Creating the PERFECT Sewing Rooms! // Craft Space Remodeling & Makeover

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I know this video looks like it all happened quickly but, trust me, it did not.🤣 Everything took a couple of months, between demoing, painting, flooring, electric, unpacking enough crap to find the parts I need to hang my shelves, going to the hardware store 1000 times to buy anchors cause I never had enough, labeling and reorganizing boxes so I don't have doom piles and doom drawers everywhere, etc. However, it is done, it is functional and I love it very, very much.
I hope this video helps give you ideas for a functional craft or sewing room, especially if your workspace is dark or in a basement.
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Here are links to everything I can think of that you might want to know about when it comes to products used, etc.
Cutting Table instructions (I adapted these instructions to make my table): blog.closetcorepatterns.com/s...
Tornviken Kitchen Island (aka new work table) www.ikea.com/us/en/p/tornvike...
It's not the Algot system, but it's what Ikea has available now: www.ikea.com/us/en/cat/boaxel...
Skadis pegboard: www.ikea.com/us/en/p/skadis-p...
Tjena boxes: www.ikea.com/us/en/p/tjena-st...
My lights are all studio lights of various types from ‪@aputurelighting‬ and aren't meant for crafting, but for lighting up spaces to film. HOWEVER - they are also FABULOUS work lights for sewing, if you have the money to spend on them (they are not cheap.) The ones I have are the P60c: amzn.to/3yQxyZa
Neewer Triangle Wall Mounts: amzn.to/3Pif755
My sewing machines:
Janome Continental M7 Professional: www.janome.com/machines/sewin... (Disclosure: I was a member of the Janome Maker Program last year which is why I have this machine.)
My Serger: www.amazon.com/Brother-1034D-...
Paint I used:
Wall Paint: Backdrop Supermoon: www.backdrophome.com/products...
Ceiling Paint: Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black: www.sherwin-williams.com/home...
Flooring: www.forbo.com/flooring/en-us/... got mine from a local company who also did the install.) Here's a video on Linoleum floors that sold me: • Linoleum flooring is c...
‪@BeckiandChris‬ Studio Tour 2022: • STUDIO TOUR 2022 - We ... (if you're looking for more studio & home reno inspo!!)
Archival Boxes for garment storage: www.containerstore.com/s/clos... & www.gaylord.com/c/Archival-St...
Not seen but highly recommend this anti-fatigue mat for when you're standing: amzn.to/3ADb0wf
Wall pegs for that semi-shaker sort of vibes: amzn.to/3RlygEX
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📚My books:
The American Duchess Guide to 18th-Century Dressmaking: amzn.to/2GrkAIQ
The American Duchess Guide to 18th-Century Beauty: amzn.to/2TTwJtq
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[@AbbyCox]

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[@brandielee7971]

*Sees Abby's parents* oh all the weird little noises Abby makes suddenly make sense. It's genetic. 🤣 (This is a compliment btw)

[@beckstheimpatient4135]

They're adorable! Wish I had a silly dad to help me out like that.

[@FlagCutie]

@@beckstheimpatient4135 Yes, they immediately won me over!

[@MsKimberkat]

Agreed. My first thought? Ah, there it is. She's like her dad. 😄

[@itwasagoodideaatthetime7980]

I love Abbey's Dad he's hilarious. You can definitely tell that Abbey got her sense of humour from him.

[@tiffanydelgado342]

Omg your parents are adorable!! And I’m getting so many amazing ideas for my sewing room! I love and appreciate you and your channel, thank you for all your hard work!!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Abby’s Mom: (moves something by an inch) The Ceiling: “It’s clobbering time!”

[@TinyAngryCrafts]

Dad reveal! Your parents are absolutely darling. And your work space is super great congrats on getting it done!!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Your dad is so cool! Also, I now know where a lot of the humour comes from.

[@nicolakunz231]

It takes a village to raise an Abigail! Lovely to meet your folks and see Morgan & Nicole. The Burgandy shirt you wore was fantastic. Cant wait to see more.

[@hannahstewart5337]

Yes!! It looks so comfy!

[@aishoka4831]

+100 on the burgundy blouse! Bought or made?

[@Chibihugs]

Hurray, your sewing room is done! It is a wonderful space and I love how everyone came together to help. I also laughed way too hard at your dad's "I'm a minion!

[@lisahoshowsky4251]

My parents linoleum floors still look new after 30+ years. I’d take that over that weird grey laminate fake wood flooring that’s going in everywhere any day.

[@ragdollrose2687]

I empathize with having something pretty much done and realizing you have to take it down and re-do it cause it's wrong. I do that so often and it's actually the number one reason I abandon projects because I'm like "ffs I have to do it all again" and then I don't 😆

[@AbbyCox]

I was really not ok at that moment…all the holes in the wall. All the patching. Ugh. It was bad

[@jeantesc812]

I have linoleum floors in my house from the 1950's and they still look great! No divots, cracks, stains, or wear spots. Linoleum is magic.

[@rynrose81]

Abby Cox inspiring me to finish my 1890s cycling bloomers AND my sewing space in one video???? Yes please! The talent honestly ✨

[@annacatherinesendgikoski1965]

Everything in it's place! How awesome, I know you are relieved it's done! I live in a one bedroom apartment and am turning that into a giant sewing room! I just said, eff it and I'm gonna doooo it! Congratulations!

[@AbbyCox]

If I was by myself and living like that I would totally do that too - Bernadette's NYC flat was like that and it was awesome lol

[@susuburleson878]

I’m in a one bedroom apartment and it is a fabulous, large sewing studio - it’s awesome!

[@lizurang8145]

I love your dad!!!!! I can totally see where you get your personality!

[@rburns8083]

Seeing Abby's parents explains so much!

[@darksideofthebridge]

The Dad montage had me cracking up! This all looks so amazing!

[@pearlygirl88]

I’m so glad it’s turned out so well. Also, I can see where you get a lot of your personality from. Super dad indeed lol.

[@saraa3418]

It looks amazing! So excited for you! My mom did cork flooring in her sewing room and we highly recommend that. When pins and needles fall into a cork floor, you find them sticking straight up.

[@fionafiona1146]

I am happy with my hardwood floors having them lay flat and it's simple enough to see and pick up all needles

[@dees3179]

I have a large magnet on a stick and periodically sweep the floor with it. Finds all sorts of sins.

[@mirjanbouma]

I am aware this works great for you or you wouldn't share it, but to clumsy me that sounds like the worst possible floor. Give me a floor that they lie flat on and a magnet on a stick, please.

[@TheLballou]

Organizing a sewing room is my nightmare task. I get it done, then start on projects, get tired, don't put things back, then soon Chaos reigns again! I love the choices you made and meeting your mom and dad was a treat!

[@saritshull3909]

You should look up the 5 Ss. It's an industry concept but it works for any workspace including kitchens :)

[@lorrainemunoa791]

Now we see where Abby inherited so much of her stellar self. I love your Mom and Dad!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

8:48 NOT A BOX TITLED ‘CRAFT SHIT’ HAHAHA

[@emmamarentette]

Well your mom is a delight as always, and a constant on this channel, but I am totally charmed by your dad, putting in my vote for him to occasionally drop by

[@mrscolonyrabble]

Looks amazing. As much as i love the space and what you have done, I think your parents are serious bonus-content! It is easy to see where you get your sense of humor and whimsy. I'm glad you were able to move closer to them. Good job on the house. (You might want to do an episode on linoleum-marmoleum, for those who still confuse it with sheet vinyl. Share the history, manufacture, etc.)

[@AbbyCox]

Thank you! And Vox has a great video about linoleum- it’s what got me on board to use it!

[@catherinerw1]

Fab sewing space! I like the idea of lino for the floor (I have carpet in mine, because it used to be a bedroom, now combo home office/sewing space. The amount of thread tails on the floor are unreal). And love your mid-Victorian inspired (?) plaits :)

[@therussianprincess7036]

Oh no. Carpets and crafting projectiles don’t mix well. I hope you have slippers with sturdy soles 😂

[@sarahwatts7152]

@@therussianprincess7036 I thought the same thing!

[@ronistitch6510]

I also have carpet in mine because my mother was adament that i as a seamstress would only use my work room as a workroom occashenly and it woudl be a gest room more often and she new best i deeply regret giving into her and having carpet in most places

[@ragnkja]

@@ronistitch6510 Most people don’t have guests more often than not.

[@catherinerw1]

@@therussianprincess7036 I tend not to wear shoes much in the house... but I do have a magnet-on-a-stick, glass-headed pins, and a handy vacuum cleaner!

[@MrsBrit1]

"Craft shit" 😂😂😂😂 Also, your dad is the daddest dad to ever dad.

[@Kakashe4321]

Your dad had me in stitches laughing - and the room looks great! xD

[@rockinrileys5678]

Love your Dad!!! I love the white look for my sewing/crafting space as well. It really makes it easier to see the colours of threads buttons etc that I have in clear jars on my Billy (from Ikea) shelving.

[@TudorositiesbyMaureen]

I want to adopt your Mom and Dad, Abby. Although they are just in here for a few minutes, they are super happy to help their girl with house renovations. Internet nomination for cutest parents. The Sewing Room and Antique Clothing Storage/Cutting Room look awesome! Many solid logical design choices to have good light for filming and storage shelves for keeping "all things" neat and organized. Nicely Done!

[@kristenpoole6441]

Your dad is awesome! Mom is great too, but your dad is a showman! Lots of good information! Thank you 😊

[@lornadavis476]

Anytime you want to get your parents involved in your chaos, do feel free. I just love them! I'm jealous of how organized all your stuff is, as well. 😕 now I feel called out, but if it gets me off my arse, maybe that's good? Definitely need fabric storage out of actual sewing space, to start...

[@MaddieTheMermaid]

Seeing your mom and dad, I can see where your personality comes from 😂 your dad's a hoot!

[@themurrrr]

We have really old linoleum floors. I’m talking well over 60 yrs old. If I could, I would restore it all, and redo where restoring not possible. I love it.

[@NamiSparrow]

You and your parents are ADORABLE and also ahahhahaha you’ve got the same chaos vibes as your dad 11/10

[@TessLikesStuff]

Abby - your parents are adorable! I'm totally stealing the "OPTICS! Ka-washishhhh!" every time I put my glasses on 😅 - Safety first Abigail!

[@lenaeospeixinhos]

That's the kind of renovation that's not so much of a headache: with nice and funny family and friends ❤

[@digitaldgirl4459]

Your mom and dad are adorable. I think I see where your humor comes from. The new space is looking great. Thanks for sharing and good luck with the rest of the updates.

[@melissabonham893]

Does your dad have a channel??? If not he needs one!! Super hilarious!!!

[@goddesofwolves]

I love your parents. I love the new space

[@folklorefanatic7193]

Your parents are awesome. 🤩

[@steph_lopez]

Abby’s character suddenly makes sense now. Been here for it and will always be here for it.

[@alethealopez4475]

Your parents are so cool and adorable. The room looks great

[@meredithbriski7299]

I love seeing your parents supporting you. 🫶🏼

[@saritshull3909]

firstly, the chaos genre is my favourite sub-genre of yours secondly, I am LIVING for your dad's accent! It's so cool. And his comments are hilarious

[@curiousfirely]

For the buggies, try diatomaceous earth. It's a fine powder you spread along baseboards that kills crawling bugs. Non toxic to pets & people because it's shells from itty bitty sea creatures that scratches up crawling bugs and causes them to dry out.

[@elizabethclaiborne6461]

It’s a carcinogen. It works great, but it’s not good for humans. We were very firmly warned off it in graduate painting school.

[@YTistooannoying]

It's a desiccant. It absorbs the lipids from the exoskeleton of insects, which damages their ability to retain fluids and they become dehydrated and die (not tiny shells scratching them. wtf?). Though it is low risk, it is still regulated in the US due to the risk of inhaling it and causing illness.

[@karlato1504]

Support dad!!!! I was laughing so much with just being Awesome. We stand a super dad and super mama just love it. Sending all my love to your family. And by the way your sewing room is goals for me. Thank you for always giving us such amazing energy and love in all your videos.

[@indiabilly]

Love your dad- he is where the sas is from, he should have his own channel, so many catchphrases in such a short space of time! It’s looking fabulous btw xx

[@erinhowett3630]

That last shirt is such a lovely color on you!

[@NoaLeighMaxwell]

Your parents are so fun I can't even, what delightful people ;_____;

[@sandiemable]

Your sewing/crafting floor turned out great! In my next life, I would like your parents. xoxo's Sandie😊

[@emmadroste8493]

Your parents are hilarious! Your wonderful sense of humor also makes so much more sense now😂😂😂

[@jetleclaire5868]

Your dad's personality is SO refreshing! 🖤

[@PokhrajRoy.]

8:02 It’s definitely giving Shop in a Miss Marple Story. It’s so cool.

[@sandstorm3363]

You're such an inspiration for me and your videos have helped my mother understand my interest in historical clothing. We watch your videos together every Sunday together now. Thank you for the laughs and memories ❤️

[@sjulzz89]

Your parents are ADORABLE! I love them! The remodeling feels are real. We've been in our house for 3 years and the remodeling continues. 😅

[@debbiel7736]

Safety first Abigail. Such a parent comment. lol

[@jac_and_the_making_of]

Your parents are precious and I love them.

[@jbear_83]

As a Swede, all the IKEA stuff makes me so happy, and I immediately went and looked if the kitchen isle would work in my apartment 😊 Syrummet ser superbra ut!

[@Piti_Pingu]

I love the rooms but I very much love that burgundy blouse you were wearing in the "reveal". YOu look so good in it!

[@xQueenyBee]

Your parents are so charming 💕

[@shimmyalot]

I'm loving Abby's dad! Her mom seems cool too but I just love her dad's vibe!

[@MiffoKarin]

As soon as your dad showed up I felt how much like my own dad he probably is. A handy man with a silly sense of humour and in depth knowledge of how different materials work. 😄

[@gemmapeter7173]

The paint tool your dad was wondering about, the curved notch is used to scrape the paint off rollers before washing them. see here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpm2hoOultSsldU

[@ah-nononoo]

I think they were joking lol

[@mumther_chaos2824]

It looks so great! Watching you, your parents, Morgan & Nicole looks like you had fun even doing work stuff. Your parents are just precious!

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

Hello! I'm still trying to catch up watching all the videos that posted while I was away visiting the grandkids. I hope you have a gentle week ahead! Thank you for posting and sharing your talent.

[@agirlnamedtuesdaye]

Your dad is HILARIOUS. Also: Maybe others have asked a thousand times already but if anyone knows what pattern that burgundy blouse that Abby’s wearing is made from I would be most obliged to receive that knowledge.

[@elizabethbuchanan2016]

I need to know where you got that wine/burgundy shirt from. It’s amazing and I want one in every color. 😍

[@lauradeboer6303]

The Dad: "Safety first Abigail!" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@RED-cy7ig]

Nice to have Mom, Dad, Nicole and Morgan helping out.

[@dianavoermans]

Oh how I miss diy-ing with my dad🥲. Cherish these moments Abby😘

[@nelekyumakilnoma5664]

As someone who grew up with linoleum, I can't go back. I miss it so much, carpeting and panel flooring can suck it, linoleum is where it's at!

[@litzgrahmann6468]

The family energy is just so sweet!

[@christinehicks7868]

I had that ikea island at my old house. It was amazing. While it’s main purpose was kitchen island I used it for cutting fabric all the time. Even sewed washable shelf liners for the shelves.

[@elinshay1079]

Your dad is the coolest person ever

[@Ghostykins]

I appreciated mom's sympathy for the mouse 💙

[@sheleavitt06]

Yeah for SUPER DAD🙌🏻 and double yeah for SUPER MOM🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@peacecat3]

Your parents are adorbs. Also, so glad I'm not the only lover of white walls! All my friends pick on me for not having color on my walls, but I'm like you, I want to see my work in as honest a light as possible and don't want distracting or discoloration due to light reflecting off colored walls.

[@deehappy43]

That shirt you are wearing at the end is SO pretty. Great color great drape.

[@jaxn1221]

Love that plum shirt (it's gorgeous on you!) and those glasses!

[@benjaminepstein5856]

When Abby was talking about finding the studs, I half expected her dad to Kool Aid Man through the freshly painted wall.

[@UniquelyPenny]

Becki & Chris have such an amazing channel! Love that you also enjoy them.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

The yarn display looks so cool! Visual ASMR IMHO.

[@historical.isolde7918]

That kitchen island bench from Ikea makes an amazing workbench for a sewing room. When I was planning my sewing room when I build my house, I saw a KZbin video where someone had used it and I knew instantly that it would work for me. Mine is white base with the birch top and shelves. It really is the perfect height as a work table as well as having a bunch for storage.

[@rebeccatirrell8321]

All right Nicole shaking her rear end in greeting is my favorite 😍

[@katew7770]

OMG your Dad is brilliant, I love him! Absolutely brilliant to see both your Mum and Dad in the vid

[@lmaChroma]

I'm watching this instead of studying for my certification. I don't regret it

[@melissamcconnell6618]

Oh my gosh, I love Dad's cameo! That was so funny!

[@haileybradley6416]

Beautiful! I love how organized it is! I need to make a trip to Ikea...

[@annacatherinesendgikoski1965]

The last trip I made to Ikea left me kind of sad! They had nothing I needed! My store in Charlotte, NC is in need of inventory...fast!

[@AbbyCox]

Yeah, IKEA has been hurting from supply chain issues for a while...it's frustrating to say the least...

[@MildredCady]

@@annacatherinesendgikoski1965 One of the advantages of their app is they will show what’s in the store inventory, and it’s fairly accurate, but they updated about once a day so if it’s low they might be out by the time you get there).

[@annacatherinesendgikoski1965]

@@MildredCady Their inventory is a perpetual one. The store is accurate, but the website isn't.

[@MildredCady]

@@annacatherinesendgikoski1965 I have the app set to my home store and it’s seems pretty accurate here.

[@TropicanaThunda]

I love your parents they’re so fun! ❤️ I seriously regret having hardwood floors in my sewing room. My feet hurt lol I usually wind up having to take a lot of breaks and roll around on my rug. This used to be a bedroom and at that time I didn’t really focus much on sewing to make whole garments just to repair things. But your space looks amazing! I’m saving this video so I can go back and look at the shelves because my space lacks a whole of storage lol

[@sudmorris5186]

Turned out fabulous! I am mad at Ikea about the Algot system, also! I would like a few more pieces! TFS

[@elizathemermaid]

The new sewing spaces look great! Also I love your hairstyle, it looks kinda Victorian and really cute!

[@elizabetha3936]

I flipping love her parents.

[@Analisia204]

From a fellow Hoosier, welcome to Indians! I hope you guys find everything you’re looking for! God bless🙏

[@MistressOfInsanity]

I love that linoleum is making a comeback

[@mayfair_forest_witch]

Your dad is so hilarious! I hope we'll get to see him more often on your channel :D

[@marywest2896]

thank you for taking up for your linoleum floors, I have always loved sheet lino, because when, not if, your floors shift and move over time, there will be no planks or squares to pop up...they are very beautiful and affordable....

[@ReneesatItAgain]

Beautiful space for all your amazing sewing art magic!!! LOVE: 8:09 ... And I ain't gone lie, Dad looks damn good ...and handy too??!!! Go Mom!!! Best: easy to see your wit origins!!! And heartmelt over any all pets, pooches!! Adorbs!! Super fun vid .. thanks for taking us along!

[@HandmadeDarcy]

Looks fantastic!! Silly note: we are in Australia but we use that same kitchen island from that same store as our potting/woodworking(me)/bonsai(hubby) bench in our garage. Enjoy your space!

[@TheAyaReina]

Your dad is so funny! I love your parents so much, now I understand why you’re so awesome ☺️❤️

[@mandiwilson83]

I love your videos. It may sound lame but I was happy to hear that you shop at Lowe's because that's where I work. I wish I could sew better and I enjoy it vicariously through your videos. The best I can do is sew on a button and it last for years.

[@mariahschotte6744]

Abby! Your parents 🥺 I love them and I love that they love you so much and would help you with this!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Nicole and Abby dancing to the bop by Louis Theroux. ✨P R I C E L E S S✨