Small Space Sewing Studio Tour and Tips
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- Take a tour of a small space sewing studio and learn tips and tricks for organization and functionality with Chelsi Stratton.
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I live with my husband and children in a very small home, so there’s no room for sewing in the house. But fortunately there’s room in front of where my husband parks his motorbike in the shed. I get very cold in winter, and I boil in summer as I make my quilts.... but despite the discomfort, I love every moment lol. One day I hope to have a sewing room as pretty, relaxing and functional as yours!
Thank you for sharing this! I love that you make do with the usable space you have. Your love of quilting shines through 💕 quilting truly can make us happy in all different circumstances and places!
This is the most realistic/relatable sewing room I’ve seen and I love it!
I understand that by US standards this room is considered small, as oftentimes people have basements they can use, however by UK standards that room was still a good size. Thanks for sharing your hints and tips. Storage is key and those bookcases look great - not sure I’d manage that level of gorgeousness so well done there too. It would have been great if we could have seen the other end of the room to get a true idea of the space you have and if you had any additional storage/design wall etc on the wall facing you. Thanks. Happy New Year!
Just lovely, my room is small and I got a lot of ideas from your room, clean, well organized, functional it’s what really matter when when quilting/ sewing. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and knowledge with us. Blessings
Thank you Elizabeth, you are so kind! I'm so glad this video inspired you!
I haven’t read all the comments so perhaps someone else has already touched on what I am about to say. You have most of your fabrics in the open subject to the light from your window. You need to be conscious of fading. If your window is treated, you don’t need to worry; but if not, perhaps you might want to acquire some sun film at the hardware store. I suggest this from my own personal experience.
Thanks for sharing this. Many of us do not have a whole room for sewing but this gives us all ideas for whatever space we do have. I hope that one day I will have a room for my crafting and that it is as well organised and pretty as yours.
Love your sewing room especially the floor-to-ceiling bookcases! I watch the podcasts every week. It’s nice to see you solo.
It is great to see your sewing room. A lot of us have a small space. Thanks for the ideas and inspiration!💕
Thank you so much! I agree! I feel most quilters probably have a smaller more quaint space to work in. It's wonderful how usable those spaces can be!
I love the minimalist style!!!👍 Organized, functional yet vibrant!
Your small space is so well organized - you’re definitely your mother’s daughter! I too have many Billy bookcases in my sewing room but I really like that you have made them look built in- super nice looking! Thanks for sharing your space with us.
Thank you so much Gwen, you're so kind! Yay fir Billy Bookshelves, they really are such a great storage option! 💕
Thanks for the ideas. I inherited my mom’s fabric and have a perpetual cluttered room. I am taking some of these ideas and trying to organize better. LOVE how you and you mom design together and how Billy is involved and how all of y’all have your strengths that support each other. LOVE the podcast.
Hi Chelsi I just wanted to tell you I loved your video and your sewing room is spot on!! Especially your storage you custom made. Thanks for all the great videos I enjoy you and your mom so so much!! Take care and keep up the great work🌷
Thank You, Chelsi! Loved your tips and ideas for a great small sewing space! Lovely Space and Congrats on the Organization!
Love it! Thanks so much for sharing your personal sewing space with us!
The space where the magic happens Love it 😍 thank you for sharing
Simple n well organized sewing room...good job!
Hi from France! I love your Billy wall. Shelves from floor to ceiling, best storage.
Nice sewing room, so clean and bright.
Wowwww this is a lovely space! Great job.
Thanks for the guided tour! Chelsi, you speak clearly and at a pleasant rate/speed. I can hear and process every word! Marry Christmas to you and your family!
I love your sewing room! It may be small in footprint, but you've done a great job in organizing it. I love the variety of storage containers - it makes for an interesting and artful way to display your fabrics and tools. Thanks for sharing - now on to my room to see if I can make any changes!
You have a lovely sewing studio. Thank you for sharing ideas to help make our sewing space a bit more functional. I especially liked the ideas for scraps and shelves.
You are so kind! Thank you and I'm so glad I was able to give inspiration!
Thanks so much, just beginning my retirement sewing room, this video was so helpful. stay safe.
Awesome... thank you Chelsi!
Thanks for sharing with us. Your tour was very helpful.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful space and your organizing tips and tricks. I will now start sorting my scraps by color.
Amazing video and info. I love the bookshelves. I wish we were creative enough to do that! Great job on the showing of your space. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Chelsi, I've been watching a lot of your Mom's videos and I must say you have done a superb with your room. I'm particularly fond of your antique desk cutting table. I have one similar to it. It's a solid oak executive desk made in the 1940's. I recently got a 36" by 56" cutting mat to cover and protect the desk top as that's where I do my sewing. The drawer space I have is incredible. I also have those plastic bins from Walmart to store my fat quarters in. Take care and thanks for sharing your room!
Thank you for sharing, Chelsi! Great tips.
very happy space, love the colors and use of furniture pieces, bookcase is amazing, bright inspiring room. Thanks for sharing.
Less is More.
Your sewing space is very nice
and you are a great presenter.
Thank you so much for sharing.
Thank you for sharing your space and ideas.
Great space. Our quild had a cutting pressing table that gave many a terrible back ache. How I love sales. A set(3sizes) of bed risers were in the clearance bin. I bought several and gave my friends relief from back strain. Yes, we set up our pressing board and cutting areas every week. My mother-in-law used her dining room table to sew on and took all her supplies down when she served supper. We sure are fortunate to have special spaces no matter how sparce they may be. Keep us in stitches. Looking forward to seeing more on your usage of scraps.
What great ideas. I love the bookshelves you made to,look built in.
Very nice room! And so we’ll organized!
Thanks for sharing it’s beautiful sewing room
Very beautiful sewing studio Chelsi, thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much!
Great job with the built ins!!
Thank you for your tour. Lovely ❤️
Thank you, Chelsi for sharing your sewing studio! You have some great ideas that I would love to implement in my sewing space too!!😍
Thank you Cathy!! I'm so glad this video gave you inspiration for your own space!!
Your sewing room is so beautiful and organized. I hope to get mine just as organized. TFS
💕your sewing room🌻
Loved your ideas! Especially the repurposing of the vanity and desk.:)
What a lovely studio! Getting organized and staying organized are two things I love doing in my studio. I too have a small space and you have inspired me to do use your built in Ikea hack. Thank you for the great organizational tips.
Thank you Linda, you're so sweet! I'm so glad I was able to inspire you! Happy sewing!!
Your room looks awesome
Beautiful space. Wishing your whole family a blessed Christmas.
Thank you! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas too!
Thank you for the tour of your organized sewing studio. Merry Christmas!
You're so welcome! Merry Christmas to you!
Chelsi- what a lovely sew room and you did an amazing job of sharing your space and explaining each area and giving storage tips and tricks. Great job girl! Well done 🥰😘 so proud of you!!!!!!
You are so kind Brenda! Thank you so much for your kind words! 💕🥰
Heading into the sewing room now to see what I can do to REorganize (don't we all do this?) for going into the new year. I had some built in' added, flooring and a few other changes, but this past year my heart hasn't not let me spend my time in this space. I am planning to get back into quilting in 2021. thanks for sharing your lovely room.
Thanks for the tour. Have a wonderful holiday
Thank you! Holiday wishes to you too!
What an inspiring video. I love how simple you make it - 3 main areas is all you need! Come January I am going to get busy organizing. Thank you for all the wonderful tips😊 I also love your podcasts!
Yay!! Im so glad I was able to inspire you! You're so kind, I'm glad you enjoy the podcast!
Lovely space. I don’t know how you do all that you do without a design wall. It was a game changer for me. I have seen sewing studios where something can be dropped down in front of the shelves. Sort of like a shade. Your husband sounds like he could work that out for you! I think you would love having one. You are proof that an elaborate space is not necessary for success. Billy bookcases are the best! Good luck in all you do.
You are so organised! Really nice!!
Beautiful!
Love it, helpful video 🌟
Es pequeño pero hermoso y muy bien organizando, me encanto tu máquina felicidades y gracias por mostrar tu área de trabajo, saludos!! 😀🎉👏🏻😘
Love your sewing room and thanks for the tour! Merry Christmas!
You're so kind! Thank you and Merry Christmas!
What a functional, organized space you have. Thank you for sharing!!! I can’t believe it but I have almost the exact work desk that you own from your husband’s grandfather. Ours was gifted to my family about 52 years ago. And to think I hate that it takes a lot of space that could be used in a bedroom! You’ve opened my eyes! Merry Christmas!
Thank you Maryann, you are so sweet! And I love this fun connection we have with the desks! It really has been such a wonderful addition to my space. I felt the same for so long thinking it was too bulky, but now I love how it adds to the usability and functionality of my sewing room! Merry Christmas to you too!!
Love your IKEA shelving. Really great. Thank you for sharing, Chelsi. Merry Christmas. Diane
Thank you! They're a great snd affordable option! Merry Christmas Diane!
Thanks Chelsi.. Lots of good info
Thank you Ann!
Really nice room!
Thank you for sharing your design studio with us 🧵
You're so welcome!! 💕
Love it, love it, love it!!
Oh my gosh sooooo interesting about the billy cabinets
I would love for you to come over and make my little sewing space look so good ☺️. Great video!
I have a very small room 7x10. My house is about 135 years old, my room is upstairs but my only problem is that the ceiling is about 7 ft high and is slanted due to the roof line. I do have one window that is large for the room. I think I’ve done a great job utilizing the space using IKEA furniture. I only have one straight wall floor to ceiling that’s 7 ft long, then there’s a doorway. The chimney build out also comes up on another wall. No matter, I really love my room and it’s very organized. I have Juki’s also TL2200 QVP and a J-150 QVP ( just fits, my room is like a puzzle). I sew so much faster with the J-150, I also FMQ on it.
Hi Jojo!! Wow, I loved reading about your home and your space! What a treasure to live in a home with so much character and charm! I love that you have made your space usable and functional! Thank you for sharing 💕 😊
Thanks for sharing.
Very inspirational. It looks really inviting to work in.
Thank you! I enjoy spending time in here!
Great job and tips!
Thank you so much!
Beautiful space!!!
Thank you!
Very nice place!! Merry Christmas to all of you!
Thank you!! Merry Christmas to you too!!
Sew amazing!
Charming room! As some mentioned I think this isn’t a small room (relatively a good size in fact) outside of the US lol 😅 haha. But thanks for sharing because I could relate to your presentation more as I’m much closer to your age than your mom though I love both of your videos! 😊 I loved that you used cheaper options but still look quite nice! 💕 I could never tell the shelves were from IKEA (they look much sturdier than the out of box Billy series!). The cutting station desk would look even more beautiful if you stained white or even painted white (milk paint maybe) with distressed look to match your sewing desk and storage space! Or blue or green stain may add a pop of color! Thanks for the inspiration! ❤
I really enjoyed the tour of your beautiful space! I do have a sewing room; I know many have to make do with the kitchen table or something similar, so I feel very fortunate. I love your shelves, and since my sewing room was originally intended as a spare bedroom, I would love to remove the closet doors and install shelving similar to yours. You've given me some inspiration! By the way, I have the same sewing machine as yours, and I love it! Happy Holidays!
Thank you so much! Those ideas sound wonderful for your space! I'm so glad I was able to provide some inspiration to you!
It's beautiful Chelsi! Thank you for sharing your suggestions. I'm updating my space as I moved into a different room last month, and I'm still figuring it out. I love the Ikea hack! It looks very nice and I appreciate that it's budget friendly.
Thank you Patty! That sounds so exciting!! Wishing you well in making your new space beautiful and functional!
@@chelsistratton3208 Thank you so much Chelsi! I love watching you and your mom.
I have the same sewing machine and I love it!! I have organization issues/goals that I need to address asap! But I would rather spend my little bit of free time sewing, lol.
I also use a vanity for my sewing table, mine has three drawers on each side. Matches bedroom furniture from when I was growing up that I’m presently using.
You have a charming warm working area. I can tell it's a nice spot to Express your ideas. I wish you and your mom all success as you are both very talented! With that said I'd like to offer one thought. You may consider working with someone on YT video delivery. I promise by this time next year you'd be gobsmacked at the improvement in your videos. Truly I wish you well and a little time invested in some basic YT communication skills would help you immensely. Just a bit of smoothing and eliminating redundancy will be huge! I truly hope you know this is not a diss but meant as a helpful message from a fan. Hugs!
I love your studio and how organized it is. I do not have a shelf, and yours is perfect. I may have to go to Austin IKEA (I’m in Waco, TX) and see what they have. I also have tons of fabric I need to sell as my taste has changed. Any ideas how I can get rid of it? Oh well, I love your fabrics and patters and of course your moms too. Have a great week and God bless. 👏🏻💕👏🏻
LOVE
Thank you 🥰
I sew in the garage next to the car lol. It’s not that warm so I bundle up before I go out there.
I love that so much!!
I just bought that rolling cart
Tfs ❤ appreciate the tour and the ideas for storage, layout and functionality.
Thank you!
Thanks for the tour. Love it! It’s funny because I was looking at the billy bookcases the other day. My sewing room is in a large loft so lots of slanted walls (and very high ceilings) However I still may get some of them and ask my husband to build them in. He’s very handy like yours. Also I have my sewing machine on a vanity too! My husband bought a folding adjustable craft table from Joann’s for me for Christmas, to cut out projects and do the larger quilts. My current desk /work table is too low to cut projects out. It kills my back. I can’t wait to set it up. Thanks again for the inspiration and MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎅🏼
Hi Amy. I need a taller cutting table too. Can you tell me the size of your new table you got at Joann's? Thank you!
Thank you for the tour love your room. Just a quick question where did you get the pattern for your bag you using for your rotary cutting I really like it.
I just stumbled on this video about your small space sewing room! I loved it! I found lots of useful ideas. Thanks!
You mentioned your mom . . . Who is she? Sounds like I might like her videos, too????
Great video. I am trying to set up a space now and this was helpful. Can I ask where you iron?
Love this. Do you have a pattern or video for that notions case?
What a lovely, well organised, large sewing area. I work at my kitchen table as we have no extra rooms in my house. I have to lug everything out and put it away every time I sew which means I waste about 20 minutes of precious sewing time. I dream of having my own crafting room one day. I doubt it will look as beautiful as yours though!
I did that exact same thing for a few years before we converted this space! I felt the same way when using my kitchen as a makeshift sewing area. I hope you'll be able to make a more permanent space soon, but for now that temporary space will still bring you so many fun sewing memories!
@@chelsistratton3208 hopefully one day 🤞Hope you all have a happy and healthy holidays!
Loved this. Super cute sewing room and great built in shelving hack!
Thank you Lisa! 💕
I have that save kind of machine Juki TL 2000 QI❤❤❤
Nice space! Lots of light. How big is your room?
Such a great space! My future designated room, aka kids room currently, will definitely have some of those shelving units. The room has no wardrobes, so already a bonus with wall space. Might be awhile before this all happens, as kids are probably 10 years away from leaving home. 🤔 But enjoying them whilst I have them. Merry Christmas!
That's wonderful to have the added wall space! It will definitely give you ample room for shelf storage in the future 💕 What a blessing those kids are...reminds me of my littles (they'll be around for some time too).
@@chelsistratton3208 Many blessings to you and your family. Thanks for your reply. 💖
Nice Chelsie! I sort my scraps by size sort of. I have used Joan Ford’s system, if that’s helpful to you. Happy holidays!
I hope to do that next! I'd love to sort them by size and color when I have some time! Thank you!! 💕
Hello, I’m new to the channel ❤
Where do you store extra books and patterns you want to keep but don’t necessarily use at the current time? Also how do you hold up your large quilts when seeing on you seeing desk?
Lovely space Chelsi! Was wondering about the 4th wall, do you have a design wall?
Wishing you and your family a blessed Christmas, stay safe 🎄.
Thank you so much! I don't have a design wall though I would love one! This room is adjacent to my master bedroom so there's no 4th wall. I do hope one day to have a design wall!
I have some space but that room doesn't have good lighting. I'm thinking of integrating part of our master bedroom for sewing but that encroaches on our personal space. I just can't figure out what to do. Thanks for sharing!
Small table... but how do you quilt your quilts? I seem to need a large table just to quilt a lap size/twin size quilt.
Hi Mary! This is a great observation! While piecing larger quilts together (sewing rows and then rows together) I will often move my machine to my larger project table! This helps relieve any extra tension from sewing together the last stages of a larger quilt top 💕
Hi Chelsi. Thank you for sharing your sewing room with us. I have to ask. How do you put together your quilts when you get to the point when you are adding several rows of blocks together and then the borders when your machine is so close to the wall. Do you have a special trick?
Merry Christmas to you and your family!!!
Hi Lois! That us a wonderful question! For a larger quilt I move my sewing machine to my project table! This reduces the tension on the quilt rows while putting them together as well as the overall quilt top ❤ I even do this when adding binding after getting the quilt back from the quilter! It's not too much of a hassle for me to do and definitely helps when I need more space!
Can you post a link to your moms video on her sewing room please. I love your place. Its very well thought out.
Thank you Laura! You can find my mom's tour here!
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