SUPERB Sewing Thread Storage Ideas

A thread organizer rack is one investment that you will never regret if you would like to set up a lifelong sewing room. It comes in several different sizes and you can choose the one you want based on the number of threads you have. It’s a quick and easy storage solution and does not require any DIY. Click here to get more information about this thread organizer rack.

➡ This thread spool organizer is MOST POPULAR on Amazon and is usually on discount. If it’s under $20, it’s a GREAT deal.

This sewing thread box is perfect for a small collection of threads, especially if you’re on a tight budget. It’s spacious enough to store several threads and can be easily placed anywhere you like because it doesn’t take up much space. Click here for more info on this sewing thread box.

This sewing thread organizer can be placed in drawers and is perfect to prevent threads from winding up together. Click here to find out more about this sewing thread organizer tray.

💡 BUYING TIP: This thread tray is most popular on Amazon.

This is a great vertical thread holder but it can hold LOTS of thread. Click here to get more information on this sewing thread rack.

The tiny compartments in this bobbin storage box are specially designed to store ALL your bobbins. This is a perfect bobbin storage solution which is also very affordable.

➡ This bobbin storage box is Amazon’s Best seller and is also available on Prime.

Embroidery Thread Storage

Plexi Hanging File Organizer

My floss collection is small so I don’t personally have a need for this type of storage, however I saw this option and it made me stop.

How pretty and organized are these?

Keep that DMC floss organized and more importantly – untangled.

Thread drops in bulk storage like this are a great way to store the skeins you are not currently using without letting them get unruly.

And for those looking for storage in smaller spaces, a file organizer like this is super easy to store in the bottom of a closet or a corner of the room where no one will notice it.

And since each organizer can hold up to 20 threads, the second you open that container… pure joy in the form of beautiful ombre colors all hanging in a row.

That’s the stuff of dreams right there.

3-in-1 floss chips

A common internal battle emboidery and cross-stitch hobbiest’s have is the choice between bobbins, or thread drops.

With these floss chips, you can have the best of both worlds. Use them as a thread drop OR a bobbin, the choice is yours.

It even has a small hole toward the bottom to separate your left over lengths of thread for easy use the next time you need that color.

The battle is over, you can actually have both!

Binder Storage for Floss

So maybe your collection is far too large for individual bobbins, but you just don’t have the storage for a large file organizer.

Enter stage left – the binder solution.

Very similar in set up to the file organizer, these inserts are made to fit a 3-ring binder.

Each organizer can hold up to 16 skeins of thread, and for large collections and no space to put them, using a zip close binder like this is a great way to contain the threads and keep them organized.

Serger Thread Storage Ideas

Right around the time I organized my sewing threads on these wall racks, Wawak put all their serger threads for sale for 400.99 a cone.

Since I recently added a coverstitch machine to my collection, I splurged on 3-4 cones of my favorite serger threads in the most blendable colors to have a second set. As such, I outgrew the serger thread storage space in my drawers and needed a location for these new cones.

After a lot of virtual hunting, I found the perfect Mainstays wall ledges from Walmart.

They are 32″ long, which was almost the exact size I needed. Each ledge holds 15 serger threads. So, this means I can gaze lovingly at 30 spools of serger thread with my two shelves.

The hanging apparatus on the back of one of the shelves was not very functional, which is why they didn’t get great reviews. But, my hand husband was able to hang them without a problem!

I’ve since added an upper doorstop to catch the door a few inches before hitting the thread rack to ensure my kids don’t slam open the door and wipe out my threads!

Machine Embroidery Thread Storage

Now, I’ll show you my embroidery thread organization ideas!

1. DIY Wall Thread Rack Redo

I like to display my new variegated and metallic embroidery threads (and a few others I use frequently) on this 60-spool wall thread rack. The metallic and variegated threads are so pretty and bring me joy when I see them!

This thread rack redo was so fun to create also.

My mom already had a perfect-sized wooden frame (from Hobby Lobby’s 90% off clearance!) lying around for it. I painted it with pink acrylic paint and added a gloss varnish to make it shine more. The picture doesn’t do it justice.

I made the gorgeous turquoise cardstock paper flower with my Cricut Maker using one of the free Design Space flower files. With a little super glue, this added the perfect touch to my rocking thread holder.

Depending on my mood and the intended use of the thread, I have two main ways I keep my embroidery machine threads from unraveling.

While sewing threads have the little nick in the top or bottom of the spool to hold the thread end, my embroidery threads do not have that option. And, the threads are so slippery that they’re always unraveling.

I initially purchased thread nets for metallic threads, but I soon found they have utility all over the place. They hold thread on the spool for one, but they also keep Cricut vinyl, wrapping paper, ribbon, embroidery stabilizer, and so much more from unraveling.

3. Embroidery Thread Holder – Embroidex Rack

Whenever I’m going to embroider a project with many colors, I like to line them up in order on my Embroidex thread stand.

It holds small cones, bobbins, and even big cones. I’ve never found any thread it won’t hold somewhere on itself!

It sits near my window behind my machine and is usually a bit of a mess. But, it’s one of the most awesome things I have for my single-needle embroidery machine, hands down.