by michemb 09 Apr 2016

Well ladies as promised, I am finally able to show you my new sewing room. It is not 100% finished as the ceiling will have to wait until the new kitchen and bathroom are installed on the first floor. It is ''L'' shaped and measure 23 feet long by 11 feet wide and 17 feet long at the end of the room. I am in the basement (Happy machine needs a solid base) but I have 3 windows and although the pictures appear dark, it is bright enough. I may add another light over my machine but for now I am content.

Pic #1 showing the overview from the end (23feet lenght).

Pic #2 this is my 4 x 8 foot island with a total of 39 cubes where I store all my cottons and pul fabric. I have another stash in my cold room for bulkier fabrics plus a walk in closet in my guest room for more storage.

Pic #3 is where my ''Happy'' has found a home. As you can see, my thread racks are pretty full. All my hoops are hanging at arms reach. Storage trays holding patterns, snaps, zippers etc. placed under my #2 computer table. This computer will be hocked up to my Happy for transmitting my designs (makes it easier to follow my colors). Bias binding machine installed on the small table.

Pic #4 Work table with my machines, Hus. Ruby which I no longer use for embroider but for sewing. Regular sewing machine and my serger. Computer station on the end where I work most of the time.

Pic #5 Other side of cutting table, (wanted to show you some of my pretty fabrics lol)

Pic #6 Cutting table which I have divided into 4 work stations, cutting, hooping, work in progress and embroidered work ready to be cleaned up and sewn.

Pic #7 Wanted to show you that each station has it's own tool rack, scissors, tweezers, rotary cutter etc. My health limits my ability to move a lot so I limit that as much as I can. My cutting tools are centered as well for easy access.

Pic # 8 My machines also have their own tools, scissors and tweezers and notice the black mats under each machine. I purchased these at the dollar store and they serve as pin cushions as well as absorbs the vibration of the machines.

So here you have it. I know I am BLESSED and could not ask for anything more. I will however have some shelving units installed on the left wall and have asked for a wall mounted iron board for Mother's day. Then a little decoration here and there and I may never come out of the basement lol.
I waited a long time for my new room and along with everything else in our new home, this is paradise for me. Working in this environment is so freeing, easy for me to create and continue to do what I love so much.

Thanks for taking the tour,
hugs to all
Michelle

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Comments (34)

by liliana1 21 Apr 2016

Lucky you very nice, fabulous area

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by olymphe 21 Apr 2016

Wow mon amie tu a toute une belle salle de couture
tu doit être contente bien fier pour toi

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by connerj 12 Apr 2016

Beautiful - It is a space most of us can only dream about. So nice and neatly organized. You are truly blessed to have such a beautiful room. :)

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by lhart 12 Apr 2016

Thanks for sharing such a beautiful space with us. I love the way everything has it's own spot and very organized. Way to Go!!! It's a very "Happy" place.

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by AllRaggedy 11 Apr 2016

The first and only word that comes to my mind is WOW!

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by peafarm 11 Apr 2016

Oh Wow! and my husband thinks my room is bogged down. I take it you have clients and do this out of love and for an income. Love your space. Lovely lots of thread.

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by babash 11 Apr 2016

Lovely room. Nice to have a sewing area that can be closed off and is strictly yours.
All you need now is a bathroom and you are set.

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by hightechgrammy 11 Apr 2016

Michelle, your sewing room is simply AWESOME! Every single inch is so well planned. I'm hoping you don't put in a regular ironing board, but instead a rectangular one, as they work so much better for quilts. Do you have a TV somewhere? I think your cutting table is the Star of the room. I love seeing all your fabrics and the way you sorted them! Your whole room makes my mouth drool. Make sure you come up for air sometimes! One day I'm going to come visit <3 Jan

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by airyfairy 11 Apr 2016

Looking good - I am green with envy

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by stella1 11 Apr 2016

Michelle Congratulations to you sewing room looks so perfect and wonderful.Huggies Stella

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by dilceia 10 Apr 2016

Congratulations! Your sewing room this wonderful!

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by spendlove Moderator 10 Apr 2016

Absolutely fabulous (and so tidy!) We are all green with envy.
BTW I remember when sewing machines all came with a black rubber mat! I think it was really to protect polished table tops, but they were great shock absorbers.

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by pldc 10 Apr 2016

Michelle what a wonderful & productive & practical workspace! Well done, I can see why you don't want to come out of the basement lol. Thanks so much for the tip about that black foam core. I will have to invest in this too. Our machines do tend to vibrate. I especially like your extra cutting table sigh.........A beautiful studio for your beautiful creations! ~hugs~

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by sdrise 10 Apr 2016

Wow what a wonderful set up! Lots o f room now ! Congratulations!

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by grossfamilie 10 Apr 2016

Congratulations and celebrations! If you are going to invite to your first big sewing and embroidering party in pyjamas please don't forget me. I am coming. This is so perfect :-) Hope you "trained" your family to cook good for you and bring food and drinks into your sewing facility if you ring the bell.
Thank you for sharing your fairy tale room - Maria