madamekelly

When you plan for outlets, consider having them put in at just above counter height. Much easier to corral the cords, and keep small furry people safe. Also, if you are like me, and have trouble getting enough exercise, set it up so you have to get up to move to different "stations" for each purpose. I have to get up to iron, go around the table to cut, and go back and sit down to sew. Sounds silly, but it has helped this crazy old broad take off nearly 200lbs. (That and better food choices.)

PKGranny

I have an 8' long table and hubby put PVC pipe extensions on the bottom of the legs to raise it - 8" for me - and it's long enough 2 put 2 36" cutting mats. Also I took a piece of 2'x4' plywood and covered it with batting and cotton (or canvas) and stapled it to back for my ironing board. I had an old adjustable ironing board and I can put this on top of it to use. It can be removed and ironing board folded up.

MargeD

When we were still living in our house, before moving to an apt., I had a peg board on the wall next to my sewing machine where I hung my specialty rulers, misc. "stuff" that I needed to use, didn't need them all the time, but when I did I didn't have to go searching for them. I miss it. Congratulations on getting an updated and better organized sewing room.

maryellen2u

I love my ironing board that folds down out of a little cupboard in the wall. I got mine from home depot. I do have to admit that it is not often folded up and put away!

Karo

Just a small tip: for my cutting table, I have a table like yours, which is too low....I am short so I used a set of those bed risers and they brought the table up to a comfortable height for me. Also, Judy Martin has posted photos of her sewing room....might want to check it out; she has some pretty good ideas

jlwheart

When I'm in my sewing room for any time, I really enjoy having a radio/CD player handy. Making room for music made a big difference. I use metal shelving to hold my stash and bins. Works great! Right now I'm taking inventory cause I got to a place where I couldn't find stuff. Getting all the zippers in one bin and then I counted - yikes! 104 zippers. Thank goodness I'm making lots of pouches and totes for a craft/holiday sale in Nov. Maybe next year I'll be up for selling online-not there yet. Good luck w/your new room!

Claire123

Sounds fun! I'd add a peg board, design wall and some storage, like a closet or shelves.

Fastpedal

Nice that you have a dedicated room for your sewing and your husband is willing to fix it up so that it is convenient for you. We moved two years ago and my sewing room now is on the sunporch. I move part of it inside in the cold months. Don't know about your budget but there are some things you can do that I wouldn't be without. First, is the height of my cutting table. Just putting longer legs on the table made out of PVC pipe does two things for you: it raises the height for easier cutting and gives you room underneath for storage. The second thing I would not be without is a quilter's ironing board. I purchased a dining room serving cart at an auction and my husband put it on casters. The cart has drawers (longs ones for 24 inch rulers and small draws for templates and small items) as well as space for baskets to store projects in progress. The ironing board sits on top of it. More sturdy then a regular ironing board. The cart with the ironing board on top serves as a side table for my sit down as well. Many years ago my husband made a table for my sewing machine out of a half sheet of plywood and put a pull out (like a computer keyboard) for my machine to sit on. He put a shelf under the table for storage of books and bins. Options for small spaces and not a big investment.

tessagin

Add an inch around so you can switch out a new box. Perfect size.

Debbie C

I find I can't have enough shelving. I got mine at IKEA. Their "Billy" bookcases have been invaluable to me. Some have available doors to protect from sunlight, others I've left open. My entire quilt room is done in white laminated furniture...bright and easy to clean. One huge must have is a good back-supportive rolling chair. I have picked up two good ones on Craigslist for a fraction of new. Paint the room a color you love! Even if you're not working, you'll love just being in there!