I may have mentioned a thing or two about my new sewing room. And, I might have said it was going to have carpet ~ which I am not thrilled about. Live and learn.
So, I found this great no-vacuum sewing room idea in the latest Threads magazine. And it is for insane people like me who put carpet in a sewing room.
I bought this itty-bitty paint roller at Home Depot for $2.00. It’s on the aisle with paint rollers. {duh!}
Then, I got a few of these bristly hair rollers at Target. {by the hair brushes, etc. – they cost around $5)
I bet you’ve already figured this out. That’s right, just slip one of those hair rollers over the paint roller.
This will be so much easier that lugging a Dyson vacuum cleaner to the second floor every time I sew. All I have to do is run this across the floor beneath my sewing table.
Quick, easy, and inexpensive. What’s not to love about this.
Who knows, I may learn to love having a carpeted sewing room after all.
Patty Virginia says
September 23, 2013 at 5:57 amwhat a brilliant idea! I have carpet too, and after I finish making my steering wheel covers my carpet looks like a mess. I’m always afraid my Little Kitty will start playing with the threads and start chewing on them. This is on my list to purchase today!!! Thanks a bunch, pinned.
Msfunstuf says
November 21, 2013 at 12:52 amI bought a cheap vacuum on Black Friday 5 years ago (Wal Mart). It stays in my sewing room. Works great on the carpet.
Leslie says
November 21, 2013 at 7:14 amWalmart. Black Friday. I need to shake your hand ~ you must be the bravest woman on earth!
Patty Virginia says
September 23, 2013 at 6:04 amlove this
Sandy says
September 23, 2013 at 6:04 amWhat a great idea! I too have carpet in my sewing room (which will hopefully be replaced with wood floors one day) so this will definitely come in handy. I already have all the items I need for it too… bonus!
wanda ll says
September 23, 2013 at 6:35 amWhat about making one with magnet tape on it. Magnet tape could be put on the roller since it comes in sheets now.That way you can roll over floor and get pins up. Pins in carpet make a mess in your foot. Just and idea for thought.
Leslie says
September 23, 2013 at 6:43 amI will have to look into this. Great idea ~ thanks for sharing.
Gioia M., Portland says
October 4, 2013 at 5:55 pmThat is a great idea with other applications…I wonder if it would be strong enought o pick up nails and screws for my husband during DIY projects? Hmmmm.
Leslie says
October 4, 2013 at 8:33 pmI have no idea, but let me know if it works.
Meredith says
September 23, 2013 at 7:54 amI’ve never had a sewing space without carpet, but in order to not kill my vacuum with the long threads I learned a simple solution years ago…a toilet brush. Granted, I get funny questions when someone spots it, but the long handle makes it easy to swish over the carpet and pick up those threads!
Leslie says
September 23, 2013 at 1:07 pmA toilet brush! So clever!
Justine says
September 23, 2013 at 9:18 amI too put carpet in my sewing room at the behest of my husband, ” Your feet won’t get cold”. This looks like a great idea, compact and space saving.
April says
September 23, 2013 at 9:30 amThat’s a great idea, I used a new dollar store toilet brush. It’s got a longer handle and I don’t have to bend down so far.
Leslie says
September 23, 2013 at 1:02 pmI LOVE the toilet brush idea! Thanks for sharing.
Jennifer says
September 23, 2013 at 9:51 amThis is a GREAT idea! Thank you for sharing! I bet this will also work well to pick up any stray threads on my tablecloth around my sewing machine. I currently use those sticky lint roller sheets and they can get costly after awhile. As for bigger jobs in your sewing room, you may consider getting a lower end vacuum on sale to dedicate to your sewing room. This roller idea is great for quick small jobs though!!
Winnie Lung says
September 23, 2013 at 10:19 amSuper cool idea – I remember my Mother using her hairbrush way back in the 40’s after sewing for us!!
Leslie says
September 23, 2013 at 1:02 pmLove the hairbrush idea. Thanks for sharing.
Enid says
September 23, 2013 at 11:18 amI love my carpeted sewing studio! It is warm in the winter and I can go barefoot in the summer, except when I am at the sewing machine and Yes, threads and messes occur, but after sewing for a day, I just take out my handy dandy dust buster and it is as good as new….I use a 8 amp. upright vacuum for regular cleaning days.
I know you are going to love your new sewing space, it sounds like it will be a delightful place to be sewing and creative!
Enid says
September 23, 2013 at 1:19 pmP.S.
I failed to mention, I have a Berber tight woven carpet, so it is very easy to clean and pickup . I was so tickled to get the colors of a real light grey with a light pink weave, to coordinate with the pinky peachy paint on the walls.
Christi says
September 23, 2013 at 1:40 pmLove this idea, but love, love, love the idea of using a toilet brush. With the longer handle, it will be much easier for me to use I think. My “sewing room” is a corner in our bedroom, but I love the carpet….warm and comfy under my feet. I’d much rather have that than easier clean up on a hard wood or laminate floor.
Michele says
September 24, 2013 at 3:14 pmCute idea. Those threads really collect:) Pinned:) I posted scrappy note board to the Monday party.
Janet says
September 24, 2013 at 5:31 pmWhat a great! I love it. I don’t have carpet in my sewing room but all the same it will be useful in getting things off the floor. Thanks for sharing.
Diane Henke says
June 28, 2017 at 5:09 pmHave you tried this on a flannel design wall?
Hubby made me one for Mother’s Day and I love it. I currently tried the lint roller but it takes lots of sheets and will be expensive to do that each time. I have carpet remnants on my floor and the vacuum is a mess for that. Will have to try this and the toilet brush ideas. 🙂
Megs G says
September 25, 2013 at 8:21 amI enjoyed finding your blog today via Sew Much Ado and I will be sure to come back 🙂
Diana Rambles says
September 25, 2013 at 10:30 pmClever! You have the best tips!
Angela Says says
September 27, 2013 at 12:17 pmOh goodness I need this. I have carpet in my sewing area and I usually just leave the threads until I vacuum again. Now I’ll just need strong magnet or something to pick up the needles I drop. 🙂
Leslie says
September 28, 2013 at 6:35 amI’ll work on that magnet thing! Great idea!
Janet says
September 27, 2013 at 2:47 pmGreat idea! I even have some of those rollers (I change my hair length a lot) and the big ones never get used now. I have wood floors so I can use the masking tape on the outside kind of lint roller. But I’ll bet that would pick things up out of the car carpet.
Janet
Patricia Krank says
September 27, 2013 at 9:56 pmTerrific idea! You are brilliant and I think I’ll have to copy you now. Thanks for sharing.
Blessings,
Patti
Cindy @ Diy beautify says
September 27, 2013 at 10:22 pmWhat a clever idea! Thanks for sharing 🙂
SheilaG @ Plum Doodles says
September 27, 2013 at 10:34 pmGreat tip! We have carpet in our multi-purpose office/sewing/craft room, and it’s a pain to drag the vac upstairs.
Leslie says
September 28, 2013 at 6:33 amI agree. It’s also a pain to plug it in and use it!
Cindy Eikenberg says
September 28, 2013 at 4:47 amLeslie, what a fantastic tip – I love it! Thank you so much for sharing and joining us at Best of the Weekend. Totally pinning this and sharing today! Hope you have a happy Saturday and a fabulous weekend!
erin, maker of chimes says
September 28, 2013 at 7:02 amGenius! … AND, I think that my little dude will think it’s fun to play with, which means double score for this momma!
Jessi @ Practically Functional says
September 29, 2013 at 11:26 amWow this is brilliant!!! Pinning this, and thanks for sharing at my link party!
Ann says
September 29, 2013 at 11:32 amWhat a clever idea! Can’t wait to try it out!
Angela @ CreativeBlossoming.com says
September 30, 2013 at 12:09 amThis is so stinkin clever! I am with you on all the threads that get loose when sewing. Even if you’re good about throwing them out, they never all end up there! Thanks for sharing!
Leslie says
October 2, 2013 at 6:56 amAwesome! I can’t wait to stop by and see!
Connie says
October 2, 2013 at 9:03 amWhat an inspired idea! Mostly I just leave the mess and don’t vacuum I’m afraid! I love this and I am Pinning. Would also love if you came over to my place and linked it up today 😉 Thanks!
Linda says
October 3, 2013 at 12:17 pmYou are amazing, girl! I love this and all your posts! Linda
rea says
October 3, 2013 at 6:45 pmHi Leslie! i am featuring this no-vacuum sewing room cleaner on my post that will go live tonight at 7pm, come stop by and link to the fun friday blog hop again!
huggies,
rea
Gioia M., Portland says
October 4, 2013 at 5:56 pmVery clever! Thanks for the tip, I love little things like this 🙂
[email protected] says
October 5, 2013 at 5:01 amWhat a great idea! I make the biggest mess when I sew and also hate to lug my vacuum up two floors to clean.
Msfunstuf says
November 21, 2013 at 12:54 amHome Depot sells a magnet on a long handle and another on a roller with a long handle. You just roll it and it picks up pins, nails, screws, etc. a great investment.
Leslie says
November 21, 2013 at 7:14 amReally! I am going to check that out. One for me, one for Mr. SH.
Solange says
January 10, 2014 at 7:27 pmFantastic! I like. I will make one…Thanks!
Julie in WA says
March 5, 2014 at 1:24 amHave you tried this on a design wall? I wonder if it would remove the strings easily. I have used lint rollers, but it takes a lot of sheets to get the strings off and that can get spendy!
Leslie says
March 5, 2014 at 11:21 amI haven’t but I think it would work.
Carrie Beeson says
April 1, 2016 at 6:11 amLove the idea – going to try it, thanks for sharing! Ya’ll probably already know this one, but I keep a stack of of those clear overnight shipping label holders that you stick on boxes in my sewing/craft room/office to pick up whatever from my carpet. Stick your hand in, spread out your fingers, and peel off the back paper to reveal the sticky I find it easier to peel off 1/2 , use it up, then peel the other half best part is they’re “free” from shipping companies. (I ship a lot so I don’t feel too guilty). Also good to pack for travel and keep one in glove box for lint emergencies.
Brenda says
April 3, 2017 at 6:05 pmReally awesome ideas. Setting up my monogramming room now. This will be great!!