Asked on Feb 2, 2020

How can I upcycle an antique sewing machine into a lamp?

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How do I turn an antique sewing machine into a lamp?

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Becky at Flipping the Flip
on Feb 2, 2020

You’ll need some lamp parts which are easy to find. Are you looking to run the parts through the machine itself? That might be tricky depending on the make up if the machine but not impossible.

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- Galwaymom
  on Feb 2, 2020
  
  Was hoping to run the cord through the machine.
  
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Cheryl A
on Feb 2, 2020

Hi

I found some videos that may help you out. Good luck

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbT1emY25xw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnZDdvSJRg0

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- Galwaymom
  on Feb 2, 2020
  
  Thanks! I can't tell from the video exactly where he's drilling that hole, and with what kind of bit. But he IS running the cord up through the machine which is what I want.
  
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Deb K
on Feb 2, 2020

Hello Galwaymom!, Found this, hope it helps you!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbT1emY25xw

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Unexpected Elegance
on Feb 2, 2020

This site may help:

https://siamagazin.com/how-to-turn-an-antique-sewing-machine-into-a-unique-sewing-machine-edison-lamp/

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Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom
on Feb 4, 2020

Here is another idea: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvWZbKNCZvs

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Chas' Crazy Creations
on Feb 5, 2020

Here's a video that might help - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbT1emY25xw

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