Sewing Cabinet
 

I have been inspired by all of you. My machine was in one room, the fabric in another and basically all my stuff had no home. I don't have the space for a studio but I was inspired to clean out a section of my bedroom and localize everything. I love it! Right now I'm sewing on a rickety table and I need something more. I don't have I lot of room but I think I may have found the right cabinet. It closes up to 26" and has lots of space when I need it. What do you think? https://www.sylviadesign.com/product/model-100/

I think you will really like having your machine flush in a cabinet. It makes piecing/quilting so much easier!

I have never heard of this company. Looks very nice! There is only one dealer on my state that sells these. Have you seen them in person?? Pricing looks reasonable !

Sandy

Having a cabinet like that seems like it would work nicely for you. It will probably inspire you to work on quilting more often too.

I am sorry I think it costs to much not to have the insert included. There is no mention of type of wood. Then to have to put it together is to much. JoAnns on line has that quality on line. I would check Craigslist in your area. You could use an old sewing cabinet and get the same effect.

Sew Ezi cabinet
 

Check out the Sew-Ezi portable table. It comes with the insert and a wonderful nylon canvas carry case and you can put a card table or other folding table wherever you need it for extra " landing space" for your quilting. I also have. $2k koala cabinet and use the Sew -Ezi table daily ...go figure. Just check them out...oh, the Sew -Ezi is less than the one you are showing that is made of particle board. My two cents worth.

Carly in SC
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I also have a Sew-Ezi and agree that it is well put together. I know when I got mine my husband was impressed with it. I got the little swing out tray and really don't like it so I don't think I would waste my money on any of the extras. The cool thing about it is that it is easy to put up and store and to take with you.

I have a table similar to that but has drawers down the right side as well. Cheapie, particle board but it does the job for me and has been for about the last 20+ years. I don't machine quilt so not having the machine flush doesn't really bother me. Although you could easily cut out a piece and build a small shelf with some brackets underneath to have the machine flush if that is your preference. Didn't notice the price but I would certainly check craigslist in your area as well. Can't tell you how many machine tables are in my area. Usually very reasonable and I'm sure most could be adapted to suit your machine if needed.

I don't know anything about that brand but you should check out allbrands.com. I just saw the table you are interested in there for slightly less and with free shipping. You might also look around the site for other options. I bought a sewing table from them years ago and they were good to deal with.

Nice cabinet.

Seems pretty pricey for what it is. I would do some more research .

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*** Too expensive for me.
*** I would shop CL to see if I coud find something else.
*** If it is particle (MDF) I would pass on it.
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That seems like a lot of money for that kind and quality cabinet but it it suits your needs now, do it. Maybe others on the board have ideas as to where you can find similar products for less. Otherwise, it looks to be a great combination of space efficiency and convenience of use. Let us know how it works for you.

That cabinet looks a lot like the old sewing cabinets sewers of the last generation used to have....but made of real wood. If I were you...I would look on craigslist or a thrift store for one. I have seen them for about $25-50. Some even have drawers. (and some come with old machines...that I bet you could sell to one of the vintage lovers on here!

I have the Sew Easy table also - it is sturdy, you tell them the machine you have and they send the insert that fits your machine and the table. I went ahead and got the insert to fit to make it a flat surface too. It was cheaper than the one you show and it came in 2 days.

Thanks all! I looked at the SewEzi and I really like it, but at 35" it's just too big for my small area. As for Craig's List, I've been looking for a couple of months now. It's probably our relatively small population but I just haven't found anything small enough that is still portable. There will be no designated spot for it. I appreciate all the input!

You will love having designated space for your sewing machine.

Respectively, and speaking from experience, a leaf on the right side of the cabinet is needed for pin cushion, etc........I have my cabinet butted up to a chest that level with my cabinet to achieve the needed space.

I also have the plastic drop in piece to make the machine level with the cabinet. I have found it to be very wobbly and it interferes with trying to use it. Have it stored and just leave my machine up and I piece with it as it. And, mine was made specifically for my machine and cabinet. Do be careful.

All in all, for the price you are looking at and the size you want/need......I would think you could pay someone to build your cabinet with two lift up pieces....one which hold the machine (usually on the back) and one which supports that piece (usually on the front). I am trying to describe the way 'old' sewing cabinets used to look.

Good luck and enjoy whatever you decide to buy.

Goodwill stores are great place to find sewing cabinets that are very inexpensive and usable.

If you have the $$$, the space, the need, and it meets your expectations, buy it. Get it done.

MDF is sturdy, lighter weight and less expensive. Solid wood is very heavy and 3-4 times more expensive than MDF. I love the idea of wood but the expense, no. Not to mention moving it around, getting it up to the second floor, etc. I look on craigslist ,etc all the time and rarely run across a cabinet in decnt shape, etc. I scored one of those "older" tables from the early 90's that allows my machine to sit flush with the surface and I love it.(($80). It was well taken care of. I do want an airlift tho so I continue to dream, for now.

Enjoy your new cabinet and dont second guess your decision. Get sewing!

sandy

I recently was in the market to get some sort of cabinet for my Babylock Plain Jane quilting machine (straight stitch medium arm machine). I hate sewing unless my machine is flush so I set about looking for some sort of cabinet. Good grief... the prices. Looked at Sew-easy and the Sylvia's as possibilities but honestly didn't even want to spend that much. I was sitting in my sewing room one night and an idea hit me. It took some help from a friend but it is going to work. I had an old particle board computer table in my room that was there holding plants. I have no idea how I came to have the table since I've inherited my mom's furnished house. She never bought much furniture in her life but had gifts over the years. That computer table had a keyboard tray that pulled out. I thought if I could get a hole cut in the top to do for my Babylock and somehow put boards or something on it to make the machine flush it might work. My close friends husband took on the task. He cut the hold and put some boards underneath to bring the machine flush. It worked!!! I can pull the table up to the front of another table and have a place for the quilts to rest as I'm quilting. I was so excited I couldn't contain myself. I am 64 and needing to scale down and certainly don't need to buy more furniture. You might think about something like that!! Of course it depends on your age and situation. If I were a young person, I might spring for a new cabinet but at my age I certainly didn't want too!

I have one similar to that be it closes up from the front and looks like a night stand. Yes it was pricey but to me it was worth every cent. I can store my machine in it and it dose save space. Like you I sew in a small bed room. JoAn

I have a cheap Walmart cabinet that is serving me very well. It was a "you put together" cabinet that I ordered from Walmart.com. It folds up to a very compact cabinet, but has storage for the machine, shelves, plus "baskets" on the door for supplies.

I can echo "alwaysstitching"...i bought the cabinet from Walmart on line..it was about $110.00. Got ship to store free....put it together myself. I LOVE it. closes and looks like a piece of furniture - has storage in the doors and on the side. You should check out their site before you decide.

I need to localize my sewing as well. Good job for getting it done!!

I would also be interested to know what it's made out of. From the pictures it appears to be pressed wood and since I didn't see any mention of the type of wood used, I would guess it is pressed wood. I'd have a hard time paying much of anything for pressed wood. It's not that durable especially if it happens to get wet.

Before you spend the money, please check out the Sauder cabinet. I ordered this and it was shipped to the local Walmart for pick up. I only paid $119 for it but you can get it for $99 when it goes on sale.

The Sauder cabinet doesn't have the inset for the machine, I use my sew steady table to create a level sewing surface.

If you want to be able to put you machine down level with the table, look into the Arrow table. They have a couple of different ones and they are priced based on the size of the machine. The lift mechanism is manual and adjusts to different heights. The pictures below are of the one I have. Because my machine was older, and not as wide as the newer machines, I had to put in inserts in the gaps (I cut up a thick plastic place mat to make the inserts). The table cost less than $150.

Well that's kaboshed. Because I live in AK, it was going to be 450.00 for shipping. I'm going to see if my local sewing machine place can order it for me. Thanks, everyone for the great information! I'll keep looking.

Do you have an old office desk that has all the drawers? I got 1 from a friend and he cut the center to fit my machine with a shelf so it was flush with the top of the desk. I love it and since it was "free" even better.

I agree on all comments.

The table is available on Amazon with free shipping.

My biggest problem is space. I would love a nice big table but until I get rid of a kid or two, that ain't happening.

Hey lalaland, you and I have the same two cabinets! I keep my Juki (straight stitch machine) on top of the Sauder, and my Singer (with all the fancy stitches) on top of the Gidget table. I don't put my Singer into the drop-down because it's too much of a hassle to get to the bobbin. :)

Sewing Table
 

I never realized how much easier sewing would be until I got this desk, it has a function for hiring & lowering the machine-I am in love and want more desks w/ inserts for my other machines. Sorry I don't know the brand as I bought it off craig's list a while back.

looks like a nice cabinet

I don't know what you are paying for this one but if you are happy with it that's all that matters. I've been looking for the right one for my room for years, hoping not to have to move the treadmill out of my sewing room because the only other place to put it is in our master bedroom. But I stumbled upon the Quilter's Vision made by Tailormade at a store in Portland, Oregon on sale for almost half off and it's everything I could dream of in a cabinet. DH told me when I got home to measure, to go ahead and order it and we'll figure it out with the treadmill. So we will be moving that out and moving the sewing machine cabinet in. I will certainly use it more than treadmill LoL! A girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do!!!

If you need something that folds up, I think the Sew-Ezi looks great -- lots of rave reviews online.
You can buy an insert for most any machine, but this does add to your cost...check them out online.
If you can find one with drawers or storage, this is a big plus.
Do think about whether you're really going to need to fold it up, and put your sewing machine & projects away somewhere...you may not need a folding table?

Very nice cabinet for small area. Just make sure the opening for your sewing machine is large enough that your machine fits down into it. Cabinets come with different size inserts. I really do love the machine sewing area being level with the table top. Happy sewing!!

Pat

Your cabinet looks something like the one I got my daughter off Craigslist for $40 a few years ago. Not the exact same one. On hers one of the doors opens and supports a shelf. I think Walmart sold it for about $150. I holds a lot of stuff and stores the sewing machine under it when not in use ... Yeah Right ??? Like quilters ever store their machines.

This cabinet IMHO is quite spendy. However, if this is what you need at this time in life....go for it. You can always sell it....change things around when you have room. Ideally, one wants to sew!!! Do what works for you in the NOW. There is always time later to change things. I love my sew ez table too. It is on wheels and I can move it around. It is great for a lot of things. However, it does not store things like this cabinet does. I recently posted a great alternative on the Wanted looking to find section. Using a $35.00 adjustable table from Walmart you can have someone make a top as large as you want, or just use it as is.....until you find room or ????? Again it is a table, without any storage, but certainly a lot cheaper and will do the job. I could send pictures if I knew how to post them. Or I could send them to an email if you like.