Sewing/craft table recommendations please

[storagewars]

Hi, I need a smallish craft table please.
I sew so space for cutting needed and the machine can be kept elsewhere.
I also have a Cricut and do other crafts. I will have storage for everything so it really just needs to be a work surface.

I want to be able to put my legs under comfortably.
I think maybe something folding on casters (I can add them).

I was thinking of an Ikea Norden (second hand) so it can fold down when not in use. Or should I get a proper sewing cabinet.

Budget £250.

Bump!

I don't think you would get a useful sewing cabinet for that budget.

I've just had a look at the Norden and I think it would be uncomfortable for sewing because of the limited leg room. I also find that I can't do much rotary cutting on a low table, I need something a bit higher or my back hurts, but you may have a more functional back than I do.

Does it have to fold away? Ikea do a sit/stand desk that is quite compact and reasonably priced, RELATERA 90x60 cm, or GLADHÖJDEN 100x60, both of which have plenty of leg room when sitting.

I also found this, which is incredibly clever but outside your budget. https://leandesk.com/product/leandesk-bamboo-folding-sit-stand-desk-the-space-saving-ergonomic-workstation/?_gl=1qbir2z_upMQ.._gaMjUyNTEyODAxLjE3OTQ1Mjg0ODg._ga_60WR8V4PE4*czE3OTQ1Mjg0ODYkbzEkZzAkdDE3OTQ1Mjg0ODYkajYwJGwwJGgw

Or this if you don't need an adjustable height or attractiveness, and just need to to be foldable. https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/mittzon-foldable-table-with-castors-white-20527954/

I presume that, even though it's stored elsewhere, you would use your sewing machine on it? If that's the case, you would need something sturdier than the folding desks linked because they would shake like a leaf.

Maybe look for a second hand gate leg table. If it's old, dark wood and wouldn't fit with your decor then zhuzhing it up can be another project. Or you can keep a cloth or quilt over it when not in use. (I personally quite like dark wood but not everyone does).

Thanks both, yes my worry was a folding table not being sturdy enough.

The low budget is what I have spare now to spend but it’s also not a permanent solution. I’m planning to save for and build a full wall of storage which will include a table so I don’t want to spend a huge amount for a temp solution.

I think I would like something that folds down if possible but if it’s compact it’s not essential.

I have found a few sewing cabinets for under my budget. They’re probably not great quality but again, it’s a short term fix so maybe I could use it for a year or two then sell it on. The ones I saw have a shelf underneath which appears to make it uncomfortable to get your legs tucked in.

I have a brilliant big ikea table in the loft which is perfect for cutting, sewing etc but it’s too big for the room when I need a separate work desk in there too.

I got a second hand Horn sewing cabinet - would really recommend it!

If you can find one they’re brilliant for folding out to make space and then folding down for compact storage.

See if you can find one perhaps?

What I use at home is a SewEzi sewing table and an extension SewEzi table without the sewing machine cut out. Plus a taller table which is also foldable. But it all would be way out of your budget unless you just went for the extension table which is £215. They are very stable for sewing and the sewing table and extension table both fold down small enough to take to quilt retreats with me. If you are currently happy to use a sewing machine at desk/table height then the extension table might work for you, I find my shoulders get tight and sore unless my sewing machine is a bit lower. I do think they're quite ugly but because they fold quite small they can be hidden, eg under a sofa or bed.