Organizing Without Plastic
10-24-2020, 06:49 PM
#42
Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: Arlington, TX
Posts: 280
Canvas bin with window
I keep all of my fabric in plastic bins, but honestly, I hate the plastic. Every time I start searching for other storage solution, (and not just for my fabric,) I run into more and more plastic...augh! I'd love to hear about the storage solutions that you've found that are more organic and earthy in nature. Wood, ceramic, plant materials, even metal would beat out plastic in my mind. Thanks.
~ C
~ C
https://www.amazon.com/Whitmor-Stack...3593608&sr=8-6
12-09-2020, 04:28 PM
#43
Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 282
I keep all of my fabric in plastic bins, but honestly, I hate the plastic. Every time I start searching for other storage solution, (and not just for my fabric,) I run into more and more plastic...augh! I'd love to hear about the storage solutions that you've found that are more organic and earthy in nature. Wood, ceramic, plant materials, even metal would beat out plastic in my mind. Thanks.
~ C
~ C
I use a ceramic leaf bowl to hold odds and ends and try not to purchase plastic. But, if I have plastic, I try to reuse it as much as possible before it has to be trashed.
12-11-2020, 07:55 AM
#44
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2020
Location: Sunset Coast of Michigan
Posts: 999
I'm with BlueridgeBeverly, I got the decorative storage boxes from Michaels at the end of summer when they were 70% off, athough I have gotten them from Joann at 60% off before. I put labels on the outside in plastic sleeves so I could swap out the contents and not have to unstack them to remember where things are located. I also have larger projects in large boxes from my grocery store. Some of their produce comes in sturdy waxed/thin plastic lined, lidded boxes like banker boxes. I like the fact that they are lined, so there will be no seepage of anything onto fabric, plus they are free. They just aren't as pretty as the decorative ones.
12-11-2020, 09:08 AM
#45
Super Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Waterford Michigan
Posts: 7,241
I have floor to ceiling double pantry cabinets for the majority of my fabrics. Then there are upper cabinets for my reproduction fabrics and batiks. I keep fq on the top shelf of this cabinet. Holiday fabrics are under the bed in larger plastic containers. I just pulled out a fraction of them to make Christmas Stockings. Things have been on hold because I have been ill.
01-04-2021, 06:42 AM
#46
Power Poster
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: new york state
Posts: 10,269
Antique items can be used for odd items, like an old fly fishing rod case for gift wrap and ribbon, suitcase covered with travel stickers for travel books, "puzzle boxes" for modern day sewing attachments, artist boxes for small sewing stuff, decorative tins for clips. You never know what you'll find when snooping around thrifts, CL, Ebay and antique stores.
~C
~C
01-04-2021, 10:21 AM
#47
Super Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Southern California
Posts: 1,041
Like Onebyone, I like plastic, too. It's easily stackable, I can see enough to know what's in it, lightweight, etc. Some of my plastic boxes are so old they've yellowed, but that took many years. Plastic boxes help me feel organized.
