Tips for Keeping Your Sewing Space Organized
Tackle Tools, Fabric, and Thread!
Whether your sewing space is a small area in the dining room or an entire room, it pays to organize it well – and keep it that way. Being able to quickly find what you need when you need it is a huge timesaver, so the time spent in organizing your tools and supplies is well worth it.
Sherri McConnell has written excellent guidelines to get you started. Give them careful consideration as you’re organizing your space. While they may seem simple, they’re likely to trigger ideas to help you create a more functional sewing area.
One of Sherri’s tips is to label everything. While that may seem like a tedious project, it will save you so much time later as you hunt for tools and supplies.
There are many ways to store fabric so you can easily keep track of what you have. Lindsay Conner’s article lists several ideas to get you started. Start with her article, linked to below, then explore the many fabric storage ideas found here.
Keeping your thread neat and organized can be one of the biggest challenges for maintaining a tidy, well-organized sewing space. The first step is determining how to organize them (by type, color, etc.). Then tackle where and how you want spools and bobbins stored. Rachel Hauser offers several suggestions for both aspects in the article below.
