Setting Up Your Sewing Space: From Small Areas To Complete Workshops [Paperback]

Myrna Giesbrecht (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 30, 1996

"The first book I've seen that tackles the subject, from tiny cubby holes to complete workshops for multiple sewers. The emphasis is on home sewing solutions, with sample floor plans, photos of rooms that work, and dozens of useful suggestions and guidelines for storage, lighting, table heights, and general efficiency."--Threads Magazine. "Charts and other types of illustrations are clear...a good place to start for folks who can't find a needle in a haystack...or simply on the floor."--Booklist. 164 pages (4 in color), 107 b/w illus., 8 x 10.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

A tendency--maybe occasional, maybe frequent--to misplace objects at home happens to us all. But when that sought-for item is as tiny as a sewing needle or as easily camouflaged as a spool of thread, it's time for sewers to at least ponder organizing their supplies and work space. Giesbrecht does an adequate job of, first, envisioning the various functions of the sewing area and drawing up plans to meet needs, and, second, explaining all the currently available permutations of organizers, from Peg-Board to ready-to-assemble cabinets. In many instances the photographs are grainy or yellowed, though the charts and other types of illustrations are clear. And, sometimes, the litany of brand names is a bit too commercial. But this is a good place to start for folks who can't find a needle in a haystack . . . or simply on the floor. Barbara Jacobs --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Review

Disorganized sewing areas are common; but with the help of this guide, the problem can be reduced. Enjoy a strong key to designing a sewing space which works and which encourages ongoing organization rather than chaos. Chapters include floor plans, photos and charts as they describe different options applicable to both small spaces and larger workshops. -- Midwest Book Review --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 164 pages
• Publisher: Sterling (June 30, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806904968
• ISBN-13: 978-0806904962
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #678,269 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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72 of 74 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Some helpful suggestions, but mostly common-sense stuff., June 21, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Setting Up Your Sewing Space: From Small Areas To Complete Workshops (Paperback)

I found the author's information to be mostly common-sense, and not very unique. She spent 50 pages on sewing technique, which, according to the title, was not the purpose of the book. What I thought was going to be an interesting section on what to take to sewing classes was disappointing, as you would need a moving van to take everything the author suggested. Overall, I would say it was not good use of my money or my reading time, and I would (conditionally) recommend it only to very inexperienced sewing "students."

33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars not the best book on this topic, March 12, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Setting Up Your Sewing Space: From Small Areas To Complete Workshops (Paperback)

There are very few useful tidbits of information in this book. The ideas presented weren't particularly creative or inspiring. You'd be much better served with a copy of "Dream Sewing Spaces" by Lynnette Ranney Black.

8 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Setting Up Your Sewing Space, November 20, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Setting Up Your Sewing Space: From Small Areas To Complete Workshops (Paperback)

Full of valuable information on sewing room design and layout, ergonomics, and project organization. Lots of helpful hints. I found it very useful.