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Kathy2018
4
Aug 11, 2018
I start by considering the lighting. If you don.t have great lighting hire an electrician to give you overhead task lights over your cutting area and your sewing machine area. I keep tools, gadgets, thread near the machine table and put the ironing board and iron nearby. If you have enough space to include a cutting table that.s ideal. I have a cutting table that folds to a narrow top when not in use.
Liz
1159
Aug 13, 2018
Kathy2018Good point about the lighting. Right now we have pretty weak ceiling lights in the room, but I do have a nice LED table lamp to use in my immediate work space.
I have a giant desk/table to use as both a sewing table, and cutting table, as this will be the main piece of furniture in the room (along with a bookshelf for fabric and notions, and a computer desk which is my husband's side of the office).
Most of the sewing tables I've seen are much smaller - is there a particular reason for this?
DeebieJeanne
17
Aug 20, 2018
LizFor lighting, do not call an electrician. I go to Home Depot and get led shop lights that are 4' long. I mount mine on the wall near the ceiling. You can "chain" them together, and they look pretty good. The light is wonderful! I think they are $49 each. I have 4 in my sewing room, and have done away with almost all of my floor lamps (I have one Ott light over my ironing board).
Liz
1159
Sep 4, 2018
DeebieJeanneThat's a great idea. Lucky for me I have a friend who worked as an electrician for years, so we can combine DIY with some actual knowledge. :)
DeebieJeanne
17
Sep 4, 2018
LizNo electrician needed, because they plug into a wall outlet. Mount a power strip on the wall above your outlet - then it is easy to access for machine power, cell phone chargers, etc.
Ladywatkins59
5
Jul 7, 2019
DeebieJeanneLiz, my husband has the 4’ LED shop lights in the garage in his work area. He got them at Rural King and I think he paid $19.95 for each one. I am going to get one to go over my sewing area.
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