I would suggest a magnifying lamp. I have found it to be worth it's weight in gold when topstitching or decorative stitching. I have a floor one and one that clamps on the machine. I like them both.
http://lee-scraftsandgifts.ecrater.c...hine-magnifier The light isn't worth turning on but the lens is just right.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/15408046?a...l5=pla&veh=sem