Sewing Room -- a work in progress!

I've been working really hard on organizing my sewing room. It's so much more fun to sew in a room that's tidy, organized, and inviting! You may remember my (very embarassing!) "before" shot a few months back -- ugh. Well, I am very happy to say it hasn't looked like that SINCE then... but it has been getting better and better in subsequent months! There is still a lot to be done, including some light decorating, but it has come a long, long way.

(note my high tech drawer locking system -- a toy broom. It gets the job done!)


We got four of these adjustable 6 foot shelves on Craigslist for a total of $40 a couple years ago. Not too shabby! Two of them are in my sewing room, and two are in the basement, mostly unused. Well, last week I stole two shelves from the ones in the basement and added them to the shelves in my sewing room. I now have six shelves on each side, which means much less wasted space in between each shelf. Happy dance!

I love my little configuration on the top shelf of fun things I've collected over the years. That mini sewing machine just kills me -- and I love the giant scissors and giant pincushion next to it! The blue case holds another little sewing machine.

The less-interesting side. I still need something to go on the top shelf over here. But, while kind of boring, the rest of it is well-organized. Look how those baskets fit in the shelves just like drawers. No wasted space, hooray!

Still on the list:

~ A cover for my neglected serger. Poor thing is quite dusty! I do use it, for sure, but it needs a cover for protection and for cuteness.

~ Hang my bulletin board on the wall behind the sewing machine. And hopefully my atomic-style clock that needs a repair.

~ And, my favorite, the skinny little shelf I have ready and waiting to be hung above the bulletin board. That's where all my LPS Blythes are going to sit. I can't wait for that!

~ The closet needs another once-over. I have gotten rid of boxes and bags and bags and boxes of sewing supplies I knew I would never use -- but the closet is still very full. Don't worry, it still looks very organized. I just know there's more I can do in there!