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Vintage Sewing Machine Table Makeover

January 12, 2015 By Vidya 12 Comments

Vintage Sewing Machine Table Makeover

How is old man winter treating ya? We are living through single digit temps and even lower wind chills. The thought of even stepping into my garage to keep the trash in the trash can is unbearable. Let alone working in the garage on some of my Craigslist finds. I’m thanking my stars that I finished this vintage sewing machine table makeover last Fall when my dad was here.

This bad boy started out as a very orangey looking table that I found on Craigslist for $35. The lady that sold it to me had used it as a side table for a couple of years after her mom gave it to her. According to her mom who had bought it at a yard sale it was still in good working condition. We had planned on using it as a side table in our living room by the couch. You know, that empty corner where my Chinese Evergreen was acting as filler? Yup, that one. To match the other Walnut colored side table in the room we decided to just re-stain it in a darker hue. No priming, spray painting, or chalk painting for a change.

Vintage Sewing Machine Table Makeover

Only sanding and staining. Got to admit the sanding was a huge task in itself. Our trusty Ryobi sander took care of the top and the sides but for the detail on the front and curvy legs we had to resort to a hand sander even just plain old piece of sand paper. More on how to prep wood by sanding before staining here.

Vintage Sewing Machine Table Makeover

To stain we used the left over Minwax Walnut stain and poly sealer from the breakfast table project. I My dad ( I told him we’ll work on it over the weekend on a Friday morning and left for work, when I came back that evening it was all done!) basically used the same method to stain the wood as we did with the breakfast table. Love how rich the stain is.

Vintage Sewing Machine Table Makeover

We left the inside of the table as is just so we’d remember how it used to look.

Vintage Sewing Machine Table Makeover

It is one of those non dramatic makeovers yet one that totally refreshes the piece of furniture and returns it to its old glory. Don’t you think?

Vintage Sewing Machine Table Makeover

 

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Comments

  1. Patricia Torres says

    January 12, 2015 at 2:41 am

    oh thats simply wow!! Im always envious of people enjoying single digit temperatures.. 🙂

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  2. LaShawn Wiltz says

    January 12, 2015 at 7:13 am

    I so wish I had some type of crafting/DIY one in my body! I love this!

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    • Vidya says

      January 13, 2015 at 8:21 am

      Thanks LaShawn. It was actually not too tough to do.

      Reply
  3. paulasweetpea says

    January 12, 2015 at 7:30 am

    This looks great, Vidya! I’ll bet that your dad was thrilled to do this for you.

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    • Vidya says

      January 13, 2015 at 8:22 am

      Yes Paula he was. He is an all in all DIY guys. A day well spent for him is when he is working on something like this.

      Reply
  4. Chelsey says

    January 12, 2015 at 8:44 am

    Your sewing machine looks great! Sometimes old pieces just need a little refreshing. 🙂 and I LOVE that basket you have underneath!

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    • Vidya says

      January 13, 2015 at 8:22 am

      Totally agree Chelsey.

      Reply
  5. Nicole @Little Blog on the Homestead says

    January 12, 2015 at 9:18 am

    How cute! I have one but it’s all veneer so I ended up painting it!

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    • Vidya says

      January 13, 2015 at 8:23 am

      Yup I have 2 other pieces that are veneer which I will have to paint.

      Reply
  6. Reshma Sanjeev says

    January 12, 2015 at 1:41 pm

    I agree, the stain looks so rich. I love the basket. Did you color block it?

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  7. michelle james says

    January 13, 2015 at 2:23 pm

    This turned out really nice. I have to agree with you on these cold temps. I am in Northwest Iowa and am dealing with below zero actual temps and wind chills down to 30 below. We domhave a heated garage but still…it is indoor projects for me. Lol!

    Reply
  8. Fabiola Garcia says

    January 16, 2015 at 11:53 am

    Vidya I have one of this, but I been waiting for a change in the weather to go and work outside. And I think that Im going to follow your road, stain and no paint. Its such a beautiful looking wood. You made an awesome job with yours.

    Reply

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