IKEA Hack + Recycling = The ULTIMATE Sewing Table with TONS of Storage for $0 (well, almost)
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- čas přidán 29. 09. 2022
- A cutting table that's so big that it's nearly as long as me, and yet cost almost nothing to make? That's what I'll be making in this video, and it can serve not only as a sewing and cutting table, but also as a general crafting table as well. The video is partial DIY tutorial, but more general inspiration for how to work with recycled, repurposed and upcycled material, although I admit I had a bit streak of luck in getting my hands on my roommate's IKEA Expedit unit, which really helped this whole project come together!
The back story: after 3 years abroad, I returned, and found the strong desire to convert my bedroom into a sewing & crafting space that is both neat/functional as well as cute and aesthetic! That was my last video, and this video is focusing entirely on the sewing table, which is definitely the highlight of the room because it's HUGE, very comfortable to cut on, and is host to a TON of storage!!
Of course it's still not done, but it's certainly much improved over what it was as the start! If you want to see even more details on the room and the process, consider becoming a monthly supporter over on Ko-Fi, there you'll have access to monthly vlogs as well as the extended edition of this video!
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So refreshing to see a makeover that doesn’t include paying big $$$ for perfect matching white craft room furniture. Thanks!
You are so welcome! Yea, I know exactly what kind of makeover you mean, and that’s very not my style 😂 You might also enjoy the video immediately before this, where I overhauled the rest of the room in much the same spirit!
It's very refreshing to watch a diy video where content creator actually uses PPE! It was really cool to watch this process and see how much you're able to find to repurpose
Oh yea, my father drilled ear and eye protection into me when I was really young, and I have annoyingly sensitive ears because of it, plus once you damage your senses, you can't really get them back (and if we're being honest, I should actually get a proper respirator type mask... it's on the list)
Yep I know what you mean I have been collecting old pallets and converting them into draws, cupboards and much more lol, getting to old now for collecting but that’s okay I have a 6m square workshop filled to the rafters with old wood some of its almost 200 years old so I have kept that little gem for my new kitchen lol
Love the cutting table I have an old school fire door that’s huge and would make the perfect cutting table top but love the trick with the old ikea units I have some of them flat packed still will have to hunt them out 😹😹😹
My brother and I consider Norm Abram saying "there's no more important safety rule, than to wear these: safety glasses!" To be meme-worthy."
And having earplugs available to me at all times is a requirement for my ability to keep myself calm and emotionally regulated, since a number of noises are inordinately stress inducing for me - so yes. Heck yes. Safety equipment!
My grandmother's sewing table (the one I learned to sew on) had a few hooks just under the tabletop surface to hold scissors. Highly recommend.
Ooh, that's a great idea! I personally don't need them because I have a cute little pegboard with a bunch of scissor pegs on it (and my room is SO small that it's always right within reach), but I LOVE that idea, and would definitely adopt it if I didn't have the pegboard!
Oooh! Great idea!
It's such a joy watching somebody (other than me) make furniture out of random things, as well as somebody who uses "weird" stuff to help out during the creation process. That jigsaw puzzle box to level out your workspace was perfection.
As a note, I want to live where you do. Finding discarded materials like that is almost impossible in my area.
Thank you! Yes, I think I'm a Class A scrounger... that's the thing about constantly traveling; I feel like I'm often starting from zero, and since I have zero interest in buying new every time I'm in that situation, I just... scrounge, and it's good for the environment, good for my wallet and my soul, and much more fun (in my opinion)!
I'm so glad you liked it, thanks for watching, and feel free to hang out and check out some of the other content on the channel - I’ve got lots of recycling and sewing videos (corgi fainting couch, a week of dumpster diving in Denmark, etc) and I even have them all in one playlist if you like!!
This is everything!! I love that you actually tried to do it for as little as possible and repurchased and recycled!!! Too many hobby sewists treat these luxuries as "must haves" but have a ton of disposable income to use, which isn't very accessible for most people, and adds a bit of gatekeeping. I love your channel and the way you're open and honest and use thrifted or recycled materials! It's also better for the planet
oh, this comment warms my heart, because I feel the same way a lot of the time (I mean, OK, I love working with raw yardage too when possible, it's such a treat, but I try to balance that out with a lot of recycling too).
Being a Maker that's also frequently traveling, I often find myself on contracts with very few resources, and have to get creative, but I kinda love the challenge. And agreed that buying all this equipment to set up a sewing room makes it feel very inaccesible to anybody that has budget constraints. I will fully admit that my method, while not requiring much money, DOES require lots more time (a whole long rant that didn't make the public cut of this video), and that in and of itself is often not practical either, so it's a fine balancing act between deciding what it essential to you personally to have in a sewing set-up, how much you can afford to buy, and how much you can afford in time to recycle and repurpose... all I can hope, though, is that some people find the video and get inspired to try something similar at home, or that they feel like sewing can be accessible to them too, even without a giant budget!
If you like the recycling/repurposing videos, you should check out either my corgi sized fainting couch, or my Cuban Pete/Gunne Saxoween because those are both majority recycled projects that were kinda goofy and fun!!
I loved the way you went around your area and used leftover stuff that people were throwing away.. You also continue to save things that people are throwing out plus you don't just take everything home you take the time to just get a bracket or screws, what a good idea to show on your videos!!
Thank you ☺️ I don't have room to take the whole thing home even if I wanted to, so traveling around with a tool kit in my pocket is a Must for me! Since you liked this, you might like some of my other recycling and sewing videos on the channel (corgi fainting couch, a week of dumpster diving in Denmark, etc) and I even have them all in one playlist if you like!!
@@ShannonMakes I have been savign all the extra stuff from builds for YEARS for reasons of hopefully doing something like this.
At NWC they have a workshop that also talks about some of the stuff that you ahve been doing, if i understand it
It’s brilliant to see another hoarder being so resourceful.
It's not hoarding if you know how you could use it? That's what I tell myself.
@@juliakaislo1007 I tell myself the same thing but I haven't been able to fit a car in my garage in 6 years...
What I find very impressive, is the visual cohesion you managed to obtain despite all of the different elements, almost all salvaged. You show it's possible: very inspiring! And fairplay for sticking to your principles like that.
It's amazing what a couple coats of paint can hide XD Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it
Exactly, great repurposing and salvaging!
As a rescuer of literally tonnes of fabric, a scavenger of anything useful, and a second hand store owner, I absolutely love what you've done here. Fabulous job. Thanks for sharing. I wish you and your channel great success. 😀😀
Thank you :-D Feel free to stick around and check out some of the other videos on the channel, since you like this one - I've got a whole playlist on "sewing-and-recycling" if you like more in the same vein! ♻
A reminder, in case you, or anyone else inspired by this, needs it:
Make sure you know how to inspect items for mold, bugs, rodent droppings, moths, or traces of bugs before bringing it in to your space. Bag it in plastic, roll the top down, and tie, if you can't put through the washer and dryer right away.
This is NOT how I got bedbugs. But I realized I'd made some really poor choices in my strategies around fabric recycling when I was dealing with the prep to have them eradicated.
Yes, I was washing everything. But I hadn't been keeping it quarantined until I did so. Don't tempt fate.
And don't let yourself feel like you're the only one saving the planet, and you HAVE to find a way to salvage everything. Do what you reasonably can. Don't burn yourself out. You efforts are appreciated.
You take “the ally provides” to an absolutely amazing and artistic level
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it!!!
Yes, I am a serial over-acheiver and I excel at making more work for myself than necessary. And, yes, I do drive me crazy, too. 😅 Even if it felt like The Project That Never Ends, it turned out beautifully - well done!
That makes at least two of us then😅😅 Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it!!
First, as for your "I can do just a little more to it" attitude...I think we must be soul sisters! LOL...drives my husband crazy! In my younger years I was "that's good enough". Hitting my 50's changed all that. 😉
Second, my favorite part of the table is...the entire table! I wouldn't change a thing! My husband used to make custom furniture and put wheels on just about everything. "A woman needs wheels on furniture so she can easily move it to clean or redecorate." He was glad to see that feature on your table.
Overall, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this project and you did a beautiful job, M'Lady!!!
Awww, why thank you, I'm glad you and your hubby approved of the Make :-D I've already used the wheels quite a bit - less for redecorating, b/c my room is SO small there's not really anywhere else to put it, but it's phenomenal for some added flexibility while filming, plus it'll help me to be able to sweep under there every now and then XD
This was so great. Now you have me dreaming about a cutting table too. Having worked in a commercial sewing room for a short period- here's an idea. They use an underlayment for the table tops that make it like a huge ironing board. Therefore no need for a freestanding ironing board. This material also acts like a big pin cushion so pins stay in where you push them in. This insulating material is cut the same dimension as the table top (it's thick) then covered in cotton duck which is wrapped around the edge and stapled to the underside of the table- just like you did.
Yea, a giant, thick wool mat would serve the purpose, and for sure it’d be fun, but then I would have had to buy yet another thing for the table, and already I feel bad for having bought the wheels and the homasote… plus they are exorbitantly expensive, especially in Canada!
Ooh, I really appreciate the inventive use of all available items for a stable cutting place, like the puzzle box over an upsidedown planterbox makes it even with storage crates 🤣 Totally my kind of solution!
This is how I live my life… completely under-equipped, and making cool stuff regardless 😎😎
Glad to see I am not the only "thrifty" person that upcycle discarded materials for other projects.
Oh, all the time!! A large of my projects are heavily recycled/upcycled… I have an entire playlist of recycle-focused creations on the channel homepage, if you’d like!
I never considered the ironing board storage as an option! That's brilliant! Maybe some fun smaller prints to add on the white panels on the side without the poster? Like a small art wall.
Yes, if my room was bigger, that other side would definitely get some extra styling, but because it pretty much lives facing the purple wall, with only enough room for passage (my room is tiny), any art wouldn't see the light of day :-( Which is a shame, because I already have some pieces that I could use. Great idea though, thanks for sharing!
@@ShannonMakes Aaah that makes sense! Too bad, but I see the point. Maybe hangers for tools? Since you have the overhang, they shouldn't snag on anything... Maybe.
Or stickers from her travels, so the sides look like an old shipping case...
- Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi
My favorite feature is the low cost upcycle! I would love a table like this!
This woman's many talents REFUSE to stop!!!
"The Leatherman of cutting tables" - it is certainly becoming that! You have done an amazing job, and are such an inspiration. I always look forward to your videos because you do great things with so little.
aww, thank you so much for the kind words! Glad you liked the project/video!!
I LOVE the reusing of so many things that would have been trashed otherwise. I also love the table itself.
Thank you, Alliyah! It was a fun and interesting challenge!
Wow.... an amazing feat of recycling! I'm so impressed! My favourite features are just how many of the materials you used were recycled and the fact that you basically built the whole thing with limited space on a balcony! Can I say again how impressed I am!!
Yea, having an actual workshop (or even a decently sized table 🤣) would definitely have made it easier, but perhaps less relatable!! Goal was definitely to ACTUALLY recycle, and I think it was pretty much achieved!
Beautifully done! "Do you drive you crazy too?" ...yes. yes I can relate to this on a spiritual level 😂
Hahaha, it's not just me then!!!
@@ShannonMakes ...definitely not just you...
I love how you were able to make a table that fit all of your crafting/storage needs from salvaged materials! one of my favorite parts about making my own clothes is that I never need to compromise practicality or aesthetics based on what's available in stores -- if I want a certain feature I can always figure out a way to add it! :D Your DIY videos are inspiring me to do the same thing with my furniture! :D
Oh, absolutely, that's 1000% why I make (and have always made) my own things - I can make them exactly as strange or peculiar as I want them to be, to fit my exact needs, whether that's clothing, bags, furniture, etc!!
Shannon: I just happened upon your channel and I LOVE it!!!!. I have a ? about your adorable Corgi. Did you get him/her from a breeder? If so, can you recommend? Also, what state are you located in? I want a Corgi so badly, but having a hard time finding a breeder with reasonable prices. Thanks
Absolutely amazing! I would use a power strip that has usb outlets as well.
Hmm... that's a big ask for finding on the streets, but it's a good point! I don't use my phone much, so I don't need USB charging that often, but it's such a clever idea, I might keep my eye out for a second power strip (was already planning on putting one on either side of the table) with USB on it!!
I love the light strip idea! Esp to see in and around the cubicles and the centre storage!
I tend to have my tablet with instructions a pattern pic or just music or video playing so an extension cord gets dragged around my room and different chargers plugged in…
I learned recently why old plastic goes yellow. It’s bromine, which is brown, making its way out to the surface of the plastic! Eeek. Newer plastics don’t contain bromine
This is only my second video of yours & I'm in awe & jealous of your many skills.
Here in England I don't see abandoned IKEA items or other things in the street like you seem to have. It's amazing how much of your beautiful table was made for free.
My fave part has to be the "pinnable" table top. I'm a big knitter & pin stuff out for blocking. Would love something like this❤️
Why thank you! I worked for a few months in the North East of England and it’s true that I don’t remember seeing as many things on the curb… BUT you have some magnificent boot sales, so there’s that!!
I am, in the coming months, going to have a video on making some blocking and smocking boards from the leftovers of my homasote, so definitely keep an eye out for that!
Living in Scotland I have taken a little bit of furniture from the street, but it was never in as good nick as what appears in this video. If you are looking for used ikea stuff, I find that fb marketplace, or local bartering groups usually have a lot about, sometimes free, sometimes for a small price. I got an almost new poang chair for half its ikea price the other week.
@@ShannonMakes What is "homesote" -- I've never heard of nor seen it prior to this video. It looks like some kind of a composite wood/sawdust/wood chip type of project to me ...... Does it eventually idintegrate like cork does when you have used it for blocking or pinning?
@Karen Little I don't know much more about it than what I mentioned in the video, but if you google "homasote" you can find out a bit more about it, I'm sure!
Wow your table is amazing!! You’re way above me in repurposing things.
My cutting table is an ikea desk with risers it was bought 32 years ago as a change table. It’s not as big but much better than the chest freezer which I was using!
Ooh, yea, the risers is a great idea for a must less intense DIY hack to get the tables to a better height - no more folding in half to cut/sew!!
Sure beats my 36” card table with a Walmart 4 drawer plastic chest! I’m 70 now and my hands aren’t strong enough to handle some of my power tools, but you used simple designs and elegant solutions in your table that maybe I can borrow to make something similar. Always fun to see what you are making next. Happy New Year to you and yours 🎉
To be fair, this is the first time in my life I've had a dedicated crafting/sewing table... the previous 3 years, I've been using the living room table in a house shared with 4 other roommates, so this is quite the treat!
This girl is so entertaining! She has a great sense of humor. I just wish I was as limber as she is. B Amy arthritis won’t let me bend like she can!
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Feel free to check out some of my other ones for even more entertainment :-D :-D
Wow… Just fantastic!!! I enjoy repurposing items sometimes, but I am nowhere near your level! 😮
You have an amazing eye and knack for it! I thought it looked great in the previous video, but seeing what actually went into it (both materials and elbow grease!) really highlights your abilities.
Thank you for posting this type of content, too! It’s inspiring and has given me so many ideas!!! 😊
You are so welcome, that is absolutely my goal (because clearly this is not going to be very easy to follow-along in a step-by-step fashion), but to help get the creative repurposing juices flowing!! Glad you enjoyed it
This turned out super amazing!!!! I love this eco friendly put together hack. An inspiration 😀😃
Yay! Thanks so much!! ♻️🔨🪛
Loved everything about this! Repurposing, great custom cutting table & stellar narration. 🏆
Thanks so much, glad you liked it (and never expected to get a compliment on the narration, but hey, I'll take it!!
I love best that your ironing board fits in the table! I never know what to do with mine.
I think I'd like to design mine, using pieces I already have.
I guess that's one of the benefits of having a tiny room - desperation for storage causes creative solutions XD (I've also seen hung-over-the-back-of-the-door solutions that are nice). Good luck with your own - it's definitely kinda fun getting to design it exactly how you want it!
Just managed to watch this, and it's WONDERFUL! Thank you for the detailed, amazing transformations of "junk" to "jewel" videos. And of course the sewing ones, too!
Thank you 😊 I’m glad you enjoyed the video and the process!!
This is so badass! Your determination and diligence is really inspiring.
Thank you!!! Glad you enjoyed it!
It looks fantastic! I love how much storage you managed to get in there and that the middle portion allows for more efficient storage and removal of the larger rolls of fabric -- and the ironing board! I love the art print, too. It really takes the whole look to a new level. Ahh, makes me want to go build some things!
Thanks so much! 😊 Yes, that middle section might be my favorite part (...not me over here considering adding yet another shelf to it, to get 4 sections instead of three... LOL). And yes, do it, go build some things!!
@@ShannonMakes 😂 well, at least if you add another shelf now, you'll have all the experience of how to tackle the tricky aspects, so maybe it'll be easier!
Yes, very good point!!
Green with envy. What a wonderful table! So much useable space. The ability to store your ironing board is brilliant! The ability to pin on your cutting surface is such a luxury. Have used so much recycled materials is a nice bonus. We’ll done.
Thank you! Agreed that these are both very useful facets of this table, and they’ve both gotten lots of use in the following months!
Fantastic make! This is a table that fits all. I love the fact you can see the fabrics and store so much. You are a joy to watch for me and my husband who found your channel.
Oh, thank you for the lovely words, I’m glad you both are enjoying the videos 🥰🥰 I also love being able to see the fabrics all at once!
I really enjoyed watching this table coming together! You think outside of the box and the outcome is AMAZING! Plus i learned about some different materials I may be interested in incorporating into my quilting room!! Thank you for sharing!! 😊
Awesome! Thank you for the kind words and compliments, I'm glad you liked the video AND picked up some fun tips from it! Feel free to stick around and check out some of my other videos - I actually get to USE the table in some of them!!
You are amazing! I love that you were able to use so many repurposed items. I absolutely love all of the amazing stuff you found on the side of the road. I also love that you were able to re-purpose all of this and it didn’t go to a landfill. I think you’re table turned out amazing. I love how clever your mind works.
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you liked it 💙 If you liked this video (which it seems like you did), I’ve got lots of recycling and sewing videos -corgi fainting couch, a week of dumpster diving in Denmark, etc - and I even have them all in one playlist if you like!!
Thank you for the video! We have been "buying practically nothing new" for a while now. Most videos claiming upcycled or recycled solutions merely offset the claimed good by purchasing most of the materials new. This is refreshing!
You’re welcome, and I absolutely agree about a lot of false upcycling claims out there… I try to actually reuse as much as possible (most of my apartment is furnished of the streets and alleyways of Montreal) and try to limit my buying new.
In fact that's one of the things I love to do, I have many videos where I try to repurpose as much as possible (Bilbo's housecoat, the fainting couch for my corgi, etc) - if you liked this video, you’ll probably like those too!
This is wonderful; and that art print! Perfect!!
Thank you so much!
Love that whole table and that its almost completely made of recycled materials! Sadly I dont have the room for a "stationary" cutting and sewing table, therefore mine is a tabletop on two (nice looking because from ikea) trestles. That way I can store it away when needed.
I mean, this is absolutely the first time in my life I had a table that was 1) the proper height, B) all mine, and III) actually meant for crafting, so I totally get it. You gotta do what works for your space, and your solution sounds great (although knowing me, I'd end up with the tabletop out more than stored away XD )
@@ShannonMakes haha yes its most of the time not stored away but it's great that I can store it!
I just found your channel. I'm more than impressed with all of your skills, including your interest and patience in finding as much disguarded stuff.
Thank you! I am always out walking my dog, so it’s a perfect time to scout out sidewalk treasures! Her corgi fainting couch was also made from pieces scavenged from the curb!
Wow! I love what you have done.
Thank you!!
The shelves "...don't have the will power to remain vertical" Thumbs up for the clever use of anthropomorphism. 🤣 My favorite thing is the wheels.
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Wow! The way you upcycled all of those items and then made this beautiful table is inspiring:) I'm a maker for sure and really love to build things, but I don't have the vision that you clearly have. I would consider your level an upcycle artist! And great to see I'm not the only one who always has a screwdriver handy for rescuing mending plates and knobs and more - these parts are so useful even if the majority of the discarded item is not usable.
Thank you for the lovely compliments, I'm so glad you enjoyed it!! I have a few other fun upcycles (my corgi couch, my Cuban Pete/Gunne Sax-o-ween costume) that are nearly 100% upcycled, if that's your jam. I definitely enjoy the process, and yes, it's fun to see how many other ppl in the comments go out equipped to repurpose/disassemble garbage they find!! XD
This was a great project and I enjoyed every bit of it. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it, you're very welcome!
That table is amazing!! Thanks so much for sharing!
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching :-)
Fantastic video. Love the enthusiasm and the method.
Thanks so much, and thanks for watching! I'm glad you like it :-D Feel free to stick around and check out some of the other videos on the channel - I've got a whole playlist on "sewing-and-recycling" if you like more in the same vein! ♻
I'm in awe 🤩🤩
why thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it!!
Having seen the Work In Progress in person, it's so cool to see it all done up! I'm super excited to see what you'll make on this table!
Edit: I actually finally found a way to permanently set up the sheet of homasote I got from you ;)
oooh, can't wait to see it! Mine is proving SO useful!
Wow! Amazing job!!
Thank you! Cheers!
Absolutely amazing! You are an inspiration.
Thank you so much 😀
This video is so satisfying to watch 😍😍
For fabric folding, I watched this video by Lady Rebecca Fashions the other day where she folded her fabrics with inserts of square? rectangle? pieces of cardboard from old boxes. It makes for a very sturdy and easy way of storing lots of fabrics in a particular space. 😇
I think the video is called "reorganising my fabrics" or something that is similar to that. I tried it with a couple of my fabrics and it stores so well * __ *
Oh, yes, I've seen that idea before... it's all over Pinterest sewing room DIYs, and while I'm not sure it's the best solution for 100% of my fabrics, you've convinced me that I should give it a try for some of the smaller/thinner fabrics I have :-) (and it's recycling, so it's right up my alley!!)
@@ShannonMakes A few years back, I did something similar by using one piece of cardboard that was covered in contact paper. The fabric was folded to the width of the cardboard, then folded around the cardboard, then the cardboard slid out for reuse. Gave the perfect size fold, but no worries about chemicals in the cardboard leaching into the fabric!
It’s been a while since I have been to Montreal, but are all the streets filled with old IKEA furniture? ❤your projects! Thank you 🙏🏻
the face at 17:21 😂
Anyway, thank you for keeping crafts budget-friendly and relatable. Costube in the last few weeks/months has been flooded with renovation videos, not least sewing room redos, but they're almost always dependant on new, ready-made items and conventional design choices. In my view, it's essential to have creators showing us how to make nice things out of _what's already available_ , when it comes to both decor and sewing actually. And to have some individuality, of course.
Also, where did buy the Mucha print from ?
So I freely admit that I watch very few other Costube channels, so I actually had no idea that this was the season of sewing room renos (not that I could have changed my timing even if I had known), but yea, I definitely get the whole "Fixer Upper" vibes of unlimited budget, immaculately curated shopping lists, etc. On the one hand, it DOES make for a great Before/After, and often a fun During, but it's not only out of my budget, but also just way less my style.
I think there's a lot of *talk* in Costube about sustainability & fast fashion, but not that much actual action on it because people feel the pressure to create content, and recycling fabric is hard and annoying and time consuming and sometimes creators and viewers alike just wanna see the pretty dress (and I GET it, I love using new fabric too!!), but it's also interesting how nobody seems to draw the parallels with fast furniture/IKEA and how it's a INCREDIBLY similar epidemic with fast fashion... I could literally go off about this topic for way too long, so I'll stop now. But yea. It's nice to recycle and reuse when possible
oh, sorry, in response to the Mucha print, I got it off Zazzle, but I found a few different sources. I chose the Zazzle one specifically because I preferred the hues in that version
@@ShannonMakes It seems to me that fewer young people have the vision you obviously have. Theatre background? You learned to see the value in up cycling/seeing potential in the "things" that others cast off. Often I think they don't know how to use the items, other times they may need to downsize or if they are moving, there is only so much room in a moving van/car/truck to move useful stuff. Isn't it wonderful that they leave it in alleys, etc. so others can use that material instead of sending it to a landfill site! I have loved up cycling/recycling for as long as I can remember. I come by it honestly as my Mom grew up during the Depression (living on a farm, 1 of 13 kids) and although it certainly was called "up cycling" at that time, it was how people got by! I learned well from her. Unfortunately, every time I move I have to "downsize" as those who are moving me give me grief about how much "junk" I have. That's not how I see it of course, it is "raw materials" for the gazillion plans I have going in my head!
@karen Little I think that vision/ability to see potential in raw items is very much part and parcel of being a maker in general though, although perhaps I take it to the extreme with the recycling. But that's exactly why people buy yards of fabric - to them, it's not lengths of flat, plain woven fibers, it's a fabulous dress or their perfect pair of pants. They already see it in their head. Maybe I just go a little bit farther - perhaps because I have the time to do so, or maybe because I also was raised in a family with a very small budget and lived off of thrift stores and second hand shops. And for sure the challenge that comes with this ability is that others (mostly loved ones that don't have this vision) will continually give us crap about how much stuff we have, because we see what it can become, whereas they just see a hoarder-to-be 🤣
Everything you did is perfect ❤😊
Love everything about this video! I'm inspired now. Thank you!
Fantastic! Go forth and make things!! Bonus points for using recycled materials!
This project looks so good! Also, Yes, I'd like a Memery review, I've wanted to try them myself since the shipping would be less for me
Thank you, and noted! I bought them while in Denmark, not only because it was convenient, but also upon rave review from a friend and others online.
Me too PLEASE!
It would be interesting to see. I got my memery oxfords while in Denmark too. After a bit of breaking in they've become the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn. I did add an arch supporting insert though
@MurkyHeron I'd love to hear why you added the insert!
@@ShannonMakes to support the arch - sorry, mixed up the terms there. I couldn't fit my orthopaedic soles there as the shoe is rather slim, but this way I got the look and a lack of pain too😄
For me it was great to see a woman doing the entire thing. I'm realizing I have some internalized sexism going on that leads me to believe on some level that I can't do construction projects involving power saws.
Oh, you absolutely can! The only "words of warning" I'd have for you are exactly the same as I'd have for anyone wanting to use power tools - learn how to use them properly and safely (especially the table saw), and use good PPE to protect your eyes, ears, lungs, etc!! But then the sky's the limit, and it's so fun to be able to create whatever your brain can imagine!!
Fantastic job, well done!
Thank you :-) I hope you had fun watching!!
Very well done. Love all the storage space!
Thank you! 😊Glad you like it ❤️
You are a joy to watch innovate!!!
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!!
looks amazing! great job!
Thank you! ☺️☺️
Fabulous work!!!
Thank you! Cheers!
Loved all of your video, you are so skilled.
Thank you so much! 💙💙
This looks amazing! Great job!
Thank you, glad you like it!! Hopefully you'll stick around and find some others here on the channel that are equally fun and entertaining!
Wonderful work you did! I am so impressed.
Thank you so much 😀 Very glad you liked it, and feel free to check out some of the other videos on the channel, I've got a whole playlist on "sewing-and-recycling" if you like more in the same vein! ♻️
Love it! I love the ironing board feature!
Thank you! I LOVE that I can just tuck it away and it's completely out of sight... cleans up the room so much!
Very resourceful! Nice design and great job.
I'm glad you like it, thanks for watching! :-D Feel free to stick around and check out some of the other videos on the channel - I've got a whole playlist on "sewing-and-recycling" if you like more in the same vein! ♻
Wow you are amazing! I absolutely love the table!
Thanks so much! 😊 I love it too!!
So clever and looks great. Beautiful corgi!
Thank you! 😊
You are awesome!! Very satisfying video!
Thank you so much! 🤗 I’m very glad you enjoyed it, and feel free to hang out and check out some of the other content on the channel- I’ve got lots of recycling videos (corgi fainting couch, a week of dumpster diving in Denmark, etc) and they're all in a playlist on my channel page!
Loved your reno. Great ideas well executed
Thnak you!
Great job! First time I’m seeing your work. Outstanding!
I'm glad you like it, thanks for watching!!! :-D Feel free to stick around and check out some of the other videos on the channel - I've got a whole playlist on "sewing-and-recycling" if you like more in the same vein! ♻
This is amazing! Really Lovely video! ❤
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it! Feel free to stick around and check out my other videos, I’ve got plenty of other recycled/repurposed projects!!
Wow! This is fantastic ❤
Thank you!! I'm very glad you enjoyed it, thank you for watching, and I hope you'll stick around the channel and check out some of the other videos I have - I've got a whole playlist on "sewing-and-recycling" if you like more in the same vein! ♻
凄い！良くここまで作りましたね！素敵なテーブルですね。素晴らしいです！
Absolutely loved this project. So glad I found your channel!
Thanks so much! 😊 Welcome aboard, and please feel free to check out some of the other videos I have - I've got a whole playlist on "sewing-and-recycling" if you like more in the same vein! ♻
Bless you, patience and hard working!😊
thank you!
Amazing job! LOVE how you upcycle/repurpose!!! So important and valuable!!!
Thanks so much! 😊 I hope you stick around and check out some of the other videos I have - I've got a whole playlist on "sewing-and-recycling" if you like more in the same vein! ♻
I love the end covered in wood and the poster !!! Great job 👏
Thanks so much! 😊 it’s adds a cheerful little pop of color for sure!!
Love the ironing board storage!
Yessss, it's so practical!!
Your energy is infectious! ❤
Oh thank you! Glad you like it :-D Feel free to stick around and check out some of the other videos on the channel - I've got a whole playlist on "sewing-and-recycling" if you like more in the same vein! ♻
Love it. I am in the proces of créate my work station and your idea is perfect. Thanks
Wonderful! Best of luck with your work station
This is lovely! I have a smaller space but you have provided some great inspiration for me. Thank you for sharing this project!
You are so welcome! This can definitely be down-sized for smaller rooms
I love your recycling reusing all the different items. Well done
Thanks for watching! Feel free to stick around and check out some of my other videos - I've got lots of fun sewing (and recycling) stuff on the channel!
OMG I could watch your videos all day, it's so entertaining. You're so real...... LOL. Plus you're rescuing hardware and wood from the dump and saving tons of money. I love the table, how you thought through what you needed it to do, and sorted everything without going to a store and buying 24 new expensive matching bins to put it all in. Great video and great ideas!
"without going to a store and buying 24 new expensive matching bins to put it all in" just warmed my heart so much, because yea. That was pretty much the whole goal... so thank you for that comment!!
Glad you liked the video so much, and please feel free to stick around and check out some of the other videos on the channel - I've got a whole playlist on "sewing-and-recycling" if you like more in the same vein! ♻
I am super inspired with this build. Good job; so impressive.
Awesome! Thank you, and I always love to hear when my videos have inspired people! I hope you stick around and check out some of the other videos on the channel, I've got lots of fun ones in the vault!
Excellent use of resources!! A true diy’er! This has inspired me to move along with my own craft table compiled of all my finds!
Awesome, definitely do it!! And thank you :-) Hopefully you'll stick around and find some others here on the channel that are equally fun and entertaining!
You are amazing girl!!! I love the tabletop the most.
Thank you!! I'm glad you liked it, thanks for watching, and I hope you stick around and check out some of the other videos here on the channel!
I love this. Thank you for sharing your creativity and “scrounging” successes being put to great use.
You are so welcome! Glad you like it :-D Feel free to stick around and check out some of the other videos on the channel - I've got a whole playlist on "sewing-and-recycling" if you like more in the same vein! ♻
It's a MIRACLE ❤
Love it. Great ideas. Wow!
Thanks so much! 😊
So inspired!!! My next project!!!
Nice!!!
Love the whole thing. Perfect for storing & easily finding what you need quickly. Beautifully done.
Thanks so much! 😊 Glad you liked it, and I hope you stick around to check out some other videos!
I love the panels you put on each end of the table. A wonderful idea.
😊😊 Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching, and I hope you stick around and check out some of the other videos here on the channel!
WOWWWW!!! Such a fine project and I know you're just so proud of it-well you should be. I LOVE that your materials were repurposed stuff! Congratulations to you on completing such a monumental task and for it coming out so well. And thank you for documenting it so you could share with us.
Thank you so much, I’m glad you enjoyed it so much! I’ve got lots of other recycled sewing content on the channel (I recommend either the corgi couch or Bilbo’s Housecoat) if you like this sort of video 😊😊
Awesome project, you have given me so many ideas. My favourite part of the video... you describing yourself as a "serial overachiever". I can so relate... I drive myself crazy. I also love your dog. I love that she wanders around with you on your scavenger hunts, looking at you like you might be be a tad crazy, but adores you anyway. That is soooo Corgi!!
Yes, sometimes I wish I could just half-ass the project and get it done with already... OK, usually I'm glad in the end that I went the extra mile, but I still manage to drive myself nuts sometimes!! And yes, Cannelle is the ultimate dumpster buddy ☺️
I love what you did. I want one too and I may consider building my own as well. Great job!
Awesome! Thank you!
Enjoyed your thought process in creating a sewing table and how you solved the problems as they came up. Good Job!!!
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it! ❤️
Fascinating! I'll never have these skills/tools, but great to watch.
Glad you like it :-D Feel free to stick around and check out some of the other videos on the channel - I've got a whole playlist on "sewing-and-recycling" if you like more in the same vein! ♻ Maybe you'll pick up some tips and tricks for starting to learn these skills ;-)