Sewing Table

I inherited this vintage sewing table from my Grandmother, and we have had it on display it in our home for a few years. My Grandma was a woman ahead of her time. She had a quick-wit, a feisty attitude (understatement) and an unstoppable optimism. So in honour of her, I thought I would give it an update. I think she’d be happy with how it turned out!
 
Skill Level: Beginner

​Materials

• Vintage sewing machine (the base)
• Slab of marble
• Plywood

• Wood paint

 
Tools

• Electric drill
• Electric saw
• Electric sander

• Screw driver
• Tape measure

 
How to Guide
 
Deconstruct

• Detach and remove the top of the sewing table from the stand.
• Hold on to the screws.
• If the base is dusty, hose it down. 

​Measure, cut and prep

• Measure and mark plywood 2’ by 1’
• Cut using saw.

• Give the surface and edges a light sand.

 
Drill it

• Place plywood on top of stand and mark where the screws will go.

• Drill pilot holes

​Paint it

• Paint the edges and bottom of the plywood. I suggest using a colour similar to your marble.

• Let it dry. 

Mark it

• Lay marble face down on a smooth surface.
• Place plywood on top of marble.
• Center the plywood using tap measure.

• Mark the corners.

Guerilla Glue

• Away from the marble, place plywood painted side down.
• Apply epoxy glue to unpainted surface as directed. I used Guerilla Glue.
• Carefully place plywood on top of marble, lining up the marked corners.

• Place heavy objects on top and let dry for 24 hours. 

Attach it

• Place marble on top of the sewing base.
• Line up the pilot holes in the plywood.

• Screw in Place.

 
Just add photos and décor. Enjoy