Repurposed Sewing Table Stenciled
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Grab yourself a cup of coffee or a Coke, cause my tutorial on this repurposed sewing table is going to be a long post!
It had been 19.00, but then they discounted it to 10.24.
How To: Repurposed Sewing Table
Dismantle Sewing Table
Someone had put in a support board for the machine. I removed that board and any hardware that was inside.
Then, I tipped the machine upside down and took some measurements of the width and depth of the “box”.
Add a Shelf
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.
Here is the shelf installed.
Primer Several Projects at a Time
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
Next, I used my sprayer to paint it black when I did the the signs.
I had sanded the finish off the top so it had a smooth surface after being painted.
Add A Stencil
I used my Damask harmony stencil from Cutting Edge Stencil to give the top some pizzazz.
You can also check out how I did this same pattern on a mirror.
Distress Paint and Stencil
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.
Cathy and I have done a few other side tables, do you like green or blue green?
This side table would be great for a laptop.
The laptop could be stored neatly inside.
This sweet little repurposed sewing cabinet into a side table has already found a new home!
Check out the updated louvered door hall tree:
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”. 
gail
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Love the repurposed sewing table — so beautiful and practicle!
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. 🙂
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!
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!
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!
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.
Love the colors and the stencil, so darrrrrling!!
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!
Love both these projects!!! Really love the louvred-door hall tree, very “cottage-y.” You are so talented (and hard working!)
Ms Sewing Cabinet looks good! I repurposed one too and a sweet student bought it for college room!
Blessings!!
Gail, you did some amazing work on that sewing table! Love the Hall tree!
Gail it’s absolutely beautiful! I LOVE the damask design.