Evolution

I've enjoyed all the sewing room/studio makeovers happening lately . Haven't they been inspiring? I remember when I painted, ahem... I mean when Alyssa, Kelli, and Wendy painted my sewing room, how exciting that was. Of course it doesn't stop with painting, no that's just the beginning.  All the shelves and tables and cabinets have to be moved to paint and you want to take care in putting them back. The books and fabric are stacked more neatly. More attention is paid to organization. My sewing room re-do started in December and has been evolving ever since. One change necessitates another. This is a room to be worked in, so above all,  it has to be functional. Practical overrides pretty unless you can find a way for practicality to be pretty. What is comfortable and workable for one may not be for another. That said, initially my focus was on the aesthetics of the room. I wanted it to be a pretty sewing room, a place I enjoyed spending time since I spend most of my day here. Over time the aesthetic is still important but changes have been made in the name of function. Raising my cutting table four inches was one of those changes. What a difference! Thank you Mitch!! Only one slight problem. What about my sewing machine? It was on one end of the cutting table, now it's too high. Here's my solution.

These plastic stacking storage drawers were under the cutting table. I rolled them out and put a shelving board  (left over from another project) on top. Voila, a free, functional, sewing table. I love this set up so much. Almost everything I need is at arms reach but somehow, I don't feel cramped. The sewing table is the bottom part of a U shape. To the left is the cutting table, to the right is the ironing board. Behind the ironing board is my wall of curtains that hides my fabric and book shelf. Right now my fabric is neatly folded, thank you Monica, but if I don't want to look at it, I just pull the curtain. The pegboard behind the sewing machine was something I had asked for last Mother's Day, if I remember correctly. It was purchased, just never installed. I gently reminded him by showing him how organized Erin's work space is. It worked. He framed it out with some molding, hung it and I painted it the color of the wall to soften it a bit. I needed a corkboard to keep up with notes and important dates and other small bits. I covered an existing framed corkboard with a thin layer of batting and linen. Pockets were sewn randomly on the linen to hold small things, inspired by Sally's amazing wall pockets.

Maybe this new setup will increase productivity, if only it could block blog reading. Now that would increase productivity.

Comments

[kathryn]

I love the sewing machine cover!

[Happy Zombie]

That is a beautiful space Autum! I love the black shelf with the rest of your colors. Like everything you do... it looks so elegant!

[Tami]

Great colors and the painted pegboards looks amazing. I've been so inspired by all the sewing room makeovers. But right now I'm just trying not to be a procrastinator when it comes to projects. So far I'm doing okay - I was able to complete two illustrations. Maybe I should take a quick break and do a little room redo? If not, I'll just come back here to check out yours. :-)

[erin]

i think it looks wonderful autum! it took me forever to get mine together, too. it was painted last august....so 8 1/2 months. yikes!

[cathy]

Your sewing room looks fantastic. You have now inspired me to redo my work area.

[Sandy]

So beautifully done. In *Autum* fashion!
Sandy :)

[Pam]

Painted board, with a frame. GENIUS. Seriously, I would never have come up with a delightful solution like that.

[ruthie]

very beautiful!!!
xox

[Raquel Sim]

Hi! I'm visiting your blog for the first time (a friend told me about it) and I loved it! You're very talented. Congrats!
Raquel Sim

[Alicia H.]

Looks great. I lurv, lurv, lurv the peg board.

[cindy]

What an inviting little work spot. I love that. :) I like the hole-y wall. What a great idea. :)

[June]

What a beautiful space for creating! I love all of your ideas including those you shared from others. Since I'm no longer having to work from a home office, I need to turn it into my crafting room and organize it all like you've done. Thank you for sharing all this.

[Sarah Jayne]

What a great room

[Mirre]

Everybody is changing/organizing their craftrooms... I must get going too!
Your room looks great!

[Chara Michele]

It looks wonderful!

[Anina]

Truly lovely!

[Irene]

I'm so jealous! My sewing "studio" is my dining room. Since we rarely have anyone over, it hasn't been a problem. Hopefully we will finish our basement some day, and I can finally have my own real-live sewing studio! Yippee.

[Kris]

Beautiful Autum! I have to share this site - reminds me of your bird fabric you posted a bit ago. CUTE!!!! http://users.tpg.com.au/kdoran/shop.html

[Nikki]

I love your pegboard! I've had one in my head for a long time, painted and trimmed, but it never seems to materialize even though the stuff is dirt cheap. You may have given me some inspiration (for next month because I blew this month's decorating budget on fabric). Thanks for the pics and I love the room.

[heidi]

oh i love your workspace. its so nice to see how peoples creative spirits are expressed!

[Erin~the Vintage Pearl]

I'm so excited I found your blog, I love your fun ideas and I'm crossing my fingers you'll be making more of the birdie purses!!!

[Georgia]

Too funny! Guess what my sewing table is? An old desk top on two of those same plastic organizers! Great minds think alike, huh?