Cutting & Sewing Tables in center or against wall?
#102
My cutting/sewing table is accessable from 3 sides. Sometimes I find it necessary to go around to the other side to cut. I'd say set it up and try it out first. Move things around if you're able if they aren't in the configuration that works for you.
Kwendt: Your table and mine are about in the same arrangement in the room. I do use a 4 drawer plastic rolling cart with a portable press surface on it to my right, when I'm piecing and needing to iron. But if you like to actually get up and take your items to the other side to press, that's fine too. Whatever works out for each of us.
Kwendt: Your table and mine are about in the same arrangement in the room. I do use a 4 drawer plastic rolling cart with a portable press surface on it to my right, when I'm piecing and needing to iron. But if you like to actually get up and take your items to the other side to press, that's fine too. Whatever works out for each of us.
#103
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Originally Posted by fireworkslover
My cutting/sewing table is accessable from 3 sides. Sometimes I find it necessary to go around to the other side to cut. I'd say set it up and try it out first. Move things around if you're able if they aren't in the configuration that works for you.
Kwendt: Your table and mine are about in the same arrangement in the room. I do use a 4 drawer plastic rolling cart with a portable press surface on it to my right, when I'm piecing and needing to iron. But if you like to actually get up and take your items to the other side to press, that's fine too. Whatever works out for each of us.
Kwendt: Your table and mine are about in the same arrangement in the room. I do use a 4 drawer plastic rolling cart with a portable press surface on it to my right, when I'm piecing and needing to iron. But if you like to actually get up and take your items to the other side to press, that's fine too. Whatever works out for each of us.
It seems that many of us have small rooms, similar in size. Of course, there are others like CJ (I'm so jealous!) that have huge(er) rooms or multiple rooms, and some folks that are in a smaller space/using a corner of another room, etc. It's been really interesting to see how people make use of space... I've found some great ideas from you all! Many thanks!
#104
Originally Posted by kathy
if I had room mine would be in the middle, you will find it so much better to be able to work from any side, I envy you
#105
I am blessed to have a big room so my cutting table is in the middle of the room. My sewing machine is sort of out there as it faces the door coming into the room. I really like it that way as I have my
pressing table right behind it so as I sew I can swivel around and press as I go. Just works good for me.
pressing table right behind it so as I sew I can swivel around and press as I go. Just works good for me.
#106
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Location: Galveston Texas
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I have a Koala cutting table that is on wheels. Most of the time I leave one side down and the end sets up against a wall. This allows me to cut from 3 sidea if I need to. And if I need it larger, I pull it out from the wall and put the other leaf up. It sets behind me when I am at my machine, so all I have to do is stand up and turn around. Works for me.
#109
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Originally Posted by kwendt
Okay folks. I just set up my 'new' sew/craft/kwilt room... and I specifically chose to put my main cutting, sewing and ironing surface in the middle of my room. BUT, I see in so many of the marvelous pics of y'alls sewing rooms... that most times the cutting and sewing surfaces are up against walls.
??? Is this just personal preference? Or are there some excellent reasons for setting up those surfaces against walls? So what am I missing here? Clue me in!
Thanks...
??? Is this just personal preference? Or are there some excellent reasons for setting up those surfaces against walls? So what am I missing here? Clue me in!
Thanks...
#110
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Originally Posted by jitkaau
I wish I could afford a cutting table - and had the room to put it somewhere...I just made two quilt tops over Christmas whilst staying with a friend. She has a new cutting table which I used first. No back - aches and very fast cutting.It was Heaven.
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