Thread: Sewing machine tables

Looking for suggestions and advice concerning sewing machine tables. I see Joann's has some very expensive tables (for me) that fun $500's to $800. Then I also see one in my google search that comes up at Walmart for between $100 and $200. Looking at the pictures (Walmarts you have to put together), the one at Walmart appears to be very similar to the expensive ones and I like the center shelf underneath it that I can store my surger when not in use. I did not see that feature on some of the more expensive tables.

The reviews on the Walmart table said it was well liked and not very difficult to assemble.

So, can some of you quilters and sewers out there give me some feedback as to your experiences with sewing tables and why are some so much more than others? Solid wood and cool features perhaps?

I like the price of the Walmart table and it looks like it would work out well for me in my basement sewing area. I'm just not sure. Please help.

I really like the stability of the SewEZ table - it is portable, but I leave it up with my embroidery machine sitting on it. I also have a Janome table that came with my 6600P. Also very stable - fits my height which is 5'9" - each one has the plexi-glass insert for the machine. Not sure what you are looking for. Are you looking for a piece of furniture? So if you put your machine away you have a desk? A friend of mine, had her husband make an insert in a desk, much like the table for the featherweight. It depends on what you want then the price can be determined.

And here is a thought, if you have a comfortable desk, find a wood worker in your area to convert it to a sewing table.

Originally Posted by PenniF

I just picked up my Walmart ship to store -- it is still out in the bed of my truck - it is the Sauder sewing and craft table for total 128.52 (tax included) I have great hopes for it - wanted something for the corner of the family room so i could sew and "watch" TV at the same time.....i'll be glad to let you know what i think on Monday after we've put it together and i get to decide what i think --- that is...if you'd like an opinion on it.

Yes, I would love to hear from you as to how you like the Sauder sewing table and how difficult it was to assemble.

Originally Posted by PenniF

It's all together and i used it this weekend. LOVE IT !!! It was really quite easy to assemble - and is very sturdy. Love the cubby on the side - i can just put my current work on the shelves and close it up at night....which keeps me from having to move everything back to my sewing room to keep the kitties from getting into things. The fact that the machine sits on top (not recessed) doesn't bother me cuz i've always had mine sitting on a table top. I think you will be very happy with it - as you have seen that other posters have had theirs for years. Good luck !!

Thank you PenniF for you're imput - think I'll be getting one. Thanks a lot.

In terms of purchasing something to use with a sewing machine, stability is the #1 priority for me. It's not nice to sew on a table that shakes, rattles and rolls with your machine!

#2 priority is a flat working space. This is relatively easily (and inexpensively) achieved by creating a styrofoam surround for your machine. See these Youtube videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g14go...ure=plpp_video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAS25...ure=plpp_video

Originally Posted by Prism99

In terms of purchasing something to use with a sewing machine, stability is the #1 priority for me. It's not nice to sew on a table that shakes, rattles and rolls with your machine!

#2 priority is a flat working space. This is relatively easily (and inexpensively) achieved by creating a styrofoam surround for your machine. See these Youtube videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g14go...ure=plpp_video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAS25...ure=plpp_video

This is what my Dh made for me and it is great. It can be removed for storage is wanted. He also took an old table and cut the legs off to lower the height so it is comfortable for me. Also use an adjustable office chair with wheels and no arms. Still need to get up andf stretch once in a while.

I bought a sewing table from Walmart that I love. I mainly wanted something that when closed would look like furniture since I was going to put it in my bedroom rather than my sewing room. I really like it although I haven't "quilted" on it. My son put it together for me and it went together well (about an hour). We did "glue" the screw areas to add stability. It rolls so easily and there is lots of storage...with the shelf to store your sewing machine. I actually store 2 machines...one on the inside and then one on top. I'm please so far with it. The one I ordered came in 2 different finishes. Yes, it is made of a veneer covered pressboard but it's not cheaply made.