Monday, August 27, 2012

In My Sewing Room








A new piece of machinery arrived today. It was as though a switch was flicked in my mind one day recently, from "No, I can do without" to "I must have one now." 

To make room, a sort-and-tidy was required. I wasn't expecting the thrilling unearthing of this here and that there, op-shop finds stashed and forgotten. I always gravitate to the linens, sheets, sewing supplies, yarn. I didn't realise how fruitful it had been until today. Someone in this town, or a few someones, have been destashing in a serious way. 

Cotton threads, lengths of lace and ribbon, unused fabric in colours and patterns I'd choose new, vintage sewing patterns, and perfect quality flannelette sheets to be whipped up into little girls' jimjams on the special, magic machine.

Spare room, guest room, storeroom, junk room, bouncing-on-the-bed room, once-in-a-blue-moon ironing room, and now, right now, my very own sewing room.

11 comments:

  1. Last year I did the same in our spare room when I got my over locker , love love love having a set up space to sew ( and shut away the mess ) - enjoy your space .

    Ps the retro kids dresses totally rock - shame your small people don't agree!

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  2. Oh i would kill for a sewing room! I might get more projects finished if i didn't have to clear the kitchen table all the time! I love your finds and i especially want all those vintage patterns!!!Enjoy your special space x

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  3. I spent much of the yesterday in my own sewing room. With the door shut! So pleasant, although I could hear the screams on the other side of the door. I too love vintage baby patterns, can't wait to see what you make!

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  4. Beautiful photos. You've inspired me. It's definitely time for a sort-and-tidy in my house, too.

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  5. I'm going to have to wait along time for my own room! Your little peeks are lovely! Ada :)

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  6. oooh, i'm getting a little closer to a sewing space, can't wait. still some boring unpacking to do first though. so, a new machine, huh? is she pretty? what did you get?

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  7. Thank you for leaving me such a sweet comment...your blog is lovely! Your sewing room is delightful and I love love your image of the yarn! Happy new week to you.

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  8. Thanks for popping in to visit my blog :-) I've just hopped over to see you and have an immediate case of "overlocker envy". Been hmmm-ing and haa-ing over getting one for a wee while... Would need to clear up my making space first too! Happy Tuesday and I'm looking forward to following you.
    xx

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  9. ooh lovely sheets! I know exactly what you mean, i went out and bought an overlocker a few months back.....such great intentions, only used it once so far! Look forward to seeing what you make x

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  10. Oh Greer, I want to be happy for you but I am GREEN with envy - of your room of one's own, of your stash of seriously lush vintage fabrics, of your skill. I store my sewing machine behind the sofa and have to drag it out and set it up on the dining room table when I want to use it. All my sewing stuff and fabric is stored here and there without order or reason. I spend ages looking for stuff. I am seriously tempted to make my two kids share a bedroom so I can turn our third, tiny bedroom into a sewing room like yours... x

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  11. NIce new overlocker sister!

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