The world of crafts and recycling It is a trend that we have seen many times in decoration. In this case we refer to the old sewing machines, those that our grandmothers used and that nowadays are no longer used for sewing but that, because they are so well preserved, have been reused in very different ways.
We will see various ideas on how create an original decoration with vintage sewing machines. If you have one of those beautiful old sewing machines you can reuse it to decorate spaces with a vintage style and with a lot of creativity. Of course, they are an element that has been revalued as a decorative piece for spaces that want that vintage touch.
Decorative sewing machine
If you don't want to change that pretty sewing machine one iota, you can always give it a coat of paint, varnish the wood and let it decorate some corner of the house by itself. It is one of those vintage elements that almost without any retouching give a more welcoming look to everything. A unique piece that we must keep, since it is very decorative in any room, and without a practical reason, only aesthetic.
The vast majority of sewing machines have fallen into oblivion. Who has not seen the old Singers or the Alpha sewing machines. So they will surely need a little work to get that renewed touch back. Today they are made many crafts with them. From restoring them to their original colors to painting them in the most unusual shades, like that machine in red, or adding a top in a material other than traditional wood, to renew their style.
Sewing machine converted to dining table
For those who want to do something with old sewing machines, there are many ideas available. In the vast majority of cases, the beautiful metal base is used to make new tables, with a very original vintage style. These dining tables have kept the foot of the machine and have added the top. Thus they have given the vintage touch just right to your dining room. The mix of modern chairs and a top in another material makes it more original.
There are several styles that will combine with tables created with a machine foot sewing machine. We refer to rustic, vintage and industrial styles. In all of them the old elements are welcome, and if they are also original, much better. In industrial aesthetics it also fits thanks to the material since it was a work machine.
Sewing machine for office
To renovate the home office we can also use these sewing machines. In this case they have created offices with an eclectic style in which they mix different elements. A sewing machine foot with a wooden board to create an original office table and chairs that have modern or classic styles. Do not forget that mixtures are the order of the day and that we can make our office have all the elements and styles that we want.
If you have a small workspace with the table base, you can always do as in the second case, in which they have used to one end. The metal chairs have a modern style but combine in terms of material.
Sewing machine as sink
In this case we already need a little more work and probably a professional to help us create a sink from a sewing machine. The idea is the same. We use the foot as the base of the basin and add the upper part. It is undoubtedly an ideal piece of furniture for a vintage bathroom or for a rustic one. Even for a modern bathroom in which we want a touch of originality. In the case of the washbasin with the black foot, they have also used the upper wooden part of the sewing machine.
Sewing machine in hall
These sewing machines can also be used for make a simple side table. In this case they have been used in the entrance space. They have been painted in black or white, depending on the taste of each house, and have created a hall with vintage charm. At the top they have added details in the same style of yesteryear and have achieved an original and very special entrance.
Sewing machine painted with cheerful tones
We end up with some old sewing machines that have been reinvented with a much more novel and current style. In machines we usually find black as the original tone, but on many occasions we want adapt this piece to the decoration of our home or simply to the trends of the moment. Well, in this case they have decided to paint the foot of the machines in bright colors. A sky blue in one case and turquoise green in the other, to achieve much more original and showy pieces.