Dream Sewing Spaces
Lynette Ranney Black
In A Nutshell: Full of practical ideas to create a sewing space but short on visual inspiration.
You will need to bring your own dreams to the sewing table, this book is all about problem-solving,, not inspiration. The author is a certified kitchen designer and her practial side dominates over creativity.
This book was originally written in 1996, and it does feel dated, both in its layout and imagery. Saying that, ignore the photos, and the content it very helpful.
It will be most useful to someone starting their sewing room from scratch. Lynette teaches you how to analyse your needs and space, selecting an area for your work, whether this be the end of a hallway, corner of a dining room, or an island space. The author’s interior design credentials are on display as she suggests correct work heights and storage levels, choosing appropriate furniture, lighting and electrical factors, and what to put on your floors and walls.
The storage and organisation chapter has many tips, and offers several different options. For example, a multitude of ideas are given for storing patterns.
If you want visual inspiration for a creative space, I’d suggest “Where Women Create”. Then “Dream Sewing Spaces” will help you make it happen.
