"Stash wrapping" this is what I call it anyway. I decided that I desperately needed a new system for my stash. Although it is rather small compare to some that I had seen around on blog land, I still wanted it to look great, be functional at the same time. I also needed it to be free so I could save all my cash for fabric. So this little tutorial is just to show you how I do it. No rights, no wrongs just my way.
Stash wrapping 1/2 yard/metre , fat quarters or less:
1.Cut 2 pieces 3" x 6" old real estate/ realty boards . I cut 2 and face the printed side inwards, there are 2 reasons for this 1. I'm not sure about the lasting effect of the ink 2. Two pieces of board together give a better thickness for the fabric and the stand-a-bility.
Spread out your fabric keeping the selvedges together.
Fold fabric in half (as pictured below)
Fold again, but this time keep the cut edge in from the fold about 1/2" this will just keep it tidy again.
Place your double boards at the opposite end from the selvedges. I do this so when I look at the fabric later I'll know that it is a WOF piece and not a fat quarter.
Pull only about 1/4" of the fabric over to start and then continue to fold over applying a firm pressure to keep the fabric nice and straight and tight.
Fold over the last end of the fabric and fasten in whichever way works for you. Below is what I do.
I first started using a very fine glass head pin. I decided that I just wasn't happy with that solution for a number of reasons.
So then I used a humble piece scrap fabric.
Wrapped over tied in a bow.
I looks a bit bulky but the overall effect is clear as day. If someone can suggest another cost free option I'd love to hear from you.
I also use, wool, ribbon, bias binding and trim scraps.
I hope you enjoyed my first tutorial, its a bit rough but hey it is what it is.
