I moved and I love it!
I say that alot about alot of things, but I really, really do *love* my new sewing space.
I waited and waited and waited. I blame myself as well. I didn’t put too much effort in moving. My old sewing space was my dining room. You saw my giant mess the minute you walked through my front door. And for a person as messy as I am, that’s so not good.
We’ve been so wishy-washy about what was going down in our basement that nothing was ever done. The sad thing is that it’s the largest room in the house.
So, I finally convinced Chris that it was time. I had sewing things on every floor of our house. I had totes in the living room, dining room, red room and basement. I couldn’t remember what I had.
I moved everything! Opened every tote, box and bin. Sorted through piles of stuff.
I got rid of a lot.
Then, my favorite- I made a spot for everything. Every item now has a home.
And now my home is at peace.
**** If you want all the juicy details where I’ve labeled just about everything in the room, click on over to my Flickr page. ****
Posted by Penny on June 15, 2010 at 7:28 pm
I just stumbled on your blog while Tag Surfing…I just want to congratulate you on your new sewing studio. It looks simply wonderful and spacious. Myself, I’m downsizing in preparation to move aboard a 42 ft. sailboat, with all my worldly goods. So, your new space just makes me drool!! Good luck!
Penny
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Posted by kristin on June 16, 2010 at 6:02 am
i am in AWE!! i am also in the middle of a basement overhaul to call that space my own and yours has left me completely inspired! you make the basement seem more full of possibilities, so organized and there’s light! i love seeing the concrete behind your sewing machine. you have me dreaming now…:)
Posted by Kiki on June 16, 2010 at 3:09 pm
WOW! Look at all of the space you have! It must be nice to be able to spread out so much and not worry about who sees what.
Enjoy your new studio!
Posted by Dionne on June 16, 2010 at 4:31 pm
Oh so much space!! Lucky you!
Cheers,
Dionne
Posted by UK lass in US on June 16, 2010 at 7:15 pm
Wow – lucky you! I only manage to get a corner of the dining table or a tray table and a book shelf in the bedroom. I have to sweep the floor when I want to cut fabric. I would love to have some space so that I don’t have to keep dragging everything out then putting it away again.
Posted by Gabrien on June 17, 2010 at 12:11 am
Looks awesome, of course. I’d say it’s high time for “sewing at Irene’s.”
Posted by mo on June 18, 2010 at 4:28 pm
Ahhhhhh the idea of everything having it’s own place is so wonderful! I love the big table and the way you have it set up. How nice to go and just get sewing instead of having to clear a spot. I have been cleaning out my sewing room for the last week so I am hoping to get where you are soon! Can’t wait for the next sewing group night- I need a good laugh!
Posted by emily on June 18, 2010 at 6:56 pm
OMG Irene I am so JEALOUS! Everything looks fantastic. Good for you!
Posted by Jennifer on June 25, 2010 at 4:44 am
Look at all that fabric!!! Have fun in your new digs!
Posted by Violet Craft on July 1, 2010 at 4:52 pm
LOVE IT! Check out that gigantic cutting table. And everything is so organized! When are we sewing? I miss you already!
Posted by Dr. Jeri on July 16, 2010 at 2:24 pm
Your room looks great and very well organized! I have a wonderful sewing/embroidery room in my house that has been converted to a study room for my 24 year old son, who moved back home for 3 years finish college. He is a straight “A” student, so I work around his schedule as far as my sewing projects go. I just finished the Eddie Cap for my 9 month old grandson. I embroidered a big train engine on the front and a string of rail cars in the back of it. It is SOOOO cute! I can’t wait to get a photo of it on his little head! I am going to make 2 more for my twin 5 year old grandbabies who have just started fishing! Thank you so much for sharing the pattern and the tutorial.
Is there a way to post a pic here?
Posted by Elisabeth on July 27, 2010 at 5:10 pm
I just found your blog via a link to your Eddie Cap tutorial (which is fantastically well-organized & comprehensive–thank you! ^_^). Just wanted to say that I love your sewing studio–it’s so open and spacious and lovely. Makes me daydream about having enough space to have my own sewing room…someday!
Cheers!
Elisabeth
Posted by wishes, true and kind on August 20, 2010 at 4:29 pm
Irene! I found you! I’m so impressed by your workspace and fabric stash!!! I just moved out of the dining room, too — and into the office. Sigh. One of these days I’ll have my own sewing space…. It was so nice to meet you last night.
joan
Posted by Irene on August 20, 2010 at 5:30 pm
Hey Joan! Thanks for looking me and my little blog up. It was great to meet you last night! Hope to see you again soon.
Posted by dls on September 3, 2010 at 2:26 am
What a lot of work – going through everything and organizing – but your space|studio looks wonderful! Just discovered “Sew Mama Sew” and am thrilled. Thanks for sharing your studio.
Posted by Sascha on September 6, 2010 at 5:29 am
Okaaaaaay, I realize jealousy is not very becoming and all, but waaaaaah! I want one. As if the cutting table weren’t enough you had to go and hang your scissors all neat on the beam. And I’m sorry, but how many machines are there in that room? I’m lovin’ the industrial straight stitch you’ve got. I grew up sewing on one and if people only knew what a dream they are.
p.s. Judging by the comments left I better check out your Eddie Cap tute!
Posted by hoyoyi on September 9, 2010 at 4:07 am
Love your sewing area!!! Glad to know that you love my patchwork baby bib and booties ^ ^
Posted by hoyoyi on September 9, 2010 at 4:10 am
I wish I can visit your sewing studio one day ^ ^
Posted by agnes sim on September 9, 2010 at 5:37 am
wow..so nice!!!
Posted by Linda Lum DeBono on September 27, 2010 at 11:02 am
What an awesome space! All to yourself too!
Posted by happy zombie on October 25, 2010 at 6:29 pm
I’m so envious of your huge space, Irene! It looks like you could quilting slumber parties there!
Posted by StitchesByJeni on October 26, 2010 at 1:28 pm
What a great space. You are lucky. 3 years working on the blog, that is a long time in blog years. You deserve a great space to work.
Posted by Rose on January 23, 2011 at 1:46 pm
*comes out of lurking*
What a gorgeous space! Makes my closet look like a… closet. Congrats on the 3 years!
I just found your blog this week, and I wanted to share your awesomeness over on my Sunday Six list today- six must read blogs.
*cheers*
Posted by Jeanette on March 28, 2011 at 2:14 am
What an awesome space! I love how you fit in so many sewing machines. I see a Singer 66 (?), and a 301 case, and maybe a 400, and something industrial looking. I know you’ve had the room going for awhile. Enjoy, enjoy!