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Old 05-05-2010, 01:59 AM
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MISHNJIM
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Originally Posted by MadQuilter
I read somewhere that the height should be adjusted to the individual user. It's height from floor to arm-height (bent at a 90 degree angle) or a little lower. If it's higher, the sewer tends to pull up on the shoulders and tightening the muscles. ....and yes, my table is way too high. sigh
Yes...And I go through that all the time. My shoulders are always tight and sore the next day if I've sewed for a very long time. I've been also having trouble lately from my elbows to my fingers going numb & tingly.
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