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I'm pretty OCD with most of my Notions and supplies... Organizing partially filled bobbins so I can remember what thread was on them was my biggest headache. I tried to remember to write it down on index cards to slip into the bobbin organizer, but I sometimes forget and then it's too late. My current method is to put a pin in the top of the spool and sit the bobbin on it so I know that I have matching threads when I pull that thread out of my thread box the next time.
My mystery floating nightmare pile. I can't even begin to describe it, except to say that it is the stuff that gets pushed off my cutting table. Once there is a pile on the floor, I start putting stuff, either on my table with my machines (an absolute No-No, but that doesn't stop me) or it gets set on the shelf closest to my cutting table (also a No-No.) what I need is someplace to [safely] set pattern pieces that might be needed, and someplace to set (neatly) things that are waiting for a part. These are the main culprits of the nightmare pile, then they call their friends -- pictures of future projects, and my worst enemies -- things that just need-a. The next thing you know, I have piles everywhere, I can't get to my machines, and I don't want to be in here. (HELLP)
@@michellecornum5856 I took a plexiglass frame from the thrift store and decorated it with misc lost pattern pieces like an art collage. I don’t hang it on the wall but rather I use it to lay out my pattern pieces and freshly cut fabric to keep them flat (reducing more ironing). If you like to work on more than one project at a time, you can have multiples and stack. I also have a large black foam board that I use as my background catcher when spray basting (glue spray) a project so that I don’t get everything sticky.
My thoughts…lol. I have been daydreaming about making my own clothes since 1989. I finally found YOU Ms. Woods and I am about to sign up for the New Year for your school…I live in Memphis, Tennessee USA and a vintage look like you have and create is seen around town pretty often. Post Christian Dior (1948-1962 he created that entire decade after his “New Look” took over every western women and little girl of all levels of society. He created full circle skirts and pencil skirts from the 50s) Thank you for sharing your skills!!!! 🤗
My tip is about sewing machine needles. First of all I have several machines, all different brands. Sewing and Embroidery machines. I store my machine needles in a old Wrigley’s gum container. The plastic one that holds 35 sticks of gum. I leave the needles in the original plastic box but remove it from the card. Then I label the box Universal, Ballpoint, Embroidery, etc. I keep one pack by each machine and the overflow in a box in my sewing cabinet. They are great for taking to classes, just take what you need and don’t worry about them getting lost. My space is the corner of my bedroom.
Organizing patterns: I built a database/spreadsheet. I have categories for garment type (skirt), season (autumn), and period (1890s). As for storing the physical patterns, I just put in a box in the order of the pattern number. The system only works if you put everything back in its proper place. Why yes, I was a librarian. How did you know?
My husband bought a photocopier/printer. So I photocopied all my patterns! Then put the picture into binders. I have 3 binders kids, men’s and women’s. Then I broke those down into categories. The patterns are filled by number in a filing cabinet with a piece of cardboard box to keep the rows straight. It’s sort of like looking through a pattern book at the store. And yes I was raised by a librarian!
@@lindsey9958 Oh, I know that (and that part sounds awesome!) I was wondering about the job itself. It was a distant thought once to become a librarian, but life got in the way😌
I have another category - the machinery. With three sewing machines I have a huge tiered polyethylene box (made to carry cakes and such) with one tier for every machine where their specific needles, attachments, cone holders and all that stuff are stored.
I have tons of containers full of buttons , but they are all organized in themes. Metal ones, color, mop, abalone. Realistically I have tens of thousands of buttons. Then I have my kits. I have vintage plastic buckles with matching buttons in little zippy bags in my vintage sewing box. Then....mom bought me vintage red buckles on line so I matched my buttons with those. Then I added matching red rick-rack and piping. A s you know not all reds all the same, so I grab my “kit” and have everything I need for my project.
Almost 60 yrs of sewing (4 kids), I have a lot of patterns. So often there's more than one thing in a pattern envelope -- skirt AND slacks...blouse AND vest -- so I'm photographing my patterns, front and back. A brief description with each, so I can easily search all my patterns. My tablet goes with me to the fabric/thrift store, so if serendipity happens I'm prepared.
Organizing patterns. I learned this decades ago from a home organizing book. It takes a while to set up, but it is so worth it. You need a box (or 2...or 3) of manila envelopes in a size similar to the pattern envelopes as well as a 3-ring binder of a similar size. At the top of the envelope write the name of the pattern company & the pattern number. Take everything from the pattern envelope & place it in your marked envelope. Then punch holes in the pattern envelope & place it in the binder. I file the patterns in their manila envelopes by company, then by number. Organize the original pattern envelopes in the binder in whatever way works best for you. Now you have a notebook you can take with you to the fabric shop. I can't tell you how helpful I've found this to be. You've basically created your own pattern catalog with your patterns filed just as they would be in the pattern area of a shop. It's much easier to browse through my notebook when I'm in the mood to make something than it is to sort through a whole stack of patterns. I've been sewing since I was 13 & am now 66; I have 3 daughters for whom I regularly sewed. I already had quite a collection of patterns when I started this, but I'm so very glad I took the time to set it up.
I use big totes for un cut fabric, and lots of shoe boxes. I don’t know if you mentioned it but the biggest thing in organization is a black sharpie so you know what is inside cause if ya don’t what you are looking for is always in the last place.
I use big totes with locking lids from Walmart (cheaper there) and small shoe box size clear boxes with lids (not locking, but from Dollar Tree). Since both are clear I don't label them.
I keep all my buttons in one giant jar (I got a jar full of random buttons at a garage sale once and it has kept me in good supply ever since) because one of my favourite things is to tip them all out and look at them when I'm looking for them 🙂
I like to separate notions from tools. Notions are buttons, zips, thread, laces, etc. that are needed for each specific project. Tools are machine needles, hand needles, seam rippers, snips, scissors, etc. - the things that are needed for all projects. Notions live in translucent plastic shoeboxes (now more than 20 years old) that live in a closet on shelves and are stacked bo more than 3 high. Four high would need two hands to manipulate the stack. Tools are located in a 3 drawer caddy made from a MCM nightstand that I placed on casters. The caddy can roll to whichever machine I'm using and prevents me from having to search each machine cabinet for snips or needles. I don't like to use plastic storage that remains visible all the time. Plastic boxes look like clutter to me all of the time so the room looks a mess even if its straightened. If I see plastic I more easily realize what needs to be tidied. Also - the absolute WORST sewing organizer to me are the large plastic tubs. They look ugly and fabric just gets lost in them. Biggest waste of money I ever spent to get organized.
I have 5 cookie tins, each containing a specific group of items, 1 for threads, 1 for ribbons and lace trims, 1 for all my sewing machine attachments/accessiries and 1 for tools like thread snips, 1 of many seam rippers i have throughout the house since they love to hide when you need them, tracing wheel, chalk, etc. And a can for patterns, This is just what i keep at hand on my sewing table, my fabric and other less frequently used items are stashed in various cabinets...
I bought a J. & P. 5 drawer thread cabinet to match My antique look and I use it for my spools of threads. One drawer is for needles and Pins of all types. It's so pretty and I'm glad I have it. I set it on on a 3 drawer chest that I use . One drawer is knitting supplies, the other is crochet , and the third is for quilting supplies. Everything is right there.
Fabric -- SORTED. I have my fabric sorted in several different ways. I make a ton of skirts, so I have different bins for each color of skirt. I also have bins for clothing types -- jackets, dresses, blouses, vests. Then I have bins just for fabrics types with no project attached -- sheers, knits, suiting, gauze, then I have bins for solid colors (by color) florals, stripes, plaids, and shiny. I keep my small yardage of 1 yard or less in a couple of decorative hat boxes, and I have a cabbage bin. My ribbons are wound on tongue depressors and are in large glass jars (massive pain in the hiny to do), my lace trim are tied in little bundles also in glass jars. My zippers are in a file box with a tray on top with one or two each of the colors currently trending in the work room. My patterns are in a 3 drawer credenza, and are separated by type: tops, vests, coats, skirts, dresses, pants, separates no skirt, separates with skirt, and actual vintage. I further separate my skirts (again, make a ton) by yardage with smaller yardage to one side and larger yardage to the other. My self drafted patterns and digital patterns are in their own basket. My needles are all in one little wooden box. My threads are in a thread case (lucky to have that.) My buttons are in a round metal box. I have plans to tie all the matching buttons together. All my presser feet are in what was a watch jewelry box -- it's padded and segmented, and perfect for keeping them straight and unscathed. My bobbins -- the currently not in use are in a little tin on the sewing table, and a tiny bowl holds the colors currently in rotation. I keep them from tangling with bobbin buddies. (little pink rubber clips) This video series has really helped me start thinking about what my actual problem is in this room -- the nightmare pile. What is it, why does it keep coming up, and what do I NEED to stop it? (a monster, it's an unkillable monster, and a flamethrower.)
I try to only use cotton and linen fabrics, so am sorting the cut lengths into two piles. My cabbage will be neatly folded, but the coleslaw goes into ziplock bags, ready to be used as stuffing. I still have quite a few polyester thread spools, so keep them separate from the cotton. I keep all the threads in former ice-cream boxes (good tight lids). The big job was organising all the embroidery threads in special boxes: one for the 'cool' colours, and another for the 'warm' colours. I try to reuse household items for storage whenever possible, instead of buying more plastic. Labels are the key.
One thing I have found to be very important after finishing a garment is to put everything back in place before I start my next project. It is really easy to pull out a lot of stuff when you’re working on a project. Cleaning up and making sure things are properly re-stored helps keep good organization ongoing... 😊
For scrap categorisation, I really like the historical costuming classification: cabbage for big scraps (that you can do something else with, like linings etc.) or coleslaw for small scraps (the stitch-testing, mask-making etc.). Fabric; I don't (yet) have much of a stash, so a four-cubby Ikea KALLAX set works for me... cabbage in the bottom drawer, cut lengths in the next one (mostly big lengths), then smaller lengths higher up.
Nice ideas... and TOTALLY agree about sorting based upon your own needs - not something dictated to you by an organizing guru. I have many buttons and keep the sets in the bottom sections of clear egg cartons. If there are not too may of any one kind they stack neatly inside each other. I can further sort each tray by color or style. Luckily these fit within a set of drawers in my craft room. The unmatched are in very old tins that have been button boxes for various members of my family.
Evelyn, in your box of cut lengths of fabric, I would think it a good idea to have the length and width with the fabric so at a glance you’d know if you had enough fabric for a project. A slip of paper under the rubber band would do.
Rubber banks perish and end up marking the fabric (if it's stored for years and years ...) So I use a piece of thin card stitched (a few tacking stitches) to a corner of the fabric. Card so it doesn't tear. Recently, along with the width and length, I have been putting the date acquired and what I paid for it. Those are to make me feel guilty if it's been hanging around for many years.
I was gifted a sewing fabric stash! So my fabric is in bins by type. I also have a new box for scraps of all the different mask materials which someday I hope to make a quilt out of to commemorate our survival!
I received my mother's button box, so it was fun to go through it and then organize them by colour and put each colour into a clear bag of its own; then all the little bags are in one big clear bag. I like to have the things I use most when at the sewing machine right near me. The things I don't use that often are in clear boxes on shelves in a closet. If you buy salad greens in those clear plastic bins with lids -- they are great to store things as you can see what's in the box (or label the end of the box if you prefer).
After seeing the first ‘Organizing video’ I had the urge to tackle my room … I started with dragging in a recycle bin, trash bin, donation bin and cleaning supplies. OM - I love just looking at the area now. It’s a tiny room but it’s really taking shape!!! Thanks Evelyn for sharing your energy!!!
For habby and notions I have three sets of drawers. The desk with my machines has drawers with hardware like needles, pins, scissors, bobbins (in two bobbin boxes), marking pens, press studs etc. Then drawers of ribbons and braids sorted by colour. I have a set of shallow stationery drawers with plastic tubs of buttons by colour, Instruction books, lace. Then a set of shallow drawers that's just right for threads, zips, etc.
Thank you for breaking down this overwhelming task into the three parts and for the logical way to deal with decisions. I'm looking forward to the third part.
I have put all my patterns in 2 drawers in clear ziplock bags, sorted by company. The pattern sleeves are stored in folders -one for shirts, one for pants/skirts, etc. I’m very spoilt in that all my notions and threads are stored beautifully in a Workbox 3.0! One of the best purchases I’ve ever made for storage. Thank you for your tips Evelyn. Oh, and I feel you need to resort at least every 2 years. We build up all sorts of interesting stuff!
Just watching your video gave me an idea on how to store my interfacings. I have so many different types and sizes. I tend to keep every little scrap. You never know right🤷🏻♀️. Oh and buttons, I was just gifted an entire box. I now have ideas for that too😊
Paper patterns: I have too many!..living in Brisbane I'm more into warm weather clothes...It took a BIG STEP for me, earlier this year to re arrange my paper paterns:each category is in a plastic folder with 20 sleeves. In here I only place the envelope by number only. (brands don't matter for the first time in my 45 years sewing). This was very challenging for me, as I placed each pattern pieces cut, into a sleeve of correct folder. It was a RUclips idea, and I watched itmany times before deciding- 2 days later I was fairly happy with my decision.I've never bought the same pattern twice (it has surprised me). But now I can browse through any topic of patterns (Craft, Home, Clothes etc) in the evening in front of the TV..if I'm not doing sewing instead. Thanks so much for your videos, enoy them very much, Marietta
lol I once had a cat who didn’t play with cat toys. She played with pen caps, lego and buttons. Her favourite was pen caps though sometimes she would steal frig magnets! She would have loved to help/hinder sorting things in the sewing room!!
This is similar to how I sort and store everything. I use pretty similar types of fabric for everything so I have my fabrics sorted into lengths with a label for each fabric. This is stored in the garage. I give scraps to my mum for for quilt projects. Supplies are sorted into small bags if there is a couple of the same thing then sorted into types and go in a little container. This applies to buttons, zips, lace, elastic. Pins, bobbins, feet, safety pins. I have a sewing cabinet so this is all in the drawers. Threads are sorted into plastic containers, I label the end of the thread with the colour so I just read the label and pick of the colours I want. Some with embroidery threads. These containers sit on the floor of of the foot area of the sewing cabinet. Sewing patterns are in 2 filing cabinets in the garage. I have my vogue designer patterns sorted into designers. Then skirts, tops, dresses etc are separated. I have additional separated drawers for toys, vintage reproduction, actual vintage patterns. My sewing room is my bedroom so I try to keep it pretty sorted but it does get pretty messy. Have to remember for put things away where they're supposed to be which is hard for me because I frequently put things in an obvious place which isn't so obvious to me later
Watched your video while working on reorganizing my trims. I used to have them by color, but since I have been sewing for dolls more I think organizing by size/width is actually better for me.
Love the flapper haircut! Suits you very well. I am in the middle of reorganizing my “woman cave”. Still planning what to do, so this video was just in time!
My sewing space, although more than adequate, is not large and the room is also used for soap making (which is also two hobbies lol) so I must be judicious on how much I collect. But I just got four cabinets for free so I am on my way to organization heaven!
Great video, as always, given me some inspiration! Recently asked my mum if she still had a button stash I could go through for a particular project as I just got back into sewing after many years. We went into my old bedroom and she opened a wardrobe completely filled with buttons, zips, elastics, ribbon and I don’t know how many notions! I now go there first before buying anything!!! As for patterns, there is an ottoman stashed with 1950’s onwards. I even found my patterns from the eighties (with shoulder pads 😂) that I had left there. I am currently organising my downloads on my laptop and often look at ‘new’ patterns only to think ‘I’m sure mum or I have something like that’ 🧐
I have an antique flat file that works for lots of notions, thread, tools, etc. I plan to put my buttons in jars because I love to look at them. I’m in the process of thinking out my room so this is very timely! Thank you.
Currently trying to sort out my fabric stash, in pulling it all out I actually found a whole box of fabric I forgot I owned - at least 60 metres of fabrics! It was like a surprise gift from myself 😅😅
Hi! I am now waiting for the furniture to create my sewing space (currently it is in boxes on the floor...). So great timing with your videos for me ❤ I would also add one category here: a pile of clothes to mend/redo/finish 😉
Definitely makes me want to go through my stuff and organize. I think my issue is that I have a small shared desk in my bed room that’s in a corner. I really need to get some shelves or something I think that’s probably the only way I could make that space really work. In the last one you mentioned how having an organized space can help you want to create and you are so right I was thinking in it and I think that’s the thing that draws me back is that I don’t like how cramped it is and how much of a mess it tends to be most of the time 🤦♀️
I have all sorts of storage drawers and things. One that works well is little clear drawers like you find in a hardware store. They hold my sewing feet, safety pins, little things that came with a certain machine and other bits and bobs, I have a label stuck to the front of each drawer.
Amazing thank you. My sewing/craft space is in a crazy mess. But you made me realise that I do actually have a lot of these systems already in place 🎉 I do struggle to keep it tidy because space is limited and I have so many different aspects to try to cater for. But I think if I make some tweaks I can make better use of the spaces. I love your thinking about when you will use and that’s exactly how my brain works too🤗
Always fun to watch your videos and lots of great suggestions. Can't wait til next week. Then, I'll definitely concentrate on organizing and decorating my dual purpose sewing room. Sewing/office.... 😊
I inherited the contents of two sewing rooms (at different times). I got a bunch of clear plastic lidded containers in two sizes (I also had quite a few). All the notions and other small bits are sorted into these. The biggest job is all the buttons. 95% are not on cards -- been working on them a bit at a time for months and I'm still not done. If I like a pattern a lot, I fold the pieces to fit in a standard office 3 ring binder sleeve (so their not so bulky). Each binder is a garment type and I'm starting to add dividers to sub divde them further. If I knew how to I'd attach a couple of photos.
I'm currently on holidays and set myself the task of listening to this series and making notes and planning so I can attack my sewing space when I get home. The principles you're giving us here makes the idea of redoing any space doable. Thank you for this. BTW, I love your new hairstyle! Those of us with straight hair can sympathise with the struggle and the final judicious but wise acquiescence to its unique growth patterns!
Great idea and one I have done but with all the haberdashery items mine could be sorted better thats for sure. Problem is when I am doing a project I do tend to have all the fabric and notions etc altogether in a see thru zip lock bag and label it and know exactly what it is. Its the going thru everything and putting it out on a table to sort it, thats the thing I keep putting off as when I have a project that has to be done I focus on that and not the other. One thing I do though is when one project is completed then I have a tidy up of my sewing room. 😊
Terrific info! I've been trying to get it together for a long time so hopefully this series will help that. I think one of my biggest space wasters is bigger yardage is folded on shelves when it could be rolled. A good use for those wrapping paper tubes I might have kept, too. Thanks so much!
I am currently in the hobby of collecting pretty fabric and trying to get into sewing. But with the brilliance of choosing a more advanced beginner pattern and not having a lot of time to put towards it without being a little sick or sleep deprived that hasn’t worked out yet. I’ve found a easier pattern now though.
I’ve seen people use toll storage cabinets to organize their small notions. The drawers are shallow, so there isn’t wasted space. I use a permanent marker to write on the edges of my needle cases so I can organize them on the side and find them. I, store by color. I once organized everything by size and type of notion Not a pretty picture
Hi Evelyn, I am just beginning my sewing journey and already your videos have been a huge help to me! I have a question though if you or anyone can help ❤️ right now I only buy the fabric and notions I need for each project, but seeing many peoples videos they have lots of fabric and everything to choose from in their stashes... How do you go about starting a stash? Is there a rough guideline of how much meterage you should buy, even if no project is on the go? I am trying to be cost effective as I'm just starting but I can see the positives of having nice fabric to hand. Thanks To anyone who can give me advice! ❤️
My patterns are organized in categories of garment type ( i.e. tops, skirts, pants, dresses, jackets, etc), then alphabetized by pattern company and numerically placed, this system works well for me, now if I could just get organized with my mail :)
Ooo what a coincidence I might have just sorted my fleece, furs and cottons into milk crates(the right ones can make good shelving). Still have a bit to go (I need to will myself to get to the bottom of my shelving unit for the remaining fleece) this makes me feel as if I’m on some kind of right track. Oddly I hadn’t thought of sorting the smalls, guess that’s next on my list along with my chaos of other adjacent supplies… does make me think maybe I should focus on sewing stuff first then move into the costuming diy elements separately 🤔
TY for a video that reminds us that no matter where you are in your sewing journey, we all need to take time to reassess our inventory and reorganize based on present needs. I did a spreadsheet, noting the items, type of fabric, sizes it covered and for whom. I never think to look at it. I skim through the patterns in the oversized shoeboxes for inspiration. How do you store the patterns that are in pdf, already assembled? I want to trace them out on Pellon tracing since it's easier to fold. Love your hair. Brings out your eyes. Also, great lipstick :-)).
Just bought myself a new sewing desk and I’m in love! I bought two Ikea Alex drawers, and a 160cm x 80cm tabletop. So much storage! So much room! It’s annoying that I do have to split up my sewing stuff between two rooms, but it is what it is. At least everything is tidy now. Very much appreciating that!
@@Evelyn__Wood well, I’m actually disabled and can’t walk- which is one of the reasons why I’ve had to put so much stuff in my bedroom to begin with. It’s where I do all of my hand sewing, which is most of my sewing generally.
I love that word… Haberdashery. Can I ask…. What do you store your haberdashery items in? I would like my haberdashery items to look neat and tidy on my shelf.
You state that you sometimes change the size if the buttonhole. I would like a video on how you do that, if it doesn't infringe on your class. Thank you for another organization video! I need to be spurred on to do this.
Carla, do you have a button hole attachment for your sewing machine? If so, it’s really easy to slip a larger or smaller button in to the back of the attachment to make the perfect sized button hole for that particular button. You’ll just need to be sure you plan out the placement of the buttons and button holes before you start sewing them. 💗
@@lynnshepard7485 Perhaps I misunderstood, but I thought Evelyn was talking about changing the size of an existing buttonhole. As far as changing sizes on a new garment, of course that can easily be done. After your comment, Lynn, I'm thinking I was mistaken in what she meant. Thanks for helping me out.
Yes, I did mean you just make a different sized button hole that matches your button, and easily will works even if the pattern has stated another size 🙂
@@Evelyn__Wood Of course. I don't know why I connected it with existing garments except that you often have videos on renovating garments and my mind leaped to a spurious conclusion. Thank you.
@@paulcarlachapman628 Carla, you could make an existing button hole a tad shorter by taking some stitches at both ends of the button hole. As far as making one larger, that would take a lot of unpicking. Whew! I have done that, but not by choice. It’s very tedious and I’ve run the risk of having to repair the fabric under the button hole. It does work, though, if you want to try it. Happy sewing!
i have a really small space that has to store many items, for sewing i try to have things easy access , fabric isn't the only thing stored vertically, my zippers are in groups inside a $ shop zip up folder, makes it easy me.
Your cat crys and mine would scratch at the door until I would let him in. So I made a little bed for him out of a cardboard box, under a table with one of his favorite blankets that he loves to knead. 🐈🐱 ♥️ Now he just sleeps or rubs against my pant legs leaving gobs of cat hair. And yes, I do brush him.
@@debbiemiksch7276 I would love if my cat was that good. But she wants to do everything I do, so unfortunately I have to have a plan for doing things that are dangerous to her. Like working with things that would require another surgery if she swallowed them. We had one already from when my kid left my door open after grabbing scissors. Organizing for me, might have to mean taking pictures and doing things in a ton small steps. But it's worth it for kitten safety.
I need to learn how to let go of fabrics and notions that I really don't need (and pass them on). I want to get all my needed fabrics and notions in one room (the master bedroom - which is my sewing room). I want to be able to find what I know I have, when I need it. I need to finish my U.F.Os. (Un-Finished Objects) and give them away. I have an original hardback sewing book, Copyright 1927, by The Butterick Publishing Company, "Art of Dressmaking", that I would like to gift (mail) to you. Would you like to have this book? It is in good shape for a 94 years old book. I will need a mailing address, or Post Office Box number, to mail it to. The original owner's name is penciled in the front of the book.
What do you find the hardest thing organize?
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I'm pretty OCD with most of my Notions and supplies... Organizing partially filled bobbins so I can remember what thread was on them was my biggest headache. I tried to remember to write it down on index cards to slip into the bobbin organizer, but I sometimes forget and then it's too late. My current method is to put a pin in the top of the spool and sit the bobbin on it so I know that I have matching threads when I pull that thread out of my thread box the next time.
My mystery floating nightmare pile. I can't even begin to describe it, except to say that it is the stuff that gets pushed off my cutting table. Once there is a pile on the floor, I start putting stuff, either on my table with my machines (an absolute No-No, but that doesn't stop me) or it gets set on the shelf closest to my cutting table (also a No-No.) what I need is someplace to [safely] set pattern pieces that might be needed, and someplace to set (neatly) things that are waiting for a part. These are the main culprits of the nightmare pile, then they call their friends -- pictures of future projects, and my worst enemies -- things that just need-a. The next thing you know, I have piles everywhere, I can't get to my machines, and I don't want to be in here. (HELLP)
@@michellecornum5856 I took a plexiglass frame from the thrift store and decorated it with misc lost pattern pieces like an art collage. I don’t hang it on the wall but rather I use it to lay out my pattern pieces and freshly cut fabric to keep them flat (reducing more ironing). If you like to work on more than one project at a time, you can have multiples and stack. I also have a large black foam board that I use as my background catcher when spray basting (glue spray) a project so that I don’t get everything sticky.
@@JennaBincarowsky That's an idea. Thank you.
My thoughts…lol.
I have been daydreaming about making my own clothes since 1989.
I finally found YOU Ms. Woods and I am about to sign up for the New Year for your school…I live in Memphis, Tennessee USA and a vintage look like you have and create is seen around town pretty often. Post Christian Dior (1948-1962 he created that entire decade after his “New Look” took over every western women and little girl of all levels of society. He created full circle skirts and pencil skirts from the 50s)
Thank you for sharing your skills!!!! 🤗
I have to say she rocks that red lipstick
😘😘💋
And nails…The classic look that never goes out of style! 😍
My tip is about sewing machine needles.
First of all I have several machines, all different brands. Sewing and Embroidery machines. I store my machine needles in a old Wrigley’s gum container. The plastic one that holds 35 sticks of gum.
I leave the needles in the original plastic box but remove it from the card. Then I label the box Universal, Ballpoint, Embroidery, etc. I keep one pack by each machine and the overflow in a box in my sewing cabinet. They are great for taking to classes, just take what you need and don’t worry about them getting lost. My space is the corner of my bedroom.
Organizing patterns: I built a database/spreadsheet. I have categories for garment type (skirt), season (autumn), and period (1890s). As for storing the physical patterns, I just put in a box in the order of the pattern number. The system only works if you put everything back in its proper place.
Why yes, I was a librarian. How did you know?
I always wondered and never asked; how is it being a librarian? Is it a really cool job, too hard, or some balance of both? Just curious; thank you☺️
My husband bought a photocopier/printer. So I photocopied all my patterns! Then put the picture into binders. I have 3 binders kids, men’s and women’s. Then I broke those down into categories. The patterns are filled by number in a filing cabinet with a piece of cardboard box to keep the rows straight. It’s sort of like looking through a pattern book at the store.
And yes I was raised by a librarian!
@@gohawks3571 If you go to a library you will see the books and media are very organised
@@lindsey9958 Oh, I know that (and that part sounds awesome!) I was wondering about the job itself. It was a distant thought once to become a librarian, but life got in the way😌
Wow! Want to come over for for tea and make spreadsheets of my patterns? 😂 You win for the most organized I think!
I have another category - the machinery. With three sewing machines I have a huge tiered polyethylene box (made to carry cakes and such) with one tier for every machine where their specific needles, attachments, cone holders and all that stuff are stored.
I have tons of containers full of buttons , but they are all organized in themes. Metal ones, color, mop, abalone. Realistically I have tens of thousands of buttons. Then I have my kits. I have vintage plastic buckles with matching buttons in little zippy bags in my vintage sewing box. Then....mom bought me vintage red buckles on line so I matched my buttons with those. Then I added matching red rick-rack and piping. A s you know not all reds all the same, so I grab my “kit” and have everything I need for my project.
Almost 60 yrs of sewing (4 kids), I have a lot of patterns. So often there's more than one thing in a pattern envelope -- skirt AND slacks...blouse AND vest -- so I'm photographing my patterns, front and back. A brief description with each, so I can easily search all my patterns. My tablet goes with me to the fabric/thrift store, so if serendipity happens I'm prepared.
perfect timing! im going over to my moms house in an hour to help her reorganize her sewing room 😅
Organizing patterns. I learned this decades ago from a home organizing book. It takes a while to set up, but it is so worth it. You need a box (or 2...or 3) of manila envelopes in a size similar to the pattern envelopes as well as a 3-ring binder of a similar size. At the top of the envelope write the name of the pattern company & the pattern number. Take everything from the pattern envelope & place it in your marked envelope. Then punch holes in the pattern envelope & place it in the binder. I file the patterns in their manila envelopes by company, then by number. Organize the original pattern envelopes in the binder in whatever way works best for you. Now you have a notebook you can take with you to the fabric shop. I can't tell you how helpful I've found this to be. You've basically created your own pattern catalog with your patterns filed just as they would be in the pattern area of a shop. It's much easier to browse through my notebook when I'm in the mood to make something than it is to sort through a whole stack of patterns. I've been sewing since I was 13 & am now 66; I have 3 daughters for whom I regularly sewed. I already had quite a collection of patterns when I started this, but I'm so very glad I took the time to set it up.
I use big totes for un cut fabric, and lots of shoe boxes. I don’t know if you mentioned it but the biggest thing in organization is a black sharpie so you know what is inside cause if ya don’t what you are looking for is always in the last place.
I use big totes with locking lids from Walmart (cheaper there) and small shoe box size clear boxes with lids (not locking, but from Dollar Tree). Since both are clear I don't label them.
I’m just a bit obsessed with my Dymo label maker. 😂 Nothing is safe from it!
I keep all my buttons in one giant jar (I got a jar full of random buttons at a garage sale once and it has kept me in good supply ever since) because one of my favourite things is to tip them all out and look at them when I'm looking for them 🙂
I like to separate notions from tools. Notions are buttons, zips, thread, laces, etc. that are needed for each specific project. Tools are machine needles, hand needles, seam rippers, snips, scissors, etc. - the things that are needed for all projects. Notions live in translucent plastic shoeboxes (now more than 20 years old) that live in a closet on shelves and are stacked bo more than 3 high. Four high would need two hands to manipulate the stack. Tools are located in a 3 drawer caddy made from a MCM nightstand that I placed on casters. The caddy can roll to whichever machine I'm using and prevents me from having to search each machine cabinet for snips or needles. I don't like to use plastic storage that remains visible all the time. Plastic boxes look like clutter to me all of the time so the room looks a mess even if its straightened. If I see plastic I more easily realize what needs to be tidied.
Also - the absolute WORST sewing organizer to me are the large plastic tubs. They look ugly and fabric just gets lost in them. Biggest waste of money I ever spent to get organized.
I have 5 cookie tins, each containing a specific group of items, 1 for threads, 1 for ribbons and lace trims, 1 for all my sewing machine attachments/accessiries and 1 for tools like thread snips, 1 of many seam rippers i have throughout the house since they love to hide when you need them, tracing wheel, chalk, etc. And a can for patterns,
This is just what i keep at hand on my sewing table, my fabric and other less frequently used items are stashed in various cabinets...
The traditional 'biscuit tin' for haberdashery! 😍 This is how it was done before white Ikea storage!
I'm a quilter, my fabric is on comic boards, on a bookshelf, organized by yardage then color, and print.
I bought a J. & P. 5 drawer thread cabinet to match My antique look and I use it for
my spools of threads. One drawer is for needles and Pins of all types. It's so pretty
and I'm glad I have it. I set it on on a 3 drawer chest that I use . One drawer is knitting supplies,
the other is crochet , and the third is for quilting supplies. Everything is right there.
Fabric -- SORTED. I have my fabric sorted in several different ways. I make a ton of skirts, so I have different bins for each color of skirt. I also have bins for clothing types -- jackets, dresses, blouses, vests. Then I have bins just for fabrics types with no project attached -- sheers, knits, suiting, gauze, then I have bins for solid colors (by color) florals, stripes, plaids, and shiny. I keep my small yardage of 1 yard or less in a couple of decorative hat boxes, and I have a cabbage bin. My ribbons are wound on tongue depressors and are in large glass jars (massive pain in the hiny to do), my lace trim are tied in little bundles also in glass jars. My zippers are in a file box with a tray on top with one or two each of the colors currently trending in the work room. My patterns are in a 3 drawer credenza, and are separated by type: tops, vests, coats, skirts, dresses, pants, separates no skirt, separates with skirt, and actual vintage. I further separate my skirts (again, make a ton) by yardage with smaller yardage to one side and larger yardage to the other. My self drafted patterns and digital patterns are in their own basket. My needles are all in one little wooden box. My threads are in a thread case (lucky to have that.) My buttons are in a round metal box. I have plans to tie all the matching buttons together. All my presser feet are in what was a watch jewelry box -- it's padded and segmented, and perfect for keeping them straight and unscathed. My bobbins -- the currently not in use are in a little tin on the sewing table, and a tiny bowl holds the colors currently in rotation. I keep them from tangling with bobbin buddies. (little pink rubber clips)
This video series has really helped me start thinking about what my actual problem is in this room -- the nightmare pile. What is it, why does it keep coming up, and what do I NEED to stop it? (a monster, it's an unkillable monster, and a flamethrower.)
I try to only use cotton and linen fabrics, so am sorting the cut lengths into two piles. My cabbage will be neatly folded, but the coleslaw goes into ziplock bags, ready to be used as stuffing. I still have quite a few polyester thread spools, so keep them separate from the cotton. I keep all the threads in former ice-cream boxes (good tight lids). The big job was organising all the embroidery threads in special boxes: one for the 'cool' colours, and another for the 'warm' colours. I try to reuse household items for storage whenever possible, instead of buying more plastic. Labels are the key.
Love your hair cut! Very flattering. There's nothing like a good bob.
Was thinking the same thing. Perfect hairdo Miss Evelyn. Whoever your hairdresser is, never let her/him go!
One thing I have found to be very important after finishing a garment is to put everything back in place before I start my next project. It is really easy to pull out a lot of stuff when you’re working on a project. Cleaning up and making sure things are properly re-stored helps keep good organization ongoing... 😊
For scrap categorisation, I really like the historical costuming classification: cabbage for big scraps (that you can do something else with, like linings etc.) or coleslaw for small scraps (the stitch-testing, mask-making etc.).
Fabric; I don't (yet) have much of a stash, so a four-cubby Ikea KALLAX set works for me... cabbage in the bottom drawer, cut lengths in the next one (mostly big lengths), then smaller lengths higher up.
Nice ideas... and TOTALLY agree about sorting based upon your own needs - not something dictated to you by an organizing guru. I have many buttons and keep the sets in the bottom sections of clear egg cartons. If there are not too may of any one kind they stack neatly inside each other. I can further sort each tray by color or style. Luckily these fit within a set of drawers in my craft room. The unmatched are in very old tins that have been button boxes for various members of my family.
I like your idea of clear egg cartons. I'll have to stop collecting them for my son's future laying hens. 🐔🐣Lol
Evelyn, in your box of cut lengths of fabric, I would think it a good idea to have the length and width with the fabric so at a glance you’d know if you had enough fabric for a project. A slip of paper under the rubber band would do.
Rubber banks perish and end up marking the fabric (if it's stored for years and years ...) So I use a piece of thin card stitched (a few tacking stitches) to a corner of the fabric. Card so it doesn't tear. Recently, along with the width and length, I have been putting the date acquired and what I paid for it. Those are to make me feel guilty if it's been hanging around for many years.
Love your name...is it for real or are you just a big fan? 😊
@@annguglielmino8989 fan
Gracie this something that world be most practical.... but I have never got around to! 😂
I was gifted a sewing fabric stash! So my fabric is in bins by type. I also have a new box for scraps of all the different mask materials which someday I hope to make a quilt out of to commemorate our survival!
Saving scraps for a quilt is a great idea! And how lucky to be gifted an entire fabric stash! I bet you have some beauties in there!
I received my mother's button box, so it was fun to go through it and then organize them by colour and put each colour into a clear bag of its own; then all the little bags are in one big clear bag. I like to have the things I use most when at the sewing machine right near me. The things I don't use that often are in clear boxes on shelves in a closet. If you buy salad greens in those clear plastic bins with lids -- they are great to store things as you can see what's in the box (or label the end of the box if you prefer).
I never thought of that. I buy them all the time. TY
@@debbiewhite3270 You're welcome Debbie. They stack nicely too.
After seeing the first ‘Organizing video’ I had the urge to tackle my room … I started with dragging in a recycle bin, trash bin, donation bin and cleaning supplies. OM - I love just looking at the area now. It’s a tiny room but it’s really taking shape!!! Thanks Evelyn for sharing your energy!!!
Oh, and couldn't help but spot all your books on the shelf. Thinking I'd love you to do a video on those or some of your favourites.
I have that video in mind!
For habby and notions I have three sets of drawers. The desk with my machines has drawers with hardware like needles, pins, scissors, bobbins (in two bobbin boxes), marking pens, press studs etc. Then drawers of ribbons and braids sorted by colour.
I have a set of shallow stationery drawers with plastic tubs of buttons by colour, Instruction books, lace. Then a set of shallow drawers that's just right for threads, zips, etc.
You sound like you're very organized and have it together. 👍♥️
Thank you for breaking down this overwhelming task into the three parts and for the logical way to deal with decisions. I'm looking forward to the third part.
It is my pleasure! I hope to see your finished organized space!! 😄
Beautiful and interesting tips. Thanks for sharing dear
I have put all my patterns in 2 drawers in clear ziplock bags, sorted by company. The pattern sleeves are stored in folders -one for shirts, one for pants/skirts, etc. I’m very spoilt in that all my notions and threads are stored beautifully in a Workbox 3.0! One of the best purchases I’ve ever made for storage. Thank you for your tips Evelyn.
Oh, and I feel you need to resort at least every 2 years. We build up all sorts of interesting stuff!
Thanks - Love you Evelyn!
Growing up you know what my mama used?
An old cookie tin to store her threads etc.
And I discover many other grandmothers did this too hahahhahha
Just watching your video gave me an idea on how to store my interfacings. I have so many different types and sizes. I tend to keep every little scrap. You never know right🤷🏻♀️. Oh and buttons, I was just gifted an entire box. I now have ideas for that too😊
Cool gift!
Yay!! That's wonderful to hear! Have fun sorting!
Paper patterns: I have too many!..living in Brisbane I'm more into warm weather clothes...It took a BIG STEP for me, earlier this year to re arrange my paper paterns:each category is in a plastic folder with 20 sleeves. In here I only place the envelope by number only. (brands don't matter for the first time in my 45 years sewing). This was very challenging for me, as I placed each pattern pieces cut, into a sleeve of correct folder. It was a RUclips idea, and I watched itmany times before deciding- 2 days later I was fairly happy with my decision.I've never bought the same pattern twice (it has surprised me). But now I can browse through any topic of patterns (Craft, Home, Clothes etc) in the evening in front of the TV..if I'm not doing sewing instead. Thanks so much for your videos, enoy them very much, Marietta
This is a very good video, a lot of great ideas. Also, I really like the new hairdo. Thanks for all of your videos.
Required pre-step 1 if applicable: Banish cat(s) from room.
lol I once had a cat who didn’t play with cat toys. She played with pen caps, lego and buttons. Her favourite was pen caps though sometimes she would steal frig magnets! She would have loved to help/hinder sorting things in the sewing room!!
It's more of an ongoing step. Repeat as necessary between and even during steps! 😸😸😸
My cats love my sewing room, they are always sleeping in there or else come to watch me sew! It’s a warm and sunny room.
This is similar to how I sort and store everything. I use pretty similar types of fabric for everything so I have my fabrics sorted into lengths with a label for each fabric. This is stored in the garage. I give scraps to my mum for for quilt projects. Supplies are sorted into small bags if there is a couple of the same thing then sorted into types and go in a little container. This applies to buttons, zips, lace, elastic. Pins, bobbins, feet, safety pins. I have a sewing cabinet so this is all in the drawers. Threads are sorted into plastic containers, I label the end of the thread with the colour so I just read the label and pick of the colours I want. Some with embroidery threads. These containers sit on the floor of of the foot area of the sewing cabinet. Sewing patterns are in 2 filing cabinets in the garage. I have my vogue designer patterns sorted into designers. Then skirts, tops, dresses etc are separated. I have additional separated drawers for toys, vintage reproduction, actual vintage patterns. My sewing room is my bedroom so I try to keep it pretty sorted but it does get pretty messy. Have to remember for put things away where they're supposed to be which is hard for me because I frequently put things in an obvious place which isn't so obvious to me later
Watched your video while working on reorganizing my trims. I used to have them by color, but since I have been sewing for dolls more I think organizing by size/width is actually better for me.
Love the new look and feel of your videos. So much more relaxed and approachable. Ty!
Love the flapper haircut! Suits you very well. I am in the middle of reorganizing my “woman cave”. Still planning what to do, so this video was just in time!
Thank you, friend! I feel encouraged to tackle the hodge-podge of my sewing things.
I'm so glad to hear it! You've got this! 😃
My sewing space, although more than adequate, is not large and the room is also used for soap making (which is also two hobbies lol) so I must be judicious on how much I collect. But I just got four cabinets for free so I am on my way to organization heaven!
Yay! Freebie cabinets is fantantastic!! Do you have have side sewing and the other for soap? Or miss it is up?
Great video, as always, given me some inspiration! Recently asked my mum if she still had a button stash I could go through for a particular project as I just got back into sewing after many years. We went into my old bedroom and she opened a wardrobe completely filled with buttons, zips, elastics, ribbon and I don’t know how many notions! I now go there first before buying anything!!! As for patterns, there is an ottoman stashed with 1950’s onwards. I even found my patterns from the eighties (with shoulder pads 😂) that I had left there. I am currently organising my downloads on my laptop and often look at ‘new’ patterns only to think ‘I’m sure mum or I have something like that’ 🧐
✨Yay!🎉
Excellent ideas! Thanks from America
It's a great sharing.
Like it and thanks
I have an antique flat file that works for lots of notions, thread, tools, etc. I plan to put my buttons in jars because I love to look at them.
I’m in the process of thinking out my room so this is very timely! Thank you.
Currently trying to sort out my fabric stash, in pulling it all out I actually found a whole box of fabric I forgot I owned - at least 60 metres of fabrics! It was like a surprise gift from myself 😅😅
Enjoying this series Evelyn! Sew logical…setting things up the way you shop really simplifies and stops the overthinking. Thanks
Hi! I am now waiting for the furniture to create my sewing space (currently it is in boxes on the floor...). So great timing with your videos for me ❤ I would also add one category here: a pile of clothes to mend/redo/finish 😉
Definitely makes me want to go through my stuff and organize. I think my issue is that I have a small shared desk in my bed room that’s in a corner. I really need to get some shelves or something I think that’s probably the only way I could make that space really work.
In the last one you mentioned how having an organized space can help you want to create and you are so right I was thinking in it and I think that’s the thing that draws me back is that I don’t like how cramped it is and how much of a mess it tends to be most of the time 🤦♀️
I have all sorts of storage drawers and things. One that works well is little clear drawers like you find in a hardware store. They hold my sewing feet, safety pins, little things that came with a certain machine and other bits and bobs, I have a label stuck to the front of each drawer.
Excellent ideas! Thank you..greetings from South Africa 😊
Amazing thank you. My sewing/craft space is in a crazy mess. But you made me realise that I do actually have a lot of these systems already in place 🎉
I do struggle to keep it tidy because space is limited and I have so many different aspects to try to cater for. But I think if I make some tweaks I can make better use of the spaces.
I love your thinking about when you will use and that’s exactly how my brain works too🤗
Great ideas. Thank you
This is extremely helpful for a beginner! I have to learn how to sew my favorite dress in my "uniform wardrobe" which I can't buy anymore.
Always fun to watch your videos and lots of great suggestions. Can't wait til next week. Then, I'll definitely concentrate on organizing and decorating my dual purpose sewing room. Sewing/office.... 😊
Well done, your information is very helpful. Thank you....I am looking forward to the next video and tomorrow morning to get into tackling the task.
Love your haircut and tips!
I just what you to know that you have helped me sooooo much with sewing machines, never could have done it without you :)))))
Thank you gor giving me a way to start climbing out of my mess
I inherited the contents of two sewing rooms (at different times). I got a bunch of clear plastic lidded containers in two sizes (I also had quite a few). All the notions and other small bits are sorted into these. The biggest job is all the buttons. 95% are not on cards -- been working on them a bit at a time for months and I'm still not done. If I like a pattern a lot, I fold the pieces to fit in a standard office 3 ring binder sleeve (so their not so bulky). Each binder is a garment type and I'm starting to add dividers to sub divde them further. If I knew how to I'd attach a couple of photos.
I love the binder idea!
Thanks for the tips...love the new haircut!
And now to reclaim the spare room!!!
Yes!!! 😅😅
I'm currently on holidays and set myself the task of listening to this series and making notes and planning so I can attack my sewing space when I get home. The principles you're giving us here makes the idea of redoing any space doable. Thank you for this.
BTW, I love your new hairstyle! Those of us with straight hair can sympathise with the struggle and the final judicious but wise acquiescence to its unique growth patterns!
Great idea and one I have done but with all the haberdashery items mine could be sorted better thats for sure. Problem is when I am doing a project I do tend to have all the fabric and notions etc altogether in a see thru zip lock bag and label it and know exactly what it is. Its the going thru everything and putting it out on a table to sort it, thats the thing I keep putting off as when I have a project that has to be done I focus on that and not the other. One thing I do though is when one project is completed then I have a tidy up of my sewing room. 😊
Great advice! Thanks for posting!
Terrific info! I've been trying to get it together for a long time so hopefully this series will help that. I think one of my biggest space wasters is bigger yardage is folded on shelves when it could be rolled. A good use for those wrapping paper tubes I might have kept, too. Thanks so much!
I am currently in the hobby of collecting pretty fabric and trying to get into sewing. But with the brilliance of choosing a more advanced beginner pattern and not having a lot of time to put towards it without being a little sick or sleep deprived that hasn’t worked out yet. I’ve found a easier pattern now though.
Thanks for putting time stamps ❤️❤️ sewing and organising are mg fav
I love you haircut!!
This is very interesting and useful. Thanks ❤️
I’ve seen people use toll storage cabinets to organize their small notions. The drawers are shallow, so there isn’t wasted space. I use a permanent marker to write on the edges of my needle cases so I can organize them on the side and find them. I, store by color. I once organized everything by size and type of notion Not a pretty picture
OMG this video is so helpfull
Hi Evelyn, I am just beginning my sewing journey and already your videos have been a huge help to me! I have a question though if you or anyone can help ❤️ right now I only buy the fabric and notions I need for each project, but seeing many peoples videos they have lots of fabric and everything to choose from in their stashes... How do you go about starting a stash? Is there a rough guideline of how much meterage you should buy, even if no project is on the go? I am trying to be cost effective as I'm just starting but I can see the positives of having nice fabric to hand. Thanks To anyone who can give me advice! ❤️
Great tips! Thank you 😄
Your new hair style looks great on you…just sayin’!
Yes! Yes! Yes!
I love your hair!!
I just started reorganizing my sewing space three days ago lol.. waiting on command hooks to organize some stuff better
My patterns are organized in categories of garment type ( i.e. tops, skirts, pants, dresses, jackets, etc), then alphabetized by pattern company and numerically placed, this system works well for me, now if I could just get organized with my mail :)
Ooo what a coincidence I might have just sorted my fleece, furs and cottons into milk crates(the right ones can make good shelving). Still have a bit to go (I need to will myself to get to the bottom of my shelving unit for the remaining fleece) this makes me feel as if I’m on some kind of right track. Oddly I hadn’t thought of sorting the smalls, guess that’s next on my list along with my chaos of other adjacent supplies… does make me think maybe I should focus on sewing stuff first then move into the costuming diy elements separately 🤔
TY for a video that reminds us that no matter where you are in your sewing journey, we all need to take time to reassess our inventory and reorganize based on present needs. I did a spreadsheet, noting the items, type of fabric, sizes it covered and for whom. I never think to look at it. I skim through the patterns in the oversized shoeboxes for inspiration. How do you store the patterns that are in pdf, already assembled? I want to trace them out on Pellon tracing since it's easier to fold. Love your hair. Brings out your eyes. Also, great lipstick :-)).
I'm so glad you enjoyed it Debbie! 😃
Just bought myself a new sewing desk and I’m in love! I bought two Ikea Alex drawers, and a 160cm x 80cm tabletop. So much storage! So much room!
It’s annoying that I do have to split up my sewing stuff between two rooms, but it is what it is. At least everything is tidy now. Very much appreciating that!
And the little walk between the rooms counts as exercise right? 😃
@@Evelyn__Wood well, I’m actually disabled and can’t walk- which is one of the reasons why I’ve had to put so much stuff in my bedroom to begin with. It’s where I do all of my hand sewing, which is most of my sewing generally.
I really want to copy your hairstyle! Goodness, I am trying to focus on the video but you look so polished and just on point!
I love that word… Haberdashery.
Can I ask…. What do you store your haberdashery items in?
I would like my haberdashery items to look neat and tidy on my shelf.
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You state that you sometimes change the size if the buttonhole. I would like a video on how you do that, if it doesn't infringe on your class. Thank you for another organization video! I need to be spurred on to do this.
Carla, do you have a button hole attachment for your sewing machine? If so, it’s really easy to slip a larger or smaller button in to the back of the attachment to make the perfect sized button hole for that particular button. You’ll just need to be sure you plan out the placement of the buttons and button holes before you start sewing them. 💗
@@lynnshepard7485 Perhaps I misunderstood, but I thought Evelyn was talking about changing the size of an existing buttonhole. As far as changing sizes on a new garment, of course that can easily be done. After your comment, Lynn, I'm thinking I was mistaken in what she meant. Thanks for helping me out.
Yes, I did mean you just make a different sized button hole that matches your button, and easily will works even if the pattern has stated another size 🙂
@@Evelyn__Wood Of course. I don't know why I connected it with existing garments except that you often have videos on renovating garments and my mind leaped to a spurious conclusion. Thank you.
@@paulcarlachapman628 Carla, you could make an existing button hole a tad shorter by taking some stitches at both ends of the button hole. As far as making one larger, that would take a lot of unpicking. Whew! I have done that, but not by choice. It’s very tedious and I’ve run the risk of having to repair the fabric under the button hole. It does work, though, if you want to try it. Happy sewing!
Did you make the shirt you are wearing? Is it from a pattern? It is beautiful!
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i have a really small space that has to store many items, for sewing i try to have things easy access , fabric isn't the only thing stored vertically, my zippers are in groups inside a $ shop zip up folder, makes it easy me.
Hi, could you show us how you do with blunt pins, rotary blade and scissors? Thank you
Why isnt the design and plan in the sewing room playlist?
I have a cat that will cry pathetically for hours if necessary if I locked her out long enough to pull out everything like that
Your cat crys and mine would scratch at the door until I would let him in. So I made a little bed for him out of a cardboard box, under a table with one of his favorite blankets that he loves to knead. 🐈🐱 ♥️ Now he just sleeps or rubs against my pant legs leaving gobs of cat hair. And yes, I do brush him.
@@debbiemiksch7276 I would love if my cat was that good. But she wants to do everything I do, so unfortunately I have to have a plan for doing things that are dangerous to her. Like working with things that would require another surgery if she swallowed them. We had one already from when my kid left my door open after grabbing scissors. Organizing for me, might have to mean taking pictures and doing things in a ton small steps. But it's worth it for kitten safety.
my stash is all over the place and I live in atiny room so I need toknow how to organise itall
great haircut
looks super on u
I need to learn how to let go of fabrics and notions that I really don't need (and pass them on).
I want to get all my needed fabrics and notions in one room (the master bedroom - which is my sewing room).
I want to be able to find what I know I have, when I need it.
I need to finish my U.F.Os. (Un-Finished Objects) and give them away.
I have an original hardback sewing book, Copyright 1927, by The Butterick Publishing Company, "Art of Dressmaking", that I would like to gift (mail) to you. Would you like to have this book? It is in good shape for a 94 years old book. I will need a mailing address, or Post Office Box number, to mail it to. The original owner's name is penciled in the front of the book.
I'm wishing and hoping that I will fall in love with organizing. It hasn't happened. It's dumpster fire here.
I like the miscellaneous one
What about tools?
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