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Wednesday, 3 July 2013

Around the house: the sewing studio

Continuing our tour around our little home in Dunedin, today's stop is my sewing studio. Calling it a studio is perhaps a bit grand for it's diminutive size, but compared to the closet I was sewing in back in Burnaby, this room is a palace. I have enough space to do all of my work in here and it's also the easiest room in the house to heat, so it's a very cozy space as well.









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  1. Anonymous3 July 2013 at 12:48

    wow, what a lovely organized and usable workspace...impressive!!!

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    1. Anonymous19 October 2013 at 13:06

      I'll second that............................very very nice. Thanks for sharing.

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  2. Anonymous3 July 2013 at 19:19

    looks so good - my work room is never tidy, there are always piles. I love your peg board idea x

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    1. Kim of Milkybeer Handmade3 July 2013 at 19:30

      Everyone should have peg board in their sewing room. Seriously, it is a fabulous way to organize things when you don't have heaps of space.

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  3. Anne / Springleaf Studios8 July 2013 at 07:58

    I really like how you've put the pegboard space to such good use. A nice compact studio and it looks so much more inviting than a closet.

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    1. Kim of Milkybeer Handmade8 July 2013 at 10:16

      It's all about using the vertical space! Thanks for stopping by, Anne.

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  4. Julie8 July 2013 at 09:04

    Fabulously organised and tidy - nice to meet another NZer in Where I sew

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    1. Kim of Milkybeer Handmade8 July 2013 at 10:17

      I love getting a chance to peep into everyone's spaces in Where I Sew! Thanks for saying hello, Julie!

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  5. Unknown10 August 2013 at 03:25

    Beautiful!!

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  6. Unknown16 August 2013 at 05:14

    This is amazing I have been looking for something like this for my space! Thanks for sharing!

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  7. Jackie13 September 2013 at 05:13

    This is a great sewing room! I love it, especially the peg board.

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  8. June D23 September 2013 at 17:37

    Great ideas! What's in the white covered hamper?

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    1. Kim of Milkybeer Handmade23 September 2013 at 17:58

      Ahhhh...that would be my scrap pile waiting to be sorted. I'm a good way through that pile by now, but it's going to take ages to get through it all. Here's a link to the post in which I talk about how SLOWLY it's going: http://milkybeer.blogspot.co.nz/2013/08/slowly.html

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  9. jessica19 October 2013 at 14:25

    Can you please tell me where you got the rod and hanging buckets? It is exactly what I have been looking for! Jjmyers1009@gmail.com

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  10. Anonymous21 November 2013 at 07:55

    I second that last request about the rod and hanging buckets!

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  11. Anonymous21 November 2013 at 07:56

    oh, my email for a response.. chris_me1981@yahoo.ca

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  12. Emily10 December 2013 at 07:36

    I really love what you've done with your sewing room, I am going to try the pegboard in mine as well! Can you please tell me where you got that wonderful cart you have your fabric stored in? I have been looking for one like it and can't find one. Thanks!

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    1. Kim of Milkybeer Handmade10 December 2013 at 20:39

      Just sent you an email, Emily!

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    2. Unknown22 March 2016 at 19:03

      Hi how are you ... Can you please let me know as well I would love to use that in my office

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  13. Nita11 February 2014 at 04:39

    Fabulous! Love the peg board. I am still getting organized in my new home and sewing room and can think of lots of uses for one. Your space is lovely. :)

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  14. handroanthus11 June 2014 at 22:52

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  15. handroanthus11 June 2014 at 22:53

    This is brilliant. I'm searching for ideas to organize my non-existant personal sewing space, and the peg board is excellent.....how did you make/where did you get the thread holder....organizing thread and bobbins is my BIGGEST HEADACHE!!!!

    Thanks for sharing!!!!!

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    1. Kim of Milkybeer Handmade14 June 2014 at 20:35

      I bought the thread holder thingy from a big box craft store - Michael's. I see them all over the place so it shouldn't be hard to track one down. It also comes in a narrower version that would be good to get for bobbins.

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  16. DianeMom4526 December 2014 at 18:47

    OMG..I love this site!!! I have a child with autism but art and sewing is her thing. I am looking to redo her room. Can I please email you if I have any questions. I don't know anything about sewing. I can really use your help on organizing her room.

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  18. Kara15 April 2016 at 04:46

    I came across your sewing room from Pinterest, and I love it! The part that especially caught my eye is the color wheel pincushion on the pegboard. Did you make or buy it? Is there a tutorial online? It's so colorful and perfect for a creative space!

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  19. Bitten20 March 2017 at 14:59

    Så hyggelig et rom du har, her var det mange gode og smarte ideer. Hvor kjøper du det stativet for trå sneller?
    Ha en hyggelig ny uke.

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  20. NorseArcher12 March 2018 at 12:47

    thanks for posting pics of your sewing room. i'm trying to get ideas to organize mine and your pics are very helpful. ~j

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  21. 2 DIZZY DAMES2 August 2018 at 22:28

    Did the peg board itself come from Ikea as well ? What a fab and very organised space you have x

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  22. Paige18 June 2019 at 09:44

    When you hung your pegboard did you screw into drywall or a stud? Thanks!

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  23. April Teesdale14 October 2019 at 06:51

    Awesome organization! I love your room, you have inspired me!

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  24. Nirosha mahanama2 May 2020 at 05:59

    Very nice' beautiful 'organise 'and awesome .
    I like your sewing room.

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  25. Unknown8 July 2020 at 05:24

    hoe are thread racks attached to pegboard

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