My Dream Sewing Shed 1 Year Later | Craft Room Tour

[@dianequillen2291]

I started creating sewing spaces for myself about 10 years ago. I started out in the spare bedroom, then moved into the laundry room (ugh), and then into a tricked out auto hauler (trailer).Then, hubby moved his shed workshop into the garage that we built and gave me the shed space which we have fixed up very nice including a mini-split. This will most likely be the last space I get and I'm 2 years into arranging it to fit me. I like all your ideas and actually have several of them in use myself. I've begun to outgrow my space so I'm always looking for solutions and found a couple of very good ideas from this video. Thanks!

[@66kandFrends]

I live in a council house with a kitchen which has been split in two with a dining room at one end separated by a breakfast bar. I am eternally happy that my adult children had no problem with me turning this back dining area into a sewing room. There is a dining table still under all of this, and the enormous board which is over the breakfast bar turning it into a cutting table can be taken down so we can convert it back easily and eat Christmas dinner on comfortable rolling office chairs, but it does show that if you are prepared to look at the areas of your house that go unused. Be it the end of your garden, a dining room, a guest bedroom which has only been used twice in four years, or just a area of your living room with a big chair no one sits in, then you can create your own sewing space.

[@SeamworkVideo]

Totally agree! I used a tiny corner of my kitchen for YEARS and it was cramped, but lovely!

[@66kandFrends]

@@SeamworkVideo I think of it as a sewing room with on site catering facilities..

[@sewonsister]

I am fortunate enough to have an extra bedroom in my house (raised my kids and they moved out!) that I use for my sewing room. What I have learned is that less is more. I like to be in my sewing room when it's tidy and organized. When I purchase too many patterns or fabric it feels overwhelming. It's something I am always working on in this world where we are always bombarded by the "more, more, more" culture of consumerism. Your shed is beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

[@SeamworkVideo]

It’s great to be intentional about what we bring into our creative spaces!

[@collef1136]

I also built a she shed last year for a sewing, craft, furniture painting space. I love I and don’t regret it at all. Mine is heated too and ac in summer. Kettle and tea mugs with candle Warner keeping my tea warm for hours. So grateful I took the leap again many opinions to the contrary. I did it anyways. You hit the nail on the head living a childhood dream of having a play house tree house. Love your space. Thank you for sharing your shed.

[@randimochamer6284]

I was raised spoiled. My mother was a seamstress/re-upholsterer. Half our basement was her workroom. Two sewing machines, a serger and an industrial walking-foot machine were up and being used all the time. She had a huge, huge cutting table, industrial-size thread spools, and tons of leftover fabrics from which to choose for projects! just saying. I was spoiled, terribly, terribly spoiled. I miss her so much.

[@jodikasper7995]

We build a prefab structure in our backyard for my husband during Covid when he needed a dedicated private place to work. It was the best investment. He loves it. He still works from home and it is totally his.

[@Widespread-Grievances]

My husband and kids have allowed me to take over our dining room for a sewing area. I've put up curtains to close the entrances off, but it's still not perfect for me. I can't lock the cats out (three at the time), and then my daughters adopted two kittens who decided to use the space under my cutting table for a litterbox. I lost that battle and finally ended up putting a box for them there, with an enclosure to catch the litter. It doesn't work nearly well as I'd hoped, so I have to vacuum before I sew. I also have to clean cat fur off whatever machine I'm using. I collect vintage machines, and only one of the five has a slick surface to make that easy. In short, I dream of a she shed like yours, but my love of vintage sewing machines in their original cabinets means I need a lot of space. This video was good for space-saving ideas. I like your cutting table set up, might have my husband build me a solid wood one like it eventually, but for now, I'm not taking the chance of changing the cutting table compromise I've worked out with the now-grown kittens. Thanks for sharing your space! Your reminder about the elements affecting your sewing shed is something I hadn't considered, so perhaps I'll try for a four-bedroom house when we retire and use one of the extra bedrooms for a sewing enclave. It'll have to have plenty of windows, though.

[@donnadenert2996]

Haha! I have a 12’x14’ shed with a workbench to sew and various shelving units. I have pegboard to hang stuff on. Always have the coffee on, and use the shed all year round. And I have the same record turntable! Love your place!

[@Blissfully-Keto]

I love the lighting in your woman's cave. I also love lots of sunshine for my sewing!

[@Happybidr]

You are very fortunate in that you know yourself very well. This enables you to create a space with the elements you need. From videos by others, I think many lack that level of self knowledge.

[@conniepadilla3055]

Of course it is 100 percent worth it the extra space beneficial for the whole family to keep the peace .

[@gailnash298]

I've always dreamed of having a separate sewing she-shed, but I live in an HOA and it's not permitted. I use my second bedroom for my sewing and crafts. The space is fine, but I've pretty much outgrown it. Hence, it's overflowing into my den. Since I live by myself, all works for me....

[@mary-patcrewse9353]

What a great, creative space! Just beautiful. I hope to have something similar someday. For years my sewing machine has been set up in our unfinished basement and the lighting is not good. I used to sew all the time but as I get older, I need a better arrangement. I’m ready to make some changes. Wish me luck.😊

[@SeamworkVideo]

Good luck! I hope you're able to create a space that you love!

[@ld844]

Oh, so lovely!! ❤

[@juless9277]

Dreamy! Love the follow-up video. It's always helpful to hear reflections and reconsiderations after someone has time spent in their space. I'm inspired to reinvigorate my sewing space in my house and work towards a dedicated space in the finished (insulated) side of our detached garage / shop space.

[@SeamworkVideo]

Glad you enjoyed it! I'll make more videos like this if there are any big changes or revelations!

[@TheKjoy85]

The house we bought 4 years ago and are currently living in had a bonus/loft space upstairs with the bedroom. It was planned from the beginning for it to be my mom's and my creative space. It works, but not as well as I would like. Organizational issues have arisen, and it doesn't have a door, so I risk waking my mom or my brother up at night if I'm too loud or have the light on. We've been talking about moving south to be closer to my mom's best friend of 60 years. I really want a place where we have a space that I can use or be able to add a shed or 2 for my creative hobbies. One would be my sewing shed like what you've created, and the other would be my pottery shed. Our next place also needs to be a single story because we all have some mobility issues.

[@iknithappy]

I love the rolling (doctors office) chair, fabulous idea. I also like the mood board too!

[@SeamworkVideo]

It's great! Very comfortable for the way I sit when sewing, and easy to move around.

[@upcycledcopycat8389]

Reminds me of the playhouse I had in the backyard of my youth. The only thing missing I can see besides a bar fridge, airfryer and a small deck off the front door for the basket chair hanging from an arbor.... It's a cracking fire from a small parlor stove. Very Jelous

[@SeamworkVideo]

Yes! I actually thought about putting a little stove in there for warmth, but it wasn't all that practical. Love the idea of an airfyer though, haha!

[@thekindles1183]

I love it! I'm very thankful to have a bright room that's mine for all my knitting and sewing. I love to retreat to it, and it's a wonderful space. Thank you for sharing yours. It is lovely. All the best, Kimberly

[@SeamworkVideo]

It's a great feeling to have a dedicated space for creativity!

[@rholt8800]

I am so happy for you! Love how thoughtfully you planned and executed your vision. Wishing you years of happiness sewing!

[@SeamworkVideo]

Thank you!

[@deborahstone9696]

Use a quick usually red felt brush or use your dish gloves on your carpets and furnishings hun. You will be soo amazed how easy it is to de fur your things.🍬

[@daniellecasey3946]

Thank you for sharing. I especially love the end comments about creating any space for creativity and emotional comfort. I found so many good ideas that I can utilize in organizing my sewing space as well. I am a seasonal sewist (and also in the PNW so sympathetic to your lighting and weather concerns) and it is about time to get going! -- I am also in a new residence so am at the perfect point to organize and find a new system that works! Thanks Sarai!

[@SeamworkVideo]

My pleasure! So glad you found some new ideas. :-)

[@sewunpicker6041]

Such an inspiring and beautiful place you have created. Thank you for sharing it, this has come at a very helpful time as im in the process of turning our spare room into my sewing/creative space. I will be thinking a lot about vertical storage now!

[@SeamworkVideo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@campdale7314]

Thanks for this video. I did the summer camp last summer and organized my sewing area in the basement. Now I’m in the middle of moving it upstairs where I will have natural light and alone space. The video was timely in having me think my set up Thank you. Love the podcasts, website, and you tube videos

[@SeamworkVideo]

That's wonderful! I'm glad you're creating a space you love. Natural light and alone space will be huge!

[@ebuford]

Love it! But it deserves a better name than a shed; Studio comes to mind.

[@nancylivingstone3569]

Lovely, peaceful and practical, Sarai. What a fun project! Enjoy your retreat…you deserve it!! I'm wondering how you keep it warm in the winter, and how your machines, threads, and equipment do in the freezing cold when you're not in there? (We live in New England and our winters are also freezing cold! 🥶)

[@SeamworkVideo]

Really great question. We put in electric heat, which basically functions like a big space heater. If it's cold and I know I'm going to sew, I'll turn the heat on half an hour before (or just wear warm clothing until it heats up). It's a small space, so it does heat quickly. As for the equipment, I hadn't though much about it until last year when that bottle of water froze. Now I plan to bring my machines inside when it gets very cold.

[@virginiavilas]

Beautiful Sanctuary 🥰 Very well stated. Smart organization. 👍👍 -V

[@rondaschafer2656]

I had a shed like this before I moved back up north. I loved it! My only question is where is all of your fabric? Is the cabinet the only space for fabric? If so, I don’t think that I have had so little fabric since I was a child. My studio has 4 different shelving units and I still am pressed to where to store my fabric.

[@heleneikerenkotter2950]

I also was wondering where is all your fabric ? I would need a Sewing shed about three times that size for my machines, fabric, notions etc . I would need a large cabinet section just for patterns .

[@abundantlyinspired]

I love your sewing shed with so many thoughtful considered details❤❤What an amazing space to create!!

[@rdfnews9682]

Best part of my sewing shed… being able to leave things in situ and go do home and family things. Our open concept home did not allow for creative mess, kids or guests. Second best, I have more room and able to set things up as they make sense not to fit the corner of the family room. Downside It is less social as family says “that’s mom’s quiet place” and doesn’t come out to visit like they did when the sewing corner was in the house.

[@barbrabrurrier7548]

Lovely lace curtains, very nice

[@auntiezann5146]

What a delightful space! And you’ve made it work so well! Love the look and the function!

[@SeamworkVideo]

I appreciate it! It's been such a joy to work in.

[@denisemead764]

You could up cycle your rug. Wash it, then paint or stamp with fabric paint or dye the colors and pattern you like. It will help hide dirt.

[@SeamworkVideo]

That's a really clever upcycling idea!

[@masuahkokro8957]

Your sewing shed is livable. Love it

[@SeamworkVideo]

It is a very happy place to be!

[@kristicitak3932]

I would love a sewing shed!!!!❤❤❤❤

[@skyhowie54]

Hi Sarai! Thanks for sharing your little home-away-from-home with us! I've been considering transforming part of my freestanding garage into a sewing space but now I'm wondering if that's really a good idea. The space is already well insulated but would definitely need a heat source. You mentioned that a water bottle had frozen and shattered because of the cold; how does your sewing machine fare when the temperature dips? Or do you take it into your house?

[@SeamworkVideo]

Great question! I really hadn't realized how cold it was until that happened. Now, I plan to take my machines into the house when it starts getting very cold.

[@isi-sew]

What a beautiful sewing retreat, very inspiring. Enjoyed the tour. Please can you tell me the brand and model of your sewing desk and cutting table. Thank you. ❤

[@SeamworkVideo]

They are Koala Cabinets, and actually were left to me by the former owners of our house who didn't want to move them!

[@HereatJodstas]

@@SeamworkVideowe have in Australia a similar brand called Horn. They should be called koala bring Australian hehe. What brand is your chair love your space ❤

[@robynjury4403]

Gorgeous place and really great ideas around sewing organisation. How do you heat it in the winter??

[@SeamworkVideo]

It has an electric wall heater, which warms it up pretty quickly!

[@mariwilliams4433]

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[@The230dirtbikegirl]

Beautiful space. Very beautiful, airy space that is inspirational but not visually overwhelming. Can you share where the sewing desk/workspace came from?

[@SeamworkVideo]

It's made by Koala and came with my house when I bought it!

[@SahayogaRetreat]

I love your she shed…I have a van and a sewing room..great sewing room

[@playme129]

Paw prints and pine needles, the bane of my existence.

[@SeamworkVideo]

😂

[@randimochamer6284]

Good Lord, mud is mine! 🙄😂😎

[@AlexisVanzura]

How big of a shed is it? It's amazingly beautiful! I'm in the process of planning mine.

[@wayfarinstranger2444]

Oh, how lovely. How i would love to sit with you with a cup of coffee and chat in that supercute shed!!!!

[@AmyRaeVee]

I have cats and decided to get outdoor rugs for my house. I can just spray them off and they are made of some kind of woven fake material. Somehow the fake woven pattern works and actually looks kind of fancy. Mine is also a very light color but in a pattern. Nothing sticks to it. It's also mildew resistant. I don't know if I can link it here.

[@cathj8568]

Did u plan the direction tht th shed faces when planning it? Cn u repeat th company tht makes this pre fab? Thx loved this

[@SeamworkVideo]

Yes, but mainly based on the slope of the land. The company is Tuff Shed. They make many sizes and configurations, and bring it out and build it for you! You normally just need a concrete slab to build it on, but since our land is sloped, the concrete fellow suggested a raised platform instead, so the building has less contact with the soil.

[@livecolorful]

The cork tiles look amazing. What a dream space! do you remember where you got the curtains lace fabric?

[@SeamworkVideo]

I got it on Etsy! I think the seller was called lacelindsay.

[@ElbaValverde]

@@SeamworkVideothank you so much!

[@carolinedelisle589]

I would love my own backyard sewing shed but I don't want to have to plow the snow in the winter to get to it :)

[@SeamworkVideo]

Haha, understandable!

[@deekang6244]

Spatter paint the rug with little dots? Like with a brush? Dye rather than paint so it’s washable

[@ivelissegalarza-pagan4311]

I love it!

[@HereatJodstas]

The daylight light is amazing highly recommended also what brand are those little milk crates?

[@SeamworkVideo]

You can find them here: hayshop.com.au/collections/storage-1

[@ppurslow6539]

Absolutely love your sewing space. What size is it?

[@SeamworkVideo]

12' x 18'

[@sheilaodilison5235]

Beautiful place

[@shyliewoods]

Lovely! What was the size of the shed?

[@SeamworkVideo]

It's 12' x 18'. :)

[@HandmadeCreations]

You can protect your rug by spraying stain resistant on the surface. It will keep it free from dirt and grime stains. Easy to clean.

[@cathy7824]

Stencil your carpet with acrylic craft paint or dye it. Both will hold up in the wash

[@ketoisgreat5911]

How do you heat and cool your shed ? What size is it? I have been seriously thinking about buying one and turning it into a craft room.

[@SeamworkVideo]

It's 12' x 18'. It has an electric wall heater. It's a small space, so it heats up pretty quickly. There's no cooling, other than windows, but it's in a very shady spot and stays pretty cool most of the time. I absolutely love it!

[@nancylovitz8557]

What brand is your sewing table, it's perfect, Thank you

[@SeamworkVideo]

It's made by Koala Cabinets.

[@antoniokinsey4041]

I love my home and prefer to see inside my open in a big open area with a beautiful view out my windows. Being stuck in a guest room with smaller windows that was converted into a sewing room, or having to walk outside to a converted shed, is not for me at all lol. I get it if I needed a shop for wood working, working on my car engine, pottery, painting, etc. because of the mess and damage that could cause inside my home, yeah, but that’s what’s great about sewing, I can do it inside the most open and comfortably, roomiest part of my home:)

[@LindaBriest]

Wonderful space! Where did you get that fabulous sewing table?

[@SeamworkVideo]

It's a Koala cabinet table, and was left to me with the house! The former owner didn't want to move it, so she gave it to me.

[@karinfearlessdragon]

Where can I get the boxes you used for your vintage sewing patterns?

[@SeamworkVideo]

I believe I found those at Ikea ages ago.

[@vernamontgomery8987]

Is there an advantage in having a white cutting board rather than having a green cutting board? If there is please tell me.

[@SeamworkVideo]

Nope! They are equally as useful. :-)

LOVE the strawberry mug :)))

[@SeamworkVideo]

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[@evelynb8282]

Where did you get the sewing table? Can you provide a link please?

[@SeamworkVideo]

It was in my house when we moved in, so I don't have a link. It's made by Koala though.

[@evelynb8282]

@ I just looked up those tables 😰 the prices are insane. I’m handy, I will make my own. Thanks for the awesome videos and reply. 🥰🫶🏼

[@Jin04115]

Where did you get your beautiful cutting board?

[@SeamworkVideo]

If you google "white self-healing cutting mat" you'll see a number of different brands pop up! I wasn't able to find a specific link to mine.

[@cindywinkler4172]

Do you recommend your Bernina?

[@SeamworkVideo]

Yes, Bernina is a great brand!

[@bettydanico2959]

Nice video. What are the dimensions of the shed?

[@SeamworkVideo]

12' x 18'

[@shif7905]

Beautiful place 😊

[@SeamworkVideo]

Thanks!

[@Queenread82]

Patti Smith!!

[@carolfrazer8067]

I’d love to have an 800 sq ft building. I have a sewing machine team. We make hundreds of of items every year for people in need.

[@sandidavis45]

Check out the Daylight Co. I have these in my quilting studio. These are awesome.

[@jeantillotson4091]

Love your space , great light etc. but the curtains need a serious seeing to. Hate knotted curtains and not keen on the clips on the cafe curtains, the curtains themselves are lovely but don’t hang well on those hooks.

[@SeamworkVideo]

I'm really happy with how they look, but I hear you! :-)

[@randimochamer6284]

Good Lord… if She who has the most fabric wins, I won years ago! ❤️❤️❤️ as a 68 year-old who no longer quilts, I find myself having to give away fabric and yarn… Need any? 🙄

[@carolfrazer8067]

Depends where you live. If you have any Christmas fabric, my team can use it.

[@SalaheddineErrehioui]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@eblake3617]

What a lovely home office! I don't think it's practical for someone who sews as a hobby, not a career. I think there are some small things people can pick and choose and transfer them to their own homes

[@SeamworkVideo]

Agreed, that's probably true for most people. But many people have outbuildings for other hobbies, like woodworking, so if you can manage it it's a wonderful luxury.

[@willdo2909]

This comment confuses me. Why would a dedicated space not be practical for any kind of sewer/sewist? Isn't it more a question of whether people have the space and the money to do this?

[@bettyaldama7759]

You need some plants in there, plenty of light!

[@alchemyfortheskin2644]

I love this space! She does podcasts so it is her office and workspace! Hobbies make people create new things, relieves stress and makes them happy. This is the perfect space for that

[@MigdaliaQuinones-p4i]

Im envious!!😠

[@creepyed]

Heh, well the rug isn't filthy dirty because it's a light color. A dark colored rug is going to get just as filthy dirty if all other variables stay the same.

[@SeamworkVideo]

Well sure, but you still have to be practical. For example, if you have multiple dogs and cats (like me), you may not want white carpeting in your house. And dirt = stains, even when things are cleaned.

[@Gosewsomething]

Looks like the PNW

[@SeamworkVideo]

It is! Good guess!

[@wendywindsor3459]

My sewing room is much busier than this one.

[@cindywinkler4172]

Ruggable rugs