In this post, we are going to give you a lot of options for Sewing Room Storing and Shelving, so you can organize your sewing supplies and tools in the best way possible.
This post is part of the first week of the Sewing Room Organization Challenge. A 5-week challenge to organize and clean your sewing or craft room with hacks, storage ideas, and free printable worksheets.
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They say that sewing and buying fabric and notions are two different hobbies.
Well, they are right.
We, seamstresses and crafters, find amazing joy in buying beautiful fabrics and cool pretty tools.
Is part of the deal when you start this journey!
But unfortunately, this activity can also lead us to a very huge disorder and clutter.
If we want to have the perfect Sewing Room Plan to create our garments, sewing projects, and crafts, we must maintain some order.
At least to know and be able to see what we actually own.
I don’t know about you, but I have often bought the same material twice because I forgot I already own it.
Has that ever happened to you?
That’s why today I am going to give you a bunch of options and ideas for you to organize and store your fabrics, crafts, and sewing supplies.
Sewing Room Storing and Shelving Ideas
- Fabrics
- Sewing Tools
- Notions and Supplies
- Sewing Patterns
1. Organize Fabrics
Let’s start with the most valuable and pretty items in our sewing rooms.
The fabrics.
There are a lot of options you can get to organize your fabrics. The ideal option is to get something where you can visualize all your fabrics at once.
This way, you can see what you have and get inspired easily.
Here are some nice options for all kinds of budgets:
Cube Organizer Storage
The cubes storages is one of the favorite options for storing your fabrics.
They are an amazing option to fold your fabrics neatly and have them on display.
You can organize them by color or fabric type. Plus, you can place fabric cubes or fabric diy boxes if you want to hide some special materials.
Hidden Cubes Storage
If you rather have your fabrics hidden and protect them from the sun and dust, you might want to opt in for a cube organizer with doors.
This way, you can still fold and see your fabrics organized by categories.
But you will have the benefit of a more clean and minimalistic look that matches your sewing room decorations.
Cabinet with double shelves door.
- MAXIMIZE YOUR SPACE – This storage cabinet is designed to fit seamlessly into any room, providing essential kitchen storage or utility room storage without sacrificing style
- CUSTOMIZE YOUR STORAGE – With adjustable shelves and swing-out storage, you can easily organize office supplies, craft materials, or collectibles to suit your needs
- ENHANCE YOUR HOME ORGANIZATION – Finished in Dakota Oak, this contemporary cabinet not only looks great but also helps you maintain a tidy and efficient space
This cabinet might be a nice option if you don’t have a closet or any shelves at all.
It fits small sewing rooms because it can be folded to a smaller size and opened when needed.
The right door opens to display extra shelves storage where you can store cutting tools, rulers, or other notions.
Adjustable Shelves Cabinet
- Assembly required | 2 Keys & Instructions included | Tools for assembly sold separately
- Product dimensions – 36” W x 18” D x 72” H | Gauge – 22 | Shelves capacity (each) – 180 lbs. | Shelves adjustment – 2” increments
- Black powder coat finish resists chipping and corrosion
This classic Cabinet is perfect for fabrics.
You can use this kind of cabinet to fold your fabrics vertically with comic book boards.
That is an amazing way to have your fabrics folded with the same size, creating a very organized space.
Wooden Crates
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Wooden Crates are also a very popular option for any kind of organization.
This is a very affordable option for storage that you can paint and customize any way you like.
You don’t even have to buy them. Just go to your nearest local fruit store and ask for the disposable crates they usually throw away.
Place them one over each other and create the storage shape that best suits your room.
2. Sewing Tools Organization
The tools section can cover anything from rules to cutting tools such as scissors or rotatory cutters, drawing pens and pencils, etc.
Check these options to see which better suits your needs.
Pegboard Organizer for Craft Room
- STRONG AND DURABLE: Pegboard panels made to last. Created with injection molding , designed to hold light to heavy items. Hang crafts, kitchen items, power tools, and more! Mount to any flat surface wall with included screws and mollies.
Another favorite.
Pegboards for organizing kits have been increasingly popular these last years.
And why wouldn’t they? They are super customizable and a great investment.
There are a lot of pegboard accessories you can get to place your items exactly how you want them. Plus, you can paint the pegboard with your color palette room colors!
Craft Cabinet
- HEAVY DUTY CABINET WITH 44 DRAWERS: The small storage cabinet is made in the U.S.A. from rugged, high-impact plastic and measures 20″ W x 6″ D x 16″ H; Organizer drawer external dimensions – 6″ x 4-9/16″ x 2-3/16″ (large); 6″ x 2-7/32″ x 1-9/16″ (small)
- GARAGE ORGANIZATION: The small parts organizer is great for garages and workshops for both homeowners and businesses; The plastic storage drawers can be used as tool box, screw organizer or for battery storage; Keep nails and other small parts accessible
- CLASSROOM ESSENTIALS: Teachers can use the stackable storage drawers for classroom organization; Use it as a teacher toolbox, art supply storage organizer, craft storage cabinet for scrapbook supplies, and more; Drawers are safe for polymer clay
This kind of craft cabinet with different size drawers is very convenient if you have a lot of different kinds of tools and notions.
You can classify and label each drawer to know what is inside and store the items according to size.
Rolling Organizer
- Grand Organization – Perfect for kitchen accessories, tools, plants, art supplies, toys, toiletries, office supplies, bookshelf and more
- Built to Last – Durable powder-coated steel frames and mesh baskets
- Unending Uses – three spacious mesh basket shelves for convenient storage at home for a kids nursery or an adult craft room
If you have a small space and not that many tools, you can benefit a lot from a Rolling metal organizer.
You can place the most used tools here and pull them near you when you are going to need them.
And when you finish sewing, you can roll it back to a place where it doesn’t get in the way.
Rolling Drawer Organizer
- Ideal storage for home, classroom, crafts or art studios
- Semi-transparent large storage drawers for easy viewing
- Locking wheels provide maneuverability and stability when needed
The best of both! A rolling cart with drawers.
You can organize your items in the same way and also use the top of the cabinet to place your cutting mat.
Do you need more space? Get a 20-drawer rolling cart.
3. Sewing Supplies and Notions Organization
Probably the biggest category we all own. Here can go anything from ribbons, embellishments, buttons, and such.
It is very important that you have a dedicated space for each one of your supplies because they are very easy to lose and misplaced.
Here are some options you can use for this.
Wall Mountable Cabinet
- Organized Storage: The ArtBin Store In Drawer Cabinet is the perfect storage solution for organizing all of your small craft supplies such as beads, buttons, bobbins, thread, stamp pads, inks, embellishments, small tools and more.
- Wall-Mountable Design: This cabinet is wall mountable for space saving organization. Great for desktops too!
- 30 Clear Drawers: This cabinet is made with thirty clear drawers for quick and easy identification of contents inside. No more digging around to find your small supplies!
This wall cabinet has 30 drawers you can place on top of each other with different sizes of drawers.
It is perfect for small items, and it has transparent windows so you can see at a glance what is in each drawer.
It can be placed on your desk, closet, or your fabric storage.
Carousel Organizer
- Organize Your Home, Office Space, Craft Room Or Classroom With Our Rotating Storage Organizer That Makes It Easy To Focus On The Project, Not The Clutter
- Includes Six 3″ And Three 6″ Removable Canisters That Will Keep Your Small Craft Supplies Organized And Within Reach
- Features 360 Degree Spin Capability And Conveniently Rotates In Either Direction To Give You Easy Access To Your Arts And Crafts Supplies While Measuring 11.125″ W By 6.625″ H By 11.125″ D
A Lazy Susan for crafters!
This carousel organizer rotates on itself so you can see and remove any of its storage containers with lids.
It also has clear cabinets so you can see what you have without opening anything.
Place it near your Sewing Machine or above your fabric cabinet.
Clear Box Containers
- SUBASTANCE and COLOR – Made of good quality PP hard plastic; Clear.
- SPECIFICATIONS – The outer box size is 10.8″ L x 7.0″ W x 1.8″ H, and the grid size is 1.7″ L x 1.1″ W x 1.7″ H. 2pack 36-grid detachable storage box, can move all horizontal dividers to get the size of the compartment you want.
- PACKAGING – We use a shock-proof shipping box as the package to ensure that the product is intact.
Affordable, stackable, and with a lot of dividers for each one of your notions.
You can get several of these clear boxes containers and organize your items by categories and then by color.
For example, you can use one for buttons, another for ribbons, one for snap buttons, and even one for bobbins.
Recycled Jars
- Leak-proof Performance：The silver lids of the canning jars set feature precisely cut threads to ensure a tight seal, preventing leaks of honey or jam. The transparent and clean jar bodies allow you to easily check the freshness of the contents, making them ideal for storage. Tip: Hand-washing the lids is recommended to prolong the coating’s lifespan, and metal lids should be dried promptly after washing
- High-quality Multi-purpose Containers：The mason jars set is perfect for making jams, preserves, strawberry sauce, chili sauce, apple butter, honey spreads, spices, dried goods, and homemade condiments. They can also be used for portioning snacks, nuts, candies, cosmetics, and travel toiletries. Additionally, they are suitable for crafting candles, aromatherapy products, bath salts, handmade soaps, and DIY projects. These jars also meet the needs of wedding favors, party giveaways, mini dessert displays, and small-scale farm or market of homemade foods
- Safe and Durable Design：The 4oz mason jars feature premium silver food-grade stainless steel lids with an premium coating, addressing most lid-related issues. The thickened glass of the mason jars is microwave and refrigerator-safe, as well as dishwasher-safe. Note: Remove the lids during heating to extend their lifespan, and avoid exposing the glass to extreme temperature changes
Glass Jars This is the option that I use, and I totally love it.
Whenever I get my hand on pretty jars like candle ones, I clean them thoroughly and save them to use for my projects and gifts, but mainly for storage.
If you have drawers or a closet like I do, you can use these organization hacks to store your sewing supplies.
Organize them by categories and label them with the free printable labels of our Sewing Room Challenge (link at the top of this post).
4. Thread Organization
Threads are as important to us as fabrics.
And they are equally large in terms of quantity. But they are used a little bit more than fabrics.
That’s why you should have them at hand and preferably on a very pretty display.
Thread (nail polish) Wall Organizer
- WALL MOUNTED NAIL POLISH ORGANIZER display all your nail polish & essential oils keep them organized and ready for use
- DURABLY & SAFETY: This nail polish rack make from durable metal for long time use Added safty bar to each tiers keep your finger nail polish bottles stand on the shelf prevent fall off
- SPACE SAVER & CLUTTER FREE: large capacity finger nail polish holder hold up to 120 bottles nail polish freeing up drawer and counter space, keep all your polish well-organized by color and brand
I am placing this option as my number one because this is the exact item that I use to hold my standard-size threads.
It is a nail polish wall organizer, but the thread spools fit beautifully.
The best thing is that it can double as a super pretty element of your sewing room decoration elements.
Wooden Thread Rack
- Durable Beechwood Craftsmanship: Handcrafted from natural beechwood; robust thread holder for spools; accommodates up to 120 spools and mini cones; ideal for embroidery, quilting, and craft projects
- Adaptable Design: Serves as both wall-mountable or freestanding thread stand; includes flip-out legs for stable table display; wall-hanging for space-saving; keeps threads organized and accessible
- Personalizable Aesthetic: Unfinished wooden thread rack for customization; paint or stain to match decor; natural hardwood spool holder blends with crafting space
The wooden thread racks are perfect for placing over your sewing table or inside your closet.
You can use this rack to display your threads by color and type.
It doesn’t take up a lot of space, and it is very accessible.
Container with removable trays
- Spacious Design: The box has two removable trays that can hold various spools, including large 1500 yard spools.
- Versatile Storage: With 108 pegs, it can hold up to 224 20mm spools, 108 32mm spools, and 30 45mm spools, meeting all your thread needs.
- Compatible with ArtBin: Fits into the ArtBin Super Satchel Cube (6855SC) and Rolling Tote (6822AG) for complete storage solutions.
A transparent tray container is always convenient.
Place it inside your shelves or on top of your sewing table.
These are perfect for keeping your threads clean and out of dust.
Cone Thread Organizer
- Cone Thread Tray: The ArtBin Cone Thread Tray is designed to make embroidery and threadwork easier than ever. It can be used with the ArtBin Super Satchel System to organize clutter with instant access to the spool of your choice.
- Spool Capacity: This lightweight thread tray has a storage capacity of up to 25 traditional spools or up to 50 mini cone thread spools. The sturdy prongs make spools quick and easy to access.
- Durable Material: The Cone Thread Tray is made of durable materials for resistance against everyday wear & tear. Recommended for sewing and embroidery enthusiasts to ensure spools remain organized and easy to spot at one glance.
Cone threads are so much more affordable to buy rather than standard-size threads. But they do take up a bigger amount of space.
What I do to store my cone threads is to get these thread tray organizers and place my threads inside a drawer inside my closet.
If you don’t have a closet, you can put it in a cabinet or mount it on your wall.
4. Sewing Patterns Organization
Along with our fabrics, our PDF Sewing Patterns are our most valuable sewing possessions.
Finding a good way to organize your sewing patterns by categories is a must for an organized sewing plan.
Here are some options for you to store your patterns.
Magazine Organizer
A very clean way to organize your sewing patterns is to categorize them by categories in magazine organizers.
First, place your sewing patterns inside free pattern card to put the information of each pattern on top of them.
If you don’t feel like buying them, you can make your own magazine organizer with cereal boxes.
You can tag each one of them with the category of your pattern. Use our free printable pattern labels to do it.
File Pocket Organizer
- Includes 1 legal size (15″ W x 10″ H) expanding file box featuring 19 pockets with blank tabs, plus alphabetic (A-Z) and subject labels for organizing, storing and transporting important files
- Each pocket features a sturdy divider with tab and expands to 7/8” for ample storage capacity, making this expanding file ideal for filing and organizing large amounts of paperwork
- Full-height gussets are reinforced with poly tape at the top for increased durability, plus heavy-duty printed board keeps documents intact when you’re on the go
If you want an option that takes less space and that you can store hidden in a shelve or closet, a file pocket organizer is the best choice.
If you have a lot of sewing patterns, you can get one for each category.
File Box Organizer
- LINEN FILE ORGANIZER WITH LID: The linen file organizer is the perfect storage box to store all important documents, folders and paperwork while still providing a soft accent to the room/office with its decorative design
- LETTER or LEGAL FILES: The storage organizer may fit both letter and legal-size files/paperwork fitting your unique filing system.
- COLLAPSIBLE FILING BOX: The storage container collapses down simply for easier storage when not in use
This is an amazing option and a very organized one. The best thing is that this file box organizer can fit on your cube-shelved furniture.
It has a space for you to label each pattern category, and it comes in 3 pretty colors.
I hope you like these options and that this post helped and inspired you to organize your sewing room with a dash of your own style.
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Don’t forget about using the walls when organizing, incorporating command hooks or basic nails, picture holders, etc. There has to be something besides the pegboard (every organizer’s suggestion) to handle cutting mats, rulers, and such. I also use the sides of cabinets, dressers, and bookcases! The over the door organizers are so versatile as well!
Everything is useful!! Absolutely. I am not a fan of pegboards, but I am thinking about adding one for the practicallity.
I have a peg board
which holds my long rulers with hooks on elastic
my entire collection of scissors and cutters
a bag when I do a batch of baby clips for donation to the cancer ward
2–4 clips for notes to myself, so I don’t forget
very useful tool for knowing exactly where things are and easy to reach & return
Omg That sounds really smart! I’d love to see it, would you mind sharing it with us at our Sewing Club?
My sewing room is 7 feet by 9 feet. It doubles as my office as well. 2 shelves on the metal brackets you find at hardware stores hold small plastic totes picked up from thrift stores. 1 is dedicated to zippers of all sizes. Another to miscellaneous “antique” fabrics from my grandmother. The rest hold my smaller pieces for the quilts I make. The lower shelf has my thrift store thread cones, big jars of buttons, tiny and small spools of threads, and more fabric squares for jeans quilts. 4 two drawer file cabinets hold large fabric pieces, upholstery hardware, office supplies, crafting supplies, patterns, ribbons, Velcro and other sewing accessories (feet, machine needles, snaps, etc). One set of file cabinets supports a hollow core door (from ReStore) that i wrapped in a thick clear plastic shower curtain. It’s my work desk/ crafting table, project planner space. On the other wall is the other 2 file cabinets with a piece of plywood “harvested” from a remodel tear out on top. My sewing machine, bobbins, commonly used threads, pins and power strip are on it. 2 short shelves over the machine hold a radio/CD player, clamp lamp, and misc office supplies. 2 cork boards and one old cookie sheet with magnets hold current and future project ideas. One rolling office chair that basically swivels fill the tight space. Even “Debbie “ the dress form fits!
I can almost picture your sewing room organization! These are magnificent tips!! Thank you so much for sharing this ideas with us.
I use quite a lot of your ideas to organize. I like to buy fancy candy jars at christmas. Some are large enough to use for storage. I have one that is holding about 200 handmade yo-yos. Don’t know what I will do with them yet, but someday…
I also followed the directions of a fellow internet crafter to make my own shelving unit out of large “milk crates”. I bought mine at Target as the Dollar Tree, which was recommended, didn’t have any. Tie them together with tie wraps and paint them whatever color you want. They are great. They also hold a lot.
I’m sorry that I can’t give the original poster’s name as I have forgotten it. I do thank her though.
To organize within the shelves, I made several fabric “baskets”. The range in size so I can put various things in them. Some are the perfect size to hold fat quarters. Organize by color. Thank you for your great suggestions too.
Hey April! Those things sound so great!!
Would you like sharing your set up with our readers? We can feature this ideas to help others!
I’d love to show you my pegboard I have in my sewing room. I just don’t know if I can upload a picture. But your ideas are great. I use most of them already.
Absolutely!! You can’t upload pictures here on the blog, but you can share them at My Golden Thimble Sewing Club in facebook!!
Some good but very basic ideas presented but please before posting use your spell checker! Many words are misspelled.
Thank you so much! I just did a check-up on this one. And I am going through my articles to upgrade them little by little.
I’ve been reorganizing my room for months. Have learned that large shelves do not help without smaller organizers. Thanks for these ideas. Had a few of my own but these additions are terrific.
Thanks for commenting Kit! I would love to read your ideas. The cleaning and organizing in a sewing room literally never ends.
what a great idea i cannot wait to start looking forward to it