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Quilting: Sewing Table Makeover (Drop it Low!)
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Sewing Table Makeover (Drop it Low!)

QUILTING BLISS

The recessed shelf from underneath
The cut hole (jigsaws are dangerous!)
the planned hole
the frame for the recessed shelf
QUILTING BLISS
My little helper
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Difficulty:

Category: Quilting

Type of item: Functional

For: Home

Style: Casual


Materials

Very hardcore power tools, a few hardware items and a lot of muscle! ;)

What was your inspiration?

I wanted a recessed sewing table. I was going to buy a kangaroo kabinet but decided I wanted my new sewing machine more. Sooo, I thought I'd make one. I did a lot of online research and cut and pasted different ideas to come up with my own plan. (With a lot of texting to my engineer uncle!)

What are you most proud of?

I am so proud of this! There were a few minor hiccups but it came out pretty perfect! If anyone wants to take it on, feel free to ask advice.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Plan ahead! Allow access to all your cords, knobs, switches, knee lifter, etc. Think it all through before cutting.

 

7 comments

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joylyn95125 on craftsy.com
Feb 03, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I've been trying to figure this out for a long time. Kitchen table coming in the room this will take away the problem. I have the top plastic piece but it doesn't fix a lg. quilt because it hangs up on it maybe this will work.
Pamillia on craftsy.com
Jan 17, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Renee C, BRAVO ... You rock. Wonderful job & very impressive. I really like your little helper, Wish that I still had one. Thank you for sharing. :-)
Renee C on craftsy.com
Jan 17, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks so much!
Sharon M. on craftsy.com
Jan 16, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Great job! And with the acrylic piece laying on top, you have a smooth service too! Did you secure it to your table top and figure its dimensions into your plans?
Renee C on craftsy.com
Jan 17, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks for the praise! It is not secured to the table. You can remove it so you can easily take the machine out if you need to. I made sure that the height of the shelf left the machine sitting about 1/4" above the surface so the acrylic top could fit into its normal place on the machine. I saw that someone else did that in one of the projects that I researched and it worked perfectly.
tjmojo on craftsy.com
Jan 15, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
You are very brave! Thank you for sharing your new set-up. Enjoy.
Renee C on craftsy.com
Jan 16, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks! I had to share with people who would appreciate it. My husband says, "Good job!" But he really doesn't get it ;)