Sew Inspirational

Do You like to sew...do you have a craft/sewing space? Then let's start a Sewing & Craft Circle! ymib is filled with so many crafty and creative ladies, so I thought it was quite proper to share a bit of sewing inspiration, and keep a lookout for the the ymib sewing circle, which was inspired by Circle Sister Chayil! The Circle will be a place where we can share current and past sewing and craft projects, tips and resources, so sit tight!

Whether you are a beginner or an avid seamstress, there are patterns out there that will fit your sewing level and interests. Even if you feel that you cannot sew a straight line! Many times, we see photos of super large rooms that seem to be larger than some of our apartments and bedrooms, and to be quite honest, many of us just don't have that kind of space. One of my favorite crafty pieces for creative your own little get-away without re-modeling a room is the Craft Armoire by Sauder(seen below: bottom). The possibilities of personalizing and decorating this cute little piece is endless. You could even paint it, install lighting, and put in some peg boards for hanging scissors and bobbin holders. Whether your space is big or small, take the time to decorate it it so that it exudes the spirit of creating each and every time you glance at it or open it for that matter. Below are some creative and crafty rooms that I adore. When creating your space don't be afraid to use things that may not have been intended for what you want it to be used for and get creative with color. Your room should define your personality!

Sew Inspirational

If you are a beginner, then you may want to consider the following tools to keep in your space. If you have questions about picking a sewing machine then I would suggest checking out ymib's Inspiration Network Member: Erica B's blog as she rolls down a list of preferred sewing machines for beginners:

Sharp Scissors, Comfortable Lighting, Sharp Pinking Shears, Seam Ripper, Pins, Needles & Pin Cushions, Good & Clean Iron, Ironing Board, Small Folding Scissors, Thimbles, Empty Bobbins, Rotary Cutter, Peg Boards (which can be spray painted), Dress Form(I recommend JoAnn Fabrics), Bookshelves for Organizing & Storage, Inspiration Boards & Photos/Collages, Music, Incense

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Sew It Kit with Patterns

Bend The Rules

Sewing 101

Pretty Little Pin Cushions

Making Handbags

Simple Sewing

Sew Inspirational