Does your sewing space need a good clean-up? Whether you’ve got a dedicated sewing room or do your sewing on the dining room table, a good organizing and decluttering goes a long way to boosting your productivity and creativity. Often, though, the very idea of organizing and decluttering is just too overwhelming. It’s a big job to take on! Sara from Radiant Home Studio has a great post to help you. She breaks it all down into easily manageable chunks so you can tackle your stuff and get it all back in order, so you’re ready to get sewing again.
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Declutter Your Sewing Space & Supplies to Spark Creativity, by Radiant Home Studio
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As a passionate sewer, I know how easy it is for my sewing space to become cluttered and disorganized. Fabric scraps, thread, and supplies can quickly pile up and take over. But, with a little bit of time and effort, it’s possible to declutter and reorganize your sewing space, making it a more enjoyable and productive space to work in.
The first step in decluttering and reorganizing your sewing space is to take everything out of the room and sort through it. This includes all fabrics, thread, supplies, and tools. As you sort through your items, ask yourself if you’ve used each item in the past year. If not, it’s probably time to let it go. Donate or sell items that you no longer need or use.
Next, it’s important to create an organization system that works for you. This can include storage containers, shelving units, or even a pegboard to hang tools and supplies. It’s important to group like items together and label everything, so it’s easy to find what you need when you need it.
My personal favorite organization tip is to use plastic storage bins
to store my fabric scraps. I sort them by color, and it makes it easy to find the perfect scrap when I need it. Also, I like to use clear containers for my thread and supplies, so I can see what I have at a glance.
When it comes to keeping your sewing space organized, it’s important to have a dedicated spot for everything. That means having a designated area for your sewing machine, cutting table, and ironing board. This will help you stay focused and productive, and it will be much easier to clean up when you’re done.
Another tip for keeping your sewing space organized is to establish a routine for cleaning and maintaining it. This can include setting aside a specific day each week to tidy up and put things away. It’s also important to have a system in place for keeping track of your supplies, so you know when you’re running low on something and need to restock.
Decluttering and reorganizing your sewing space can be a daunting task, but it’s well worth the effort. With a little bit of time and effort, you can create a more enjoyable and productive space to work in. Remember to keep like items together, label everything, and establish a routine for cleaning and maintaining your space. By following these tips, you’ll be able to enjoy your sewing space and focus on what you love most – creating!
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