I would be happy with just about anything to sew on. I am using a TV tray. I would not buy Ikea, I would just hit garage sales over the next couple of weeks and look for an old desk or table of sorts. that way you can really see what you are wanting and needing in a good sewing table and can save up if what you have you don't like. I plan on taking the deck that I am using as a diaper table right now and turning that into a sewing table. it is just a kids desk that I got at a garage sale but it will work for me till i get a real place to sew.