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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.

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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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