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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10296Wow mon amie tu a toute une belle salle de couture
tu doit être contente bien fier pour toi
1795Beautiful - 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. :)
7166Thanks 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.
32901431Oh 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.
18482Lovely 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.
29726Michelle, 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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255050Michelle Congratulations to you sewing room looks so perfect and wonderful.Huggies Stella
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46919Absolutely 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.
140717Michelle 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~
299559Wow what a wonderful set up! Lots o f room now ! Congratulations!
111376Congratulations 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
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by michemb
10 Apr 2016
thanks Maria,
Deep freeze is full of all kinds of goodies, I suppose if I had a microwave I could hibernate all winter. Summer is to beautiul here to stay indoors,
54557The room is a dream. I am so happy for you and you so deserve this dream room. Your work brings so much joy to others and to you. You are a thankful and grateful woman Michele. You will continue to receive blessings because you use your talents to the fullest. Thank you for sharing this beautiful dream with us.
Bren
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by michemb
10 Apr 2016
thanks my friend,
I did wait for a long time and now I am in exactly what I dreamed of. Thank you for your kind words, warms my heart
hugs
Michelle
3948Nice! Lucky you to have such a large space...we don't have basements in California...wish we did!!
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by michemb
10 Apr 2016
Thanks
Basement is a must for my Happy machine, it has less vibration on the cement floor. Basements are great for storage
318433Oh Michelle, your studio is fabulous!! I see why it would be difficult to go upstairs. You have just about everything you could ever want in there. It's such a large area, and it's all yours. I, too, am a bit green.
For all the work you do, you really deserve a wonderful studio, and I think you got that and more. Hope you have many happy and creative hours in there!
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by michemb
10 Apr 2016
Thanks,
I have certainly been more productive since I have my new sewing room. My last was a 9 x 10 foot space so this is huge in comparison.
31625So glad you've now got it all organised Michelle. Well done! I love my Bias binding machine too, they make doing the binding on everything so much easier. Is that a floating floor you have put in? And I LOVE the central island bench with all the cubby holes. All you need is a fridge down there and somewhere to have a snooze occasionally and you won't ever need to come out!!! he he he! Love Chris
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by michemb
10 Apr 2016
thanks Chris,
Yes,floating floor, so easy to clean. I do have a fridge and the quest bedroom is at the end of my sewing room so I could stay down here for a few days, oups forgot, need a bathroom down here and it would be perfect.
hugs
MIchelle
234496A perfect workroom, I would exchange with pleasure with you LOL, hugs Maria
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20244A lovely extra large room with everything well laid out so you don't waste time looking for things.
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by michemb
10 Apr 2016
thanks
the secret is to always put things away all through the work day and then a final sweep at the end of the day,
works for me and I don't like clutter anyway
2521211867Wowzer! You have a great space to work in. Excellent arrangement, and now I know your secret. a bias binding machine! Best wishes for your continued success!
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by michemb
10 Apr 2016
thanks Christine,
one of the best Tools in my sewing room is my bias binding machine, I sew so much of this that it is an essential tool.
173692199Wow! Color me green (Envy). This is awesome. I hope you will be able to work here and keep it lovely! Lots of thought. I, too, believe in tools at each work space. Scissors and rulers and markers where I hoop and where I sew. Oh, and a drink coaster! The essentials.
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6690810296Oh, this is such a nice work place! I'm so happy for you and wish you many happy hours of creating here. I hibernate in my work place, so we may as well enjoy the space, although mine is not nearly the size of yours. Enjoy!
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by michemb
10 Apr 2016
thanks toogie,
I spend about 7-8 hours a day in my sewing room so it has to be my ''happy place''
109780What a beautiful room. You will have plenty of creative hours in there I imagine.
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by michemb
10 Apr 2016
thank you
yes it is so much easier to create when there is no clutter. I have been very discplined (usually am anyway) about keeping it clean and tidy.
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46645How beautiful! I have been starring at your pictures loving what you have done. This set up has a great flow and easy access to everything you need. Your thought into your setup was fantastic. Supplies at each are was really good planning. You have done a great job. Now you can return to stitching.
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by michemb
10 Apr 2016
thank you,
Yes I told myself it can be pretty (not there yet) but most importantly it has to be functional.
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360641Very nice!!! My sewing room is in my basement, but it doesn't compare with yours. I don't know how you will ever leave this....
Kathy
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