How I gave a sewing table a makeover

jennifersnape

So I was looking for a way to store my sewing machine and accessories because my cupboards were getting so full. I started looking into ‘Horn’ sewing cabinets because the idea of storage plus a work bench/desk seemed so amazing. Even looking at the latest models I found them quite daggy, so I picked up and old vintage one off eBay to make over. 

I started with a light sand and primed. Then I primed again and again until I realised I needed to used a stain blocker primer due to the stain previously used on it. Cut a new top from an oak panel, followed with clear varnish all over and replaced the handles. It is just such a wonderful sewing table I wheel out when ever I have a project. Now it sits in my bedroom usually with washing piled on top of it. 

 

EricL

Hello @jennifersnape

Thank you very much for sharing your sewing table makeover. It's great to hear that you've been given advice about the primer with a stain blocker. Ordinary primers will sometimes not be enough to cover up the stain on older timber pieces. Would it be possible for you to tell us how you organized the shelf inside and how it is kept up once the sewing machine is out? Would it be possible for you to post a photo of the bottom assembly of the shelf? It's a fantastic piece of upcycling and it's always good to know that this table has been given a second life. 

Any other extra information you can share while modifying the cabinet would be very much appreciated.

Again, thank you for sharing your wonderful sewing table makeover.

Eric