I initially used this technique to pack my suitcases for a big trip with lots to carry--now it's my standard way to put clothes away and save space. I feel a little guilty because it's lots of fun...

1. Space-saving Vacuum
Packing for Storage
Putting away winter clothes and bulky items in a way that
SAVES 75% OF YOUR SPACE! (AND IT’S FUN…)
By M.E. Chatwin

2. Winter coats—down or wool--take
a fraction of the space they would
with other storage techniques.

3. 1-2-3 Basics: what you need to get
ready: 1. standard vacuum cleaner

4. 2. Plastic tape prepared ahead, to
quickly seal the vacuum packages.

5. 3. Ideal plastic bags have
drawstring

6. Ten flannel shirts and wool
sweaters become a small package

7. Insert the vacuum nozzle in the
bag between clothes and turn it
on. Avoid nozzle sucking the bag.

8. Tape: rapidly twist vacuumed bag
to seal; fold back string to tape

9. Two heavy wool rugs with twisted
opening and taped: ¼ the space!

10. Polar vests and wool coats

11. Diminished size to ¼…

12. Before and after terry bathrobe

13. Saves 75% storage space!

14. Clothes are all tucked away and
there’s room for more…

15. THIS REDUCES THE NEED FOR
MOTH/MITE PROTECTION—ENJOY
YOUR SUMMER!
 YOUR SUMMER DAYS WILL BE LESS
CLUTTERED WITH WOOL AND BULK
PACKED AWAY!
 DO THIS WITH EIDERDOWNS,
COMFORTERS AND BLANKETS AND ANY
PILLOWS YOU DON’T NEED!