It isn't all done. Still have a couple of buckets to go through and still wNy to work in my cubbies but it is pretty and it is my happy place. I also use it as my office since I gave been working from home for a year. The last day we were in the office was one year today today.
@@marnieandrews5459 I love my space too!! I do hope things settle out for you. It's nice to work from home but It's also nice to see people a couple of days a week. I've been home working for years so I'm used to it, but I often think I would love to use a co working space a couple of time a month to get out and see people. I miss seeing people.
My space is very, very small but I'm moving in April and will have much more space...not a dedicated room, but definitely room for the Ikea Tornviken and Kallax... maybe even a larger Linnmon/Alex when back in stock. Thanks for your cute and genuine videos.
My sewing room is also my dining room. The table doubles up to measure and cut the fabric, and the sewing table is a folding table from Sauder that conceals the sewing machine when not in use. Sewing also brought an interesting bit of decor to the room. How many dining rooms can one think of where mannequins and bust forms are part of the aesthetic?
My sewing room is a work in progress. Ive driven 35 miles to IKEA twice looking for the deeper (Fluggis?) white lidded bins for fabric storage, but they're still out of stock, 2 months later. I have overflowing baskets everywhere. My smallish room doubles as a home office area, so I definitely need to rearrange the furniture too. I'll get it done eventually. I use an IKEA Linmon table for cutting fabric, a corkboard for hanging tools, and a tv tray and wool mat for an ironing board. Office supplies and fabric are in different styles of fabric and plastic bins in cube organizers. Eventually I'll have a more cohesive look, but grateful to have a space of my own. I agree with you- my space is fine for now, too. Im lucky to have it!
As a girl who grew up without a mom, I've used crafting as a form of coping, and finding this channel has been such a blessing to me. Thank you for being you ❤️
You are exactly right about waiting to use your space until it is perfect. I just didn’t realize that I wasn’t the only one who was “afraid” to use my space when I wasn’t done with it! Why did I wait so long before accepting the reality of life as it is. I need my space, my “I can do this” space where I can make all the decisions and I am in charge of my own little world. I think that we all want to be able to escape from the inevitable ups and downs of everyday life as it is today. (And going forward too!) Thank you for reminding me that enjoying the journey is actually more important than getting to the end. And it’s so much more fun traveling this way when you can take your friends with you!
Such a lovely message Nancy! Thank you so much for sharing this today. It's a constant battle to accept things and be grateful vs pushing for more and feeling unsatisfied. I can get a ton of work done in my space and I love using it. But it's a constant mess in the middle of those big projects. Like now. Oh gosh. It's really a mess. But it's my mess and I'm grateful to have it!
Thank you Kathleen! It's absolutely real and very ordinary. I'm sharing it so openly with everyone because I think we need to see a real person in our feeds!! I know I prefer watching other real people these days.
Hi Patty! I loved your opening...when you walked back in front of the camera and said "Hi", I just laughed!! Just so you know, you are APPRECIATED!! I can't tell you the number of times your videos have made my day. Just listening to you is a joy!! You've made your sewing area to fit your needs, and that's all that matters.
Oh I'm so glad you liked my silly opening. I'm trying some different things to keep it fun and interesting for us. And I''m so happy you enjoy my craziness here on youtube. I appreciate you so much!
Yes, it is okay that it is not designer perfect. I am, just like you, thankful that I have a home an a sewing room that I enjoy. It fits me and what I need. Thank you!
Thank you so much! I love my room, but you know, when you put yourself out there, people can be critical. But in truth, I love, love, love the space and I'm grateful for it every single day.
Your sewing room is organized and personalized for you. There are sewing rooms to admire and there are sewing rooms with a story. I adore using objects I already have, getting creative repurposing age-old, ordinary-looking staples and working with any limitations (as space is a luxury to begin with). The resulting look is unique (though not Instagram conformist) and dignified because it respects the space and the user. Also love that your room will grow with you over time. What could be more authentic and... Beautiful?
I liked this. Your so right. About the perfection thing. My room is my happy place. Its not perfect but it expresses me. Its unique. Its my creative space. I'm grateful.
I love to clean out my sewing area, keeps me on task. Also keeps me from buying more fabric that I don’t need. It’s like shopping for free! Life is always changing to include our sewing and crafting places. We may not always have the space we want or the natural lighting we crave but I think we all try to make it own, and how cool is that! Thanks for sharing your ideas and your very positive smiling face!!
Thank you so much Susan! I completely agree with you! As humans, do we ever have everything we "want?" Part of our nature is to always be searching for more. But...remembering to appreciate what we currently have being grateful for that is incredibly important. I know you understand, and it's always a joy to have our very own space to enjoy our sewing.
I'm so happy to hear this Michelle!! I absolutely LOVE mine! I haven't been crafting much the past couple of months, but I got to use it today, and it was so nice. I love seeing all my fabrics out where I can see what I have.
Hi Patty, I recently found your channel and just love your candor and authenticity. We all do need a little grace with ourselves and others - absolutely! I recently set up my sewing machine in the guest room and I love it. I have a glider rocker for when I knit, a bed for the dog to keep me company and all my favorite crafty things in the closet. Not perfection - just perfect for me. Be well and thank you.
Your space sounds so peaceful and relaxing Delia! I think that is a key component to a craft space often over looked. I do try to always be myself and present some honesty in my videos and on my website. I think we all need it. Thank you for sharing about your space!
I think we all need to remember our blessings! I can get caught up in the latest organization product and not spend enough time to crafting which is the point of the crafting space. Thanks for sharing your thoughts about perfection and how that can steal our joy.
Thanks for sharing that Carrie! It's so true. We think we need that pinterest ready room and though it's a beautiful thing, it's not necessary to enjoy our space. I love this room and it has helped me tremendously with my creative inspiration.
I love it! Now I’m wanting to use my living room! Now to talk to my husband....😁 right now I have a small bedroom which is like your old sewing room. You know , we don’t really use our living room anyhow. Everyone gravitates to the basement to play or watch tv. My home is small, but like you I feel really blessed! Thanks for sharing!❤️
If you really aren't using the room then why not? It seems crazy to not take advantage of it. It felt strange to do this, but now that I've done it, I love it!
That is what it's all about Cherie! Yes, this space is my work area, but it's also my place to feel creative and enjoy myself and my blessings. And I do feel incredibly blessed to have my own space and lots of beautiful fabrics and my own sewing machines. Than you for sharing.
Your room looks very cozy. I have a bedroom and I have to admit it’s jam packed with all the things that make me happy. My kids get anxiety when they go into my room but I don’t care I go into it and my heart relaxes and I thank the Lord for giving me a space that relaxes me
Exciting evolution, Patty. Can't wait to see what comes next! I think by taking it space by space, you will make the space you have work for YOU! Also, I think your space is REAL! People sometimes have their office area in a corner of the dining room, or their sewing machine in the living room, not in entirely separate rooms. They just don't admit it. But it is what it is and your attitude of gratefulness is a good reminder to celebrate and enjoy what we do have. Appreciate the visit! See you next time. From Cheryl in AZ.
Oh Thank YOU so much Cheryl!! I appreciate such kind feedback. When I started getting more "serious" about creating my channel, I decided that being very real and upfront with viewers would be part of my branding. I really am the same as my wonderful viewers at home. I just film and share my escapades here. I think in this current environment where, honest to goodness, we truly do not what is real anymore, that it's critical I stick to to the foundation of authenticity. It's not flashy or glamorous, but I know that personally I'm sick of that kind of thing, and I feel that many others are as well. I appreciate your kind support and I will endeavor to continue to share my own style of content creation.
Thank you so much Susan! I'm still over here in a bit of shock that it's taking me such a long time to get all of this sorted out. It's been eye opening to realize how long I've let things go and how much I needed to do around here. I'm so grateful I can stop and take the time to get through every thing like this. Otherwise it would never get completed and I think I'd be in a perpetual state of stress about it. I'm getting through the garage and shed now, which is a massive project to complete. Then I have quite a bit of paperwork to complete and a car to sell. So still a lot, but I am making steady progress even if it's not as fast as I would like.
We had better be grateful for what we have as we are seeing so much being taken away destroyed etc. in this country on all levels of life. I love your space...it looks so happy. I gave up perfection years ago and feel all the better for it. My space is a rather cramped dining room but adequate work surfaces for what I do. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your weekend :)
Thank you Kathy! Oh yeah, don't get me started. I try my best to stay off the current events, because we all already get so much of it, and I think it's important to provide an escape from it. A place where things are still normal. I pray the rest of it gets back to normalcy again. And soon. The best work space is the one we have and that does what we need it to do. Because I film videos, my needs are very different from my viewers, so I always like to remind people of that. I need that space and light for filming, but to be honest, it is FABULOUS for the work! I'm taking time outside this weekend while the weather is so nice to finally get some of the outside cleaned up. It's been an absolute disaster, so it feels good to start cleaning it up.
Your sewing area is so nice. You decorate very well it’s all put together very nicely and I can see the brightness in the room. I’m sure you have a good time sewing and cutting, in this room. Because of so much light in the room and it’s just an airy and relaxing place you. You did a good job. 😊
You glowing when you talking about your happy place ....you dont need be picture perfect to be productive . Happy and Gratefull...it's sound like one of cleaning and organising videos what I watched what make me think about my own blessings ..... Love your channel ....I think to do my own room video before and after to show ppl that even in less than 20m2 you can make living working sleeping cooking and sewing ...and dont loose your mind .... Waiting for more creative content .Sending love from cold London .
Love to you my kind British friend from the crazy states of America! I appreciate you watching! And making videos is a good way to explore creative avenues and share your personal journey with others.
Very inspirational video. I agree we tend to see a perfect kitchen, in my case, sewing room in yours, and compare. It's so not healthy for us to do this. My kitchen is not even close to being perfect but I make it work, I have to drag in a prep table from my outside patio when I shot my videos. I LOVE making videos, so make it work. Thanks for sharing my friend. 🤗😀
Yes!! We have to appreciate our blessings. I definitely would love to change things about my kitchen, but ultimately, it's still a very nice space but not perfect. But it's all mine and I do have a beautiful kitchen Aid mixer, so life's good!
Amen Sister! We sure do live in a world that wants perfection and it steals the joy of the process.....I now say “Made with love, not perfection”. I find that my creative space changes as my life and crafts do and it’s important to stay flexible in all areas of our lives. It works best for me to take each day as it comes.......
Thank you for sharing such lovely words Sara. It's wonderful to meet other people who understand that joy and progress are much more important than perfection. I used to feel bad for my less that perfect, unfancy space as there is tremendous pressure on youtube to be that picture perfect thing. But I have decided to be at peace with who I am and where I am am in life. And I'm really happy to find others that feel the same.
This is of the best "sewing room" videos I have seen. I work at the Kitchen table. My husband and I are both artists and do our work where ever there is room in our little apartment. I can leave my sewing stuff all set up but, it never is neat and I have stacks of materials and supplies everywhere. This is the year I get more organized and straighten up. Thanks so much for your videos. Love them and you.
Thank you SO MUCH Bea for an incredibly kind comment! I'm not sure I deserve that level of praise, but I appreciate it nonetheless. Yes, we Artist folk are some messy people!! LOL!! It's always several works in progress and stuff everywhere. I'm working on getting things tidy and coming up with strategies for keeping myself better organized. But it's a difficult thing for an artistic spirit! I believe in sharing my real journey and how I honestly do my work. It's an imperfect solution. but I am an imperfect person. I won't apologize for being authentic. I believe it's what people need right now. We don't know anymore what's real or what is fake, so my goal is 100% real all the time. Then we all have something grounded to hold onto. I appreciate your comment SO MUCH.
I love watching your videos! My sewing room is very small. Years ago, I had a corner in the family room -also very small. Our house is very small. My sewing room is the room that used to be my daughter’s and when she moved out over 13 years ago, it became mine. It keeps get smaller. I have a table that I will never get rid of but it’s a little high for short me to set up my sewing machine, so I got a little table with an acrylic insert specifically for my machine from Leah Day. It was a couple of years ago and it was an incredible deal. I have a Sullivan folding cutting table too. There are other furniture items, so the room keeps getting smaller but they all serve a purpose. When everything is set up, it’s very tight. I have to move things around to make it all work. I love my room though. I spend so much time here and it looks over my backyard (right now it’s totally snowing in Aurora, Colorado!). My husband has said that if we ever moved, he knows that a sewing room is a necessity. I’m like you, I don’t move as fast anymore, but I still do move. I love you sweatshirt. I would totally buy it if I saw it at a store! My rule that I try to mostly keep -is that I have to clean up the entire room when I finish a project and before I start anything new. If I don’t do that, it gets depressing. My room is my happy place and I want to keep it happy!
Thank you Valerie! It is remarkable how much space it really takes to have a well equipped sewing room! I struggled with putting myself in this room, but the light is honestly the deciding factor in the equation. It makes all the difference in the world for me. And on the nice days, I don't even need to set up an artificial light which is the BEST. The most important thing is that we love and use what we have, and it sounds like you gets lots of use in yours.
Just found you and your channel. First of all, your voice is very calming! Your creative space is picture perfect and so wonderful! It is spacious and open and airy! I love it! I’m off to watch your Ikea hacks! So happy I found you! ❤️❤️❤️ BTW I’m very blessed to have a very loving husband who lets me leave my various craft stuff around the house as I keep makeover my rooms! I was a card maker for 25 yrs and have graduated to quilting in my retirement, something I always wanted to do!
Thank you so much Donna!! What a blessing to have such a wonderful husband! I appreciate your kind comments and I'm really happy you enjoy the videos and projects!
Thank you Cindy! I was in my spare bedroom before and it was super nice to have that space. Though I love the light and extra room I have in the living room now. It's kind of a weird set up, but it works for me and I love making my projects in here. I'm just about all Ikea for my office and sewing set up now. I am extremely happy with all of it.
Looks great! I use my old kitchen table for my sewing/ironing station. Still need to fold my stash...today is the day to start! I appreciate your reminder of counting our blessings...we do have so much to be thankful for.
I found myself forgetting to be grateful, too. It's easy to do when the news cycle is so terrifying and depressing. But I stopped watching all tv and that really helped! Now I make sure to stay in gratitude as I'm doing things that I enjoy and don't enjoy so much. Doing laundry is a good one because I can remind myself to be happy for the items I'm washing and for having a washer and dryer at home. That's a BIG one!
I so enjoyed this, and I don't even sew! (I did share with a quilter friend of mine) Your message in the last two minutes is the most profound and inspirational. Thank you, Pattymac.
Wow, you nailed it. Perfection steals our joy! I love your space. You may not think it is not completed, however it looks amazing and very functional. You did a great job. I am also making do with what I have, organizing to make it work and enjoying the process. Thank you for the video. Also I love your humor at the beginning of the video. Have a blessed week!
Love your sewing room! I am reclaiming an outbuilding as my new craft room and I’m so excited to be able to have the space for me and my daughters and my Grandaughters to do all of our crafts. I got some wonderful tips from you! Thank you for sharing your journey!
That sounds awesome Suzanne!! There's nothing like having your own dedicated space. And while I loved my small space, I'm really happy to be in my living room now!
This is the first time I’ve watched a video of yours and as soon as I heard you talk I thought she reminds me of Constance of cosmopolitan cornbread. Don’t know if you’ve ever watched her but she has a very soothing voice and I just love her. It’s not really sewing it’s more about on her farm and she has recipes that she makes online and she’s just a joy to watch. So, since I love her so much and you remind me of her I’ve subscribed to your channel. Look forward to seeing more from you.
I pieced my space together with what I had on hand but bought when absolutely nothing else would work. Like you, my space is not a boutique sewing area (although your space is honestly very lovely), but I feel like a million bucks every time I’m in there. Funnily enough, I spent my weekend reorganizing the whole space - everything in drawers, all my fabric was re-folded...it’s a very fluid space because life is a fluid experience and I was at a point where I had to rethink parts of it, as those parts weren’t functioning so well.
Thank you so much for sharing your process and outlook! I purchased the island to use as a cutting and work space about a month or so ago and the Kallax as an organizer at Christmas. So those items are new, but for years, I've used furniture I already had. And I agree about feeling great in the space even if it's not a boutique style room. Having fun is more important than being fancy!
Thank you Susie!! I completely agree. The perfect sewing room is the one YOU have and that you enjoy. No two are alike just as not two people are alike. That's the fun of it!
Well, Chrissylee, I honestly love mine. I use it just about every day, and it's a really good investment in your work space! It's a bear to put together, so make sure you have some help on that part. I split it up over two days and that helped. Thanks for watching!
Your space is big and lovely!! I have a huge space in my finished basement, since all the kids are grown and gone. My husband has finished it beautifully, and I am in hog heaven with it!!
❤️🙏🏼 Hi, I purchased that same IKEA Kitchen Island AFTER viewing your RUclips video (a previous one); I live it and agree cutting fabric on the dining room was a back breaker. I’m a novice quilter and still setting up my ex-dining room as my sewing room. I also Love IKEA; i am lucky to have one near me in South Philadelphia, PA. Thank you for great ideas 🙏🏼❤️
Thanks for sharing your story Maddy! I absolutely LOVE this island. It's completely changed everything for me. It's such an improvement over the dining table. And OH YES!! Ikea is the best!
Patty, I think I posted to one of your previous videos. My sewing area is a corner of my dining room. I dug out my mom's old sewing cabinet that has a chair that is part of the cabinet. It has drawers in the chair, and the top folds over when it is not in use. Our sideboard is the perfect height to fit underneath when it's open. I use the dining room table for cutting. It is big, and I have an inexpensive office chair that I can roll around the table when I'm cutting. I can't stand for very long without my back and knees hurting.
Your setup sounds very clever! And something designed just for you. The large table is so important. You don't realize how much space you need until you start laying out these huge projects. Your solution with the chair sounds like a good one, for sure. Thank you for sharing your set up with us!
Thank you Stan! I'm so happy with the change I've made and the investments in myself and my channel feel really good. It feels great to have light and space out here in the new room, though!
Beautiful room! My sewing room is a small bedroom with walls pale blue and the ceiling an even paler blue. White trim on doors and crown molding. The floor is hardwood, with a colorful, round area rug. I have white furniture from IKEA, including the 25 cubby system that I love for my fabric! Alas, my fabric has spilled out into other rooms. Hubby is very forgiving of my fabric expansion beyond the sewing studio! My sewing chair is Koala--which is excellent, especially for back issues and long sewing days. I found a large, ginger jar lamp at a store and filled it will old wooden spools of thread. My studio is my happy place!
Hi Patti. I luv your new space its so bright and inspiring. Thanks for sharing! I'm still sewing in my cozy sewing nook in my office/guest room. My dining room is never used and it has crossed my mind to convert it but I don't sew enough as of yet to justify doing it.
My craft room us a work in progress, as in I still have to get the bead out and a sewing table in its place. I really like the star wall hanging, it was very pretty
Thanks Lisa! I'm going to work on my room some more this weekend and see if I can get it a little more put together. It's time to do a little spring cleaning as well. I think it's always a work in progress as we change things as we go. And thank you! I love how the finished piece came out. It's hanging in my den and I just LOVE it.
Hi Patty! I loved this video and your thoughts about being thankful for what you’ve been blessed with💕You really inspired me to look at what I have and make the best use of it. My creative space is a small bedroom. My “cutting table” is a 4 ft x 2 1/2 ft folding table from Walmart. My daughter had four of those plastic bed risers for her dorm room so I have the table on top of those to make it a more comfortable height for my back. It’s not very stable though so your Ikea kitchen island idea REALLY appeals to me. You are creating a beautiful 🤩 space. I look forward to seeing each new step you share😊😊😊
Hi Cindy! The stability is an important factor! It makes a huge difference in your accuracy. The island was a big investment, and it was a job and a half to put together, but it's SO WORTH IT. If you have the budget and the space, I think it's the best investment I've made in myself aside from the sewing machines. I'm so happy you like my ramblings. LOL I appreciate you watching!
awesome that you gifted yourself the right to use your living , big difference from the corner you once showed. my sewing space is not a designer perfect space either, it's a funny shaped 60 ft room. the entry wall has 3 ft, then an 8ft wall , then a 9 ft wall & finally a 5 ft wall, my sewing table is a folding table w/a 2 ft wide door, makes it more stable & gives space, the 9 ft wall has sturdy but cheap black resin shelves, holds all machines, books ,printer, various sewing & crafts stuff, 5ft wall has one other blk shelf for fabric. then closet holds other craft supplies, cabinet on wheels with my me made bodyform , plus a folding cutting table. used coat hangers to make hooks so shelves are covered with curtains on rods, crowded but things are easily accessed
Thanks Anna!! I has made the video part of things so much better for me! And it gives me the extra room I needed to go forward with Quilting. Even small projects take up a lot of space, as you already know, I'm sure. I have some plans for the room to make it more user friendly and productive, but I probably won't get to any of that until the new year. It's a constant work in progress!
It is really coming together. You are going to love your space. Oh I had a greatvday quilt showing and get my first vaccine on Tuesday. I am very grateful.
I love your "work in Progress"! I have the same theory. I work on projects as I have time and organize along the way. Otherwise, I would never get to sew. Thanks for sharing Patty!
Thanks for the feedback Catherine. Yes, it's nice to have it perfect and tidy, but it's not much fun if you are not enjoying yourself along the way. I love using my space more than I love organizing it!
Loved your video. Love your sewing space. I've been thinking of turning my living room into my sewing room. That is where I sew anyway. Thanks for inspiring me.
Hi Patti -:))) I'm currently working on creating a sewing/crafting space..which is long overdue..I'm on a journey to create a place that makes me happy..not looking for perfection..if I waited for perfection..nothing would ever get accomplished..this past year I've learned to be kinder to myself basically more forgiving..thx so much for the tour of your sewing area..enjoyed it so much :-))))
Hi Kathy! Welcome and thank you for sharing your story. Yes, if I've learned one lesson in the past year, it's that I need to be much kinder to myself and others. And perfection is highly over rated. I'm just me and I''m hoping that by sharing my normalcy it inspires other people to feel comfortable in theirs. It is difficult to create a craft and sewing space, but I'm learning and I'm enjoying it along the way.
I will be setting up my room soon. I have an upstairs 12x14 bedroom that will be mine. I have to repaint and then paint a huge dresser that I carefully stripped years ago. I have a couple of other furniture pieces to be painted. That will cause me pain so it might take a while. I need to buy a bunch of Dollar Tree organizational pieces. I also have a twin size bed in there and had to change my intended colors because I may have a 21 year old grandson staying in there, too. Pink and lavender are out, I guess. I love your attitude of not seeking perfection but of enjoying what God has given us.
Thank you Sue! That is a great size for a room! I understand painting being painful. It's such hard work. I generally do all my own paint work but it's getting harder and harder to do. Well, I think you should paint the room the way you want it. You have earned having things the way you want at this point in life. I am grateful every day for the blessings bestowed on me. And And I have many.
Thank you Maria! I'm setting up the back of the house like a cozy den area so if I ever have people over for movies we can hang out back there. Using the living room is unconventional but it makes my work so much easier.
Oh, my sewing room is a mess!! It doubles as office area, library, catch all!! I can't seem to straighten things out. Your videos help give me good ideas. Thanks
If you makes you feel any better, mine is a total disaster right now! It's just on going clean up and re organizing. I'm in the middle of a project right now and it looks horrendous! But I'll clean on Saturday.
I like your sewing space aot. The natural light is beautiful, and yiur space looks serene. I'm using an extra bedroom that's about 10x10, with a closet and a window breaking up my wall space. That said, I'm reorganizing the space, with serenity being my ultimate goal.
Having a space to feel safe and quiet is of utmost importance these days, Cindy. I l love the light in that room! Especially after being in caves for the past several years. I have skylights in the room and it makes the space so beautiful. You can do a lot in a 10x10 room!! Enjoy the process of setting it up.
Hi Patty!! Love your sewing room! My space is in the basement that we redid 3 years ago (not fancy but clean and neat new floor , windows and walls painted). I am working on getting it more functional for easy of movement and storage. Just added a cart for tools that I use in different areas of the room. I love it. I watch videos of sewing rooms for ideas. Thanks for the inspiration.
Patty I so needed this video - I procrastinate creating in my space because it’s not complete & perfect - I’m going to start creating today and let my space become what I want it to be as I can - Thank you for your transparency!(by the way your space IS beautiful!)
I'm so happy this was helpful Laura! Don't let your "unfinished" space hold you back from creating. That is definitely stealing your joy! I create youtube videos and write a blog using my imperfect space. So you can make beautiful things even the room or space itself is not where we "want" it to be. I love my new setup so much!
Your new sewing space is looking great, Patty! At least you have everything in one room. I'm currently split between two bedrooms. I have my sewing machine in one room and my cutting table and ironing board in another. It's not a long walk, but I do dream of having a room just for sewing.
Julie, I can totally relate! I was doing that before, so I understand the frustration of it. I still have my fabric scattered around the house. I'm taking some time now to get my life better organized and catch up on paperwork and other boring life stuff so I can get my sewing room all together.
Thanks for sharing. I love what you have done in your sewing space. It is really nice. I think the change of space was a good idea. My sewing space is pretty small - 7x9 but I love it. It is my happy place and it is mine. See you next visit. Blessings to you! ❤️
Thank you Deborah! If I was a normal person, I would have put my sewing room in a spare bedroom like a sane person. LOL But making videos requires so much space and light, so this has worked out 100% better for that. Blessings to you as well!
You’re doing great. Especially with your Moms disabilities. It was the right thing for you to do, changing the rooms to make things easier on her too. Doing the Bonnie & Camille “ Shine On” quilt sampler right now. It’s a stretch for me as I’m just learning to quilt, but I’m going to try to keep up!
Thank you Pam! It is so much better. I can watch her all day and make sure to get her up and moving and keep our meals regular. I'm still getting myself together in terms or figuring out how to keep up with everything, but it is sorting out. I'll have to look up that sampler you mentioned. I know I've heard of it, so I'll look it up to refresh my memory. Do your best with the quilt and if I can offer any input just let me know!
Thank you Candi! I LOVE Fairy lights! I used to get them in Pier One around Christmas every year but our stores closed here. I'm still very upset about that. I did find some I liked in Ikea and I have a pretty big collection to tide me over for a while. They are one of my favorite things.
Hi patty! OMG.. it never occured to me to use both my machines for specific tasks. My old kennmore was my moms machine and i cannot give it up. Im going to do that! And I am deciding on wall colors.. just got my chips from lowes. Looking for drapes, and a table with folding ends to use with my current table for quilts. My ironing board needs a serious face lift. I thought you were doing a live today? Did i miss that?? Yes! We get so caught up in buy buy bigger and better... we forget. Most of what i use is repurposed items. My moms peg board will live in my sewing room with her machine. I have a used table that has large bamboo legs hahahaha! It must be an early 80s table but was given to me and is super strong. 👍 Loved the video as always! Happy Saturday!
Thank you Annette!! I'm happy seeing the two machines was helpful for you. I got tired of the rigamorole every time with the waling foot and going back and forth I decided to put it on my backup machine and use just that machine with the walking foot. Then it's always ready and It's so easy to use. Watch my ironing board video for inspiration there. It's a Saturday project and the weather is getting nice enough to do it now. I do have my eye on yet another table from Ikea for my final sewing table. When you see it, you'll understand why! But it's out of stock. So I'm waiting on it. I really need the new desk and chair most of all, so hopefully I can at least do both of those this month. It's all in whatever works for you!
But you have kitties and that is so nice! I haven't had a kitty in almost 5 years and I miss having them. But I worry about them being a tripping hazard with my mom so I don't think I'll be able to get another one.
I loved your video and your sewing space. I have currently taken over my small kitchen dinning area since I have no rooms extra available. We rarely use our small living room (kids always in their rooms and rarely have ppl over) and I have been mentioning it to my husband that I wanted to turn the living-room into a crafting or sewing area 🤩 great idea and your room is Beautiful ☺️.
Thanks for sharing your room. I am in the process of clearing out a space in my basement that was my children’s play area and evolved into my husbands office then junk space. The area is next to my original sewing room from when I did garments and the occasional curtains and pillows. I now need a larger space because I’m quilting. I work on the space a few hours each week and am almost ready to have someone come to pick up things for Goodwill or the dump. I’ve already ordered a couple of pieces from IKEA and am waiting for others to be in stock. I’m excited about the potential.
I love your cutting table as I use an older 4 ft table with a plastic 3 drawer drawer storage unit. I understand time is not alway available when you have someone to care for.
Thank you Margaret! It's not been easy to balance everything. I'm doing far less uploads than is my goal, but it's all I can manage. I hope to get caught up on some "life" things over the next few weeks, and be able to work more intently on video uploads. I also have my own website which should be updated a couple times a week as well. I do my best and pray for continuing health and that's all I can do. The new cutting table has turned out to be much better than I could have imagined. I absolutely LOVE it!
Went into my creative space. Yep! Its a derinite work in progress, but as i looked around at my zecond and likely third generation sewing machine, thrift store bought serger and multitude of fabrics. I am also blessed and at peace with the gifts of friends and family who donate as well. Its ok to never truky be finished per say. Thanks and blessed be.
I don't have people over very often at this stage of my life, so it hasn't been an issue. I still have a dining table and outdoor spaces if someone does come over. Everyone is busy with working or chores or responsibilities so entertaining is not a priority anymore. Having a place to work is more important for me at this stage of life than having a living room that goes largely unused. I know it's unconventional, but it works for where I am in life right now. It's a great question!
I just found you, and I already feel like we’re old friends! Where did you get the floral rotary cutter? My sewing/stitching space is a basket and a folding table in the bedroom. But for now that’s enough.
What a nice thing to say, Gay! I'm happy to hear you feel so comfortable here. My hope is that people feel like they are having a visit with a neighbor, so that's what I always think about when I make the videos. The rotary cutter is something I picked up from Joann a while back. It's a 45mm size. I use it mostly, and like that size for my work. Your space sounds great! Any space we have that lets us enjoy our crafts is the perfect space.
Love your room! What you said about perfection stealing joy and gratitude is so true. I have been caught up in that cycle recently but now I’m feeling thankful for what I have ... which happens to be a very small bedroom. I Bought a trestle table from IKEA recently which is perfect for my machine and cutting mat. Feeling productive! Greetings from the UK x
In this current environment, I do believe it's incredibly important to hold onto gratitude and joy. You can do a lot in a small bedroom! If I were not filming videos I would be in a smaller bedroom, but it was becoming impossible to make the videos I wanted to make. So moving to this room with more space and improved lighting has made my video production 100% better. Though if I'm being honest, I do LOVE the extra space.
What a great way to pretty up the ironing board! Very lovely space! I'm sharing a sunroom where my work-from-home situation lives. (oh, well) Lovely windows but no place for a very-needed design wall. You're a fun YTbr! Thanks for your content.
Your sewing space is really coming along beautifully! Love your fairy lights and furnishings. It feels like a peaceful, happy place. I'm working with what I have and grateful that I have a space in a small bedroom. After I get vaccinated, I plan on getting work done in my downstairs family room (kids are grown) and move my sewing. I look forward to frequenting Ikea! Stay strong!
Thank you Kim! You will love the change to the family room! I have thoroughly enjoyed my change and I'm excited to keep working on the space. I'm so ready to get back to Ikea! I have a couple of items on my list but they have not come in yet. So I'm waiting impatiently.
Tell us all about your sewing room! Are you designer perfect or are you making the most of what you have?
It isn't all done. Still have a couple of buckets to go through and still wNy to work in my cubbies but it is pretty and it is my happy place. I also use it as my office since I gave been working from home for a year. The last day we were in the office was one year today today.
@@marnieandrews5459 I love my space too!! I do hope things settle out for you. It's nice to work from home but It's also nice to see people a couple of days a week. I've been home working for years so I'm used to it, but I often think I would love to use a co working space a couple of time a month to get out and see people. I miss seeing people.
My space is very, very small but I'm moving in April and will have much more space...not a dedicated room, but definitely room for the Ikea Tornviken and Kallax... maybe even a larger Linnmon/Alex when back in stock. Thanks for your cute and genuine videos.
My sewing room is also my dining room. The table doubles up to measure and cut the fabric, and the sewing table is a folding table from Sauder that conceals the sewing machine when not in use. Sewing also brought an interesting bit of decor to the room. How many dining rooms can one think of where mannequins and bust forms are part of the aesthetic?
My sewing room is a work in progress. Ive driven 35 miles to IKEA twice looking for the deeper (Fluggis?) white lidded bins for fabric storage, but they're still out of stock, 2 months later. I have overflowing baskets everywhere. My smallish room doubles as a home office area, so I definitely need to rearrange the furniture too. I'll get it done eventually.
I use an IKEA Linmon table for cutting fabric, a corkboard for hanging tools, and a tv tray and wool mat for an ironing board. Office supplies and fabric are in different styles of fabric and plastic bins in cube organizers. Eventually I'll have a more cohesive look, but grateful to have a space of my own. I agree with you- my space is fine for now, too. Im lucky to have it!
As a girl who grew up without a mom, I've used crafting as a form of coping, and finding this channel has been such a blessing to me. Thank you for being you ❤️
What an incredibly kind thing to say. I feel honored I can in some way help you in your journey. Sending you love and hugs and lots and lots of CAKES.
Thank you. I Love your room! We are bless and I thank God for my blessings.
You are so right and what a great reminder about what's most important! Thank you Linda.
You are exactly right about waiting to use your space until it is perfect. I just didn’t realize that I wasn’t the only one who was “afraid” to use my space when I wasn’t done with it! Why did I wait so long before accepting the reality of life as it is. I need my space, my “I can do this” space where I can make all the decisions and I am in charge of my own little world. I think that we all want to be able to escape from the inevitable ups and downs of everyday life as it is today. (And going forward too!)
Thank you for reminding me that enjoying the journey is actually more important than getting to the end.
And it’s so much more fun traveling this way when you can take your friends with you!
Such a lovely message Nancy! Thank you so much for sharing this today. It's a constant battle to accept things and be grateful vs pushing for more and feeling unsatisfied. I can get a ton of work done in my space and I love using it. But it's a constant mess in the middle of those big projects. Like now. Oh gosh. It's really a mess. But it's my mess and I'm grateful to have it!
Great space because it is REAL & AUTHENTIC!!! This is what makes you so special and relatable. Gratitude is everything.
Thank you Kathleen! It's absolutely real and very ordinary. I'm sharing it so openly with everyone because I think we need to see a real person in our feeds!! I know I prefer watching other real people these days.
Your space isn’t bad at all. All that matters is that we have what works for us!!
Thank you! I love working in it and I wish I had more time to do so.
Picture perfect is not crafting. Awesome space.
Thank you Kim!! Yeah I'm always in a perpetual mess, so IDK how those perfect rooms last for long!
Hi Patty! I loved your opening...when you walked back in front of the camera and said "Hi", I just laughed!! Just so you know, you are APPRECIATED!! I can't tell you the number of times your videos have made my day. Just listening to you is a joy!! You've made your sewing area to fit your needs, and that's all that matters.
Oh I'm so glad you liked my silly opening. I'm trying some different things to keep it fun and interesting for us. And I''m so happy you enjoy my craziness here on youtube. I appreciate you so much!
Yes, it is okay that it is not designer perfect. I am, just like you, thankful that I have a home an a sewing room that I enjoy. It fits me and what I need. Thank you!
Thank you so much! I love my room, but you know, when you put yourself out there, people can be critical. But in truth, I love, love, love the space and I'm grateful for it every single day.
Your sewing room is organized and personalized for you. There are sewing rooms to admire and there are sewing rooms with a story. I adore using objects I already have, getting creative repurposing age-old, ordinary-looking staples and working with any limitations (as space is a luxury to begin with). The resulting look is unique (though not Instagram conformist) and dignified because it respects the space and the user. Also love that your room will grow with you over time. What could be more authentic and... Beautiful?
Thank you for such a thoughtful comment!
I liked this. Your so right. About the perfection thing. My room is my happy place. Its not perfect but it expresses me. Its unique. Its my creative space. I'm grateful.
Thanks Vickie! Sometimes we are our own worst enemies!
Thank you for sharing and for being so genuine ❤ God bless you!
I'm glad you enjoyed it Doris. May God bless you as well!
You are so sweet. Thank you so much for all your encouraging words. You are right. We are blessed 💙
Thank you Pattie!!
Thank you for sharing and reminding me to be grateful!
Thank you for watching and taking time to leave such a nice comment!
I love to clean out my sewing area, keeps me on task. Also keeps me from buying more fabric that I don’t need. It’s like shopping for free! Life is always changing to include our sewing and crafting places. We may not always have the space we want or the natural lighting we crave but I think we all try to make it own, and how cool is that! Thanks for sharing your ideas and your very positive smiling face!!
Thank you so much Susan! I completely agree with you! As humans, do we ever have everything we "want?" Part of our nature is to always be searching for more. But...remembering to appreciate what we currently have being grateful for that is incredibly important. I know you understand, and it's always a joy to have our very own space to enjoy our sewing.
Thanks for being real. I have a mess and you inspired me.
LOL!!!! Kathryn, I know too well about that. Don't feel alone. I'm constantly in a mess, but I am making progress.
You inspired me to purchase this island too. I love it so so much. It is the perfect workstation for me.
I'm so happy to hear this Michelle!! I absolutely LOVE mine! I haven't been crafting much the past couple of months, but I got to use it today, and it was so nice. I love seeing all my fabrics out where I can see what I have.
It's functional and works for you. I love it!
Thank you so much! I love using my space though I haven't done as much as I would like the past few months. Hoping to remedy that in the fall.
Hi Patty, I recently found your channel and just love your candor and authenticity. We all do need a little grace with ourselves and others - absolutely! I recently set up my sewing machine in the guest room and I love it. I have a glider rocker for when I knit, a bed for the dog to keep me company and all my favorite crafty things in the closet. Not perfection - just perfect for me. Be well and thank you.
Your space sounds so peaceful and relaxing Delia! I think that is a key component to a craft space often over looked. I do try to always be myself and present some honesty in my videos and on my website. I think we all need it. Thank you for sharing about your space!
@@PattymacMakes thank you for your kind response. Hope you find some time this weekend to enjoy your space.
I think we all need to remember our blessings! I can get caught up in the latest organization product and not spend enough time to crafting which is the point of the crafting space. Thanks for sharing your thoughts about perfection and how that can steal our joy.
Thanks for sharing that Carrie! It's so true. We think we need that pinterest ready room and though it's a beautiful thing, it's not necessary to enjoy our space. I love this room and it has helped me tremendously with my creative inspiration.
Your such a lovely person. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much!
I love it! Now I’m wanting to use my living room! Now to talk to my husband....😁 right now I have a small bedroom which is like your old sewing room. You know , we don’t really use our living room anyhow. Everyone gravitates to the basement to play or watch tv. My home is small, but like you I feel really blessed! Thanks for sharing!❤️
If you really aren't using the room then why not? It seems crazy to not take advantage of it. It felt strange to do this, but now that I've done it, I love it!
Beautiful space. Happy sewing.
Thank you! 😊
Using what I have and enjoying it as is for now. It’s my room and my comfort area.
That is what it's all about Cherie! Yes, this space is my work area, but it's also my place to feel creative and enjoy myself and my blessings. And I do feel incredibly blessed to have my own space and lots of beautiful fabrics and my own sewing machines. Than you for sharing.
Enjoyed seeing your space., enjoyed your commentary 🙏.
I'm really happy you are enjoying the channel videos Caroline! Thank you for watching them.
It is really beautiful !!!
Thank you so much Fatima!
Your room looks very cozy. I have a bedroom and I have to admit it’s jam packed with all the things that make me happy. My kids get anxiety when they go into my room but I don’t care I go into it and my heart relaxes and I thank the Lord for giving me a space that relaxes me
Having a space where you feel happy and relaxed is truly a blessing! Enjoy it and use it the way YOU like! Thank you for sharing.
love your cutting table.
Thank you!! It was kind of expensive and pretty challenging to put together, but I absolutely love it!
Love your room and your glasses.
Thank you!!! It's been really fun to use it again this weekend.
Exciting evolution, Patty. Can't wait to see what comes next! I think by taking it space by space, you will make the space you have work for YOU! Also, I think your space is REAL! People sometimes have their office area in a corner of the dining room, or their sewing machine in the living room, not in entirely separate rooms. They just don't admit it. But it is what it is and your attitude of gratefulness is a good reminder to celebrate and enjoy what we do have. Appreciate the visit! See you next time. From Cheryl in AZ.
Oh Thank YOU so much Cheryl!! I appreciate such kind feedback. When I started getting more "serious" about creating my channel, I decided that being very real and upfront with viewers would be part of my branding. I really am the same as my wonderful viewers at home. I just film and share my escapades here. I think in this current environment where, honest to goodness, we truly do not what is real anymore, that it's critical I stick to to the foundation of authenticity. It's not flashy or glamorous, but I know that personally I'm sick of that kind of thing, and I feel that many others are as well. I appreciate your kind support and I will endeavor to continue to share my own style of content creation.
Hey Patty, waiting for your next video because I enjoy them so! Hope you and your mom are safe and healthy. Looking forward to the next one.
Thank you so much Susan! I'm still over here in a bit of shock that it's taking me such a long time to get all of this sorted out. It's been eye opening to realize how long I've let things go and how much I needed to do around here. I'm so grateful I can stop and take the time to get through every thing like this. Otherwise it would never get completed and I think I'd be in a perpetual state of stress about it. I'm getting through the garage and shed now, which is a massive project to complete. Then I have quite a bit of paperwork to complete and a car to sell. So still a lot, but I am making steady progress even if it's not as fast as I would like.
We had better be grateful for what we have as we are seeing so much being taken away destroyed etc. in this country on all levels of life. I love your space...it looks so happy. I gave up perfection years ago and feel all the better for it. My space is a rather cramped dining room but adequate work surfaces for what I do. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your weekend :)
Thank you Kathy! Oh yeah, don't get me started. I try my best to stay off the current events, because we all already get so much of it, and I think it's important to provide an escape from it. A place where things are still normal. I pray the rest of it gets back to normalcy again. And soon. The best work space is the one we have and that does what we need it to do. Because I film videos, my needs are very different from my viewers, so I always like to remind people of that. I need that space and light for filming, but to be honest, it is FABULOUS for the work! I'm taking time outside this weekend while the weather is so nice to finally get some of the outside cleaned up. It's been an absolute disaster, so it feels good to start cleaning it up.
Love the sewing room!
Thank you so much!
Looks perfect to me.
Thank you!! I ove it for sure. The large bright room is amazing to work in.
👍🥳🥳 very nice sewing space great job 👏🏼
Thank you! 😊
Your sewing area is so nice. You decorate very well it’s all put together very nicely and I can see the brightness in the room. I’m sure you have a good time sewing and cutting, in this room. Because of so much light in the room and it’s just an airy and relaxing place you. You did a good job. 😊
Thank you so much!! I do love it when I actually have time to enjoy my space!
Your room is beautiful as are you and your kind spirit!
Thank you so much Debbie! You are very kind!
You glowing when you talking about your happy place ....you dont need be picture perfect to be productive .
Happy and Gratefull...it's sound like one of cleaning and organising videos what I watched what make me think about my own blessings .....
Love your channel ....I think to do my own room video before and after to show ppl that even in less than 20m2 you can make living working sleeping cooking and sewing ...and dont loose your mind ....
Waiting for more creative content .Sending love from cold London .
Love to you my kind British friend from the crazy states of America! I appreciate you watching! And making videos is a good way to explore creative avenues and share your personal journey with others.
Beautiful!
Thank you! Cheers!
Very inspirational video. I agree we tend to see a perfect kitchen, in my case, sewing room in yours, and compare. It's so not healthy for us to do this. My kitchen is not even close to being perfect but I make it work, I have to drag in a prep table from my outside patio when I shot my videos. I LOVE making videos, so make it work. Thanks for sharing my friend. 🤗😀
Yes!! We have to appreciate our blessings. I definitely would love to change things about my kitchen, but ultimately, it's still a very nice space but not perfect. But it's all mine and I do have a beautiful kitchen Aid mixer, so life's good!
Amen Sister! We sure do live in a world that wants perfection and it steals the joy of the process.....I now say “Made with love, not perfection”.
I find that my creative space changes as my life and crafts do and it’s important to stay flexible in all areas of our lives. It works best for me to take each day as it comes.......
Thank you for sharing such lovely words Sara. It's wonderful to meet other people who understand that joy and progress are much more important than perfection. I used to feel bad for my less that perfect, unfancy space as there is tremendous pressure on youtube to be that picture perfect thing. But I have decided to be at peace with who I am and where I am am in life. And I'm really happy to find others that feel the same.
This is of the best "sewing room" videos I have seen. I work at the Kitchen table. My husband and I are both artists and do our work where ever there is room in our little apartment. I can leave my sewing stuff all set up but, it never is neat and I have stacks of materials and supplies everywhere. This is the year I get more organized and straighten up. Thanks so much for your videos. Love them and you.
Thank you SO MUCH Bea for an incredibly kind comment! I'm not sure I deserve that level of praise, but I appreciate it nonetheless. Yes, we Artist folk are some messy people!! LOL!! It's always several works in progress and stuff everywhere. I'm working on getting things tidy and coming up with strategies for keeping myself better organized. But it's a difficult thing for an artistic spirit! I believe in sharing my real journey and how I honestly do my work. It's an imperfect solution. but I am an imperfect person. I won't apologize for being authentic. I believe it's what people need right now. We don't know anymore what's real or what is fake, so my goal is 100% real all the time. Then we all have something grounded to hold onto. I appreciate your comment SO MUCH.
I love watching your videos! My sewing room is very small. Years ago, I had a corner in the family room -also very small. Our house is very small. My sewing room is the room that used to be my daughter’s and when she moved out over 13 years ago, it became mine. It keeps get smaller. I have a table that I will never get rid of but it’s a little high for short me to set up my sewing machine, so I got a little table with an acrylic insert specifically for my machine from Leah Day. It was a couple of years ago and it was an incredible deal. I have a Sullivan folding cutting table too. There are other furniture items, so the room keeps getting smaller but they all serve a purpose. When everything is set up, it’s very tight. I have to move things around to make it all work. I love my room though. I spend so much time here and it looks over my backyard (right now it’s totally snowing in Aurora, Colorado!). My husband has said that if we ever moved, he knows that a sewing room is a necessity. I’m like you, I don’t move as fast anymore, but I still do move. I love you sweatshirt. I would totally buy it if I saw it at a store! My rule that I try to mostly keep -is that I have to clean up the entire room when I finish a project and before I start anything new. If I don’t do that, it gets depressing. My room is my happy place and I want to keep it happy!
Thank you Valerie! It is remarkable how much space it really takes to have a well equipped sewing room! I struggled with putting myself in this room, but the light is honestly the deciding factor in the equation. It makes all the difference in the world for me. And on the nice days, I don't even need to set up an artificial light which is the BEST. The most important thing is that we love and use what we have, and it sounds like you gets lots of use in yours.
Just found you and your channel. First of all, your voice is very calming! Your creative space is picture perfect and so wonderful! It is spacious and open and airy! I love it! I’m off to watch your Ikea hacks! So happy I found you! ❤️❤️❤️ BTW I’m very blessed to have a very loving husband who lets me leave my various craft stuff around the house as I keep makeover my rooms! I was a card maker for 25 yrs and have graduated to quilting in my retirement, something I always wanted to do!
Thank you so much Donna!! What a blessing to have such a wonderful husband! I appreciate your kind comments and I'm really happy you enjoy the videos and projects!
You are doing great! I had a bed room that I changed into just a sewing room and I love it. I wish I had done it years ago. I used all IKEA units.
Thank you Cindy! I was in my spare bedroom before and it was super nice to have that space. Though I love the light and extra room I have in the living room now. It's kind of a weird set up, but it works for me and I love making my projects in here. I'm just about all Ikea for my office and sewing set up now. I am extremely happy with all of it.
Your space looks "PERFECT" to me ✨💖😁
Thank you Pat!
I love your space! I love what you have. I am doing too many things in my little space and it needs work but I am grateful for having it!
Thank you so much!! I think I should do an updated tour now that I've been using it for a couple of years. Any space that is your own is a blessing.
Your room looks great
Thanks Nancy!
Looks great! I use my old kitchen table for my sewing/ironing station. Still need to fold my stash...today is the day to start! I appreciate your reminder of counting our blessings...we do have so much to be thankful for.
I found myself forgetting to be grateful, too. It's easy to do when the news cycle is so terrifying and depressing. But I stopped watching all tv and that really helped! Now I make sure to stay in gratitude as I'm doing things that I enjoy and don't enjoy so much. Doing laundry is a good one because I can remind myself to be happy for the items I'm washing and for having a washer and dryer at home. That's a BIG one!
I so enjoyed this, and I don't even sew! (I did share with a quilter friend of mine) Your message in the last two minutes is the most profound and inspirational. Thank you, Pattymac.
Oh gosh, thank you so much Kelly!! I do believe that lessons learned while crafting or in the sewing room carry over to the "real" world.
Wow, you nailed it. Perfection steals our joy! I love your space. You may not think it is not completed, however it looks amazing and very functional. You did a great job. I am also making do with what I have, organizing to make it work and enjoying the process. Thank you for the video. Also I love your humor at the beginning of the video. Have a blessed week!
Thank you so much Chris! I'm happy you enjoyed the video and I appreciate your thoughtful comment! I love my space and I'm grateful for it every day.
Luv my ikea table too!
I LOVE this thing!! It's the hardest thing I've even put together, but so worth it. I feel like I can do anything after this one.
Love your sewing room! I am reclaiming an outbuilding as my new craft room and I’m so excited to be able to have the space for me and my daughters and my Grandaughters to do all of our crafts. I got some wonderful tips from you! Thank you for sharing your journey!
That sounds awesome Suzanne!! There's nothing like having your own dedicated space. And while I loved my small space, I'm really happy to be in my living room now!
Luv the video!
Thank you Shelia!
This is the first time I’ve watched a video of yours and as soon as I heard you talk I thought she reminds me of Constance of cosmopolitan cornbread. Don’t know if you’ve ever watched her but she has a very soothing voice and I just love her. It’s not really sewing it’s more about on her farm and she has recipes that she makes online and she’s just a joy to watch. So, since I love her so much and you remind me of her I’ve subscribed to your channel. Look forward to seeing more from you.
Thank you Sandy!! I will check her out. I'm always looking for new channels to follow.
Great area.
Thank you!
I pieced my space together with what I had on hand but bought when absolutely nothing else would work. Like you, my space is not a boutique sewing area (although your space is honestly very lovely), but I feel like a million bucks every time I’m in there. Funnily enough, I spent my weekend reorganizing the whole space - everything in drawers, all my fabric was re-folded...it’s a very fluid space because life is a fluid experience and I was at a point where I had to rethink parts of it, as those parts weren’t functioning so well.
Thank you so much for sharing your process and outlook! I purchased the island to use as a cutting and work space about a month or so ago and the Kallax as an organizer at Christmas. So those items are new, but for years, I've used furniture I already had. And I agree about feeling great in the space even if it's not a boutique style room. Having fun is more important than being fancy!
I like the open and airiness of your sewing room. But if you are happy sewing in it then that's all that matters.
Thank you Susie!! I completely agree. The perfect sewing room is the one YOU have and that you enjoy. No two are alike just as not two people are alike. That's the fun of it!
Thank you for your thoughts I really needed to hear what you said. Thank you and I truly appreciate what God has blessed me with.
I"m really happy I could provide you with some inspiration Maria! God is Good!
Enjoyed seeing your sewing space! Thanks for sharing! 💕
Thanks for watching!
I love your intro.
Thank you Amelia! I wasn't sure about it but decided to try it out. I'm really happy you liked it.
Ever since I have watched the video of the ikea table hack, I have been dreaming of this table. Almost took a drive to IKEA today!!
Well, Chrissylee, I honestly love mine. I use it just about every day, and it's a really good investment in your work space! It's a bear to put together, so make sure you have some help on that part. I split it up over two days and that helped. Thanks for watching!
I love your new crafting room. I very much agree with you about perfection. You’re the best!!! Blessings, Linda Hardesty
Thank you Linda! It steals our joy and nothing is worth that!
@@PattymacMakes I totally agree with you.
@@craftoncue Thank you Linda!
Your space is big and lovely!! I have a huge space in my finished basement, since all the kids are grown and gone. My husband has finished it beautifully, and I am in hog heaven with it!!
That sounds wonderful!! I have a beautiful finished basement in my last home and it was so nice to use.
❤️🙏🏼 Hi, I purchased that same IKEA Kitchen Island AFTER viewing your RUclips video (a previous one); I live it and agree cutting fabric on the dining room was a back breaker. I’m a novice quilter and still setting up my ex-dining room as my sewing room. I also Love IKEA; i am lucky to have one near me in South Philadelphia, PA. Thank you for great ideas 🙏🏼❤️
Thanks for sharing your story Maddy! I absolutely LOVE this island. It's completely changed everything for me. It's such an improvement over the dining table. And OH YES!! Ikea is the best!
Patty, I think I posted to one of your previous videos. My sewing area is a corner of my dining room. I dug out my mom's old sewing cabinet that has a chair that is part of the cabinet. It has drawers in the chair, and the top folds over when it is not in use. Our sideboard is the perfect height to fit underneath when it's open. I use the dining room table for cutting. It is big, and I have an inexpensive office chair that I can roll around the table when I'm cutting. I can't stand for very long without my back and knees hurting.
Your setup sounds very clever! And something designed just for you. The large table is so important. You don't realize how much space you need until you start laying out these huge projects. Your solution with the chair sounds like a good one, for sure. Thank you for sharing your set up with us!
Love the transformation Patty! I'm just working what I have. But oh boy...if I could, I'd surely would....LMBO!!
Thank you Stan! I'm so happy with the change I've made and the investments in myself and my channel feel really good. It feels great to have light and space out here in the new room, though!
Love you cutting table/island. It looks great in your sewing room. Cute lights looks fun.
Thank you so much Joanne!
Beautiful room! My sewing room is a small bedroom with walls pale blue and the ceiling an even paler blue. White trim on doors and crown molding. The floor is hardwood, with a colorful, round area rug. I have white furniture from IKEA, including the 25 cubby system that I love for my fabric! Alas, my fabric has spilled out into other rooms. Hubby is very forgiving of my fabric expansion beyond the sewing studio! My sewing chair is Koala--which is excellent, especially for back issues and long sewing days. I found a large, ginger jar lamp at a store and filled it will old wooden spools of thread. My studio is my happy place!
It sounds beautiful Karla! Thank you for sharing!
Hi Patti. I luv your new space its so bright and inspiring. Thanks for sharing! I'm still sewing in my cozy sewing nook in my office/guest room. My dining room is never used and it has crossed my mind to convert it but I don't sew enough as of yet to justify doing it.
Thank you!! To be honest, you might find you do more if you have the space available to you. Consider me your crafting enabler. LOL!!!
My craft room us a work in progress, as in I still have to get the bead out and a sewing table in its place. I really like the star wall hanging, it was very pretty
Thanks Lisa! I'm going to work on my room some more this weekend and see if I can get it a little more put together. It's time to do a little spring cleaning as well. I think it's always a work in progress as we change things as we go. And thank you! I love how the finished piece came out. It's hanging in my den and I just LOVE it.
Hi Patty! I loved this video and your thoughts about being thankful for what you’ve been blessed with💕You really inspired me to look at what I have and make the best use of it. My creative space is a small bedroom. My “cutting table” is a 4 ft x 2 1/2 ft folding table from Walmart. My daughter had four of those plastic bed risers for her dorm room so I have the table on top of those to make it a more comfortable height for my back. It’s not very stable though so your Ikea kitchen island idea REALLY appeals to me. You are creating a beautiful 🤩 space. I look forward to seeing each new step you share😊😊😊
Hi Cindy! The stability is an important factor! It makes a huge difference in your accuracy. The island was a big investment, and it was a job and a half to put together, but it's SO WORTH IT. If you have the budget and the space, I think it's the best investment I've made in myself aside from the sewing machines. I'm so happy you like my ramblings. LOL I appreciate you watching!
awesome that you gifted yourself the right to use your living , big difference from the corner you once showed. my sewing space is not a designer perfect space either, it's a funny shaped 60 ft room. the entry wall has 3 ft, then an 8ft wall , then a 9 ft wall & finally a 5 ft wall, my sewing table is a folding table w/a 2 ft wide door, makes it more stable & gives space, the 9 ft wall has sturdy but cheap black resin shelves, holds all machines, books ,printer, various sewing & crafts stuff, 5ft wall has one other blk shelf for fabric. then closet holds other craft supplies, cabinet on wheels with my me made bodyform , plus a folding cutting table. used coat hangers to make hooks so shelves are covered with curtains on rods, crowded but things are easily accessed
Thanks Anna!! I has made the video part of things so much better for me! And it gives me the extra room I needed to go forward with Quilting. Even small projects take up a lot of space, as you already know, I'm sure. I have some plans for the room to make it more user friendly and productive, but I probably won't get to any of that until the new year. It's a constant work in progress!
It is really coming together. You are going to love your space. Oh I had a greatvday quilt showing and get my first vaccine on Tuesday. I am very grateful.
Thank you Marnie! I do love it so much! I'm really happy to hear the quilt stores were fun!
I love your "work in Progress"! I have the same theory. I work on projects as I have time and organize along the way. Otherwise, I would never get to sew. Thanks for sharing Patty!
Thanks for the feedback Catherine. Yes, it's nice to have it perfect and tidy, but it's not much fun if you are not enjoying yourself along the way. I love using my space more than I love organizing it!
Loved your video. Love your sewing space. I've been thinking of turning my living room into my sewing room. That is where I sew anyway. Thanks for inspiring me.
Thank you!! It feels like kind of a strange thing to do at first, but once you get going you will never look back!!
Hi Patti -:))) I'm currently working on creating a sewing/crafting space..which is long overdue..I'm on a journey to create a place that makes me happy..not looking for perfection..if I waited for perfection..nothing would ever get accomplished..this past year I've learned to be kinder to myself basically more forgiving..thx so much for the tour of your sewing area..enjoyed it so much :-))))
Hi Kathy! Welcome and thank you for sharing your story. Yes, if I've learned one lesson in the past year, it's that I need to be much kinder to myself and others. And perfection is highly over rated. I'm just me and I''m hoping that by sharing my normalcy it inspires other people to feel comfortable in theirs. It is difficult to create a craft and sewing space, but I'm learning and I'm enjoying it along the way.
I will be setting up my room soon. I have an upstairs 12x14 bedroom that will be mine. I have to repaint and then paint a huge dresser that I carefully stripped years ago. I have a couple of other furniture pieces to be painted. That will cause me pain so it might take a while. I need to buy a bunch of Dollar Tree organizational pieces. I also have a twin size bed in there and had to change my intended colors because I may have a 21 year old grandson staying in there, too. Pink and lavender are out, I guess.
I love your attitude of not seeking perfection but of enjoying what God has given us.
Thank you Sue! That is a great size for a room! I understand painting being painful. It's such hard work. I generally do all my own paint work but it's getting harder and harder to do. Well, I think you should paint the room the way you want it. You have earned having things the way you want at this point in life. I am grateful every day for the blessings bestowed on me. And And I have many.
Hi Patty. I like the idea of you putting it in your living room. I have a bed room and it's not were I want it yet. It's a work in progress.
Thank you Maria! I'm setting up the back of the house like a cozy den area so if I ever have people over for movies we can hang out back there. Using the living room is unconventional but it makes my work so much easier.
Good Evening Pattymac. Awww your sewing space is so beautiful,I just love it. Have a wonderful time sewing and quilting in.❤️🧵✂️😀
Thank you so much Faith! I am definitely enjoying it!
I’m making do with what I have while dreaming of a designer perfect space when the kiddos are launched.😁
HA HA!!!! Dreams are wonderful to have!
Oh, my sewing room is a mess!! It doubles as office area, library, catch all!! I can't seem to straighten things out. Your videos help give me good ideas. Thanks
If you makes you feel any better, mine is a total disaster right now! It's just on going clean up and re organizing. I'm in the middle of a project right now and it looks horrendous! But I'll clean on Saturday.
I like your sewing space aot. The natural light is beautiful, and yiur space looks serene. I'm using an extra bedroom that's about 10x10, with a closet and a window breaking up my wall space. That said, I'm reorganizing the space, with serenity being my ultimate goal.
Having a space to feel safe and quiet is of utmost importance these days, Cindy. I l love the light in that room! Especially after being in caves for the past several years. I have skylights in the room and it makes the space so beautiful. You can do a lot in a 10x10 room!! Enjoy the process of setting it up.
Hi Patty!! Love your sewing room! My space is in the basement that we redid 3 years ago (not fancy but clean and neat new floor , windows and walls painted). I am working on getting it more functional for easy of movement and storage. Just added a cart for tools that I use in different areas of the room. I love it. I watch videos of sewing rooms for ideas. Thanks for the inspiration.
Thanks for sharing your story Linda! It sounds like a very nice space!!
Patty I so needed this video - I procrastinate creating in my space because it’s not complete & perfect - I’m going to start creating today and let my space become what I want it to be as I can - Thank you for your transparency!(by the way your space IS beautiful!)
I'm so happy this was helpful Laura! Don't let your "unfinished" space hold you back from creating. That is definitely stealing your joy! I create youtube videos and write a blog using my imperfect space. So you can make beautiful things even the room or space itself is not where we "want" it to be. I love my new setup so much!
Your new sewing space is looking great, Patty! At least you have everything in one room. I'm currently split between two bedrooms. I have my sewing machine in one room and my cutting table and ironing board in another. It's not a long walk, but I do dream of having a room just for sewing.
Julie, I can totally relate! I was doing that before, so I understand the frustration of it. I still have my fabric scattered around the house. I'm taking some time now to get my life better organized and catch up on paperwork and other boring life stuff so I can get my sewing room all together.
Thanks for sharing. I love what you have done in your sewing space. It is really nice. I think the change of space was a good idea. My sewing space is pretty small - 7x9 but I love it. It is my happy place and it is mine. See you next visit. Blessings to you! ❤️
Thank you Deborah! If I was a normal person, I would have put my sewing room in a spare bedroom like a sane person. LOL But making videos requires so much space and light, so this has worked out 100% better for that. Blessings to you as well!
You’re doing great. Especially with your Moms disabilities. It was the right thing for you to do, changing the rooms to make things easier on her too. Doing the Bonnie & Camille “ Shine On” quilt sampler right now. It’s a stretch for me as I’m just learning to quilt, but I’m going to try to keep up!
Thank you Pam! It is so much better. I can watch her all day and make sure to get her up and moving and keep our meals regular. I'm still getting myself together in terms or figuring out how to keep up with everything, but it is sorting out. I'll have to look up that sampler you mentioned. I know I've heard of it, so I'll look it up to refresh my memory. Do your best with the quilt and if I can offer any input just let me know!
Your space is beautiful. I'm going to look into adding some fairy lights, those are great.:)
Thank you Candi! I LOVE Fairy lights! I used to get them in Pier One around Christmas every year but our stores closed here. I'm still very upset about that. I did find some I liked in Ikea and I have a pretty big collection to tide me over for a while. They are one of my favorite things.
Hi patty!
OMG.. it never occured to me to use both my machines for specific tasks.
My old kennmore was my moms machine and i cannot give it up. Im going to do that!
And I am deciding on wall colors.. just got my chips from lowes. Looking for drapes, and a table with folding ends to use with my current table for quilts.
My ironing board needs a serious face lift.
I thought you were doing a live today? Did i miss that??
Yes! We get so caught up in buy buy bigger and better... we forget.
Most of what i use is repurposed items. My moms peg board will live in my sewing room with her machine. I have a used table that has large bamboo legs hahahaha! It must be an early 80s table but was given to me and is super strong. 👍
Loved the video as always!
Happy Saturday!
Thank you Annette!! I'm happy seeing the two machines was helpful for you. I got tired of the rigamorole every time with the waling foot and going back and forth I decided to put it on my backup machine and use just that machine with the walking foot. Then it's always ready and It's so easy to use. Watch my ironing board video for inspiration there. It's a Saturday project and the weather is getting nice enough to do it now. I do have my eye on yet another table from Ikea for my final sewing table. When you see it, you'll understand why! But it's out of stock. So I'm waiting on it. I really need the new desk and chair most of all, so hopefully I can at least do both of those this month. It's all in whatever works for you!
Ha, ha! Perfection? I share my sewing space with the cat’s litter box and food bowls. I love your space. So roomy!
But you have kitties and that is so nice! I haven't had a kitty in almost 5 years and I miss having them. But I worry about them being a tripping hazard with my mom so I don't think I'll be able to get another one.
I loved your video and your sewing space. I have currently taken over my small kitchen dinning area since I have no rooms extra available. We rarely use our small living room (kids always in their rooms and rarely have ppl over) and I have been mentioning it to my husband that I wanted to turn the living-room into a crafting or sewing area 🤩 great idea and your room is Beautiful ☺️.
Oh Paola! I think you should definitely take over your living room! I love mine! It was kind of wasted on watching tv and now it's productive and FUN!
@@PattymacMakes Thats great! In my livingroom no one even watches tv! 😄 I think im gonna have to turn it into a sewing room.
Thanks for sharing your room. I am in the process of clearing out a space in my basement that was my children’s play area and evolved into my husbands office then junk space. The area is next to my original sewing room from when I did garments and the occasional curtains and pillows. I now need a larger space because I’m quilting. I work on the space a few hours each week and am almost ready to have someone come to pick up things for Goodwill or the dump. I’ve already ordered a couple of pieces from IKEA and am waiting for others to be in stock. I’m excited about the potential.
That sounds wonderful Charlotte! Quilting takes SO MUCH space. Oh my gosh. Congratulations on creating your very own space. I know you will love it!!
I love your cutting table as I use an older 4 ft table with a plastic 3 drawer drawer storage unit. I understand time is not alway available when you have someone to care for.
Thank you Margaret! It's not been easy to balance everything. I'm doing far less uploads than is my goal, but it's all I can manage. I hope to get caught up on some "life" things over the next few weeks, and be able to work more intently on video uploads. I also have my own website which should be updated a couple times a week as well. I do my best and pray for continuing health and that's all I can do. The new cutting table has turned out to be much better than I could have imagined. I absolutely LOVE it!
Went into my creative space. Yep! Its a derinite work in progress, but as i looked around at my zecond and likely third generation sewing machine, thrift store bought serger and multitude of fabrics. I am also blessed and at peace with the gifts of friends and family who donate as well. Its ok to never truky be finished per say. Thanks and blessed be.
wonderful story Phyllis! Thank you for sharing!
It’s great that you repurposed your living room. Wonderful but I just wonder what do you do with friends and visitors that come over?
I don't have people over very often at this stage of my life, so it hasn't been an issue. I still have a dining table and outdoor spaces if someone does come over. Everyone is busy with working or chores or responsibilities so entertaining is not a priority anymore. Having a place to work is more important for me at this stage of life than having a living room that goes largely unused. I know it's unconventional, but it works for where I am in life right now. It's a great question!
I just found you, and I already feel like we’re old friends! Where did you get the floral rotary cutter? My sewing/stitching space is a basket and a folding table in the bedroom. But for now that’s enough.
What a nice thing to say, Gay! I'm happy to hear you feel so comfortable here. My hope is that people feel like they are having a visit with a neighbor, so that's what I always think about when I make the videos. The rotary cutter is something I picked up from Joann a while back. It's a 45mm size. I use it mostly, and like that size for my work. Your space sounds great! Any space we have that lets us enjoy our crafts is the perfect space.
Love your room! What you said about perfection stealing joy and gratitude is so true. I have been caught up in that cycle recently but now I’m feeling thankful for what I have ... which happens to be a very small bedroom. I Bought a trestle table from IKEA recently which is perfect for my machine and cutting mat. Feeling productive! Greetings from the UK x
In this current environment, I do believe it's incredibly important to hold onto gratitude and joy. You can do a lot in a small bedroom! If I were not filming videos I would be in a smaller bedroom, but it was becoming impossible to make the videos I wanted to make. So moving to this room with more space and improved lighting has made my video production 100% better. Though if I'm being honest, I do LOVE the extra space.
What a great way to pretty up the ironing board! Very lovely space! I'm sharing a sunroom where my work-from-home situation lives. (oh, well) Lovely windows but no place for a very-needed design wall. You're a fun YTbr! Thanks for your content.
Thanks Mona! I would love a sunroom! If I ever win the lottery, I would definitely add one off my kitchen. It's a dream of mine!
Your sewing space is really coming along beautifully! Love your fairy lights and furnishings. It feels like a peaceful, happy place. I'm working with what I have and grateful that I have a space in a small bedroom. After I get vaccinated, I plan on getting work done in my downstairs family room (kids are grown) and move my sewing. I look forward to frequenting Ikea! Stay strong!
Thank you Kim! You will love the change to the family room! I have thoroughly enjoyed my change and I'm excited to keep working on the space. I'm so ready to get back to Ikea! I have a couple of items on my list but they have not come in yet. So I'm waiting impatiently.