In my sewing room, (technically) everything has its place. Except for the thread spools, which lie around messily in a few boxes. That was really annoying. That’s why I came up with a solution for how to store my sewing thread.
Sewing Thread Storage
I’m a bit old-fashioned when it comes to sewing thread: I sew most projects with white. For simplicity’s sake, I always buy it directly in 1000-meter spools (you’re welcome: even more sewing thread tricks).
I’ve mentioned it elsewhere before: for me, there is no alternative to my beloved Gütermann All-Purpose Thread*. It doesn’t fray, doesn’t break, sews evenly, and holds up great. I have a few other threads too, but I rarely use them.
Except for the embroidery threads from Madeira. They have such a great, subtle color gradient that looks really nice for quilting work. They are also amazing for decorative stitches with a twin needle.
Reading tip: Sewing thread: which thread for which seam?
Putting an end to the thread mess
But back to the main point: Because I’m always in such a hurry when I sew (I’ve been told other people find it relaxing) and I get impatient quickly, I end up digging frantically through the thread box when changing colors, unravelling a bunch of spools and creating a total mess.
That has to stop now.
It annoys me so much having to grab the scissors every time before I can free a spool of the required color from the clutter!
Every once in a while, I clean things up (when there’s nothing else to do, which is relatively rare for me). Here’s an impression of what it looks like freshly untangled and tidied up:
Not great, right?
This is how I used to store my bobbins
Actually quite practical. Except that I always pricked my fingers when taking a bobbin out of the holder, and the thread ends got terribly tangled up with the pins.
My solution for thread storage
When you sew a lot, you want to be able to quickly access a new thread color without having to pull out a machete every time. So, I did some research online. And I really found something:
And then it was time to put the spools away:
What's cool is that the lid can be closed securely with a snap-lock. Then you can also stand the box upright without everything tumbling into a mess:
In the picture, you can see that even medium-sized overlock thread cones fit inside! Impressive, right?
The solution to my problem with sewing thread storage is the Artbin Super Satchel Thread Box. I chose it because it had such good reviews on Amazon. And I simply thought I couldn't go wrong with it.
And it's true. The box is nice and sturdy, clear, and the plastic inserts can be removed. That’s not bad for embroidery fans who have to change colors more often during embroidery and appliqué. The thread sits neatly on the spool holder, and you always have it right at your fingertips.
Well, since the first one is already full but I still had a few spools left over, the second one is already on its way. These things are easy to stack too! ;)
To make sure my bobbins are also stored neatly, I additionally ordered a few silicone holders*. I already introduced those to you in my post Sewing problem solved.
You just squeeze them a bit and insert them into the spool of thread. Then the bobbin goes on top.
The lid still closes even with the bobbins attached, although it does bulge a little bit. :)
If you prefer to sew your own sewing thread storage, take a look at my tutorial for a sewing thread hotel!
Storing overlock thread
Unfortunately, the overlock cones don’t fit into the thread case. But I urgently needed a way to organize my many thread colors properly (loose thread ends are a nightmare to me!).
Recently, I came across a cone tray* for overlock thread from the same manufacturer that produces the thread case. I find it very good. It allows me to store my thread neatly, and I can also stack the trays.
By the way, I sometimes secure the thread ends with a small piece of washi tape. :)
Happy simple sewing
your Sabine
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