Lovers of sewing at home need not only a sewing machine, but also a suitable table for it. Then everything you need will always be at hand and work will be much more comfortable. Under these conditions, doing what you love will be more pleasant. Stores offer many types of transforming sewing tables. How to choose the right one?
Features
For cutting to be effective, you should not choose a classic desk for this. A good option is multifunctional furniture. It is important that the fabric is cut comfortably, and threads, scissors, pins and other little things are always in sight, in special containers. The more shelves and drawers, the more comfortable the work will be.
All tailoring involves a large amount of tools and accessories. Thanks to a special table, the process will be convenient and comfortable. There will be no need to be distracted by searching for the necessary items or finish work earlier due to an uncomfortable body position.
Ergonomics andcompact structures. After all, not everyone can afford to equip a special workshop. Therefore, folding, corner and folding models of small size are most popular. The folding option will help to equip a comfortable workplace, and when folded, the furniture will not clutter up the space.
How to choose?
Not everyone can afford to allocate a site for organizing a personal work corner. Therefore, they often select options that help save space, but do not forget about comfort. For small rooms, a transforming sewing table is ideal. The designs of these furniture are different, so it is important to choose the most suitable one based on certain criteria.
A significant factor is the area of the room where the sewing corner will be located. A folding sewing table in this case is the best choice for a small room, because when folded it does not take up much space and does not look bulky. Some models have wheels for easy movement.
The size of the machine or overlocker is also significant. In addition to the work surface, you need a place to place fabric, accessories.
The reliability of the sewing table depends on the quality of the material. The best choice would be natural wood, but it significantly increases the cost of the finished product. Chipboard options are noticeably cheaper and lighter in weight, and if they need to be moved frequently, they will be more beneficial. A folding transforming sewing table must have high-quality furniture fittings so that it can serve with frequent unfoldinglong.
Table-book
This is a budget type of furniture and the most simple. Usually it has 3 sections. The central one is considered stationary, and on the sides there are 2 wings, which, when unfolded, make it possible to make a large space for sewing. Such a table may have 3 wings. When unfolded, their support is on swivel legs. Models of this type can be equipped with wheels, which makes it easy to move around.
But in such a transforming sewing table there are no additional departments and shelves for storing materials. In conventional models, the sewing machine is quite high. In advanced versions there is a compartment for a sewing machine. It may have an additional mechanism to help adjust the height of the placement of equipment. When the compartment is lowered, the machine will not be visible on the table. This is convenient if it is not needed for work (this feature increases the price of the structure).
Table-table
This is another transforming table for sewing machine and overlock. It is regular and angular. The folding compartment is supported by a door that swings open. The main advantage of the table-cabinet is the presence of additional shelves for storing sewing accessories.
The machine is located in a compartment with an elevator that can raise it to the required height. If the cabinet is large, then it can be used to store various tools. Cabinet tables are equipped with wheels and wings (from one to three).
Corner table
This type of cutting table is convenient to use, besides it takes up little space whenlarge work surface. Inside the corner cabinets there is a lot of space for tools and accessories, and the working surface itself helps to conveniently cut, sew, that is, perform the necessary work without changing the position of the body. This folding cutting table from Ikea is convenient, which is stylish and functional.
Comfort Series
The furniture of this series is varied. Tables "Comfort" differ in dimensions, additional shelves and accessories. Many designs are designed to store the typewriter and overlock. For example, the Comfort-3 table is presented in the form of a roll-out pedestal, which, when unfolded, has a large working surface.
At such a table it is convenient to work on a typewriter and on an overlocker. It has a lifting mechanism with 3 positions. In this model there is a sectional container and retractable drawers. When folded, the cabinet is compact and takes up little space.
Some sewing folding tables have a door locking system to prevent children from reaching the sewing accessories. That is, the system blocks all elements that can be open.
DIY
To save on buying a table, you can make it yourself. The basis can be an old computer desk. A sliding transformer is made from it, for which it is convenient to work. Plus, it takes up little space.
Sewing tables are made from OSB, chipboard, MDF board, furniture panels. If non-laminated chipboards are used, then after production they need to be finished- processing with drying oil and varnishing. Therefore, it is advisable to buy ready-made furniture panels with a processed and smooth surface in various shades of wood.
Work requires training:
- meter and pencil rulers;
- screws and self-tapping screws;
- screwdriver;
- special furniture hinges;
- electric jigsaw;
- door handles, caster legs;
- electric drills;
- building level.
Before work, you must carefully calculate the dimensions of the table and complete the drawings. You can use ready-made drawings with the dimensions of all the necessary parts or perform an independent calculation, subject to experience in furniture manufacturing. At the same time, do not forget to include in the calculations a hinged lid, under which there will be compartments with sewing accessories.
The advantage of independent work is that you can personally plan the product for your needs with the right departments and dimensions. For the workshop, you can design a table that can be used, for example, for today's trendy felting.
Prices
Standard folding table-book can be purchased for 3 thousand or less. The cost depends on the material and dimensions. Cabinet tables are more expensive - from 4 thousand. If the cabinet has an elongated table top, an overlock compartment and other improvements, then the price will start from 6 thousand. The cost of corner cabinets is from 8 thousand rubles.
Availability of sewingtable simplifies sewing, makes it comfortable. A suitable option competently organizes the workspace without cluttering the room. The process of sewing at such a table will be a pleasure.
