My new sewing table is actually the INGO Table from IKEA.
My father cut out an opening and created a base underneath to hold the sewing machine. He also created inserts to create a flush surface with the table and my sewing machines, but I'll show those off in part 2 of the sewing room makeover reveal.
Here's a view from underneath.
Since this table needs to work with two sewing machines, the sewing machine base needs to be adjustable. My dad created these dials to make the height adjustment easier when I need to switch out my machines.
One thing that I also find beneficial in a sewing room is to have portable furniture. My sewing room is usually arranged to best meet the needs of my current project. This requires some wheels. We measured all my table heights and adjusted them so they would all be the same height after the wheels were added.
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| Here's my dad! Everyone wave and say, "Hello!" |
We marked our table legs, sawed off the excess, and drilled our holes for the wheels to be inserted.
With a little tap of a hammer, these wheels became a permanent fixture on my table.
What I failed to take any pictures of is the painting process of my new sewing table. It's now white and matches the other tables in my sewing room very nicely. You'll see the finished table in part 2 of the reveal.
My new cutting/extention table is the NORDEN Table from IKEA. This table provides lots of storage and a versitile surface to meet any of my sewing room needs. The best thing about this table is the ability to collapse it and move it when I don't need it.
We also added wheels to this table. My father used a Japanese hand saw to trim the table legs. This saw cuts through wood like butter and it's for intricate wood working.
Stay tuned for part 2 of the reveal. I'm so excited to share this with you!
Bring your dad over to my house!!! His work is fantastic and you are going to have the greatest room when it is all done, can't wait to see more!
ReplyDeleteOoh, I am so jealous of that table...it's just what I have been dreaming of.
ReplyDeleteYour dad is a sweetie! Looks like you have to hold your mouth right to get a good straight cut with the saw, lol!
I agree with these other ladies. I'm super jealous and I need your dad to come here and make one for me! ;) I can't wait to see the finished product!
ReplyDeleteLucky you. My dad doesn't know the difference between a hammer and a screwdriver. And I am too afraid of motored tools to do it myself (and I don't have the skill either). A flat and large sewing table is a great luxury.
ReplyDeleteI'm making myself one of those tables for my sewing machine this summer! I'd love to hear how you painted it (and about these inserts that make it completely flush)! You have to share a before and after picture of your sewing space!
ReplyDeleteWe all want your Dad's expertise....:) Me included....wow!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so anxious to see the reveal. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYou are a lucky girl to have such a talented and willing father! I didn't think it would be possible, but I measured and I can indeed fit a table that size in my tiny sewing room! In place of the desk I'm currently using. Hmmm . . . may have to talk to my talented son-in-law. Maybe if i say please? :o) Looking forward to Part 2!
ReplyDeleteIt's so handy to have a handy dad! Congrats!! Looking forward to part 2. Am saving this post for my handy DH when I get a new machine.
ReplyDeleteI love studio furniture on wheels - so versatile. I recently made a rolling design wall, although I haven't blogged about it yet. I'm really looking forward to seeing part 2 of your studio makeover.
ReplyDeleteplease I need your Dad!! I bought a new table from Ikea 4 weeks ago and it is still in its box waitiing to be assembled, it is the bjursta extendable one which will be a kitchen and sewing table one day. How good to have wheels on yours and sinking the sewing machine in is a wonderful idea, will make the quilting so much easier, what a talent you Dad has, see where your creativity comes from. Your room is going to be perfect, hurry up with more photos.
ReplyDeleteThis is great...I wish we had somebody like that. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteIsn't it great to have a handy dad? Your table looks great! I can't wait to see part 2. I am redoing my sewing room right now too so I am looking everywhere for ideas :).
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see part 2! I agree, too : your dad is so talented and handy!
ReplyDeleteDoes your Dad fancy a trip to the UK?!? What a lovely man :)
ReplyDeleteI see many others had the same idea I do of 'borrowing' your dad. My dad would be willing to do these things but a 'finish carpenter' he is not, and at 80+ his former quality work is now quite, um, 'rustic' could be a good word.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see your room when it is all done, sure liking your tables-nice to have such a handy dad!
ReplyDeleteOh, wow--what a great job your dad did! I'd love it if my dad (or DH) would do some similar carpentry for me, no matter how "rustic." Your sewing table looks perfect, and your cutting/extension table seems wonderful as well.
ReplyDeleteWhoops--I see from above that it's Lee's dad with the "rustic" skills, and not yours. Lucky you--enjoy your refurbished sewing space when it's ready!
DeleteI purchased a cutting table from a sewing store and it was a lot of money, I'll bet yours was a lot less and you had a fun afternoon to boot. Look forward to seeing the finished sewing room.
ReplyDeleteHi Dad! What a handy guy. So nice for him to lend his talents to making your sewing room a nicer, more practical space!
ReplyDeleteLove your new tables! I am wanted a recessed spot for my machine. Nice to have a handy dad around!
ReplyDeleteIt is going to be fun to watch your sewing room come to life. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove your dad!!!!!!!! Great teamwork for great ideas! Thank you and your family for sharing. :0)
ReplyDeleteHow blessed you are! Came over from H2H to visit! Amazing!
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ReplyDeleteDo you have a link or name of the Japanese hand saw? It looks very nice and easy to use.
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