Sue's Sewing Studio
A Work in Progress
I always enjoy seeing different sewing studios. I have gotten some very good ideas from pictures of them. I thought you might like taking a peek at mine.
Thank goodness my husband, Glenn, is very handy around the house. We have been working on my sewing studio for our entire marriage, almost 21 years. He has worked on it in several cities including London. It has been upstairs, downstairs, in a closet, under the stairs, in the laundry room and a host of other places to numerous to name. He says that if I had the whole house it would be full of my sewing stash. And he is probably right. Even with the wonderful studio that I now have I still have several upstairs closets filled with display garments. I even have a few boxes in his 28' x 28' shop. But hey, he had a little space left over! Anyway this is my current space. You guessed it, we are still working on it. At last I do have plenty of room. There is even a space for the Grandsons to play with their toys. They do have a wonderful playroom that Big Dad, Glenn created for them. However, when they visit I don't trust them out of my site for one second. They are mischevious little boys and they get into plenty of trouble even when I am watching them.They amaze me with some of the things that they have done with my sewing supplies. Most of them not good! By the way, if you have one of those handy telescoping magnets, if will pull an iron room divider (screen) over. Jackson proved that to me when he pulled one over on himself. Well, I did tell him to see how many things it would stick to in the sewing room. Hayden drew all over my new white cabinets the day they were installed and that was easily removed with cleanser. I love them and all of their little adventures. Their Daddy isn't really thrilled with their knowledge of the sewing and embroidery machines. He says no two year old boy should know what a bobbin is and how to fill it. So sue me, he is an attorney, he says he is thinking about it!!
My sewing room is a converted garage. I decided not to use all built in cabinets for several reasons. It is a huge expense and when the house is sold it would add no value. I also like to move things around a lot and that would be impossible with all built in cabinets. The room is a very pale yellow with white trim. I have 1 large double window, 3 large single windows, and a french door. Lots of light. I chose shades for the windows. Decided against blinds or any other type of window treatment because I want as much light as possible. The shades are wonderful. I can slightly lower them to control the sunlight or completely lower them for privacy at night. I have a wonderful view outside the double window. My son, Matt, and his wife, Stephanie, gave me a really nice birdhouse to place in front of the window. The floor is covered with commercial grade carpet tiles. I love them, very easy to keep clean and if one becomes damaged, just pull it out and replace it.
The pictures from top left:
1. Entrance from outside. The inside steps lead to a large closet for storing fabrics etc.
2. The view as you enter the room from the outside. Note screens and the hutch that I use for storing some of my quilting supplies. I also have several wicker baskets under the hutch. My husband painted the hutch for me.
3. View from the steps leading into the laundry room. I have several of large folding tables that I can put out as needed. I always have one out for workspace. My sewing area is to the left and computer area to the right.
4. My cutting table with storage below. The quilt on the wall is on a wooden strip with wooden clothespins attached. I can easily chage quilts or put up flannel for a design wall.
5. I have a wall hanging covering the door to the left. Glenn installed shelves with brackets above the counter. The counter is handy for doing odd jobs. He cut pvc pipe the length of the shelves, added end caps. I love this and it was his idea. I can slide small wall hangings onto the rod or use it for displaying small garments. I frequently use it when packing for a teaching trip.
