The other day I was reading a friend's blog here and she was talking about moving back into her new sewing room and the number of plastic tubs/drawers she has for organising her fabric. I sent her a message telling about my purchase some years ago of a free-standing pantry cupboard with louvre doors. The doors are great because they keep out the dust and the light but still allow air to circulate. She asked if I could post a photo. I did post a number of years ago about my room organisation, but will show this part again, so if you have already seen it, please close your eyes now.
Here is the cupboard closed - note the louvres are also good for hanging things on. Some more tubs at the side with more 'organised' scraps, i.e. 2" stips, 4" and 5" plus some strings.
Now with the doors open.
I keep all my Fat 1/4s in here sort of organised by colour on the top two shelves, then on the next is 1/2 yd pieces; 1 yard pieces and others up to 2 yard pieces. On the lower shelf are a couple of my tubs with some of my scrap stash. Anything larger than the 2 yard pieces (mainly for backings etc) are in another repurposed cupboard - actually an antique gentleman's wardrobe. I also have tubs under my cutting table and sewing table with specific materials; such as reproduction; batiks; hand dyed etc.
This beauty is the gentleman's wardrobe, not big because it is only supposed to hold shirts and jackets.
Here is the cupboard closed - note the louvres are also good for hanging things on. Some more tubs at the side with more 'organised' scraps, i.e. 2" stips, 4" and 5" plus some strings.
I keep all my Fat 1/4s in here sort of organised by colour on the top two shelves, then on the next is 1/2 yd pieces; 1 yard pieces and others up to 2 yard pieces. On the lower shelf are a couple of my tubs with some of my scrap stash. Anything larger than the 2 yard pieces (mainly for backings etc) are in another repurposed cupboard - actually an antique gentleman's wardrobe. I also have tubs under my cutting table and sewing table with specific materials; such as reproduction; batiks; hand dyed etc.
This beauty is the gentleman's wardrobe, not big because it is only supposed to hold shirts and jackets.
You can see the 'hanging rod' for the coats and shirts.
I love using old pieces of furniture for something other than their original purpose. I never sand and paint - just repolish and sometimes restain.
2 comments:
Wow, what organisation and neatness, you put me to shame Joy.
What a super idea, Joy! My first thought was that I wouldn't have the room for the extra cupboards, but then I thought if I got rid of the three tall boys/chest of drawers, I could replace them with pantries!
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