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For me one of the best things about moving, has been getting my very own sewing room. I have never had such a luxury and previously sewed and ran my softie business out of a corner table in my bedroom and loungeroom. This has meant that sewing hasn’t always been easy and if you have to get the machine out and put it away after each time you use it this can be pretty off-putting.
So I have the third bedroom which is lovely. It’s on the shady side of the house and overlooks the side garden. It has a ceiling fan and a built-in wardrobe which is full of Dan’s clothes. Unfortunately this house has very little storage, and no linen press so the room also has to store all our excess linen.
We painted the room whisper white like the rest of the house. Dan built me some shelves in the corner as previously all my fabric was in tubs on the floor.
I need to make a curtain to go across the front . I am think a bright Ikea print fabric would look great. I love how empty they look. I won’t feel so guilty next time I buy fabric. The tubs on the bottom levels contain my softie fabrics, and fabrics that I have earmarked to make things for the kids. The upper levels have all my dress – making fabrics.
Previously I had a small vintage table which had my sewing machine and overlocker on it. It was very crowded. We bought a desk for $10.50 on ebay… its huge.
It’s in pretty good condition and extremely solid. I plan to do something to it to make it a bit prettier but I am not entirely sure what yet. Any ideas. Look at the pretty view out the window, past our garden shed, it is a council reserve.
The small desk is on the other side with my overlocker and its bits and bobs.
These shelves house all my sewing books, patterns, and copies of my published softie patterns, along with lots of other random stuff. Hmm I probably could have tidied these for the photo a little, oh well. In case you a wondering the painting is by my 13 year old sister… she’s very talented.
So there you have it a tour of my sewing room… somewhat warts and all. I love it though. It makes going in to sew for long or short periods of time so much easier, and the kids haven’t set foot near my machines for some time. When they were in the loungeroom there was just way too much temptation. It has also lead to loads of productivity and I have been sewing more than ever. Hopefully I’ll take some photos taken in the next day or so, so I can show you what I been working on.
What do you think?
Rachel
Well hey there,
As I mentioned it was my birthday last Thursday. Thanks to all the lovely people who commented. I was on such a downer of a day but it did pick up. Dan, who had tricked me into thinking he had all but forgotten about my birthday, sneakily organised my overlocker with my mum. And so for my birthday I was very lucky to receive a Bernina 800DL overlocker.
So far I threaded it and got the hang of the tension, but then I realised I didn’t have anything to overlock so I’ve been cutting out some garments; a tunic for me, and some pants and pyjamas for the boys. Hopefully this afternoon I’ll get to do some fun sewing. Other than that I’ve been softying away.
Hamish will be starting kindy 2 days a week in a couple of weeks, (big HURRAH) I know he’s going to love it because we almost always have a tantrum from H when I drop Cadel off. I am so looking forward to having more time for work. I have so many ideas that I feel don’t get to see the light of day because of lack of time. Plus hopefully some more time for fun sewing.
Rachel
Well then, my creative space this week has been super busy.
I am currently working on writing a pattern for my Moby Whale which will be available as a PDF download through my online store. I am super excited about it.
I am also working on pants for the boys (again)
I am a little addicted to making pants for them, this is my 6th pair. At the moment I am tweaking my pattern to make a ‘perfect’ toddler pant. I am learning that:
-my two year old needs pants that are a little higher at the back to accomodate his nappy
-I like a straightleg
-I really, really want an overlocker
-the 3 and a half year looks better with a proper flat front, and waistband
-his butt is superflat so his pants don’t need to be too deep
This pair are made from charcoal denim that I picked up from the oppy. A 4 metre piece for $15, which is a bargain. The feature fabric is a linen kawaii print ordered from karaku
I am also thinking of a simple project that I can take away with me… we are headed to North Queensland on Monday for a week and I’d like something simple to do. I’m thinking embroidery. I love these comfort stitching patterns.
As usual a big thanks to Kirsty for hosting
Rachel
