Okay, friends. Is your sewing room a mess? I know mine is, so no secrets here. We are keeping it real. Every time I finish a project, it looks like a tornado hit my sewing room. On social media I see videos of quilters and sewists who are making reels of their sewing projects in their perfectly beautiful sewing rooms and I just want you to know that I don’t know how they do it! I can either have a aesthetically-pleasing sewing room or I can have a sewing project in progress. I can not have both simultaneously. If I’m sewing, I’m making a mess. And it’s the cleaning up part that I dread.
Let’s roll up our sleeves and embark on an organization journey. Surely, with a bit more organization, our sewing projects won’t throw us into a tailspin of clutter and mess. Let’s transform our messy sewing rooms into a haven of creativity and productivity. Here are 7 tips to help us organize our sewing rooms like a pro:
Assess Your Space: Before diving headfirst into the organizing process, take a step back and evaluate your sewing room. Consider the layout, storage options, and how you currently use the space. This assessment will help you identify areas for improvement and plan your organization strategy effectively.
Declutter Ruthlessly: The first step to achieving a well-organized sewing room is to declutter. Be ruthless and purge any supplies, tools, or materials that you no longer use or need. Donate or recycle items that are still in good condition but no longer serve a purpose in your crafting or sewing endeavors.
Invest in Storage Solutions: Invest in storage solutions that cater to your specific needs. Consider options such as shelving units, storage bins, baskets, jars, and drawer organizers. Utilize vertical space to maximize storage capacity without taking up precious floor space.
Create Zones: Divide your sewing room into different zones. For example, designate a sewing zone, an ironing area, a cutting area, and so on. This will help streamline your process and everything will have a place.
Label Everything: Labels are your best friend when it comes to organization. Use labels to identify the contents of storage bins, drawers, shelves, and containers. This will not only make it easier to find what you need but also help maintain order in your sewing room over time.
How cute are these organizational thimble cups? They come in three different colors and work great for scissors, marking pencils, seam rippers, and more. Plus they’re adorable. Find them on Missouri Star Quilt Co. or click here.
Utilize Wall Space: Don’t overlook the potential of your sewing room’s walls for storage. Install hooks, pegboards, or wall-mounted organizers to hang tools, scissors, ribbons, and other supplies. This will free up valuable workspace and keep frequently used items within arm’s reach.
Regular Maintenance: Make it a habit to tidy up your sewing room regularly to prevent clutter from accumulating. Spend a few minutes at the end of each crafting session to put away supplies, discard trash, and straighten up your workspace. This will save you time and frustration in the long run. This is where I get bogged down. lol. How do I end up with such a messy floor? Add sweeping or vacuuming to the step.
By following these 7 tips, you can take control of your sewing room and create a space that inspires creativity, productivity, and joy. So roll up your sleeves, grab some storage bins, and get ready to transform your cluttered chaos into a beautifully organized craft haven!
This sewing room storage cabinet holds so much stuff! It’s called the Bandicoot II by Arrow Sewing and wowza! On the left is how it looks closed, the center photo shows how it looks with the doors opened, and the photo on the right shows how the sewing machine can be raised, and you will be ready to sew! Just add chair and fabric! I love it! Find it online at Missouri Star Quilt Co. or click here.
Happy organizing, cleaning, and sewing! ‘Til next time!
Beth
P.S. Update: Since I wrote this article, I have cleaned my entire sewing room and organized it! Splitting the room up into different areas was key! I focused on one section at a time and voila! I have a clean room!
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I’ve found cleaning up as I go works best for me. I’ll leave out whatever I need to finish it but the moment I don’t need something it gets put away. That way I’m not overwhelmed at the end of the project. After each large project (like a quilt), since it’s taken a longish time for me to finish I’ll do a complete sewing room cleaning – dusting a vacuuming. But I won’t do that for smallish projects (like a tote bag). It’s amazing how easily a sewing room can get dusty!
I try to keep projects in a tub. One tub for each project. That way I don’t lose parts of the project. I also like to completely clean my sewing room after each project is complete.