I use the clear storage boxes with the pieces that are cut,to be sewed or sewed, also the extra fabric that goes with the ufo and a photo copy of the instructions just in case it gets put away for awhile and I know that books get put away and patterns get misplaced - I do this because alot of times I am putting away things for guest who will be using the futon in the sewing room - The elimnates the fustration of spending hours looking for the fabric and instructions - this way I can just take it out and sew...