Build your own folding sewing table from one sheet of plywood! This is a free woodworking plan by Ana-White.com to help you create a dedicated sewing space, in just a few square feet! Folds out to 32" x 55", and folds down to roll through doorways and tuck away as an end table.
Photo by LEXAROO
Folding Sewing Table Plan Features
Build your own folding sewing table from one sheet of plywood using our free step by step plans. This folding sewing table features:
- Storage for a sewing machine and sewing basket
- Fold out wings to increase sewing and cutting space
- Wheels for easy moving between rooms
- Narrow profile rolls through doorways
Preparation
1 – Sheet of 3/4" thick sanded plywood or hardwood plywood
2 – 1x3 @ 8 feet long
4 – 2″ Caster Wheels (Overall clearance of 2 1/2″) and screws for attaching caster wheels to the base (3/4" length most likely with a larger head)
5 – Sets of simple hinges (2-1/2" to 3" length) - ten total hinges
2" self tapping wood screws (spax or similar, can use trim screws)
- 2 - 3/4" plywood @ 32" x 20"
- 2 - 3/4" plywood @ 32" x 26-3/4"
- 1 - 3/4" plywood @ 32" x 15-1/2"
- 2 - 3/4" plywood @ 32" x 12"
- 4 – 1x3s @ 29 1/4″ (Legs – Measure these!)
Instructions
Step 1
Lay the plywood out on top of scrap 1x boards or styrofoam.
Mark the plywood every 32" width wise with pencil lines. Set circular saw to depth slightly greater than thickness of plywood.
Cut on the pencil lines to create three equal sized pieces, each 32" x 48".
From the 32" wide pieces, cut down as shown in the diagram and cut list.
Step 2
Assemble the main box as shown in the diagram, using the 2" screws.
Step 3
Attach wheels to base of the cabinet with the caster wheel screws.
Step 4
Position the cabinet face down on the floor and place the leaves next to the cabinet. Attach on underside with the simple hinges.
Step 5
Measure the overall distance from the underside of the cabinet to the wheel bottom and cut the 1x3s to this length.
Attach legs to hinges and to the underside of the leaves. You can also use a fold out hinge for added security.
Step 6
Flip the table over and test the leg lengths. Cut down if necessary.
You want the legs to open slightly past 90 degrees in opposite angles, so the legs are slightly splayed out, to keep the project from collapsing.
You can also use table leg hinges.
Comments
Heidi (not verified)
Thu, 10/21/2010 - 17:46
I love this idea! I was
I love this idea! I was just thinking have you thought of making a table like this only taller for a cutting table? (counter top height)
Sharon Lambirth (not verified)
Fri, 10/22/2010 - 02:19
This is perfect for a
This is perfect for a beginner. Go slowly, measure-measure-measure. You essentially are building a box with accessories. Practice using your Kreg with some scrap wood. I am in love with mine!
Sharon Lambirth (not verified)
Fri, 10/22/2010 - 02:28
I have painted plywood with
I have painted plywood with latex enamel with great results! I have used BM METAL & WOOD ENAMEL. Love working with it. I have bought quite a few cans of their Brilliant Red which is an off the shelf color. Covers plywood and any wood exceptionally well. Prime first, of course.
Sharon Lambirth (not verified)
Fri, 10/22/2010 - 02:30
Since she refers to the cuts
Since she refers to the cuts as 1x 's , I am assuming 3/4.
Sheela (not verified)
Fri, 10/22/2010 - 04:46
Right, that makes sense! I
Right, that makes sense! I must have been tired last night when I asked that one. Thanks!
badmash (not verified)
Sat, 10/23/2010 - 02:00
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I just signed up to your blogs rss feed. Will you post more on this subject?
Verna (not verified)
Sat, 10/23/2010 - 04:43
Thanks. I have loved to sew
Thanks. I have loved to sew since I learned in school. But have no room in my tiny house. Thanks I think you have saved me. Plus my husband can make it for my birthday. He won't have to think of a gift, and it won't cost much. Thanks again.
Amy (not verified)
Sat, 10/23/2010 - 07:46
Thank you! I love it and
Thank you! I love it and would like to use it for a desk and craft table. I may have to build 2!!!
I still haven't done any projects yet...have some other things I have to get done first but I am so excited!
Lauren (not verified)
Sun, 10/24/2010 - 02:37
Good to know! Thank you! :)
Good to know! Thank you! :)
crIstel (not verified)
Sun, 10/24/2010 - 17:38
Thank You Ana!!! I have 2
Thank You Ana!!! I have 2 sewing machines, and embroidery sewing machine and serger all crammed into my tiny sewing room, Hubby started making me a 4x8 cutting table....I was gonna eliminate all my storage just to have the cutting/ironing table( hehehe I was just gonna take over the dining room) but now I can store all 4 machines underneath in 4 separate cabinets.....and I don't have to give up the storage i currently have!!!! So Awesome, and my family can still have dinner together at the table!!!