Tip of the Week: You Should See My Sewing Room
We hear this all the time at the shop. And when most of our customers say, "You should see my sewing room," they don't mean they'd like us all to pop on over to see how clean and fabulously organized it is. They generally mean, "It's a disaster zone!" Here are a few ideas for keeping your favorite space under control.
Each time you wrap up a project take a few minutes to put away the supplies you're finished using. Sort the scraps, file the pattern, and generally clear the decks. This is a common sense tip, but how often do you just shove things aside in your excitement to get on to the next project?
If you work on multiple projects at once (that's most of us), plastic bins are your friend. We sell the ones shown here in several colors, but whether you use these, ones you already have around the house, or those that you purchase at a discount store, see-through bins with lids are a great way to stay organized and be able to find what you need when you need it. Large zip-lock bags work too, but they don't stack and store as well as bins.
When you finish sewing a project, take the time to clean and oil your machine and put in a new needle. Then you're ready to go when you start something new and won't be tempted to put off this important regular maintenance.
Every once in a while, go through your thread. Tedious yes, but it really helps to do this occasionally. Organized by color and type, toss out very old thread, and take stock of what you have. This will save you money over time as you'll be less likely to buy a new spool of thread just because you're not sure if you have the color you need at home.
These are just a few of many ways to keep your sewing space in order. If you have other ideas that you'd like for us to share send us an e-mail.
