Oh my how can you even find any fabric in tubs. I think if you can get a simple tall bookcase or two, put those near your sewing machine and leave the hutch alone. More than likely your fabric supply will grow and you will run out of space in the hutch. I have mine on a 12" deep x 8' wide x 7' tall and I just love that I can walk by it and veiw my supply. Go for the bookcases.
Oh, let's just face it....... it's a way of life that just takes up a lot of space. Right?!