The paint color is a light Terra cotta color and it really brightens up the space. The walls were red and with no natural light the room was very dark.
This is the view as you enter the doorway. To the left would be the washer/dryer, extra fridge, upright freezer, hot water heater and water softener. My room is never quiet, the hum of the machines or laundry or hot water heater to keep me company.
Blurry photo, but you get the idea. Also, a glimpse of my BWOF shirt dress, which is officially done. Pictures tomorrow. We are going to move the wardrobe to a bedroom, dd #4 needs more storage and I would like my ironing board against the wall.
Picture from ironing board. First sewing machine on the right is Meredith's, then my Viking, and serger to the left. Cutting table on the right.
Different angle.
From the ironing board to far corner, old flea market desk to hold my coverstitch machine. The far right is a wall of cabinets, four to be exact. One has my fashion fabric, one magazines, one quilting/purse fabric and then the other has paint, rollers, and household type stuff. Plastic storage bins under the cutting table.
Cutting table to coverstitch machine. The wicker basket holds fleece, Peltex and other items I use for my purses.
All my embroidery thread. I had these thread racks all over the walls, would just buy one and screw it anywhere. I took them down to paint and hubby helped me put them all in a nice neat row, don't they look nice. I owe that to Kaitlyn, she organized them into color.
Okay, that is my newly made over sewing room. It sure isn't Heather Bailey's studio, which is simply breathtaking, but it is a great space to have a dedicated sewing area and that puts a smile on my face!
Okay, I showed mine, anyone else want to show theirs?
Happy sewing, ya'll!
P.S. Found this link with other links to quilting and sewing studios.
Your room looks very spacious and comfortable. A great place to create.
ReplyDeleteI think your space is great! My sewing room isn't beautiful--but is functional. Now that your space is all painted and reorganized, I imagine you're anxious to get in it and do some serious sewing.
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful. I'm lucky enough to have a room dedicated for sewing but it's only 10 x 10. Your space is really nice. Love the color coded racks of thread- it's like art.
ReplyDeleteI really like your room. In a few weeks, I will be setting up my large laundry/sewing room. You've given me some great ideas for the setup.
ReplyDeleteCarlaF-in Atlanta
I think your room is fabulous. You have everything you need there. It's pretty. It's very organized. And most of all, its yours. Congratulations on your great space!....Bunny
ReplyDeletemy sewing space is in the basement too:)i think yours is great!
ReplyDeleteI would come sew there anytime! Great space and thanks for sharing it with us!
ReplyDeleteYour sewing studio is wonderfully organized. The cabinets are a great idea. I have a dedicated area in my basement to sew, but it isn't as great as yours. I'm going to print out your photos and show them to my husband...
ReplyDeleteI am soooo jealous!! This looks ideal for sewing. And I am eager to see that BWOF dress.
ReplyDeleteIt looks great, Lori! Mine is in our unfinished basement as well and looks no where near as nice. Last Fall/Winter?? I painted the basement a light yellow and that definitely helped it look less dreary. One of these years we will finish it and the guest room is going to be my sewing room down there. I am going to use Heather Bailey's room for ispiration for sure! I've already got ideas floating around in my head. :)
ReplyDeleteWow, my sewing room is in the basement too, yours is neater, I think I will spend sometime over this long weekend, trying to find a home for my ironing board as you have.
ReplyDeleteNice Space!!! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat space, Lori! I can imagine it's quite nice being "away" in the basement, safely distanced from all other activities that might be happening "above" :) My room is located next to the "High Traffic Zone", and door open or closed seems to make no difference... I will try and post some pictures once the latest project has been completed :))
ReplyDeleteyour sewing room looks great to me. a room that looks too "perfect" makes me wonder exactly how much actual sewing happens there. :) more importantly, the stuff produced in your sewing looks absolutely fantastic...and isn't that what it is all about?
ReplyDeleteLove your sewing space it looks very organized. I have just moved into my dd room I decided to bunk her with her younger sister and steal her room to make it mine, what an awful mommy. Actually they were always in one room together anyway so she gave it up without a fight. I am hopeing to work on it some this weekend. Wish me luck and thanks for the inspiration. I will post pics as I can.
ReplyDeleteVery nice! I love seeing other people's sewing rooms. What kind of coverstitch machine do you have?
ReplyDeleteAwesome space
ReplyDeleteLori,
ReplyDeleteYour room is fabulous. I like the color a lot. It really brightens up the room. Enjoy!
Virginia
you are on a roll...redoing lots of rooms in your house. they all look great! I like the sewing room, too
ReplyDeleteWhat a great sewing room! Good work on the makeover.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous sewing space - lucky you :) And love the dress you made in there. Very chic.
ReplyDeleteWOW!! I wish I had half of your sewing space! Very impressive!
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