Vintage Sewing Box

 

 

This once-loved sewing box called out to me

while I was shopping in a wonderful

Ohio antique store.

 

"Pick me!  Pick me!" it said.

(Really! Things like this talk to me.)

 

 

 

All this small beauty needed

was some creative TLC.

 

 

 

Sewing boxes like this one are  easy to find

 and even easier to upcycle.

 

Supplies:

enamel spray paints in white primer, black, and clear gloss,

paint brush, Mod Podge, scissors,

about 7 to 8 coordinating scrapbooking papers (12"x12" cardstock),

two small drawer knobs, E-6000 glue.

 

 

1. Clean your vintage box of any dirt or dust with a cleaner like Murphy Oil Soap.  Sanding is only necessary if your piece is heavily varnished.  Dry thoroughly.

 

2.  Remove the lid handles/hardware.

 

3. Coat the box with an enamel spray paint primer (white).  Let dry thoroughly.

 

4.  Coat the box with an enamel spray paint color that coordinates with your scrapbooking paper selections.  Let dry.

 

4. Measure each lid.  Using Mod Podge, adhere the measured and cut cardstock to each lid.  After the Mod Podge dries, measure the bottom of the round box.  Adhere the measured and cut cardstock to the box bottom with Mod Podge.  (I used two different pieces of cardstock and had them meet at the middle of the bottom.  The paper seam can't be seen unless the box is picked up.)

 

The shape of the flat box sides were easy to trace onto cardstock.  Cut out the traced shapes and adhere with Mod Podge.

 

 

 

5. Apply a layer of Mod Podge over the top of all decoupaged cardstock.

 

6. Finish the box with a coating of clear gloss spray.

 

7. Adhere two small drawer knobs with E-6000 industrial glue. (The knobs pictured were Tim Holtz.)

 

 

I like using the enamel spray paints rather than brush painting.

The spray paints provide an even and durable finish.

The small knobs are mostly for decoration. 

 The E-6000 industrial strength glue adheres these knobs quite well. 

 I'm not a power-tool sort of gal,

but you could screw the drawer knobs in with a drill.

 

 

 

Thank you for stopping by the Nest!

Amy

 

 

 

 

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