Need a sewing table
10-12-2011, 08:11 AM
#71
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While I admit that I don't have limited space I would still recommend a U shaped table. Mine has two spaces for machines so I have my sewing machine on one side and my serger on the other. DH bought it for me when we did have limited space and it actually saves space. The table is about six feet. At the time I put a fold up cutting board on our bed to cut things out.
Someone recently had a great idea for ironing. Use a tv table and cover it with the padding and cover of an ironing board. You can keep it close to your sewing table and it doesn't take much space.
Someone recently had a great idea for ironing. Use a tv table and cover it with the padding and cover of an ironing board. You can keep it close to your sewing table and it doesn't take much space.
10-12-2011, 08:12 AM
#72
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This is the link to Ikea's Expedit series, It's $129.00 for the large bookcase and $50 for the desk attachment, you can attach the desk to either side or the center, on the bottom of this page you can see the differnect storage containers. The possibilies are endless. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/pr...75/#/80071319/
10-12-2011, 08:25 AM
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If you are going to make a purchase and space is limited, I would suggest that gidget table.... it allows your machine to be recessed and will give you more work space.
I used 2 matching end tables and put a piece of coutertop on it, works great but wish my machine were recessed for working on larger projects.
I used 2 matching end tables and put a piece of coutertop on it, works great but wish my machine were recessed for working on larger projects.
10-12-2011, 08:33 AM
#74
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I have limited space too. I went to WalMart.com & they had the best selection and reasonable prices. They (also) have free shipping to your closes store. Delvery to the store was fast, with a no hassle pick up. Just follow their instructions. You'll need a print out for pick up verification. Nice and easy!!!!
10-12-2011, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by emmah
Low price option would be to purchase a couple of small drawer units of the right height (or two drawer file cabinets) and top them with a hollow core door. (Our local shop has seconds on the hollow core doors for less than $10.) That way you get a six foot by two or three foot work area, room for sewing, cutting and ironing. I made a removeable ironing surface from a 2'x2' scrap of thin plywood covered with 2 layers of cotton batting (or an old mattress pad would do, and topped it with the material you can get at the fabric store for ironing board covers.
10-12-2011, 10:13 AM
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Trift store, Salvation Army, Goodwill...think beyond what it was meant to be...and what it could become.... use a used strudy wood TV tray as a mini ironing board. used two draw metal file for storage.....have used what is called a personal size folding table when I am quilting....
Do like the look of the unit from Amazon....and everything closes up....
Do like the look of the unit from Amazon....and everything closes up....
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