Fabric, Rags and Paper
In my recent post on how to make a rice pack, I was reminded of how convenient it is to have fabric scraps and packing paper lying around. I used it to create my sewing pattern. What about you? It doesn't just have to be for sewing projects. Paper comes in handy for all kinds of craft, gardening, auto and household projects. I know a lot of people don't read newspapers anymore but you're likely getting all kinds of junk mail still with local fliers and such.
Even if you're not a sewer or think you'll never sew in you're life, picking up bits of fabric here and there isn't a bad idea in regards to prepping. Once while thrift store shopping with my mom, she actually bought a bag full of rags for a couple bucks. It may seem strange but how many times have you needed a rag and not had one on hand or had to use nearly a whole role of paper towel instead? You can turn old clothes into rags unless they're still nice enough to give away or donate to the local thrift store.
If you sew, especially quilting, then you probably already have a fabric stash. Some of the things I've made recently from scrap fabric are a quilt, door snake to block drafts and the rice pack mentioned earlier. You don't have to be a hoarder, but if we ever get into a depression-era type situation, you'll be happy to have these scraps on hand. It's easy to start collecting bits of fabric and paper here and there if you start now.
© P.J. Deneen
Even if you're not a sewer or think you'll never sew in you're life, picking up bits of fabric here and there isn't a bad idea in regards to prepping. Once while thrift store shopping with my mom, she actually bought a bag full of rags for a couple bucks. It may seem strange but how many times have you needed a rag and not had one on hand or had to use nearly a whole role of paper towel instead? You can turn old clothes into rags unless they're still nice enough to give away or donate to the local thrift store.
If you sew, especially quilting, then you probably already have a fabric stash. Some of the things I've made recently from scrap fabric are a quilt, door snake to block drafts and the rice pack mentioned earlier. You don't have to be a hoarder, but if we ever get into a depression-era type situation, you'll be happy to have these scraps on hand. It's easy to start collecting bits of fabric and paper here and there if you start now.
© P.J. Deneen
