Originally Posted by
wesing
@QuiltE I'm having trouble getting my pics to sync, so I can't get the other 2 pictures, but one side of my fixed platform is 2", and the other side is 1.5". Not a huge difference, but I prefer the 2" side. One thing I'll point out is that a lot of people tilt their machine so the higher side is in the back. IMO, that created a visual obstruction by the horizontal part of the machine. I actually prefer to put the higher side in the front, and it gives me more field of vision around the needle. I normally sew standing, so that may have something to do with my view.
I'm not sure what you're trying to see on the front of the machine. I'm thinking the front is the part of the machine that is vertical on the face of the machine that you would see if you were facing the machine at level. If you mean the work area near the machine, then putting the front of the machine higher like I do gives me more visibility. You can see the back of the machine in my picture and that my front is higher than the back. Hope this helps!
Darren
@wesing Whoops! Missed getting back to you. Sorry for the late reply!
Thanks for the pics ... the pictures really help me think what might be possible.
Yes, it was the actual machine front that I was asking about ... the dials and such.
Makes total sense to me that you would tip it away from you, being that you stand while you sew!
When I was sewing yesterday, I was thinking more and more how this might work to make it a little easier on one's back. Still need to get to the hardware store for those door stops!
THANKS again,
@wesing