2009 was a fabulous and productive year for whipup – so much going on in the crafting scene – we have trouble keeping up with it all – here are our most popular posts for the year … craft spaces.
In 2009 we did a getting your craft room organised series: Part 1: declutter - part 2: rearrange – part 3: decorate – part 4: putting away – part 5: work bench – part 6: small spaces
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Design*sponge has a sneak peak of Faythe Levine’s (author of Handmade Nation
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All month we have had fabulous studios and crafty nooks and craft room features – I have been getting some fabulous ideas. Its obvious that one of the main resolutions for crafty folk is to reorganise, de-clutter, simplify or just get some more space in which to craft craft and craft.
Now that you have cleaned up and redecorated and organised and found a home for all your bits and bobs and your stash – you need to think long and hard about your work bench situation. Here is some inspiration to get you started:
jewelry bench : small fold out table : big L shaped bench – lots of space : trestle work table : sewing machine bench with curtain : draws with a bench placed on top : trestle table for a cutting bench : long benches opposite each other : specially designed sewing table : using ikea furniture : mini sewing corner : small corner sewing area :
Whether you have a dedicated craft room or a corner in the kitchen, having your table or work bench at the right height is very important. Make sure you are not stooping when working or you end up with back problems.
You may need an extra table to work on – I have two work tables – one with my equipment set up on permanently – with drawers etc and another multipurpose table used for design, drawing, cutting, writing etc. If you only have a small space then this extra table may need to be a fold up table that can be easily slotted away – or you may need to make use of the kitchen/dining table every now and again.
If you have a dedicated work room then have work benches set up either in an L shape or opposite each other means you can work more efficiently – spread your work out – have different stages or crafts going at the same time.
If you have a small desk set up in the corner of your kitchen or living room then you may want to be able pack up your tools easily and quickly – proper storage will be essential, or else have a neat curtain that can hide your ‘mess’ or projects away.
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All month we have had fabulous studios and crafty nooks and craft room features – I have been getting some fabulous ideas. Its obvious that one of the main resolutions for crafty folk is to reorganise, de-clutter, simplify or just get some more space in which to craft craft and craft.
Now that you have cleaned up and redecorated and organised its time to get down to business – you need to find a spot for everything and keep it that way. Here is some fabulous inspiration to get you started:
Pegboard wall : assorted jars : vintage tins : peg board for yarn : another well organised pegboard : recycled cardboard for storing ribbons : baskets for fabric : lazy susan for pens and art supplies : bowls stacked with fabric scraps : plastic containers for yarn :
Set up some organisation systems – you will need rubbish bins, recycle boxes, filing drawers and organiser containers.
You don’t need to buy anything new – make use of ziplock bags or empty jars, vintage tins or plastic containers to store all your threads, ribbons and bits and pieces.
You may need to invest in some simple filing folders or manila envelopes to store your patterns and notes.
Keep your fabrics or papers or yarn in containers on shelves, in drawers or in plastic containers that you can easily wheel in and out. Label everything!
Consider using a toolbox or other compartmentalised box to keep your tools safe or hang them up using a peg board.
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