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I save my empty up-right tissue boxes and use them next to my machine for threads, clippings and stuff. When they are full, I toss them out. Spring is near so i may start putting them out for the birds to use as nesting.
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When trying to match difficult seams I use glue stick on both of the seams and finger press them together. Works like a charm, they stay put so I can pin them on each side of the seam.
I use a nut pick as a stiletto, it is cheaper (you can get them at the $ store) and they are not sharp. I use a coffee cup to hold my glue upside down so I always glue at the top & ready to use. |
Originally Posted by Janet Leigh
I cut all scraps into squares of various sizes that I put into marked shoe boxes. I keep the 2" squares in a small box next to my machine and use as "anchor" cloth before and after I sew a seam. I take the sewn pairs on road trips and hand sew into 4 patches.
When my daughter wants to sit & chat while I'm sewing, or my granddaughters visit, they love to sew the 2" squares together on my extra machine. We get to visit and sew at the same time. |
Originally Posted by aggie
Use the large AM & PM pill storage boxes purchased at Dollar Tree. Scrub off the days of the week and use it for my "feet" and label them. Nice because you can just throw it around and not have to search for the right foot.
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Love this idea!
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I shorten my old sturdy ironing board to use as a table when I'm sitting down or working on small projects. I have used the end of the ironing board as a pin cushion too (can't have enough pin cushions lying around!) Also, I've recently recycled an old TV cart with wheels for a mobile storage unit. I use a large clear bin for scraps so I can pull out little pieces in a jiffy when making small items or embellishing things. I use the end of my lint brush for a stylist. One of my favorite hints learned from my sewing machine dealer is using a curved nail scissors for seam ripping & cutting threads for embroidery.
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[quote=MaryAnna]
Originally Posted by nanna-up-north
I use an old drying rack when I'm working on a quilt that has a lot of strips to cut and stitch. I'll stack the same color and size strips on one spot and another color and/or size strips on another spot. It's so easy to grab just the right color and/or size. I used to pile them in a box and it would get all messy..... this is so much better
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Love this idea - thanks!
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Originally Posted by Carron
I glued a narrow magnetic strip across the top front of my sewing machine. Then when I am sewing something that has the straight pins and as they approach the needle, I pull them out and stick them onto the magnetic strip. Nothing falling onto the floor or worse into the lap.
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clever idea to use up both the extra scraps and glass bulbs I have laying around!
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