:) A Sewing Studio of One's Own – Plus a Good Sewing Lamp!

Author: Denny Langston

The expression, "A place for everything and everything in its place" is true when it comes to sewing. Having to set up sewing projects and then put them away every time you want to sew uses up much of your creative time. The room and the natural light you choose to illuminate your projects are also important factors. Natural light is suggested for all projects to make your work faster and to avoid eyestrain. An OttLite sewing lamp is the best one for the job.

If you sew often, consider a well-designed, convenient sewing studio. Large or small this space will save you time and energy. Your designated sewing studio does not have to be a whole room dedicated just to sewing. It can be a seldom-used closet, an out-of-the-way corner or a cabinet especially designed for sewing. Wherever you sew, careful planning is important for the area to be functional. And, whether it is a corner or an entire room, the basic requirements are the same.

• A Sewing table (for the machine)
• A Pressing table

The type of sewing studio you design depends on the amount of sewing you do. Consider into which category of seamstress you fall:

• A person with brief time blocks for sewing and needs a place where things can be left out until a project is completed.
• Someone who does small sewing jobs every once in a while and needs a place where things can be stored and taken out easily and quickly.
• A professional seamstress who needs a more organized, quiet place with space for business records, as well as space to store equipment, notions, fabrics, finished garments and other related supplies.

Also consider when the sewing will be done. If you combine sewing with meal preparation or supervising kids, a sewing studio close to the kitchen may be desirable. If you sew in the evenings, a location near your family room is a good location. A studio or sewing center close to the laundry lets you take care of mending in a timely manner, and puts you close to the ironing board, and makes the iron readily available, which will save you steps.
Design your sewing studio to fit your work habits. Create a sewing studio or center that fits you and your work habits. Have the cutting, sewing and pressing areas separate, but close to one another to provide efficient work areas. Above all, consider the lighting of the area and use natural, full spectrum lights (OttLites) to help you match fabric colors and threads, and to soothe your tired eyes.
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Denny is fascinated by full spectrum lighting, and all things associated with it. If you'd like to see things in a new light come visit at http://www.thelitesource.com

:) Organizing Your Sewing Space - How To Set Up Your Very Own Sewing Studio

Author: Hector Milla

If you are planning to take up sewing as a full-time career then you need to set up your very own space to accommodate your sewing needs and privacy. Your special place could be your kitchen or a separate room depending on your need for privacy.

Having all your sewing needs laid out in a quiet corner of your house is not only appealing, but also convenient.

Choosing a quiet corner in your home

Romina Abrigo Editor of the "Sewing Machines For Sale" website -- http://www.sewingmachinesforsale.me/ -- pointed out;
"…Most of us who are into sewing jump from one place to another depending on what we need. We might stay a while in the kitchen while we measure or cut fabrics, adjourn to the living room when we need a comfortable place to sew, and go back to the kitchen in case we need to iron out the fabric - quite tiring especially if you're in a big house..." Added Romina Abrigo

When choosing a room for your sewing activity, you need to make sure that it's big enough to accommodate you and your sewing materials. It must have enough storage space like cabinets and drawers for your fabrics, threads, needles and ribbons. It's also a necessity to have a long table accessible on all sides for measuring and cutting; a comfortable chair or couch to sit on if you need to relax; a sewing machine, and finally an ironing board.

Considering all these, you definitely will need a bigger room for a fully-operational sewing studio.

Basic sewing studio layout and what's in it!

When planning for a room to convert into a sewing studio, you need to take note of one aspect: convenience. You need to make sure that all of your sewing gear and materials are all stored in an organized way.

First off, you need to put the long table in the middle of the room. Since you need plenty of space to move around as you stretch out the fabric, measuring and cutting out patterns.

Once that's settled and done, you need to put in cabinets so that you can store all your fabrics and cloths for your sewing. Drawers with different compartments could be very handy for your ribbons, floss, bobbins, needles, scissors, laces and buttons. You might need multiple drawers for segregation purposes.

Your sewing machine should be placed in an area where you have plenty of light and easy access to all your sewing materials. It was a common practice in olden times to place the sewing machine right under the window, not only would this location give you enough light while you sew, you can readily look out the window when you want to give your eyes a break.

It's also advisable to have pegs placed on the walls to hang things like cloths, dresses, or clothes that you are working on. Not only does this reduce clutter, you won't need to iron them if they get wrinkled.

A man-sized mannequin and a large mirror are both a necessity in a sewing studio. A mannequin allows you to design clothes and dresses with the proper curves that a man/woman should have; and the mirror is perfect if you want to test out how your designs would look.

Proper sewing studio flooring

Carpets are a big no when it comes to designing your sewing studio. It's a general agreement among sewers that thick carpets are a nuisance rather than a comfort. It has been the case that a lot of things tend to end up on the floor as we sew like needles, pins, buttons, clips, etc. Try looking for a needle in a thick carpet.

Most sewers advice a painted floor, especially dark colored ones like black, dark blue or even green which are convenient and not too expensive to clean.
"…When planning out for your very own sewing studio, you need not rush. Take time to consider how you want your studio to look, and how you want your materials to be arranged. This could save you a lot of time and money, especially when you plan on renovating…" Added Romina Abrigo

Further information, resources and reviews of the best and cheap sewing machines for sale by clicking: http://www.sewingmachinesforsale.me/

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Hector Milla runs his corporate website at http://www.opsregs.com/ where you can see all his articles and press releases.