A Tale of Two Sewing RoomTables| Which Table Is Worth the Coins.
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- čas přidán 31. 05. 2021
- I purchased two tables for my sewing space. I needed one to lift for projector sewing, but also big enough for cutting my fabrics. Only one was even close enough to fitting the bill. Find out which, and why!
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I recently bought a Husky brand table that is height adjustable (via a hand crank that removes for easy storage. I bought it from Home Depot for about $230. It isn't 36" deep, but it's on a very sturdy frame and it has locking wheels. This table is 59" long by 24" deep, but for a little more money, it comes in a 72" length (not sure if the depth is different) but if it is deeper, I'm buying it when it's in stock! Best of all, its already put together by Homd Depot (for free) and all I had to do was pull it out of my SUV) and roll it in my house. Great buy and I'm very happy with it's performance! I have a really heavy sewing machine (35 lbs) and there's no shaking whatsoever!
Thanks for sharing other options! I totally love your sense of humor and I feel you are keeping it real! Subscribe ing today and glad I found ya!!!
I love my Sullivan table but I bought it at least 10 years ago for $69, and it is sturdy and stays up along a wall in my sewing room. I use it for cutting and pin basting quilts. Along the other wall, I have a large Husky brand garage bench ($249) from Home Depot that is height adjustable. I keep two sewing machines and my serger on it and can sew with all three at one time if I need to. Usually I push the machines I don’t need to the back of the bench.
I feel like there is definitely a trend...it seems the older tables are sturdier....I wonder if they are changing how they are made now HMMMMMMMMM....thanks for the feedback and also WOW you got a wonderful deal!!! YAY!!!!
Only stands to reason that something you pay $260 for is going to be better than one you pay $100 for. Companies like Joann always up the price of many items so they can look good offering “half off” deals. But, I am happy you found a table that suits your space - it’s always a challenge.
Thanks Jane! I definitely learned a lesson on that one. I got what I paid for...actually I feel like I got less this time lol!
Awesome video! I was thinking of purchasing that exact (Sullivan) table! Glad I didn’t!
WOOOF saved by the video!! I’m SO very glad to have saved you your hard earned coins!!!! I hope you have a great day, and I hope to see you around the facebook world too! :-)
Great review, as always! It's so helpful to understand someone else's needs and experiences before laying out our own coins
OH YES Kathe...That table is now where I fold laundry lol!
New subscriber here! Appreciate the video! I've had that table in my cart for a month just waiting for the right time. Going to keep looking now. You saved me money and frustration. Thank you!
If you’re close to an Ikea, I highly recommend the Norden table. It’s a Gateleg table like the first one you showed. It also has 6 very deep drawers for storage. I’m also on carpet and put furniture mover’s under my legs so I can easily shift all my sewing furniture. I have my two machines set up on mine and it’s been great for sewing. It’s definitely large enough to cut on but I have a separate item I use as cutting and work table. Unfortunately the prices of everything in Ikea is way up, but I still think the furniture is worth even the inflated price. It’s so hard to find good sewing furniture for smaller rooms on a budget. I hope the adjustable desk works out for you. Congratulations on your new home!
Wow glad I saw this video cause I was going to buy the Sullivan table. Thanks for sharing.
HI Stephanie!! I’m glad to have saved you some coins!! I hope you find a table that is just right for you!!! Thanks for watching my friend
My husband gifted me a foldable table for my birthday last year and not sure if it’s a Sullivan but it’s similar with 2 shelves and 2 sliding baskets under the table . It rolls wonderfully on carpet and is very sturdy. I really like the adjustable table you have. Love your new sewing space it’s nice and bright.♥️
Oh falana! HIIIIIII!!!! And yes, there are several models of this table out there. I think the tables that have the center console are sturdier because the center shelves offer more stability to the middle of the table. I think you got a great gift and I am HERE for that!!!! YAY!!!!
I've had the Sullivan's folding craft table for many, many years. Mine well made, I don't recall having any of the issues you reported. I also bought the cutting mat and ironing cover for the table. In all the table has been in service for over 20 years.
I wonder if you have the same model table. They have a few different styles. Times have changed, maybe the table has as well.
@@azaleasmom1 It looks the same as the one in your video, but anything is possible.... Quality might not be the same priority as it was 20 years ago... Keep up the good work, I enjoy your videos and have learned from you :)
Great video! I had purchased this exact table on sale and by the time I replaced it the wobbly bits were so bad I couldn’t take it anymore. It was unstable from the start but the price was right so I did my best to work with it. Big mistake. I now have a Kookabura cutting table where the leafs fold down and it’s large so it’s in my family room! Haha It wasn’t cheap but I got free shipping and the huns was nice enough to put it together for me! Glad to have found your channel and am a new subscriber!
Thanks for the great reviews! I have been looking at adjustable tables. Also kicking around the idea of getting a kitchen island to use as a cutting table.
Kitchen islands are such a cool option. You also get the storage for your tools...which is a HUGE plus
Welcome back Ny🤗 I love that table🤩 Enjoy your new home and CREATIVE ROOM ... FIESTA 🪅
Mad1! I love to see your FIESTA!!! Thanks for the compliments. I appreciate that you always come back and comment!!! Have a great week!!
I love your sewing room. The style of doors and the sloped roof and little closet is so charming! Also your vlog is entertaining!
Thank you so much!
So glad I saw this video! I’ve been thinking of getting a cutting table that would fold down when not in use. I’ve seen the one you bought, but your right, an unstable table is of no use. Thank you for much needed insight. I’m a new subscriber to your channel and I’m so glad I found you. ❤️
Welcome Andrea!! I am so happy you found us!!!! ALthought he table I purchased with the fold down sides was horrible, I do see several other options by sullivan’s on the website which would be much better in terms of stability. Don’t count them out, just be cautious which one you buy.
Hey there Andrea,I’ve also seen a fold out and down table idea, if you have a definitive spot you can always put a hinged table along a wall,therefore you have the option of a fold down, you can have an option of a longer or wider table as long as the wall are stable (screwing in the framework behind the drywall) you can also ad extra fold down legs for stability. Cheers from Australia
I looked at the joanns table but after reading reviews i found a super sturdy one almost identical at Home Depot.
I just bought a second one so I have a long length to cut out maxi dresses etc.
no issues with the Home Depot table. It is 200$ but worth it 👍🏼.
I cut out a lot of quilts so I needed something stable.
Thanks for the good video ❤
Thank you for the review. 😊
You’re welcome
Good video. I'd been using a large dining room table in my teeny apartment living room that took up half my living room. That first table you showed was the one I was going to get! Thanks for the heads up. I wound up choosing a little sewing cabinet from Amazon. Small, cheap, and cute. My apartment has an island that separates the kitchen, so that will have to suffice as my cutting space. I'll have to use a step stool because I'm only 5'0 tall.😂 seriously, thanks for the excellent video.❤
I did my research on that table as well. I saw the complaints on that wobbly table as well as the legs not being even. I was looking for the same purpose. Sometimes we learn the hard way. I hear you girl!
Thanks for sharing this with us Ny ( we don’t have a Joanne’s in Australia - sad face) this video has given me lots of great ideas for my sewing space. Keep up the great work:) Cheers from Australia
Aw thanks Josy! I appreciate your comment. I hope to be able to provide lots of value to you in the future in my videos. :-)
I just bought this table, and opened it, and started to put it together. When I watched your video I thought oh no I made a big mistake. They must of made a change because I have support for the corners. I also tightened all of my screws with the alan wrench and held it with a pair of players to tightened them really well. My table is very study and I love it. Maybe you should call the company and see if those little supports are something extra and if they would send them to you. A table is no good if it isn't sturdy.
Cindy, I’m so glad your table is good. It’s an old video, so maybe they did improve it! That would be excellent customer service for sure!
Thanks for such a fun review, really helped me out a lot. Greetings from North Wales UK. 🙋♂🙋♂😊😊
Glad it was helpful! 💜
Thanks for this review. You saved me some money. I was thinking that the table might not be super stable.
I LOVE the craft table as a pressing table. Joann’s sells a pressing cover for it (or used to) at a reasonable price (especially with a coupon). It makes pressing wide backs and yardage much easier! Like you said, it folds down when you need the space
Check out the Husky adjustable tables at Home Depot as well. They have casters on some models, too!
I ended up moving my old kitchen table 42 x 72 (solid wood) upstairs, well actually my hubby & son did...lol And I was able to get 3 mats on mine for cutting. Love the fact that I have all the room to cut and storage underneath!! My daughter just bought a desk that raises by power! She loves it.
YESSSSSSS! I just did a jig of cheer for you. HAHAHA I am sooo excited for you. Your hubs and son are so amazing for moving a heavy table for you. YAY for the hubby’s
@@azaleasmom1 funny thing is he noticed my big embroidery machine shaking my table in my sewing room & said that's terrible. I was just so excited to have a sewing room...lol
That was the first table we moved upstairs. Then when I got my second room upstairs I knew I needed a dedicated table to cut on. I have mine in the middle of the room so I can walk around it to cut!!
Yes, I have 2 rooms 😱
One has ally machines in it with all my cotton in the closet. The other room is used for storing patterns & knits & of course my cutting table!!
You're a lucky girl!
Thank you for your sharing your experience. I was looking at that table but another company on Amazon. Now I'm thinking twice. I saw Flex spot sit and stand tables and you can get a large table like the one you chose but I'm not trying to pay what they want. I did see Ikea has a wooden table with fold down sides. I may have to continue using my kitchen table to cut fabric.
Thanks for sharing!
You bet!
Thanks for the info on the terrible wobbly table.
You bet!
Thanks for sharing this video. I've been trying to decide between the table from Office Depot and a Flexispot. I think I'm going to spring for the one with the adjustable height and motor.
That sounds awesome! I hope they like it!💚
I recently purchased the Arrow Dixie cutting table and love it! It folds down small (32” x 14”) like the one you purchased from Joann. It has 2 storage shelves. The casters work ok on my carpet. I purchased it from my local sewing shop. It was expensive ($500) but came with a free cutting mat to cover the entire surface (37”x49”) and has height adjustment (32-38”). I believe it is model 3401.
OH I feel like you made out really well. There are so many options out there... I sincerely believe there is something out there for everyone on any budget! Thank you so much for leaving this information, and always for watching! YAY!
Your personality... 💜💜💜
It helps to put the item into amazon because they usually have more reviews than the store's website. also you can use your web search and put reviews at the end of the item to see the ones from different sources. My hubby didn't do this for 2 items (gaming chair and corner desk.) The gaming chair had plastic wheels and they started breaking. He was still under warranty and they gave him 10 new ones and two are left. Then he bought a corner computer desk. It had the worlds worst instructions. I had pictures but no words explaining the pictures. I swear it took us 2 days to get it put together, but then realized that somethings weren't facing correctly. Had to take it apart and put it back together. One of the reviews compared it to Ikea furniture instructions. Always read the good, the bad, and the ugly reviews.
I am learning so many lessons along the way! I am so sorry you all had to deal with those horrible instructions. (On the up side...your husband actually looks at instructions LOL) Checking amazon reviews is a really good idea. I think they also have some pics too!! thanks for watching and taking the time to leave such a well thought out comment. I appreciate all the feedback!!
I am sorry you had such a bad experience with the Hobby Table. It is really so bad that they should just pull it off the market. However, if you are interested in getting a larger table at a later date, I suggest you try the Sullivan's Adjustable Home Hobby Table (it has shelves under the center panel, sturdier tubing & better casters than the original one you bought). It is on sale very often & I have been using mine for over 6 years & it is still sturdy and a great cutting table. I think it might help the sturdiness if items are put on the shelves under the center section, but it's a great table nonetheless. The shelves add more storage area & I store bolts of fabric on them to get them out of the way.
I have been wanting a large, adjustable height cutting table for awhile. Saw the perfect on while at the Paduch Quilt show. 36" wide and has two removable leaves so size changes from 36" (?) to 72". Storage for extras or the leaves inside the table. Magnetic shelves to hold pins, scissors, cups, etc. But sale price was $3800, free shipping. OUCH. I think I will keep looking. Amazon sells the frame that you can put your own top on for a reasonable price. Or maybe it was Ikea.
I got rid of the same table from Joann's years ago. You're right, save your money! I just bought a folding table from Michael's for an ironing station (will put canvas and batting plywood on top). Hopefully I didn't waste my money on that one!
I bought that Sullivan’s table for $99 at Joans and I agree the casters are cheap and wiggles sometimes but mine is against the wall so that helps a lot. The issue is the Top of the table is too heavy for the frame. I might get rid of the legs and use the table top on top of two IKEA Kalllax units because I love how hog and wide this table is.
OH@! THis is a genius idea!!! I feel like you may be onto something here!
Glad you found a table. The other one would have things falling off.
Yes, and definitely I would have had an issue with the table moving while I cut, that’s a no go.
Wish I would had seen this video prior 😢
I also considered purchasing a desk that has the height adjustment. Still mulling it over, but I’m leaning more towards getting it now that I’ve seen your video
Oh, Cool...just make sure to find one that is big enough for your cutting mat. Mine is a bit narrow, but I don’t mind it.
Thank you for your review on the adjustable table. I have been looking at it for quite a while. I also bought the craft table. It's awful.
Glad it was helpful!
I have the folding table. Got it for free from a neighbor. Yes, it's wobbly! But I got it for free and I don't use a projector (my sewing space is small (ish) and has a large ceiling fan that could interfere with a projector. If you're using paper patterns and you get a good deal on this table, it's acceptable. I agree that there are better options.
I bought 2 Mittback legs from IKEA and put them on each end of the table, now is very sturdy.
Replace the top of an existing table frame with a slab of hardwood butcher block countertop from Home Depot for $150. The price may be higher by of lumber prices exploding recently. There are multiple sizes, all are adequate for 2 - 36” mats.
I may actually take you up on that idea...that sounds superb!!
I’ve been looking for a stable raised height table. I haven’t found anything appropriate at Michael’s. I like gate leg tables so I was very interested in the craft table but useless for sewing and too low for cutting out patterns and .putting my crafts together. I use a bar height dining room table now but have been looking for a craft table for my sewing room. Looks as if I need to go to my local Staples store. Thanks for the video.
Hi Sharon! You are welcome! I hope you find what you need!
My hubby and son built me a cutting table with collapsible sides several years ago. I just added peel and stick tile to the top for a new finish. We did end up gluing them on. And we just moved and my new sewing room is twice as big as the old one and still not big enough.
Glad I saw this,I was about to purchase this one. Thank you for saving me money 💰
oh Sharon there is NEVA enough space in the sewing room LOL I could go on for daaaaaaaays thinking about more stuff for more corners LOL. I am trying to keep it sleek in here...but I think I may lose that battle!! Also, I see a trend on the husbands and sons...THey are the BEST aren’t they>> YESSSSSS!!!!! I did a little happy dance for you!
@@beatricewoodruff387 you are so welcome! I hope you enjoy your Tuesday!!! thanks for watching.
Waiting for you....
Hello ANA!!!
Now if you can make it to where the table rotates 45degrees! You can push it against the wall! And out of the way.
YES PLEASE!!! I would love that. I think I can probably get some nice casters installed if I tried hard enough!
I spy a cat in that pile. :)
Sorry that the folding down table didn’t work for you Ny. I purchased that same folding table from Amazon (with useful little baskets on the bottom) and it works wonders for me. Mine does not jiggle like yours. But I did notice that you have a rug on your floor, as I don’t. Maybe that’s the difference. Just sharing a humble comment. BTW, love watching your vids 🤩
I am so glad the table works for you! Maybe that has something to do with it? Thanks for sharing and for watching!
I have the same table from Amazon and I have carpet, it does not move and I love my table, it is very sturdy and made with a heavy material than that cheap table from JoAnn
an entire fashion group complains about that table @ JA Fab....I knew betta😂
great video. you're very likeable! there was not lots of hands waving around and bullshit from yu trying to be cute. straight on info you rock thankyou Krista p.s. gonna look up that office table but will maybe get a larger wood surface to place permanently on top like 40"D.
I’m still angry all these years later. House of Fabric and Fabricland used to be excellent sewing stores. JoAnn’s original name was Discount Fabrics (and lived down to its name). The first two stores had wonderful merchandise including silk, linen, and beautiful wools. Fabricland bought out House of Fabrics, then within a year or so, Discount Fabrics changed its name to JoAnns then bought out Fabricland, then turned itself into a craft store like Michael’s with less than half the store carrying fabric, and not the quality stuff either. In my town, we went from having 4 fabric stores (2 Fabriclands) 3 of which had excellent selection to only the renamed Discount Fabrics which had changed into a craft store, and a quilting store. OK, rant over. No wonder they carry low quality sewing tables. Sewing quality isn’t in its heritage.
Hmmm... let me start by saying I am not a major fan of Joann's. Circa 1982... We also used to have Minnesota Fabrics chain and several locally owned fabric stores in addition to Joann's. Its a Cleveland area company founded in 1943. I actually worked in one briefly and it sold fabric, sewing supplies and sewing machines. Craft supplies came along much later. I am thinking maybe your stores were bought out by Joann's at some point as it was expanding to the corporate mess that it currently is.... We have only had Hob Lob near me for about 2 years. Both are a half hr drive from me. Sadly Joann's and Walmart are the only nearby options.
If you look up Joanns on Wikipedia, it says the original name was The Fabric Shop in 1943. They renamed it Jo-Ann's in 1963. Also tells of the changes it made as a corporation over the years.
It could be that JoAnn’s bought out Discount Fabrics first, but it was the company that owned the previous Discount Fabrics that tolled the death knoll for good fabrics in Bellingham, Washington. Still doesn’t make me 😊
@@marciayingling7983 Oh wow! I should look this up. I feel like this is a worth while history lesson. Hmmmmmm. Now, I can’t say Joann is a low grade store. I love that store, and I like to walk around looking at all the fun new things with my daughter. I occasionally have a fun time in their fabric section as well. I just had what I feel was an off putting experience with the table. Overall Joann is still one of my favorite places to peruse.
That's my problem it's wobbly
Hi thanks for the video, is this table exactly 30×60 or is it one of those 59.1 x 29.1
Thanks
I have that table I would like to now where you got that 2nd table
I tried changing caster wheels no luck 😢
I am a male looking too set up an entire room for my wife who has been in the fashion industry and can sew however I want to surprise her with a decent table. Is the inserts for machine better than just placing the machine on top like she did for years and we are in our sixties? I have been shocked what the manufacturers are charging for MDF tables and cheap construction I have to get a closed cabinet with a lift . Who wants all that dust and dirt on it before they sew got any ideas I do store the Viking in a Milwaukee wheel tool box for now
Check out Marguerita McManus you tube video how to use foam board to set up a swaing table. How to Build a Cheap Sewing and Quilting Table
Omg I just dragged this thing up my stairs and can’t figure out how to put it together and now find out it’s crap 😢
So what size was the adjustable table?
They don't roll well on any surface. One wheel broke. Another keeps falling out
That’s the worst!
IKEA