Bandicoot Sewing Cabinet

8 reviews for Bandicoot Sewing Cabinet

Simon Green
5 out of 5
February 9, 2025
My wife absolutely LOVES her new sewing cabinet as it's no longer such an ordeal to get her sewing machine out to use it so she's able to enjoy her hobby again. Assembly is a bit more involved than the typical self-assembly table you may be used to as there is more to it, but it isn't too difficult and everything is very well labelled and the instructions clear, but definitely a good idea to have someone to help you and take your time. We are impressed with the quality of everything, both the manufacture, packing, and instructions and the end result which gives her great space to work on but folds away to fit the space we have..
Reply from Sarah at Arrow Sewing:
Hi Simon! Wow, what a kind and thoughtful review! Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. I love that your wife loves her Bandicoot! It's such a clever little sewing cabinet, and the time you used to spend setting up can now be used to stitch up something wonderful. I know she'll continue to love it for years and years to come. Happy Sewing!
Lynn Hufstetler
5 out of 5
October 9, 2023
I got this cabinet in April, and love it. It accommodates all of my machines, even the Singer Professional 5 and my Brother PQ1500SL, which is huge. The only problem is I can’t move the hydraulic system up and down. I would love to know if there is an adjustment for this.
Lynn Hufstetler
5 out of 5
June 13, 2023
I love the versatility of this cabinet. It accommodates all my machines, including my two sergers and straight stitch machine. The side space accommodates two of my embroidery hoops or trays for my sewing machines when using my free arm. The pockets in the doors accommodate notions or other necessary items that sewists work with and keep them close at hand. Having the embroidery thread near and ready to switch when the time comes is a big deal when working with a home embroidery machine and changing spools often. The thread spool pegs in the doors eliminate the need to look for the thread needed for the project while the machine runs. Just locate it beforehand and hang it on one of the pegs, where it is ready to go when needed. Having an extended table to work on with clothing or a quilt top is a necessity. This cabinet gives that, plus it folds away neatly when the sewing is finished. In addition, the bed is adjustable and comes up to make the bed flat, making sewing easier. That is a win-win situation.
Reply from Sarah LePage:
Hi Lynn! Wow, what a fantastic review! Thank you for taking the time to let us know that the Bandicoot is working well for you. It really is a sweet little cabinet. So happy that it's working for you! Happy Sewing!
Rebecca Lizcano
5 out of 5
August 1, 2022
Love this cabinet. It fits nicely in a small spot but opens up to have plenty of surface space. It is well made and easily put together. I also had to deal with customer service and they were excellent. They were very helpful and my problem was quickly resolved. Thank you again to Harriet!
Sally A Atkinson
2 out of 5
October 18, 2021
I purchased this on March 12/2021, and finally had help to assemble it in June 2021. Began using, and it is not what I had hoped it would be for me, and am sorry I spent the money. Positives: *sturdy and nice footprint, and I like the wheels *once hydraulic lift is adjusted, it works as advertised, although if you are an older person with waning strength, it take muscle to push machine and bed down *machine is close enough to front of cabinet to make sewing accessible. Negatives: *It took my brother (who is very capable) and me (semi-capable in comparison) almost 8 hours to assemble cabinet. Instructions were detailed, but do not expect it to be quick. It is a two-person job. *I'm not a tall or a large person, yet I experience very limited leg room in the box area under my machine. If I raise my chair so I can sit comfortably to sew, my knees hit against the edge of the lift table. *My foot pedal catches under the lip of the frame, so I constantly have to move it. As a result, I'm using the tip of my toes to drive the machine, which gives limited control. When I move it away it's almost under my chair, making it very uncomfortable to sit and work. I tried putting something under the pedal to raise it above the lip, and that meant I had to raise my chair, with the above issue of knees too close to the lift table. *I knock my leg on the box on the left door - granted it can be removed, but it is a problem in design. Overall, this is a very uncomfortable set up for me, which limits my ability to sew and quilt. I recommend others consider this aspect before spending the money. I'm sorry I didn't have a store nearby so I could test the usability. Sally Atkinson
James
5 out of 5
June 30, 2020
I've had mine for several years. I didn't find it difficult to put together at all. There are a lot of pieces, but the directions were After my machine, it's the best thing in my sewing room. I wish I had the space for one of the larger cabinets, but this one is the perfect size for my space, really nice looking, and very sturdy. I can't say enough nice things about this cabinet.
Garden Gal
5 out of 5
August 14, 2019
The reviews about being tough to assemble almost put me off, but I really wanted that air lift! It was EASY to assemble alone - and I say that as a 70+ woman. I love my new Kangaroo Bandicoot!
Arrow Sewing Cabinets
June 19, 2019
Thank you for honest feedback. We are sorry to hear it has taken you a long time to put the Bandicoot together. Moving forward we will make sure customers are aware there is assembly required and that we highly recommend an electric screwdriver.