Friday, January 27, 2012

Unruly Rulers NO More!!

First I want to say that My testing is OVER!! and I should know all my results SOON!
  I didn't make any serious mistakes or safety violations, just waiting on results.... 
Thank you for all your support :)
** Update 1/30/2012 - Passed test..finished 5th in my Class** :)  Whoohooo! 

Quite a few people have asked about my 
Sewing Cave Ruler Organizer .



It's so very easy to make.. I just have to share :) 


Supplies you'll need:
2 x 4 piece of Pegboard
Packages of Hooks (I bought 2)
Office supply Clips
Fabric





At your Local Hardware store (I went to Lowe's) 
 Pick up a 2 foot x 4 foot peg board.  
Very reasonable cost for this size piece.



I then used a couple scrap pieces of wood to mount behind the pegboard so the hooks would fit into it.



I didn't want to look at pegboard on my wall.. 
(something more decorative is always better, Right)

Snipped Small holes so Hooks would fit thru
Packaged look like this :)


When you choose your hooks make sure you can fit your ruler holes thru them. 
 I took the Blue tips off of this brand. Works GREAT!





Then Viola :) Find what works best for you :)


Hope you like the Pegboard Ruler Organizer.  Let me know if you make one :)

Till Next Time,
Christine


Updated 9/4/2012... Changed my fabric...Here's it is today :)  Bright and Cheery

 

7 comments:

Sharon B said...

I was one who asked about how you did this, and you kindly responded. But I love the Tut- I have the "hardware" hopefully DH can help and this will be on my wall this weekend:)

Lesley said...

Wonderful idea! I don't have the space, but If I did...thanks for sharing!

Mrs.Pickles said...

Glad to hear that your exam went well!! Love the ruler organizer I think i need to buy more rulers so i can have one just like it

beaquilter said...

what a cool idea! I don't have that many rulers, pretty much just use my 6" x 24" ruler, but I have a few more.....
I don't have the wall space for this either, but love the idea

Michele said...

Thanks for the info. I didn't think to ask how you did it, but now I know. Once my studio is painted and I start to get it permanently set up, one of these will surely be added.

SewCalGal said...

Excellent tutorial that I'll definitely use to get my unruly rulers organized. I like how you wrapped your pegboard in fabric and clamped it to the board, should you want to change the fabric at some point.

I tried the circle hangers for rulers and concluded it isn't an organizational helper for me. This way is so much less space and better visual too.

Thank you. I need all the organizational tips & can get.

SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

Melody Norris said...

Your sewing room is so neat and tidy. I wish mine could stay like that.