If you know me by following me on Instagram, you would notice I like to hoard fabric. I’m surprised to actually see how much i have now that I’ve organised it on to fabric boards.
Why fabric boards you ask, well I’ve tried piling metres of fabric on each other and it doesn’t work for me as it ends up on the floor in a messy heap. So using boards seems to be a great solution as it allows me to pull one fabric board out (well providing the shelf isn’t stuffed to the brim, it does require two hands at the moment).
I trolled the interweb to find a video/tutorial to guide me to what materials I should use and how to do it “pro” stylee! This YouTube video is great as it shows the fabric being wrapped around comic book boards, step by step. This blog post (which I found on pinterest) is great too!
I’ve put a wee tutorial under here, but it’s so simple to do if you want to show off your fabric stash to the max.
My sewing room needs to become functional and comfortable to use. It needs organising, so I can pull fabric and pattern out, yet put them back in their place when I’m done for the day. This “putting thing back” needs to become my ethos all over the house, but that’s another post for another time! And before Mr C quickly jumps in, I’ll change the subject!).
I’ve pulled a lot of ideas rather from Pinterest so “had to” create a mood board so I could scale down some ideas and think what I want from my SR.
Two tables would be useful, preferably the same as I join the together to cut out patterns and fabric. One would sit under the skylight as that would be ideal for using the naturally light, providing it’s not too bright to take photographs of my finish projects.
Before I get ahead of myself – the three main points that need to go into the sewing room are: atlier
I don’t want to spend a fortune so as you can see Ikea furniture it is and it’s the basic range as everything adds up very quickly!
The notice board will be handy for what project I’m currently working on and what the next few are. It should keep me focused. It will also a provide a place for all these business cards and fliers that I seem to collect!
I started this post 5 months ago but there have been some changes already and I can now share them!
The room has finally been painted and now shelving has been installed and is very quickly being filled up!
Trying to organise with billy shelvingThe desk is much bigger now and is now under the skylight for ultimate natural light!
My sewing space is still going through changes so don’t think these are final photos. I will post the final touches and a much tidier space very soon!
Do you have a sewing room? Do you have any tips on how to organise it? Have I missed anything, I’m sure I have!? Please feel free to comment below and give tips!
Seeing all these occasion dresses at work makes me wanna twirl in something elaborate, and I particularly like a bit of silk chiffon.
It’s lovely and floaty, but I’ve never worked with such delicate fabric. The thought of working with such gives me a slight buzz, I’m not quite such if it’s excitement or anxiety!
This post stems from looking at Pinterest and becoming inspired to make such a dress. After spotting a dress, I decided to make a Chiffon Board.
Above, is the dress that started the Chiffon trouble!
You could say I’m a hoarder of projects and i’ll admit that, I think I know my Husband will say that on my behalf also! What can I say, I just can’t help myself.
My sewing room is in a mess so before I start on any projects it has to be organised and finished. Yes, still getting refurbed – it’s taking a lot longer than planned.
Oh, big news! I have a second job and it’s in a fabric shop … my life struggle with fabric, patterns and projects is only going to get worse!
For the time being I’ll be looking into patterns for the chiffon dress – if you know of any please comment in below and any tips would be appreciated!
Yeap I splurged on more fabric. “Ooooops I did it again”!
But gorgeous still and at a metre each from Sew Sew Fabrics. I spotted their sale from an ad in the latest issue of Love Sewing magazine and couldn’t quite stop myself.
Now the hard task of thinking what project for each piece of fabric!
A little more in-depth view for all you fabric lovers!
Birdy Birdy!
Fabulous FloralSewing Spectacular!
Disclaimer: All views are my own and bought the fabric myself!
My past projects are being pulled and shared from the other blog: Emma’s Cakey Bakey Adventures.
So what have I done that I’ve mentioned on the other blog?
Dahlia Dress – Colette Pattern
Hydrangea Skirt – simplicity
Camera Strap
Camera Accessory case
Christmas dress
And not mentioned but still really should …
Groover the hand puppet!
And two other dresses that I’m using the same pattern as the Christmas dress
Plus a little teaser for the next dress!
I’ll try and give as much information as I can on the upcoming projects – such as the pattern, the fabrics, how long it took me, how difficult was it … If I miss something sewing related please ask me and I will share!
I wanted to create somewhere separate for my sewing projects (dramas) and shenanigans. Rather than just be mixed up with my other adventures, this blog will be all about sewing. I plan to review patterns, share projects, show off my finished articles and share my local sewing knowledge and finds.
With this blog, I want to push myself and build both my skills and confidence. Hopefully, I can give some of you some insight and influence to push on through these “oh I don’t think I can do this” projects too.
Come on and wind up that bobbin, push that foot down on that pedal and let’s create!
Sew Do It Emma 