So, I begin researching sewing rooms and sewing furniture.  Koala and Horn of America cabinets are awesome, but out of my budget for this project.   I wanted to complete this  remodel for under $800.  This budget  included everything; paint, furniture, organization, decorative items, etc.  I stumbled on The Ikea Sewing Room.  Voila!!!  Here was my solution.  The interesting thing is that I pass Ikea everyday going to work and it never occurred to me to it could be my solution.  Anyway, I begin creating my new sewing room.  My color scheme is taupe, black and white.  Sorry I do not have before pictures, but  I never imagined I would catch the blogging fever.

Pressing Station

I wanted a  pressing  area in my room.  I found a YouTube video on how to make a pressing board.  I followed this video and made a board to fit the dimensions of my area.  A friend found a kitchen cabinet on Craig’s  list for $40 and I got the second cabinet on sale at Lowe’s for $70.  I love  my pressing area.  I have storage for all my pressing tools. I also added a wall shelf and a floor lamp for additional lighting.

 Pattern Storage

I had nine banker boxes of patterns.  So, I went through my patterns and scaled down.   Then I went on the hunt for pattern storage ideas and came across Kitty Couture blog on pattern storage.  Her idea sent me to Ikea.  I love this aneboda dresser.  I was able to fit all my patterns with space to spare.  I organized by patterns vendor.  Long term goal is to complete my pattern database in Access.   The top of the dresser  also doubles as a place to display my sewing knic-knack’s.

Cutting Table
I’ve had this table for 13 years.  I purchased it from a coworker for $50.  The table had become wobbly over the years.  My first thought was to replace the table.  But I couldn’t make my mind up on what I wanted.  So, I looked into refurbishing the table.  My friend husband came to the rescue.  He placed L brackets on the leg panels.  Voila!!! my table is as good as new.  Next issue was additional lighting above my cutting table.  I came across a lamp on JCPenny website.  The lamp was originally $120, I got it for $30.  What a bargain!!!! 

Sewing Table

I wanted a L shape configuration.   So back to Ikea I went.  I  decided on  the vika amon table collection to create my L shape desk.  I absolutely love the table space and being able to turn to use my serger.  This table setup came to  $52.  I also found a grommet kit at Ikea.  The kit included 3 covers and the device to create the holes for $9.  I had 3 holes strategically cut on the tables for cords.  I found my black leather chair at office depot on sale for $50.00. 




View from the door way