Sewing Room - Help - Wall to Wall carpet
#42
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Originally Posted by jeaninmaine
It looks like pretty new carpet, I was wondering if there was a less drastic solution then taking it up. We're going to be putting a bit of money into other things in the house and I hate to add that much to it.
#43
I may be different than everyone else with carpet in their sewing area. I sew in the living room and my sewing room where we have carpet. I sew barefooted all the time. Rarely, if ever, step on a needle or pin. I 'can' sew with shoes on but I prefer barefooted! :-D
#44
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I also have wall to wall carpeting in my sewing room. I use a large plastic mat under my chair and keep a telescopic magnet
handy to pick up droped pins, etc. I also have a small carpet sweeper which I bought years ago from Fuller Brush that I run over the area after I am finished sewing for the day. I usually use the vacummn once a week. I have a small dog and she spends time in my sewing room, so I always concerned for her safety.
handy to pick up droped pins, etc. I also have a small carpet sweeper which I bought years ago from Fuller Brush that I run over the area after I am finished sewing for the day. I usually use the vacummn once a week. I have a small dog and she spends time in my sewing room, so I always concerned for her safety.
#45
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I'd pull the carpet back and see whats underneath if its an older home there could already be a wood floor But a vynil floor cover isn't very expensive I did one for my Aunt about 1 1/2 yrs ago in a 20x24 kit/dining room it was 3/8 thick where there is daily wheel chair activity and she spent 196.54 it came with a warranty that the wheels would not hurt it and its beautiful and easy to clean and still is- I scrub it twice a wk
#46
If your carpet is short nap or Berber buy yourself a fabric painters tarp. Spread it in the areas where you will be sewing and secure with furniture. I would diffiently put it entirely under my machine. It would be easy to take up if you need to clean in a hurry or just general cleaning.
#48
Everywhere I piece and quilt has wall-to-wall carpet...I use an extendable magnet (supposed to be for mechanics) to collect the pins I can't see and I run the vacuum every day if I am in the living area (only at my daughter's home) or after each quilt is finished being quilted in my quilting loft. Works well for me.
#49
Originally Posted by JulieR
I would go with an office chair mat, or a bamboo or other wood mat under your table. Works a treat for me when I choose to sew in the living room!
#50
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I've been sewing in a room with carpet for 11 years and have never stepped on a needle or pin. I use an office chair mat under my sewing center and it's never been a problem---not even over by my design wall where I keep and use lots of other pins.
If you keep a neat area I would suggest trying the carpet.You won't have a problem. If you're a sloppy sewer perhaps the flooring would be better.
If you keep a neat area I would suggest trying the carpet.You won't have a problem. If you're a sloppy sewer perhaps the flooring would be better.
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