Hi Everyone! This week we go a bit deeper into the the topic of fabric storage and organization. I've been working hard to solve some of my fabric storage challenges, and thanks to many of the tips shared here, I'm making progress in my space! In the video posted below, I'll share with you my before and after fabric storage. After seeing some examples of fabrics wrapped on comic book boards, I was inspired to redo my "shelved fabrics". I also have a few examples of some other fabric storage ideas.... Enjoy!
Resources (same list for the whole month long topic):
Watch the video :) Then share your tips and suggestions for pattern storage with me and the group! If you have pictures of your own space that you want to share - please do! We'd love to see where you work! If you have questions or need help in specific areas, ask!
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10 Comments
Christine
January 12, 2021
I have patterns like those from Pixie Faire in protector sleeves in blinders by type. Other patterns from the store I have in 3 drawer plastic storage. I’ve organized my material on closet shelves by type or in see through plastic storage bins. I would be great to see some of the ideas in the comments on this topic in pictures!
Jennifer
January 11, 2021
I have a magnetic board above my sewing machines so I can put up my current pattern. I also store my patterns in ziplock bags in a tote, organized by maker.
Carol
January 09, 2021
I have wire shelving units in my sewing closet, so trying to stand folded fabrics doesn’t work. I use plastic see through bins and stand the folded fabric inside each. I have several bins for printed cottons, one for special holiday fabrics like Halloween, patriotic prints, etc, one for sparkle and glitter fabrics, etc. While it isn’t as great as being able to see what I have all of the time, it does help me to keep organized.
Carol
January 09, 2021
I have wire shelving units in my sewing closet, so trying to stand folded fabrics doesn’t work. I use plastic see through bins and stand the folded fabric inside each. I have several bins for printed cottons, one for special holiday fabrics like Halloween, patriotic prints, etc, one for sparkle and glitter fabrics, etc. While it isn’t as great as being able to see what I have all of the time, it does help me to keep organized.
Jasmine
July 31, 2017
I actually found a silverware drawer organizer for $6-7 at Walmart that was the perfect colors for my sewing room and the exact right size for the top drawer in my sewing table. The slots were all rectangular instead of shaped like spoons and forks, so it made it really easy to organize things like pencils and scissors and seam rippers and I love that it’s one piece so I don’t have to worry about the different segments sliding around when I open and close the drawer.
Feriba
July 30, 2017
I love the comic board idea ! My fabric kept falling down so I tied thin ribbon on some and twine on some .Now when I look at mt cabinet I see all my precious fabric all wrapped up like gifts !
Nancy
July 23, 2017
i wonder if somebody is going to notice his comic books are slouching now. ? What a great idea. Now to find the time to get the boards and apply the idea. Thanks! ?
Georjean
July 22, 2017
What a difference! Very good ideas that I am going to incorporate in my sewing room. Thanks, Cinnamon!
Dianne
July 21, 2017
Very impressive, Cinnamon! Thank you so much.
Tari
July 19, 2017
Your room is amazing! I do like the cardboard mini bolts and may end up doing something like that with my stash that lives in the basement. I only have room for what I’m currently working with, not a whole lot of wall space ;)
Christine
January 12, 2021
I have patterns like those from Pixie Faire in protector sleeves in blinders by type. Other patterns from the store I have in 3 drawer plastic storage. I’ve organized my material on closet shelves by type or in see through plastic storage bins. I would be great to see some of the ideas in the comments on this topic in pictures!