My sewing studio is finally done! For the first time in all the years I have been sewing - and they are many - I have a dedicated space for sewing.
Like so many home sewers, I used to set up shop in my dining room when I
wanted to sew. But at 5’ 8” tall, the dining room table was neither large enough nor
tall enough to prevent an aching back every time I needed to cut fabric. Not to mention, since it was my 'dining room', I would have to pack up all my stuff until the next time I wanted to sew. I'm sure many home sewists can relate to this.
Now retired and both a sewing instructor and blogger, I have a comfortable space that is always ready whenever the passion moves me. I can simply pick up where I left off on whatever project or projects I am working on. Though nothing more than a carved out area in my basement, it has everything I need to sew and I love every inch of it.
It’s not a finished basement, so the space is
a bit rough around the edges – exposed ceiling beams, cement walls, exposed
furnace & freezer. But, when coupled with the space’s modern appointments, to me it functions like a studio. A custom made cutting table at a comfortable height and with
a grid style cutting mat is the highlight of my space. Made of a melamine covered
1" thick board and adjustable table legs from IKEA, my back no longer suffers every time
I sew. Two counter height stools make working at this table a dream and a rolling cart with all my basic sewing supplies provides ready access.
For a fresh, modern backdrop, I made a curtain from material purchased at IKEA in a bright colorful print. It separates my studio space from the rest of the basement area, a.k.a. my laundry room. I have a station set up for my ironing board. And, a wall of storage containers filled with fabric, notions, books and assorted other sewing supplies finishes the space.
For a fresh, modern backdrop, I made a curtain from material purchased at IKEA in a bright colorful print. It separates my studio space from the rest of the basement area, a.k.a. my laundry room. I have a station set up for my ironing board. And, a wall of storage containers filled with fabric, notions, books and assorted other sewing supplies finishes the space.
It’s both a comfortable and convenient area for me to sew. And, it works incredibly well for conducting private sewing lessons
with clients. Everything I need it there.
I simply love this new space, my sanctuary, really. It now functions as headquarters for my sewing blog,
Simply Sewing, and is where I create my projects and plan to film
tutorials for the blog. I just can’t believe I waited this long to create this space
Your sewing space looks awesome! I have a table tucked into the corner of the exercise room in our finished basement.
ReplyDeleteI still haven't finished the skirt we made in the Habermann's class, but I'm planning to work on it soon!
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