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skjquiltnut 05-31-2010 10:55 AM

If I move my Sewing room into my windowless laundry room, will I be asking for trouble? Can't afford to cut into Rock-walled house to install a window, at this time.

CAROLJ 05-31-2010 10:59 AM

I like windows as I can see out and I enjoy the natural light. My suggestion is get good lighting and hang up something you like to look at for a view.

skjquiltnut 05-31-2010 11:02 AM

Thanks, carolj, was also concerned re excess moisture in the air, laundry sometimes seems neverending!

dar627742 05-31-2010 12:11 PM


Originally Posted by skjquiltnut
Thanks, carolj, was also concerned re excess moisture in the air, laundry sometimes seems neverending!

my sewing room & laundry room have been combined for at least 20 yrs & have never had a problem[wait til tommorow !]in some ways,it's very convenient !i tend to sew & forget the clothes in washr/dryer ! also cutting table makes a great folding table[when i can get to it !]i'm lucky to have two windows ,but a 4 foot work lightreally helps. good luck

skjquiltnut 05-31-2010 12:33 PM

Thanks so much.

littlehud 05-31-2010 05:32 PM

Just make sure you have lots of lighting.

joyceinoh 05-31-2010 05:53 PM

If worried about moisture, get a dehumidifier.
Keep the machine oiled, as the manual says.
My sewing room is in the basement & having my machines
rust is a concern.
I had painted murial on my one wall down there, but
painted over it and like the white walls better.

skjquiltnut 06-01-2010 11:00 AM


Originally Posted by joyceinoh
If worried about moisture, get a dehumidifier.
Keep the machine oiled, as the manual says.
My sewing room is in the basement & having my machines
rust is a concern.
I had painted murial on my one wall down there, but
painted over it and like the white walls better.

Thanks for the advice: this is just one of the many reasons I love this Board, we all are willing to share.

Grandma Phyl 06-01-2010 12:31 PM


Originally Posted by skjquiltnut
If I move my Sewing room into my windowless laundry room, will I be asking for trouble? Can't afford to cut into Rock-walled house to install a window, at this time.

My sewing room is also in my laundry room also windowless but my hubby put in a lot of lighting and it is wonderful. I love sewing while I'm doing laundry and I'm in my own little world, it works for me anyway

Chasing Hawk 06-01-2010 12:38 PM

My laundry room barely holds the washer and dryer. Our walk in closet is bigger than the laundry room.

BellaBoo 06-01-2010 12:58 PM

My grandmother used the top of her big chest freezer as a cutting table. She sewed clothes and every pattern was cut on that freezer top. It was scratched all to pieces but she didn't care. No cutting mats then. If you have front loaders you can put a cabinet top across them and have a great cutting /pressing area.

susie0808 06-01-2010 01:01 PM

I was in the laundry room first. laundry never got done! Got rid of family room... nobody used it. Now its my sewing room. Best thing I ever did. Laundry gets done and so does my quilting! :-) :-)

amma 06-02-2010 12:51 PM

You can also hang those little dehumidifiers that hold pellets (that you can find in hardware stores) if you don't have room for a bigger electric one.

ann clare 06-02-2010 01:01 PM

Good lighting and a bright wall hanging.


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