So one of my plans for 2024 was to get my sewing room organized.
You’re going to see a lot of stuff and I even did a big declutter around November.
The main thing that needed done was there so much fabric stacked in the closet and when I did want to sew, I couldn’t find what I wanted.
I really should have taken before photos but here are the after photos.
It’s nothing Pinterest-Worthy but now I know where everything is and can find what I need in the future.
The closet in this room is big but the sides are hidden by the wall so I don’t plan on using either end of the closet except for big things.
There are several empty drawers. So I may do even more organizing or I may just leave them empty.
We are just 2 people living in a 4 bedroom house and that’s why I can have a whole bedroom dedicated to sewing.
We’ve talking about moving someplace smaller but moving is so complicated…..so for now, we are staying here.
Here are my first sewing projects for 2024- extra large heat protective mats
Here are my first sewing projects for 2024- extra large heat protective mats
We tend to serve most of meals buffet style and so does our daughter
In their home, they have a huge kitchen island covered with a man made stone
I made the mats for their house very thick- denim on the bottom, 2 layers of Insulbrite and a thick twill on the top.
I made the mats for their house very thick- denim on the bottom, 2 layers of Insulbrite and a thick twill on the top.
I gave them to her Monday and she took them home and served their supper on them that same night
They had Thanksgiving leftovers that had been frozen.
I made ours with just one layer of Insulbrite and quilting cotton fabric on both sides.
All the mats are about 18 inches wide and 43 inches long.
Now when I serve meals, I won’t need to use wobbly trivets or all my potholders under the hot foods.
If you don’t know sewing products- Insulbrite a heat protective fabric used mostly to fill potholders.
Around Christmas we were at our daughter’s home and they cooked 4 sour dough pizzas for a group. We were spreading our every potholder they owned to protect their
island from the hot pizza stones.
island from the hot pizza stones.
These runners will look better and be much safer than potholders. I know they will use theirs often.
❤️Rhonda
Your sewing room looks great! And I love the idea of oversized hot pads.
ReplyDeleteColeen
Those heat mats look like a wonderful idea!
ReplyDeleteI love those pads! Great idea and your sewing room is huge. I have a small bedroom we use as a storage/craft/sewing room. I organize it and 6 mos later I have to do it again. It’s still nice to be able to go in, close the door and do my thing!
ReplyDeleteI purchased some Insul-bright before Christmas. Layla and I are going to make bowl cozies, regular size hot pads, and some of the oversize hot pads as gifts. I appreciate seeing your examples!
ReplyDeleteSomeone gave me huge rolls of insulation material. I wonder if this is what I have. That's a great idea of a way to use it. Those look great. I understand using all the potholders.
ReplyDeleteInsulbrite has little silver-ish skinny bits in it. Even if your insulation fabric isn’t Insulbrite, I think it would work for hot pads, etc.
Deleteif it is Insulbrite, you have a gold mine. It is not cheap anyway.
What a great sewing room. You DO have a bit of fabric! I love the mats - very nice job.
ReplyDeleteGreat job on organizing! Love the hot pads and I use Insulbrite regularly. It does a wonderful job of insulating.
ReplyDeleteThose hot pads are a great idea. I may have to make some for myself.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Those heat mats are beautiful. Great job. How nice to have a whole room dedicated to sewing. I have a little office with my desk and computer. I share the room with my little doggie. Her cage is opposite my desk. And the remaining wall holds my sewing machine and 2-3 bins. That's about all I can fit. Very crowded room for sure. I plan on completing a flannel PJ this week. Cindy
ReplyDelete