Here is an idea - Get 2 identical inexpensive file cabinets. Then, to a salvage shop to buy a countertop that you can ask someone to drill out a well for your machine. Put the file cabinets on each end of the countertop - and VOILA! Your own sewing table - whatever size you want!

I have this set up and it works wonderful.

If your sewing machine does not fit down into the cabinet, giving you a level sewing surface, what is the advantage of having a special table or cabinet?

That is a good cabinet and a good price but if I was you I would check at WalMart and maybe even craigslist too.
Good luck,

I say cock the hammer and pull the trigger! Looks like a nice cabinet. :thumbup:

I have an input to sewing cabinets...what I use.
I have 1 sewing cabinet that came from an auction with my 1957 Singer (call her Nellie) cause she sews like a dream. But for my other machine I am using a computer table that was left behind when my kids moved out. I also have an old secretary desk that was given to me. My embroidery machine sits on it and oh the drawers are absolute.
I usually try to save for other things like fabric...so I tend to be a bit frugel.
The sewing tables that were posted are great..but I use what I have and love it.

miholmes, I sure would take advantage of this cabinent if you have the space. That us a very good deal.

Have you bought you a cabinet yet?

Although Michael indicated he would wait, this thread got me checking on these two tables. I ordered the one from Wal-Mart, (without the machine). The stores no longer have them here, so I ordered it on-line, but with free shipping to my local store. I think it will be very serviceable for my second machine, since I already have a hydralic table for my Bernina!

(Thanks to all who suggested the Wal-Mart one, I can't wait for it to arrive!)

Great solution. Howoes that desk height work for you when you sew?

This is along the lines of what I use. Rather than file cabinets, I got "assembly required" book cases - or cabinets, as they have doors - at Lowes. About $40 each. They face so the doors are at each end. Topped w/ a 2' x 4' piece of wood DH cut a hole in, shelf below, so machine bed is even with top wood.

I find these better for storage than file cabinets, the shelving is more user-friendly for me. The downside is that you have to be sure to have access to both ends so that you can get into them, rather than just opening from the front.

The unit has a 2" - 3" space at the bottom that can be trimmed down, leaving just enough room for the doors to open easily, if you need to adjust the height.

i sure would if i had a place to put it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

wow what a deal !wow !@!!!what a deal !!!

This is the cabinet I have. In fact I have 2 but one is at my daughters. I have also had 2 friend buy it. We are all pleased with it. Mine was $99.00 less the machine. I have had mine for about 7 years and I left it at my daughters. The one I now have I have had for 5 years.

HINT HINT...Do you want it to fit into a corner? My sewing table does and it's the only way I want it. My table is deep and wide so I can store lots of necessay "equipment" on the table and it doesn't get in the way of the sewing. Storage is nice too but you really want the sewing surface. Good luck and let us know what you bought!

I would prefer a cabinet that has a drop down platform for the sewing machine. It's worth the money.
My first sewing table was a computer table with a corner shape and it had a lower inset in front of the inner angle where my sewing machine fit perfectly. Maybe you can find something like that. Mine cost all of $100!

The table at both Walmart and Joanns seem very reasonable. The only thing I would like to add is this: If you plan on doing free motion quilting both of these tables would be very limiting, especially for a large king or queen quilt. I will try to post a picture here of the table I made for quilting. It was easy and cheap to make and works wonderfully. I do have one of the tables from Joann's, it isn't as nice as the one you are looking at. I have had it for 3 years and use it for one of my embroidery machines. I think I paid $99 and it has held up great so I think there quality is very good for the price.

Good luck with your table, if anyone is interested in how I made my quilt table let me know.

Hugs, Gail

I bought one at Walmart to use as an extra space to teach. It's still going great (5 years)

I'll try this again, picture didn't post.

Gail, did you use the foam board like they have at Lowes to fit around your machine? It looks like one I saw, and the lady also had a fold up table from Sams, with the foam board on top, cut to fit around her machine.

I got this same table from Joanns for my birthday I love it it is to roomy and has a drawer and 3shelves. My Son and I put it together went together well I gave 149 for it on sale they are usually 229 so go for it for 128

I bought this same cabinet here in Canada, and I love it. Lots of space and it looks great too, good sewing table height.

My mom got the one from there with the lift in it. I got mine at sears the lift is great but that's just my thought

Yes, that is exactly what it is, with heavy vinyl over the top held on with duck tape. Works great, fabric just glides over the vinyl like butter, then I can take everything down and store when and if the time ever comes that I don't have a quilt to work on. Or when company comes, which ever comes first. LOL. I love having a 4' x 4' area that is closed in.

hugs

Gail, Thanks for the info. Gerbie

Looks great Do you have the plans? Would love to have one similiar

I have 2 lifetime tables, 2' x 4' & 2' x 5', then bought from Home Depot 2, 2'x4' pieces of foam insulation board 2" thick and 2 pieces 1" thick. My machine bed sits 3" from the table. Then from Walmart bought 2 yards of heavy vinyl. Then I put the 2x4 table in the back 2x5 table in the front, laid out foam board, used a bic marker to draw around my machine and cut the foam boards with a knife. laid vinyl over the top, cut out for machine bed, taped it down with duck tape. The cost, not including the tables was around $30. It isn't the prettiest but it is a dream to quilt on. Your quilts slide very easy on the vinyl, in fact I now reccomment using this vinyl instead of buying the Super Slides if the bed of your machine doesn't allow the fabric to move smoothly. Oh, one more thing, I used 2 different sized tables because I wanted the extra room to the right of my machine to hold pins, scissors ect. Very easy!! The really nice thing is that you can take a part and store when not in use.

Good luck with your build, if you have any questions pm me.

Hugs, Gail