Sew What’s Up Presents
The Sew What’s New Archive
This archived content is from Mary Wilkins’ sewing and
quilting message board “Sew What’s New,” which was
retired in August 2007. It is being provided by
“Sew What’s Up,”
which serves as the new home for many members of “Sew What’s New.”
From: KayTee
Date: 03-27-2005, 12:31 PM (1 of 14)
|
I recently moved to a much smaller place and no longer have a decent sized table for cutting out. I do have someone lined up to make me one of those 'craft' tables where the centre section is 16 or 17 inches wide and then there's a side that folds down on each side of the centre. Has anyone on these boards made one of those tables and could maybe direct me to a pattern for it (can you tell I'm a sewer ...... need to have a pattern!) Actually, it's for the guy who's going to make my table. I haven't had any luck searching on the internet for a pattern and no luck at Lee Valley today either. These things don't look that difficult to make if a person has a pattern, so HELP, please???? Many thanks. |
User: KayTee
Member since: 12-06-2002 Total posts: 98 |
From: smith972
Date: 03-27-2005, 02:18 PM (2 of 14)
|
If i send you measurements of mine you should be able to make a pattern from that right....i can also take pictures for him to look at...i wish i still had my directions for putting it together but i dont have those or should i say i will look for them but am certain i threw them out... jada |
User: smith972
Member since: 09-10-2004 Total posts: 241 
|
From: KayTee
Date: 03-27-2005, 02:20 PM (3 of 14)
|
Jada, That would be so great - thank you so much! KayTee |
User: KayTee
Member since: 12-06-2002 Total posts: 98 |
From: MyGirlFriday
Date: 03-27-2005, 03:12 PM (4 of 14)
|
Jada~ Did you buy one at Handcock Fabric?? What does this table look like?? I would love to have one as well. I saw that they had them at Handcock for regular price like $120.00 or on sale for under $80. I don't know it this a good buy?? Just wondering~ mgf~ 
Blessings & Smiles
Frogs have it easy....they just eat what's buggin' them. |
User: MyGirlFriday
Member since: 12-05-2004 Total posts: 288 
|
From: wild800
Date: 03-27-2005, 03:54 PM (5 of 14)
| I bought mine from JoAnn's and it is one that folds in on it self. They go on sale fairly frequently (50% off) so it may be cheaper to buy one than to build one. |
User: wild800
Member since: 10-27-2004 Total posts: 48 
|
From: DorothyL
Date: 03-27-2005, 05:56 PM (6 of 14)
|
I got one for Xmas and love it. I have the ironing cover on it and rotary cutting boards that slide around. If you make one don't forget the wheels so it moves when you want it to. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: smith972
Date: 03-27-2005, 07:53 PM (7 of 14)
|
$80.00 is a great deal...yes i got mine at hancocks and it is great...it folds down on the sides and rolls out of my way into the closet.... each side flap is 23 3/4" wide the middle piece is 11 3/4" wide the length is 35 3/4" inches long on each piece the total ht is 32 1/2 not including the wheels (from top of table to the end of the legs underneath).... my BF created a diagram please send me your email and i will send it to you it is too big to post here or as a pm Jada |
User: smith972
Member since: 09-10-2004 Total posts: 241
|
From: Sparky
Date: 03-28-2005, 03:21 PM (8 of 14)
I bought a pattern for one from eBay, but I can't find anyone to make it.  Well, to be honest, I really can't afford it right now anyway. The one I have the pattern for is very nice, with a long drawer in the middle, but if I see them on sale at JoAnn's again I might just buy one. I did a quick look for the pattern on eBay - didn't see it. But you might do a more careful search and see if you turn one up. I bought mine over a year ago. Yeah, I'm trying to be patient. But I NEED a table! Sparky
|
User: Sparky
Member since: 03-13-2005 Total posts: 94 |
From: beachgirl
Date: 03-28-2005, 06:40 PM (9 of 14)
| Dorothy, I have the same set up you have & love it. Have had it for several years now. Dh made me one before that . It was great but was larger. A friend of mine gave me a microave cart & dh took the top off & made a large fold down top for it. Used piano hinges for the fold down sides. He made a box for on top of the stand & set the top on top of that for the height I needed. Put rollers on it with locks. It had a nice drawer plus a storage cabinet underneath. It was just too wide for me to store away when folded down. I did use it for several years. Now he uses it in his wood working shop. |
User: beachgirl
Member since: 08-31-2004 Total posts: 615
|
From: smith972
Date: 03-28-2005, 09:20 PM (10 of 14)
|
I sent it if you have any questions or need addtional measurements let me know... Jada |
User: smith972
Member since: 09-10-2004 Total posts: 241
|
From: KayTee
Date: 03-29-2005, 10:31 AM (11 of 14)
|
Jada, Thank you so much for taking the time to do this. I really appreciate it. When you can get them, they cost $399.99 at Fabricland .....ridiculous when it's only about $50 worth of materials. Thanks again KayTee |
User: KayTee
Member since: 12-06-2002 Total posts: 98 |
From: georgias
Date: 03-30-2005, 07:47 AM (12 of 14)
|
This is the simplest solution to several issues: no space, no money, not much skill! Take a sheet of 3/4 plywood, sanded on one side (you can buy it that way and its fairly smooth.) Cut it so that the long side is not longer than your bed, then cut it down the center so its 2 feet wide and as long as your bed. (Most DIY stores like Home Depot will even do that cutting for you, just premeasure your bed so that you know the length you want. Plywood comes in 4x8 ft sheets) Then attach several hinges (i used 5 just to be sure) so that its hinged. To use, just set it on folding saw horses (the folding plastic ones are easy to manage) I use a folding cardboard cutting surface on it, but if you simply covered it with wallpaper or contact paper or shelf paper for a smooth surface, that would work too. Anyhow its cheap, stores easily by sliding under a bed, and in a pinch makes a buffet table (might want to add a third sawhorse for that tho!) |
User: georgias
Member since: 03-29-2005 Total posts: 2 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 03-30-2005, 09:41 AM (13 of 14)
|
The cardboard tables from Sew/Fit Company are great and come apart and go together fast, taking up very little space. They aren't real cheap but mine has lasted for years and years. I used it all the time before I got the other cutting table. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: suesodyssey
Date: 03-30-2005, 10:24 AM (14 of 14)
|
Hi everyone...I am new to the forum, but have an idea that works for me. I also didn't have a good place to cut...bed and floor were out of the question, bad back. We had an extra interior door laying around, so my husband mounted it over my sewing table (actually just a large flat desk with no drawers). He put a 2 x 4 on the wall and anchored it to the studs. Then used the hindges from the door to mount the door to the 2 x 4. I have a couple of screen door hangers at the top most portion of the door to keep it against the wall secure. I have it at a height that I don't have to bend over to lay a pattern and cut. It is great for all sorts of crafts...sure keeps the back from hurting. And at 7', there is plenty of room to lay most patterns without having to roll a portion. Sue |
User: suesodyssey
Member since: 03-29-2005 Total posts: 86 |
Visit Sew What’s Up for the latest sewing and quilting tips and discussions.
This page was originally located on Sew What’s New (www.sew-whats-new.com) at http://www.sew-whats-new.com/vb/archive/index.php/t-15451.html
Sew What’s Up is hosted by ZenSoft