Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums >
  • Main
  • I wanna sewing table!!!! >
  • I wanna sewing table!!!!

  • I wanna sewing table!!!!

    Thread Tools
     
    Old 09-20-2012, 03:16 PM
      #1  
    Junior Member
    Thread Starter
     
    awf60's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Nov 2010
    Location: Wyoming
    Posts: 264
    Default I wanna sewing table!!!!

    I need a sewing table! I'm tired of setting things up on the kitchen table every time I want to sew. Any recommendations on sewing tables you've purchased or built?
    awf60 is offline  
    Old 09-20-2012, 03:43 PM
      #2  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Apr 2011
    Location: Bosque County, Texas
    Posts: 2,709
    Default

    I have a table that my father made. It is 30"wide by 5' long and I have put risers under the legs to make it taller. Sometimes I decide I like it at regular table height and take the risers out. I definitely like having the height adjustable. I keep my sewing machines on it and also a small plastic hobby chest what contains all of my thread.
    TanyaL is offline  
    Old 09-20-2012, 03:44 PM
      #3  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Oct 2009
    Location: SC
    Posts: 1,909
    Default

    I have a Perfexxion system which is perfect for me...I have my embroidery machine on one end, my Janome 6600P in the middle and a couple more machines on the other end. Downside is that it's rather pricey...upside is that I needed the space.
    I have also got a couple of friends who have the Gidget (spelling??) table and they really like those. So I guess it just depends on what you need...
    Good luck!
    momto5 is offline  
    Old 09-20-2012, 03:46 PM
      #4  
    Super Member
     
    katier825's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Mar 2009
    Location: FL
    Posts: 7,084
    Default

    If it's just for sewing, the plastic folding tables are handy to have around. I got one from Office Depot that has legs that will adjust every 2", which is nice. It was more expensive than the ones I saw elsewhere, but on those, there weren't many height options with the legs. There are some portable ones with inserts that will allow your machine to sit down inside it, making it easier for quilting. They are small though and you'd probably need to put it up against another table for quilting. If you are looking for a furniture type of table, there are many, some pretty expensive. I saw one at my LQS that was around $1800.

    There are a bunch on this site. I haven't purchased a table there, but I think I have purchased feet for my machines there.

    http://www.sewvacdirect.com/deluxe-p...FQSxnQodoHQAEA
    katier825 is offline  
    Old 09-20-2012, 03:49 PM
      #5  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Aug 2010
    Location: Central Iowa
    Posts: 2,347
    Default

    I have a older cabinet that did have a sewing machine with it. It was a 60's cabinet so my husband took out machine and made a cutout to fit my newer machine and now I have a nice cabinet with three drawers I like it.
    newbee3 is offline  
    Old 09-20-2012, 03:52 PM
      #6  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Nov 2011
    Location: California
    Posts: 1,987
    Default

    My friend just bought this one. She likes it. Shop around, I did see it on sale once. http://www.wayfair.com/Sauder-Sewing...FeaDQgody2oA2Q
    tesspug is offline  
    Old 09-20-2012, 03:57 PM
      #7  
    Power Poster
     
    joyce888's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Oct 2010
    Location: Georgia
    Posts: 11,189
    Default

    Check out your local Goodwill, Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity for a decent kitchen table, preferably square or rectangle. Cut a hole the size of your machine where you want to sit. Build a box, attach on the bottom side to hold your machine (be sure to cut a hole for the cords). Add risers and you've got a very inexpensive sewing table.
    joyce888 is offline  
    Old 09-20-2012, 03:57 PM
      #8  
    Senior Member
     
    Join Date: Feb 2011
    Location: central indiana
    Posts: 686
    Default

    The best investment I ever made was a SewEzi portable sewing table. It allows my machine to be at the proper height for my arms and wrists and I can sew for hours without strain. It has interchangeable inserts for different machines and is slick so material slides across it. I can set it up anywhere and it fits in my car for taking to retreats. I waited until i could test it out at a show and it was sent to me in a very study shipping carton. I love it.

    Before i used a office supply store table that did not have adjustable legs. The machine was 2-3 inches too high and it was uncomfortable to sew with only the extension table. Doable and I did use it for years and it only cost less than $40 new. Now it is my cutting table and the extension table for the Sewezi.
    sweetana3 is offline  
    Old 09-20-2012, 04:33 PM
      #9  
    Super Member
     
    Deb watkins's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Apr 2009
    Location: Horseheads, NY 14845
    Posts: 4,025
    Default

    My first sewing table was a desk. It had three drawers on the left side, making it ideal for me to sit with the machine on the right side. Of course, through the years, I have needed more space.....
    Deb watkins is offline  
    Old 09-20-2012, 05:00 PM
      #10  
    Senior Member
     
    Dingle's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jan 2009
    Location: So. Nevada
    Posts: 814
    Default

    Originally Posted by tesspug
    My friend just bought this one. She likes it. Shop around, I did see it on sale once. http://www.wayfair.com/Sauder-Sewing...FeaDQgody2oA2Q


    Wal-Mart on line carries this table for $119.00 with free shipping to your store. It also comes in pine. I have 2 of them. I bought one and then my Sister decided she didn't want hers anymore and had her Hubby build her one so I took hers. My BIL put a hole in one of them so I could set my machine down in it. If you want to look on WM's site, just put sewing table in the search and they will come up.
    Dingle is offline  
    Related Topics
    Thread
    Thread Starter
    Forum
    Replies
    Last Post
    lyndawn
    Pictures
    20
    01-10-2009 07:42 AM
    sewnsewer2
    Pictures
    12
    07-16-2008 02:37 PM
    sewnsewer2
    Pictures
    31
    07-11-2008 10:23 PM

    Posting Rules
    You may not post new threads
    You may not post replies
    You may not post attachments
    You may not edit your posts

    BB code is On
    Smilies are On
    [IMG] code is On
    HTML code is On
    Trackbacks are Off
    Pingbacks are Off
    Refbacks are Off



    FREE Quilting Newsletter