Sewing box recommendations
#21
I went to Joann's and bought a lovely fabric covered box about 10 years ago. It has all the space for my regular sewing tools. Then I went to thrift stores and found 3 more for about $2-$3 each. I keep my hand sewing items in one box and my sewing machine items in another. I love them and they are very pretty. I take very good care of my items so I think they will last the rest of my life.
#22
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I use a plastic fishing tackle box when I go remote. Tool boxes are usually metal and heavy. I tell my students that the old fashioned fabric boxes are pretty, but less functional. A tackle/tool box opens all the way, the top sits flat so it is steady and the lower section is large enough for scissors. They are also (usually) a lot cheaper.
#24
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I bought a plastic tool box at Home Depot for about $7.00. It's slightly smaller than the "Homer" tool box.
I looked on ebay but don't want to spend that much money on a plastic box from the 70's. Mine just disintegrated and I suspect others will as well.
I like to go to thrift store so will keep my eyes open while shopping. I don't travel with my sewing so I should by some type of cabinet and find room for it. I'm working on turning the spare room into my sewing room. Right now I do my sewing in the living room with my tools and stash in the spare room.
Thanks for all the suggestions.
I looked on ebay but don't want to spend that much money on a plastic box from the 70's. Mine just disintegrated and I suspect others will as well.
I like to go to thrift store so will keep my eyes open while shopping. I don't travel with my sewing so I should by some type of cabinet and find room for it. I'm working on turning the spare room into my sewing room. Right now I do my sewing in the living room with my tools and stash in the spare room.
Thanks for all the suggestions.
#25
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I have different size tool boxes for my sewing needs. Got a clear tool box about 10 years ago and it has served me well. Paid about $7. Wish I would've gotten the other one. It is a great box to take to a guild to retreat. I have also found different items at estate sales. I have the Bionic Gear bag and a couple other bags I use as busy bags. I use one for my hand embroidery and another for hexies and yo yos. Each bag and box has scissors for that craft along with needle threaders and thimbles.
#27
PatPitter, I too have what sounds like a very similar sewing box and it too is way over 40 yrs.old. but mine has been missing a cover for alot of those yrs. and I don't even remember when it disappeared. But I still use it for certain items. I now use a sewing basket, I found it at a GoodWill several years ago but I had to put new fabric lining it. And now it is my traveling Basket. My mother passed away this past Valentine Day, and I got her Sewing Basket to use at home for my quilting supplies while watching TV. Love them all.
#28
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I found a vintage train (cosmetic) case from a suitcase set. It has a removeable tray and plenty of room beneath for other supplies (fat quarters, a travel iron, some smaller rulers, etc.
PS. It is monogrammed but not with my initials.
PS. It is monogrammed but not with my initials.
#29
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My mom had one of those vintage cosmetic cases - we loved to use it when spending the night at a friend's house. When I was cleaning out the house after she passed I considered taking it with me but couldn't think of a use. Now I really wish I had it.
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