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04-29-2011, 07:12 AM

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betlinsmom

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I always wanted to buy 2 of them, the side legs with the treadle and put a pretty top on it for a writing desk or bedside table...but then I also thought to buy just the old sewing machines and make book ends of them!!!

04-29-2011, 08:46 AM

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Jagsd3

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I have two sets that I am hoping to get made into tables.. Not weird at all, in fact a wonderful idea!!

04-29-2011, 01:56 PM

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marilyynb

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nope not weird at all they do make very nice tables, have one and some people make bar.q grills with them and a barrel

04-29-2011, 03:41 PM

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fktsewing

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Wow, if I was in your shoes, I would do it in a heartbeat. How sewing room classic can you get than that.

04-30-2011, 07:06 AM

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ledraj

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My sister has one, she had a marble top put on it and it is in her den. I love it, it is unique and very attractive.

04-30-2011, 07:09 AM

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Marvel

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One lady I know took a set of the legs with wheel and made a table out of it. . I admire the idea of make something useful from something that will bring back loveing memories.

04-30-2011, 09:49 AM

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cazann

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These seem to be all the rage over here in the UK, just look on Ebay UK and see the difference in price, amazing,

04-30-2011, 10:16 AM

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pdcakm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by grammatjr

Yesterday, I drove past an antique store. Out front they had old Singer treadle legs. There is no machine or cabinet - just the bottom part with the foot pedal and the side legs.

Would it be weird to buy this and make a table or something from it? Or an old fashioned cabinet (that looks like a sewing machine cabinet) to hold supplies?

One set actually is only the sides legs, without the foot pedal or wheel. Would it be weird to buy these and make a desk of it?

i have seen several of these made into tables. they are really cute. i love the idea of a sewing cabinet on top. go for it.

04-30-2011, 07:18 PM

#139

libbiebean

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I'm typing on one right now. Mine does have the three drawers on each side, holding office supplies. Has a nice homemade wooden desk top. Hubby had to weld the peddle - I had the habit of sitting here and pedaling, smashed my toe.