Happy Friday! This week seemed short and long at the same time and I’m not sure how that is even possible!
Today I am sharing a cute little flip that I worked on this summer that didn’t end up making it longer than an hour on Marketplace because I decided to keep it.
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- Sander
- Bondo
- Shellac Primer
- Fluted Molding
- Jigsaw
- Miter Saw
- Wood Glue
- Enamel Paint
- Paint Sprayer
- Stain
- 2×2 scrapwood
- Hardboard scrapwood
- Ultra Flat Polyacrylic
- Knobs
- Contact Paper
Next to the small chest of drawers that I shared last week, there was also this vintage sewing table. Double the curbside treasure!
I had admittedly never even seen one of these before and just thought that it was a small table until I opened it up and saw the old spot for the sewing machine. It was not one hundred percent wood and some of the veneer was in rough shape, so I decided to paint the entire thing. I did find a way to bring in some wood though—more on that in a second!
I started by cleaning it well with Simple Green before going in and scuff sanding the entire thing with 120 grit. I also used Bondo to make veneer repairs.
I cleaned all of the sanding dust off then gave it a coat of clear shellac to prime and stain block.
You know how much I love the combo of wood and paint. so I decided to add some reeded molding to the front. For the straight cuts I used the miter saw, but for the rounded edges I held up the molding, traced where it needed to be cut and then used my jigsaw.
I set those aside and worked on getting the paint on. I mixed up a custom color using what I had on hand.
In between coats worked on sanding and staining the molding pieces.
Once the paint was all on, I attached the molding using wood glue, a scrap board and some clamps. I then applied two coats of polyacylic to protect it all.
But I wasn’t quite done! I decided that it would be cool to make a little hidden storage area inside where the sewing machine once was.
I first drew a level line on all four sides where I wanted the bottom to sit, then attached some scrap 1×2 pieces along that line with wood glue a nail gun.
Next, I cut down some scrap hardboard to fit on top.
I papered the hardboard, put the top back on and popped on some decorative knobs to finish it up. Here is how it turned out!
I decided to preserve the old measuring guide and used some Rub n Buff on the hinges to brighten them up a little.
I realized that when I opened it up, it would make the perfect small desk. I even styled it as such for the Marketplace listing.
Almost immediately after listing it I decided to test it out in our living room and instantly fell in love with it there.
It’s been nice having a larger table in here and I love having the hidden storage!
I hope you all have a fantastic weekend and I’ll catch up with you all next week!
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