From laminated folders with color coded indexes and ringed binders showcasing an array of prints and designs, to simple brown boxes filled with raw remnants and sandwich bags to the brim with the same, how we organize our cherished swatches is about as creative and individually determined as the fabrics themselves. But one thing seems to be universal across the board…trust and believe all fabric lovers have a method to the madness just the same.
With this in mind, we thought it be fun to showcase some of the many ways we organize our insane collection of textile goods. From laces, satins, upholstery, and vintage, to novelty, linings, sheers and dress goods, one method of preserving deserves another if for no other reason than to compare, contrast and maybe even inspire!
What’s your method?
...bags of swatches
...swatch pile
..the tidy laminated
..color coded drawers
...the secret black box
... the color board
...the key ring.
...the swatch notebook
I really like the idea of having a nice and tidy laminated swatch binder or folder.It is really nice to have all my swatches organized, so I can find what I need fast. I think having a color-coded drawer would be really fun as well.
Hi Deb. Thanks for your feedback. If you have a method for organizing your swatches you’d like to share with our subscribers, it may inspire others the same way. Just email us a pic or two and your ‘method-to-my-swatches-madness’ tips to customerservice@jandofabrics.com . We’d love to hear from you !