social

Uses for an Old Sewing Machine Cabinet?

May 17, 2005

antique machine in cast iron and wood cabinetI have an old Singer cabinet style 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!

Advertisement

Answers

May 18, 20050 found this helpful

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 (small) to put under each pot incase of stray water. I hope this helps you.

 
By Cheryl from Missouri (Guest Post)
May 18, 20050 found this helpful

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.

 
By Firefly1985 (Guest Post)
May 19, 20050 found this helpful

If it has little drawers, you could use it as a bill paying station and store your stamps etc or maybe a scrapbooking area.

 
By Kim from Virginia (Guest Post)
May 19, 20050 found this helpful

Thanks for the great ideas. I can't wait to get started!!

 
By Di (Guest Post)
May 19, 20050 found this helpful

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.

Advertisement

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

 
By Donna (Guest Post)
May 19, 20050 found this helpful

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.

 
By (Guest Post)
May 23, 20050 found this helpful

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.

 
By rhi (Guest Post)
September 18, 20050 found this helpful

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

 
By ro (Guest Post)
October 14, 20050 found this helpful

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)

 

Bronze Post Medal for All Time! 228 Posts
April 27, 20060 found this helpful

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

 

Bronze Feedback Medal for All Time! 107 Feedbacks
April 27, 20060 found this helpful

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 .

Advertisement

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.

 

Bronze Feedback Medal for All Time! 107 Feedbacks
November 7, 20060 found this helpful

You could remove the drawers and sell them on Ebay. Or..
use the drawers as a cabinet. There are some for sale on ebay.

search.ebay.com/.../search.dll?from=R40&satitle=sewing...

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.
search-completed.ebay.com/sewing-machine-drawer_W0QQcatrefZC5QQfbdZ1QQfclZ3QQfisZ2QQflocZ1QQfposZ49101QQfromZR6QQfrppZ200QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQfssZ0QQftrtZ1QQftrvZ1QQnojsprZyQQpfidZ0QQsaaffZafdefaultQQsacatZQ2d1QQsacqyopZgeQQsacurZ0QQsadisZ200QQsargnZQ2d1QQsaslcZ0QQsaslopZ1QQsofocusZbsQQsspagenameZhQ3ahQ3aadvsearchQ3aUS

Advertisement

heres an URL to see some racks.
search.ebay.com/.../search.dll?sofocus=bs&sbrftog=1&catref...

 
By KrazyK (Guest Post)
January 17, 20090 found this helpful

Years ago at a craft fair in Corpus Christi I saw an old machine decorated with ribbon and flowers. Wish I had taken a picture as I now have a machine I would like to decorate.

 
May 10, 20100 found this helpful

I'm using mine as a patio bar. Where the machine used to drop in, I put a plastic bin for ice. The fold out works for a great serving area. The finish wasn't great to start with, but with some weather proof paint, it should last a while. When not in use, I can fold it up and put a pretty plant on it.

 
June 9, 20220 found this helpful

I took an old door, had it cut down to fit the width of my grandma treadle machine. Added 6-8 inches each end (end to end) makes a great small table for 2.

Advertisement

Also, doubles as an island -- when you need extra room.

 
Answer this Question
Categories
Better Living Green Living ReusingAugust 13, 2015
Pages
More
🍀
St. Patrick's Ideas!
🎂
Birthday Ideas!
💘
Valentine's Ideas!
Facebook
Pinterest
YouTube
Instagram
Categories
Better LivingBudget & FinanceBusiness and LegalComputersConsumer AdviceCoronavirusCraftsEducationEntertainmentFood and RecipesHealth & BeautyHolidays and PartiesHome and GardenMake Your OwnOrganizingParentingPetsPhotosTravel and RecreationWeddings
Published by ThriftyFun.
Desktop Page | View Mobile
Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | Contact Us
Generated 2024-01-31 16:54:30 in 10 secs. ⛅️️
© 1997-2024 by Cumuli, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
https://www.thriftyfun.com/Uses-for-an-Old-Sewing-Machine-Cabinet.html