Since last I posted on this topic, I have bought a new table.
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It is 35” high. That’s great for cutting but a little high for a typical sewing chair. So I solved this by getting a drafting chair (meant to be used with higher tables) and put my foot pedal on a cigar box, so my foot reached it comfortably. I put some rubbery shelf liner on the top & bottom of the box, so it doesn’t slip away from me.