A tour of my small sewing space | Tidying up and getting things in order for spring makes...

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Everything I mention in the video are listed below where possible but please do ask if I’ve missed anything.
If you’d like to watch my previous two decluttering and sorting videos you can find them here:
Pattern sort - • A HUGE sewing pattern ...
Wardrobe sort - • My favourite sewing ma...
I’m wearing…
Toaster Sweater pattern - tidd.ly/390sqEY
Stripe French Terry - sewmesunshine.co.uk/
My favourite sewing tools
My Sewing Set-up The sewing machine I use is a Janome Atelier 6 - amzn.to/2R1l7qg
My cutting mat - amzn.to/3f7Mp7C
My rotary cutter - amzn.to/3vdZ6DE
My fabric scissors - amzn.to/3wsyvTc
My overlocker is a Janome - www.sewingmachines.co.uk/brow...
Patterns
Jessa Trousers by Tilly and the Buttons - tidd.ly/3p1Bf6J
Ilford Jacket Pattern - tidd.ly/3uPZ6u1
Patina Blouse - tidd.ly/3KmVuqb
Sew Over It Pippa Dress - sewoverit.com/product/pippa-d...
Safiya Trousers - amzn.to/2RVOnvt
Fabrics
Mind the Maker Organic Cotton Twill - tidd.ly/42ObECc
Atelier Brunette Double Gauze - tidd.ly/3OkNHhq
Navy floral viscose - tidd.ly/3pUQ0gZ
Green floral viscose - tidd.ly/3MEvxpY
My Freelance Writing Work Threads Monthly - threadsmonthly.com/?s=sally+g...
The Pattern Pages - www.thepatternpages.com/?s=sa...
Sew It Yourself - blog.siysewityourself.com/202...
My camera and filming set up
For stills Olympus Pen PL9 this is a more recent model - amzn.to/38rMKl5
For filming - Sony Vlog camera ZV-1 | Digital Camera - amzn.to/3w8XsG2
Microphone - amzn.to/3w8XsG2
Music - share.epidemicsound.com/p5oylb
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@user-er9ts6ut1z Ай бұрын

Es ist sehr erfrischend zu sehen, wie liebevoll und fürsorglich du deine Schatzkammer organisierst und gestaltest. Ein wirklich schöner Platz um kreativ zu sein.

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress Ай бұрын

Thanks so much x

@robinlandtroop2774 Жыл бұрын

The cardstock with the ladies on it from your grandmother's sewing box held hand sewing needles. I have one from my mom and I am 71 years. It is fun seeing what everyone has for sewing.

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress Жыл бұрын

Aw thank you so much for that I’m glad to know what it was the illustration is lovely 😊 xx

@lindsey7276 Жыл бұрын

I have one of these too! It folds out and has various needles stuck through colorful foil swatches, each with labels as to what the needles are for (darning, hand sewing, etc.). My grandma found it at a thrift store and gave it to me as she knows I enjoy sewing by hand ☺️ some of my favorite needles next to my Bohin sharps. So cool to see others have a little part of his history as well!

@janevellenderartist Жыл бұрын

Very interesting, great how you use the space. My local charity shop will take bags of tiny fabric off cuts , they recycle them and receive money as rags

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress Жыл бұрын

I think some do and some don’t I know I’ve asked before and they’ve said they can’t but I know some do. I guess it’s trial and error! Thank you for watching 😊 x

@susanhealey6294 Жыл бұрын

Hi Sally, thank you for sharing your tidying up your sewing space with us, I found it very inspiring how you keep all your sewing fabric and accessories so neat & tidy and so well organised in a small area. I'm one of those people that hasn't got a lot of fabric, I tend to buy fabric when I have something in mind of what I want to make, but I still find my sewing room gets in such a mess, love the idea of rolling up your fabric and labelling it with how much fabric it is and whether it has been washed or not, I will be using that idea, thank you. I also love your Grandmothers sewing box, buttons & cotton reels, to lovely to see and lovely memories too. x

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching I’m glad you enjoyed it 😊💕

@maureencullen1008 Жыл бұрын

A lovely way to stash your fabric and I am so glad your scraps can be made use of.

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress Жыл бұрын

Thank you so was I! I’m going to contact her again when I have more x

@patternpouchnest9529 Жыл бұрын

Haya. I really enjoyed this. I like & collect old tins as well 😀I have made the Jessa pants, they are a great make to make 😀Maybe you could get some dowel or shaped wood to replace the sewing box handle, glad you kept it, I do the same as it really is sad t let things go that are still very functionable. Thanku 'sew' much for sharing. Ana 🪡✂🧵🙂xx

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress Жыл бұрын

That’s a good idea about the dowel I’m not sure but it might be worth a try. I really like the box otherwise. It’s good to know you enjoyed the Jessa jeans I have mine cut now finally 😊 x

@patternpouchnest9529 Жыл бұрын

@@SecretLifeOfASeamstress Yay to both 🙂x

@brenholmes4894 Жыл бұрын

You are a good influence on me. I have made a start on clearing out my wardrobe, although it's been neglected for so long that it's quite a big job. I have all my sewing stuff in my dedicated sewing room, apart from extra fabrics, like silks and 'special' fabrics, which are kept in chests of drawers in our garage conversion. Also out there is all my wool roving; I used to do a lot of wet felting, but I ought to sell all that now, really, as I no longer do any felting. I have a lot of scraps, but I may donate them to a local special needs school, where they have an art department, but no budget for it. I used to put them on Marketplace, free of charge, but got fed up with people saying they wanted them, then not turning up. I wish I was as minimalist as you obviously are.

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress Жыл бұрын

It’s really hard to keep on top of everything isn’t it. I feel like I have to really as every inch of our house seems to be used for something and I can’t keep ‘extra’ stuff. If I had an actual room I would be terrible 🙈 Thank you for watching I’m pleased to have inspired you a little xx

@SabrinaWeber-hu9fm Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sally for showing us around! I always find it so interesting to see, how people make sewing work for them, without having a huge sewing studio that looks like a fabric shop. I also find it very inspiring to see your decent fabric stash. I really struggle with keeping mine small. And I have to say, I do envy you a bit for your sewing machine. I have been dreaming of getting myself that very same one one day. But no reason to complain, since I have a good basic machine that does everything I need it to do.

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I did have to work up to this machine but I have to say I love it so much :) xx

@susankidd9963 Жыл бұрын

Well done Sally good job done, great that you have someone to take your scraps gives them another life.x

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much it felt good when it was done xx

@kristinmorey4921 Жыл бұрын

I have my overlocker stored in a Kallax but I never thought of putting it in a bin. That's a great idea! Thank you for sharing. :D

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress Жыл бұрын

I'm glad it was helpful :) x

@KarenMcNeil-en2fn Жыл бұрын

Well done you. Love boxes of buttons. You don't have excessive amounts of fabric either 🙂

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress Жыл бұрын

Thank you! No it makes me a bit anxious having too much haha xx

@louisepartridge6644 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sally very inspiring and I’m sure cathartic for you as you said! I have all my mum’s threads and notions and lovely to dip into, I sorted all the threads in one of those section ikea boxes in roughly similar colours. I wish I’d thought of putting my scraps on Facebook! I’ve always taken to my local charity shop for them to put in ragbag and sell but wouldn’t take last time, I hung onto for ages and literally this weekend my husband took to recycling centre and gone into landfill and that is so heartbreaking as I’m sure should have some use, I will try next time on FB. Happy sewing 🧵

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress Жыл бұрын

Ah it’s so hard isn’t it and sometimes I think it’s unavoidable unfortunately but at least it’s worth a try to recycle where we can. Thank you for watching I’m glad you enjoyed it 😊 x

@lesleymalkin8698 Жыл бұрын

Hi Sally, that was really interesting, thank you. I love the green viscose, I made a dress for my daughter from that last year.

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress Жыл бұрын

It’s so pretty isn’t it. I have a pair of trousers in the navy 😊 x

@rycrafty Жыл бұрын

You're so controlled with your amount of fabric stash! Mine has taken over my apartment, and I've told myself no more buying until I've made a good dent in it all.

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress Жыл бұрын

I just can’t have too much it really makes me stressed 🤣 Even that feels a lot haha. Thank you for watching xx

@janspenno2241 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting. Wish I had as little fabric. Bought lots this last few months as wedding outfit possibilities, well that’s my excuse!

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress Жыл бұрын

It does annoy me sometimes if I have the urge to make something but don’t have the right fabric in my stash then need to go and buy before I can make 😊 x

@nicolasammons3852 Жыл бұрын

You are so patient Sally, I’d have got everything out and then got bored! 😂 How long did it take you? xx

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress Жыл бұрын

I was determined haha! I like jobs like this but I definitely need to be in the mood x

@julschristey3406 Жыл бұрын

I wish I was as organised Sally xx

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress Жыл бұрын

I’m really not it’s just occasionally it gets too out of hand and annoys me 🤣

@catherinepritchard489 Жыл бұрын

You are making me feel guilty. My sewing room is a tip but I am counting down to my hols and need to push through with two or three projects.

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress Жыл бұрын

Ah it felt so good afterwards and I’ve really been feeling like sewing more. I hope you get around to it but don’t pressure yourself it’s taken me months to get on with this 😂