The idea of me writing about sewing room organisation is hilarious. I've said it before, and I'll say it again. I am the most disorganised person ever. I know a lot of people say this about themselves, but it's really true about me. No really, it is.
My sewing room has finally come to fruition - it's gorgeous and light and sunny (and there will lots of pictures to come, I'm sure). It has lots of built in shelving, perfect for the big stuff- fabric, wool, pieces of felt, patterns and books.
It's the little things that do my head in, though, and sewing certainly has a lot of bits and pieces associated with it! Sewing machine needles and hand sewing needles, safety pins, bobbins, straight pins, bodkins, bits of bias and ric rac, sewing machine feet, buttons - the list goes on and on.
Take a look at the contents of my 'bits and pieces' box....
My sewing room has finally come to fruition - it's gorgeous and light and sunny (and there will lots of pictures to come, I'm sure). It has lots of built in shelving, perfect for the big stuff- fabric, wool, pieces of felt, patterns and books.
It's the little things that do my head in, though, and sewing certainly has a lot of bits and pieces associated with it! Sewing machine needles and hand sewing needles, safety pins, bobbins, straight pins, bodkins, bits of bias and ric rac, sewing machine feet, buttons - the list goes on and on.
Take a look at the contents of my 'bits and pieces' box....
There had to be a better system!
Searching in the spare room (Lizzy calls it the 'messy room' for obvious reasons!) for Martin's shoes, I came across 24 metal tins that were the perfect size for all my tiny sewing bits. I spent the afternoon sorting and loved the fact that all of my things were neat and organised. But then, how to organise the tins?
I found my solution at Ikea. (is there anything you can't find at Ikea?) A magnetic metal board and some tiny magnets. Add some spray glue and some grey spotted fabric from my stash...
Searching in the spare room (Lizzy calls it the 'messy room' for obvious reasons!) for Martin's shoes, I came across 24 metal tins that were the perfect size for all my tiny sewing bits. I spent the afternoon sorting and loved the fact that all of my things were neat and organised. But then, how to organise the tins?
I found my solution at Ikea. (is there anything you can't find at Ikea?) A magnetic metal board and some tiny magnets. Add some spray glue and some grey spotted fabric from my stash...
and voila - a magnetic bits and pieces wall storage solution!
I love it and it's inspired me to keep the whole sewing room under control. Does anyone have any tips and hints for a girl who needs a bit of organisation remediation?
Caroline
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