Tuesday, February 11, 2014

my minimal sewing room

I realize that the idea of having a whole room just for sewing is slightly ridiculous in the world of minimalism, but I am grateful to have mine. The truth is, our family would be perfectly happy in a smaller house, but I refuse to move, so we might as well use one of our spare rooms for sewing, right? I like to keep the space as simple and tidy as I can. My creativity is stalled when I'm surrounded by clutter.


I recently tackled the closet, and more specifically, my fabric stash. I used to think that I had to keep all of my scraps, no matter how small they were. Then I got smart and realized that most of what I had kept was completely useless. I am much better at throwing the leftover pieces away when I complete a project now (unless they are a reasonable size).

Something that helps me keep my fabric under control: I only buy fabric for a specific project. I don't buy fabric because I think I might need it someday, or just because it is pretty. It has to have a purpose, otherwise it doesn't come home with me.

I keep all of my thread and pins and scissors in that cute little sewing box. I like that it is portable and small. It fits the essentials, and that's really all I need.

Something I really love about minimalism is that it forces me to use things that I have been saving for a rainy day. If I am not currently using it, then I can't rationalize keeping it anymore. So if it is something I love, I better figure out a way to incorporate it into my life. For example: I had a little bit of wallpaper left over from the girls' room. I couldn't bring myself to throw it away, so I tacked it up in the closet instead. It made such a difference!


Oh, and p.s., my nice hangers are from Ikea. And you can find my wallpaper here.

11 comments:

  1. I love the wallpaper in the closet, I really want to do that in our office. Where did you get yours? It's really similar to one I have been eyeing online at Anthro.

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    1. hi erin! i found my wallpaper at american blinds. here's the link: http://www.americanblinds.com/wallpaper/productid,100662

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  2. I think it would be so wonderful to have a room just for crafts and projects...I think you're smart :) And, sewing is a lost art. Keep it up!

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  3. Wow, Stephanie, that's so pretty...and simple. Love it!

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  4. I should adopt your motto for fabric purchases. Gah -- I have a LOT of fabric. I recently gave away 3 bags of things I knew I wouldn't use/scraps but I still have a lot.

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  5. I am loving these minimalist posts! It is a little depressing to compare your house to mine in that regard, LOL, but it is still inspirational. :)

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  6. the wallpaper looks darling.

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  7. yay! love seeing that british sewing box in its proper place :)

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  8. Oh my goodness. This is just perfection! Where did you find the sewing box?

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    1. hello susanne! isn't that sewing box the best? my sister, who lives in the UK, picked it up for me. i'm not sure why no one in america sells adorable enamel boxes like that. they are my favorite.

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  9. that tub organizer is fantastic as is the wallpaper.

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