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Old 08-27-2011, 12:17 AM
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Originally Posted by spartan quilter
I read just recently about a gal setting her machine into a desk, and one of the suggestions a board member gave, was
to tilt the machine, which makes it easier to see the needle and sewing area. So, when I sat down to sew this morning, I thought about that, got some small blocks, probably about 1/2 to 3/4 inch deep, set them under the back of my machine, and WOW, it does make a difference.

So, I have just gotten another great tip from a member of this board and wondered how many others are doing this.
I have had that done for a while and it does help my neck and shoulders when I sew. I have used door stoppers under the back of the machine.
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Old 08-27-2011, 12:33 AM
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great idea, thanks everyone
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Old 08-27-2011, 06:22 AM
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I tilt. You can use door stops that you would get from any hardware store
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Old 08-27-2011, 06:40 AM
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I also use rubber door stops.
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Old 08-27-2011, 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by spartan quilter
I read just recently about a gal setting her machine into a desk, and one of the suggestions a board member gave, was
to tilt the machine, which makes it easier to see the needle and sewing area. So, when I sat down to sew this morning, I thought about that, got some small blocks, probably about 1/2 to 3/4 inch deep, set them under the back of my machine, and WOW, it does make a difference.

So, I have just gotten another great tip from a member of this board and wondered how many others are doing this.
The rubber door stops work great for this. You get them at Walmart or hardware store.
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Old 09-06-2011, 02:32 AM
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Iam going to give this a try sounds good
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Old 09-06-2011, 05:56 AM
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Interesting. When I moved recently, I found my two doorstops in a moving box from the sewing area. Wonder if I tried years ago and it didn't work . . . . .
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Old 09-06-2011, 07:07 AM
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I tried it with my featherweight and the angle is wrong for my seeing the whole sewing area -- I'll try it when I get back on my other SM

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I really like that idea. I'm going to try it and see if it helps my back and neck. Thanks for the idea.
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