Comments on: Repurposed Sewing Table https://arayofsunlight.com/a-sewing-desk-and-milk-paint/ Painted Furniture, Home Decor and More! Wed, 27 May 2026 10:19:34 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 By: A Ray of Sunlight https://arayofsunlight.com/a-sewing-desk-and-milk-paint/comment-page-1/#comment-98668 https://dqx.plf.mybluehost.me//a-sewing-desk-and-milk-paint/#comment-98668 In reply to Janice.

Aww thanks for sharing this tip Janice!

]]> By: Janice https://arayofsunlight.com/a-sewing-desk-and-milk-paint/comment-page-1/#comment-98603 https://dqx.plf.mybluehost.me//a-sewing-desk-and-milk-paint/#comment-98603 Hi Natalie,
You can also make a serving table out of it. Take out the machine and either put a piece of wood over the hole, or leave the hold and put in a plastic bin to hold ice and drinks. Will be doing this for my Son in Penn State colors for his outdoor BBQ!

]]> By: A Ray of Sunlight https://arayofsunlight.com/a-sewing-desk-and-milk-paint/comment-page-1/#comment-73365 https://dqx.plf.mybluehost.me//a-sewing-desk-and-milk-paint/#comment-73365 In reply to Sherry.

Aww thank you so much! So glad you love the yellow and wood stain combo. If you do end up making it, I’d love to know how it turned out. Best of luck to you!

]]> By: Sherry https://arayofsunlight.com/a-sewing-desk-and-milk-paint/comment-page-1/#comment-73360 https://dqx.plf.mybluehost.me//a-sewing-desk-and-milk-paint/#comment-73360 I inherited my MIL’s sewing table, old singer machine included. The machine could not be repaired, so I removed it. I left the hinged top in place and painted the table. I use it as a night stand next to a trundle bed in my guest bedroom. I love the idea of making a box for the inside. I may try this. I love these old tables! And your table turned out beautifully! I love the yellow and wood stain combo!

]]> By: A Ray of Sunlight https://arayofsunlight.com/a-sewing-desk-and-milk-paint/comment-page-1/#comment-69050 https://dqx.plf.mybluehost.me//a-sewing-desk-and-milk-paint/#comment-69050 In reply to Jenn.

Ahh that’s so awesome!!

]]> By: Jenn https://arayofsunlight.com/a-sewing-desk-and-milk-paint/comment-page-1/#comment-65685 https://dqx.plf.mybluehost.me//a-sewing-desk-and-milk-paint/#comment-65685 Redid a cabinet just like this years ago for my living room. Inside where the sewing machine used to sit I made a wooden box and attached it. Not the prettiest on the inside, but lift the cover and you have a great place to store remotes, etc.

]]> By: Natalie https://arayofsunlight.com/a-sewing-desk-and-milk-paint/comment-page-1/#comment-60276 https://dqx.plf.mybluehost.me//a-sewing-desk-and-milk-paint/#comment-60276 In reply to Jill.

Hey Jill, I’m so glad you can keep a piece from your MIL and update it to be something you will love even more! Best of luck with your sewing table!

]]> By: Jill https://arayofsunlight.com/a-sewing-desk-and-milk-paint/comment-page-1/#comment-59315 https://dqx.plf.mybluehost.me//a-sewing-desk-and-milk-paint/#comment-59315 I am SO doing this! We have been going through my MIL’s home (she is in assisted living now) and I have been gifted a sewing machine cabinet much like this one. The sewing machine is still in it and it’s a type I have never heard of before (DELCO by General Motors). It’s very unique so I don’t want to get rid of the sewing machine head but I do want to rework the cabinet. Maybe in the same color you used! It’s perfect for my home!

]]> By: Natalie https://arayofsunlight.com/a-sewing-desk-and-milk-paint/comment-page-1/#comment-49807 https://dqx.plf.mybluehost.me//a-sewing-desk-and-milk-paint/#comment-49807 In reply to Teresa Reid.

brushing won’t prevent the yellow unfortunately. If you used the spray can bulls eye 123 primer, you can use another coat or 2 of that to block the bleed (since the spray can version is oil based). Or, we use bin shellac primer to prevent the bleed. Keep priming until the bleed is blocked. Then paint.

]]> By: Teresa Reid https://arayofsunlight.com/a-sewing-desk-and-milk-paint/comment-page-1/#comment-49789 https://dqx.plf.mybluehost.me//a-sewing-desk-and-milk-paint/#comment-49789 I’m working on my first piece and ready to throw my hands in the air. I did everything done the list but I sprayed on bills eye primer. During first color I saw yellow instantly. Should I had of brushed it on? The primer is white. Paint is going to be dark green. What would you do now?

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