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Sewing posters, for a craft corner or a fabric storage space

Treadle machine, spools of thread, studio sign: sewing posters dress up a haberdashery corner or a fabric storage space.

By Romain Brunel, founder of Brunelia Updated 3 min read4 posters in this article

Vintage sewing posters for a craft corner or fabric storage

Key points

  • 4 posters in the Couture posters collection, all in the table below.
  • From $21.00 in A4, up to $74.00 in A0, 4 sizes for each poster.
  • Printed in the United States on demand, free delivery from $69.

The table

The 4 posters at a glance

PhotoPosterOrientationSizesPriceLink
Handmade sewing spool, scissors and needle poster Landscape 4 sizes from $21.00
Seamstress with treadle sewing machine and dress form poster Portrait 5 sizes from $21.00
Sewing machine by the atelier window poster Portrait 5 sizes from $21.00
Dress form and laced corset in the atelier poster Portrait 5 sizes from $21.00

The sewing poster, a studio spirit

Spool of thread, scissors, treadle sewing machine: these everyday objects of a seamstress form the backdrop of a small retro sign, designed for a dedicated sewing corner.

The poster for this part

Handmade sewing spool, scissors and needle poster

from $21.00

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A studio sign

The message “Made with Love,” set on pastel stripes, echoes the tone of old-fashioned haberdashery signs. This kind of poster fits near fabric storage, without getting in the way of the workspace lighting.

The poster for this part

Sewing machine by the atelier window poster

from $21.00

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The treadle machine, an instantly recognizable object

The treadle sewing machine, surrounded by colorful fabrics, remains the image most associated with vintage sewing. A vertical orientation lets you place it on the side of a fabric cabinet.

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Seamstress with treadle sewing machine and dress form poster

from $21.00

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Where to hang a sewing poster

A sewing corner, a design office or a storage room are the best fits. The A3 size is enough for this type of composition, often hung on its own.

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Dress form and laced corset in the atelier poster

from $21.00

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4 sewing posters, 4 different moods

The sewing posters collection brings together 4 designs that each tell a different story. The “Made with Love” poster, in landscape format, features a spool of thread, scissors and a needle on pastel stripes, like a little shop sign. The poster of the seamstress at her treadle machine shows her bent over her work, near a dress form and an arched window, on a peach background. The poster of the sewing machine in front of the window shows the studio at rest, with a green dress on a dress form and a piece of pink fabric. The poster of the dress form in a laced corset, in a sunlit studio, evokes made-to-measure tailoring. 4 styles, for 4 different ways to dress up a sewing corner.

The machine in front of the window, the studio at rest

The poster of the sewing machine in front of the window stands out for its soft light: a black treadle machine, a piece of pink fabric sliding to the floor, a green dress on a dress form and large light curtains. Ecru or sea-green tones in the separately chosen frame echo the calm mood of the artwork.

The seamstress at work, a complete scene

The poster of the seamstress at her treadle machine adds a figure bent over her work, a coral dress on a dress form and an arched window, on a warmer peach background. A coral or blue accent picked up in the room’s accessories ties the poster to its surroundings.

Made with Love, the pastel touch

The “Made with Love” poster is the most graphic of the collection, with its spool of thread, red scissors and needle on pastel stripes. Its soft colors pair easily with light wood and solid-color textiles, without competing with the busier studio scenes.

Pairing 3 posters on the same wall

In a fairly large studio, 3 posters can share a wall, each in A3, following the order of the tones: pastel for “Made with Love,” peach for the seamstress at work, sea green for the machine in front of the window. Even spacing between the 3 frames avoids a haphazard look.

Isolating the machine near a real window

The poster of the sewing machine in front of the window, with its drawn curtains, finds a natural echo near an actual window in the room, extending the composition without adding any other decoration.

Keeping a single poster in a storage room

In a more neutral storage room, a single poster is enough: “Made with Love” for a light touch, or the seamstress at work if the room also hosts the sewing table.

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3 posters from this article, at true scale

Handmade sewing poster with a spool of thread, scissors and a needle: the full poster
A3 · $32.00
Poster of a sewing machine in front of the studio window: the full poster
A2 · $42.00
Poster of a seamstress at a treadle sewing machine with a dress form: the full poster
A3 · $32.00
200 cm sofa

All 3 posters: $106.00

Frequently asked questions

You often ask us

Which room is best for a sewing poster?

A sewing corner, a design office or a fabric storage room are the best fits, most often in A3.

Do all the sewing posters show a sewing machine?

No, some feature a studio sign with a spool of thread and scissors instead, without necessarily showing the machine itself.