Brands other than Sew Steady?
 

Are there other manufacturers that make a table/platform for your sewing machine besides Sew Steady? I’m thinking of getting one and I don’t want to overlook any options. Thanks!

Yes just google...portable sewing machine tables or folding sewing machine tbales.

bonnie hunter uses one that is adaptable to any machine she praises very highly, made by a small family business.
I don't remember the name but am putting this info here, someone with a bigger brain than mine will remember.

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I bought a used combo machine a while back...they included a huge 24" S Steady table, but it doesn't fit the machine! I don't know which it fits!!

Try www.tailormadetables.com


I bought one from him several years ago for my featherweight - great legs, and nice finish - even a built in ruler and carrying handle. Highly recommend - no relation to vendor

Have you considered making your own? I made my topper for my table to basically inset my machine so the bed is level with the entire surface of the table out of foam insulation and vinyl very very cheaply (like, $20-25?). I followed this youtube tutorial by Marguerita McManus (https://youtu.be/g14govA4pIM) except the insulation they had at my hardware store was a little different. Most stores will do a couple cuts for free, so if you already know the dimensions you want, it's even easier! I love it, it's fantastic to have such a huge surface to quilt and work on, and it was super cheap :D

One note: I taped down the sides of the vinyl to cover all the exposed edges of the foam so that there was no concern about the quilt pulling up the edge of the vinyl. She leaves hers loose in her tutorial, but I used packaging tape to tape everything down and 5-6 years later, it's still holding together perfectly.

Cheryl7758 ~ Great information! Thank you.

I have a sew steady table for my machine, I love it and use it with one machine all the time.

I bought the Tailormade table last year at Quilt Festival and its a really nice table. Very sturdy.

I too have made a couple of foam insulation extensions for my machines....they turned out great. I covered them with duck cloth and then covered that with a heavy clear vinyl. Turned out real nice! I covered the foam-i because it was in storage and didn't come completely clean. On one of my foam-i extensions I put a paper ruler just to have at-the-ready and also a conversion chart from yds. to decimal measurements. So you can put any meaningful-to-you info under the clear vinyl.

Thanks! I didn't see my sewing machine model listed, but I saw similar ones so maybe if I get the dimensions I can figure out what would work.

contact them, they can make one for you from your dimensions.

I love my Arrow Gidget II, the top is longer and wider than the Sew Steady, although a little more cumbersome putting it up and down! Super strong and steady!

I bought a "sew adjust table" from Sewing Mates. Reason is I can set it up to fit any of my machines. I just could not see paying so much for a table that will only be used on one machine. Also it is made here in the states. I really like it. I got the big one.

I highly recommend the "sew Perfect " tables. I have two and they are wonderful. Extremely sturdy, height adjustable and they make inserts custom for your machine so it fits perfectly into the table. They are pricey but well worth it for the quality, I have had mine for over five years now and have moved 4 times and they look as good as new.
https://www.sewperfecttables.com

I have a sew steady table like catsden and also made one for my Kenmore out of foam insulation like sephie and sew freak. Both work very well but if I had it to do over, I would probably stick with the foam insulation one just because of cost.

I bought one from a gal in northern California who made them as a way to support her family. She really made a nice product and it was less than half the cost of the sew steady. I also have forgotten her business name dang it. Perhaps I can find the receipt and let you know later.