Fabric Storage Made Easy: Simple Tips for a Neat Stash!

[@Cookinwithsharonlove]

When you sew you have two hobbies. Collecting fabric and actually using fabric. Huge difference!

[@ThelittleGreenBean]

So true!

[@ladyd54]

Thanks for all of the storage suggestions. I have one for you … take those leftovers from projects, cut them into precut sizes and those little bits use for crumb quilting projects.

[@baseballquilter]

Scrap systems are not meant to be perfect! Your system is just fine. I love it. I think being able to see my stash will help me not buy more! 🤣 Thank you for sharing.

[@ThelittleGreenBean]

You're welcome! Glad you found the tips helpful.

[@dcwatashi]

Hey there, sister I can’t believe you’re on the same video but then you know great minds think alike. Let me know if you find a link. I’m gonna ask her if she can provide a link at least Amazon I can’t find what she’s talking about.

[@joanotto9984]

I started in November to use up my new scraps in bonus blocks. I sew them into scrappy blocks as soon as done with quilt top. I already have 40-50 bonus blocks to make a scrappy quilt. Goal to keep this up going forward.

[@maryanndonnadio7116]

Excellent ideas! Love your sewing room!

[@ThelittleGreenBean]

Thank you so much!

[@amymacdonald9260]

Love it!

[@VickiB-k1s]

~Thank you!~ Your video is very helpful. I like how organized you are and it appears very aesthetic too. Very pretty!

[@kerribennight5437]

I have one of those wire basket carts! had it at least 10 years now :)

[@ThelittleGreenBean]

They’re so handy!

[@maryanne2500]

Finally someone shares what to do with left over fabrics from busted precuts!

[@fridaceja8423]

WOW thanks for those clever ideas,! I was thinking about how to store and organize my room ...😊 your studio is beautiful ❤️😍😊

[@ThelittleGreenBean]

You're welcome! I'm so glad you liked the tips!

[@SANDYPONZIO]

Thank you for all the Great Ideas! ❤

[@ThelittleGreenBean]

You’re welcome!

[@patburnam434]

What an awesome idea for the jelly rolls! I wrap my yardage on foam board like you do, but never gave a thought to doing the same with jelly rolls.

[@ThelittleGreenBean]

I’m glad you liked the jelly roll tip!

[@sandyh8755]

I love the jelly roll storage! I’m going to look for containers that will work for that!

[@carriebutler7567]

Thanks for the jelly roll idea. I had a clear plastic tray for the fridge not being used. I cut poster board to the correct size and now all of my 2.5 strips are organized! Ta Da!!!

[@dorothysabol1644]

Love the way you store your fabrics I'm working towards achieving a similar system great useful video enjoyed so much just subscribed looking forward to more of your videos🧵

[@ThelittleGreenBean]

I’m so glad you liked the video!

[@dianelouise3944]

Your jelly rolls look so pretty wrapped around the little foam boards.

[@ThelittleGreenBean]

I like that they’re easy to grab!

[@sharonrea9027]

I’ve been trying to figure out how to store my fabric. You’ve given me the answer! Thank you!

[@veronicamaynes8157]

I love your ironing board! Do you have a video on how to make one?

[@ThelittleGreenBean]

Yes, I made one last week!

[@sandracedar368]

Hello. Happy Wednesday! I love all you share. How is your kitchen remodel coming along? It’s so fun that you’re taking us along!🫶

[@ThelittleGreenBean]

Coming soon!

[@cindy_lou_loves_to_stitch]

I love your jelly roll storage idea!! And your layer cake drawers! You are wonderful to share all of your amazing ideas!! 🩷

[@ThelittleGreenBean]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@disorderlystitcher]

Wonderful ideas, thank you! Are the FQ boxes stackable? I have an entire cabinet of FQs.

[@denisekniss]

Thanks! Your organization has helped me tremendously! ❤

[@ThelittleGreenBean]

I'm so glad! Thank you for being here!

[@rethaschoch64]

Thank you!!!

[@bkindred2788]

Great video!

[@LilyMoreno-w6b]

Do you separate holiday fabrics from the regular fabrics? How do you store those?

[@juliemoody320]

I just love your organizing style! Do you worry about dust when things aren’t covered?

[@ThelittleGreenBean]

Not at all

[@sharonanderson346]

I love this video! I'm now on the look out for clear bins and foam board.

[@debbiestowe3308]

Love your fabric wall and storage ideas

[@sandracedar368]

I need someone to come into my home & work with me to organize my wonderful, great size, oh so unruly & unhappy sewing room. I wish I knew where this wonderful person is hiding!😂🫶

[@pennyarmstrong44]

Thank you for the awesome suggestions and storage ideas 💜

[@LouiseTichenor]

Wow I’m so impressed

[@mariagalbick7729]

You have so much more room in your sewing room than I have in mine. Beautiful job!

[@ThelittleGreenBean]

It's all about maximizing what you have!

[@lindagillian8157]

Very good ideas!!

[@ThelittleGreenBean]

Glad you like them!

[@sharonrea9027]

Thank you so much for this tutorial!

[@CD-5380]

Brilliant idea for the jelly rolls! Thank you. ❤

[@ThelittleGreenBean]

You’re welcome! I’m glad you like it!

[@margotgn]

⁠​⁠@@ThelittleGreenBeanI believe the boxes you used for jelly roll storage are meant to store baseball cards - which means I probably have some in my basement with my son’s stuff. Could you provide measurements for some of the bins you used? I know many are not available but measurements would give us a starting point.

[@christinebravomom5711]

I have been wanting to improve my fabric storage. THIS IS PERFECT!

[@ThelittleGreenBean]

I'm so glad you found it helpful!

[@beverlycluff807]

Love this!

[@Lisa-zc5bc]

Can you share where you bought your shelf under the window?

[@birdyyenc9852]

I just found you on KZbin and as a new quilter I love this first video. I just watched. Your ideas and suggestions for fabric storage are wonderful and I will research containers I am interested, however in the cabinets that that make up your mini fabric store. Are those IKEA or did you get them from somewhere else?

[@Roxanne-xx9nv]

I originally stored my fabric on comic board strips but found out that I am a project sewer. So when I find fabric I love, I find a pattern, then purchase what I need for that project plus a little extra for matching pillows, then it all goes in a Sterilite container that is labeled with the fabric line and pattern. If I don’t have a project for fabric I love I do the same thing as you. My leftovers are then usually cut to 5 inch squares or 2 x 3 1/2 pieces for crumb busting blocks.

[@debbiedouglass1478]

Great job! It looks fantastic! What do you use to cut the foam board?

[@ilenemartin5330]

What is the thickness of the foam board that you purchase? Where did you purchase it?

[@velvetstitching3631]

Great video! I store my fabric the same way - except I did use the 8X10 magazine boards (expensive!!!) and a zip lock bag to make the fabric slide easier in my clear boxes and pritect against dust (my son rents an apartment on our basement right next to my sewing studio (four cats) dust is an issue. The bags around my fabric boards is so helpful! (I may switch to foam board! Please show hoe you cut precisely - I didn't like cutting foam board on the past!) But - I would really like to get my fabric boards on shelves where I can see them! I LOVE your little personal fabric "store!" display! It makes me happy to see them color coded! Great video! Love the stackable clear trays too! This was well worth the time spent to watch and enjoy! Thanks!

[@ThelittleGreenBean]

It is so much easier to work with fabric when you can see it!

[@joannlord2925]

Did you show us what you use to cut the foam boards? I might have missed it. I've had trouble cutting mine. Thanks!

[@karenshlemkevich2591]

Just a sharp utility knife will do it. And use your cutting matt for sure when you do this.

[@laurenb9479]

This is wonderful!!!!! I have some great 12x12 lidded bins that I got from Costco. I have other ones that are drawer style, but still with lids, that I got from a craft store ages ago. Also, I had a thought for people who are hidden organizers. (I personally LOVE have all the pretties right out where I can see them all the time, but I know not everyone does) You can utilize all these methods shown in this video but store them in solid door cabinet or big drawers (I'm thinking those mini bolts in big file drawers or something!)

[@ThelittleGreenBean]

Thanks for watching!

[@lisastewart4003]

How many strips of the jelly roll are you putting on the foam board is it 1 or a collection or amount of the same colour ?

[@christineminor8438]

Luv your videos! Where did you get fat quarter clear storage containers? Thanks

[@loveittoday]

Very intrigued by the foam board storage. Especially the ability to pop in a pin. Definitely need to source a sale for it though because it can be pricey. Now as for the jelly roll storage…not a fan. Clever, yet seems quite time consuming. Although rifling through the strips is time consuming too! 😂 More research needed 😉

[@ThelittleGreenBean]

It does take a bit of time to set up, but it’s worth it in the long run!

[@mamapattyr]

I use the Ferrero Chocolate plastic boxes after I've eaten the chocolate.

[@renestovall9226]

😊

[@DebLervaag]

What do oh use to cut the foam board? Box cutter?

[@ThelittleGreenBean]

That or an exacto knife

[@tracydu-4430]

I did the same thing

[@andreawhite532]

You should do a masterclass. 🙂

[@karenhearn1391]

If you ever want to reduce your scraps I would love to have them.. 😊

[@kimrazadik3954]

I’m new to sewing and I’m washing my fabric before I store it. I’m guessing you wash yours before you sew with it? I was just gifted these small squares…think they are called fat quarters and I’m planning on washing them tomorrow and was hoping they don’t frey…will they? Should I be washing the fabric first? Your sewing room is amazing…really well done!

[@hollywaddell6727]

If you put your fabric through a regular washing machine cycle, it will fray. The smaller the piece of fabric, the greater the overall loss of usable fabric will be. I am a “pre-washer” but I will not bother trying to pre-wash anything smaller than a fat quarter, too much fabric disappears because of the fraying. I have a serger (an overlocker will do the same) on which I serge two fat quarters together all around the three raw edges before putting them in the wash. For half-yard cuts, I serge two pieces together along the two long raw edges before putting them in the wash. Larger cuts of yardage are managed similarly, depending on how big they are. If a serger is not available, you can finish the raw edges of the fabric with a zig-zag stitch. If your machine only has a straight stitch, put a line of stitching at least 1/4 inch to as much as 3/8 inch in from the raw edges to help stabilize them from fraying. If I have a piece of goods more than a yard long, I will snip the corners off at an angle (where the raw cut edge and selvage meets), throw it in the wash and hope for the best. Sometimes there is a lot of tangled thread that frays off, sometimes hardly any. Welcome to the world of sewing and quilting. There are great channels on KZbin to help us learn. I have sewn garments for about 60 years, but trying my hand at quilting only for about 7 years. Thank goodness for those YT channels.

[@loveittoday]

You’ll regret it dearly if you prewash a jelly roll, charm square, mini charm, or layer cake. They will all fray and be a nightmare to organize. I’m not a pre-washer of anything except flannel and garment fabric. There’s always a debate about pre-washing or not, but it’s a personal preference of course. 😀 You do you as we say😂

[@terribishop5313]

How many yards of fabric do you think you have?

[@velvetstitching3631]

"collecting fabrics.... Screaming your name, no purpose but it's screaming your name - so you buy it!" Yes! Too funny! I'm there! 😊

[@ThelittleGreenBean]

It happens to the best of us!

[@theresaartino9710]

How big is the foam core board. New to your channel.

[@ThelittleGreenBean]

it is 20 x 30 when I buy it, I cut it to 7.5 x 10

[@theresaartino9710]

@ThelittleGreenBean Thank you so much

[@pamstorch5683]

I love seeing the fabric walls in sewing rooms, but I’m always worried about light fading the fabric.

[@caronlittle3539]

You have a lovely collection but my problem is short of the bathroom my collection has taken over every room in my house

[@ThelittleGreenBean]

I hear ya! I know how you feel!

[@redeemedvintageseamstress4728]

Great ideas. The only thing i felt was too rushed was where you show how you folded the fabric onto your foam boards. To me, it looked like you had around a yard of fabric....? I know you said it didn't matter. But I couldn't tell HOW you folded it in thirds. Cut edge to cut edge.....or folded edge down to the selvage....? I guess maybe it might not matter which way it's folded, as long as it's around 9"....?

[@JoanAhern]

Don’t you worry about fading and dust? Any solutions

[@ThelittleGreenBean]

no & no. LOl. its never been an issue

[@sarahbarton4100]

My dictionary's definition is...saving fabric from landfill...😂😂😂

[@judithmurphy419]

This is a girl after my own heart.

[@Sybil_Detard]

Your fabric looks very pretty. I did comic book card stock until I ran out of room. The cards had to go because they were taking up too much space. Those skinny boards take up a lot of room if you have enough of them. Foam board is thicker. Just think HOW MUCH MORE FABRIC you could have . . . I kid. Don't buy more fabric, it looks lovely.

[@helenrasmussen3157]

I’m laughing because I’m looking at your stash saying I have that and that and that one.

[@ThelittleGreenBean]

HAHAHA

[@anncantlin9710]

No one talks about the exposed edge fading? It looks pretty but ?

[@ThelittleGreenBean]

The exposed edges are not faded. I’ve done this for 10+ years with zero issues

[@sewingSue]

Your video is backwards.

[@dorisr2832]

Wow! We all have a big room like that for all those bins, shelves, drawers, cupboards, etc......NOT!

[@dottierobbins939]

Are you concerned with the sun?

[@ThelittleGreenBean]

I have done this for over 10 years and its never been an issue

[@TheLinda54088]

Styrofoam is NOT good to use, especially long term, as it’s not archival!!! Meaning over time the material touching the styrofoam will start to turn yellow and fall apart. Comic books boards are archival, so they are safe to use. (Note: Purchased from a reputable source to ensure they are archival).

[@lisastewart4003]

How many strips of the jelly roll are you putting on the foam board is it 1 or a collection or amount of the same colour ?