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patchsamkim 10-30-2013 03:42 PM

I use mine when I take my machine for a sewing retreat day with friends. At home, I prefer to have the machine set down in the table. Much easier on my neck and shoulders. But much better than the small "table" that comes with a machine!

lswan 10-31-2013 04:39 AM

I have the sew mates table and love it. I can adjust it for my vintage machines or any machine, the legs do the adjusting. It is made in the US and it is great, better than the sew steady, fixed leg one.

scrapinmema 10-31-2013 05:11 AM

I have one and love it and take it with me when I'm going to a class. It really does make a big difference.

Rose Marie 10-31-2013 06:34 AM

Mine is sitting in the closet. It works fine for everything except free motion quilting. The quilt catches on the edge of the table.
I now have a cabinet that my machine sits level with the table, love it. My machine is oversized so bought a bertha cabinet.
One of my Brother cheap machines came with a extension table. It is not the clear acrylic but a solid plastic.

petpainter 10-31-2013 07:00 AM

I, too, love mine...the only flaw is when FMGing, the quilt gets hung up on the back right corner, but if you put something just under that corner, it can;t get wrapped around it. I have a pretty big one- 18x24? Great product. They have a polishing compound that you can buy with it that will keep it slippery and shiney!

shasta5718 10-31-2013 07:00 AM

I have a small one and I am looking forward to buying a larger one for quilting. It is so handy to have. Of course it doesn't fit when you have your embroidery unit on. It is to be put on over the free arm for sewing.

misseva 10-31-2013 09:05 AM


Originally Posted by Geri B (Post 6377117)
Where is the site for this adjustable table...curious!

The adjustable extension that Bonnie Hunter uses comes from sewingmates.com and you can adjust them to fit any/all machines you have.

Melinda in Tulsa 10-31-2013 10:30 AM

Absolutely, you don't use it when you embroidery, just for sewing. Personally, I wouldn't get any smaller than 18 x 24 and I think Allbrands probably has the best price. They are cut to fit your specific machine.

quilting in my60s 10-31-2013 07:35 PM


Originally Posted by kassim818 (Post 6374991)
I love my sew steady table, I just take it off when i need the free arm... It is definitely a must have for me when piecing and FMQ.

I also love mine!

BETTY62 10-31-2013 09:40 PM

Most of you have given this item a very nice review. I have been considering getting one for a while and thanks to you all I have made up my mind to go for it. Thanks for the help.


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