My Sewing Room Tour

We're exploring my creative space in this sewing room tour. Check out all the different corners of my sewing cave and get some good ideas for organizing notions, fabric, tools along the way.
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[@ElizabethMadeThisSEW]

It's the grand tour of my sewing space! I've worked so hard to make it homey and functional! Enjoy it!

[@WinMichele]

Call me nosy but I love looking at other people’s sewing rooms and sewing what they have!

[@ElizabethMadeThisSEW]

It's so interesting, isn't it Michele?! We all organize things a little different, and it's good to get some new ideas, and it's fun to see where people hang out!

[@jandimarco3113]

Wow Elizabeth, fantastic space. If I had a space that large I don’t think i’d Leave it very often! Well done for making it uniquely yours.

[@ElizabethMadeThisSEW]

Thank you Jan! Indeed, it is a favorite spot in my house, and if we ever move, it'll be tough to give it up!

[@annbarnidge2120]

Elizabeth, your Singer machine is a 201, which is called the "Rolls Royce" of sewing machines. It is widely known to be the best machine Singer ever made, and the Rolls Royce company actually chose this model to sew their leather interiors. Get her off the floor and give her the respect she deserves!!! ☺

[@ElizabethMadeThisSEW]

It is a lovely machine indeed Ann. She's back installed in the table again.

[@annbarnidge2120]

I have one, as well. You are right about the beauty of the stitch this machine sews. I have several machines, a couple of which could have almost bought a small car, but none can compete with this beautiful straight stitch.

[@acsmith8209]

You have a very nice room! I love the vintage feel but updated look as well! I’ve been wanting to try a Janome machine for a long time but not sure which one to purchase. I’ve been using a Singer machine for years which it seems the older it gets the tougher it gets on what it can handle lol so maybe I will stick with it! 💕

[@petmomful2260]

You have a LOVELY sewing room! I like how you keep track of your needles, and which one you are using. How do you know when a needle is shot and it is time to dispose of it? I always read that we should change our needle frequently, but I never notice a difference when I change my needle.

[@ElizabethMadeThisSEW]

Thank you! Ah good question: I grab a sharpie and mark on the shaft after each project. When It's been through 3-4 projects (depending on size), I'll grab a fresh one.

[@auntmayme8119]

I would bet you name your machines. I put a small piece of velcro on the back of my machine needle packages and the opposite velcro on my machine. Then I put the needle package on my machine to show which needle I have in my machine.

[@ElizabethMadeThisSEW]

Guilty! Although they never really "seem" like their names. I love that idea with the velcro Beth--that's a great way to keep from getting things mixed up!

[@christinebell8980]

Great Sewing studio. Very cheerie. My sister has a vintage Singer that she uses for straight stitching, because she says it has the most beautiful straight stitch.

[@myralorraine]

I love your workspace Elizabeth! It’s so full of inspiration from wall-to-wall! I’ve tagged it to my “tutorials“ playlist just so I can refer back to it for ideas, LOL! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@ElizabethMadeThisSEW]

Thanks Myra! It's been a work in progress for a long time, but I love its current state, and I look forward to continuing to break it in over the years!

[@beverleysimmons8080]

Beautiful sewing i am trying to dress mine up some how yours is cozy i am from Newfoundland Canada so cold out

[@ElizabethMadeThisSEW]

Thank you Beverley. Cozy is a word I've definitely thought a lot about in putting my room together. It sounds like that's a word that would help you out in the cold as well! I'm never without my space heater in my room which didn't make it onto the tour, but it's there year round as the basement is definitely chilly except in the dead heat of summer. Thanks so much for watching!

[@Gurpreetkaurbrar7060]

Very nice sister... loving all parts of sewing

[@ElizabethMadeThisSEW]

Thank you!

[@JudithDee]

Your space is fantastic Elizabeth! I see a fork on your scissor magnetic band. What do you use it for 👀😅 I love the stretch guide idea! Very useful!

[@ElizabethMadeThisSEW]

Thanks Judith. The fork is for late night snacking--just kidding! 😂😂 No, for real, I use it for pleating fabrics. The fork makes for really even width pleats that you don't have to measure, and that little cocktail fork makes a nice width pleat that I particularly like. The stretch guide has been a really useful thing for those random knits I pick up on sale that have I have no information on.

[@Nidhifashions]

Very nice room, well organized

[@ElizabethMadeThisSEW]

Thank you Nidhi fashions!

[@rikkib7636]

What an awesome sewing space Elizabeth! Cool dress form, nice that it has arms, lol. I love that you named it after your Gram, she certainly would be proud of you:) I think computerized sewing machines are great for us sewists who shy away from or don't have sergers and cover stitch machines. I use my overcast stitch/foot all the time. I really need to learn to use my moms serger but I'm a coward I guess, lol.

[@ElizabethMadeThisSEW]

Thanks Rikki. I'm looking forward to the arms in helping me determine sleeve lengths a little better--I always have to shorten them, and it'd be great to make a mark and be done with it. You're so right about computerized machines. My first machine that I had as a kid was mechanical and it seemed so complicated/user hostile at the time that I didn't use it at all to its full potential. When I picked it up again as an adult, I was amazed at how easy the computerized machine was to use, and how nice all the different feet were. I'd love to have a machine that was the best of both worlds. A good solid, fast machine with straight stitch, zigzag, different buttonholes and nothing else. Sergers take some time to make friends with, but then you'll be inseparable!

[@mollypate6633]

Hello, Elizabeth! I love your sewing room! You are so creative with how you store everything to get the maximum space! I love the Vintage patterns on the kids table, so cute, and I love that you have a place for your kids to be with you! Thank you for sharing your room with us today! I really enjoyed the tour! Have a great week!

[@ElizabethMadeThisSEW]

Thank you so much Molly! My kids are definitely a part of my life and this room. They're always adding little bits of their art, and I love being able to have a creative space that's mostly mine but also where they're totally welcome. Thanks for watching and touring around. :)

[@joannajp7811]

lots of great ideas for the perfect sewing room/happy place, love it!

[@ElizabethMadeThisSEW]

Thank you Iwavva O. It is a happy place. I'm glad I could share some ideas!

[@sallydingle321]

Hi Elizabeth, fantastic space and my favourite tip was having the measuring lines for your stretch fabric.... great idea 👍😘

[@ElizabethMadeThisSEW]

Thank you Sally! I use that little gauge all the time. There's so many instances where a particular pattern will call for a certain percentage of stretch, but unless you've shopped at a place that records that, it can be a guessing game. The stretch guide is perfect for those times!

[@sharonsienaski3738]

I just discovered your channel. I really enjoyed your tour. It’s very realistic and achievable. Some room tours are so ornate most people couldn’t begin to achieve/ afford.

[@ElizabethMadeThisSEW]

I so agree with you Sharon! It's like perfect kitchens that no one ever cooks in. I will always advocate working with what you have over making something so perfect that you'll never use it!

[@joannjacquin4983]

I loved this video....my introduction to your channel! Your sewing room is wonderful....so inspiring!!

[@ElizabethMadeThisSEW]

Thanks Joann! It's been a lovely space to work in!

[@SewNaturalDane]

I had to laugh, I voted my buttons truly are a free for all! Enjoyed seeing your sewing space. ! I like the way you and your mom wallpapered the table. On my list is to get a large rotary cutting mat too. Would love to see a pattern stash video. BRILLIANT idea of gluing the measuring tape to the table. I'm going to buy a another measuring tape and do that. I have masking tape marking the spots for 36"s now. You have your own woman cave - LOL

[@ElizabethMadeThisSEW]

There's something joyful about a big tin of buttons cascading all over the place, LOL! If I weren't so hard wired to see in color, I'd happily have a big aquarium of them and go fishing when need be! The large rotary mat is such a great thing--it saves so much time, and it's just so convenient. Someone else commented on that, but mine is by MegaMat--I'll put up a link in the description box. I love the little tape measure too. Since I put mine up, I've since seen adhesive backed tapes just for that purpose--so smart and easy! It is truly a woman cave!!!

[@elizabethclaiborne6461]

Your cutting table is exactly what I want. I like those edges with rulers, very slick.

[@ElizabethMadeThisSEW]

It's definitely helpful especially if you have space for it. I use the rulers all the time!

[@pheebelikes3500]

Nice Tour. I think I might make a little space in a room for all of this in the future. Not particularly a craft room, a small room I can get inspired in.

[@ElizabethMadeThisSEW]

Thanks Phoebe. Definitely having a dedicated space is a huge help to get your creativity running. I've seen people make cool spaces out of even a closet!

[@cruisingaltitudewaitress3396]

Beautiful spot to create. What kind of dress form did you choose? Looking to upgrade.

[@ElizabethMadeThisSEW]

I bought mine on Ebay. It was from a seller in New Jersey, I believe the shop is AmericanDressForms. I liked this one because there's detachable arms and it's pinnable. The ones with collapsible shoulders are nice, though a little bit more expensive.

[@SewImani]

What a creative space. So organised and calming.

[@ElizabethMadeThisSEW]

Thanks Sew Spirit and Style! The organization has been a long process, and making it cozy has been equally a journey! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@elizabethclaiborne6461]

If you want to sew fat stuff like jeans you need a one amp motor. That Singer is from a world where women didn’t wear denim. White machines are ace at denim, the fifties ones on.

[@ElizabethMadeThisSEW]

It's true. That machine is very much a disappointment versus denim.

[@dianecrews6130]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful sewing space

[@ElizabethMadeThisSEW]

You are so welcome!

[@mkdb3]

Did Regina come with wheels or did you add them? Mine does not have wheels and I have been looking for some to add.

[@ElizabethMadeThisSEW]

Mine did come with wheels. I found this one searching--it's similar to mine: displayimporter.com/products/ma-025?variant=32309328707678

[@endlessdznsbycarrie8356]

Very cool, organized, bright space!

[@ElizabethMadeThisSEW]

Thank you Carrie! I've put a lot of time into making this room my own and making it a space that my family can be a part of as well.

[@lorraineperry621]

Just adorable. I love the room. Thank you for sharing it.

[@ElizabethMadeThisSEW]

Thanks Lorraine!

[@lisagruber4469]

Great sew room! Where did you get the large cutting mat? How big is it?

[@ElizabethMadeThisSEW]

It's almost 4'x6'. Ultimately we ordered from Amazon, but the particular one is not available anymore. Here is a similar one: www.mynotions.com/product/super-72-cutting-mat/

[@SimpLeeBeth]

Looks fun 😁

[@ivorypowell4024]

very creative ideas everywhere! Wonderful tour.

[@ElizabethMadeThisSEW]

Thank you!

[@sophiewallace8662]

Very cute room.

[@beverlytucker5622]

Nice

[@ashamcdonald3431]

I love your sewing room! So much space.

[@ElizabethMadeThisSEW]

Thanks Asha. There is definitely a lot of room, and it's been a joy to work in.

[@PrincessDiana1256]

Love your vintage pictures. This sjows me the depth of the love you have for your craft.....love your organization ability! Sweet room...

[@ElizabethMadeThisSEW]

Thank you!

[@lisabanks100]

I love your sewing space

[@ElizabethMadeThisSEW]

Thank you Lisa!

[@peggydid]

I love that you have space for your kids' project supplies, and for them to hang out with you! What do you use/repurpose your sweaters to be? It would surely be fun to be your neighbor! We do a lot of the same stuff! Love your room! Hugs! Peggy

[@ElizabethMadeThisSEW]

Thanks Peggy! Sweaters are great for so many things! Hats, gloves, scarves, other sweaters, LOL! I love them for quick cardigans. Pretty much if it's a good quality sweater, I will buy it.

[@sagepreaumx9903]

I'm so envious of having a dedicated sewing space. My place is so small the living room is now my sewing space and it's small. ?Do you use your dress form for fitting or for just photographing? ?Where did you get your plexiglass machine extension table? I would really like to have one; do you have a recommendation? ?where do you get your fabric tubes? I like your art, especially the pumpkin on the door. I like the the bandana idea for craft projects. I think I'll do that. Sorry for the wordiness, LOL, but you did ask: To organize I have decorative boxes, some round stacked hat boxes stacked with bobbins, needles, pins) and another with standard thread, a decorative box with Guterman thread and another with decorative top stitching threads, a sectioned plastic storage cases for buttons, clear storage boxes w/interfacing, ribbing, zippers, warm linings for winter coats, grosgrain ribbon, narrow ribbons, lace, pattern tracing supplies , elastic, and embroidery thread, a foot stool that has storage space for some scissors, quilting pins, Velcro, seam binding & liquid supplies, and drawers (one with pressing tools and one with machine feet, pins, scissors, basting tapes, button hole spacer, etc). Most everything is hidden because it's also my living/entertaining space. My make 9 fabrics are on hangers so they remain visible (for me it's out of sight, out of mind) and other projects and fabrics are in labeled storage bins currently stacked in my bedroom and storage shed. My entire house is only 550 square feet. I've had to be very creative in utilizing every crook and cranny. My currently favorite patterns are in boxes some on an overhead clothes closet and some on a dresser in my bathroom (the only space left). The biggest problem I have is that my cutting table is my dining table and my computer desk. I use my computer a LOT so sewing and computering often are in conflict. I also use cans and jars for organizing. I store (and hide) my rotary mat behind my couch and cutting pad behind my book case. In my fishing tackle box I have the snaps, collar stays, grommets, applique pieces, and various craft doo dads. I don't have an over locker or serger so I do use the decorative stitches for finishing seams, otherwise I would agree that it's not really an important feature.

[@ElizabethMadeThisSEW]

Thanks Sage. I think in the end you figure out what works for your space. It sounds like you've got a great system of organization that works for you. The clear table is called Sew Steady, and it's a custom make. I think I ordered mine from All Brands. You tell them what your make and model is and they manufacture a table that will fit your specific machine--it takes a couple weeks, but they're so wonderful. It reduces a lot of drag on the fabric, so you can sew more accurately with fewer pins, and they pop off easily when you need to sew something in the round. They're like the old vintage tables where your sewing machine sits flush with the top but portable. They make them for sergers and embroidery machines as well--I think I've even seen them for people's Featherweights! The information on the fabric tubes is on the fabric organization video, but anyhow, they are cardboard mailing tubes sans caps I got from a shipping supply company. The pumpkin is courtesy one of my sons. :) The dress form is very new to me. It will be primarily for fitting as I don't have great light for pics, and hauling it upstairs is not my jam! 😂

[@debe8890]

Great space. Mine is in the corner of my dining room, even though the 4 kids have now moved out and we have 4 spare bedrooms! I agree about all the stitches on the machines. I received a new machine for Christmas that I wanted just for the speed control, auto buttonholer and needle threader. It also has 59 stitch settings, of which I have probably use 6m including the straight, zig-zag and stretch stitches.

[@ElizabethMadeThisSEW]

We all get used to the space we use for sure Deb! I'm with you on the machines. My perfect machine would have those 6 stitches and sew like lightning. That's all I need! Thanks for watching!

[@Tenita79]

I love the table. Sooo cool!

[@ElizabethMadeThisSEW]

Thank you!

[@chrystalgreene892]

Love your room. Love the big space and the organization. My kitchen is in green and peach so sending you thumb up on the colors in your room. Thank you. :)

[@ElizabethMadeThisSEW]

Thank you Chrystal! Your kitchen sounds like totally my jam!

[@crystalbelle1883]

Hi Elizabeth just found you and subscribed what size is your cutting table please

[@ElizabethMadeThisSEW]

Hi Crystal: it is 4'X6'. It's a custom topper that my husband built to fit an old dining room table, and the table itself is up on risers--similar to those bed risers you see, but again made in wood by my husband to fit and be a little more secure. I hope that helps!

[@صالحهالشهري-م8ث]

Goooooooooood🌞

[@ElizabethMadeThisSEW]

Thank you.

[@rosies8665]

Were do you buy your zipper? because there are so expensive here 😢

[@ElizabethMadeThisSEW]

Hi Rosie. Yes, zippers can get rather pricey. When I'm traveling, I always try to buy an assortment. There's almost always a store in garment districts of big cities where you can buy zippers inexpensively, though it often means digging through bins to find the right color and length. Sometimes sewing expos will have a vendor with similar wares. I've found some of my very favorite zippers this way. Ebay is also a really great resource as you can buy large lots of zippers for reasonable prices--they usually come in random colors or basic colors like white (you can never have too many white zippers!!) or black.

[@أمهند-و9ح]

Wow that's amazing ma chaa lah ما شاء الله

[@ElizabethMadeThisSEW]

Thank you

[@joycelondon1639]

Thanks helpful

[@ElizabethMadeThisSEW]

Glad it was helpful for you Joyce!

[@corinabm60]

Love ur sewing space! Just a suggestion on ur ironing accessories, how about mounting on wall,with in reach of ironing board?

[@ElizabethMadeThisSEW]

Thanks Corina. All my ironing stuff is either on the wall or directly below my board. I'd love to get a gravity feed iron at some point, but for now, my set up works well for me.