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There’s nothing more relaxing than spending a few hours sitting down with your latest sewing project. If you have the space, it’s worth investing in a sewing table.
A sewing table can make a stylish addition to your crafting space, whether you work in your craft room, study or bedroom. Working at a sewing table can also make long crafting sessions more comfortable.
We’ve collected some of the best sewing machine tables from the web so you can find the perfect set up for your needs.
The great thing with these sewing machine tables is many of them can easily be used as desks too. Work by day and play by night! Browse the sewing machine tables below, pick up your equipment from our sewing kits for beginners guide and get creative.
Once you’ve browsed our sewing machine tables head over to our best sewing machines for beginners and best overlocker posts and choose your new machine. We’ve got sewing machines in a range of price points so there’s bound to be one for you.
8 best sewing machine tables
1. Sew Ready Comet sewing machines table
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Sew Ready’s sewing machine table is a sturdy choice for any craft room. Measuring 45.5″ x 23.5″, you’ll have plenty of room to spread out your fabrics and pattern pieces.
This table could easily double up as a general craft table or desk as you can store your sewing machine on the ledge underneath. It’s a great one if you don’t have much space.
Pros: The adjustable shelf means you can have your sewing machine at whatever height you feel most comfortable with.
Cons: It’s all open plan so there’s nowhere to hide rough threads, fabrics and your machine.
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2. Watson sewing machine table
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This multi-purpose desk is perfect for crafters with small spaces. You can wheel it around your home (wheel to the TV!), you can fold down the desk and there are three sizeable drawers to store your fabrics in.
Pros: Super portable and one of the cheaper sewing machine tables we’ve found.
Cons: It’s not specifically designed for sewing machines so the surface may become scratched.
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3. Singer sewing machine tables
Vintage Singer sewing machines are every sewist’s dream and they can range in style and price depending on where you get them. We’d recommend browsing eBay and Etsy to find reclaimed and customised ones.
Pros: They’re just beautiful and a statement for your craft room. Plus they’re an heirloom piece that you can hand down your family tree and treasure forever.
Cons: The original machines are made from steel making them heavy and hard to manoeuvre. They can also be tricky to find!
Keep an eye on what’s available on eBay or Etsy, or check out your local antiques shops or reclamation yards.
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4. HOMCOM Drop Leaf sewing machine table
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- Buy now from Amazon (£127.67), Robert Dyas (£102.99)
We’re all about multiple functionalities and HOMCOM’s table does just that. We love that it’s designed to be a dining table but you can also fold it down and turn it into a side table too.
Pros: The price – this is one of the most affordable sewing machine tables we’ve found.
Cons: You’ll need to find storage for your machine and materials.
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5. Abacus filing desk come sewing machine table
Available from John Lewis (£349.00)
John Lewis’ Abacus desk would make a great sewing machine table. Made from quality oak you can use it to work on by day and craft on by night.
Pros: Its universal design – this desk will look good in any room.
Cons: Be careful not to scratch the oak surface with needles or cutting tools.
Available from John Lewis (£349.00)
6. Sew Ready’s sewing machine table
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This sewing machine table by Sew Ready is a step up from their other designs. Baskets, wheels and fold out tables make it a serious sewist No.1 choice.
Pros: The sewing machine grid on the top is a super handy feature.
Cons: If you’re planning on putting this table on anything other than carpet it might be a little unsteady.
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7. Costway folding sewing table
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If you don’t have lots of crafting space at home, this Costway folding sewing table is a gamechanger. It’s well-built, has handy little shelves and can be folded away when not in use. Not keen on white? There’s also a wood-effect sewing table option, which is slightly cheaper.
Pros: Ideal for crafters who don’t have a lot of space and it looks tidy when not in use.
Cons: Some reviewers say that they struggled with the assembly instructions.
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8. Hamilton corner desk
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Even if you’ve only got a small room, a corner desk can be a brilliant way of maximising your working area.
It might seem excessive, but having that bit of additional desk space can really come in handy. This Hamilton corner desk will give you plenty of room for laying out, marking, cutting fabrics and preparing patchwork without needing to move your machine and sewing supplies out of the way.
It’s also perfect for if your sewing table also needs to double up as your office desk – keep one side for work, and one side for fun!
Pros: Great for maximising space, especially when used with a swivel chair.
Cons: Not a dedicated sewing table, minimal storage.
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Choosing the best sewing table for your crafting
Whether you opt for a vintage Singer sewing machine table or a fancy modern one, we hope you find one you’ll treasure. Sewing is a brilliant way to relax and investing in a proper sewing machine table can transform your stitching experience.
Many of the sewing tables in our round-up can also be used as desks when you’re not busy crafting, making them fantastic value for money.
Stock up on sewing tools
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