Sewing Room Organization

File your Fabric

This is a great idea for storing your fabric in a way that is easy to see. There is nothing worse then having to dig to the bottom of your fabric bin only to realize the one you wanted is somewhere else.

To learn how to file your fabric visit The Thinking Closet.

 

 

 

Hang your fabric

 

This method uses pant hangers and also allows you to see what fabrics you have in an accessible way. It also takes advantage of the closet you already have and may not use.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thread board

 

Thread boards are a great way to store your thread and take advantage of unused wall space. You can purchase a thread storage unit similar to the one depicted or you can make one using a small dowel for the pegs.

 

 

 

Keep Your Spool and Bobbin Together

 

No more digging through your basket of thread for the right colour bobbin. Use golf tees, decorated if you like, to keep spools of thread with their coordinating bobbin.

 

 

Organize Your Patterns

 

I find the hardest part about dealing with patterns is trying to get them to fit back into their sleeve. This crafty organizer used a binder with page protectors to display her patterns. The best part is, you don't have to cram it back into its small paper sleeve. Just slide it into the page protector.

 

 

Use a Spice Rack for Buttons

 

I personally use plastic bags to organize my buttons but this is a fun and clever way to store buttons by size, colour or type.

You can usually pick up an old spice rack from a garage sale or a thrift shop.

 

 

  

Ribbon

 

There are many ways to store your ribbon so I am sharing a few of my favourite. The basket idea to the right is cheap and easy to do. It also stops your spools from running away from you while trying to cut a piece. The bottom left could be an easy DIY using and old frame and skinny dowel - you can use any leftover dowel to make the thread holder. The lower centre is good for once your ribbon has run down - use TicTac containers to store it. The last idea uses a paper towel holder to make ribbon viewable and accessible.

 

 

Clothes Pegs for Embroidery

 

There is very few things as frustrating as detangling your embroidery thread. This idea is a great way to stop tangling and has a fun look to it.

 

 

 

Make your Own Cutting Table

 

This idea seems really obvious now that I have found it but I never would have come up with it myself. This is a great way to quickly cut the size of fabric you need for your project and also adds a touch of novelty to your sewing room.

 

 

 

 

Peg Board

 

Last, but certainly not least, is our trusty peg board. This idea is probably one of the most versatile organization ideas I have found and I think it looks great painted in a bright colour like below. I don't have enough wall space to try this but if I ever do I definitely will be adding this to my small spaces!