Sunday, August 19, 2012

My New Sewing Space


After 2 months, I've finally got my sewing space set up!  I can't tell you how much of a relief this is, because for a while there, I thought I'd have to give up sewing until I moved to a larger space (and that won't be for a long while).

For those who don't know, I'm renting a room in someone's house.  My roommate is awesome, but there's no room anywhere else for me to store stuff, much less set up a sewing space.  So I had to convert my bedroom into a very organized working space.  You can see how I've organized the space below, including the arrangement, the storage I've come up with (so far), and the way's that I can convert it to a sewing area.  (Click to see full size if you can't read the writing.)


I'm so excited to get back to sewing!  I love my new knitting hobby, but sewing will always be my first love.

This will, of course, be a dynamic space.  I'll always be on the look out for ways to improve the space and make this easier.  I admit, I'm a messy person in general; keeping this space organized is going to be a challenge.  So far though, everything has a space (even if it's in the big miscellaneous basket), and that's half the battle right there.

Are any of your sewing or crafting spaces shared with other essential (or non-essential) parts of your home?  What kind of creative storage solutions have you come up with?  And more importantly, how do you keep your space tidy?!

13 comments:

  1. Looks like you have it all under control now. Happy sewing!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Nicely done! I'm glad to see you back. I stink at being organized, but am impressed by your organization!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. I suck at being organized too, but needs must, I suppose. :)

      Delete
  3. Very nice organization for such a small area.
    I found your site on Debbie Cook's website.

    I have that SAME Kenmore sewing machine! But I've had it since it was new, a high school graduation gift from my parents. What a nice surprise to see one just like mine. I hope that you enjoy it as much as I have!
    Jackie

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thanks!

      It's a great machine, eh? I found her used in Kingston ON, and I think I was the second owner. She's fantastic, and I wouldn't trade her for one of the new messes for anything!

      Delete
  4. Yay! I have all my sewing stuff in my bedroom too, but it's all gotten a bit crowed and messy- I have been putting of cleaning it for far too long!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. That's the worst, eh? I'd rather make the mess, not clean it up! I need someone to come along behind me and tidy up after I finish a project. lol

      Delete
  5. Mirrored closet doors!!! Looks like you did an amazing job with the space you have. You always have the niftiest solutions. I got the idea from you for pinning instruction sheets to a bulletin board. What a difference that made. I haven't been sewing for long, so I don't have a lot to tidy up just yet.... although my fabric situation is getting out of hand quickly. I can't wait to see the first sewing project created in your new space!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thanks! Aha, I remember the early days of sewing. 'I don't need all that fiddly sewing supplies, this thingy I have onhand will work perfectly fine'. And then you start reading blogs where they talk about how This sewing gadget is So Amazing, and then suddenly you find yourself with 12 bins of sewing stuff, and that doesn't include the fabric... :D

      Delete
  6. wow that's so inspiring!! i'm currently in a small space and the next move will take me into a smaller space, so i LOVE that you posted this! i can't wait to see how you end up refining it after you bang out a few projects :)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thanks! I've been poking around pinterest to see what neat ideas people have come up with. :) Good luck with your move and organizing your own tiny sewing space!

      Delete
  7. Looks so tidy. I could never have a space like that for sewing. Nearest I get is a half size kids wardrobe I use to keep my fabric, patterns and notions in. And a small side table in the living room with my sewing kit (and whatever project I'm working on). As I hand sew I don't have to find somewhere to put my sewing machine (I do have a 'mini' travel sewing machine...but we've had a falling out and its gone back in the box. lol!)

    ReplyDelete

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...