How to make a cutting table with your own hands

The cutting table is one of the most important items in a sewing workshop. Making furniture yourself is not only pleasant, but also profitable. You can save a lot on interior decoration and make a model that will be comfortable and harmoniously fit into the space of your home workshop. We will tell you how to make a cutting table for fabric with your own hands.

fabric cutting table — The cutting table is one of the most important items in a sewing workshop.

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Features of the design of the cutting table
Varieties of cutting tables
What you need to make your own hands
Step-by-step manufacturing instructions
How to make a fabric cutting table
Features of making a table for cutting chipboard
Tips & Tricks
Video: how to make a cutting table with your own hands

Features of the design of the cutting table

The main distinguishing feature of such tables is a large table top, on which a significant piece of fabric will fit. Also, the surface should be absolutely flat, the edges are well processed. Otherwise, the matter will cling to knots and protrusions.

cutting table design — Experts recommend choosing a table width of at least 180 cm, since this is approximately the typical width of a roll of fabric.

Stable supports are important to withstand the load of heavy fabric.

cutting table view — The table covering is made of laminated chipboard, but there is also a special wear-resistant covering such as artificial stone.

Very often, built-in drawers for storing sewing accessories are located under the table top.

storage boxes for sewing supplies — Folding table models for fabric cutting are used at home. Usually a book-table or a corner table with drop-down tops is chosen.

Varieties of cutting tables

The width of a standard table for home use is 150 cm, and the length is about 2 m. The standard height of the product is 80-90 cm. In conventional models, the table top is made of chipboard, and the end parts are sealed with slats and corners so that the edges do not cling to the fabric.

types of cutting tables — The cutting table with a flooring carriage rail is intended for the atelier and is used with an additional equipment - the flooring carriage.

It is very important to be able to adjust the table legs, taking into account the characteristics of the floor.

small table for cutting fabric — A table for cutting fabrics is chosen in specialized stores that sell sewing equipment.

It is logical that in the conditions of an apartment there is not always a place for such a "giant", therefore, most often, home craftswomen choose folding book tables or corner models with a dropping table top.

folding cutting table — Folding table models are also used in sewing ateliers, if they are located in rented premises. They are ordered in furniture workshops for the parameters of the room.

Inside, there are always shelves and drawers in which you can store tools, materials for needlework and the sewing machine itself.

folding table — The easiest way to get a professional and convenient cutting table is to buy it in a sewing equipment store or order it from a small furniture company.

By the way! The folding table is suitable for those who sew occasionally. Such a structure will not withstand regular loads, so craftsmen who work with fabric on an ongoing basis need to think about a stationary model.

special sewing table — The surface of the cutting board must be perfectly flat.

What you need to make your own hands

To make a cutting table yourself, you need to select a design drawing. Furniture can be mounted on ready-made legs, timber supports. However, the most convenient option is a folding table with a curbstone.

making a table with your own hands — If you know how to handle a tape measure, a screwdriver and a jigsaw, this is a reason to think and make a table for sewing with your own hands.

For work you will need:

plywood sheets (chipboard, laminated chipboard, MDF);
drill, screwdriver;
grinder or sandpaper;
jigsaw;
tape measure, pencil;
end strips and corners.

table making — The reliability of furniture assembly is determined by high-quality fittings.

What accessories can be useful:

piano hinges;
gas lift;
magnets;
guides for drawers;
rollers;
self-tapping screws, confirmations, corners.

accessories for making a table — Natural materials are distinguished by their durability, firmness of fastenings and the possibility of restoration.

Step-by-step manufacturing instructions

The easiest way is not to make the whole table, but to prepare a tabletop that can be fixed to the existing furniture. This option is suitable for craftsmen who sew only occasionally and do not want to take up useful space at home.

grinding countertops — Armed with instructions, tools and a good mood, you can independently assemble a table that meets all the requirements of a sewing master.

The removable worktop can be placed in the closet, in the dressing room or hidden behind the closet.

edge cutting table — Investments in natural materials are always worthwhile.

How to make a fabric cutting table

To make a table for cutting fabric with your own hands, you need to prepare the base. It is best to make it from two cross posts. Screw the adjustable legs to the bottom of each plank so that the height of the table can be leveled.

construction drawing — At the first stage, it is necessary to choose a drawing of a curbstone for a sewing machine and cut out all the parts on paper with an indication of the dimensions.

Connect the supports to each other with an upper crossbar, the width of which coincides with the width of the racks.

preparation of supports — In order not to cut out the parts yourself, you can order sawing and edging according to the drawing and immediately proceed to the assembly stage.

Advice. In some cases, it is advisable to use not two, but three supports.

Further design may vary:

On one side, make the back wall of the same or thinner material.
Using rollers and guides, fasten several drawers (suitable for tables that fold out to the side).
Do without drawers and make internal niches - at the very bottom, fix a shelf for a sewing machine.

Attach the retractable legs to the base on castors with stoppers or adjustable legs. They will serve as a support for the folding part.

large cutting table — Needlewomen appreciate the comfortable and lightweight mobile furniture installed on castors.

The last step will be the installation of a processed piece of plywood or other material that will be folded back. It is attached to the hinges (you can use a gas lift).

use of additional supports — If natural wood is used, the surface of the parts must be sanded.

Important! At the assembly stage, check the strength of the fittings.

countertop preparation — Cleaning the countertop should be taken with special care, as it will become the main work surface.

A stationary table can be made from 6 pre-fabricated legs or beams and a sheet of plywood / MDF of a suitable size.

option of the finished table — If varnishing will be done in several layers, it is necessary to withstand the time between applications. The varnish will dry completely after 36 hours.

Features of making a table for cutting chipboard

Some do-it-yourselfers often work with chipboard boards, so they need a special table for operations. Making it at home is more difficult, since you will need the most durable and even tabletop that can withstand significant loads.

massive table top — The table top is the most important part of the cutting table. All needlewomen know that it is possible to work comfortably with fabric and scissors only on a smooth surface.

Practicing masters recommend not to make a table for cutting chipboard with your own hands, but to purchase two simple strong tables and connect them with ties.

Advice. You can cover the countertop with a metal sheet with a processed edge or thick plywood.

large table top for cutting — In spacious rooms, it is advisable to equip a permanent corner work area near the window.

Tips & Tricks

The surface of the fabric cutting table must be well sanded, but not slippery. Otherwise, it will be inconvenient to work with light flowing materials: they will simply move off the table.

seamstress table — It is important to consider the size of the sewing machine itself and the mobility of the structure.

The joints of the slabs do not interfere with the cutting, provided that the ends of the sheets are well processed and are evenly joined together. During assembly, it is advisable to use a level to determine height differences and level the structure.

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