I O N Pick an area that can be swept easily like a garage or basement floor. Use a low table or pair of sawhorses underneath a sheet of plywood for designing and building your project. Make the surface flat to lay your fabric roll for plotting, cutting and ironing. Leave room around the table for mobility.
Good lighting is important.
Have a bench by your side for your tools. Keep a pad for notes and plans. Use a bin for scraps. To save money, find a liquidator. Heavy fabrics like velvets and tapestries may not fit in your sewing machine.