Over the years when I cut out my patterns, I have used various surfaces to do so. From a dining room table, my bed, to the very floor, it was wherever I could find the space.
Many die hard sewers have a hobby table such as the one Joann's sales:
However this table has gotten mixed reviews, the one I noted most mentioned that it was not 'stable'. Not to mention on my budget even when its is half off at $75, its still more then I wanted to spend.
Then there is the kind of table my mother has, far more sturdy:
However, the weight of the table makes unfolding and setting it up a choir, especially when you are dealing with arthritic hands.
Not to be out done, I came up with I think will be a cool alternative.
Seeing that I have been cutting on my bed as of late, it is almost waist high off the ground, making it easier for my stiff bones to get out of in the morning. Anyway...
I thought why not get a nice large piece of plywood to place over the bed. Taking a trip to Lowe's, I came across this nice 49x49 inch piece (roughly 1 1/2 yards for us sewers) here:
Taking the time to look over the endless options they had available I decided on this piece because it was a good size and light weight. The weight being important, in that I wanted something that would not be difficult for me to lift and move when necessary.
The down side to the piece is that, although sanded, still has small splinters:
Needless to say this would not work when it comes to my fabric, can you imagine the snags?
Yet don't despair we have a solution:
Peel and Stick lamanite paper, It's cost effective and easy to apply!
Now it's time to put everything together.....
Until then, remember, one stitch at a time.
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