Sewing Extension Table
04-01-2010, 04:40 AM
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I decided to get creative, and make my own extension table. I wasn't ready to pay over $100 just for one that was only going to extend the space a little bit.
So, this is my new extension table that I made, all by myself.
This is when its up against the machine. I will add more photos after I publish the first time.
You know the old saying, "measure twice, cut once." Well, I measured the machine and that part is all well and good. But, I forgot to measure the table! So the table my machine used to be on, was too narrow (front to back) to put my new extension table on. LOL :P Luckily I had another table to use, and its perfect as far as width.
So, this is my new extension table that I made, all by myself.
This is when its up against the machine. I will add more photos after I publish the first time.
You know the old saying, "measure twice, cut once." Well, I measured the machine and that part is all well and good. But, I forgot to measure the table! So the table my machine used to be on, was too narrow (front to back) to put my new extension table on. LOL :P Luckily I had another table to use, and its perfect as far as width.
The pieces can be arranged and rearranged to what ever works
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Heavy duty velcro strips hold the sections together
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Pre-cut PVC with smooth bottoms - glued on
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04-01-2010, 04:47 AM
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Wow, I barely got this up and you guys responded already! Thanks! :-) I had the lady at Lowes cut one piece to get the piece in front. Then just used the leftover piece, and one other whole piece to put the rest together. It's portable, sturdy, and it really works! LOL. The legs are just pvc that is pre-cut - my machine is about 3" high, and these legs were just short of that, but with the height of the plexi on top, its almost level - not that far off that it makes a difference.
And, its portable so I can take it anywhere with me (a little bulky but not that heavy).
And it didn't cost that much.
And, its portable so I can take it anywhere with me (a little bulky but not that heavy).
And it didn't cost that much.
04-01-2010, 04:50 AM
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This is great!!!!!!!!! I will be looking into getting something like this set up. You are right the "bought" ones are way too small. Also great way to make a light box!!!!!!! Could use some of those LED lights thats that are battery operated!!!!!!!!
04-01-2010, 06:09 AM
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great idea- I have a question - how stable is it when manipulating a quilt over it. Looks like the supports would shift around. Do you have rubber on the bottom and top of the pvc pipe to keep it steady?
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