klswift

That is a very large room. I envy you! I don't think you will have any difficulty in making separate areas for both of you. I would suggest that you plan the actual sewing machine and tv to be at opposite ends and your cutting tables (quiet activity) to be in the middle. For the first time EVER, I have a dedicated craft area. It is 10' x 24' and I find I have plenty of room for sewing, crafting, storage and this corner has my computer. One 18' section of wall is floor to ceiling shelving and the opposite wall is all tables (it also is full windows on that wall). One of my tables folds open for when I need to sandwich a quilt. Can't wait to see what ideas you come up with.

patsan

That's great! I wish I had room for all my sewing stuff.

annette1952

That is great! Sounds like so much fun & you will have a beautiful space for your sewing room. Keep us posted on the progress with some pics.

sJens

Lucky you, enjoy the planning, the construction, and the finished room.

ragamuffin

Make sure you have all the outlets installed you will need. I hope to find a different house with an area just for me.
Good luck!

Boston1954

Oh boy, if I had that much room I would be buying more fabric!

Innov8R

988 Square feet is a substantial amount of space. Congrats.

Sandygirl

my question is will you be a slave to what HE wants to watch on TV? The only way I get to control the remote is to retreat to my retreat! Hope you are building separate rooms.
congrats btw

sandy

Mary Rita T

Separate rooms for each function would be my preference. Issues of brightness vs dimness, clutteryness ("junk everywhere), noisiness vs peaceful solitude, etc could make you wish you had kept your sewing space in a closet.

carolynjo

Make sure that you plan for lots of electrical outlets and good lighting.