You Don't Need To Be A Sewing Freak To Make Good Use Of Sewing Baskets! When you think of sewing baskets, you probably think of Grandma's nice wicker basket, with all of it's little compartments, a pull out shelf and little rolls of neatly stored fabrics. You might also think of your neighbor or friend who loves nothing better than spending an afternoon whipping up a dress. However, every one should have one of these in their home. Here's why. All of us have, at one time or another, torn a hem or lost a button. Even if you don't own a sewing machine or enjoy sewing, these sorts of repairs come up from time to time. For you, a small sewing basket, equipped with hand needles, several spools of neutral shades of thread, a card or two of standard shirt buttons, wax (to strengthen the thread and avoid knots) and hem tape or Stitch-Witchery(TM) should carry you through. A pin cushion, pins, patching fabric and a small pair of sewing scissors completes your sewing kit. Sewing baskets are more than just an attractive container. When you take the trouble to assemble these supplies, you want them to be all in one place. Otherwise, you end up just wasting money when the supplies are tossed in a drawer or left on a corner of your dresser. Before you know it, they're scattered all over the house, never to be found again. When next you need to make a minor repair, you'll waste time searching and then have to spend more money replenishing what you need today. Save yourself some frustration! When you look for sewing baskets, be sure you buy one made for the purpose of holding sewing supplies. This means a basket with a lid, preferably one that has a latch. Sure, if your needs are minimal, any old basket will hold your supplies, but without a cover, both kitties and kids will find that basket irresistible. You'll come home to a bunch of spools of thread weaving their way all over the floor. Kids may decide to use your sewing scissors for a construction paper project, which means the scissors' thread and cloth cutting days are over. Even if you don't have kids or kitties, the lidded sewing basket keeps your supplies clean. Larger sewing baskets usually have compartments, pockets and a lift-out drawer, which helps keep everything in order. You'll also save space and avoid clutter, when you can tuck that basket in a closet or on a laundry room shelf. Another handy feature of the sewing basket is that it's portable. You can grab the whole basket and take it to the living room, where you can watch TV while making your repairs. Using the right tools for any job always saves money and time. Besides, these baskets are pretty – much better than a shoe box! Summary Sewing baskets offer a neat and decorative way to organize all those sewing notions that tend to get scattered very easily. When shopping, pick baskets that have a lid, and lots of compartments for threads, needles, scissors, elastic, and ribbon. With all your tools in one place, you save a lot of time. Related Articles Craft Kits And Projects Cheap Hobbies Beginner Quilting Related Sites