Sewing Cabinet Potting Bench

November 28th, 2009 in member junk

MakinItHappen, member

8 users recommend

I keep the top closed when not in use so the potting soil doesnt get dry and dusty.

I think this was a restaurant bus tub for dirty dishes. I screwed it in from the bottom.

This bench is made for usin'!

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Not my original idea, but I have made a couple of these potting benches out of those ubiquitous sewing machine cabinets from the 50s-60s. I just had to slightly modify the hole to access the space beneath and stabilize the hinged part of the platform. The hardest part was finding the right size tub to hold the potting soil. For this bench I found one at a restaurant supply store. On the other bench I added a shelf near the bottom for extra storage. Also added a chicken waterer to hold some tools.

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posted in: member junk, seasonal, eclectic, , outdoor spaces, garden, potting bench, aqua

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DecorMadeSimple writes: Love the color. I made a potting table/beverage cart with an old sewing machine cabinet. I will have to post it sometime. This is the link if you would like to see photos.

http://www.decormadesimple.com/potting-table.html Posted: 3:35 pm on February 10th

MakinItHappen writes: Yea! So fun to share ideas! Posted: 6:34 pm on June 26th

SeaL9199 writes: Perfect. It's just what I needed. A smart solution for a potting bench/shed, because I have little to NO space. I struck a deal with the guy at a local thrift store. $10 bucks for the cabinet, but only if he took out the sewing machine. Of course, I will have to repaint. I will post my pics when I am done and give credit where it is due. Thanks for the idea. Posted: 12:58 am on June 8th

RustyDiva writes: Looks too pretty to be outside! Nice job. Posted: 1:30 pm on November 30th

PeachyDevaDesign writes: Great idea! I just happen to have one of these that I picked up at auction for a dollar. A good Spring project for me!
Thanks for the inspiration. :) Posted: 9:34 am on November 30th

suewhitney writes: NICE transformation. You are making me long to be out in the garde. Since I live in Minnesnowta that won't be until next May. Ha! Until then, I will live vicariously through you.

Be Well,
Sue Posted: 9:03 am on November 30th

treasureglitz writes: I just love this potting bench, the color is lovely! Thanks for the great idea. Posted: 11:47 pm on November 29th

Prior writes: I agree with Alice, what a great repurpose. Love the way it looks closed, out in the yard all nice and tidy and then the clever surprise inside. Lezlee Posted: 6:16 pm on November 29th