It took a month, but I’m happy to say that my sewing room is complete for now! I painted all the trim white, and then painted the walls Benjamin Moore “Misty teal,” a pretty pale aquamarine.
I really love the color – it’s such a change from the old purple (seen here, in the process of being covered. I’m sure my husband appreciates me showing his painting shorts to the world!)
The chandelier and curtains are new:
The chandelier came from Overstock.com (link in my last post) and the curtains I bought at Target. I thought making my own, but the cost for 2 windows was a bit much, so when I found these fabulous border print curtains for $15 a panel I snatched them up! I found the thread holder at a yard sale for $5, and I had one of those jumbo packs of Guttermann from some day after Thanksgiving sale at Joann’s. I love how pretty the thread looks on the wall!
My machines are sharing an extra long desk (Malm from Ikea, very sturdy!) I have a sewing table with my Rocketeer downstairs, waiting to be repainted and added to the room.
I bought a new ironing board. Mine always seem to rust out every year – does anyone else have that problem? My dress form (which, admittedly, is mostly decorative, as it doesn’t adjust down to my bust size) is happily sitting to the side.
I’m still planning to build my project table, but for now I’m ok with my portable table from Joann’s. At least it doesn’t take up much room!
Now the only question is, what to make in my new room?
I’m starting graduate school this summer, so I’m hoping my things being more accessible will make sewing in small bursts possible. It was just too depressing in the attic. But I love my pretty room, and I’m hoping it proves inspiring!
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OMG gorgeous!!! I don’t sew at all and I have no idea how I found your blog but I’ve had you in my reader for a couple years now! (I’m just so fascinated that people can sew clothes) I always enjoy your updates and this room looks AMAZING!
Lovely! Wishing you happy sewing in your beautiful new surroundings.
This is not a sewing room, it is a magazine spread. Please sew a few things, and then post more pictures once there are piles of projects laying out and little bits of thread stuck to everything. 🙂
Absolutely gorgeous! I love the curtains. Why would you ever want to leave this room? 🙂
This is heavenly! Congratulations!
So gorgeous! That chandelier and wall color is dreamy!
Love love love! I really wish I had my own sewing room instead of a little corner in our lounge. One of these days!
Wow it’s stunning! I love the color you chose. It helps so much to have an inspiring place to create. Enjoy it!!
Beautiful! I love that color, and the chandelier and curtains are perfect. As someone who just had to downsize to a desk and an ironing board on the floor, I’m experience serious sewing room envy… enjoy it!
Wow what an absolutely stunning room – the colour scheme is so tranquil. I want a sewing room now! 🙂
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What a gorgeous sewing room! I love it, it looks so calm.
Simply gorgeous! I’m in the box room which is no bigger than a closet – I dream of been able to stand up and walk to the ironing board (rather than kneeling on the floor with the Ikea board or going downstairs)
It looks so bright and fresh! You’ll have lots of good times in there.
It looks lovely.
What a beautiful room. It must make you so happy to have everyting ready to go. Love the thread holder!
It’s just so beautiful. It must be very, very inspiring.
Very pretty! I like the shade of blue you picked , and the chandelier is a really fun touch.
It’s beautiful, those Target curtains were an amazing find, they work perfectly!
I love it! It looks like a warm and cozy place to create and I’m loving the chandelier!
Gorgeous! So inspiring!
Very pretty. That space would inspire me to spend time in it!
This is very pretty and I love the colour you chose. I have sewing room envy
It’s gorgeous! I hope you find plenty of sewing time to enjoy it.
Lovely color. Your sewing room looks wonderful
your sewing room is lovely! I adore the color.
It looks absolutely beautiful, I know it will be inspirational when you have the time with study. I really want one of those thread holders!!!
Your sewing room is so beautiful. I am envious that you have a room dedicated to your sewing. I am still sharing mine with the guest bedroom and the bed is obnoxiously large. One day when Elly is old and no longer living at home, I will get me a sewing room. =)
I like it! Light green is very calming.
So beautiful. It looks polished, but not too over the top. I love it!
Absolutely stunning!!! I would never want to leave the room.
Your new sewing room looks amazing. Love the colour choice and curtains. Can’t wait to see the gorgeous work you produce in there!
Looks fabulous! Love the color. Great choices!
I love it! What a gorgeous place to work! Great job!
It looks great. A happy place anyone would want to spend time sewing.
Oh my goodness. Your room is so beautiful it makes me want to cry. What a happy, lovely space to spend time in.
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Wow!! This looks amazing although I wouldn’t be able to sew in there I would want it to look this perfect all the time hehe! Well done you’ve done a great job transforming your space x
It looks great! I’m jealous of the curtain find – I’ve been keeping my eye on curtains for a while and haven’t found anything as awesome. Also, I’m curious where you do store all the bits and pieces and stash that go along with sewing?
Your room turned out to be so gorgeous!!!! Wow, the colors, chandelier—it’s all so pretty. I was just in the middle of revamping my own. Hope mine turns out to be as lovely as yours:)
This is such a lovely reflection of your kind, creative personality. 🙂
Nice work.
Love love love this. Soooo jealous! Gorgeous.
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i just found your great blog! i’ve just started sewing my own clothes and i love seeing all your creations. your sewing room looks so nice 🙂