You don’t need a dedicated room to make things. A well planned corner works fine.
Zones
- Cutting zone: a flat surface deep enough for your machine plus a mat sliding in and out of the front and back.
- Pressing zone: a heat safe surface away from fabrics and paper stacks, close to an outlet.
- Weeding zone: good light and a comfortable chair. Weeding takes longer than cutting.
Storage ideas
- Store vinyl rolls upright in a bin or on a wall rack so they don’t get crushed.
- Keep tools in a single caddy you can move around.
- Label drawers by material type.
Power and safety
- Heat presses draw a lot of power. Avoid running them on the same power bar as other heating appliances.
- Keep a clear path around anything hot.
Lighting
A bright task lamp makes weeding much easier and reduces eye strain.
TREVOR: add a photo of your own workspace and one tip you learned the hard way.
