Whether you’ve got a dedicated sewing room or simply use the dining room table, your creative space is uniquely yours. It’s a happy place, somewhere to breathe, unwind, and let your creativity soar!
If you’re into machine embroidery, sewing, or crafting, here are 10 ideas for "buttoning up" your creative space so it's efficient and welcoming.
To reduce eye fatigue while stitching, experts suggest a good balance of general, task, and diffused natural lighting. Light should be evenly distributed so your eyes don’t have to constantly adjust.
Local thrift or antique stores are a great place to find a variety of good lamps. (Be sure to protect your threads and fabrics from direct sunlight so they don’t fade!)
What do you have around the house? Store buttons in colorful bowls or keep pins in spice jars. From peanut butter jars to stackable cookie tins, it's fun to discover and use what you already have.
Hand-me-down dressers and cookie sheets are other household items that can be artfully repurposed for inexpensive, effective sewing room organization.
My grandmother was a child of the Great Depression, and she saved everything. (And I mean everything.) Now, I’m not suggesting you keep a lot of junk around because I’m all about eliminating the clutter. But . . .
If you happen to have a nice box or hand cream jar or just a pretty glass bowl like the one shown above, those things can be darling storage solutions!
Speaking of clutter, we all know it’s easy for things to get messy in a hurry. Pop into your local discount store for storage baskets, bins, plastic organizers, and stackable, see-through caddies.
Gather what you reach for most in a handy basket and store items used less frequently in closets or drawers.
If you’ve got the wall space, use it! Pegboards can be found at hardware and craft stores for a modest price. Hang rotary cutters, scissors, Orange Pop Rulers, embroidery hoops, rulers, wire baskets, and more!
You can also mount cubbies, floating shelves, and magnet boards or even paint a wall with chalkboard paint to keep track of current projects without the paper clutter.
Decorating your space is fun, and a lot can be done with what you already have. You can frame old pattern pieces or sketches in eclectic wooden frames or pick up an air plant or two from your local nursery.
Try hanging a mood board for gathering ideas with a particular theme, and put a favorite inspirational quote where you can easily see it.
Tip: Find the Oh, Sew Delightful collection (shown above) HERE on Kimberbell.com!
If you’re a music lover like I am, the right tunes can really spark your creativity. Put together a playlist (or two, or twenty) including a variety of genres and pair with inexpensive bluetooth speakers.
Or even better . . .break out the old boom box or dust off a record player to keep in your sewing room with a stack of vinyl. Vintage music players are trendy and add a fun touch to your decor, too!
Tip: Make the zipper pouch (above) at the Stitchin' Rewind: 80's Edition machine embroidery event!
Binders are an effective way to stay organized with your sewing and crafts. If you want to take organization to the next level, we have a darling Kimberbell binder you can buy HERE!
Binders are perfect for Kimberbell instructions, sewing patterns, and Resource Guides.
Tip: Don't forget to download your FREE Kimberbell Resource Guide HERE!
Clear, stackable bins are great for storing fabric scraps and can be found for just a few dollars. Or you can go the extra mile by making this darling bin with Everyday Appliques and our Folding Storage Tote Blank!
Sort your scraps by color, with one color per bin, and you’ve got a whole rainbow of creative possibilities.
With a quilted exterior, sturdy handles, and a shoulder strap pad, the Kimberbell Tool Tote is a chic storage solution for sewing rooms (and on-the-go!) with 26 elastic slots for flash drives and a variety of pockets.
Vinyl pockets are perfectly sized for Clear Blue Tiles and expandable pockets hold Orange Pop Rulers and more. Fill up your tote, then zip with a beautiful gold zipper to keep everything safely contained!
While buttoning up your area, remember that YOU are the most “creative space” of all. No one can replace what your brain, your heart, your hands, and your talents can do!
So listen to the music and reach for the treats. Set aside that block of time when you can Experience the Joy of Creativity® to the fullest!
Happy stitching!