Susan,
The vacuum storage topic was just discussed on another list, and the
consensus was that for some things it would be OK, but anything with
a texture or nap would be damaged. Reason is that you are
compressing wrinkles into the fabric, so a lot of ironing would be
necessary when removing the fabric, and things with nap, or delicate
fabric, might be permanently wrinkled. One person mentioned a
quilted comforter that came out very flat and could not be re-fluffed.
If you have time, for the stuff you can't wash, put your fabric in
normal zipper bags and stick them in the freezer for a couple of days
to a week. Take them out of the bags to warm up (to avoid
condensation) then when they're warm and dry, re-pack them. The
freezer should kill any remaining bugs.
Good luck!
Sandy
At 12:39 PM 2/22/2008, you wrote:
Hi, I'm moving and having to put a bunch of my fabric into a storage
locker (climate controlled). The problem is that when I took a bunch of
stuff out of the attic at my current place, I found a silver fish (a bug
that eats fabric among other things). I'm repacking, throwing away the
boxes, and washing all most all the fabric, but I am still concerned that
I might take a bug or two with me.
Has anyone used the vacuum pack thingies that are for food to pack fabric
for storage? I was thinking that that way I could at least isolate my best
stuff.
But I live in the great northwest where it is rather damp and I am worried
that things might just mold if I do that.
Does anyone have suggestions?
Tia, Susan (moving to Seattle from the eastside)
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