Sewing Studio Tour But Make It Kind of Chaotic | Sewing Room 2022

Wow a completed sewing room tour! You guys asked for it and I needed more time to finish up work on Frau's skirt so here it is. I have way too much stuff so this is kind of all over the place and it's VERY LONG so if there's anything specific you would like some more detail on let me know and I'll try to do more targeted videos. I think one particularly I'd like to make it's own video is sewing essentials or my most used items kind of thing so also let me know if that would be interesting to you! Or a filming equipment video? lots of ideas. Hope this isn't too hard to follow, as always if you have any questions I'm more than happy to answer them!
There's no skip ahead this time sorry it's just a blend of everything in my sewing room.
Videos/Playlists Referenced:
Tudor Kirtle: • I Made a Tudor Kirtle ...
Tudor Petticoat: • Making a Tudor Pettico...
Renaissance Smock: • Sewing a Renaissance S...
MD RenFest Vlog: • Maryland Renaissance F...
Making my Cottagecore Sewing Room: • DIY-ing My Dream Cotta...
Mirror Crafting Video: • Copying Cottagecore Ti...
Witchy Belt Leatherworking Video: • First Time Leather Wor...
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All Music is from Epidemic Sound:
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"Trampoline Park Avenue" - Martin Klem
"Snowflake Dreams" - Etienne Roussel
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[@rockencheesepuffs]

First of all the amount of storage space you have is glorious. A creative person's dream. Right now, my art space is really cramped but once I have the space, I know where to get my shelving inspiration lol. Second, your energy in this video is so engaging and yet so chaotic I love it. Unhinged Minjee is a delight. Thanks for sharing your space!!

[@moth.faerie]

aah yeah it's been a slow upgrade in space but i'm so happy to finally have a big room 😊 hahaha i'm glad you like unhinged minjee, this video is... more what i'm like generally when I don't have kind of a script to follow 😅

[@fawntheresa5338]

Look at you, encouraging us all to clean and organize our sewing areas better as well as inspiring sewing room envy. Your dad kind of looks like Jake Gyllenhaal in that picture.

[@moth.faerie]

lollll I spent a good two days cleaning just to make it look ok for this video haha. jake gyllenhaal is a new one! my brother and I always thought he looked like Jared Leto when we were growing up 😂

[@fawntheresa5338]

@@moth.faerie I'm really looking forward to your video on making the gems. I love this whole video 💜💜🖤🖤

[@moth.faerie]

ah thank you!

[@doemtij]

only slightly chaotic, but certainly enjoyable, it's a lovely studio! also i can't believe how much stuff you store in that room, it's impressive!(especially because it doesn't look that chaotic? (which. how. i never have enough space to store all my things in such a way it does not look like a disaster zone))

[@moth.faerie]

ah thank you! having all the bookshelves and the big table really helps in hiding all of the chaos 😅

[@madzikdek]

I'm in love, I aspire to have so many supplies. For now I have one desk and wardrobe in my room at my parent's house and I cut on the ground of our living room...but one day

[@moth.faerie]

Ah I feel you I definitely used to cut everything out on the dining room floor! It took me probably around a decade to amass everything so I’m sure you’ll hoard this much stuff eventually!

[@jennia.2318]

I was just about to say I would like to see your bullet journal! It looks so pretty!

[@moth.faerie]

ah thank you! I definitely want to do a video showing how I use it to plan projects and like my life generally haha

[@raevynwoods9403]

omg the "box of despair" made me laugh, that is so familiar! I sew on the dining room table so I usually have one or two "chairs of despair" where all the things live that I am working on/was working on/have not yet put away... I'm also impressed by your washi tape collection! And I love how your room really seems to match your energy, you really seem to be at home there :)

[@moth.faerie]

Haha I think everyone has a couple objects of despair, you have to have a place to put things that don’t have a permanent home just yet!

[@spacec0w733]

I love all of the little trinkets you have in your sewing room. I have never seen a sewing room I could relate to so much ❤️ you make me feel so happy😁

[@moth.faerie]

ah haha i'm a little bit of a hoarder 😅 i'm glad you liked it!!!

[@torimori_daria]

Wow, I didn't even know about a tool for ironing velvet. Thanks for the information!

[@moth.faerie]

i'm glad it was helpful!

[@jac_and_the_making_of]

oh em gee Sailor Moon Rod. 😍😍😍 Your filing system for patterns is brilliant and I need it in my life.

[@moth.faerie]

yess someday i want to collect more sailor moon merch! thank you!

[@whimsicalmusedesign]

I love how I picked out the artist you have on your wall immediately! I have prints from Tea Fox too!!! So cool!!!

[@moth.faerie]

Yess I love their stuff!!

[@bria1648]

everyone should make a studio tour for themselves so they can watch it back to find all their stuff instead of making a mess looking for it

[@moth.faerie]

lol this is the real pro move

[@Domilyons]

I find your sewing studio very visually fascinating and at the same time...I really wanna organize it, lol! But I love it!

[@moth.faerie]

ah haha i would love for someone to come in and organize it for me! though then i might not be able to find anything 😅

[@ExanthePRKL]

you could totally get one of those "floating" tables that's meant for like being on the bed or on the couch for the laptop cause then it would hover over you table so you still get maximum space for fabric and you never have to move the computer

[@moth.faerie]

ooh thats a good idea, haha i always just use the rack bc i had it for my pantry previously and it's pretty light but i do wonder if it'll give out one day lol

[@ExanthePRKL]

@@moth.faerie if it works it works lol

[@kelseymurray9953]

I'm a senior at Pitt! I'm an engineering major but I've spent a lot of time volunteering in the costume shop.

[@moth.faerie]

ah thats so exciting! idk if you guys are in person this semester, but if you see Cindy please tell her I said hello!!

[@kelseymurray9953]

@@moth.faerie we just started in-person classes today! Cindy retired when the pandemic started, Ricky’s the new shop manager.

[@moth.faerie]

@@kelseymurray9953 omg i had no idea! aw well good for her then, she deserves it

[@meeshe08]

16:51 queue The Used, A Box Full Of Sharp Objects 😆

[@HexxWhat]

This was such fun. Gotta love a chaotic but functioning space. I just realized the vintage machine table you have is the same as the one I have. I also got it from a friend's grandma...

[@moth.faerie]

ooh have you tried yours yet??

[@HexxWhat]

@@moth.faerie Not yet! But I live close to a repair shop that specializes in the older machines so even if it doesn't start up at first I am hoping it will be able to be rehabed.

[@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar]

I’d LOVE a tour of the filming/editing studio!

[@moth.faerie]

adding it to the list of videos to film!

[@AliceinCosplayland]

I loved your room! Mine is much smaller but I do have things all around the house 😅 Would love to see that bullet journal and the how you film (your clips are stunning) and also a book tour! I love books and I have a growing collection ❤️ Thanks for the tour

[@moth.faerie]

Thank you for watching!! Haha that was one of my big rules for finally getting a bigger space - now that I have a big room I am not allowed to keep sewing or crafting stuff outside of that room 😅 I will add book tour to future video list!!

[@anastasiamaliuha5481]

Not gonna lie, your room made my inner hoarding dragon very happy! I mean it. And your outfit, that lace collar is so cute. If you ever make a bullet journal video, you must show off your washi tape collection, it's just too good. Completely understand the coverstitch issue. BTW did you take a lingerie class as well? Baby Bat was so not going to star in this video.😅 Looking forward to see more of Frau!

[@moth.faerie]

Ah I’m glad you liked it! Haha I used to try for minimalism but it’s just not realistic with sewing 😅 my washi collection is like my pride and joy I will GLADLY show it off haha. I have never taken a lingerie class just watched lots of video tutorials and tried out lots of patterns! I would love to an official class sometime though! Baby bat was so not having it haha she just wanted nap time

[@anastasiamaliuha5481]

Minimalism and sewing do NOT go along.😅 But I'm a hoarder, so... That's so cool! I love watching one Russian lingerie sewing channel and keep getting inspired, but everything stretchy freezes my brain. You're very brave!

[@theforestalchemist5311]

I can barely even sew (nor do I have future plans to improve)… but regardless, this chaotic sewing room tour was deeply satisfying haha

[@moth.faerie]

ah haha thank you I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@roseburrell6011]

Loved this video! I really enjoy long form content lately and I love to see how other people organize their workspaces. 😊 Have you ever thought about making a custom dress form? I guess it might be difficult to work with if you're making new structured garments for every costume, so maybe I've answered my own question... 😅 The crafting/sewing room becoming the cat's room is too relatable. But I also think that if I'm giving my cat a life I'm jealous of, I'm doing something right! 😊

[@moth.faerie]

thank you! I really want to make a custom form at some point, it just always gets pushed to the bottom of the list of projects 😅 yess thats such a good way to look at it! my mom always says i spoil my cat haha but she SHOULD be spoiled!

[@SunshineStationery]

My dream is to have a dedicated sewing space and I got so many ideas (that obv went into a spread in my bullet journal 🥰) so thank you for sharing so much of your space!!

[@moth.faerie]

Aah I’m glad I could help!! Thank you for watching!

[@elizabetholsson3549]

Your pattern organization is such a good idea!! I've been trying to find a way to do it and your way is the only one I've liked, thank you!

[@firespunalchemy]

i'd be curious to get a run through of all your scissors! it always seems like you have a ton of interesting specialized ones, and coming from a very basic setup i'm always curious about specialized equipment.

[@Melavara]

This was delightful 😂 and also inspiring

[@moth.faerie]

Haha thank you!

[@KellyAK]

I love your studio! It has a nice blend of aesthetic / functional / chaos. Plus bonus Baby Bat ❤

[@moth.faerie]

thank you so much!

[@m.maclellan7147]

This was great. Beginner sewer, bur some great ideas, tricks & tips ! Love the green paint, the faux flowers. As someone else said, very cozy! But it also looks "natural", not 'staged' !

[@m.maclellan7147]

Oh, & your cat is GORGEOUS 😍

[@moth.faerie]

ah thank you! I'm glad you liked it all!

[@abundantlyinspired]

I always love seeing people's sewing spaces and yours definitely did not disappoint! Love your cutting table and all the home decor you added to your useful storage spaces. ❤️🥰😍😍Thanks for sharing!

[@moth.faerie]

aw thank you so much for watching!

[@boots1622fan]

i love that like, you try things, and then you dont like them, so you stop. because for me for w/e reason when i try something and i dont like it i dont realize that and i keep going? its like, that quote whoever said where its like 'i dont do homework in my life'. sometimes you just gotta realize where your energy is best spent and what makes you happy lol. im running into that now where im trying to read like, ALL of the costuming/fashion design/sewing related books. but im getting so burnt out and i just need to find the ones that are like... especially interesting and/or useful to me instead of just. pounding my head in w overwhelming knowledge or something lol

[@moth.faerie]

ah well thank you! if only I could bring myself to get rid of all the failed projects too 😅 i definitely have tried to read through fashion books because i feel like i should but they're pretty boring haha so I kind of alternate between those and more interesting books. I also now mostly just read books as they pertain to specific projects and less just for general knowledge

[@boots1622fan]

@@moth.faerie yeah! tbh i should just riddle the things w bookmarks because theres definitely ones that are more for reference rather than building a foundation of knowledge lol. im reading about textiles atm and its... a lot...

[@moth.faerie]

@@boots1622fan aah that is a lot, we had a whole half semester class on textiles so that's a ton of content to get through. one of the big exercises we did was to identify swatches - we were given a big bag of fabric swatches and sheets of paper with names of fiber and weave and had to sort them all. it might be a good way to test yourself and get more familiar!

[@boots1622fan]

@@moth.faerie yeah, i had to drop out due to finances so im trying to learn all i can on my own x.x probably a way too ambitious task but im trying to take my time lol

[@moth.faerie]

@@boots1622fan aah no not too ambitious! i think it's definitely do-able to learn from free resources, and it's one of the big reasons I started a youtube channel was so other people don't have to pay thousands of dollars for things that should be commonly taught

[@chantalsnelder2423]

It's a dream for crafty people!😍 I didn't know you had so much hobbies/disciplines, it's impressive.

[@moth.faerie]

I go through lots of interests 😅 I think that’s what keeps costuming so exciting for me is that there’s so many parts involved. I started out as more of a traditional artist with drawing and watercolor though!

[@jamiemiller1680]

Loved the tour! I have random bits of crafts I've tried and may/may not try again stashed around my sewing space. I loved seeing how you chose to store various tools. I have all of my patterns in a spreadsheet, which helps prevent purchasing the same thing twice when there's a great sale. I think I will try to use your notebook idea for filing them away. I should also consider downsizing my pattern collection. Nope. I'm an archivist at heart. lol

[@moth.faerie]

Haha I think about getting rid of some patterns but then what if I need them again??

[@croquetluva]

Sailor Moon rod *is* an essential item

[@moth.faerie]

i'm glad you understand

[@NothingReallyMatters08]

I love the idea of recreating the Korean outfit. Have you ever made a hanbok? I don’t know if you ever then at all but that’s a cool video idea too. At least to me😅

[@moth.faerie]

I haven't made one yet but I really want to!

[@leeannekeane]

I have the same Juki, it’s an amazing machine. It’s amazing how organised your space is. 💛

[@moth.faerie]

yess it's literally the best purchase i've ever made! haha i'm glad you think it's organized, i wish it was a little less all over the place but at least everything gets hidden from view!

[@KittieRoses]

I am sooooo jealous of the space you have. I too would like a whole room completely set up for all the crafts and sewing I would like to do. It's great to see how you've set everything up and to see all the little tools you use. You mentioned the Joann's tube turners and oooof yah they are basically useless. Many regrets on that purchase. I did recently revamp my sewing set up, it is MUCH MUCH more useful than it used to be, but I am still incredibly limited on storage space as all of it is in my bedroom. Cosplay and sewing in general is such a space sucker.

[@moth.faerie]

yess i feel you, i used to just sew out of my bedroom, then got to upgrade to a dining room, and finally i have a sewing room! got there eventually! costume storage is a different story - it's literally in bins and closets all over the house 😅

[@KittieRoses]

@@moth.faerie It was the opposite for me, I was sewing on the dining room table, it was such a hassle having to clean up everything once I was finished for the day and then get it back out when I was going to start again. Now I've got these nice tables with wheels that I can move around as needed (kinda, I stored bins under them so it's sadly a little more work to move them now) and I put up a ton of shelving, mounted my monitors etc etc. My bedroom is such an upgrade from the dinning room, but still far too small for what I'd like. It's close though and I don't bother my roommates with my things being left out. One day I will have a huge cosplay/sewing/craft room and space for all the bins xD

[@CharoArtundo1]

I just found this channel and it's amazing! love that studio 💕 keep the good work!

[@moth.faerie]

Thank you!

[@Rosiebud82]

Your studio is absolutely amazing! Insanely cozy looking space!

[@moth.faerie]

ah thank you!

[@coreygilles847]

It is a beautiful studio! I am so happy that you have a lovely studio to work in

[@moth.faerie]

Thank you!

[@chareseshinabery]

Your space is awesome! I video of your recording process would be super cool to see!

[@moth.faerie]

thanks! those will be coming soon!

[@e.1914]

Both a bullet journal tour video and a video on how you film would be great!!

[@moth.faerie]

yes ok will add those to the list of videos to make!

[@CharredFibers]

What's the substance you have on your table to pin into? How is it spelled because the captions thought it was homicide, homies out, and homosexual. LOL

[@moth.faerie]

oh no! I'll have to fix that 😅 it's spelled homasote!

[@CharredFibers]

@@moth.faerie awesome!!! Yeah I was like ok let's see what CC says it is and it was just kinda funny how it translated LOL

[@moth.faerie]

yeah that is super funny, it tried so hard!! but really thank you for bringing it to my attention!

[@moonstars6003]

Where did you get all that FABRIC? :O Loved the room by the way!!!

[@moth.faerie]

Ah haha I used to be a student/employee at a university that had very little storage so I got to take home lots of the fabric that was unlikely to be used in class or for shows! There was also a dance company that went out of business near me so I bought a ton then, and my mom was also a fabric hoarder before she quit sewing so I’ve gotten lots of her stuff!

[@NothingReallyMatters08]

Could you make a video on how to use those pattern making rulers? And a video of the books you have and would recommend please 😊

[@moth.faerie]

Book tour is in my list! Not sure what I'd include in how to use the pattern rulers, did you have any specific questions?

[@NothingReallyMatters08]

​@@moth.faerie It was just the first time I seen or heard of a hip ruler so I was just curious. Don't worry about it lol I'm excited about the book tour though! Looking forward to it :)

[@elizabethhatfield2115]

Thank you for sharing your studio with us! I liked your pattern filing system! It's much better than what I am currently doing, so I hope you don't mind if I borrow it. --Lyssa WA, USA

[@moth.faerie]

Please borrow away!

[@skipopidid]

instead of a safety pin to hold your patterns on your pattern hook, you can make just a square cut with your scissors and hang it that way

[@moth.faerie]

I do that sometimes! Safety pins are just faster and I’m lazy haha

[@kitkat3287]

Hi hi! I'm new here, just found your videos but love them! Your work and talent is amazing and I hope I can learn some sewing things too! Also you seem like a wonderful person! Happy to be here! 🥰 Also, do you have a mask pattern recommendation or would you share yours? That's about the level of sewing I'm at, and I need to make some more but haven't found a great fit one yet. Thanks!! 😊

[@kitkat3287]

Oh also this isn't the first video of yours I watched but first time I comment 😄

[@moth.faerie]

thank you for watching!! I really altered a mask pattern but I don't remember which pattern it is unfortunately. do you have instagram? i can't send photos through youtube comments but I can send a picture of my patterns with measurements to you through instagram!

[@poples5799]

how are the simply gilded albums? I'm looking for a good way to keep my stickers, but without making it their final resting place, if that makes sense. I remember having some sticker books when I was a kid, with pages that the stickers would stick to, but could easily be unpeeled from without losing their glue. are these albums like that?

[@mycharliequinn]

I keep my self drafted patterns clipped onto skirt hangers and I think maybe the it hanging from two points (both clips) might be part of the reason why my self drafted patterns don't curl like yours have? but IDK. maybe it's just cause mine are on thinner paper or are not as old.

[@moth.faerie]

Ah those patterns were actually folded up on my ironing table for a while so that's probably why they're kind of messed up 😅

[@mycharliequinn]

@@moth.faerie lol, fair.

[@akaanika]

This was such a cool tour! I think it’s so cool you did your grad work on kimono??? I’ve been working on a script for a oiran kimono research project thing for my Channel and resources in English feel like they’re so hard to come by 😭

[@moth.faerie]

thank you! our curriculum had SO LITTLE in the way of anything non-western so I really wanted to do something less that for my thesis. I was between making a hanbok and making a piece of a kimono but theres even fewer resources on hanbok 😭i don't know much about oiran kimono but i can give you a list of the books I used if you want!

[@akaanika]

@@moth.faerie I would love that, thank you!! I’ve managed to piece together a decent amount through online stuff but I’m always interested In expanding that

[@moth.faerie]

@@akaanika ok! i don't remember exactly what i got from each of them but hopefully they'll be kind of helpful at least! -the kimono history & style wonderful japanese classics, taisho kimono speaking of past and present, kimono by liz dalby, kimono refashioned japan's impact on inernational fashion - those are the ones I can find right now, if I can find the rest I'll let you know what they are!

[@akaanika]

@@moth.faerie thank you so much!!

[@aelurine]

Aw the cat doesnt get slippers

[@moth.faerie]

cats already have built in mittens!

[@spacec0w733]

Always wear slippers 😭

[@frankjanvari8650]

hello very beautiful video please kindly film how to thread and operate the juki sewing machine please OK?please kindly reply back OK?thank you very much

[@moth.faerie]

There are a lot of videos already out there if you search for them!