Sewing Machine Drawers Re-purposed As Plant Holder

May 03, 2015

I purchased these two vintage sewing machine drawers at the consignment shop recently for $10.  Usually these drawers are just sold individually, but these two came with part of the sewing machine cabinet.


First I painted the outside of the drawers and the rack with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in "Old White".

Repurposed Sewing Machine Drawer Flower Holder www.organizedclutter.net
After I "wet distressed" the pieces with a wet terry rag, I applied clear wax.  

Repurposed Sewing Machine Drawer Flower Holder www.organizedclutter.net
I checked my recycling bin and found four Healthy Choice soup cans.  I washed them and removed the labels.

Repurposed Sewing Machine Drawer Flower Holder www.organizedclutter.net
I stuck faux pots of greenery in each can for this paint project reveal, but I plan to fill the cans with real live plants in mid to late May.

Repurposed Sewing Machine Drawer Flower Holder www.organizedclutter.net
I will display my sewing drawer planter outside on my covered patio, so the drawers will be protected from rain.

Repurposed Sewing Machine Drawer Flower Holder www.organizedclutter.net
I love these sewing machine drawers for plants!

Sewing Machine Drawers Re-purposed As Plant Holder
The upcycled/repurposed sewing machine drawers ended up on my covered patio with ferns from Home Depot in the tin cans in the top drawer!

With real ferns on the covered patio.

And then on to my dining table in the winter!
Sewing Machine Drawers Re-purposed As Plant Holder

Thanks for reading my blog, Carlene

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  1. I can't remember ever having come across one of these drawers - so I have sewing machine drawer envy. You seem to find them readily. A typically gorgeous result from Carlene!

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  2. How precious! This is such a cute planter, and you did a great job upcycling it :D

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  3. Carlene another cute project

    Cindy

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  4. Love this idea Carlene ... great job.

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  5. I found two just like yours. I think I'll try the same thing! Thanks for the great idea!

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  6. Very cute! I have been looking for sewing machine drawers to make some shelves. I might change my mind and make this. Thanks!

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  7. I have a set of two drawers that I keep tea bags & sweetner in..Also one I have vitamins inn. My pride and joy is a complete set of 6 total beautiful wood & the fancy appliqués on the sides..

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