How to Make Mini Bolts for Your Fabric Stash!

[@jenn9579]

Thank you. Great Idea. Bolt Buddie Clips are ideal for this instead of pins. They use these at quilt stores.

[@Mama_iza_Fan]

Thank you for watching. For about 89 cents per mini bolt, Bolt Buddie Clips are an interesting idea. I wouldn't think they would cause any added bulk either. Thank you!

[@karenhaley3444]

Thank you so much!

[@Mama_iza_Fan]

Thank you for watching!

[@sciantsmedia]

Thank you so much for this great info!

[@Mama_iza_Fan]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!

[@jeretta1000]

I am new, I love this idea. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day.

[@Mama_iza_Fan]

Thank you so much, @jeretta1000 for watching! I appreciate your comment!

[@theresaakin2284]

Just came across your channel and watched this video. I stash my fabric same. I have used the priority mail envelopes from the Post office and the boxes also. I have picked up discarded bolt cardboards and cut down to size. After wrapping my fabric onto the cardboard, I attach a post it to the fabric and note the amount of fabric. Each time I use a piece, I note what is left. Just cross out the previous size number and write the new. Great for keeping track of inventory. You can even write it on a piece of scrap fabric. works for me.

[@Mama_iza_Fan]

Thank you for sharing your ideas and for watching!

[@jojoquilter49721]

I picture the priority boxes from the USPS as being white and very thin. These aren't what you are talking about , are they Theresa ? How do you use the priority envelopes ??

[@lynh9648]

In your opinion, would it take up less room on the shelf to wrap my fabric like this on mini bolts vs just stacking the folded fabrics? I don't want to go thru all of my fabric only to find out it's not saving any room... Most of my fabrics are cut at 2+ yard pieces. This is a fantastic video btw. ❤

[@Mama_iza_Fan]

Hi @lynh9648! Thanks for watching and the amazing feedback! I am not sure if it would take up less room to store your fabric like this. I store it like this so I can easily see what I have, access it quicker without having to move others, and can use it immediately without ironing. I cut what I need off of it and put it back on the shelf. Hope this helps.

[@janeahrens572]

I plan to do this little trick. I’m sure it will help me! Thanks.

[@Mama_iza_Fan]

@janeahrens572 You’re welcome! I hope it works well for you. Thanks so much for watching!

[@jojoquilter49721]

Hmmm, now I have to go buy a bookcase ! LOL. Right now I have everything folded / crammed in a dresser and a stepback cupboard.

[@Mama_iza_Fan]

I found my bookcase at a garage sale many years ago. Be forewarned... seeing all your fabrics so nice and neat in your bookcase is addicting to look at and create. You may just find yourself collecting even MORE fabrics to add to the collection, LOL! Thank you so much for watching, and happy holidays.

[@pugwash84]

great idea mama !

[@Mama_iza_Fan]

Thank you so much, @pugwash84! I hope you give it a try ❤

[@marionbartley214]

Can this method be used with fabric, let's say 8 yards or more? Of course I realize how many more times the wrap will be around. The mini bolt but will the corrugated cardboard folded. Be able to support, fabric being wrapped up to 8 yards or more? I have fabric 45-in wide even that is more than eight yards in total. At present time, I have the fabric folded and put into 2 gallon Ziploc bags.With a 4x6 card stating how many inches wide the fabric is. And how many yards.I'm stacking the fabric bags. On top of each other on a large shelf rack. But would like to stack them bookcase style. Your thoughts would be appreciated about this. Thank you.

[@Mama_iza_Fan]

Hi @marionbartley214. Thank you so much for watching. You posted a GREAT question! From my past experience, I have found having a continuous cut of fabric over 3 or 4 yards, can make it difficult to wrap at the 12" size. For those longer cuts, I usually cut it down to smaller sizes so they wrap neatly and with fewer wrinkles. Also, to have that much fabric wrapped around a 12"x5 or 6" cardboard, it will end up being a big ball that will not fit too nicely on a bookshelf. I would suggest cutting those piecing into 2-3 yard cuts, and make multiple mini bolts. You could also ask your local fabric store for a few empty bolts and wrap it back up like it originally came. Those can handle 15-20 yards easily and still fit in a bookcase. I have the entire bottom row of mine set up for standard size bolts. Hope this helps!!

[@chickad5820]

I use post office boxes. The flaps work great and the sides, tops and bottoms are all the same size. Only have to cut it apart. I use Rubber bands to keep the fabric from falling off. Love your idea too

[@Mama_iza_Fan]

@chickad5820 Thanks so much for watching! Anytime we can keep used packaging out of the landfills, do it!

[@deborahradomile9624]

I have done the same for years. Recycle those boxes!

[@analuciamoreno3938]

Excelente idea. Gracias por compartir tus conocimientos. Saludos 🤗

[@Mama_iza_Fan]

@analuciamoreno3938 Thank you so much!

[@lolagonzales1285]

Love this idea

[@Mama_iza_Fan]

Thank you so much for watching @lolagonzales1285 ! 😊

[@beckyvillines1613]

Thank you for sharing this information!! Do you arrange it in any way, or mark the size on it? Like, do you put all of the one yard cuts together? Or, do you store by color? I have a lot of my stash in tubs, but will put one yard cuts in one tub, etc. But on other cuts, I store fabrics that I plan to use together in one place. Just curious 🤔

[@Mama_iza_Fan]

Hi @beckyvillines1613 - Thank you so much for your question. I do not mark the size on them, but I do arrange by color for solids and prints. I do use tubs for any cut that is too small to store on my mini bolts. Thank you so much for watching. Take good care!

[@beckyvillines1613]

@Mama_iza_Fan Thank you for responding and giving me this information!! I very much appreciate it!!

[@sandydali699]

When you line up the selvages and then “square” it up to be sure it falls straight, do you trim before folding in half again? This is a great idea, and you did a great job of showing and explaining.

[@Mama_iza_Fan]

Great question. I do not trim before folding in half again. Thank you so much for watching and for the lovely comment 😊

[@sandydali699]

@ Thanks for the quick response.

[@doreenthomas6721]

Awesome idea

[@Mama_iza_Fan]

@doreenthomas6721 Thank you so much for watching! I am glad you enjoyed it.

[@pamsury3969]

You can ask the fabric store for the boards that are empty to fold the facric.

[@Mama_iza_Fan]

Hi @pamsury3969. Thanks for watching. Yes, you can! I found using a store bolt for a few yards took up too much room, so I started making these. I do ask for empty store bolts when I have more than 4 yards though. I dedicate the bottom shelf of my bookcase for those.

[@lindaince8217]

Hi I love this idea, can you tell me the measurements of your fabric before you wrap it around the cardboard please

[@Mama_iza_Fan]

Hello, @lindaince8217! Thanks so much for your comment. I explain the measurements for the mini bolts, based on your width of fabric at time stamp 1:32-2:40. Let me know if you have any questions. Take good care!

[@lindaince8217]

Ty

[@Jan-2020]

Does the fabric measure one yard? If not, what are the measurements of the fabric that you used for the demonstration?

[@Mama_iza_Fan]

Hi @Jan-2020, thanks so much for watching! I keep any fabric on my mini bolts that are width of fabric x at least 15". If it can't wrap around the bolt at least once, I will store it in a different fashion. I don't like to keep more than about 3 yards on these mini bolts. I hope this helps.

[@earlinemcgahen3931]

use magizine boards and plastic aligator clips as the boards are acid free and clips dont rust

[@Mama_iza_Fan]

Hi, thank you so much for watching! Fortunately, I have never had any issues with my pins rusting or with the cardboard damaging any of the fabrics. Some of them have been on the mini blot for over 10 years! Thanks for sharing your ideas.

[@janeahrens572]

I thought you said at the end, “I hope you guys are well, eat less and…’ 😂 Be blessed!!!🤪

[@Mama_iza_Fan]

@janeahrens572 Speaking only for myself, that could have been nice advice! But, the holidays are coming so I think I better wait, LOL! Be blessed, my friend :)

[@patpalmer1337]

Is that cardboard acid free?

[@Mama_iza_Fan]

Hello, @patpalmer1337. The product description does not mention if it is acid free or not, so I would play it safe and say it isn't. I can share my experience using this cardboard. I have not had any fabric that has become discolored by using this type of cardboard. As I mentioned in the video, some of my fabrics have been sitting on these bolts for over 10 years and some of the bolts have been used multiple time over the past 10 years. It holds up beautifully if folded the way I show. I hope this additional information helps. Take good care and thanks for watching!!

[@BAM-jc7uy]

Sometimes Joann's will just give their empty bolts and you can cut them down to length size..

[@Mama_iza_Fan]

Thank you so much for watching! Excellent information

[@rleehudson50]

I would not want to put pins in my fabric - they might rust if they are there for several years! Otherwise great idea!

[@Mama_iza_Fan]

Hello @rleehudson50, thanks for watching. Some of my mini bolts have been on my shelf for a little over 10 years. I just checked my pins on those, and none of them are rusty. With that said, I do use high-quality pins for these. Check out the link in the video description to see the type of pins I use. Take good care!

[@BettyBailey-y7d]

I believe silk pins do not rust

[@karenwerts2331]