Vanessa1402 Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 Hi all! A big part of my life is vintage clothing- mostly 40s and 50s. Obviously storage is at a premium in narrowboats-I was thinking of sectioning off part of my boat (still in concept stage!) as a walk in wardrobe. Can anyone see any problems with this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Dog Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 Don't try to mix a space-hungry part of your life with another part of your life that's as space-limited as narrowboating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanessa1402 Posted January 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 Just now, Sea Dog said: Don't try to mix a space-hungry part of your life with another part of your life that's as space-limited as narrowboating? I’ll have to find a way to make it work I’m afraid, vintage clothing is something of a passion! Perhaps a rail across the width of the boat, behind a curtain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rusty69 Posted January 3, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 16 minutes ago, Vanessa1402 said: Can anyone see any problems with this? Nope. Mrs Rusty loves her clothes and handbags too. We are on a 70 ft boat. 45 foot of it is dedicated to her clothes, shoes and handbags. I have been living in the engine room for 21 years now. She is forever going up the charity shop 'getting rid of unwanted items'. She replaces them the following week with another bunch of clothes, handbags and shoes. Honestly it is not a problem......not for her anyway. Grrrrrrrrr. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Dog Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 Just now, Vanessa1402 said: I’ll have to find a way to make it work I’m afraid, vintage clothing is something of a passion! Perhaps a rail across the width of the boat, behind a curtain? I only say that because most of us find it a challenge to have enough room for ordinary clothes in addition to everything else you need in a 7 foot wide vessel, let alone your doubtless lovely and fascinating collection! I have no wish to rain on your parade... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanessa1402 Posted January 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 7 minutes ago, rusty69 said: Nope. Mrs Rusty loves her clothes and handbags too. We are on a 70 ft boat. 45 foot of it is dedicated to her clothes, shoes and handbags. I have been living in the engine room for 21 years now. She is forever going up the charity shop 'getting rid of unwanted items'. She replaces them the following week with another bunch of clothes, handbags and shoes. Honestly it is not a problem......not for her anyway. Grrrrrrrrr. Mrs Rusty is a woman after my own heart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty69 Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 Just now, Vanessa1402 said: Mrs Rusty is a woman after my own heart! Well, perhaps she could move onto your boat, and I could move out of the engine room. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanessa1402 Posted January 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 7 minutes ago, Sea Dog said: I only say that because most of us find it a challenge to have enough room for ordinary clothes in addition to everything else you need in a 7 foot wide vessel, let alone your doubtless lovely and fascinating collection! I have no wish to rain on your parade... No, it’s fine! I’m sure I can make it work- might have to adjust my wardrobe to be more “land girl” and less huge fluffy petticoats over circle skirts though! 1 minute ago, rusty69 said: Well, perhaps she could move onto your boat, and I could move out of the engine room. Like the Golden Girls! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Dog Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 Just now, Vanessa1402 said: No, it’s fine! I’m sure I can make it work- might have to adjust my wardrobe to be more “land girl” and less huge fluffy petticoats over circle skirts though! Ah, now you've hit the nail on the head - that's you doing true narrowboating, where almost everything is a compromise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty69 Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 1 minute ago, Sea Dog said: Ah, now you've hit the nail on the head - that's you doing true narrowboating, where almost everything is a compromise! Don't talk to me about compromise (Oh, you weren't). Try sleeping on a Lister mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanessa1402 Posted January 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 3 minutes ago, rusty69 said: Don't talk to me about compromise (Oh, you weren't). Try sleeping on a Lister mate! Lister? What is Lister? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Dog Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 11 minutes ago, rusty69 said: Don't talk to me about compromise (Oh, you weren't). Well, I wasn't, but I don't mind meeting you half way... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty69 Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 13 minutes ago, Vanessa1402 said: Lister? What is Lister? You are obviously not a Red dwarf fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanessa1402 Posted January 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 16 minutes ago, rusty69 said: You are obviously not a Red dwarf fan. Tsk of course I am! But I missed the episode where somebody slept on top of Lister. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyG Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 10 minutes ago, Vanessa1402 said: Tsk of course I am! But I missed the episode where somebody slept on top of Lister. https://www.google.com/search?q=lister+engine++image&sxsrf=ACYBGNQOX7Rx3G_2l2piPQkuenwAzOovGQ:1578086830663&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=rEPvZ1bg7MH4BM%3A%2CDB793rLgxb2HnM%2C_&vet=1&usg=AI4_-kSA2cmpX4H-ipXvyeFAdwDyfmrzNg&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwigoN3Hr-jmAhXVqHEKHSlHAnwQ9QEwB3oECAkQEg# 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard T Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 On a practical note one problem that has to be solved is the ventilation and heating of any area used for clothes storage. Wardrobes can hold pockets of cold damp air which leads to mildew and other nasties on clothes. This can be a problem in some houses and its much worse on a boat. I wouldn't want my collection of vintage shirts to be stored in a cold damp wardrobe on our boat!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty69 Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 Well,Mrs Rusty has subjected all of her, and my clothing,admittedly only 3 pairs of pants, two T-shirts and a pair of jeans to the Marie Kondo treatment. Apparently, this allows my clothing to take up 1/2 the space it previously did. The net result being nil,as the extra shelf space I have accumulated has now been allocated to Mrs Rusty. So, in summary,i did have a whole shelf and now only have half a shelf.......that's equality for you! 15 minutes ago, Vanessa1402 said: Tsk of course I am! But I missed the episode where somebody slept on top of Lister. Come to think of it. Lister was always on the top bunk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo_ Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 Does your collection have to be available to wear/show/drool over at all times? Or could it be sucky-bagged? Or part of it sucky-bagged. That would reduce the space needed enORMOUSLY, AND keep the clothes free of moisture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mack Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 Vanessa, you remind me of another single female, formerly of this forum, who moved onto a small narrowboat. Some of the thoughts she set out after a few months living afloat are relevant to your aspirations for your clothes collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyG Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 I keep my boat warm and dry, clothes are kept loose and wardrobe doors left open most of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stilllearning Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Vanessa1402 said: Hi all! A big part of my life is vintage clothing- mostly 40s and 50s. Obviously storage is at a premium in narrowboats-I was thinking of sectioning off part of my boat (still in concept stage!) as a walk in wardrobe. Can anyone see any problems with this? Only that you will need the biggest boat you can possibly afford, and the cleanest engine you can find. The smell of diesel permeates everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanessa1402 Posted January 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 7 minutes ago, Jo_ said: Does your collection have to be available to wear/show/drool over at all times? Or could it be sucky-bagged? Or part of it sucky-bagged. That would reduce the space needed enORMOUSLY, AND keep the clothes free of moisture. I thought about those vacuum bags... certainly I put away loathes until the correct season comes around , so they could certainly go in vacuum bags . 4 minutes ago, Stilllearning said: Only that you will need the biggest boat you can possibly afford, and the cleanest engine you can find. The smell of diesel permeates everything. Hmmmm....I was considering a smaller boat tbh. Ventilation and warmth certainly need thinking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bizzard Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 Moth balls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanessa1402 Posted January 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 3 minutes ago, bizzard said: Moth balls. ....are a bugger to harvest? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bod Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 14 minutes ago, David Mack said: Vanessa, you remind me of another single female, formerly of this forum, who moved onto a small narrowboat. Some of the thoughts she set out after a few months living afloat are relevant to your aspirations for your clothes collection. Could the Mods please fix Starcoaster's post as a "Sticky" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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