Thread catcher, scraps bin, desk bin, whatever you want to call it. :-)

[chickybiker]

I've been wanting one of these for a long time, so that I wasn't constantly having all the ends of the thread get all stuck to the other bits on the table, or struggling to get it all to the bin without dropping it!

If you want to know how to make one, I did a fairly comprehensive tutorial here: http://snottydog.wordpress.com/2012/09/07/how-to-make-a-thread-catcher-or-scraps-bin/

[LimeRiot]

Nice!! My sewing table is always a mess of fabric scraps and thread bits .

[Jinjeet Phoenix]

Thank you Thank you Thank you for putting this up here. I've wanted one of these since the first time I saw it here on Craftster. (Palm on forehead moment) I didn't think to use vinyl for the iron on stuff. You Rock!!! Thank you for showing me the way!!!

[chickybiker]

Thanks LimeRiot 

@Jinjeet Phoenix - You're welcome, you're welcome, you're welcome! lol   

Am so glad you found it helpful.   

[suzyscissors]

It is such funny timing that you put this up now.. I was sewing last night and kept throwing my thread bits on the ground next to my machine and thought there must be a better way.  And along comes your post

I couldn't think of what exactly would work but I think this will.  Thanks so much for sharing!!

[chickybiker]

Hey suzyscissors, you're welcome - if you make one, let me know how you found the tutorial? 

[chickybiker]

Oh, and if you have a lot of scraps, you just leave the cuff turned up:

[alwaysinmyroom]

It is such funny timing that you put this up now.. I was sewing last night and kept throwing my thread bits on the ground next to my machine and thought there must be a better way.  And along comes your post

I couldn't think of what exactly would work but I think this will.  Thanks so much for sharing!!

Unbelievable timing!!!  Exactly how I felt last night!

Thanks--I can't wait to make this and show it off...I never sew for myself, but this is needed!

[chickybiker]

Awesome!!  Glad it's of help, alwaysinmyroom - do let me know how you find the tutorial - it's only the second or third one that I've done, and definitely the most pic-heavy and comprehensive, and it would be good to know if it's as easy to follow as I hope it is?   

[alwaysinmyroom]

I followed your tutorial and made two!!  One for my sewing area and one for my cutting area!  Thanks again for your inspiration!



In action!