Is your sewing area 'inviting'?
09-28-2010, 09:50 AM
#21
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Growing up we had a "living room" always neat ready for any company that might come. Single mother rasing a child in small apartments I utilized all space but kept that living room. Now retired I said no more and moved my sewing room to the largest room - the living room! Any visitors are more than welcome to see my projects and accept the mess. Or head to the kitchen.
09-28-2010, 10:08 AM
#22
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When we became empty nesters, I rejoiced that I would actually get my own sewing room. But before I could organize it, every stray piece of "stuff" was loaded into it by my DH who was "just straightening up." Then he would complain about the living room, which had become my quilting room, since there wasn't anywhere to sit (except at my machine) because every surface was covered with fabric, tools, etc.
Well, we just did some painting and cleaned out the garage and had 12' of shelves built -- 4 shelves x 12' = 48' of shelf space. So this weekend, we are emptying all the "stuff" out of what will become my sewing room. And I'm having 12' of shelves built in there. Then we will arrange my sewing tables and cutting table, then slowly move everything back in. That will give me the opportunity to sort fabrics, tools, etc., and decide what to keep and what to give away. everything will have a "home" and hopefully, I'll be able to keep it straightened up with just a little effort.
Well, we just did some painting and cleaned out the garage and had 12' of shelves built -- 4 shelves x 12' = 48' of shelf space. So this weekend, we are emptying all the "stuff" out of what will become my sewing room. And I'm having 12' of shelves built in there. Then we will arrange my sewing tables and cutting table, then slowly move everything back in. That will give me the opportunity to sort fabrics, tools, etc., and decide what to keep and what to give away. everything will have a "home" and hopefully, I'll be able to keep it straightened up with just a little effort.
09-28-2010, 10:13 AM
#23
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Originally Posted by mygirl66
For awhile, I had the Amityville sewing room. I would staart to go in it, and it would say "GET OUT!" in a low hissing voice! A few times, I just backed out, closed the door, and thought , another day. So last week, I took some chocolate & holy water up there, and exercised the demons from the room.I have gone in there a few times since, just to touch the fabric, and come up with a few ideas of what I want to do next!
09-28-2010, 10:39 AM
#24
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Originally Posted by Bluphrog
Well, we just did some painting and cleaned out the garage and had 12' of shelves built -- 4 shelves x 12' = 48' of shelf space. So this weekend, we are emptying all the "stuff" out of what will become my sewing room. And I'm having 12' of shelves built in there. Then we will arrange my sewing tables and cutting table, then slowly move everything back in. That will give me the opportunity to sort fabrics, tools, etc., and decide what to keep and what to give away. everything will have a "home" and hopefully, I'll be able to keep it straightened up with just a little effort.
09-28-2010, 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by mygirl66
For awhile, I had the Amityville sewing room. I would staart to go in it, and it would say "GET OUT!" in a low hissing voice! A few times, I just backed out, closed the door, and thought , another day. So last week, I took some chocolate & holy water up there, and exercised the demons from the room.I have gone in there a few times since, just to touch the fabric, and come up with a few ideas of what I want to do next!
09-28-2010, 10:57 AM
#26
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I prefer a clean sewing room when I start a new project. It only takes a few minutes to throw the scraps in a bag, put the thread and bobbins away, change your needle and clean the fuzzies out of the machine and empty the trash.
That way I find all my tools I need for the next project.
That way I find all my tools I need for the next project.
09-28-2010, 11:02 AM
#27
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I make a mess during a project and then put everything in order after I'm done and the whole process starts again, with the next project. I actually found yardage I bought a while ago and don't quite remember what I was going to use it for. :oops:
09-28-2010, 11:36 AM
#28
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Originally Posted by tlrnhi
I organized my room, now I can't find a darn thing and I don't feel comfortable in it.
So, I started a small project, pulling things out and "messing up" a little and I'm right back at home. Guess I love chaos......
So, I started a small project, pulling things out and "messing up" a little and I'm right back at home. Guess I love chaos......
09-28-2010, 12:28 PM
#30
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Originally Posted by Deara
I prefer a clean sewing room when I start a new project. It only takes a few minutes to throw the scraps in a bag, put the thread and bobbins away, change your needle and clean the fuzzies out of the machine and empty the trash.
That way I find all my tools I need for the next project.
That way I find all my tools I need for the next project.
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