Tickled

Another of those southern sayings, I'm tickled with my new room. I love it. It makes me smile. Being in it makes me happy and makes me want to sew. It was a lot of work, but so very worth it. I wasn't so sure while in the midst of the chaos, but now... ahhh.

It's not finished. (and it's not as dark as it appears in this photo- it's actually very light and airy)  I still have to dress it up a bit, but I want to go light on the dressing. I'm enjoying the clean uncluttered feeling it has now. As much as I enjoyed looking at all the pretty things I'd accumulated in my old sewing room,  over time, it just felt like too much. (If you clicked those links, by the way, it had not looked that clean in a long time).  Too much color, too many things collecting dust on too many shelves. I want to keep things very simple, clean and uncluttered. The walls are gray, I have plain white sheers over the window.  That chair is going to get recovered in something gray, very soon. The photo above is the view from the door. 
This was Casey's bedroom. I had some apprehension about using his room for a sewing room. I didn't want him to feel like this was no longer his home,  or like he doesn't have a place to come home to, but at the same time, I know his time spent here for the next four years will be very limited. I plan to make the other bedroom a place that is welcoming for either of my little grown up birds. It was a decision made first for practical and safety reasons.  Bayleigh is here during the day and there was just too much going on in there that could hurt her, making it completely magnetic to her little inquisitive self. It was exhausting to try to keep her out and I certainly couldn't think of going in there myself while she was here. I tried to make child proofing a top priority when setting up the new room and I think I did a pretty good job. I can be in there with her. She can play on the floor with her toys and books and I can actually do a little work in her presence. The old room just didn't allow that. Now I have a sewing room and the family has a dining room once again.

Here are some photos of the process, leading to where it is now.

I bought these boxed units at Lowe's. Mitch kindly put them all together for me.
 

A door blank (36"x80"), also from Lowe's, was painted white to top the drawers/shelves and act as a work surface. We discovered if we use quart sized paint cans under the wheels of my sewing cabinet, it lifts it to the exact height of the table giving me a great L shaped work area.

One of the best things about the move is the closet space.  The room has two roomy closets.

I think I cleaned out my local  Dollar General's inventory of plastic storage bins. 

I love having a place to store patterns, that is also easily accessible. Before they were crammed in boxes under my cutting table.  I could never find the one I was looking for. Now they are organized according to category. 

I don't plan to put much on the walls or shelves, but I did hang this bit of word art I made using wordle. I call it my happy thoughts. I created the word cloud  and  printed it on June Tailor computer printer fabric. Some of the words that are not showing up as clearly in this photo are Mitch, Alyssa, family, love, sunshine.... I just love this piece and I love my new room. And if you're wondering if it's conducive to sewing? The answer is yes. Saturday night I did something I've been longing to do. I made Bayleigh a dress.

It's the Claire Peasant Dress, by Portabellopixie. I didn't get a photo, but it was precious on the little sweetie.

Comments

[Claire (Little Miss)]

How clever you are! I would be "tickled" too (I use that word as well, and I'm not from the south, only I say I'm tickled pink. LOL) I love your idea of the boxed furniture and the door. I am going to do the same thing eventually now that I have seen what what you have done. I love the drawers for your patterns. My stuff is all in those plastic boxes on the floor too and it drives me nuts. Enjoy your new room!

[Coralee]

oh it's just so beautiful!

[Sandra T]

The new room looks beautiful!! Enjoy.

[Karen aka Grammy Mac]

Your new sewing room is AWSOME!!! Looks like you'll get lots done in there;) The little peasant dress is adorable. Much inspiration there;)

[Beth]

Wow! It looks great. I plan to redesign my space this summer...thanks for some inspiration!

[Duchess]

Wow! This looks amazing. I dream about having a room like this. Hope you'll enjoy it very much!

[MaryBeth]

Looks great!!

[Liana]

I'm sure it's just me...it's been a while since I have had time to come read your blog....but won't it be a while before bayleigh can fit inside that little bit of adorable?

[kathryn]

two closets for fabric--oh, you lucky girl!

[jessica]

I have serious craft room envy right now!

[Lynne in NC]

Autum,
It's gorgeous! Your other space was great, but this one is fabulous. AND you can close the door, woo hoo!
I'm sure the dress was adorable on Bayleigh. It's really cute on the hangar.
Peace.

[Cindy]

It is superb-I , too, love the uncluttered look and you have made room that will allow the creative juices flow freely......

[kathryn]

Sounds like heaven!

[Bonnie]

Autum, you are amazing! I love everything about the room. How cute it looks.... the clever ideas - paint cans and blank doors.... the Wordle.... Just wonderful. ENJOY!!

[brenda]

Love your new space. The dress is adorable.

[Marie]

Fabulous room! What a great space for creating. I'm currently drooling over that fabric stash!!

Love the Bailey dress too - I bet she was adorable in it.

xMx

[Laurie]

This is beautiful! I'm so happy for you, having your own creative space is a neccesity in my thinking! You did a fantastic job, gave me some ideas for mine! Thanks for sharing!
Laurie

[randi]

Love it! What a great idea, using the drawers and cubbies under your table. I am going to be doing some redecorating in my sewing/fabric room during the summer and your room has given me some great ideas. Thanks!

Oh, and have fun crafting! :)

[Cheryl]

Autum,
I am loving your new sewing space...and wow, two closets! Any fabricaholic would love that. You are so organized. That is some pattern collection you have. I love the sewing area cabinets that your hubby put together for you and way to go being creative and frugal with the quart paint cans. That sweet little dress for Bayleigh is just darling.
Happy Sewing!

[Istvanne Racz]

Congratulation! Beautifull hobby-room.

Zsóka
Hungary

[Susan Ramey Cleveland]

Your sewing room is great, Autum. I love that chair. I love your framed word cloud and that little dress. You're very talented.

[[email protected] Peas]

WOW I love how you did the L shaped work area! What a great idea. someday I will have a sewing room to work in. Right now I share my room with my husband and lots and lots of kids toys!

[Jennifer]

I use a door for my desk too but it sits on an old table base. I love the idea you had to put the door on the box units! So much more storage! When I can finally claim my sons bedroom for my studio I'm going to use them too. Thanks for sharing!

[Evy]

Oh wow, I LOVE your craft room! I am so harmlessly jealous! =)

[Gina]

Love how simple and organized your room is! The peg board over your sewing machine is a great idea.