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My Dream Sewing Shed 1 Year Later

I’m walking you through my backyard sewing shed, 1 year after moving in! Was building this “she shed” just for sewing really worth it? Here's what I love and what I'd change.

Posted in: Creativity & Mindset • October 16, 2024

Last year, I built a shed in my backyard just for sewing. I wanted a place to go that was just for creativity.

You can take a tour after I first moved in here.

So was it worth it? I’m going to answer that question honestly as I take you on a tour of my shed as it looks today.

In this video, I’ll show you how I’ve organized it, what I decided to change, what I love, the unexpected problems I’ve had, and whether this whole project was worth it for me.

collage of sewing studio

I built this shed in my backyard in Spring of 2023, because I didn’t have a space in my house that I could really dedicate just for sewing and creative, messy projects.

Rather than custom build a structure, I installed a prefab shed from TuffShed, then retrofitted it with insulation, drywall, electrical, and heat.

collage of sewing studio

Be sure to watch the video above, and let me show you around!

Do you have a sewing space that feels like a sanctuary? If not, what would make your sewing space feel more inspiring?

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