Dream Sewing Spaces: Design & Organization for Spaces Large & Small: Amazon.ca: Lynette Ranney Black: Books

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Offering numerous ideas to help save sewing enthusiasts time and money, this reference features architectural drawings, organization and storage ideas, and plans to optimize ergonomics. Special attention is also paid to lighting and shelving to increase accessibility and ease use of space, as well as energy-saving options. Including 25 floor plans that are compatible for a range of budgets, this updated edition, which features new information on green living and sustainable products, will delight homemakers and professional seamsters alike.

About the Author

Lynette Ranney Black is an assistant professor at Oregon State University and the coauthor of Creative Serging for the Home and Other Quick Decorating Ideas. She lives in The Dalles, Oregon.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Book!, Oct 20 2003

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Sheree (Brier, WA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dream Sewing Spaces: Design & Organization for Spaces Large and Small (Paperback)

I bought this book 4 years ago when converting a bedroom into a sewing/craft room. Best book I've ever read on remodeling/building. In fact I still like to pick it up and pour over its pages. Ms. Black covers all the bases, from lighting to colors, walls, flooring, counters, drawer sizes, pegboard ideas. Plus, its not limited to ideas for the person who has a big space to fill. She works with rooms that share office space, guest bedrooms, closets and even a pantry. I followed her advice on color, countertops,insisted on kitchen cabinets and not the dinky bathroom vanity size, lighting and much more - and love my space. I've recommended this book to many friends (but refuse to lend them my copy). Useful for other rooms as well.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Reference!, Dec 25 2002

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Bookaholic (Tampa, Florida United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dream Sewing Spaces: Design & Organization for Spaces Large and Small (Paperback)

I got this book when we were in the process of buying our house where I would be blessed with my own sewing room. Preparing a sewing room promised to be expensive, but in addition to the standard ideas for doing the room, this book also gave many inexpensive yet stylish and convenient ways to set up the room. I love it and will not part with it, even after the room is finished. I'm sure I'll use this reference for as long as I sew!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of Practical Ideas, Dec 31 2001

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Deborah A. Bennett (Bethesda, MD USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dream Sewing Spaces: Design & Organization for Spaces Large and Small (Paperback)

This book was an excellent resource for planning my sewing
room in the spare bedroom of my new house. I bought it long
before I moved into my new space and it had terrific ideas
I could use in my existing kitchen corner sewing area. Once
I moved, I knew exactly what I wanted to do and I was able to
convert my old kitchen and office furniture to a fabulous
space for myself. You'll never want to buy one of those
lame prefab sewing consoles once you see the spaces in this
book. Excellent ideas for all types of storage depending on
how you work and what type of sewing you do. Even if you only
have a closet or a corner, this book will inspire you.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have Book!
A great book chock full of information and inspiration! This book will help you turn any space, from a closet to an extra room, into a well-planned sewing area that meets your... Read more

Published on Nov 2 2001

3.0 out of 5 stars Useful, but Not Great
This book is helpful but not as inspiring as I had hoped. There are many good ideas, but for me there was just something missing. Read more

Published on Aug 21 2001