So this really isn't about *what* was sewn and all about WHERE it was.

SO took this week off. Initially because I was going to be out of town for an event that I later canceled. Instead he spent 2 days making my birthday present, a dedicated SEWING STUDIO!!!

Of course it's not fully finished but I couldn't contain myself from getting started in there tonight! I still want to repaint the walls in a bright cheerful green, get bins in the storage unit, find some art work, install a new light and some hooks for hanging projects. Plus refinish the floors and get a rug.

Without further ado......

before: mind this was *after* putting all the reenacting stuff in the basement :drop:

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f370/choleblackwhite/sewing/Picture011-6.jpg

and after!

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f370/choleblackwhite/sewing/Picture034.jpg

The best part is of course the custom machine table. The brackets match the ones on the outside of my house. It fits 3 of my 4 machines (#4 is the industrial in the basement) and is bumped away from the wall to allow large pieces to fall rather than bunch up, yet it's only 15" deep.

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f370/choleblackwhite/sewing/Picture037.jpg

Now for the side of SnS. I whipped up 30 new FBW's that I found already cut & assembled in the big blue bin of fabric.

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f370/choleblackwhite/sewing/Picture032-1.jpg

and a bag. I'm not happy with the ribbon or the way the button sits. The blank square is where my logo will go, once I get the ink jet printer set up again & can make some.

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f370/choleblackwhite/sewing/Picture026-5.jpg

Thanks for Looking!!

Chole

Wow! That looks great!

What's an FBW?

That bag is awesome!

How do you make tags with your printer?

I am seriously jealous!

I love your space!!! The bag is pretty cool too.

Wow! That looks great!

What's an FBW?

That bag is awesome!

How do you make tags with your printer?

FBW= Flannel butt wipe

For the tags there are 2 ways. Well there are more than 2 ways to make a tag but these are the printer based versions I've done.

#1 is to get some of the iron on t-shirt transfer paper, print an image & iron onto unfolded bias tape (or a piece of fabric with the edges turned under) #2 is to get some of the paper backed fabric that runs directly through the printer. Drawbacks. The iron on versions can crack & split etc. The papers are expensive, the backed fabric more than the iron ons. I always feel bad about waste.

Thanks everyone. This was needed last year when I was getting started on my big 18th century outfits. Now it's going to be a ton easier to do big costume projects!

Chole

thats it i am coming to live with you.

Awesome!

LOVE your machine table! it must be so nice to have a dedicated area for sewing. Your bag looks great to me. oh, and thanks for letting us know what FBWs are - I would never have guessed! :)

I'm jealous too! I wish I had even half that space to work in, and was that well organized!

congrats!!!
its wonderful to have a room for sewing.
I received my 1 1/2 yr ago and I love,love, love, love
my room
so I know the excitement of having a sewing home

thats it i am coming to live with you.

I hope she has room for both of us, because I am so on my way over,..... now where do you live again????? JK

LUCKY !!!!! (said like Napoleon)