DIY Sewing Table Plans
Want a real sewing table for under $100?
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Here’s my sewing table plans, made to adapt to an
existing table. This sewing table tutorial uses the
IKEA INGO table as it’s base, but you can use most
any table you have, or even DIY the entire table! If
you use these plans on your blog, feel free to link back
or even send me an email and I’ll link to you.
Given that every sewing machine is different and
every table will be different, I can’t give any set dimensions, or even a concrete cut list for this
plan…. But I can provide a basic list. It’ll cost about
$5-$15 in materials to convert a table, but this project
can be great for using up plywood scraps. This is a
fairly simple project, that beginners can complete. You can see my blog post here for more pictures, or scroll down for more links to other completed tables.
Materials
(1) 2″ x2″ board , 8′ long
(1) 3/4″ thick x 8″ wide board. The length depends on your machine and you’ll need about 6″ longer
than your sewing machine (6″ is generous and you may cut that down more later). FYI Home depot
sells some boards by the foot. Scrap plywood at least 3/4″ thick would also work.
(4) 5/16″ – 24 bolts, About 4″ long (choose about the 1/2″ larger than the height from the surface of
your sewing machine to the bottom)
(4) Washers, at least 3/8″ inner diameter
(4) 5/16″ – 24 Nuts (Flange Locknuts with a nylon insert would be best, so the machine vibrations don’t
slowly unscrew the nuts)
1 3/4″ long Drywall/or Wood Screws
(Optional) Coarse Pocket screws
(Optional) Plastic bolt caps
A Table – If you don’t have one already, I like this cheap INGO table from
IKEA. Also, you could try building your own sewing table. I think adapting this plan
from Ana White would work excellently
Tools
Jigsaw
Handsaw
Sandpaper (course and fine grit)
Drill (with a 5/8″ Bit & 3/8″ Bit)
(Optional Pocket Hole Jig)
on top, I
1) Pencil the shape of your sewing machine
would say about a 1/8″ wider than your sewing machine on all
sides. It’s personal preference how far back you put the machine, but I
like to have the needle 8.5″ from the front edge.
Note: Make sure you leave enough room to the right about to fit the
support board (about 2.75″ from the edge). Also leave enough room
from the side if your cords are going to be sitting below the
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