Help please. Sewing room layout ideas needed!

I can understand your dilemma. I have been trying to reorganize mine for a while. We rent the house so cannot attach anything to the walls. Trouble is I think (I know) I have too many machines. I will have to consider selling 1 or 2. Hugs Shirley

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by Sewmum1 22 Feb 2016

Oh yes I do have too many machines as well, but if one breaks down or is in for repair I can still keep sewing. ;)

My friend has made a piece of plywood covered in flannel that she leans against her bookshelves to use as a project board. It is easily moved if she needs access to the bookshelves. Hope you post pictures of the room when you finish.

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by Sewmum1 22 Feb 2016

That is a great idea, I didnt want to place anything in front of the bookshelves but at this point I don't see any other option

I don't have as many ideas as graceandham her's are great, if you need a space for cutting but not all the time think about hinging a top on one side that can be supported with fold up legs that way it's out of the way when needed and can cover a multitude of storage containers. I also find tables are much easier to work from I'm currently working on two desks but I do have a decent size room. Hope this helps a little. Marian

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by Sewmum1 22 Feb 2016

Yes this is a good idea. I have a table that has a flip up side. My little embroidery machine is on there at the moment

I have my machines in a "U" shape in the middle of the room and line the walls with all else. Cluttered and that is the way I like it. Kay

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by Sewmum1 21 Feb 2016

I like your way of thinking. I usually have lots of creative clutter when I sew but if I start a hobby business I need it to look more organised and less cluttered

I was thinking sort of like you - pick the one you use the least and remove it from the cabinet, try on a table, when needed. Otherwise table can be for layout, cutting (cutting mat and rotary cutters), trying out fabric combinations,hooping etc. First, think of the daylight that comes into your room and how you want it to "hit" on your sewing. Place that cabinet first! If it's the embroidery machine, I would place as much thread as you can within reach of this machine's chair - from sitting position. Because my sewing room is a medium sized bedroom (with bed!), I actually have ironing board in adjacent bathroom near source of water! I use an over the door ironing board - not ideal, but it works. Lucky you - a wall full of shelving! There have been some lovely pictures on here lately of how some super-organized Cuties store their fabrics on cardboards in shelves. Don't forget to arrange for nighttime lighting. You might like to have one of those true-daylight OTT lamps for selecting thread colors. Have fun setting up your space. Oh, and don't forget artistic inspiration, even if it's just a bulletin board, or small shelves with pretty objects, your childhood teddy, funky buttons, colors, whatever. If your room is small, decide what must be readily available and what can be stored in other places, for example, cases for your software sets, fat quarters, notebooks of ideas, sewing reference books, craft books, magazines. Will you have room for two chairs or need to "spin" back and forth in one on wheels? If one chair, two cabinets need to be fairly close!.

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by Sewmum1 21 Feb 2016

You have some great ideas which have made me rethink the layout again. Unfortunately I don't much wall space due to the bookshelves and a huge window. I am hoping to create a space where several people can be in comfortably and sew/craft. When I go sew everyone seems to just follow me in there to sit and chat or create too! I love that everyone feels comfortable in there