https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/sewing-table-turned-planter-2 • Posted by Tandy B.
I am always seeing old sewing machine tables at thrift stores and in the classifieds. I guess people are using them less now that machines are more portable and storable.... Anyways, I found this table at the thrift shop for $25 and gave it a makeover. I wanted a pop of color on my front porch and this little table did just that.
I am always seeing old sewing machine tables at thrift stores and in the classifieds. I guess people are using them less now that machines are more portable and storable.... Anyways, I found this table at the thrift shop for $25 and gave it a makeover. I wanted a pop of color on my front porch and this little table did just that.
Get your crafty self out and score yourself a sweet sewing table. Remove hardware and flip top lid. These tables are everywhere, I spent $25 for mine, but I've seen them for as little as $10.
Find a pot that fits the opening where the sewing machine used to fit. I got this one for $5 at Walmart. It fit sew (pun) nicely that I did not need to add any kind of support underneath.
I chose to fill the holes left by the hinges with wood filler, but this is not necessary. I like to lightly sand my pieces as well, but this is not needed if you are using chalk paint (but I still do :-) )
Paint first layer of chalk paint... (I used my own recipe and will add it to my projects, so check back soon.) Usually when you are painting a piece to distress it, you start with the darker color and then paint the second coat in a lighter color. I did the opposite and painted the lighter color first.
Paint second coat of paint in darker shade. I painted mine in streaks, but don't panic. Once it is sanded, it will look awesome.
See? After a light sanding using a 180 grit block it turned out just fine. At this point go back in and spot - sand to add distress marks in areas where a table would normally get wear and tear.
Time to stencil. I downloaded a free printable graphic from The Graphics Fairy, then used my Tracer Projector to project the image onto the door of the table. Next trace the outline with a pencil. I then took some craft paint and a small brush and filled in the outline. * There are may ways to transfer graphics onto furniture. A quick Google search will lead you right to them.
This is the door after the stencil was painted. I found that it was a lot easier hand painting the stencil after I watered down the craft paint a bit. This part actually took the longest (2 hours for me).
After stenciling, seal the entire piece with polycrylic to protect it from water damage. Finish by adding your favorite flowers. There you have it, before and after - Sewing table turned Planter. With paint, supplies and table the entire project cost me $35. I would love to see if anyone does this project, please share if you do.