DH recently bought me a clip on LED book light that has a bendable neck. I think it would provide great light for hand sewing but you would certainly need something to clip it onto. A table edge perhaps? He probably picked it up at Target. I was looking for a new 'Ittybitty' book light to replace my slowing dying one and what he came up with was all I saw anywhere as well. Very good lighting. If you have a chance to check it out in person, just make sure the clamp opens large enough to clip onto a table edge.