Originally Posted by
gale
For that price, I would definitely want to go try one out and even sit in it for a little while. Sewing is a different position than anything else, it seems. I'm sorry you have trouble with your back-that's never fun.
A sore back is no fun. There was a very informative show on this subject on Simply Quilts quite a few years ago. The guest demonstrated the proper height of the table and the sewing machine. She also suggested tilting the machine a bit so that the user's arms are bent at the elbow with the hands at that same height. Does that make sense? Much as a typist needs her hands a the proper level to avoid neck and back stress. I know my machine is not at the proper height for my height (SHORT). I deveop stress pain between my shoulders and neck. I do have a good supportive office chair, but I think the position of the machine is equally as important.