This is my guest room closet. I needed a sewing nook more than a guest closet. So I had the doors taken off. The closet was painted the same color as the guest room. The rod was taken out. Then this piece of plywood was cut and fitted at table level. Note: this can be easily turned right back into a closet. You just lift the plywood out, put the rod back up, and put the doors back on.
I was lucky enough to already have this rolling plastic cart that I store much of my fabric in. It fits right underneath the left side of the sewing nook underneath the plywood.
I already had everything I needed to equip this space in a matter of hours.
The shelf was already there just above the clothing rod. And that was left in place, as it is a handy spot to stack boxes of odds and ends and smaller pieces of fabric and such.
Aren’t these darling pin cushions? I ordered them from very talented women at Etsy.com.
I didn’t need much space. So this worked out perfectly.
I added a lamp that is on an extension cord, so I wouldn’t have to have an electrical outlet installed.
This little shelf I picked up in a junk shop. I bought some toile fabric at Hobby Lobby and used spray glue to affix it to the back. It fits right on top of my table top so everything is in easy reach.
An easy project. And you gain space to put all your sewing things, so you don’t have to look all over the house to find what you need when you want to sew on a button or hem a linen.
As I said, this is a small guest room. The smallest bedroom in this house. But there was plenty of room for a double bed, a night stand, and a large dresser.
But I rarely have guests here. This is actually more the “cat room.” See Bonnie? She knows I’m in their hangout. And has come to plop herself on the bed and claim ownership. I think she wants me to turn the lights out and leave now.
Hi Brenda! This looks great and you’re so neat, too! What a great idea!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia
What a wonderful spot! I love it so much. Now, if only I had closets like that. My old little home is lacking in that department.
Very neat idea Brenda!
It’s great when we make our spaces work better for us.
It looks beautiful and so does Bonnie.
~Melissa
That’s a sweet room. I love all the colors and your nook is what all of us need! Our guest room was really the cat’s room too before he disappeared.
What a great idea, your sewing nook it really pretty and neat, I love what you did with the toile fabric. your kitty is adorable. Kathy
what a cute conversion!
Hi Brenda, Love your sewing/craft area in the guest room. It looks so nice, organzied and decorative! Nancy
You smart cookie you!!
It looks so cute and very organized,I turned one closet like that into a small computer nook,serves me well.
Diane
I am SEW jealous
Those quilt colors look just beautiful against the yellow walls!
Your “new” room is just so cute and practical! I came to your blog from SusieQ’s- my new REAL and blogging friend. Your home looks so inviting and friendly. Too bad you’re not as close as the other Sue is! Take care, I will be back again… Sue
Now if this isn’t inspiration, I don’t know what is. It’s all so charming and just makes you want to start and new project, doesn’t it?
I can tell you had great fun with your creative juices flowing putting together your new area to sew.
Bonnie is a beauty! That happens to be my best friends (since 5 y/o) name.
You do realize, don’t you that my topiaries and arrangements are silk. Just checking by your comment today!
that’s such a great idea. everythign looks so organised and neat… and easy to find!
Brenda,
You did such a great job with your sewing nook. I’m very impressed! I love organization. After seeing your pictures, I have the need now to organize my sewing closet better. I also noticed we have some of same tins, etc.
BTW, I just posted one of my miniature quilts on my other site: http://mycharmingcreations.blogspot.com