The table is nice and wide with two drop down leaves so if I ever do decide to sew a queen sized quilt, I've got enough table space to hold it.
He used the Sewing Table For Small Spaces plan at Ana-white.com. It was pretty easy to put together and he did a great job. If you are making this though, I would measure your machine before installing the shelf. I didn't need as much space as the plan allows for and I would have liked the upper shelf to have 12" of clearance. It is only 10" and it's going to complicate buying bins a bit. Other than that, though, it's been great. It's nice to have a place to sew and still have a place to eat.
In the works is finding space in the basement for the table and getting my laundry room finished so I can hang the ironing board back up. I so miss that ironing board. I'm sure you all are holding bets on which color of ugly bath towel I use as a pressing cloth next. Will it be green? Purple? The all time ugly not quite blue? I have no clue. But you will see ugly beach towels for a little longer because the laundry room still has bare studs. I'm not looking forward to mudding dry wall again. Not a favorite activity.
Very nice! I've had my eye on a few sewing tables at the thrift store.. I just don't know if I can switch out an old machine for a new one?....
ReplyDeleteThe sewing tables at thrift stores were often made for a particular machine and most tables are cut to fit exactly. If you want to switch it out, you'll need to do some customizing.
ReplyDeleteYou could fill in the gaps with a new piece of board (make a pattern by tracing the gap onto a piece of paper) or you could completely replace the top. That would be an interesting project.
You'd get a really cool table though! Those tables all have such pretty legs and detail work in the wood.