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A Stitch in Time: Inspiring Sewing Spaces to Craft Away In
Sewing rooms have become popular again as homeowners young and old relish simple crafts to do at home
Having a dedicated sewing room is a sweet luxury for crafty types, but making do with just a corner of a room is still workable for most. We found plenty of creative sewers who have assigned a space in their homes to pursue their hobby. Some have a whole room in which to set up their sewing stations, some squeeze what they can into a nook, but all like to be neat and tidy. Characteristic of all sewing spaces, however, is good storage, a sturdy desk for a sewing machine and a wide tabletop for cutting out fabric. Our sewers, it’s fair to say, have also arranged their rooms with an eye to make them look as pleasing as possible and with as much creative flair as the garments, quilts and craft projects they make. Take a look and get inspired…
Pretty in pink
There are plenty of heirlooms and artworks decorating this pretty sewing room. Matt and Megan Patton furnished the room with a vintage table to provide a flat surface for Megan to do her craft work, while a secondhand dresser keeps her fabrics organised.
There are plenty of heirlooms and artworks decorating this pretty sewing room. Matt and Megan Patton furnished the room with a vintage table to provide a flat surface for Megan to do her craft work, while a secondhand dresser keeps her fabrics organised.
Design studio diner
The dining room in a turn-of-the-previous-century farmhouse doubles as a productive studio and headquarters for designer Rachel Ravitch and her sleek jewellery line. To keep her inspired, there is artwork hung over the designer’s sewing machine created by her partner Joe Rudko, and this suits the openness and studio use of the space.
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The dining room in a turn-of-the-previous-century farmhouse doubles as a productive studio and headquarters for designer Rachel Ravitch and her sleek jewellery line. To keep her inspired, there is artwork hung over the designer’s sewing machine created by her partner Joe Rudko, and this suits the openness and studio use of the space.
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Cosy corner
A doorway connects the living area to the master bedroom in this colourful and cosy home of Bonnie Forkner. “I carved out a little sewing corner for myself here,” says Forkner, who writes about all things crafty, inspiring, homegrown and organic for her blog, Going Home to Roost. A maker by trade, she constructs most of her home decor with salvaged finds; she also supports other makers and artists here by writing about their work.
A doorway connects the living area to the master bedroom in this colourful and cosy home of Bonnie Forkner. “I carved out a little sewing corner for myself here,” says Forkner, who writes about all things crafty, inspiring, homegrown and organic for her blog, Going Home to Roost. A maker by trade, she constructs most of her home decor with salvaged finds; she also supports other makers and artists here by writing about their work.
Vintage value
In her mid-century home, Jessica Craig decorates an uncluttered sewing room with antiques and bargains. Craig bought this sewing table for around $20 at a secondhand store. The chair belonged to her grandmother. “There is something about a vintage piece that exudes personality,” she says. “The key to finding good stuff is to not be judgmental. I tend to feel a piece rather than see it.”
In her mid-century home, Jessica Craig decorates an uncluttered sewing room with antiques and bargains. Craig bought this sewing table for around $20 at a secondhand store. The chair belonged to her grandmother. “There is something about a vintage piece that exudes personality,” she says. “The key to finding good stuff is to not be judgmental. I tend to feel a piece rather than see it.”
Fabric fantasy
In the home office of textile designer Kate Roebuck, a small black desk serves as Kate’s sewing station. Next to it a larger flat desk holds her computer and doubles as her painting desk. Kate sewed and painted the curtains. “I made those as a cheap way to get something expressive in here. They are on this heavyweight cotton canvas and painted with bold black brushstrokes,” she says.
In the home office of textile designer Kate Roebuck, a small black desk serves as Kate’s sewing station. Next to it a larger flat desk holds her computer and doubles as her painting desk. Kate sewed and painted the curtains. “I made those as a cheap way to get something expressive in here. They are on this heavyweight cotton canvas and painted with bold black brushstrokes,” she says.
Renovated to suit
Yvonne Eijkenduijn is an avid crafter. Her hobbies range from sewing to knitting to crocheting, and she also loves drawing and illustrating. Her own personal hobby room in the basement of her restored Belgium home allows her to indulge in all of her favourite crafts.
Yvonne Eijkenduijn is an avid crafter. Her hobbies range from sewing to knitting to crocheting, and she also loves drawing and illustrating. Her own personal hobby room in the basement of her restored Belgium home allows her to indulge in all of her favourite crafts.
Spacious studio
Dutch homeowners Petra Mens went for a clean contemporary look for her secluded home office and part-time sewing space. Modern floor-to-ceiling cupboards in a high-gloss finish provide ample storage for fabrics, office supplies and knick-knacks, while tangerine-coloured Eames Eiffel chairs add more style to the space.
Dutch homeowners Petra Mens went for a clean contemporary look for her secluded home office and part-time sewing space. Modern floor-to-ceiling cupboards in a high-gloss finish provide ample storage for fabrics, office supplies and knick-knacks, while tangerine-coloured Eames Eiffel chairs add more style to the space.
Crafty conversion
In Meaghan Gizuk’s large home there was room enough for her to convert a fourth bedroom into her home office-cum-workshop to do sewing and other craft projects. Here she keeps all her craft supplies in labelled baskets and trays neatly ordered on shelving to make the most of the space.
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Have you a designated area or room for your sewing and crafting projects? Post a photo and tell us about it in the Comments section.
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In Meaghan Gizuk’s large home there was room enough for her to convert a fourth bedroom into her home office-cum-workshop to do sewing and other craft projects. Here she keeps all her craft supplies in labelled baskets and trays neatly ordered on shelving to make the most of the space.
TELL US
Have you a designated area or room for your sewing and crafting projects? Post a photo and tell us about it in the Comments section.
MORE
How to Nurture Your Creative Side at Home
Hobby-Nurturing Spaces for Enthusiasts of All Kinds
Get Crafty: 15 Dreary Day Craft Projects
Homeowners Annabel and Darren Wrigley decorated their daughter Ruby’s spacious bedroom with all the things she loves, including a dedicated area for her sewing projects. Darren created a built-in desk nook for Ruby to set up her sewing machine permanently and added small floating shelves which feature under-mounted mason jars for storing crafting supplies. To sit at her nook, Ruby’s mum Annabel gave her a simple but sturdy dining chair she had painted a vibrant lime green.