Unfortunately I do not have a sewing room, which means my I have to sew at my dining room table. I store all of my fabric and supplies upstairs in 2 large armoires. So every time I need some of my sewing supplies I have to go upstairs to grab it. As you can imagine there is a lot of going up and down the stairs while I am sewing. It is just not fun. So a few weeks ago I decided to make a large sewing caddy. At least then I would have all of my sewing supplies in one convenient spot.
Materials needed to make one sewing caddy:
* 1 wooden crate
*4 rolling castors
* 4 baskets
* screws
I started by using an old wooden box that was headed for the trash. It needed a good washing, but other then that it was the perfect size, shape and I loved that it had a shelf in the middle. And honestly, I kinda like the vintage worn look of it. Guess I am a sucker for free old junk! Once the box was cleaned I let it sit outside in the sun for a few days to get any of the smells out. Then I wiped it down with a little Old English. Once it was clean I added some rolling casters to the bottom of the box. Having it roll around the table was key to me. Lastly, I screwed 4 wire baskets to the sides. The baskets came from Decor Steals and they were the perfect size. Now came the hard part…organizing and de-stashing.
The top shelf holds all of my button making and snap making supplies. It also holds my sewing feet, needles, lint rollers and other little random sewing accessories. As you can see I used two of my bread pans on this shelf to hold my items. The bread pans just happened to fit perfectly in there.
On the second shelf I used a box to store all of my metal clasps, d-rings and all my other little metal extras. On top of the box I have all of my rolls of elastic.
I use this smaller metal caddy to hold all of my sewing supplies that I use each and every time I sew. I like having all of my sewing supplies in a smaller caddy so that I can move them straight to my table when being used. 
One of the baskets on the side of the caddy holds all of my smaller zippers.
And one holds my larger zippers.
Another basket holds all of my elastics, bias tape and piping.
And of course I have a basket for all of my thread.
I use a few canning jars to hold all of my labels and some buttons.
Now I have all of my sewing supplies in one convenient spot. When I am sewing I can roll it right up to the table and have everything I need within reach. And when not in use I can hide it out of sight.
How and where do you store all of your sewing supplies? Do you have to sew at your dining room table too? Any other fun organizing tips for me?
I LOVE this! Thinking of how I could adapt it to be an art cart.
I love it! Very useful to keep as many sewing items
I like the vintage items that you used. Great storage unit.
I’m crazy about those lids on the canning jars. And I love those wire baskets. I sew in my dining room too but I have a little 40’s sewing desk with lots of deep drawers.
I love this project! Especially ((love)) the canning jars!! =)
Love this idea. Yes, my dining room table was my sewing table but no more. We have a large walk-in closet with windows. My hubby positioned a folding table(6 ft. long?)at one end (with a window)facing our side street.I have a 3 drawer rolling unit that fits under the table and then I have a shelf unit( 3 shelves) that my fabric( organized in baskets by color)is stored .