Do you have a dedicated sewing space, where you can leave your machine set up all the time?
I have been fortunate in the last 45 years to have either a basement or bedroom as my designated space. One bedroom was tight, though, so I purchased a Koala sewing cabinet. I could push the machine down inside and close all the doors when not in use which was helpful in keeping little hands from exploring around sharp objects!
The cabinet was originally in the basement in our current abode, but when my legs started getting weaker, making navigating the stairs difficult, Alex moved it up to the "sitting" area of our bedroom. Then, when the hospital bed took that space, the cabinet went to a spare bedroom. This is now my dedicated sewing space.
Formerly a catchall room, it was a chaotic mess! UFOs littering the bed, fabric crunched into cubbies. There was no sturdy surface for cutting. The most disappointing thing, though, was the fact my Babylock machine had a foot pedal and knee lift which are useless when your feet and legs don't work! Thankfully my Janome 760 travel machine has a start/stop button. All-in-all, though, not a lot to encourage me to get back to quilting.
Can't wait to show you my solution!
Apologies for no photos; my phone is being cantankerous.
Having the space that best fits your needs is great! I now sew in a corner of our master bedroom because my previous space has become our son's office. But I make it work - there's really plenty of room. Looking forward to seeing what you came up with, Libby!
ReplyDeleteI am glad you have a space and can't wait to see your solution! I dream of a large space with lots of room for everything, but the smallest of our 3 bedrooms is just fine. We still have a bedroom and air mattresses for our infrequent guests.
ReplyDeleteGlad you found a new space to sew. Looking forward to seeing your solution to the foot pedal/knee bar.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you've found a solution so you can have a dedicated sewing space. Can't wait to see photos!
ReplyDeleteOh, how fortunate you are to be able relocate your sewing space so you can keep on stitching!
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