Sitting to Sew
The subject of chairs for sewing has been discussed a number of times on this forum.
There is nowhere near to me where I can try out a new chair and I’m loathed to buy one online then have the bother of having to refit if I don’t like it.
I think Back pain can be caused by the angle at which you sit to the machine so I looked for ways to improve this ...
My sewing machine is on a table and I have one of those clear Perspex ‘tables’ that fit round the machine to increase your working space. I love it but I’ve removed it and have moved my machine to the edge of the table.
I’ve bought an inexpensive back support designed for chairs and fitted silicone gliders to the chair legs so that I can move my chair easily on the carpeted floor.
Now when I start sewing I make sure I’m sitting directly in front of the needle. I pull my chair as close as is comfortable to the table and check that my back is resting against the back support. I try to relax my shoulders and sit up straight.
I no longer have long sessions or whole days spent sewing. If I am making blocks I sew a little - (15 minutes?) - then have a break while I do some chores.
It’s taken me a while to get used to this - but my back thanks me for it!