Welcome to the next sewing space tour in our ongoing series. Today, we’re visiting Suzy’s sewing room.
Tell us a little about your sewing space.
My sewing room is in my back shed – we enclosed it a few years ago and put power out there/windows/flooring. Its really nice to have such a large sewing room when our actual house is tiny! I change the layout every year, this time I’ve tried adding in a stand-up cutting table which is great for my back. I have my machines under the windows for more natural light, I only recently got my coverstitch machine and am still learning how to use it. I have the semi-industrial set up for free-motion quilting on the bigger desk and the other machines are all in a row under the window.
What is your favorite part/feature of your sewing space?
I mostly like how light it is, I have a nice view of my fruit trees outside and the cats wander in and out.
How do you organize your fabrics, patterns and notions?
All my fabric is on shelving, I am fighting a losing war against stash-busting and my poor shelves are bowing! I only have 2 chain fabric stores in my town so anytime I see decent quality fabric at a good price I tend to stock up. My patterns are in the filing cabinet, I put them in a manilla folder and then file then in number order. I sew with a lot of pdf patterns and I like to trace so I need the extra storage space of the bigger folders. Notions are spread through my shelves, I try to keep them organised but its all a bit of a mess at the moment!
What is your favorite thing to sew?
Pants – always pants! I like sewing dresses and jackets, too.
Check out Suzy’s blog, Suzy Bee Sews, to see what she creates in her lovely sewing space!
What a lovely and inspiring space!
What an incredible space! I especially love the built-in shelving and all that glorious natural light. ?
I love Suzy’s makes so its nice to see where she makes them. thanks for sharing.
What a lovely sewing room. I am very envious.
In my world we call that a “she shed” as opposed to a “man cave”. I love seeing other peoples sewing spaces.
Your space is gorgeous, Suzy! All that light is so cheerful and warm–it must be such an inspiring place to sew. I’ve always wanted a separate shed/tiny building for a studio, so you’re definitely living the dream, as far as I’m concerned! 😀
I love the idea of the filing cabinet for patterns! Thanks for sharing. Yes, fabric busting is a losing battle.
Thanks for sharing your sewing space with us! It’s lovely! And I understand how you can be so creative in this amazing space.
How lovely your sewing space is and to have it’s own little house is just too delicious. Congratulations on creating such a private and well outfitted/stocked place to explore, design and create.