Arrow 601 Gidget I Sew-Much-More Folding Sewing, Cutting, Quilting, and Craft Table, Portable with Lift, White Finish

I ordered this table for my daughter who has recently become interested in sewing. She was always "borrowing" my folding table so I searched EVERYWHERE to find something similar for a reasonable price. As my table is around 30 years old, the search was not easy. I found this table on Amazon for a reasonable price and decided to "go for it." It arrived today and I took it out to examine the condition before gifting it to my daughter. As some other reviewers noted, the inside edge of the drop down area is in fact a little rough, but it had been painted to reduce some of the "snag" factor. After viewing videos on the Arrow website, I noted that the manufacturer recommends leaving on the sewing platform (the removable part around the free arm of a sewing machine) when the machine is lowered into the table. I lowered the insert and placed my machine inside the table with the platform over the free arm and it fit beautifully. That will definitely prevent snagging on some fabric types.A couple of other posters commented they were not happy that a chain holds the insert in the dropped position. I understand their confusion, but in reality, the lowering arm fully supports the lowered inset and I believe the chain is strictly a backup safety precaution.The size and height of the table are terrific and will provide ample space for her to cut out her projects prior to sewing them; the folding legs are very sturdy and the videos on the Arrow website show how to properly lock them into place to prevent wobbling. As I ran my machine, there was no wobble, even at extreme sewing speed on several surfaces (hardwood, tile & carpeting).It is fairly lightweight (about 34 pounds) and folds back easily for storage in a closet or under a bed.I am exceptionally pleased with this table; in fact I might have to order another for myself!Thank you Amazon for making this terrific table available!

I use my guest room for crafts and sewing, so space is at a premium. I wanted something that could be folded and stored away if necessary. This table is very sturdy and easily folds and unfolds. I have an older Pfaff 6091, which is a smaller machine, so I had to come up with a minor adjustment to the shelf that lowers for flatbed position: the shelf is adjusted higher or lower by screwing a wing nut up or down on a long bolt. I had it on the highest threads, but there was about an inch without threads at the top; I was able to raise the shelf higher by taking off the wing nut, putting a thick nut at the highest (unthreaded) position, then screwing the wing nut as high as it would go. This placed the shelf at exactly the right height for my machine. I quilt, so the 36" ruler on the front edge of the table is very handy and I've already used it numerous times today (I got the table yesterday). The table is a perfect size to place a few tools and necessities on it while sewing, but small enough that I will probably leave it up even when guests are using the room. It would be easy to put my machine in the closet and raise the machine shelf flush with the table surface to give the guests extra space to use as a desk. Overall, I'm thrilled with this sewing table and would definitely recommend to anyone needing a small sewing table.Update: I've been using this table for about a month now and love it even more! It's so much more comfortable and ergonomic to have my machine at a good height (lowered into the flatbed position). My back is feeling much better! Not having to set up my machine and tools in the dining room, then put everything away before dinner is a real game changer! My spare room is now my happy place all the time!

I rarely do reviews unless a product is really bad or as with the Gidget, really great! I having been sewing literally all my life and have had many different machines and cabinets. I usually put my machine on a table or desk but in searching for a way to do freehand quilting with as little repetitive strain as possible, I looked at many specialty tables. I did not want to spend $3000 on the fabulous Koala set up and I wanted something easy to set up. The Gidget at $119 through Amazon Prime looked like a good risk. I could not be more pleased. It was totally assembled right out of the box and even the height of the recessed platform was perfect for my Bernina 140 Patchwork Edition. I set it up next to the bed in my guest room (same height) and was sewing in less than 5 minutes. I have never had as comfortable reach, view and height of any previously used table. The table is on a tile floor, no rug and I ran the machine as fast as possible with little vibration. I will say that I can anticipate times when the cut out for the machine may be a problem as it does not exactly match. You can pay more for a wheeled Gidget 2 and cut out to exactly fit your machine. I will use a large sheet of clear vinyl with just a small hole for the feeds dogs. Other reviews have mentioned the roughness of the inside edges of the cut out but that is not an issue as it should be below the area where one is sewing. For the price of this sturdy table, you could cover those edges easily with table if you are bothered by it.Overall, this really inexpensive table is a perfect fit for my needs. Of course, with Prime, it was delivered quickly and I am hoping the Gidget will outlast me!