10 TIPS for an EFFICIENT SEWING ROOM

I made the mistake of bringing my ironing board to my sewing area once while making a lot of pineapple blocks. I sewed straight through for about 2 hours and when I finally stood up it took me about ten steps to stand upright. I now leave the ironing station where it is so I forced to get up now and then.

Some of your hints and tips are great...for a normal sewer. Those with disabilities will need to work in their space to figure out what is best for them. Example: You talk about having your ironing space the same height as your sewing space so you can just roll your chair from one space to another. I have rheumatoid arthritis. I need to get up and move. So, my ironing board is across the room from my sewing table so I have to get off the chair and walk to the ironing board. I'm just saying this for anyone with a disability that's watching your video. It may not be as efficient, but changing things up like this could be healthier for some people.

I like having my most used tools like rulers, scissors and rotary cutter hanging on the wall above my cutting station. I used command hooks so they can me moved if I need to rearrange. I also have a small ironing pad and travel iron right next to my sewing machine for when I need to press my seams, but I also have a larger ironing station with a regular iron on the other side of the room for when I’m ironing yardage or clothes or something large. I also have a reminder set on my smart watch to tell me to get up and stretch my legs every so often!

Thank you for all the wonderful ideas and for providing links to the items mentioned. I really enjoyed this video, it is very helpful. I look forward to seeing more.

Great tips! Another fun video and chat! Thank you for posting this!

My solution for scissors was a divided bag, which wasn't designed for that. It has zipper pockets , a handle and a centre tab that folds over. The cutting out scissors are the only ones that don't fit exactly inside, for these I made a fabric sheeth. This thing is great, if I need to take notions anywhere, everything fits in and is secure. Best bit is I made it myself! I also made a briefcase which I adore, it goes over the handle of the trolley case for the machine. This has an ironing pad flap that folds down. Love that table , but like many other people, no real estate . The men would say too much fabric. The reality is no such thing !

I do just the opposite with my layout. I purposely have areas located to make me get up and move. We were made to move. I feel better. If I feel better I can sew longer. 😊❤

Yes! Ironing and pressing get some love!

Excellent video with great advice. I am just starting to rearrange my sewing room. It was a mess. I do have the Flexispot sewing table that is just perfect for me.

Great tips! I love my rolling carts. They really are so useful.

Great tips

Great advice. I love the Flexi-Spot Table. I am going to look into buying one to replace the old table I have. Celeste

You convinced me that your chair will be a game changer! I ordered it as a lightning deal! Thanks!

I love your dress, it’s beautiful!

Great Video Sue! I love to have everything organized - just ask my hubby you says my favorite pastime (besides sewing of course 😀) is organizing stuff

Great tips! I have been through so many chairs too 😅. I’m still searching for that perfect chair!

I only have a very small bedroom plus the fact that it has a large desk and file cabinets in there that have to stay in there I also have to store all my fabrics and everything in that room so that things that you're showing won't work for me because I don't have the room for them . I would love it if you would tell how you organize your sewing things when you only had a very small area to work in

Great video, I just bought the chair.

Thank you for sharing this video. My husband has been helping me look for a chair for a while now. He's concerned about my posture and sitting position. I think we will get this based off of your recommendation 😊.....thanks so much Sookie

Where did you purchase your chair?