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Every time we see a great sewing space, we experience
a certain voyeuristic thrill. Oftentimes were amazed by
the clever use of space and savvy layouts many sewers
and designers have created for themselves in their studios, and we
arent ashamed to admit to adopting some of their great ideas in our
very own sewing areas.
In many sewing rooms, you will find an arsenal of sewing tools,
supplies, and accessories. This chapter will introduce you to your new
accomplices in creating your very own customized wardrobe, and will
break down exactly what youll need to get started. If youve never even
touched a sewing machine, this section will provide you with enough
ammunition to begin with confidence.
GETTING
STARTED
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Baby bottles and old
jam jars make for the
perfect rickrack andnotions containers.
BurdaStyle member Ophelia Ks
sewing supplies stasholdshoeboxeswork great as storage
containers for all of her sewing needs.
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Scouring thrift
stores and flea
markets for vintagesewing supplies can
add a retro touch to
your sewing space
and get you somegood deals!
Vintage jars and oldglass dishes make funstorage vessels.
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Since Im a beginner, I dont have a lotof supplies. I use a vintage desk and
a bookshelf for everything: fabric is in
neat stacks, notions are in a big salad
bowl, and tools go in the wrist drawer
of the desk.
INDIANA ADAMS, FOUNDER, ADORED AUSTIN
AND MADE THIS / LOVE THIS
My space generally becomes total chaos
while Im working on a project, but I do
make a point of putting everything back
when Im finished, before I start on the
next project. And everything has a specificplace, so I dont waste time looking for
something while Im workingassuming
Ive put it away and its not hiding under
a pattern piece or something.LIESL GIBSON, DESIGNER, OLIVER + S AND LISETTE
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For starters, we recommend finding a clean, flat surface
for tracing patterns and cutting out fabric, large enough to
fit the pattern sheets included in this book. Many BurdaStyle
members clear off their dining-room tables to spread out their
sewing projectsthis surface is ideal for transferring patterns
to paper and for laying out fabric for cutting. If youre afraid of
damaging a nice tabletop, lay a cutting mat down on top of it or
on the floor, but look out for your spine. Alison once helped sew
part of a garment for a friend whose sewing machine was set up
on her bedroom floorby the time Alison was finished acting
as seamstress-cum-contortionist, her back was killing her! To
save your spine, we highly recommend setting up your sewing
machine on a desk or table and adjusting your seat so that your
arms are at a 90-degree angle to your body.
Youll notice that most sewing machines have a little light
that turns on when your machine does to illuminate your
stitchesbut youll definitely need more light than that to sew.
A bright overhead light, desk lamp, or natural light will help you
see those tiny stitches and seam lines more clearly.
Spread out yourpatterns on a dining-
room or kitchentable for a makeshift
patternmaking
studio.
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