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stitchinwitch 04-10-2010 10:26 AM

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!

mrsmail 04-10-2010 11:44 AM

I have this set up and it works wonderful.

QUILTKNIT1 04-10-2010 12:07 PM

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?

sbeddingfield 04-10-2010 02:50 PM

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,

marsye 04-10-2010 03:24 PM

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

ProudGranny5 04-10-2010 09:12 PM

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.

marla 04-17-2010 01:24 PM

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

craftybear 04-17-2010 01:29 PM

Have you bought you a cabinet yet?

CRH 04-18-2010 12:02 PM

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!)

MadQuilter 04-18-2010 12:09 PM


Originally Posted by sewnsewer2
That's a nice table.

I got mine from IKEA in case you are interested. I had to put it together and each were sold separately.

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


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