Getting your sewing room in order doesn’t have to be
complicated. Just tackle one small task a day, and you’ll be
on your way to a more organized and usable space.
WRITERLindsay MaylandDay 1
DISCARD BROKEN/
OLD SUPPLIES
Test your marking tools,
fabric glues, and spray
adhesives. If they’re dried
up, out of ink, or discolored,
throw them in the trash. If
you have old rotary-cutter
blades, broken needles, or
rusted pins, put them in a
sturdy container, such as
an old prescription bottle,
before tossing them to
reduce the risk of cutting
yourself when taking out the
garbage.Day 2
CLEAN YOUR CUTTING MAT
Over time, your cutting mat
can develop a lint buildup. If
you fi nd this has happened to
yours, rub an eraser over your
mat to remove the fi bers.31
DAYS TO AN
ORGANIZED
SEWING SPACE
TO GIVE YOUR CUTTING MAT A DEEPER CLEAN, WASH
IT WITH A FEW DROPS OF MILD DISH SOAP IN ROOM-
TEMPERATURE WATER AND A SOFT BRISTLE BRUSH.
RINSE IT WITH WATER AND WIPE DRY.
Deep CleanIllustrations by Adobe Stock/bsd555.18 APQ • April 2021