Between Birthday Bonus Club 2016, mini mini swaps, and various giveaways, I feel like I'm packaging up fabric and heading to the post office pretty regularly. I typically wrap the wee gifties in plastic wrap or put them in a zip top bag in case the outer envelope should get wet. And then I try and get the package as small as can be to get the postage as low as possible. Well, I've got a new tool in my postal arsenal. Our trusty vacuum sealer. Yup.
I can't claim to be original on this one. A very crafty guildmate shared the trick with me! Look how thin that stack of fabric got once all the air was sucked out!
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I love it!! Wish I had known...had my charm squares in my bag yesterday. Could have gotten them squished down for mailing.
ReplyDeleteThis is brilliant!!! I see one of these in my future!!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea!
ReplyDeleteFantastic idea, Jenn! Postage really is about making things as thin as possible. Now I just need to buy a vacuum sealer... ;)
ReplyDeleteThat is a fabulous idea!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip. I, too, package gifties in zip bags for the same reason. Here's a tip for those without vacuum sealers: snip off a bit of the bottom corners of the zip bag and squeeze all the air out to save space.
ReplyDeleteHmmm, now I can get that sealer off the shelf and use it for something fun! :)
ReplyDeleteI use a straw myself to suck the air out of the bag (a trick I learned when helping my mom prepare food for freezing) but I do like your vacuum sealer idea. Who knew!
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever idea...I do this will all my credit card slips about three times a year. Saves a lot of space. Why keep them? Ask my husband, please!!
ReplyDeleteAny tip that'll fit more fabric in the package is a dandy indeed!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! Shipping prices can be a big factor.
ReplyDeleteClever gal! I must check into that idea! XO
ReplyDeleteI don't have a vacuum sealer, but I've done this with my vacuum when I had to mail a large quilt. Just put the quilt in a garbage bag, wrap the top around the vacuum hose, suck the air out, twist the end of the bag and secure it with an elastic. Like you said, it doesn't weigh any less, but it fits in a much smaller box!
ReplyDeleteHaving a vacuum sealer in your home does not have to worry about spoilage.
ReplyDeleteThank you for giving me more information.
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Best VacVacuum sealers Review can be an effective way to store food, whether bulk cuts of meat in the freezer, cheese in the refrigerator, or resealing potato chip bags in your pantry. Vacuum sealers remove air from your food, extending the life of your ingredients and preventing freezer burn or mold from developing.
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