tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2954451872585373355.post4988310671551261605..comments2024-03-28T15:47:44.886-05:00Comments on Patterns By Jen: Studio Reboot Part 1Jen Shafferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17029001767899803254noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2954451872585373355.post-63434773865213411542019-08-23T11:04:55.308-05:002019-08-23T11:04:55.308-05:00One thing I had to do when we reworked my dungeon ...One thing I had to do when we reworked my dungeon (I also work in the lower level with a patio door, but it's only a 10 x 10 space) was to spend some time just sitting and thinking about how I could rearrange the space. My husband and I tossed ideas around until I settled on what I wanted. If that wall behind the bins isn't being used, sit and think about how that could look. Shelves? Design wall? Both (if so, how?) -- that type of thing. Ikea is great, but you might also be able to make do with simple shelving from Menards (not pretty, but they do the task). Hubs ended up making me a shelf/bin unit that I use and it's working well. Sometimes settling on a direction of where you want to go helps set the plan for what needs to be done first/next. piecefulwendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02256164519304112032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2954451872585373355.post-82520429481551467562019-08-18T14:40:29.781-05:002019-08-18T14:40:29.781-05:00I can't work if my sewing area is cluttered bu...I can't work if my sewing area is cluttered but I have a knack for organization. It's the accountant in me, I think. Please get yourself to Ikea! If there's not one near, get the catalog. I'm saving up to get the Billy shelves with doors. They can go right to your ceiling in the space you have. They are super easy to put together. I do it by myself with a granddaughter helping. They will save your life. I like the doors to prevent fading of my fabrics. Your storage boxes would look so nice all lined up on shelves. Label them and you will know where everything is. I also have rolling carts. One for my sizzix and cutting dies; and one for machine embroidery supplies. Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11332991785391135451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2954451872585373355.post-57708547208997750872019-08-13T13:00:41.033-05:002019-08-13T13:00:41.033-05:00My husband made me a cutting table with storage sp...My husband made me a cutting table with storage space under and with flaps on the side so that when I need lots of space Ican open one or more flaps and when I am done I can close it and still have the top of the table to work on. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00244769565353199438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2954451872585373355.post-2088644910449698252019-08-13T11:15:03.552-05:002019-08-13T11:15:03.552-05:00What about pegboard on one wall? It is easy to sto...What about pegboard on one wall? It is easy to store rulers etc and see what you have in one glance. I have one and it is a big help to keep my floors clear and stuff accessible at the same time.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00244769565353199438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2954451872585373355.post-89285945947765301922019-08-12T19:37:16.841-05:002019-08-12T19:37:16.841-05:00I just got the patterns I have acquired filed away...I just got the patterns I have acquired filed away. (Excluding the ones I got this past weekend ). I have Breast Cancer pillows I am preparing for a ladies group I am part of. We will make these at our Sept gathering. I am sooo ready to get those huge boxes of stuffing out of the room. I have fabric in project boxes, but I need to organize it a bit better.... someday. I struggle with my rulers and my doo-dads (seam ripper/clips/small scissors/ stylist/ pencils/ rotary cutters ) just collecting around my machine. That will most likely be my next area of work Beth Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13588719974259141288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2954451872585373355.post-43238849464180612472019-08-12T18:19:51.562-05:002019-08-12T18:19:51.562-05:00I agree with Robin and Jen, shelves are most impor...I agree with Robin and Jen, shelves are most important. Lots of them! You don't say how much space there is, but I have positioned two dressers of the same height back to back, and then covered them with plywood, and then covered that with a piece of laminate for a smooth surface. Works great for layout and cutting, and is also a better height. Sorting color and fabric type will work well for you, keep up the good work. Don't try to tackle it all in one day, you'll get discouraged quickly. Once you get everything organized the way you want it, take a picture, and post it somewhere visible so you can be encouraged to keep it that way. <br /> Barb Pnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2954451872585373355.post-58817352958705592042019-08-12T15:50:10.561-05:002019-08-12T15:50:10.561-05:00Have you considered setting up zones? Like all o...Have you considered setting up zones? Like all of your shipping/mailing supplies in one designated area or shelf? Your quilting fabrics, tools, etc. in one area/shelf? Do you need to purge a lot of fabric or other items you just know you're never going to use? <br />I'm thinking you might need a few more shelves to help with the organizing. <br />I share my sewing space with the guest room, so I have just a corner and one wall to keep all of my stuff on/in. I'm currently working on a couple of projects and the corner that holds most of my supplies has fabric and instructions all piled up on it. I looked at it a little bit ago and sighed in exasperation because the mess was bothering me, BUT I know I can't fix it until I get those projects out of the way. <br />What do you want your space to look like? How big is the area?<br />Robin Farmer Silerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02948893011809242972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2954451872585373355.post-51497174217311211902019-08-12T13:43:19.125-05:002019-08-12T13:43:19.125-05:00Oh, I feel ya here. I am super grateful to finall...Oh, I feel ya here. I am super grateful to finally have space, but it is hard to work with the "stuff". Luckily, I have a huge new closet with doors. :P I bought some shelves and they are filling up fast. Jen Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16059535219103583412noreply@blogger.com