We had legs from sewing machine SINGER, for now we have adapted them as a bed for a hand-held circular saw, but in the future we want to make a decorative table, and as an option, use glass as a tabletop. We have glass - it's Stalinite from some kind of truck (booth window).
Who cares about circular saw, you can read it. And we will go further and look at what options for tables you can make with your own hands and how they fit into the interior
This is what the sewing machine itself looks like. We had exactly this one, but I don’t remember where the machine itself went - maybe it’s lying somewhere
Here is a table with a glass top. Legs are painted White color, to match the interior color.
In the photo below the legs are not from a SINGER machine, but the principle is the same. They are painted bronze. Also with glass top
Option with wooden table top in a modern interior
We have glass like this with rounded corners
And here both the table and the chair are made from Singer legs. In another photo there is a gold table.
Extended version of the table with a solid wooden top
Unusual use in the bathroom
Wooden tabletop in a "wooden" interior
And this is some kind of design solution with a thick tabletop with two pairs of machine legs
Table for a garden or gazebo. Agree, it’s always nice to sit on wooden furniture, at a table made with your own hands, and even on fresh air, enjoying a conversation and a cup of green tea, or something stronger.
And here is a combination of a log house made of rounded logs and a mini table with one leg)
And finally - computer talk. If you also put a generator on the paw, you can generate electricity and train muscles - this is for those who sit for a long time at the computer and move little)))
This is just a small part of what is possible
The metal patterned legs of the machine can be processed ideally - sandblaster, sandpaper or special solutions (if there is rust), then paint in desired color or varnish
Many people remember the reliable Singer sewing machine. At one time, the German miracle of technology was the pride of any home craftswoman.
Having ceased to perform its main functions, the structure will only get in the way and take up space. Of course, you can throw it away right away, or you can show a little ingenuity and make an elegant Coffee table from a Singer sewing machine with your own hands.
Required Tools
- Wire brush. We choose the option with hard, large bristles. The brush is useful for the initial cleaning of the surface from accumulated grease and machine oil.
- Cleaning agent. Will be needed to process and dissolve contaminants. Any solvent can be used. It is best to use a spray bottle, as it allows you to evenly distribute the liquid over a large area.
- Grinder without nozzle. The tool is powerful enough to remove old layer paints.
- Matte paint for a cast iron bed from a sewing machine. It is most convenient to use an aerosol can, but regular can paint will work.
- Decorative impregnation for wood. Applied to the countertop for better preservation and additional protection.
- Screwdriver. Designed for quick tightening of self-tapping screws. You can get by with a screwdriver, but an electric tool will significantly speed up the process.
- Self-tapping screws 4.2 x 19 millimeters. You can choose a gold-plated version and use it as decoration.
- Wide brush. Paint brush with soft bristles will help to evenly distribute the impregnation over the surface of the countertop.
Necessary materials
- To make a coffee table from a Zinger machine, you only need a cast iron frame and a table top.
- The size of the lid is chosen arbitrarily; in our instructions it will be 1000 by 600 millimeters and 22 millimeters thick.
Assembly
- Separate top panel from the legs of the sewing machine table. Usually it is attached to four bolts; to disconnect it, simply unscrew them.
- After this, we begin primary processing. Apply cleaner to the beds. Carefully saturate the folds and corners; dust and machine oil most often accumulate in them. The main task of this procedure is to degrease the surface and get rid of persistent pollution. We will carefully go over it with a brush with metal bristles and, if necessary, apply another layer of solvent.
- Having finished with preliminary cleaning, we will deal with the old paint. You need to get rid of it using a grinder with a special attachment. Let's go through all the curls and corners of the legs, ideally old paint there shouldn't be any left at all.
- Degrease the cleaned metal and apply a new coat of paint. Distribute the layer evenly over the entire surface; it is most convenient to use an aerosol can for this. In some cases, re-application may be necessary, make sure the paint adheres well and move on to the countertop.
- After production, we cover the tabletop with decorative impregnation. Usually a wide brush is used for this. Impregnation protects wood from rotting and external damage. Saturate the surface thoroughly, applying two to four coats.
- After drying the wood, we proceed to fixing it on the frames.
Place the lid on the floor and place cast iron legs on top. We find the mounting holes; they are located in the corners of the frames. Using a screwdriver and self-tapping screws, we connect the cover to the frames. This completes the main assembly process.
Labor and cost
Processing the beds takes the most time. You may be required to work hard for several hours. Everything will depend on their initial condition.
It took me about two hours to clean the surface of oil, old paint, degrease again and apply a new layer. If the cast iron is heavily rusted, it may take much longer.
Assembling the tabletop and securing it will take about an hour. You will have to wait the longest for it to dry. decorative impregnation, this usually takes up to twelve hours.
A bottle of solvent will cost about 100 rubles per 500 ml. Paint – 600 rubles and more, depending on the manufacturer. Tabletop from 300 rubles. The total cost will not exceed 1500 rubles.
Conclusion
This is how, thanks to simple instructions, you can assemble an elegant coffee table from old typewriter DIY Singer. It won’t cost you much, but it will please the eye and do its job correctly for many years.
Always pay attention to old, seemingly unnecessary things. At the right approach and with proper skill they can be turned into something amazing.
This “love story” began a long time ago, a couple of years ago. Once upon a time I had a job, thanks to which I visited almost all the restaurants in the center of Kyiv. In one very cozy establishment, I noticed that all the tables were made from old Singer sewing machines. I really remember this idea. And it lay in my head until the next meeting with a similar table, which took place in the city of Drogobich (Lviv region). Walking around the city, I went into a clothing store self made. It was very nice there. A lot of different very stylish and unusual things and again... a table made from a sewing machine... Then this idea was already firmly stuck in my head, and besides, I infected my husband Kostya with it.
The search for the machine began, which, fortunately, did not last long. My great-aunt invited us to pick up her old sewing machine, which had been lying in her dacha for a long time. A lot of time passed before we transported this “treasure” from Vinnitsa to Kyiv, then another six months until we were ready to implement this idea. And we made the table itself in just 5 days and just fell in love with it!
How did we make it?
Step 1
We dismantled the table, threw out the completely outdated tabletop and other parts from the machine. True, they left a box (we put it in it). All parts were washed in the shower stall and cleaned of century-old deposits with a metal brush.
Step 2
Painting the legs. Kostya took all the metal parts to the garage and painted them, hanging them on a wire.
We painted it with wear-resistant 4 in 1 paint. The result was a very beautiful matte finish.
Step 3
Bought pine furniture board. Dimensions: 100 x 60 x 1.8 cm.
For painting, we chose “Pinotex Interior” transparent paint and tinted it purple-burgundy. This color fits right in with the color palette we decided on for the room. In addition, it is dark enough so as not to distract or irritate your eyes while working.
We decided to cover the tree with a roller, since it applies the paint more evenly than a brush and does not leave streaks or grooves behind.
We painted the tabletop three times. We waited 2-3 hours between coats, although this paint dries almost instantly. The peculiarity of “Pinotex Interior” is that it does not leave a greasy layer, but is completely absorbed into the wood, since it is water based. That is, the effect is similar to stain, but this paint, in addition to tinting, also protects the wood.
This is the velvety effect obtained after a three-layer coating. But we decided to cover the tabletop with acrylic varnish for reliability, since this table made from a sewing machine will be a full-fledged one computer desk, with which we will sometimes drink tea or coffee :) We were not sure that “Pinotex” would react favorably to spilled coffee. And the varnish will definitely hold up.
Step 4
Varnishing. Why did we choose acrylic varnish? Firstly, because there is a child in the house, and even if you cover the countertop with oil varnish in the garage, you will have to wait some time until the unpleasant toxic smell disappears. Acrylic lacquer absolutely non-toxic. Secondly, it dries quickly and you can start attaching the tabletop on the same day. Thirdly, this varnish can be applied in a very thin, invisible layer, which was to our advantage, because we still wanted to preserve the velvety quality.
During painting, the varnish has a white tint, but then this effect disappears and the layer becomes completely transparent.
Step 5
Marking the table for fastenings. We did it using masking tape, so as not to stain the paint layer with a pencil (or something worse :)). Everything was measured and the location of the legs was determined.
We installed the tabletop in the right place.
Ksenia actively helped :)
We put marks in the holes on the legs through which the old tabletop was attached. They will be clearly visible on the tape. Drill holes for furniture nuts according to the marks.
After the holes are ready, you need to drive furniture nuts into them.
You can also play with the nuts: scatter them throughout the apartment, and then collect them together as a family. This activity is suitable for taking a little break from the hard work of creating a table from a sewing machine :)
We attach the tabletop to the legs and the table is ready! This is what Kostino looks like now workplace. True, now we have to fight for the opportunity to sit at a computer desk, because we only have one graphics tablet, but we really want to draw on it :)))
A ficus also joined this love story and, in my opinion, it was very successful.
Now a modest Soviet chair awaits modifications. He will become a laconic addition to the male workplace. But that is another story…
Do you know how many stunning vintage furniture designs you can make from the base of an antique sewing machine? We answer: a lot! But we chose the most interesting of them, since a table is an item that is needed in any home. On the other hand, a table made from an old sewing machine is the simplest vintage furniture that you can make with your own hands.
So. we need a very old one sewing machine with pedal: Singer, Pfaff, Husqvarna and even Soviet era models. What unites them is the main thing that we need - a luxurious cast-iron base (legs), genuine vintage. The condition doesn’t matter, even rusty ones will do (if that’s what it is, buy metal paint “directly for rust” and make the base look neat).
Everything else is extremely simple. Remove the wooden part or just the machine, and attach what will become the tabletop on top. And they can be different - depending on your preferences for materials and the size of the table.
We looked at a lot of options for tables made from base-legs from an old sewing machine and found out what we could do: console table, serving or dining table, table for home office or garden. Best examples For inspiration, collected in this gallery - 45 ideas for tables from an old sewing machine.
We wish you successful finds and the realization of your Dream of vintage furniture for your home interior!
Here's what an antique sewing machine might look like. Do you have one? Maybe one of your friends or relatives? When you see what wonderful vintage tables you can make from it, go searching immediately. And when you become its happy owner, don’t limit yourself to a factory countertop - make your own, original one. We have collected a lot of ideas on this topic.
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console tables from an old sewing machine:
You can make an original console table from the base of a sewing machine. Since this is the easiest thing, this is the table we start with. As you know, a console table is very compact version table, will fit in almost any corner, which will be transformed thanks to such elegant vintage furniture. And on top you can place the necessary little things or simply something pleasing to the eye.
Place a sheet of glass on top for a great addition to a classic living room. A tabletop made of raw wood or planks will help create a rustic table in a country style. Paint the legs white and you'll have a charming vintage console. A black table with forged legs will complete the interior in the Moroccan style.
However, it does not have to be placed in the living room. Complement the unusual base with wooden sides or glass in a shabby frame - get a cute table for flowers, appropriate both in the greenhouse and in the hallway. In addition, from the base of a sewing machine you can make a luxurious display case for your collection (the simplest option is to strengthen it on top... an aquarium turned upside down).
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garden tables from an old sewing machine:
A table made from a sewing machine can also be placed on the veranda as a flower stand. Use your imagination and paint the countertop an unexpected color.
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home office desk made from sewing machine base:
How about an unusual desk made from a sewing machine? If you prefer simplicity, you can get by with a simple board as a tabletop. It, like the legs, can be painted in your favorite color. But if your soul requires sophistication, attach the top from an antique bureau to the forged base. You will have a thing worthy of the title of a family heirloom.
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serving tables and kitchen islands from the base of a sewing machine:
Your home undoubtedly deserves the best and most exclusive furniture. Including in the kitchen or dining room. What about serving table from the same old sewing machine? Make wooden sides or place a spacious wooden tray on top, attach wheels - and enjoy your new convenient device for kitchen. However, such a table does not have to be mobile - it will be useful as a kitchen island, for storing dishes, and as a minibar in the dining room.
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dining tables made from old sewing machines:
The sturdy cast iron sewing machine base makes a great base for your dining table. It is stable and effective. The compact tabletop is slightly larger than the one the machine had - perfect option table for two in a small kitchen. A dark wood top will make this table look classic. If you plan to combine it with modern furniture- paint the countertop white or black. However, the tabletop does not have to be wooden - it can be made of glass or, which is especially luxurious, of marble.
I remember when I was a child, my grandmother had a special table in her house - a Singer sewing machine. It was wooden on top, and a sewing machine was folded upside down under the tabletop, plus two openwork legs made of cast iron, a wheel on the side and a wide pedal at the bottom... I first learned to sew on just such a machine. It was later that electric units appeared - more compact and modern, and, alas, no one needed such tables.
However, do not rush to throw such a rarity into the trash. A little time and imagination - and an old table from under a sewing machine can be transformed into quite unusual interior items. Here are a few for you interesting ideas for inspiration.
1. The simplest thing that can come out of the cast iron base of an old sewing machine is an excellent dinner table. The heavy ornate frame will support even a fairly wide tabletop. It's great to gather the whole family at one table and remember what happened before...
2. A modern table for a computer or laptop is also a completely worthy metamorphosis for such a table. The so-called eclecticism. If you use glass table top- then such a table will fit even into a high-tech interior.
3. Just a few touches - and it turned out quite well desk for creative people.
4. Perhaps the most elegant idea is this dressing table. The hinged lid can accommodate a mirror, and drawers store cosmetics and small items.
5. A washbasin made from an old sewing machine in the bathroom or in the country house? Incredible idea! But it is very original.
6. Replacing the countertop instantly changes the shape of an old heirloom. This coffee table It’s simply unrecognizable in the living room!
7. Look how good these openwork legs from a Singer machine look in vintage or shabby chic interiors. I would love to turn my grandmother's old table into a console for a vase of flowers. You just need to replace the countertop and repaint the cast iron legs.