Watson

My DH has offered to help me re-do my sewing room....He's going to build a sewing table and shelving, etc. which I'm very excited about.

Any great ideas you wish you could incorporate into your sewing room? I need to suggest it while I have the chance.

Thanks, Watson

Here are "before" pics...Excuse the mess! Can't wait for the "After" pics.

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117becca

yeah you!!! This summer i've got to do some work on my basement sewing room. I have water leaking in from outside. Gotta fix the outside first.

enjoy your space!

JaniceC

It looks as if your cutting table is quite low. Is there a way your husband could make you a table (or adapt the one you have) so that you don't have to bend over when cutting? My husband made me a maple 'workbench' which is 36" tall and has storage underneath. Much easier on the back!

NatalieF

don't forget the Mission Organization section: http://www.quiltingboard.com/mission-organization-f23/ they've got great examples of sewing rooms!

(I really love your dragon quilt hanging!)

coopah

The one thing I would really, really love would be an ironing board that is attached to the wall and can fold up out of the way. Sort of like a Murphy bed type thing. That ironing board takes so much space!! It should be rectangular and not tapered as I rarely need the tapered end anymore. My Dad could have done this for me. My husband? Not so much, but bless him, he would try!

Watson

Thanks for the comments so far.
I'll measure that table and see what we can do and what a good idea about the ironing board!

Watson

Grammahunt

Wonderful! I'm so happy for you. Hubby redid my room and after 14 months (we reconstructed the entire lower level at one time) we are almost done. Still need cabinet door handles, foot pedal holders, and a side table for the Sweet 16, but I'm lovin' it, lovin' it, lovin' it. I'm sure you will too.

tessagin

Ditto what she said. Lots of ideas here. Peg boards are good.

tessagin

While sitting at your machine, similar to a desk. Go in the motions and see what works best. You want free flo so you don't have to go around/ bump into objects.

zozee

Good for you! That's exciting. Make sure you consider :

-the lighting and outlets you need
- flooring
- vertical storage
-u shape work area is very helpful ( cut, sew, press)
-comfy chair
- secret drawer for chocolate