Space bag and yarn

[GinnyG]

Has anyone used space bags for yarn storage?

I have just discovered that my "yarn room" may need to be used this summer for an unexpected long term (6months) "guest". I am VERY short on storage space and am wondering if bags would be the answer.

I can't think of any reaqson NOT to, I store my seasonal clothes in them all the time. I hate the idea of having to "store away" my yarn, but it is temporary (if long term) and I want it to be safe. There is some chance it may need to go outside in a storage barn, would you put the space bags inside a storage container?

[Plantgoddess+]

I would put them in a container. Mice can chew through most anything and whatever protection you can come up with will help. I've had an angora sweater chewed through by mice and took precautions after that.

[gingerbread]

I used the bags and put them in my shed. The vacuum didn't last for some reason. Even in the house they didn't keep it. So take care that the vacuum it good and mice will also eat through them.

[maniago]

The vacuum didn't last for some reason. Even in the house they didn't keep it

I found the same thing and thought I was doing something wrong.

[GinnyG]

REALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How dissappointing!!!!!!!!!!! I just ordered (on ebay) 10 cubes. I have not used them frequently but not had trouble with the vacuume breaking. If I do use them to store yarn, I will put them in a rubbermaid container.

[momwolf]

I was thinking about getting some of this for the exact same reason.Guess I won't be getting any if the vacuum doesn't work