Amazon.com has a bendable gooseneck light for $18.95 plus shipping that you stick on the back of your sewing machine. I have one somewhat like this one and I love it. Also, I bought a clip-on fan (Walmart) that cost about $10.00. At some point, you might think about an overhead fluorescent light. Those don't heat up like regular lights and give good lighting. They aren't expensive. If you don't have any serious health issues than you might want to visit a health food store and talk to someone about some herbal supplements to help with the hot flashes. Good luck!