IKEA ALEX 9-Drawer Embroidery Thread Storage Trays | Wooden Thread Spool Organizers
IKEA ALEX 9-Drawer Embroidery Thread Storage Trays | Wooden Thread Spool Organizers
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Product details & compatibility
Product details & compatibility
Transform Your IKEA ALEX Drawers into an Organized Thread Storage System!
Less searching. More stitching. A beautifully organized thread collection starts here!
Tired of digging through boxes and bins searching for the perfect thread color? Turn your IKEA ALEX 9-drawer unit into a convenient embroidery and sewing thread storage system with Laser Bee Studio's custom wooden thread storage trays.
Designed specifically for the IKEA ALEX 9-drawer unit, these precision-cut wooden organizers keep your thread neatly arranged and make it easier to find the colors you need.
Whether you're organizing Isacord embroidery thread, Aurifil sewing thread, metallic spools, serger cones, or larger king spools, our variety of tray configurations makes it easy to customize your storage.
Choose Your Thread Storage Tray Set
Our trays are available in multiple configurations to accommodate different thread brands and spool sizes.
| Tray Style | Compatible Spool Base Diameter | Total Capacity Per Set |
|---|---|---|
| Generic | Up to 1.80" — Isacord, Floriani, Glide, Brother, Hemingworth and more | 40 spools (20 per tray) |
| Aurifil | 1.28" — Aurifil 50wt, 1,422-yard spools | 96 spools (48 per tray) |
| Madeira / Coats & Clark / King Tut | Up to 1.50" | 70 spools (35 per tray) |
| Kingstar Metallic | 1.93" — Kingstar metallic thread | 40 spools (20 per tray) |
| Serger Cones | 1.53" | 30 cones (15 per tray) |
| King Spools | 2.98" | 18 spools (1 full-drawer tray) |
| Mix & Match | Choose two standard tray styles above, excluding King Spools | Varies by selection |
Important: Serger cones and king spools fit only in the bottom four drawers of the IKEA ALEX 9-drawer unit.
Mix & Match for Customized Thread Storage
Have multiple thread brands or different spool sizes? Our Mix & Match option lets you select two different tray configurations to organize one drawer.
Simply enter your two preferred tray styles in the order comments at checkout.
King Spool trays are excluded from Mix & Match because each tray occupies an entire drawer.
Why You'll Love These Thread Organizers
- Find your thread faster: Keep your collection neatly arranged instead of searching through boxes and bins.
- Designed for IKEA ALEX drawers: Transform your existing drawer unit into a practical thread storage system.
- Multiple spool sizes: Choose organizers for embroidery thread, sewing thread, metallic spools, serger cones, and king spools.
- Customizable storage: Mix and match compatible trays to accommodate your thread collection.
- Quality wooden construction: Precision-cut wooden trays provide an organized space for your spools.
- Expandable organization: Purchase additional sets as your thread collection grows.
Product Details
Standard Thread Storage Trays
- Includes 2 wooden trays per set
- Each tray measures 11.50" W × 8.25" L × 0.375" H
- Two trays fit one IKEA ALEX drawer
King Spool Storage Tray
- Includes 1 full-drawer wooden tray
- Measures 11.50" W × 16.50" L × 0.375" H
- Holds 18 king spools
Additional Information
- Designed for the IKEA ALEX 9-drawer unit (please verify the exact model using the provided link)
- Made to order
- Processing time: 2–3 weeks
- Thread spools and IKEA drawer unit are not included
- Patent Pending
Organizing multiple drawers? Order one set per drawer. For example, to organize all nine drawers, purchase nine sets, selecting the tray configuration needed for each drawer.
Important Drawer Compatibility & Accessibility Information
Drawer Height: The IKEA ALEX 9-drawer unit has different drawer depths. Serger cones and king spools fit only in the bottom four drawers. Please measure your spools and confirm adequate drawer clearance before ordering, accounting for the additional 0.375" height of the wooden trays.
Drawer Accessibility: IKEA ALEX drawers do not extend completely, which may make the last few rows of thread difficult to reach without removing the trays. We include these rows to maximize available storage space.
Natural Wood Characteristics: Our trays are made from wood, which may contain natural grain variations, small knots, or minor imperfections. We carefully select our materials, but these natural characteristics do not affect the trays' intended function.
Less Searching. More Stitching!
Your embroidery and sewing projects deserve an organized workspace. Give your thread collection a dedicated home and turn your IKEA ALEX drawers into a customized storage system that makes every project easier to manage.
Choose your tray configuration and start organizing your thread collection today!
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Perfect storage solution for my thread "collection"!
I needed a solution for the hundreds of embroidery thread. These drawer inserts are perfect.