Sewing Machine Drawer Makeover

This past winter I showed you 

the Sewing Machine Drawers 

that I purchased at our local 

Antique Mall. 

I pondered for months what 

I wanted to do with them 

and finally came to the conclusion 

to incorporate them into my 

little birdhouse table. 

It would create a useful unit 

that could hold LOTS of odds 

and ends that we all love to 

have on hand to create with. 
Plus it would free up shelf space 
and put them out where I can 
enjoy them everyday! 

My brother was visiting for a 

few days and this became our 

project while he was here. 

We purchased a nice piece of wood 

that would become the top of 

the two sewing machine drawer 

units. My brother cut the wood into

the size we needed with curved corners 
at the front.   

( Let's pretend there's a great photo of my brother
using the jigsaw here! I'm SURE I took one!!)

All the pieces were painted white 

to unify them then scuffed up for 

that worn look. I had a brain storm 

when I happened to spy an old 

measuring tape in black & white 

that's been in my sewing box 

for years. It was the perfect size 

for edging the top! 

(That's right, no photo of the painting or 
attaching the measuring tape being glued!) 


But here's a pic of the units with the top 
on them. It's just resting on top so I can 
make future changes if I want to. 

 As you can see I tucked 2 plain sewing 
machine drawers in the space between the 
drawer units. There was just enough room 
to tuck in my Clark's Thread tin! 

Next I added 2 fancier drawers on top of 
the wood piece and filled them with lots  
of trims and things. 

I love how they look peeking out! 

 Then a brainstorm for the center section 
and a great repurpose/reuse. 

 I'm allowed to have cashews on my 
eating plan and they come in these great
plastic containers from Aldi's! I wash them 
thoroughly, edge with tape around the label 
(that's right I don't even take the label off),
and paint the label with blackboard paint! 

 I purchased a Bistro Chalk Marker 
at Joanne Fabrics & Crafts to write 
on the chalkboard labels. I like it so 
much better than actual chalk. It 
washes off with soap & water but 
doesn't rub off like chalk. 

 I sorted all my little odds and ends into 
categories and had fun with the marker. 

Michaels had these adorable photo boxes 
that were Paris inspired and I knew would 
look great with the black & white. 

 So there you have it. 
All my sewing drawers are packed 
with vintage bindings & ribbons & such. 

I added a couple vintage items from my 
Mom's sewing machine drawers to 
remind me of the hours she sat at 
her machine making clothes for me 
or sewing bridesmaids dresses. 

It's been a fun project! 

Marie sent me a couple metal pictures 
from her studio that needed a new home. 
Perfect for my window on the birdhouse 
table. I added a rosette I fashioned from 
a crocheted doily my Grandma Meme 
made many many years ago. 

Marie made the gorgeous fan you 
see on the wall. I think it looks fabulous! 

Hope you enjoyed it!

Thanks for stopping by! 

Blessings, 
Edie Marie & Marie Antoinette
XOXO 

We're joining Linda @ Coastal Charm for 
her Show-n-Share no 232. Stop by and 
see all the great ideas! 

We're also joining Patti & Paula 
@ Ivy and Elephants    
for What's It Wednesday. Fabulous 
ideas to get fall inspiration!
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