Organization Ideas for Your Sewing Room
Do you have a love/hate relationship with your sewing room? Are there more supplies than room to work? If so, don’t worry. Today we will help you love your space again with organization ideas for your sewing room.
How to organize a room that you love to create in by using systems to keep this busy space streamlined.
If you love to sew then you probably have a pretty impressive collection of material, patterns, and sewing supplies.
You also probably have a hot mess on your hands because there is just so much. So many gadgets, patterns, notions, I could go on and one.
What is it about crafters that make us want to keep every scrap of material or paper?
Today we are going to help you fix the clutter. To help you turn your workspace into an area you enjoy being in.
We are going to look at a few organization ideas for your sewing room that will not only make it easier for you to work in but might just turn this room into a favorite in your home.
When you are looking to set up an organized sewing room, your goal is to create a space that is both beautiful and functional.
I am sure you are wondering if that is even possible and I am here to say, yes, it is!
When you choose organizers that turn your display of supplies into artwork, you will transform your room into a beautiful aesthetic space that will fuel your creativity.
What is the best way to organize a sewing room?
The best way to organize a sewing room is to section your space into areas. To do this you will need to know what items need to be stored and where the best location will be.
Start by making a list of activities you do in this room. This can include:
- Sewing
- Mending
- Quilting
- Embrordoring
- Monograming
- Knitting
- Crocheting
This list will help you narrow things down and choose the best system.
Let’s Talk Layout
The best news that I am going to share with you is this, how you have your sewing room arranged now is not the only way it can be setup.
Take a step back and look at your room as a whole. As yourself is the flow is easy or if you find yourself dogging this table to get to this area. Or if you take 10 minutes just to find the supplies to do a simple pattern.
Your goal is to arrange the layout in a way that is comfortable for you. Keep in mind the following tips:
- Where is the best lighting? This may be the perfect spot for your work table.
- Where are the most outlets? This may be the best spot for your sewing machines.
- Where is the largest open wall? This may be the best area for an organizing pegboard.
Consider this room a blank slate, and have fun! Just remember, be sure to enlist help before moving anything heavy.
How to Choose the Best Organizers
If you are someone that needs things to be simple and easy to use, then you may want to look for functional options that use bins and baskets. If you are someone that is drawn to looks, then pretty is probably going to catch your eye first.
Knowing what makes you smile and motivates you to put things away will help you create a space with systems you can more easily adhere to.
Organizing Options to Consider:
- Pegboards – Great for an assortment of supplies from small to large.
- Jars – Great for small embellishments like buttons, ribbons, or notions.
- Baskets – Great for current projects, scrap material, and craft books.
- Bins and totes – Great for material, patterns, backing, and filling.
- Book shelf or shelves- Great for patterns, material, and books.
- Magnetic wall organizer – Great for organizing random supplies and notions.
Let’s look at a few of these options in real-life examples. Use this list as inspiration to get your creative juices flowing!
PegBoards
I love using pegboards to keep tools and supplies organized because the sky is the limit when it comes to options. Another bonus is when you use a system like this one you are not stuck with a setup.
The holes allow you to move things around as you add in more supplies or different organizers as your tastes change.
Source: CravingSomeCreativity.com
Pegboards are both functional and beautiful with all the different accessories and colors available to organize your sewing supplies.
What I love about them most is that by adding a bit of trim to frame your pegboard, you can turn this organizing system into wall art—my favorite way to organize a space in any home!
Pegboard Accessories:
- Different Containers – These are perfect to hold a variety of pens, markers, tapes, and buttons.
- Bars to hang buckets – A fun way to display your organizers.
- Shelves – Great to hold just about anything.
- Clips – I love these to display photos, patterns, and magazine inspiration.
- Hooks to hold inspiration art for a bit of fun
Once you start testing out pegboards in your sewing room, your eyes will be open to so many possibilities!
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When choosing where to hang your pegboard you will want to keep it as close to your workspace as possible. The goal of organizing is not just to keep things put away but to also streamline your workspace more efficiently. I like to use zones to help with the layout.
A zone is where you perform a certain activity. In a sewing room, for example, you may have a work zone, a cutting zone, a sewing zone, and a finish work zone.
If your pegboard is going to hold sewing tools then putting it near your work zone and/or table will be your best option.
READ: HOW TO USE ZONES TO ORGANIZE A ROOM
Hanging Fabric as Storage
If you are short on space, then this next option might be the perfect solution for you and your fabric collection.
Let’s face it: When space is tight, looking for an out-of-the-ordinary organizing solution is the key, and this option really proves that point.
Source: Ishandchi.com
By utilizing a closet in a room and a few pant hangers, you can easily hang your fabric and really set up an efficient system for your material. If you do not have a closet you can use a curtain rod to do the same thing on your wall.
This option will also serve as a decoration piece that will bring a pop of color to your room. Another bonus when you organize this way, by getting your fabrics up and out where you can see them it really helps you to use them before the patterns go out of style.
Easy Thread Storage
I absolutely love using jars as organizers and this is another great way to add a bit of color and fun to a sewing room. If you have a few mason jars or cookie jars you can use them to sort out the threads you have by color. Display on a shelf or other surface and keep them close to your work zone for easier access.
By using jars you will make it easy to find the threads you need quickly. Jars are really affordable especially if you find a box of them for pennies at a yard sale and are a great organizing option for just about any room.
I have said it so many times I risk sounding like a broken record, but when you can make art out of your organizing setup you are creating a win-win situation. And, if you ask me, nothing is more artful than a jar full of colorful threads.
D/M PRO TIP: You can also use thread-filled jars to hold up books in your sewing room. Sewing books, patterns, and quilting books can sometimes get lost in piles.
Use jars as bookends and get another area in your sewing room organized.
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Easy Button Storage
I love having buttons to the point where I may have more than I should. They not only work great for sewing projects but for paper crafting projects as well.
I have tried many ways to organize my buttons and found that fishing tackle boxes work best. The sections are customizable, and I can sort out my collection, making it a breeze to find what I need quickly.
If you have a large collection of buttons you can organize your buttons by style, by color, or by use. Whatever fits into your organizing personality.
To know the best sorting option for you, ask yourself this question.
If I wanted to find a button for a sewing project what would make it easy for me?
The answer will help you to sort things out in a way that will make sense for your future self.
Remember the easier the organizing solution is for you, the more likely you will be to stick with it for the long haul.
DIY Organizer for material
Another thing I love to do when organizing my sewing room is to reuse items in a different way. I find a sense of accomplisment when I can make what I need with things I have lying around my home.
This DIY organizing shelf is a great example of this skill.
When you sew there is one thing you have a lot of and that is fabric so the hanging option above might not work for you especially if you have a rather large collection. If that is true then this idea might be a better fit.
Thread Organization: Blueistyleblog.com
You may not have thought to use cinder blocks and random boards as storage but this is a great alternative especially if you have a pretty large collection of material.
When looking for solutions in your sewing room always shop your home first to see what you have. You might just be surprised at what you can find in one area that might work out great in another.
The goal for organizing in a creative space is the same. Get your supplies up and out where you can see them.
When you do this you will not only use up what you have more efficiently but you will no longer buy supplies thinking you need them when you actually have more than is necessary. “In plain sight is in mind” and will make you more aware of what you have so you keep your supplies in check going forward.
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Thread Organizer
If you need to have your threads easier to access then you might want to opt for a simple store-bought option.
These wall organizers are specifically for thread storage, making them a great solution to consider for your sewing room.
They come in various sizes and finishes, so you can find a style that will work for your room.
Go one step further and sort your threads by color so it is even easier to grab the ones you need while working on a project.
Sorting threads this way will also help you to more easily see where you need to fill in on colors and where you have much more than you may need.
Sewing Pattern Storage Boxes
I love this idea because it is simple to make and works perfectly for any organizing style.
Patterns are another thing that can quickly get out of hand. Having an easy way to sort and store your projects will help you find those patterns so you use them rather than forget you have them.
Sewing Pattern Storage Box: Mellysews.com
When setting up organizing solutions for your sewing room you really do not need to go crazy expensive. Sometimes simple is best and this option proves that idea right away.
Molly Sews suggests using 6×9 envelopes to hold your patterns as they will last longer than the original package will. You can either purchase boxes to hold your patterns or reuse what you have already in your home. Color up an old shoebox with some fun contact paper and really let your personality shine through.
Fabric Drawer Storage
I have many organizers in my home that didn’t work out as I had hoped, and the plastic drawers are one of them.
I bet you are in the same boat. Maybe you already unloaded your supply, but if not, this is the answer.
What did not work in one area of my home is now the perfect solution for my material collection.
Here’s how it works.
- Each drawer has a different “theme” of fabric, such as holiday, spring, geometric, Disney, etc.
- Rather than just labeling the drawers and being done with them, I used a sample of the material to color up the front, which tells me at a glance what is inside.
- Include a label as well to ensure you know where each selection is.
This is another example of using my supplies to double as a bit of art in the room
Another perk of storing fabric away in drawers is the material stays neater and dust-free until you need to use it. Something you will not get with the other options listed above.
The only downfall is your fabric collection will not be out where you can see what you have, so you will want to keep this in mind before you choose the option that works best for you.
Organizing Your Sewing Space is Easy
Organizing your sewing room is not only easy but fun as well. By utilizing items you may already have in your home, like a curtain rod or mason jars, you can easily contain your sewing supplies while keeping them easily accessible.
Since this is a room meant just for you and sparking creativity look to find functional solutions that add a bit of fun and color to your room. This will help to create a space you love and one you truly enjoy working in.
Wow this couldn’t have come at a better time since I am about to start organizing craft supplies! I have a wall in schoolway where I can hang peg board & attach lids for jars under shelves & cabinets! I also have a metal decorative plate holder that holds 3 plates that will be perfect for coloring books & folders of worksheets. At Christmas, I bought a Big box of Baklava that has sturdy sections as well as big box of jelly belly beans that has several little sections. I’m going to cover them with schlaque decoupage pictures & organize small craft items in those! A stand up towel holder is perfect for rolls of ribbon & the idea of hanging material inspired me to roll up fitted sheets with pillowcases inside neatly folded flat sheets & clothespin to hanger in bedroom where they go since my linen cabinet can only fit blankets.
I just love your ideas! What a great space you will have when you are done. 🙂
Tracy Lynn