A room of its own
Santa was good to me this year! The new craft room just acquired some great pieces.
A drawing table! I miss having one of these. I've wanted to do more drawing like I use to in addition to working up design sketches.
But that's not all! [In best game show voice] How cool is this craft/sewing armoire??
The table folds out and is adjustable in length, and then everything closes all up nice and tidy.
It's inspired me to get out an oooold project for a revamp.
Thrift store work shirt that I trimmed in leopard print. (I have a fondness for affixing fur to things) The shirt is huge however, so I set out to find a reconstruction tutorial to make a more fitted top. Then Whipup did it for me (great site btw), and recently linked to this one on Craftster. Should prove interesting to see if I will be able to manage the sleeves with my minimal sewing experience. Anyone have some good sewing references, favorite links, etc?
Comments
Just one suggestion. Leave the side seams open while you put in the sleeves. It makes fitting the sleeve in easier. You can lay it out flat instead of trying to sew it in a tight circle. Just a little trick my Mom taught me.
Good Luck with the make over. (btw, I really love that sewing armoire! I'll have to look into that.)
Posted by: crzjane (Jane) | December 31, 2006 07:54 AM
I covet that armoire!
Posted by: bonnie | December 31, 2006 01:44 PM
Where did you get the sewing armoire? I'm looking for something similiar to this for the rec rom.
Posted by: Lola Lee Beno | December 31, 2006 02:54 PM
If it were me.. I'd cut off the sleeves and avoid the whole mess. Hee hee! Happy New Year to you and Mr. Pieknits!
Posted by: Mouse | December 31, 2006 03:03 PM
That sewing armoire is awesome!
Have a happy New Year!
Posted by: Jennifer | December 31, 2006 08:41 PM
Wow, awesome stuff!
Posted by: lobstah | January 1, 2007 12:56 AM
I have one of those craft armoires and I *love* it. I only get the den for my knitting/quilting space, so it comes in handy. I used to close it after each use, but then just said to heck with it, and leave it open all the time. Happy New Year!
Posted by: Beth | January 1, 2007 09:10 AM
Oh, lucky you! That armoire is fantastic. Please tell me where it can be found.
Posted by: Leisel | January 1, 2007 12:13 PM
Lucky you! I'm glad to see you had a great holiday :)
Posted by: emily elizabeth | January 1, 2007 12:51 PM
Wow! Those are great!
Posted by: Arleta | January 1, 2007 02:57 PM
i'm jealous of your new craft room. :)
Posted by: Jen Da Purse Ho | January 1, 2007 08:00 PM
Oh wow I love the new craft room goodies! That table cupboard thing looks fantastic, I'm going to keep my eye out for a similar style item!
Posted by: jen | January 2, 2007 06:54 AM
Whoo Hhoo! Your new craft room is going to be the bomb!
Posted by: Emily | January 2, 2007 10:01 AM
Nice new furniture! I love, love drafting tables - the tilt of the top somehow makes everything easier!!!!!
Posted by: Stacey | January 2, 2007 10:58 AM
I'm so jealous of your nifty new crafting furniture! I covet it.
Posted by: Lauren | January 6, 2007 05:59 PM
Where did you get the sewing armoire? It is exactly what I am looking for. Thanks.
Posted by: madonna perkins | January 10, 2007 12:46 PM
I had to BEG for my craft table. Hubby thought it was too big. But I got it and I L*O*V*E it. Us crafting girls need our space!
Posted by: becca | January 12, 2007 09:42 PM
I'm jealous! My craft room consists of a tiny, cramped area under the stairs that I fought my husband for while remodelling. To actually fo any knitting in there, one has to hunch over like a cartoon supervillain sneaking into the castle in an attempt to steal the mask (but is inevitably foiled by Scooby and those meddling teenagers).
Game show emcee: Now would you like to keep this beautiful armoire ... or trade it all for what's inside this box?
Audience: Ooooooh!
Posted by: Towanda, Amazonian Jungle Temptress | January 13, 2007 11:15 AM
please let me know where you found the great sewing armoire. It is just what I'm looking for.
thanks.
tb.
Posted by: t. baker | September 14, 2007 01:25 AM
Where can I purchase this sewing armoire? I live in Laurel, De. Thanks bwh
Posted by: Barbara Huffer | November 24, 2007 12:47 PM
For all those who've been inquiring. The sewing armoire is actually available for order online here:
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=2630039
Posted by: Me (Jennifer) | November 26, 2007 11:00 AM