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I have an old singer cabinet stlye sewing machine and I would like some ideas of how to utilize it other than using it as an end table with a cloth covering it. I would appreciate any clever ideas you may have. Thanks!
Kim from Virginia
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RE: Other Uses for an Old Sewing Machine
You could remove the drawers and sell them on Ebay. Or.. use the drawers as a cabinet. There are some for sale on ebay.
http://search.ebay.com/search/searc ... om=R40&satitle=sewing+machine+drawer
look here to see some that were already sold on Ebay, you can make your own useing the sewing machine top as a top for the drawers. Ebay also sells racks for the drawers.. just slide them in emailing the seller first to make sure they are the right size. http://search-completed.ebay.com/se ... sQQsspagenameZhQ3ahQ3aadvsearchQ3aUS
heres an URL to see some racks. http://search.ebay.com/search/searc ... &saprclo=&saprchi=&fsop=1%26fsoo%3D1
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A friend built a frame and stained it, then put in the drawers from his moms old singer sewing machine! Its beautiful and so handy in the kitchen. You could even hang it on a wall . I have been looking for one ever since I saw his. Now that I want one I never see them. But I keep looking :) One day ill take a picture and post it here.
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i have a small collection of vintage hats with feathers & have had them displayed at varied heighths on top of the sewing cabinet & at one time used it as a desk, the drawers were catch alls for the clutter

I would like to have a old sewing machine
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Post By ro (Guest Post)
(10/14/2005)
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Hi.I am looking a old sewing machine.If anyone wants to give it to me free or by money it is ok.email: r_emirhan @ yahoo.com (remove spaces)
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Post By rhi (Guest Post)
(09/18/2005)
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you can make clothes with it... that is if its not broken... hehe... or u could make it into a nice display for people to see.... hope this helps. lots of love rhi
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Post By (Guest Post)
(05/23/2005)
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I have seen them made into hall tables and the legs shortened so that it makes a proper height coffee table. The most striking conversion was with a marbled slab laid on top.
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Post By Donna (Guest Post)
(05/19/2005)
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If you don't need the machine,remove the legs, leave one whole,cut the other in half and re-attach on each side of the whole one. ( This requires brazing or welding) When completed, you have a beautiful four legged base. We cut a piece of smoky dark glass for the top,painted the base black and taped it off and did the Singer emblem in gold..It is SO georgous.
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Post By Di (Guest Post)
(05/19/2005)
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Hi Kim: I have the same problem and have enjoyed reading the responses. We downsized & moved to Florida and mine is still in the garage. Now, I just have to get my husband in agreement to let me move it inside somewhere. He thinks all new white stuff is the only thing we can have in a Florida home. We are squeezed for space. I love the plant table idea. Best wishes, Di originally from West Virginia
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Post By Kim from Virginia (Guest Post)
(05/19/2005)
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Thanks for the great ideas. I can't wait to get started!!
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Post By Firefly1985 (Guest Post)
(05/19/2005)
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If it has little drawers, you could use it as a bill paying station and store your stamps etc or maybe a scrapbooking area.
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Post By Cheryl from Missouri (Guest Post)
(05/18/2005)
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You can make a make-up vanity out of it. Here's how:
Remove the sewing machine from the cabinet.
The lid usually opens to the side. Relocate the hinges so the lid opens from the front and stands up. Mount a square mirror tile with glue.
Line any drawers with a complimentary color of velvet or silk. Fill drawers with perfume and makeup bottles.
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I put mine in front of my big diningroom window which faces north-west. I put my flowering plants (violets) on it and it looks great. I made some quilted place mats to put under each pot incase of stray water. I hope this helps you.
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