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Painted Sewing Machine Table

October 30, 2012

Ever since I was a little girl I wanted to know how to sew. I was in a 4-H sewing group until middle school, but by then I was too caught up in sports and raising pigs and steers for the 4-H market, that sewing took a seat on the back burner.

Honestly, I’ve always felt as if I am a little out of place for my generation. I think that I would have fit better in the 1950’s or 1970’s. Seriously. Being a housewife has always been a dream of mine. No place has even been better than being at home.

Sewing fits right into that. I haven’t ever been one to sew my own clothes, but curtains, tea towels and pillows are right up my alley.

After my husband and I got married, my grandma called and said she had picked me up a really awesome sewing machine with its own stand. I was a little apprehensive that the sewing machine wouldn’t work, but after a good servicing the thing works awesome and even managed to help me make my first big project: curtains for our breakfast nook.

The stand that it came with had definitely been used. It was sad. Stains everywhere. Scratches on the surface. But someone had really loved this machine and the table. You could see it. Heck, you could even feel it. It deserved to be loved again. I was just the person for it.

With the help of a little bit of paint and elbow grease, I brought this lovely lady back to life.

After debating for what seemed like forever on a color, I decided on Heather Gray from Benjamin Moore. It’s exactly right.

I kept the original metal decal and painted it white for a refreshing balance against the gray.

It’s such a happy pop of color against the gray.

Since the sewing machine is old, I wanted the table to have a vintage-y feel to it as well. I think they balance each other nicely.

I’m still on the hunt for a chair to go with it, but until then, it’s fine with taking all the attention. 😉

Here’s to a table and sewing machine that have many good years to come.

Big Smiles!

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I’m Shayna… The small town Colorado girl who’s obsessed with home and everything that entails! I’m a creative, a decorator, a day dreamer, a huge fan of scones and I’m passionate about loving where I live and making a home.

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  1. Scrap Me Baby says

    October 30, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    I have a table that is almost identical! It is on my to-do list so i was excited to see what you did with yours! Love it:)

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    • Shayna says

      October 30, 2012 at 5:59 PM

      Thank you! I love this little table… It’s such a happy makeover. You’ll love the outcome of yours too! Good luck!
      Big Smiles!
      -Shayna

      Reply
  2. Laura says

    October 30, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    It really looks amazing! <3

    Reply
    • Shayna says

      October 30, 2012 at 5:54 PM

      Thank you Laura! I really like it too! 😉
      Big Smiles!
      -Shayna

      Reply
  3. Autumn@fallfordesign.com says

    October 31, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    It looks fabulous! I’m excited to see it in action!

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    • Shayna says

      October 31, 2012 at 5:09 PM

      Thank you very much! I can’t wait to start on my next project.
      Big Smiles!
      -Shayna

      Reply
  4. the cape on the corner says

    October 31, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    that’s a great redo! i’ve got a sewing table that i need to paint and make my craft/wrapping table. it doesn’t have the sewing machine, so we’re just going to put a piece of wood there. fine by me.

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    • Shayna says

      October 31, 2012 at 5:07 PM

      Thank you for your kind words! These tables are so versatile. It will be great as a crafting and wrapping table. Good luck!
      Big Smiles!
      -Shayna

      Reply
  5. Suzan says

    November 8, 2012 at 2:59 AM

    It turned out gorgeous – loving the color you chose!

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    • Shayna says

      November 8, 2012 at 7:49 AM

      Thank you Suzan!
      -Shayna

      Reply

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I’m Shayna… The small town Colorado girl who’s obsessed with home and everything that entails! I’m a creative, a decorator, a day dreamer, a huge fan of scones and I’m passionate about loving where I live and making a home.

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