My storage system has just been plastic stack drawers that I try to get when I can find them on sale. I use them as the base for my pressing table. The top is again plywood with cotton batting and muslin stretched over it and stapled on the back. I removed the closet doors and added boards for shelves and more storage bins. An empty dresser and two night stands stacked serves as extra storage.
My biggest challenge was for a sewing table. I had a folding table just the right height but I wanted my machine set down in like a "real" sewing table. We went to Lowes to find some 1/2 inch wide smooth wood. We couldn't find anything suitable, but it was suggested that we as in floor tiles because the boxes had smooth boards in the top for shipping that are thrown away. We found two that were perfect size. My husband traced my machine and cut a hole in both boards. Then we glued them with wood glue. A frame was made using 2 by 1 inch wood. Finally a notch was cut in the frame so I could load the bobin without lifting my machine. It may not be fancy but it sure works great.
My design wall was made with white flannel over fiber board.
The last wall of my studio is where my daughter's sewing machine is and of course a few more storage boxes. You can see the corner of my pressing table on the left.
Very clever use of materials! It so nice and neat too. Enjoy:)
ReplyDeleteLove it! I never would have thought of the flooring for the sewing machine table but what a great idea! I have a small folding sewing table but I may do this instead. Seems like a good surface for machine quilting. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteyou are singing my song...i'm waiting on a man to give me some idea of how much it will be for him to build me a basic sewing table...if its out of my range which i'm counting that it will be...i'm going to take a page out of your book. And I may have found a free wood kitchen table to support my barely standing cutting/ironing table. If its sturdy I'm going to put risers underneath and that will be problem solved...my fabric storage which I thought at the time was gonna work will be my next thing to solve.
ReplyDeletethanks so much for sharing!
When designing a studio I would choose functional over expensive but doesn't fit your needs any day.
ReplyDeleteYou have done a wonderful job and your studio is functional and works for you.
I too love those plastic drawer units and I also watch for the sales - why pay twice as much when you can wait and pay half?
You can come up with some ingenious solutions that any one can afford.
K
Just dropping by.Btw, you website have great content!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great space! I've been limited to the corner of my bedroom, but am moving in a week and will have a whole room for my studio. I like your clear storage boxes. Thanks for sharing.
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