Sewing Room

For a home sewer, a sewing room is a retreat dedicated to the craft of sewing or quilting. It may be an actual room, a nook, a closet or an armoire. This space is intended to contain the sewing machine, sewing notions, dress form, fabric stash and works in progress. The room needs to be furnished with appropriate lighting, seating, work surfaces and storage facilities.

Making an investment is well suited sewing furniture can be an expensive undertaking. Spend the most money on those items that provide the greatest comfort and support. A sewing chair should provide good back support and be adjustable so your feet can be flat on the floor with your legs bent at a right angle. Prices for sewing an cutting tables range from modest to expensive. The height of a sewing table should allow you to work with your arms bent 90 degrees. The height of a cutting table should allow you to stand straight with arms at 90 degrees while cutting.

• Arrow Sewing Cabinets

• Haka Sewing Furniture

• Horn of America

• Kangaroo Kabinets

• Roberts Manufacturing

• Sylvia Sewing Cabinets

One good adjustable task lamp can be moved around to support multiple work areas. Consider full-spectrum lighting. Full spectrum provides excellent color contrast. OttLite offers a variety of lamps for sewing and crafting. They can be purchased at Jo-Ann Fabrics, Michaels and Hancock Fabrics.

• ASG National Conference

• Original Sewing and Craft Expo

• September is National Sewing Month