Then, I folded the fabric on itself in the other direction making sure a fold would be on the part of the fabric facing the outside of the cube.įor teh record, I forgot which way was which so many times, I ended up having to write FRONT on the cardboard piece. I started by folding the fabric long ways around the cardboard piece and then removed it gently. I ultimately ended up laying the fabrics out flat on the floor and then wrapping them layer by layer around the cardboard piece. Now, to fold the fabric, I had to decide the best way to decrease bulk so I could fit the max amount of fabric pieces in each cube. Well, I did exactly that, and here’s my cardboard box piece cut to dimensions slightly smaller than the dimensions of the interior cube space–it’s 12″ wide to allow edge space, but it’s closer to 14″ in length to accommodate the deep IKEA cubes. Why not use one of the cardboard boxes I had delivered with my IKEA order and cut a piece to the perfect size? I’m not going to lie and say this was a quick process, but the end results was SO worth it!įiguring out how to fold the fabric to the perfect size was a bit challenging at first, but then I had a great idea! I can’t stand craft room clutter (hello, creativity stifler!), and I’m a huge perfectionist, so any fabric folding would have to be perfect if it was going to be visible while in my craft room. Not to mention, the rest of my craft room came from IKEA, so it’s nice to have a matching shade of white paint! I’ve had one of Walmart’s Better Homes & Gardens 13″ shelving system for a few years, though, and I don’t think it’s as sturdy for heavy duty weight bearing, which is why I preferred the IKEA shelves for holding my fabric and other heavier scrapbooking supplies. Target has a similar shelf organizer as does Walmart, so you don’t have to find one only at IKEA if you like the idea.Īnd, each manufacturer has shelving with different numbers of cubes in different orientations–for example, 4×4, 3×3, 2×3, and more. I’m a huge fan of the KALLAX, which is IKEA’s version of the shelving system with 13″x13″x13″ cubes or inserts. Why I Love 13″ Cube Shelf Organizers for Craft Rooms It has now been SO awesome being able to see all my fabrics at a glance when I decide I want to sew new projects.Ĭheck out how I organize my fabric and how I folded it also to get this perfect and lovely look! I went from having HUGE Sterilite storage bins of haphazardly folded and shoved fabric to 8 neat and tidy KALLAX cubes. One of the first things I did was figure out how to organize my fabric stash.Īfter much deliberation, I decided to fold my fabric and use the IKEA KALLAX system for storage. It’s been awesome planning and finding new ways to use this extra space! Please read full disclosure for more information.Īs part of my new craft room remodel, I claimed my husband’s desk space for my crafty purposes and gave him the formal dining room table for his computer. This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you.
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