Alright I need some input. I need an inexpensive sewing cabinet, SO I was thinking about getting this one from Joanns....the BEST deal...you can use the 50% off online coupon so it's only $128 shipped to my front door?

http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/p...ID=xprd1134127

What do you think? Should I do it?

Hi, I bought a nice wood sewing cabinet from Walmart for $90.00 and has a left side long extension on it. It looks like a piece of furniture.

would you want a cabinet on wheels?

this is the one I bought at Walmart at the store

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Brother-LS...44440320234109

info on the one from walmart and now you get a sewing machine and table for $149.00

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Sewing Machine and Sewing Craft Table bundle. Drop leaf for extra work surface, storage behind roll-open door, 2 adjustable shelves.


Product Details for Brother LS2000 Sewing Machine:

•Full size sewing machine
•20 stitch functions
•Built-in free arm for sewing cuffs and sleeves
•Easy automatic bobbin winding system
•3-Needle position selector
•Variable stitch width and length control
•Built-in accessory storage
•Instructional DVD included
•Instruction manual also included
•Full assortment of accessories
•Stitch functions available for garment construction, decorative stitches, quilting stitches and heirloom stitches
Product Details for Sewing Craft Table:

•Bishop pine finish
•Drop leaf provides extra work space for sewing or crafts
•Storage behind roll-open door includes 2 storage bins and hidden shelf for sewing machine
•2 adjustable shelves behind door
•Top surface is resistant to heat, stains and scratches
•Easy-roll casters
•Open cart dimensions: 63"L x 19-1/2"W x 28-1/2"H
•Closed cart dimensions: 40"L x 19-1/2"W x 28-1/2"H
•Shipped with Sauder's TransGuard package protection, which features hard cardboard edging and shrink-wrap film on the carton, to ensure your delivery arrives damage-free
•Assembly required
•Coordinates with the Fox Glenn collection

We have other Sauder furniture and very nice and sturdy!

The reviews make it sound good. Only one bad review and that because of missing pieces/parts. Everyone else seemed real happy with theirs. Let us know what you decide.

O my I have the walmart one.. but I like yours better...to bad you don't live closer I will have one to get rid off in he next couple of weeks.

GOOD LUCK!

also Big Lots, Walmarts, Lowes carries Sauder furniture

http://www.sauder.com

You know what!!! I just went to office Depot and bought an "L" shaped desk unit...it works great for my piecing machine and my embroidery machine...
It has plenty of drawers and such...and it looks like a piece of furniture and not a sewing cabinet...though my machines sit a top.
I love it...
K

Just wondering - where does the foot pedal cord go through OR does it just plug into machine and then hang from front of area where you might lay your pincushion or scissors or even be in the road of moving your quilt about? One might have to drill a hole through top I guess if not. Also, wondering if you do a lot of fast sewing in quilting or long seams which might loosen the entire structure. You might ask if it is bolted together or just pressed wood and glued. I am thinking about this being a long-term piece of equipment for you, yet, the price is good. Have you checked out the second hand stores in your area? Sometimes those older cabinets are really a good sturdy find! Good luck.

Before I bought my final table, I used a heavy duty church-like long table that organizations put together for functions, etc. It worked for years and was very sturdy. Get two of them and put back to back and you would have a huge amount of space. Plus one could always fold it down when company was coming. Similar ones at SamsClub, Hancocks, etc were not sturdy and had a plastic top. Too noisy and flimsey--I know because I bought one to drag with me to Guild and it now sits in unfinished basement not being used. lol Also, when one puts a cutting board down, be sure to add some of that rolled drawer liner stuff one can get almost any place. It really keeps board from moving. If you put it under machine, it softens the noise factor too.

I have the Joanns large craft table, it has the same casters as the table you are looking at. If one breaks, they are impossible to repair. I found that as long as my table doesn't move for any reason, I can put the caster in place and it won't fall out. That's the only thing I would be concerned about.

I just have a sewing table with an extension so I can make the table larger if I'm doing a larger project. The table came with a small cabinet, the size of a 2-drawer file cabinet, and I put it to the left of the table and put my serger on it.

I have the same one from Wal mart, but only paid 100.00 for it. I like it .

Wow...guess that I was lucky to get the sewing cabinet that I have. When Mom ordered hers from Koala, they sent the wrong one and they said they didn't want it back...for her to keep it or if she knew of someone who could use it. I gladly accepted it since I only had the kitchen table to use. :( Now, my machine sits in a wonderful cabinet and raises and lowers with a remote :D :thumbup: Lots of extra cutting space :thumbup: Tons of storage too :D Koala said it wasn't cost effective to ship it back...( It is priced at $1700 I think )

Good luck on getting the right table for your machine :D

I'd check Craig's list and Freecycle for an older model cabinet before I'd pay that much for a lesser quality item. I got a really nice cabinet (with machine) for $50 through the Trading Post show on our local radio station. I had previously gotten a somewhat smaller one (also with machine) for $25 at a local resale shop. Not too long ago there was a commercial machine complete with table at an estate sale for $250...too bad I didn't have the cash at that point!

I think you can get a better deal with an older more solid table.

Most of the time I just put my machine on my huge solid oak dining room table...very steady, lots of room, and the foot feed rests nicely against the table base.

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.

You might want to shop at an office supply store for a used cabinet. Today(4-8-10)I found a used upolstered task chair in perfect condition at my local store for $20.00. Sure beats the brand name chairs that start at $300.00. It made my day! sherry mcd

Yes, look around as you will find just what you want!

Do you have room for a kitchen table? That way you will have plenty of room to spread the quilt out?

Wow, I love your sewing room! Can I come and sew with you?

I bought a used Computer desk at a yard sale for $25, and have been using it for years for my sewing table. It has drawers on the bottom half, open shelving above. Plus the back is open for cords. Since I gave up machine quilting - and send my work out now to be quilted - I don't have a tabletop space issue. I do have a JoAnn's cutting table, and that is indespensable.

I purchase an old wood kitchen table at auction several years ago. There is plentty of room on top and those simple plastic drawer units we all use roll under it. I have lots of worktable room on top and storage below and I have less than $50. I neglected to mention how sturdy it is.

Thanks, I just wished it was that clean now! :lol:

I am also shopping for a new sewing table.... thank you everyone for your information. I have been looking at one for $650.00. I can't remember the company but they are made here in WI and delievered and set up for you. I really want one. But don't know if I can spend the money. Still thinking....

I bought the same one. Absolutely love it. Mine also came with a rolling stool. It has a cushioned seat that opens for storage.

Couldn't beat the price....I think that I paid about $99. Worth that and more !!!!!!

MaryJane

I used a large old desk, traced around my sewing machine on the top where the large drawer would be and cut out that area. The wood that I cut went into the drawer and my machine set right in there on top. Everything was level. I had to leave it behind when we moved and I sure miss it.

Oldest Daughter and I bought the same one craftybear has and we love them, about 100.00, they sold out fast where we bought ours. It has casters on it and lods lots of stuff, we've had them several years, I haven't seen any at Lowe's around here. We are very happy with ours.

I can't live without mine. Go for it.

I think it's a very nice table and you should go for it!!! I bought a (cheap) L-shaped desk where my serger and Bernina 200 are kept. For my Bernina 440, I bought a table where the machine sits flat for quilting which I dearly love! :D

I think it depends on your space - if you have a dedicated room for sewing the table looks great. I use a bedroom that occasionally has to function as a bedroom. So, I use the 6 ft fold-in-half tables from Sams. For storage I use the roll around drawers from wall mart. I have a dropleaf cutting table that's raised so these carts slide right under the table to keep them out of the way. When I need the 'bed room' I fold up the tables, drop the leaves on the cutting tables, and move the drawers to the garage or my bedroom. Thank heavens I don't have to do that very often!

I would hold out for one that your machine sets flush in.

This is the one I have and it works for me. I'll try to post a pic of my use of the empty space under the leafs. I got it for 50% off, too.

Mine is by Sauder and works very well, as for being on wheels, comes in very handy when something falls between it and the wall

I bought my cabinet from Joann's-not the same model-but I really like it. I especially liked that it was shipped to my door!
Maxine

I have this cabinet and I simply love it! The only draw back is that the sewing machine sits on top (I have a Bernina); if is had a hole for the machine to sit in it would be totally awesome! It took me about 8 hrs to put it all together. I love the fact that it can be folded down and closed all up (mine never has :thumbup: ) With it being on wheels you can easily move it around to work on any side. Right now I have three machines on it, my Bernina, my 12 yr old Babylock serger and my everyday Singer! They are all real close buddies! :lol:

Wow! That looks like a good buy. I have about 9 sewing machines, but another one? for free? oh, yes, I must check this out!!!!

go ahead and pull the trigger, sounds and looks like a good deal to me

Here is my Joann's cabinet.

I found a custom made sewing cabinet on Freecycle. The table is 8 feet long and has a place for sewing machine in the middle. On either sides are 8 drawers for lots of goodies. The neat part is the sewing cabinet comes apart in 3 pieces to transport. Love it!

Oh, Tigger, to be in your shoes! A Koala would be so nice to have. A sewing table and comfy chair are at the top of my wish list.

Also, that Walmart deal with machine and table for 149 would be a super deal for a beginner, wouldn't it?