A new addition to my sewing room...

and my Mother's Day gift this year, a vintage sewing machine cabinet.   My husband and sons had wanted to buy me a super-duper stand mixer as my gift this year, but it's just not in our budget at the moment.  I have been wanting a vintage cabinet for several months now,  so when I found this little gem advertised online this past Saturday,  I told my husband that this would make a wonderful gift for me. :o)

 Opened up, you can see it has spool and bobbin storage on the side and is set up for a knee control for the sewing machine foot pedal ( a feature that my 15-91 Singer has and I love!).
 My first desire was to have my husband modify the cabinet so it would house my Janome Memory Craft 7500 for machine quilting,  but now I'm thinking I want it for my serger.  The cabinet needs some cosmetic work before I will be putting it to use for my sewing projects, though.  I really don't want snags or flakes of varnish marring my sewing - lucky for me that my husband is a talented carpenter. ;o)
Thankfully, Spring temperatures have finally arrived so that this can be refinished in our garage.  I can't wait to have this vintage treasure ready to use!

Comments

  1. AnonymousMay 9, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Oh that's going to be a beautiful addition to your sewing room once your hubby has it all spruced up.

    I'm going to be on the look out for one of those soon too. Over the weekend I won an ebay auction for a Singer 15-91. I can't wait until it gets here and I can start sewing with it.

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  2. JanellybellyMay 10, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    Wow, what a beautiful Mothers Day gift. My Mum has my Grandmas Singer, one day it will be mine ;)

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  3. Sandra :)May 10, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    It's beautiful - were you able to learn any of it's history? I love finding out tidbits about vintage pieces I get!

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  4. PatMay 10, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    I was always charmed by how it would collapse into itself. What fun you have. It will be a wonderful addition to your room.

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  5. Erika MulvennaMay 11, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Great little cabinet, it would be perfect for a serger! And speaking of sewing, have you visited www.WeAllSew.com yet to see all the awesome sewing tips and projects? Great sewing inspiration!

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  6. Amanda JeanMay 16, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    what a great gift for Mother's Day. isn't it fun picking your own gifts sometimes? ;)

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  7. Angelyn GraceApril 21, 2012 at 3:21 PM

    hi my name is Lyn, i have the same exact table sewing machine that was given to me by my aunt.. but i don't know how to use it... do you think you can help me

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