Singer Cabinet Makeover ~ Sewing Cabinet Repurpose ~ Sewing Cabinet Makeovers

[@EM-fh2tx]

I could cry - these treadle machines are antiques.

[@sharontrujillo7793]

OHMYGAWD!!! You DESTROYED it.

[@Dawn-tv1bk]

I’m so surprised at the comments about being upset that these items were taken apart and reused. Can’t we be a little more thankful that they weren’t thrown in the trash? That’s what most people do with them because they aren’t useable as is. At least she took the time and energy to repurpose them into something instead of just having them thrown away. If you don’t enjoy seeing old things repurposed then keep scrolling. No need to leave a complaint about someone else’s hard work not meeting your standards. Geez. She is always very responsible with her items. She rarely just throws things away but instead try’s to repurpose them in to useable items. All the pieces are just beautiful. Great job!

[@peggyt1243]

Guess I am old fashioned but I think old sewing machines are perfect without any changes.

[@kristinastoltzfus6032]

Yes! I would love to find an old one and leave it just like they are!!

[@pj595]

Yes, agree

[@marciabyram6003]

Yep, I think you are right and painting the old wood is a no, no.

[@bettypecoraro8104]

It does hurt my heart to see that beautiful natural wood covered with paint.

[@terrychancellor4593]

These turned out adorable but it just killed me to see these beautiful tables and sewing machines being disassembled, especially that first one as it was gorgeous just as it was. It's not easy finding these with everything intact and still usable. I would have LOVED to have had that first one!! My grandmother had one but I don't know what happened to it since one of my uncles took control of everything and us few girls didn't get to have anything of hers. My husband bought me an antique Singer table though and I just need to get a replacement belt for it, hoping I can get it working again. I think I'm probably just too sentimental and born in the wrong century, LOL!! ❤

[@3000secrets]

I agree! I, too, would love to have owned it in its original form. How sad to destroy a piece of limited history.

[@patmontalbano290]

Your not too sentimental at all. I wanted one all my life. Finally found an affordable one at age 63, 2 years ago at a church thrift store for $25 . Got a bottom piece only with glass top at age 16 at flea market, still have it. Also have steamer trucks and milk jug from my mother.

[@janicebillingsley1287]

I loved the first one in it's original shape! I'd love to buy one if I can find one. My grandmother had one, my cousin was the lucky one who got it. Aren't they antiques?

[@Noniinthebush]

I have one here in Australia. Mine has the pretty carved drawers, 3 each side. Still in perfect working order. I love it 😊 I have often thought about using it as a bathroom vanity but like you I just couldn’t do it.

[@r.m.4653]

Nooooooo! That is an antique over 100 yo and is still functional! I just can’t! 😭😱🤭😧😭

[@tracyjones8396]

What a wonderful way to repurpose a dear antique that would otherwise never be loved again. The only value an antique has, in my opinion, is to be used in whatever form it needs to serve.

[@donnamoody3229]

I know that I would have loved to have this piece in my home, old machines like this are so hard to find in such good shape.

[@debbiejessee4004]

The cabinet and machine looked like they were still good, quilters all over the country would have loved the cabinet and machine as is.

[@sandratownley3252]

Breaks my heart to see what you have done to these beautiful heirlooms. I still use my mother's that she bought in 1939 and the stitching is still perfect.

[@beckyriggs4810]

Oh Mary !!!! You never cease to amaze me! You and your adorable husband!!!!!! What a sweet man! Unbelievable beautiful work!!!!!!

[@SandraGCox]

Dear Mary , I am sorry I was so heart broken to see this beautiful cabinet and Machine taken apart! This one was so Beautiful and had so many Wonderful Details! I wish you could of used one that was already to far gone, or pieces you find at thrift stores or garage sales. Tables were nice. Just very sad!

[@Angela152half]

We didn’t have complete Singer cabinets but had two cast iron bases. One of the legs on my oak dining table broke and was irreparable and my husband and one of our sons attached the two bases to the oak table top and it looks amazing. It actually made the dining table cabinet height but we bought 6 stools from Wayfair and it is so nice. I know for a fact the legs will never break again.

[@galemurphy5497]

As lovely as yours are, I could never be able to do anything with my grandmother's treadle machine. Hers is a FREE brand and she actually willed it to me when she passed away at 104 years old. She actually used it until she was 100. I use mine as a sideboard but with the machine still inside.

[@pl-ns1lo]

Wish I could see a picture of your Free machine. I have one that I'm restoring.

[@chattykathie7129]

Oh my golly that is the best remake of a antique sewing machine cabinet I’ve ever seen.

[@lisamead1988]

You’re such a dear heart. Love all 3 Singer pieces. Nice to see John and you working side by side 😍

[@jameycollins725]

Those Singer sewing machines are literally 100 yrs old-so they are true antiques! They look so nice now! I really love the black iron and the natural wood! I want one now-lol

[@sharonlalli1414]

No longer considered antiques because they have been redone.

[@bonnieodonnell1522]

That is a beautiful table! Singer lives on...❤

[@shellydehart8217]

I’m so glad you shared this. I have to say you n John did a beautiful job at changing this old Singer sewing machine around. I’m also happy you used the drawers n what a look idea you did with them. Looks like it was made that way. As for the Singer emblem I wouldn’t of noticed that it was crooked until you mentioned it. A true treasure it is! I found a set of 3 drawers from a old sewing machine. I used from way back at Michaels some finals turn them upside down n glued them to the bottom of the drawers n it stands beautifully. Of course I kept the wood that holds the dray together to make. I painted it n distressed it. To this day I still get compliments on it. It really turned cute. I also took a couple of the drawers without the frame n put legs on it n use it for my mail carrier. I just how yours turned out. Thanks Mary. His Blessings I wish for you. Happy New Year to n family. ♥️♥️😊👍👍👍a

[@gloriaelswood8762]

I am in tears! I love old sewing machines and this looked like it would or could work perfectly. What did you do with the machines? I also love the old sewing notions! Sorry this was a big fail for me.

[@karenhaire5451]

Loved it in its original condition!

[@kelley8292]

Years ago I removed the drawers/frame from an old sewing machine cabinet and installed it under an upper kitchen wall cabinet. Perfect vintage look, and the drawers held scissors, tape, glue, stapler, mending/repairing supplies and tools like screw drivers, etc., kitchen thermometer and other less-used tools. For the base, I sprayed the iron pieces cream and added a slab of creamy marble (we lived in the Philippines where they have beautiful marble, cheap!). This piece serves me daily as a unique desk to which I added a beautiful vintage chair. I always keep the desk clean and tidy and placed it like a sofa table behind our leather sofa. Occasionally the chair is stored elsewhere, the desk is cleared and it serves as a dessert table for mealtime get-togethers. Beautiful what you did with these three! *hugs* Mrs. Kelley Dibble

[@mariajosevega7415]

I loved this transformation!!! My mom was a seamstress and had always used the foot-pedal Singer & I’ve always would have loved to have it. But because she lives back in the Azores, I wasn’t lucky enough to get it. Instead, my niece kept it. But, I’ve always loved what people come up with old sewing machine tables. I’m always on the hunt for some!😄. One day…. Thank You for the inspiration! Absolutely loved it!

[@jeanbrewer576]

Tell me this wasn't an antique?, I couldn't bare to watch this so I stop, but then I came back to watch the rest. It came out really nice thanks for sharing this with us.

[@larryhopper6373]

Dear Mary, I have been watching you for a couple of years.I do a bit of crafting etc but was kinda at a stand still for lack of power tools or knowledge of how to use them. My wonderful husband for Christmas bought me a Dewalt drill and sander. His family were home builders and he has so much experience. His drills are large and hard for me to handle with my arthritis. The new drill is lighter. I haven’t used the sander yet but I’m stripping a table from the 1930’sfor my granddaughter and it will be so useful. You inspired me to want to tackle this and he listened. I’m from the Ozarks and have loved watching you and your beautiful home and family!

[@judywilliamson2068]

Wow that turned out great. Reminds me of my aunt’s sewing machine. She was gifted a singer sewing machine when she was young girl and she sewed her wedding dress on it. As an old woman her children kept trying to buy her a new electric sewing machine. She always refused,; she said she knew what she was doing on her singer and moving the treadle up and down was good exercise.

[@judysiegmann1145]

Oh my word. I am in tears watching your first project. My Nana taught me to sew on that model in 1973! Bless you!

[@tyronepelfrey8192]

I build these every week. I’ve done at least 27. I make entrance tables out of them. They sell great. Great job. 👍🤓

[@michelebarlow2686]

I appreciate the fact that you don’t say, “get it all done” in your titles. That phrase makes me feel like I fall short if don’t get everything accomplished in a day. I find your channel to be motivating & inspiring. Blessings…😊

[@pamdill47]

Oh wow! These pieces are beautiful. I love love old Singer sewing machines and it broke my heart a little to see them taken apart. But, you and your husband made beautiful pieces with them. I love watching your videos and hope to travel to your area some day soon.

[@leamonroe-odette1997]

All new ideas from what I've seen, and so glad you kept the Singer piece on the first one.

[@vickinoeske1154]

Adorable and charming table. So glad you kept the piece featuring Singer.

[@catkammeyer4595]

Absolutely beautiful I think the singer being a little offset actually adds to the character I'm in love and on the hunt to do one of my own.

[@tracydoyle993]

The black/stain drawers reworked w the legs is the best rehab of an old sewing machine base I've ever seen!

[@cathybrown7369]

These are Beautiful we have my husband's Grandmother's Sewing Machine like these What a Great Idea live these❣

[@odileabriel8052]

Bravo de France 🇫🇷👍et merci pour le recyclage de cette bonne vieille machine à coudre SINGER. Marque française ❤ it's a good innovative idea 💐😘😘😘

[@janeevans4758]

Dear oh dear Those machines clearly were going to be gotten rid of. Mary & John rescued them and gave them a beautiful new life! The item is still there they have just cleaned it up and made the item useful again. I can't believe all these comments and uproar.. You all know Mary loves antiques and if the pieces had of been intact & working well I'm sure they wouldn't have been touched! Mary resells in her booth so chances are most of the people jumping up & down will get offended over something being re made useful again. I personally think they made a exceptional job on bringing old,unused, damaged items back to life with a incredible upgrade... great job Mary & John.

[@laurastafford6217]

I watched my grandma make a lot of things on her singer sewing machine...I love it, great job

[@nenayrigoyen8624]

Love how you turned an old sewing machine into the table and drawers for more usefulness.

[@irisstormo6913]

I have been collecting old sewing machines for year's. I make end tables out of them. Or console tables. I love them. Thx for your ideas ❤🌺❤

[@lindeehopkins6439]

Oh my heavens 😳 I LOVE the one where you painted the frame black & left drawers stained!! Fabulous!

[@CraftyAccents]

Oh Mary & John, This table is magnificent! I have seen a lot of these types of makeover tables, but none as totally awesome in design as this one! Bravo! Bravo!

[@debbiereid4566]

I have had a Singer Sewing cabinet table for 38 years that I got at a flea market in Charlotte, North Carolina. It’s one of my favorite furniture pieces in our home! You do beautiful work!

[@whiskey0069]

Mary I learned to sew on a old Singer my Mother had. It's still in the family but one leg broke at the bottom and was welded but it broke again. I still love that old machine as it brings back wonderful memories of my Mother .

[@carjen121]

I love this older sewing machines, but if it doesn’t work and keeping to much space around the house. Mary you and John absolutely did a great piece of furniture with the sewing machine. It turned out beautiful, I love it.💕👍🏻👏🏼

[@59Mahina]

It's cute. Broke my heart watching it taken apart. I had one I sewed on through the 70's 80's and 90's till someone broke in to our home and took everything while we were on vacation. I kept it in mint condition and used it almost every day. Haven't been able to find another working one 😞. Yours did turn out cute. Would be awesome in a sewing room.

[@cheristump9404]

This is beautiful. Your work is beautiful. I have one my grandmother used. She would very much have approved of your transformation. Out with the old in with the new she always said. Its beautiful!

[@rebeccavinyard2899]

I love all of the different ways to reuse the parts of these sewing machines. ♥️

[@kerryclare3456]

All of your sewing machine remakes came out beautifully! I remember my grandmother sewing on her old Singer treadle machine. What nice memories- recycled. Lol 😆

[@connietowler3725]

So beautiful. Turned these wonderful tables into something that can be used and left the Singer label on. My grandmother would have loved this. She had a Singer, loved to sew. I wish I had learned crocheting from her, she made beautiful things. Thank you 🧵🪡

[@barbarab8469]

Made me want to cry. That was such a beautiful cabinet. I restore them. There are lots of people who collect and use them

[@marylenhastings6533]

Love all the remakes of the sewing machines.

[@kaycrunkilton2817]

Really enjoyed this video. What a great way to preserve things from the past. I have my great grandmother's, with the original receipt in the drawer. Very special to me.

[@DarJZ]

Your house is so beautiful and I love watching your projects you do and your recipes. It is nice to see you and your husband working together. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@homebodyheaven6114]

Soon all the beautiful treadle machines will be gone forever.

[@figgy7099]

This just adorable! I am from the Prairie of the Midwest, these old machines are everywhere, and no one really wants them. They can be had for less than 10 bucks sometimes, and no one buys them at auctions. Maybe if people saw this video they would look at them twice, lol. I sure did. I have two, I might have to try this. Good job you guys!

[@dianamiller473]

The first Singer is an exact replica of mine. It belonged to my dad's mother. She taught me to sew barbie doll clothes on it when I was in grade school. Now, 50 years later, it's a Plant stand in my great room. I don't have the heart to take it apart. I even have the little oil can and her old wooden spools in the drawers. 💜

[@martivasiliades8407]

Great remake on the sewing machine….nice to include the name SINGER ! They look wonderful !

[@elizabethharris371]

So creative, really love your ideas and it's great to see your husband helping you.

[@joycetaggart3123]

I really like what you have done with the drawer idea. I don't think I would have ever come up with that. I have my husbands grandmothers. I had to strip it years ago and it is in great shape. I just have it in my office. The added black around the drawers really set it off. Thanks Joyce

[@thelittlepinkbarn3777]

I was gifted two of those metal bases a few weeks ago. The ones I got were fairly rusty from sitting in a garage for years. Cleaned them up and repainted them and added a little gold rub n buff over the Singer and symbols on the sides… look good as new now. Stained a couple of pieces of live edge boards for the tops and made them into matching end tables for my family room. Loved your ideas!

[@roxanncartwright6886]

Someone ready Saud what I wanted to. Truly enjoy seeing you and John working together

[@toniquintana6965]

That is just gorgeous! The recipient of the gift is very lucky.

[@beatrizgarcia2969]

They turned out beautiful, I especially liked the one without the drawers! ❤️❤️

[@bethanydusher2275]

These all turned out wonderful! So creative with parts. My in-laws are so good to help people with down sizing and cleaning. They have "inherited" several of these tables. The local marble counter top dealer has created table tops for them with the scrap pieces. Very nice finish.

[@jewv2231]

I love how you repurposed, actually made useful again, these cabinets yet kept the integrity of an old sewing machine cabinet.

[@Stellaperez658]

Table looks lovely!!! Good job guys!!!!

[@nancycavins402]

Hi Mary. I LUVED all ur sewing machine projects! Luv the industrial look. And I LUVED c ing u and John working together. Beautiful!

[@jillmason9129]

I love all of these. We have my husband’s grandmother’s sewing machine and the top is in really bad shape. You’ve inspired me!

[@bettypecoraro8104]

I have to say that I like all the finished products.

[@nmiller6784]

My favorite is the brown and black table. My Mom loved her Singer and she would have loved this Singer table

[@carmencho8308]

Absolutely genius and such charming new versions of those cabinets.

[@marianmalone9523]

I have an antique Singer sewing machine and the cabinet is in beautiful condition. I use it in my living room just as it is as a side table. I don't think I could take it apart like you did but I do love what you did with that machine table. If you needed it to be smaller, that is the perfect change. I just couldn't do it.

[@janetsmith6716]

Great re-purposing of an antique Singer sewing machine!

[@tracyclements6307]

Absolutely beautiful. I have a similar one my daddy made years ago. He was a wonderful carpenter

[@rhondagurley3466]

Mary I love them all. You did a great job repurposing these.

[@ShineThroughFaith]

I enjoyed seeing you and John working together on this project ! The way each piece turned out new masterpieces in there own right marvelous ideas. Well done!! ❤

[@HomeFrugalicious]

Lori, I agree they work so well together! ❤

[@leahrivka]

Mary I think these are among some of my favorite projects you've done. So nice to see you and John working together. Thank you for always being a positive inspiration.

[@serenity5323]

Luv luv the end result of all three cabinets! The white distressed with the paper top and drawer liners 👍💛

[@janebentrott5984]

Beautiful!! What a treasure!

[@sunflowerbrown5823]

Oh Mary...I own that exact first 100 year old Singer you worked on. I have to admit that it hurt my heart a little to see you take it apart! But...I never thought of using my Annie Sloan clear wax on mine so thank you for the great idea! I loved what you and John made from them and the very last table was my favorite!

[@micheledryden1057]

It's incredible to see the sewing tables transformed with your creative, inventive, lovely eyes!! May God bless you mightily for your sincere, generous hearts. Hugs..

[@fortysomethingbadgirls2173]

Nice seeing the family working together. I did the same to an old singer. Gave the machine to a woman who had a table but no machine. It worked out.

[@pattidavis8043]

I love how you bring old things back to useful. It makes me sad for old furniture to sit in someone's basement for years....just sit there. Bring it out, make it useful and make someone else smile. Love it! Your projects are gorgeous as usual!

[@helenr.2184]

Hi Mary! I learned to sew on a Singer machine, like those in your video, when I was 8 years old. My mother bought it second hand for $10.00 in 1947. It was OLD even then. She put it at the curb in the early 1950’s, after she purchased a Singer Featherweight portable, which I still have and it still works. And I’m still sewing at age 81. Thanks for sharing.

[@traceygleghorn3163]

Omg all beautiful Mary, you two are very clever. Recycling at its utmost. I like the full singer table first then the white one, then the black and wood one.

[@vickyzeretzke9374]

What wonderful ways to upgrade the sewing machines! Love the looks!

[@mlm7598]

Being a seamstress and having learned on a treadle machine I loved this and loved what you came up with.......genius on the table for your husbands Aunt. I loved how it turned out. I also loved the table you made with the dark wooden drawers and the other set of legs and all. I am a lover of real wood and the color of the natural. What you did with the white was cute and quite clever as well. I think those would be a cute thing to put in your shop as well. Love all you do and this one really triggered my emotion and brought back fond memories. Blessings............ Darling sweatshirt.

[@nancypeteja6560]

All of these versions of the sewing tables came out FANTASTIC!

[@gayleford8277]

I would never have come up with that idea, brilliant! I have an old Singer stand gifted to me back in the early seventies- the wood was taken right off it and a glass top sat atop it. All these years later, the glass broke and I was thinking of a wood top but looking for a cabinet that belonged originally. I was only thinking of a flat top, now I am rethinking this. This is a video I surely want to show my son (who will be making this for me) ...........love this and now I will be on the lookout for a cabinet top. Love it Mary as usual. Best of the season to you and your family, including your fur family.

[@HomeFrugalicious]

Gayle, I agree masterpieces! Not surprised though Mary is so incredibly talented 😍

[@philomenafowler833]

Absolutely love this, you did an amazing job. Love old singer machines for furniture pieces. ❤

[@cindyhjerleid5005]

LOVED THE SEWING MACHINE TABLES AND TABLE TOP DRAWERS. I have one of my grandmother's machines. The top was damaged due to a water leak. However, you and your husband have shown me how beautiful they still can be. Have a blessed New Year.

[@LHeatherBarrera]

I guess I'm in the minority here, but this was absolutely heart breaking for me. Such a lovely and useful antique ruined 😢. There are still lots of people out here that still use and treasure these wonderful machines.

[@boonedogglepip5463]

I am also in the minority with you. To each their own, I guess! I would never take apart an old sewing machine to make tables but if the guts are already gone and only the legs and/or drawers remain, I think repurposing in some way is an excellent idea!

[@debbiegarcia6116]

Yes, my mother just gave me one from 1908 and has beautiful detail on side of drawers and would never think of doing anything to it. She bought it for $200.

[@peggykelliher5698]

In total agreement with you. I was sitting here thinking, I wonder if she would sell one of the two she didn't use and then she was talking about how she had started redoing those as well.

[@Lulusvideos1]

I agree, unless it's broken, I just couldn't do it. I have one that my niece gave me, she found it in an antique store. I use it as a display piece with light decor on top. It's beautiful, I'll keep it forever.

[@sarahrenfrow9795]

Also, with you on this. I learned how to sew on one of those old treadle machines. My niece still has it in her home.

[@andikennedy8874]

Oh Mary. These turned out so beautifully. I love them. You and John did an awesome job. Hugs from Arizona.

[@margabyl418]

Absolutely beautiful!! What a beautiful transformation!!

[@donnaallgaier-lamberti3933]

These are very popular in my area. I have two of them. One has glass on top and I use this one in my sunporch as a small "sofa table' behind a chair. The second one I have in my living room with a rustic wood top that I use as a plant table. I love the vintage look and practicality of these tables. I have never seen them with the drawer attached, how interesting!

[@ejscisreal860]

These are stunning, especially the second one. Well done. You have made them into something practical and very current that would suit so many differently styles homes. X

[@sandykoenig1666]

I really like the first stand, and the one John made. Great ideas.

[@dianeking9724]

Love Love Love the Singer table. You both did a good job.