sewjoyce

You need a very large space -- 40'x40' would do to start :lol: :lol:

I couldn't live without my cutting table. Got it at JoAnn's years ago and I use it for cutting, wrapping presents at Christmas, hooping projects all year for machine embroidery, spray basting smaller quilts -- even the cats sleep on it...

HeatherQuilts

Yes Please!!!!
:lol:

AtHomeSewing

Wouldn't that be great!!! I have only about 180 square feet, in which I manage, but I could really put the 1600 s.f. you suggest to work! :-D :-D

My favorites:
Cutting Table: Large and stable, one with drawers or shelves is handy
Design Wall, I'd be lost trying to make things without one!
Press Boards: The bigger the better, and a couple small ones too
Lighting: lots of very bright light
Ergonomic Office Task Chair - threads don't stick to easy-to-clean leather :idea:
Lots of Storage Areas, it's easy to stay organized with a place for everything
Lot of electricity, I have two extra circuits, 1 for lights and 1 just for irons

Bobbinwinder

OMG! I LOVE the way that sounds...then we could have our very own bathrooms without giving up too much space!

Marjpf

I love my sewing room just wish it was about 10 times larger!

memathomas

i bought a 4 by 7 cutting table made by an amhish man in tunas mo (south) near Bennett springs ) it is wounderfull he even put the place in it to cut the fabric like the ones at the store.
i and in the basement my husband made me a sewing room down here i always say "OK i am going to my dungeon"LOL it is cold but i have a heater in here. sorry my spelling it bad

mimisharon

me, too, gf, me, too!

Bottle Blonde

My dream sewing room would include a mini fridge and microwave :D

Quilter7x

Funny you should say that, I just asked my DH if the power in my sewing room could handle a fridge. He said yes but that I wasn't getting one because then I would never come out of here! :lol:

I have a linoleum floor in the sewing room mostly because of dust/allergies, but also because pins don't get stuck in it and the chair on wheels rolls around nicely on it.

Plenty of light is very important. Other places sell lights that are like Ott lights, but are less expensive. See if your power company offers any; that's where I got my Ott light from and I got my floor lamp from a local chain store. I don't have a design wall, but sure wish I did! I totally agree that you need to have a way to store your stash. If you put it in bins, be sure you can see into the bins rather than getting colored ones. Having it on open shelving is great for being able to see everything, but may get dusty in time. I'm noticing the sun is fading some of my fabric that isn't in bins, so keep it out of the sun.

Let us all know what you decide on as it will be great inspiration for someone else setting up their room. Good luck!

Bottle Blonde

[quote=Quilter7x]Funny you should say that, I just asked my DH if the power in my sewing room could handle a fridge. He said yes but that I wasn't getting one because then I would never come out of here! :lol:



My sewing room is a bonus room over the garage - it is really big. It has everything - windows, closets, hardwood floors, seperate heat/ac from rest of house, a recliner and even a full size bath! My DH said the same thing that yours did when I asked for a mini fridge and microwave. "no, I won't carry them upstairs for you - you would never leave that room except to shop for fabric" LOL