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Furnishing a new sewing room

toileandtrouble

Re: Furnishing a new sewing room
« Reply #15 on: February 27, 2019, 23:15:46 PM »
@Lowena
Ask OH why he is concerned. He may have noticed something you do that you have not allowed for.
Francesca has a pegboard, I think, that is very useful for keeping odd things tidy.
I have a chest of drawers  a bit like a merchants chest with drawers of different sizes which is useful for tools and supplies.
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Fabric down:  29m

Manuela

Re: Furnishing a new sewing room
« Reply #16 on: February 28, 2019, 05:29:48 AM »
@Lowena head here to see what others have done with limited space for inspiration:
https://thesewingplace.org.uk/index.php/board,43.0.html
My sewing room in Hong Kong is of a similar size, you’ll find pictures of it in one of my Flickr albums if you’re interested.
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BrendaP

Re: Furnishing a new sewing room
« Reply #17 on: February 28, 2019, 08:49:49 AM »
I too bauked at the price of Horn cabinets, and as others have said they are most useful if you need to pack all the sewing stuff away regularly.  If you have the luxury of a dedicated sewing room, even if it is small, that doesn't have to double as a bedroom or a dining room then look at proper office furniture.

I have a large corner desk for machines which is solid enough to stand on when putting Christmas lights in the window.  The Husqvarna and the overlocker are side by side on the wide part of the desk (pushed to the back when not in use) and the coverstitcher is on the narrower side.  I've also got a narrower desk/table opposite it for one of the 201s.  The other 201 is downstairs on my office 'desk' which is really a 6 seater dining table, but again very solid and sturdy.

Thank about what you really need.  In your position with only one machine I'd go for a nice big desk and top it with a really big cutting mat.  The machine can sit on the back of the mat if needs be when not in use.  Then look for an office storage cabinet for all the bits and bobs, and somewhere to keep an ironing board or maybe a worktop hight cupboard with an ironing surface on top.

https://www.officefurnitureonline.co.uk/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI66Wx4ITe4AIVSIjVCh3mcgXQEAAYASAAEgJNavD_BwE  for the sorts of stuff available, but there are lots of other sources of office furniture.
Brenda.  My machines are: Corona, a 1953 Singer 201K-3, Caroline, a 1940 Singer 201K-3, Thirza, 1949 Singer 221K, Azilia, 1957 Singer 201K-MK2 and Vera, a Husqvarna 350 SewEasy about 20 years old. Also Bernina 1150 overlocker and Elna 444 Coverstitcher.
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b15erk

Re: Furnishing a new sewing room
« Reply #18 on: February 28, 2019, 09:05:47 AM »
I have a small Horn cabinet which I keep the Singer 611g in, and although it's very nice, I wouldn't go out and buy one.  Mine came to me with a Singer 320 (I think), and I kept it rather than getting another table.

My advice would be to look at examples of what other people have done with their sewing spaces, as Manuela suggests, and then think about what would work for you.

I drew a plan of the room on paper, and worked around that.

It is great to be able to walk away, shut the door and not have to clear away every time.

Jessie
Jessie, who is very happy to be here!!  :),  but who has far too many sewing machines to be healthy, and a fabric stash which is becoming embarrassing.

Lowena

Re: Furnishing a new sewing room
« Reply #19 on: February 28, 2019, 09:51:55 AM »
Thank you friends, much food for thought. I'm not good at envisioning how things will look so I'm off to browse the links people have so helpfully given me...... back later  :loveit:
P.S. I have ( and only ever will have ) one machine, a Sissix, a travel iron, a large cutting mat  and I only do p&q for those who are not familiar with me or my needs  ;)
Triumph of hope over experience :D

StitchinTime

Re: Furnishing a new sewing room
« Reply #20 on: February 28, 2019, 10:47:56 AM »
I've tried to give you an idea of how things might look using room planning software. Unfortunately it does not include sewing cabinets, sewing machines etc as part of the included furniture so you'll have to use your imagination a little bit.

I've used the measurements of the Horn Calypso cabinet as this seems the biggest cabinet that can fit against a wall. Seeing as you don't have a stash (!) I've just included one set of shelves and rather than an extra table, I've put in an ironing board just to give an idea of what might fit.

I don't know the exact sizes and locations of the door and window so I've used the estate agent photos to estimate them, and I'm guessing that the radiator is on the wall to the right as you walk so I've not put furniture there.

Lowena

Re: Furnishing a new sewing room
« Reply #21 on: February 28, 2019, 11:06:45 AM »
You're a real star @StitchinTime ( and so tecchy :D ) thank you so much  <3
Thanks @Francesca  I'll consider tables although OH won't go near IKEA  :D
Triumph of hope over experience :D

Gernella

Re: Furnishing a new sewing room
« Reply #22 on: February 28, 2019, 11:22:13 AM »
I'm another who has hung her nose over Horn, many times.  I've gone for collapsible, 'banquet' plus two smaller 30inch and an Arrow Gidgett.  Easy to move, easy to store if I don't want, and if I decorate, which it does badly need, easy to shift anywhere I want.  Horn look beautiful, but cumbersome and would be awkward to move if I wanted downstairs.  However I wouldn't mind that cutting out table they have although I think I might settle for the smaller cheaper one.

My folders didn't cost a lot, look fine with covers on (for sticking pins in) and are just more flexible altogether.  I'll still hang my nose over the Horn though.
Stash extension 2024- 6.1 meters
Left at the end of 2023 - 66 meters now (includes fabric found hidden out of sight)  Lining fabric not included

Lowena

Re: Furnishing a new sewing room
« Reply #23 on: February 28, 2019, 11:33:59 AM »
@Francesca  it's the brand he won't go near. We're a lot older than you and have hopefully left the self assembly part of our lives behind....40 years ago. It would be a backward step.
Triumph of hope over experience :D

StitchinTime

Re: Furnishing a new sewing room
« Reply #24 on: February 28, 2019, 12:07:23 PM »
@Francesca Perhaps the price point is not the main issue for Lowena, but rather the self assembly required. Buying ready assembled furniture may not be luxury for some but a necessity.

Lowena

Re: Furnishing a new sewing room
« Reply #25 on: February 28, 2019, 13:18:39 PM »
Oh thanks for that @Francesca  I hadn't realised that Horn cabinets are chipboard!! :S That needs some thinking about.
Triumph of hope over experience :D

Lowena

Re: Furnishing a new sewing room
« Reply #26 on: February 28, 2019, 13:23:50 PM »
Yes @Francesca we are fortunate to be at a stage of our lives where money is not of paramount importance when buying furnishings. We're not rolling in money but, we don't go out socialising, buy many clothes or accessories, go on Hen weekends / baby showers, holidays ( any more ) spend money on in-  home entertainment so it tends to mount up a bit . Hardwood ( or softwood - but definitely wood ) is our preference but I'm still not discounting  stylish storage which might be of other materials as no one will go in there bar me  :D
« Last Edit: February 28, 2019, 13:46:10 PM by Lowena »
Triumph of hope over experience :D

StitchinTime

Re: Furnishing a new sewing room
« Reply #27 on: February 28, 2019, 13:39:34 PM »
@Lowena Have a look at the Quilters Cupboards from Exmoor Furniture. I don't know if they are hardwood or softwood, but they certainly don't look like chipboard.

Lowena

Re: Furnishing a new sewing room
« Reply #28 on: February 28, 2019, 13:45:09 PM »
Oooh thanks @StitchinTime  I'm off for a quick shufty  <3
Triumph of hope over experience :D

Ploshkin

Re: Furnishing a new sewing room
« Reply #29 on: February 28, 2019, 13:48:06 PM »
When a Horn cabinet is delivered it is set up for you and the air lift adjusted for your machine by the delivery person.
Life's too short for ironing.