While I'd love to have a Scarf Altar one day where they can be arranged like the scarf counter in the Hermes boutique, I currently have them stored two to a box, with a clear plastic label on the exterior. I keep the store tags in the box. (I'm out of my label making tape, so a few boxes are still unlabeled at the moment).
Like Memo, I too have an Excel database of my scarves, but what has proven to be far more useful is the Scarf Board I created by printing out the pictures I used for my individual scarf profiles in my Scarf Circus thread. That way I can see what I have at a glance, and besides, it's just pretty to look at!
TangoTosca, I love your Scarf Board!
Two things that I wish I had on my database (which is an Excel spreadsheet) was the colorway number and a photo link.
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As a newcomer I want to thank everyone for all the great suggestions on this thread. I have only five H scarves so far, so it's not a problem yet. But I can see the day coming when I'll need to look more closely at a good storage solution! Tango, I love your scarf board. I may need to put one up in my sewing studio.
I don't suppose "MetzFan" could be a reference to scarf designer extraordinaire Joachim Metz, could it?
Glad you like the Scarf Board idea.
You could have 1 or 100 scarves, MetzFan, and we'd still be happy to have you join us!
Looking forward to "seeing" you soon!
You could have 1 or 100 scarves, MetzFan, and we'd still be happy to have you join us!
Looking forward to "seeing" you soon!
Thank you for the gracious welcome, Tango Tosca! I'm looking forward to joining the group!
SO many great suggestions on storing! Just getting started on collecting scarves and am already frustrated going through my boxes to find the right scarf for the day.
I have a question for those who have been storing their scarves a long time: have you noticed any degradation in your scarves related to your storing method? I'm curious about what NOT to do with my scarves, too, so if you've had a mishap, will you please share and advise, too? Thanks!
I have a question for those who have been storing their scarves a long time: have you noticed any degradation in your scarves related to your storing method? I'm curious about what NOT to do with my scarves, too, so if you've had a mishap, will you please share and advise, too? Thanks!
I've worked as an archivist in libraries, so I know something about preservation. I would say the three biggest things to avoid are light, plastic and materials that are not acid-free. This means no tissue paper and no cardboard that is not acid-free. And don't put your scarves in plastic bags. Fabric needs to breathe. I like the solution on page one using the acid-free cardboard and the acid-free envelopes. Hollinger is a reliable company that archivists and librarians use all the time. (I have no affiliation with them, just have used their products.) If you prefer, there are other library supply companies that also have acid-free products. You can find them by a Google search. As for light, we all know that it fades colors. I would especially avoid direct sunlight. I hope this helps.
Thanks, MetzFan! It's great to have professional advice. I appreciate your reference for materials, too.
Do you have an opinion about the packaging materials Hermes uses? Do you know if they use acid-free cardboard and tissue? If so, then it makes sense to keep the packaging and perhaps not buy something new. Thanks for your help!
I haven't gone through the entire thread, but my scarf closet looks similar to Memo's. DH has come up with a brilliant system since he cannot stand disarray or clutter. He did obsessive research on each pattern, typed into a Publisher file: designer, date(s) of issue and reissues; and other information. Then he creates a z-folded card that can fit on the bottom part of the box, which shows the photo of the scarf, the name and then, underneath the information. We now have a pdf file of every scarf and all of the information we have on each piece. This is also true of my handbags. It is a labor of love that he does this for me. And, it makes it quite easy for me to find my Limited Editions, or Toho Bohus, or commemoratives or shawls. You have the idea. I would love to post the pdf so you could all see them. I don't know if it is allowed or not.
