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Originally Posted by Betty J
There are times when my sewing room looks like a crazy woman has been working in it. However, I have to clean up and put everything back in place otherwise I can't bear to go into my sewing room. I can't stand starting a new project in the mess of the previous one.
Right now my sewing room is tidy and my DH wanted to know where everything went. I told him back where it came from. I try to be as organised as I can and I do have a place for everything and make a habit of putting things back where they live as I like to spent time sewing and not looking for things. I have spent countless hours over the years organising my sewing room. This is not to say that there are times when something in particular can't be found. I try to aim threads and fabric scaps at the bin to minimise mess on the floor and sweep the threads dropped before I leave the room. For example:I have my machine embroidery threads filed in numerical order and each container is marked with the thread numbers. I use the colour card to choose the thread and then can go to the exact location and when I put them away, they go back into the rightful container so they can be readily found again. I am sure there is no perfect system just whatever works for you. |
I just close the door to "my" room!!!!!
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All I can tell you is that I make myself clean up after major projects. It helps if you have to share the space with another family member (ie a young adult) and you want them to keep their space in the house clean too. Which is about once a month the room gets real clean. Then time for a new project to start the process all over. I try to put the things I don't need away before getting real involved in my project. K
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Originally Posted by zenabe
Hi, I straighten my sewing room almost every time I use it. As soon as I start my project(s), it seems to look like a tornado hit it. I can't seem to keep it straighten up. Any suggestions? Or do I just live with it and this is the way it goes. How do I stay organized?
If you find the answer to this one, please post it. I read somewhere that in order to be creative you must make a mess. Kind of like the saying, "You can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs." |
LOL just began a new project and it does take so much room but I do put all the fabrics away after but it sort of crowds you out after a while haha
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My sewing room in messy, but it works for me. That is one reason why I have so many seam rippers.....gotta be able to find one when I need it!
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Originally Posted by zenabe
Hi, I straighten my sewing room almost every time I use it. As soon as I start my project(s), it seems to look like a tornado hit it. I can't seem to keep it straighten up. Any suggestions? Or do I just live with it and this is the way it goes. How do I stay organized?
I do find that plastic pans, like dish pans help me to keep each project together, even if I have two or three going at once. I just toss all the stuff for that project into the pan. I found some that are shallower and larger than a dish pan (sort of like a kitty litter size) that allow me to keep finished blocks nice and flat and have room for the unsewn bits also. |
I am so glad I am not the only one ! If anyone finds the answers please let us know.But I can almost find just about anything........ almost. It is kinda like a mystery hunt you'll never know what you'll find and then it is kinda like Christmas ! So I guess it really is ok after all LOL
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I get stressed out when my sewing room gets really bad, that is when I have to stop and clean it up again before I can start a new project. More often than not, it is a mess. I only straight up when it gets to be a big mess.
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