Need some tips...a little overwhelmed
#11
SHELVES!! What I have found to work best for me, is wire shelving that is no deeper than 12" deep for the fabric. I also want to find some baskets the same depth, as my stacks of fabric can get wonky after pulling them out and putting back. I keep all of my packaged patterns in a cheap little file cabinet, which can double as a small pressing area (Walmart). I found a large kitchen island with casters and tons of storage for $30 (Craigslist or yard sale)..I use it for another cutting area/ multi-purpose surface/ storage, plus I can move it closer for extra quilt stability. I would also buy shelving for your closet...perhaps one of those closet organizers from Lowes/ Walmart, or the wire shelving that you can design/ install yourself.
Hope this helps you get started. Have fun! You will no doubt change it a few times, as you will learn what/ where you need things as time goes by. I can't get mine perfectly efficient and it's been nearly 2 years! lol
Hope this helps you get started. Have fun! You will no doubt change it a few times, as you will learn what/ where you need things as time goes by. I can't get mine perfectly efficient and it's been nearly 2 years! lol
#12
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I recently realized that the way my sewing space is organized is simply not working. My space is less than 11'x11' so I drew a scale outline of the space on grid paper, made "paper doll" cutouts of all the parts that I know for sure (table, chair, ironing board, etc) and started playing with the layout.
I want a few dedicated spaces: Sewing table, ironing area, cutting area, library, stash, tv and guest chair...... That really helped me define what goes where.
For me, it will be a while because I will have to empty everything and have DH cut down the depth of my cabinets. I want them smaller and no doors (or glass doors) so I can see my stuff (visual person to the max).
Don't look at it as ONE project - break it down into sections and steps.
I want a few dedicated spaces: Sewing table, ironing area, cutting area, library, stash, tv and guest chair...... That really helped me define what goes where.
For me, it will be a while because I will have to empty everything and have DH cut down the depth of my cabinets. I want them smaller and no doors (or glass doors) so I can see my stuff (visual person to the max).
Don't look at it as ONE project - break it down into sections and steps.
#14
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Location: Central Ohio
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Originally Posted by nyelphaba
I wish I had your problem. Maybe as you settle in and start sewing there the space will become more familiar, and you will know how you want it set up.
#15
Behind me I have a large piece of peg board. It holds all my rulers, needles, rotary cutters and blades, scissors anyhting that can be hung up it's at reach. I have 2 seperate thread holders for my thread which hangs on the wall too. My cutting table doubles as my ironing space too. I don't like alot of things sitting on tables. I need the space.
#18
I googled sewing room designs for ideas. Try this website. You will arrange and start sewing and then rearrange to fit you better. Good Luck and have fun.
http://www.aprairiehomequilts.com/qu...ing-studo.html
http://www.aprairiehomequilts.com/qu...ing-studo.html
#20
i had the same problem it took me several months but here is some pictures of after http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-87898-1.htm I had to make my self a promise and i unpacked at least one box or container a day.
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