sew steady table
 

I do not have my sewing machine setting into my table and am considering buying one of those plexiglass table available. Does anyone here have one? Are they worth it. The site says sewing/embroidery machines.......I cannot see how when I put on my emb. gizmo this table will work...maybe I am not thinking right....anyway, I think I just want it as support for piecing.........but....it looks like hugs the machine after removing the little thing that holds supplies on machine? So it like drop in table would not work if you want to use the free arm ability of the machine? My old Singer was dropped into a cabinet, but it did not have free arm..............the reason for this sudden desire to buy one of these things after all these years is the watching of a Nancy's Sewing segment using a circle sewer, which I have since purchased........looked into buying the actual attachment for my machine but that was $100...this a bit cheaper, but it needs more than just the edge of the sewing machine to use.........one thing always leads to another!!!!!! thanks for any input.....Actually, now that I think about it....cost of silly circle gizmo and now purchase of table will be equal to cost of attachment....dah!!!!!

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 have one too. I just sit the machine on top of the cabinet, put the sew steady around the machine. I either piece or quilt. The table is stopped from being pushed off table by the wall. I have a special table to set this machine into, but I don't like it much. Those have to be cut to fit the machine. They can be cut with a laser jet, using regular water. This machine doesn't have a free arm.

I have one and I like it. My only complaints are that it seems every time I move it I have to readjust the feet, but that isn't hard to do... just a little annoying since I have to move it every time I replace the bobbin with my machine. It is also pretty static-y, but again that isn't a big deal, it just sucks up bits of thread underneath it and I have to clean the bottom off.

It is a much cheaper option than buying a special table though, I definitely think it is worth getting. I would go with the larger one though, the smaller one doesn't seem good for quilting.

I'm a brand new quilter and just bought one. I really like it so far. It definitely helps me be able to manage the fabric a bit better.

I ended up getting the sew straight seam guide. I'm having a bit of trouble getting it to be completely flush with the table. The suction cups make it just slightly off the table - enough that the fabric slides underneath, defeating the purpose of the seam guide. Has anyone else used those? I was thinking of just getting some tape and taping it directly to the table. But, like others have said, I have to move everything when I need to get to my bobbin.

I love mine. The instructions say not to use alcohol on it. I didn't read that until after the fact and when I was cleaning my needle to get off some adhesive the alcohol caused cracks! I can still use it but it isn't nearly as pretty as before.

I have one and love it - it being on a level with the machine makes things easier. The only alcohol on it is my wine!

Have it. Love it. I also use it as my light box for tracing. Kind of a two for one. :D

Here's a recent post on this topic:

http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...g-t232405.html

What a great idea Lisa! A light box.......hmmmmmm way less expensive than buying a regular light box. I also use mine mostly for classes, quilt retreats as my machine sits down into a sewing table/cabinet I purchased from a friend. I don't do that much free arm sewing but they are not hard to remove and put back.

I have one for each of my 2 machines and love them!!!

I found them to be less $ at allbrands.com

I just got mine in the mail Saturday, and so far I really really like it. I was advised by board members to get the largest one that would fit, so that is what I did.

If I understand it correctly, they made it just to fit my machine. I think it said 3-5 weeks, and mine came in three weeks. It is an early birthday present. :)

I got mine from allbrands.com, and the thread that is mentioned earlier is mine... All the advice I got there was good. I have not yet quilted on it, but I am busily piecing on it quite happily. I bought it to quilt on, and the fact that I like it for piecing is a plus.

Dina

I think they are great - however look around, there is a new one that you can adjust to any machine. I can't remember what it is called but saw it at a quilt show earlier this year.

I love, love, love my Sew Steady. It did require that I raise my chair to compensate for the height but . it is oh so worth it!

Yes, I found the adjustable one online also. The one to fit my machine was actually cheaper, so that is what I went for. (My sister had and adjustable one that she bought 6 years ago that she lent me. It worked just fine, though its legs were a bit short for my machine...)

Dina

I had to raise my chair higher also, which didn't bother me, but my cat who resides on the back half of my chair had to learn to jump higher. :)

Dina

Dina

Where is the site for this adjustable table...curious!

I am sorry, but I don't remember. I just googled it. Not even sure how I worded it.

Dina

Okay, here is the site. I bought mine from allbrands.com, made to fit my machine, for $89. The same size here is ...oh, I have already forgotten and I JUST looked....either $129. or $139. My extension table is 18" x 24". I really like it, but I guess I already said that.

http://sewingmates.com/

Dina

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

I also love mine!

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.