How do you store your sewing and needlework supplies and equipment to ensure that you can lay your hand on the perfect item at any time?
Keeping any work area tidy is a challenge. Just the sheer fact that it IS a work area and not a display area means that things are constantly being used. One of the joys of sewing and needlework is that the crafts are so versatile and varied and as such there is always something new to be doing. Keeping hold of odds and ends is also part of the fun - scraps of interesting fabric or old buttons and other notions create great embellishments for other projects. There are plenty of ready made sewing storage equipment that can be purchased from craft and hobby outlets, there are also lots of items that can be found around the house that are also useful for helping to keep sewing areas tidy. These include:
- Food Tubs - food containers such as margarine or icecream tubs make great storage for small items and are easy to stack. A simple label on the side will help to identify the contents.
- Cutlery Drainers – these are useful for keeping pens, rulers and other tall items together and won't take up too much room on the work table.
- Biscuit Tins – tins that have held biscuits or other foods are great for keeping fragile items safe.
- Tool Boxes - standard tool boxes are handy for keeping scissors, needles and other sewing tools together. Tool boxes can often be found reasonably priced at hardware stores.
These are just a few ideas - take a look around your house and I am sure you will find plenty more!
