How high is your Sewing Surface?

I'm definitely on the vertically challenged side of life (5'2"). I just measured my sewing table, and my machine sits at 25" high. It's a perfect height for me.

I'm really glad you asked about this, because I've had this sewing table for a very long time. Back when my husband and I were dating, he invited me to his parents' house for Christmas dinner. When they were opening presents, I noticed a VERY large package leaning against the wall. He's one of five siblings, so there were a lot of presents to open, but that large package leaning against the wall didn't get opened. More presents, still leaning. When everyone was done, my then-boyfriend-now-husband walked over to the large package leaning against the wall and brought it to *me*!!! I was so excited -- I love big presents.

I tore open the bright red paper. I was flumoxed. I had absolutely no idea what I was looking at. "Don't worry," I thought as I tore the paper, "you'll get it." I began to slow down the un-wrapping.

OK, it was big. It was brown. It was kind of bi-level. I didn't have a clue. I finally had to -- in deep, deep embarrassment -- ask, "What is it?"

"A sewing table!" he said proudly.

So now I've had that sewing table for 36 years, and it is absolutely wonderful (so is my husband). It lets my sewing machine sit at 25", but to the left it has a second level at 28", the same height as my sewing surface. It supports garments and quilts and elbows and notion baskets and pincushions and irons! OK, not all at the same time, but all of those at some time or another.

I may have been an idiot not to see what my present was, but I sure saw what a good catch this boyfriend was!

I love my 'area'. It is so multi serviceable. Last winter my husband had to officially retire at age 77. The lose of that income made us rethink our home so we moved out of the lower part of our house and turned it into an apartment. It was a good move as we really needed the income but it also cut our living space down to almost 1/2. With two kiddos it has been a challenge to find a place for everything. My built in desk/school table/sewing area has been wonderful. It is very small area for sewing but by incorporating some of the other area when that is now being use for school it works. I really am sort of limited to quilt as you go quilts though.

I would love to see your sewing area but I got this message when I clicked the links...

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I'm kind of new to forum postings so I don't know what the issue is:) I did measure my sewing cabinet and it is 30 inches but my arms are not at right angles. Probably need an adjustable chair (using card table chair..too low). I an 5'2". this is great info and I am so glad it was addressed here today. I get tightness in neck and shoulders both at my sewing machine and at my desk at work!! Going to measure there on Monday. Thanks for all the suggestions:)

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Originally Posted by JudyNewToQuilting

I would love to see your sewing area but I got this message when I clicked the links...

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I'm kind of new to forum postings so I don't know what the issue is:) I did measure my sewing cabinet and it is 30 inches but my arms are not at right angles. Probably need an adjustable chair (using card table chair..too low). I an 5'2". this is great info and I am so glad it was addressed here today. I get tightness in neck and shoulders both at my sewing machine and at my desk at work!! Going to measure there on Monday. Thanks for all the suggestions:)

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I am not sure why the pics don't come up for you. When I click on the links they pop right up. I am so not techy though. I just got a new trac phone and have spent most of the day trying to get it working. UGH! Finally figured it out but good grief! I could have been quilting! LOL

I am 5’ 4 & 1/2” and my sewing table is counter high too. My oldest son made the table from two wall cabinets and a solid-wood door. It is large enough to have a cutting space at one end and it will hold big quilts without dragging. The cabinets were on Craig's List and the door from Home Depot. I bought an adjustable drafting chair from Office Depot to get the height so I can sit to sew and he added a foot shelf underneath for my foot control. So far I have not had any muscle soreness or problems. Sometimes I feel like I have to climb up to sew, but it is a lovely set-up for now. Someday if I find another table that’s lower, this will be a dedicated designing and cutting table. Love it.

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Originally Posted by mom4him

Thanks. I am 5'4. I have a Janome 7700 with the table thingy around it so that adds height. It puts the height of the sewing surface at just under 34". I guess I will try raising my chair a bit and see if that helps. It sort of has a mind of its own and lowers itself until it is clear down so I have just left it but.......

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Ii have the table that fits the Janome 7700, the machine drops down and a piece of plastic surrounds it. I have yet to unwrap the extension table that came with it. I also have a SewEzi table for other machines. The table height is the same as a regular table, but the machine is dropped down so you are sewing on the same plane as the table top, I think this works best. I also have cutting tables, which I believe are the same height as a counter top, saves the back from a lot of pain from bending over, or heaven forbid, working on the floor!

I also would like to see your area , but I too get this message
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I never have had an issue seeing anyones pictures or links.

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Originally Posted by Iris Girl

I also would like to see your area , but I too get this message
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I never have had an issue seeing anyones pictures or links.

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Not sure what to do. I am so not a techy person. If anyone has a recommendation...