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by hayhaywon 17 Aug 2012 ( edited Aug 18'12 11:32 )
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Every fabric I buy at JOanns attract so much dust! Anyone know types of fabrics that dont get so dusty?

Comments (9)
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by juanitadenney 17 Aug 2012
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All fabric no matter what kind gets dusty so you should keep it covered like in plastic boxes or dresser drawer or shelves that have doors or a curtain to close.
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by de105 17 Aug 2012
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Try polished cotton, it has a sheen to it and easy to sew. Comes in many colors.
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by gerryb 17 Aug 2012
Hard to find polished cotton anymore! I ended up making bridemaid's dressing for daughther's wedding from DECO fabric in order to get polished cotton!
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by lidiad 17 Aug 2012
+8
I keep my fabrics in plastic bags, possibly the see-through-type, and inside drawers when I can.
Hugs, Lidia
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by bevgrift 17 Aug 2012
+9
My fabric and yarn are stored in large plastic tubs,with little rollers and stackable.
They are still perfect after years of storage, some 20 + yrs.
Hugs Bev
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by nhsmith55 17 Aug 2012
+8
The problem may not be what type of fabric attracts dust, but what type produces dust. I work with fabrics(home decor) every day in my job. When we cut some fabrics, they produce a mountain of dust, while others, almost nothing. It's hard to tell why.
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by theduchess 17 Aug 2012
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As a rule I don't to keep a large amount of fabric just tend to buy what I need for a certain project. But sometimes I find some I can't resist and wind up having a bin or two full. One good thing I do is I tape 1-2 dryer sheets on the inside of the bin lid(with Blue painters tape) This prevents the age old musty smell from getting on fabric.
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by cece1 18 Aug 2012
Great idea. Thanks for the tip.
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by noah 18 Aug 2012
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Thats only because you don't use it lol sew it up girly lol hugs carolyn
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by bevintex 18 Aug 2012
A rolling stone gathers no moss.And Carolyn's fabric gathers no dust.
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by meganne 18 Aug 2012
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The kind you leave behind in the shop??????
hehehehehehehe!
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by bethelb 18 Aug 2012
+3
used ones!