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sharoney 02-26-2011 08:34 AM

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A board member posted her extension table that she made herself out of plexiglass, so I thought y'all might like to see the sewing table I made.
I started with a 2 ft. x 4 ft. kitchen table that I bought at a garage sale for $20. I built a frame out of 2x4's to fit the outside edges of the table, and attached it to the table with screws from underneath. Then I cut a piece of chipboard to fit the frame, cut out a slot for my machine, and attached the chipboard piece to the frame with screws. Then I covered the whole thing with contac paper to make it slick and smooth. I have it pushed against the wall so my quilt can't fall off the back.
It works great and I'm proud of my handiwork. The whole thing, including the table, cost about $70.

Vanuatu Jill 02-26-2011 08:36 AM

Nice table! Congradulations!

Susanna10 02-26-2011 08:36 AM

that is cool. contact paper good idea. Thank you

pab 02-26-2011 08:36 AM

nice job. pab

Maia B 02-26-2011 08:40 AM

Clever! Very nice result. I hereby authorize you to spend $500 on whatever you want, for having saved that in making the table.

the casual quilter 02-26-2011 08:53 AM

Wow! You did a great job. It looks great and is so functional.

GrannieAnnie 02-26-2011 08:55 AM


Originally Posted by sharoney
A board member posted her extension table that she made herself out of plexiglass, so I thought y'all might like to see the sewing table I made.
I started with a 2 ft. x 4 ft. kitchen table that I bought at a garage sale for $20. I built a frame out of 2x4's to fit the outside edges of the table, and attached it to the table with screws from underneath. Then I cut a piece of chipboard to fit the frame, cut out a slot for my machine, and attached the chipboard piece to the frame with screws. Then I covered the whole thing with contac paper to make it slick and smooth. I have it pushed against the wall so my quilt can't fall off the back.
It works great and I'm proud of my handiwork. The whole thing, including the table, cost about $70.



Great job. Thanks for the ideas.

Stitchnripper 02-26-2011 09:15 AM

You did a great job with the design and execution. And your vintage machine looks adorable sitting in it!

grammysews4u 02-26-2011 09:18 AM

What a nice job you did, the machine is a beauty.love your idea.

Antdebby1 02-26-2011 09:20 AM

You are so talented! Excellent job.


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