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Justerini · May 9, 2008, 01:24 AM

I wonder what you call these? I am looking for a suitable filler to fill in these door stops/wind breaks - basically fabric tubes that sit on the floor of the door to stop the cold from coming in - would one use river sand? Can anyone help? Thanks:confused:

ChihuahuaMomma · May 9, 2008, 01:33 AM

I call it a door cozy. I've made quite a few. I've found that sand stains fabric. If you are thinking of using fabric to make one, I suggest using rice as a filler. Make sure to use the smallest stitch available to avoid leaking. I've made some crocheted ones, and used kidney beans in those.

I think this is more crafting than home improvement, but I can see how it fits in here. Hope this helps!

Clough · May 9, 2008, 01:50 AM

For someone like me, who might have trouble making sure that everything is tight so that nothing comes out, I think that I would use the kidney beans.

ChihuahuaMomma · May 9, 2008, 02:29 AM

Sometimes I use those in the sewn fabrics ones as well. Rice seems to work the best in those though... they seem to hold out more air.

Clough · May 9, 2008, 02:39 AM

That's an excellent point about the density of the fill and air! I hadn't thought about that...

ChihuahuaMomma · May 9, 2008, 02:44 AM

Yes indeedio!! Hope this helps you, Justerini!

Justerini · May 9, 2008, 03:24 AM

Originally Posted by ChihuahuaMomma

I call it a door cozy. I've made quite a few. I've found that sand stains fabric. If you are thinking of using fabric to make one, I suggest using rice as a filler. Make sure to use the smallest stitch available to avoid leaking. I've made some crocheted ones, and used kidney beans in those.

I think this is more crafting than home improvement, but I can see how it fits in here. Hope this helps!

Thanks so much - rice brilliant idea, never thought of it - had miserable thoughts of sand - yay!