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Old 12-27-2009, 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Memalinda
How does this work, does it lift the back or the front of the sewing machine??
It raises the back of the machine.
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Old 12-27-2009, 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Debra Mc
My sewing machine has to be level or it won't do right. Does this enpare that in any way.
It is still leveled with this device, just leveled on angle. If you shake it, there won't be any rocking.
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Old 12-27-2009, 07:29 PM
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This sounds like a great invention. I may try to door stops first to see if I like it.
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You could also try propping the back up with something else to see how your machine does with this, before you spend money on this.
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Old 12-28-2009, 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by wesing
My wife uses the Tilt'able by Ergonomic Advantage. ...... I haven't bought one for my machine because I'm hoping to pick up something less expensive.

http://www.amazon.com/Ergonomic-Adva.../dp/B001839ZKO

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Mama! That's expensive! At just under $60, I'll stick with doorstops! But, thanks for the info. I don't mean to be disparaging.
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Old 12-28-2009, 07:33 AM
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Just as Amma said, it does take the stress off of your upper back, neck and shoulders. My husband actually made me one several years ago out of some scrap wood he had in the basement and it is awesome. I can spend alot more time sewing before take a break when I use mine.
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Old 12-28-2009, 09:20 AM
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I had back surgery in Oct. so I suppose that is why I was given this gift. I will have to give it a try. Thanks for all of the info.
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Old 12-30-2009, 07:35 AM
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Timing on this is funny. We needed a few pieces of fabric for some projects and stopped in at one of our LQS. She had a customer who bought the Tilt'albe and loved it, but as has already been mentioned the price was a little steep. Her husband took a look at it and made several out of wood, then brought them to the LQS to see if she would offer them for sale.

They are one piece (no detachable legs), but the way he made them there is a high side and a low side. You can turn it over to make the angle steeper or flatter depending on what you need. She was selling them for $20, so I snatched one up and brought it home to give it a try. I like it on the steep side, and it looks nice too.

If you know someone who works with wood, the design is very simple; it is just shaped like a "Z" with one of the legs a little longer than the other. Hopefully the pics give you the right idea.

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Originally Posted by wesing
Timing on this is funny. We needed a few pieces of fabric for some projects and stopped in at one of our LQS. She had a customer who bought the Tilt'albe and loved it, but as has already been mentioned the price was a little steep. Her husband took a look at it and made several out of wood, then brought them to the LQS to see if she would offer them for sale.

They are one piece (no detachable legs), but the way he made them there is a high side and a low side. You can turn it over to make the angle steeper or flatter depending on what you need. She was selling them for $20, so I snatched one up and brought it home to give it a try. I like it on the steep side, and it looks nice too.

If you know someone who works with wood, the design is very simple; it is just shaped like a "Z" with one of the legs a little longer than the other. Hopefully the pics give you the right idea.

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The rubber mat that's on the plastic platform is to put on the floor to keep your foot pedal from sliding around.

I've been using that set for several years now. I really like it.
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Old 12-30-2009, 02:40 PM
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Actually that mat is for the machine. It came with a smaller one to put under the pedal, but we don't like it.
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