A Sewing Room Dresser

Before we moved I spotted this dresser at a yard sale for $10…and into the van it went.

 

Our new house is a bit bigger than our last house…which means lots of empty space to fill on a tight budget.  Furniture redo’s are a cheap way to get well made furniture…and it makes me happy to give new life to an old piece.
The bottom needed a little trim to hide the worn edges.

 

A couple coats of blue paint later it was ready to fill to the brim with sewing odds and ends.

 

The knobs got a coat of black spray paint.
Dresser Re-finish, Cluck Cluck Sew_thumb

 

  Now I love this really really really heavy dresser….and I can cram aaaa-lot of stuff in those drawers!

86 Responses to A Sewing Room Dresser

  1. Dawn September 6, 2012 at 6:27 am #

    It has great lines! Good eye and great job. You chose a wonderful color, too.

  2. Perri September 6, 2012 at 6:46 am #

    looks great ! Have fun fill it !
    Happy stitching, P

  3. Cheryl September 6, 2012 at 6:49 am #

    Wow, that is really wonderful!! Yes, it will definitely be fun filling it up!

  4. Diane-crewe September 6, 2012 at 6:50 am #

    it looks wonderful… you have turned some junk into a beautiful piece of furniture… enjoy xx

  5. marysza September 6, 2012 at 7:24 am #

    now seriosuly.. $10 ?! how the hell is it possible!! it was almost free!!! :D i am sooo incredibly jelous! :D and it looks amazing in your home!
    xxxx

  6. Laura M. September 6, 2012 at 7:49 am #

    wonderful !!!

  7. Raquel Úria September 6, 2012 at 8:31 am #

    It's absolutely beautiful!

  8. Kate September 6, 2012 at 8:43 am #

    Love it!

  9. StrawberryBlond September 6, 2012 at 9:45 am #

    Wonderful dresser re-do and I LOVE your Kim Parker piece! You have excellent taste. Maybe that's why I love all your quilts, too! :)

  10. margarcia September 6, 2012 at 9:49 am #

    Good job! It looks beautiful!

  11. Carol September 6, 2012 at 9:57 am #

    It's wonderful…love the color!

  12. Gene Black September 6, 2012 at 10:01 am #

    wow.. good deal and a great re-do.

  13. cindyann September 6, 2012 at 10:20 am #

    What a great bargain!! you did a fab job refinishing it too!

  14. trish September 6, 2012 at 10:20 am #

    What a great makeover!
    Your dresser looks fabulous.

  15. Cindy September 6, 2012 at 10:31 am #

    Beautiful and just the right color!:)

  16. Naturally Carol September 6, 2012 at 10:33 am #

    What a fabulous piece of furniture it has become now!

  17. mac September 6, 2012 at 10:56 am #

    Looks fantastic – brilliant reinvention.

  18. beth lehman September 6, 2012 at 11:06 am #

    fabulous color!!!

  19. Lori September 6, 2012 at 11:22 am #

    Looks great! What sort of paint did you use? Did you sand the whole thing first?

  20. evelyn September 6, 2012 at 11:22 am #

    Beautiful job. Love it. Have fun filling up that new home!

  21. Jocelyn September 6, 2012 at 12:15 pm #

    I love it! It looks great painted & ready for its new life.

  22. Sarah Craig September 6, 2012 at 12:48 pm #

    Oh, that is so pretty! What a wonderful (and cheap find, and a great makeover!!!

  23. MM Quilts and Embroidery September 6, 2012 at 1:07 pm #

    That is so cute! I need one of those:)

  24. carina September 6, 2012 at 1:13 pm #

    I love it its beautiful now. Greeting from holland carina

  25. LYNN September 6, 2012 at 1:18 pm #

    Wow, great dresser! Love the lines, the color what a deal!

  26. fifi September 6, 2012 at 1:21 pm #

    I love the paint color. A beautiful transformation. Great job.

  27. Brenda September 6, 2012 at 1:21 pm #

    my parents have a set of that vintage too — I like the paint makeover.

  28. Kelsey September 6, 2012 at 1:48 pm #

    Beautiful!! What a great dresser!

  29. •stephanie• September 6, 2012 at 1:48 pm #

    what a great find.
    and good eye for seeing its potential.
    trim around the bottom was a nice touch.
    and the color is perfect.
    nice job!

  30. mindingmomma September 6, 2012 at 1:49 pm #

    what a great find. it looks beautiful now.

  31. Andrea September 6, 2012 at 1:59 pm #

    love it! I just bought an antique cabinet yesterday, which I plan on stuffing with sewing goodness also =)

  32. Suzy September 6, 2012 at 2:04 pm #

    Beautiful painting job! Did you spray or roll on paint (primer? finish? roller or brush?) to get such wonderful finished result? Thanks for sharing. It's a beauty, enjoy!

  33. Heather D. September 6, 2012 at 2:33 pm #

    Gorgeous! Is that like a laminate finish on the original? Or is it real wood? We're getting a dresser for my youngest son that belonged to my grandmother and it's that non-wood, wood look stuff that was so popular back in the day and I'd love to refinish it but not sure how. I guess prime and paint?

  34. paulette September 6, 2012 at 2:49 pm #

    Wow!! Love it! And only $10!! SCORE!!!!!
    P

  35. Toni Selman September 6, 2012 at 2:50 pm #

    What a wonderful project, great price, and love the color!
    Toni
    http://www.lifeinapinkbunnysuit.com

  36. Auntie Pami September 6, 2012 at 3:03 pm #

    Major score!

  37. Anna September 6, 2012 at 3:12 pm #

    very cool! I like how you painted the knobs, too, instead of just replacing them. :)

  38. Myra September 6, 2012 at 4:06 pm #

    Wow! Nice work! I never think of doing something like that. I wish I did! I see something like that at a garage sale and all I see is a used piece of furniture. I need to train my eyes to see the possibilities like you! You are wonder woman!

  39. janae king designs September 6, 2012 at 4:14 pm #

    wow, what a great dresser for $10! I love the color you painted it, it looks super…and filled with fabric is even better ;)

  40. Kristan September 6, 2012 at 4:18 pm #

    This is so pretty! Y'all did a wonderful job. Makes me want to get on Craigslist RIGHT.NOW.

  41. nettie September 6, 2012 at 4:32 pm #

    wow!

  42. Wendy Franczak September 6, 2012 at 4:37 pm #

    Great eye!

  43. HalfDozen September 6, 2012 at 4:54 pm #

    Beautiful!

  44. HalfDozen September 6, 2012 at 4:55 pm #

    Beautiful!

  45. Laura September 6, 2012 at 6:23 pm #

    I think you chose the perfect color for it. I love, love, love it!!!

  46. Tamie September 6, 2012 at 7:15 pm #

    It's beautiful- what a great find.

  47. Dolly September 6, 2012 at 7:39 pm #

    Oh, that came out just gorgeous !

    Good for you !

  48. Jennifer September 6, 2012 at 8:04 pm #

    Wow, it looks so beautiful!

  49. lifeinredshoes September 6, 2012 at 11:48 pm #

    It turned out better than new! I caved and bought a red one from Ikea….just not the same.

  50. Live a Colorful Life September 7, 2012 at 12:33 am #

    I love the color. It is beautiful!

  51. Crickets Corner September 7, 2012 at 3:11 am #

    Love the finished project! If you don't mind sharing I'd love to know the paint color and brand you used. It's the perfect color for two kitchen chairs I'm ready to redo. Thanks, Rina

  52. lovespunstudio September 7, 2012 at 4:29 am #

    I'm not even going to pretend that I don't have dresser envy. ;) Might as well also admit that I'm swooning over the color you chose for it. In all seriousness, you made a great choice! Super duper cute.

  53. Brandy Fishback September 7, 2012 at 4:48 am #

    FANTASTIC!

  54. Valerie September 7, 2012 at 4:50 am #

    Love the dresser! Love a good furniture rehab :-)

  55. Joyful September 7, 2012 at 5:05 am #

    It looks wonderful, and now I'm envious of your big house ;-)

  56. ladyljp September 7, 2012 at 12:15 pm #

    I found a smaller dresser at a sale also, even the back is solid wood! My sewing room is small and crammed full already, so where to put it? I had my husband put wheels on it, so I can move it around. It blocks the bookcase, but is easy to move out of the way and then put back. Sometimes I amaze even myself. :-))

  57. MaterialGirlQuilts September 7, 2012 at 12:55 pm #

    What a great find…that one has wonderful character to it and the color you chose is perfect. I also love your painting.
    Amanda

  58. Candy September 7, 2012 at 1:07 pm #

    don't you love what a coat of paint can do?

  59. terrieannie September 7, 2012 at 1:29 pm #

    Simply stunning!

  60. Judith Blinkenberg September 7, 2012 at 4:33 pm #

    It is very pretty especially for sewing treasures. Love it. The print behind it sets it off. You turned trash to a treasure! Great find.

  61. Angela {fussycut} September 7, 2012 at 5:32 pm #

    SO cute!! You will have to tell us what paint brand and color you used, that is the perfect blue!

  62. Sue September 7, 2012 at 6:20 pm #

    Oh my goodness that is gorgeous! Looked nothing before your fabulous touch, will hold so much too, what fun!

  63. ultraorganized September 7, 2012 at 7:07 pm #

    Nice dresser — my husband cringes when we pass a yard or garage sale but they are the best finds with a little work – good for you – A+ in recycling !}

  64. Catherine September 7, 2012 at 8:41 pm #

    Great dresser. Love that paint color. My dresser holds a lot of fabric. I labeled each drawer to keep track of things. Don`t know what I`d do without that extra space.

  65. Michelle September 7, 2012 at 11:44 pm #

    Beautiful! Love it! Furniture redos are the best.

  66. Pam September 8, 2012 at 4:23 am #

    I love the design lines of that dresser. Beautiful color too. Fill that baby up with sewing goodies!

  67. Natalia from Piece N Quilt September 8, 2012 at 4:38 am #

    Holy crap! Will you please move in with me!!! :)

  68. miamihoney September 8, 2012 at 11:49 am #

    Looks perfecto!

  69. Michele September 8, 2012 at 11:51 am #

    Just love it!

  70. themissymom September 8, 2012 at 11:55 am #

    Wonderful color choice!!!

  71. Dora, the Quilter September 8, 2012 at 11:10 pm #

    Absolutely lovely! Both the dresser and the sweet blue paint!

  72. Claire Jain September 9, 2012 at 3:01 am #

    Beautiful!!!

  73. Kirbie Compston September 9, 2012 at 3:51 am #

    OOOH, I LOVE that dresser! What a steal.

  74. Sabs September 9, 2012 at 3:28 pm #

    I. Am. So. Jealous.

  75. Aimee September 9, 2012 at 8:43 pm #

    So cute! What a great idea! I wouldn't think to use a dresser to hold my sewing stuff!

  76. Karen September 10, 2012 at 3:32 am #

    VERY Good job with the dresser. Just think someone might have junked it.
    Ever watch Saras house. She regularly shops at 2nd hand stores, paint & wow what a wonderful transformation.

  77. Aileen September 10, 2012 at 1:10 pm #

    Wow! Came out great. It reminds me of my grandmothers dresser from the late 50's!

  78. lemony lucy September 13, 2012 at 2:09 am #

    Turned out lovely.

  79. paterd September 13, 2012 at 12:42 pm #

    I never would have imagined that ugly dresser could look so good, and I'm pretty good at imagining redo's! Great job, did you spray paint it?

  80. erica e September 21, 2012 at 1:33 am #

    wonderful job! can i ask where you got the flower art above it? i love that too!

  81. DianaB December 3, 2012 at 4:52 am #

    This looks like my mom and dad's old dresser. Looks much nicer now.

  82. DianaB December 3, 2012 at 4:53 am #

    This looks like my mom and dad's old dresser. Looks much nicer now.

  83. maria.c October 22, 2013 at 6:35 am #

    Te ha quedado estupendo, me encanta recuperar muebles y darles una 2ª oportunidad. Felicidaades

  84. DianaB October 24, 2013 at 3:08 pm #

    I swear this looks just like my parents dresser from the fifties or sixties. You did a great job. Love the way it turned out.

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