Because of the different projects I work with, I have a large number of different types and sizes of needles that I keep on hand. I found that using a 32 slot plastic parts box allows me to keep everything sorted and readily available. I also use these boxes for storing my different presser feet for each machine.
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@Mark I do the same thing #Twinsies 
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I like to use the clear plastic storage boxes so I can see everything at a glance 
. And, I find that the *multi-compartment ones ideal for the task. My preferred type have removable dividers - which are great for adapting the sizes of each section to my needs 
. (*Sometimes called “Fisherman’s Tackle Boxes”.)
I have 2 boxes for Presser Feet 
High-Shank Feet.
Low-Shank Feet.
The feet are labelled by type - so I don’t forget what they are 
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Old video 
clip on my Instagram of the Presser Feet box here 
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu-wBpTnCD7
Plus, I have a 
rd box to organise all my needles - making it super easy to see when I am running low and might need to re-stock 
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That’s great. I use the 32 adjustable bay boxes. I have 2 for each machine. 1 for presser feet and another for parts. 
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This is genius! The slots are the perfect size for the machine needle packs. Would you mind sharing a link of where you get the boxes from?
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@Mark I don’t know where you found your own compartment organiser boxes from 
, but mine 
… were some own-brand boxes that I originally bought in-store in my local Wilko shop before they closed it down a few years ago
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@BlossomSandwich I don’t know if these boxes linked below will or won’t fit Sewing Machine Needles, but the Wilko website shows a brand called “i doodle” that might be promising!
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https://www.wilko.com/en-uk/compartment-storage-box---clear--14-compartments/p/8077511
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https://www.wilko.com/en-uk/compartment-storage-box---clear--20-compartments/p/8077512
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https://www.wilko.com/en-uk/24-clear-compartment-storage-box/p/8066352
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https://www.wilko.com/en-uk/i-doodle-24-compartment-large-clear-storage-box/p/8066353
https://www.wilko.com/en-uk/search?text=compartment+box&brand=i-doodle
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The organizer for the needles came from a local hardware store. The 24-compartment organizer for the presser feet came from Amazon.
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is there anything as satisfying as a well-stocked organized box of sewing machine needles??? i mean…liberation in our time and a reversal of climate devastation but besides that, nothing as satisfying!!!
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Brilliant idea @ClaireSews and @Mark - thank you! I will be getting some too!
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I love the needle organization! Every type of needle is visible. Perfect solution.
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