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    Home Ā» Furniture Makeover Ā» Repurposed Sewing Table Stenciled

    Repurposed Sewing Table Stenciled

    Modified: Jun 28, 2021 by Gail Wilson
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    How to make a side table out of a repurposed sewing table. Primer, paint, stencil, distress. Easy weekend project. You can DIY it too! #MyRepurposedLife #repurposed #furniture #sewingtable #laptop #desk via @repurposedlife

    Grab yourself a cup of coffee or a Coke, cause my tutorial on this repurposed sewing table is going to be a  long post!

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    Last fall I got this sewing cabinet at a local Goodwill.

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    It had been 19.00, but then they discounted it to 10.24.

    How To: Repurposed Sewing Table

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    Dismantle Sewing Table

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    Someone had put in a support board for the machine. I removed that board and any hardware that was inside.

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    Then, I tipped the machine upside down and took some measurements of the width and depth of the “box”.

    Add a Shelf

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    I cut a board that I had left over from Modern Glass Shelf. The shelves of that project were very heavy and they came packaged in plywood. I used my combination square to measure the position of the shelf.

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    I used my Kreg Jig  to make pocket holes to hold the shelf in place.

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    Here is the shelf installed.

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    Primer Several Projects at a Time

     

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    I primered the sewing cabinet when I did Jan’s bench and the Amazing Grace and Kiss Me Goodnight signs.

    Paint Repurposed Sewing Table Black

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    Next, I used my sprayer to paint it black when I did the the signs.

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    I had sanded the finish off the top so it had a smooth surface after being painted.

    Add A Stencil

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    I used my Damask harmony  stencil from Cutting Edge Stencil to give the top some pizzazz.

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    You can also check out how I did this same pattern on a mirror.

    Distress Paint and Stencil

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    I wanted to sand the image so that it would not be raised at all. Because I wanted it to appear that it was part of the original design. I sanded the black to distress it.

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    Cathy and I have done a few other side tables, do you like green or blue green?

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    This side table would be great for a laptop.

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    The laptop could be stored neatly inside.

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    This sweet little repurposed sewing cabinet into a side table has already found a new home!

    Check out the updated louvered door hall tree:
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    For now I’m finished with it. Jamie may use it in her booth as is. If she doesn’t then I will list it on Craig’s List and “build to suit”. Smile

    gail

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    Gail reinvented herself during a midlife crisis and has found purpose again. She hopes you will find new ideas for old things and pick up a few tools along the way.

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    1. Lisa Gallagher

      November 27, 2020 at 10:15 pm

      Nice! I love the stencil idea. I too have one of these cabinets waiting to be redone. Curious about the door in the front. In the pics you were painting it with it open, you hadn’t sealed it shut. Does it still open in the finished piece?

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      • Gail Wilson

        November 30, 2020 at 7:09 pm

        Lisa,

        It's long gone and I don't recall exactly. But I'm pretty sure I would have mentioned it had I glued the front shut. šŸ™‚ Sometimes when I upcycle sewing machine tables, I take the FRAME off the top, then secure the LID to the base where the top no longer is functional.

        Hope this helps!

        gail

    2. lannieseanpatel

      October 05, 2012 at 9:20 pm

      Thank you for this post! You give me hope that I can re-habilitate a free sewing machine table I got a thrift store, but it has a laminate top, with presseed particle board with real wood legs. I think I will do what you did remove all the pieces place a custome fit wood plank and use it as a table stand! I will keep you posted šŸ™‚

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    3. Amanda

      December 13, 2011 at 7:03 pm

      I'm so glad I found this post! I'm upcycling this exact sewing cabinet! I need a small desk downstairs for a sort of "mommy station"...laptop, general office supplies, bills, coupons etc. I was having trouble figuring out how to finish it as well as how to go from having the little flappy inside bottom piece to having a whole shelf in there.

      It's going somewhere out in the open downstairs, so it needed to match the traditional decor...despite my desire for something fun and funky. But staining is more work than I'm willing to put in (I'm 6 months pregnant), and a solid color paint would be boring. I wanted it to stand out without looking out of place. I love the stencil idea!!

      Thanks for the inspiration!!

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    4. missbmckay

      May 26, 2011 at 5:57 pm

      Super cute! Great job. I love the use of the stencil. What a steal at that price.

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    5. HomeDefined.com

      May 26, 2011 at 4:40 pm

      Oh my goodness WAY cool Gail!!!!!! LOVE it.. you just keep stretching MY imagination! šŸ™‚

      Debra
      DesignHouse Inc
      http://homedefined.com

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    6. malia

      May 25, 2011 at 2:44 pm

      wow those projects are wonderful... i am especially taken by you stenciling... looks so old and cool

      Reply
    7. Full Circle Creations

      May 25, 2011 at 1:50 pm

      Great job and idea on storage!

      Holly

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    8. Baye

      May 25, 2011 at 12:28 pm

      I used to work in a habitat Restore. At any given time there would be at least three of these sewing machine tables lined up. I am kicking myself right now for not doing something like this. The laptop desk idea is perfect. I need one, my son needs one. I need to get over to the Restore today.

      I'd snap that louvered hall tree in a heartbeat. Wish I lived in your area! Guess I'll need to look for old shutters today, too.

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    9. Linda@Coastal Charm

      May 25, 2011 at 3:27 am

      Gail,
      Now you did an outstanding job on this one...looks very pretty!!!

      Blessings,
      Linda

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    10. Linda Higgins

      May 25, 2011 at 2:46 am

      Oh my goodness, THAT LOOKS LIKE MY SEWING TABLE THAT I SOLD 10 YEARS AGO AT A GARAGE SALE IN ERDA UTAH. I think I sold it for $20. My dad bought it for me in 1966 when I was 14! I used the sewing machine until the day I sold it! It was used when he bought it and paid probably $20 for it! WOW! good job! Did it have the machine with it?

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    11. Rosemary@villabarnes

      May 25, 2011 at 2:16 am

      Fantastic transformation on the sewing stand. Love the contrast.

      Reply
    12. Midwest Cottage and Finds!

      May 25, 2011 at 12:41 am

      i love it!! the black is my favorite--very very cool!!
      chris

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    13. Michele {The Scrap Shoppe}

      May 24, 2011 at 9:02 pm

      Two GREAT projects, Gail! I love that you made the sewing table to suit your needs. Its lovely!

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    14. Suzanne@Meridian Road

      May 24, 2011 at 7:13 pm

      I LOVE it! That table looks so classy, and it's functional now, too.
      Thanks! You gave me some ideas for my table.

      The hall tree is really cute, too.

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    15. The Primitive Skate

      May 24, 2011 at 3:48 pm

      OMG! This is too funny! I purchased a sewing cabinet (empty) at goodwill a few weeks ago for $7.99. I couldn't decide how to do paint it. I posted a picture on my Blog for suggestions. And I read your Blog post today and seen what a BEAUTIFUL transformation that you did with yours. Wow! What a great idea. Thanks for sharing.
      Sandi

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    16. Terri

      May 24, 2011 at 3:24 pm

      Love, love, love BOTH of these projects. I have seen several of those sewing machine tables around "thrift-dom" and never knew what to do with them! Darling and idea!

      And that louvered door hall tree is adorable...so many possibilities! Great job!

      Reply
    17. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper

      May 24, 2011 at 1:32 pm

      supercute, gail! i love the finish you gave it, too... i am impressed!

      Reply
    18. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper

      May 24, 2011 at 1:32 pm

      supercute, gail! i love the finish you gave it, too... i am impressed!

      Reply
    19. Suzanne

      May 24, 2011 at 12:47 pm

      Love the repurposed sewing table -- so beautiful and practicle!

      Reply
    20. Granny

      May 24, 2011 at 12:46 pm

      You did a great job on the sewing table. The hall tree is awesome and I'll bet it won't last long Jamie will have to wait for the next set of shutters. šŸ™‚

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    21. Terri @ Creative Eyedias

      May 24, 2011 at 12:32 pm

      LOVE the sewing table! Very cute idea. The stencil is great! You could probably make some big $$ on this one - saw something at HomeGoods that was not nearly this nice for like $200!

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    22. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.

      May 24, 2011 at 12:13 pm

      Love your sewing machine cabinet! You really went the extra mile on this one. And you got a great deal too. There is a whole row of these caninets at my Goodwill, but they are really expensive!

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    23. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.

      May 24, 2011 at 12:13 pm

      Love your sewing machine cabinet! You really went the extra mile on this one. And you got a great deal too. There is a whole row of these caninets at my Goodwill, but they are really expensive!

      Reply
    24. Mary

      May 24, 2011 at 12:10 pm

      Gail,

      What a beautiful job on the sewing machine cabinet! You are so talented. I love those two colors at the end of the post. I have been so drawn to them lately. They are constantly popping up in my inspiration folder.

      Reply
    25. Megan

      May 24, 2011 at 11:37 am

      Love the colors and the stencil, so darrrrrling!!

      Reply
    26. Coleen's Corner

      May 24, 2011 at 11:08 am

      Love it! I've passed by sewing cabinets time and time again because my brain couldn't think outside of the box as to what one could become. You've opened doors for me! I really love the design - you have such a keen sense for design!

      Reply
    27. Lydia

      May 24, 2011 at 10:57 am

      Love both these projects!!! Really love the louvred-door hall tree, very "cottage-y." You are so talented (and hard working!)

      Reply
    28. Jan@southernjunkin'

      May 24, 2011 at 10:52 am

      Ms Sewing Cabinet looks good! I repurposed one too and a sweet student bought it for college room!
      Blessings!!

      Reply
    29. Susan

      May 24, 2011 at 10:49 am

      Gail, you did some amazing work on that sewing table! Love the Hall tree!

      Reply
    30. A Pretty Pastime

      May 24, 2011 at 10:41 am

      Gail it's absolutely beautiful! I LOVE the damask design.

      Reply

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