MY SEWING ROOM Tour, Supplies, & Organization

[@georgebricker2224]

Suggestion for threading the sergers for everyone. In the industry we do not unthread it every time to change colours. We just cut the thread at the cone. Knot the new colour on with the smallest and neatest knot possible. Cut the tail of the knot to about two inches and pull it through the tension wheels and loopers. Do not pull the knot through the eye of the needle. Cut the thread at the knot and thread the needle. Voila you did not end up taking endless time rethreading.

[@taylormade9931]

that’s an incredible idea. thanks for sharing

[@SK-ki1te]

I’ve heard of this method and it’s the only reason I still dream of getting a serger, otherwise I know I’d never be able to deal with it! I freak out enough threading any needle!

[@helloworld5028]

For the scraps, Closet Core Pattern has a free pattern for a pouf cover to fill with said scraps. It has a zipper so you can add or remove any scraps!

[@EmilyLightly]

Ooh this is the perfect solution, thank you!

[@reallyaznokidding]

Use double sided tape that is used for rugs to attach the top to the drawers. It's thick and sturdy.

[@charlottebarnes9600]

Get you some of that rubbery nonslip and no- slide shelf liner at the Dollar Stores! It will keep the Machines, the Presser Foot, the Desk top all from moving! Also, a Great Jar opener!

[@dottiemathews6853]

YEP YOU ARE RIGHT ABOUT THE SINGER HEAVY DUTY SEWING MACHINE. MY BOYFRIEND BROUGHT ME A 4411 FOR CHRISTMAS AND I LOVE IT. I JUST GOT BACK INTO SEWING AND I JUST LOVE SEWING ON IT. VERY RECOMMENDABLE! LOVE YOUR SEWING ROOM BY THE WAY. I AM IN THE PROCESS OF GETTING MINE TOGETHER.

[@knitknack2285]

If you put that grippy shelf liner under your machines it helps with vibrations. Your tour was great, you have a great area to create!

[@Nadine-xb4oj]

I just love your sewing space, I’ m trying to find inspo for my little sewing corner but everything I watch most ytbers sewing rooms they are so crowded it gives me anxiety, while yours gives me soft and calm vibes ❤

[@ginalibrizzi5204]

I so enjoyed your tour, and it inspired several ideas for my own space. Well, spaces, really. They might involve changing up the functions of some rooms. Anyway, a few ideas and tips for you: * I think if you exactly swap the location and orientation of your vintage sewing machine and the little chest of drawers, that would work nicely. * I often use fabric scraps or remnants in up cycling or re-fashioning projects. They can also be used to make a scrap quilt, or an assortment of scrap quilt blocks to combine with other designs and add interest. * I love the clean, sleek, look of your room, but if you’re willing to make use of some vertical space, you could add hooks to a section of the wall for hanging works in progress (freeing up the window ledge), or for anything else you might find useful to hang. I’m really inspired by your sewing project journal, and by your discipline to make a fabric inventory. I tend to buy fabric just because I love it (especially on sale) and then decide what to do with it. I also have an ever-growing assortment of items to use for up cycling, and I’ve completely lost track of it. The task of taking inventory seems daunting, but it’s the only way I’ll be able to see what I have available at a glance!

[@tinamcnalley2575]

Hello Emily! Very nice sewing room. Lucky you! When I was your age, I was in heaven when I rented an apartment with a 7'x7' walk-in closet, that allowed me to use the front half of the closet for my sewing. When I worked designing commercial offices and selling the furniture, we used the white foam double stick tape to attach tops to pedestals. It will hold in it place for years, though you'll need to remove those small plastic risers to get a smooth application. I would just use one strip from front to back of each pedestal. Plus, should you need to move the desk, it will pull apart easy enough and you will have plenty of room to add another strip for reattaching. My favorite ironing board padding is wool. I was able to find an old wool blanket at a thrift store for $3 that was a bit moth eaten, but the holes don't matter. The moths (or their larva) do matter, so that purchase went directly into the washing machine (hot water) and dryer. Washing like this felts the fabric nicely making it thicker. I used 3 layers, placed on the ironing board and pressed firmly with a steam iron, to get a firm (non-squishy) padding, before placing the cover on top. Did the same to my sister's with a thrifted piece of someone's leftover pool table fabric. Check with your family to see if anyone has an old wool blanket they're no longer using. I even think it's a wonderful usage of great grandpa's army blanket. As for the closet, if you own, I would outfit the closet with more of the wire shelving - properly designed and installed. Even while I was still renting, I asked permission to redo the closets if I left the shelving behind when I moved. All of my landlords were thrilled! You just don't need enclosed cabinets in a closet with a door. (Before offices, my first design job was doing those wire closets when they first hit the market. It's still the most space efficient way to organize a closet.)

[@EmilyLightly]

These are all such great tips, thank you so much!

[@RogueAPBT]

Love your setup and aesthetic. Thanks for the tour. I might actually check out one of those monitor stands for my own space.

[@Marina.Kudrevskaya]

That's such a great sewing room, Emily! I enjoyed your room tour and your tendency to organization :) I would love to see your patterns when you are ready to start selling them. Lots of love from Istanbul!

[@cupi1498]

Hey Emily just recently discovered your channel and I’m binging all of your videos 🥰 have you considered putting a shelf and display the vintage sewing machine? I think it would look cool and save space

[@EmilyLightly]

That's a great idea! It's pretty heavy but a sturdy shelf would do the trick. Thank you!

[@stunningjunk]

Love it, took away lots of great ideas for my sewing room!

[@mollylindell6009]

Love the layout of your room. Thanks for showing your cutting space. Some of the sewing room tours don't show this feature. Makes you wonder how they manage cutting. Thanks for an informative tour..

[@jaynesimmons2403]

That’s awesome. Thanks for posting.

[@jacmary6580]

Hi Emily just happened across your channel and love it so I’m a new subscriber x I love your room and it has given me a lot of inspiration. I would make those seat pads for the window sill as you could make separate pads which could stand up to the side when you are working so that you can still use the space for overflow, and then put them back when not in use xx

[@rosemaryhannah3467]

I've got a similar set up with two sets of Alex drawers and the Lagkapten table top but mine has predrilled holes for screws to go through the top of the chests of drawers into the table top. They were quite difficult to line up but the top is securely attached to the drawers.

[@carolineioannidis4186]

Thank you for sharing your sewing room tour. ❤❤❤

[@designermiltonaaron_]

The layout is so amazing!!!!

[@jmca110]

I had that setup once and I used wide Velcro under the table and the Alex drawers. It works great!

[@belindal9181]

Nice sewing room! It is very nice to have your own space for your craft. I would use Gorilla wood glue for the desk top, I know it has worked very well for me.

[@joulsw3739]

Double side self adhesive Velcro. You can get industrial strength which I used and it takes a huge effort to separate the two pieces plus super strong adhesive.

[@EmilyLightly]

This sounds like it would work great, I'm gonna give it a shot! Thank you so much!

[@homeschoolislaamiyyah2967]

simple and light and nice.

[@beatrizjimenezz9447]

Está super bonito, me gusta que se ve limpio y organizado 😍

[@katrinalevin4064]

What a nice sewing room. Well suited for all your needs. I was wondering, can you take the doors off of your fabric cupboards? That might be an easy way to make your fabric visible.

[@blufaerie]

I use an IKEA table top with legs and I noticed the table shaking today. I wonder if double sided Velcro tape might help? Air threading on that baby lock sounds like a dream! I hate threading my serger so everything has the same beige overlock seam! I found a couple of those IKEA drawers at thrift stores and I love them!

[@EmilyLightly]

Velcro is a great idea! I'm gonna try it, thank you!

[@samanthasink984]

How do you fold up your patterns so small to fit in fold cabinets? I find that once I tape them together, they don’t fold well. I end up rolling them , but storing large rolls of taped computer paper isn’t my ideal organization method.

[@daniellepierson8821]

Great room very clean lines

[@Threadystitchsew]

Hello I absolutely love your sewing room, especially how you store your pdf patterns. Am just wondering where did you get the dark file to put your pdf.

[@naomim5015]

Very interested in the chair; the link however took me to a different (clear) desk chair....

[@Threadystitchsew]

Hey am just wondering where did you get the files from to put your pdf patterns in the alex drawer with file support .

[@katarinanzka]

Where did you get the hanging file folders?

[@Threadystitchsew]

Hey I love your sewing tour but I just wondering when you put your pdf in your Alex drawers where did you get them from

[@EmilyLightly]

The drawers are from ikea!

[@katapult0987]

H&M stores accept fabric scraps for recycling if you don’t find a use for them.

[@kathytyler5302]

Where did you get the cutting table

[@jessicanaquin9466]

Where do you thrift your sewing notions?

[@lindadavelaar6883]

Love your space! Curious about the Singer Heavy Duty machine. Does it make decent buttonholes?

[@EmilyLightly]

Yes, I love the buttonhole function. It's totally automatic so you just press a lever and it goes through all four steps! And gives a very clean result. It's such an upgrade from my old machine haha.

[@MichellePoireGuillen]

Hi Emily! How have you been finding your Singer Heavy Duty sewing machine?

[@EmilyLightly]

I love it and it works great for my needs! I think it’s been at least a year since I’ve had it now and I’ve had no issues. I should probably bring it in for a service soon though haha

[@eprohoda]

Bonjournice to meet you~L ike it. you made cool editing.

[@kerstinhoyer4526]

I have my machines organized in a similar way. I have them connected to electricity in the back of the desk so I can just pull the machine I need to the front and use it. With my new serger however, the cord is so short that this doesn't work. It looks like your serger is connected from the back. How do you manage with the cord? It looks like I have the same serger as you...

[@2mpresstendance]

💖🌹🥰🤗👌

[@sharonroxas1631]

“Sewist” is that a word? Fabric artist is more appropriate.👍🏼