tilting your sewing machine
09-14-2011, 05:15 AM
#31
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My husband just did this for me after I saw it on the QB as a suggestion. It was WONDERFUL for my back and arms. Now we are visiting our daughter in Georgia and I forgot my piece of moulding that we used to tilt it with and do I ever miss it!!!
YES, it is a lifesaver!!!
YES, it is a lifesaver!!!
09-14-2011, 06:18 AM
#34
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Location: Eastern Washington
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I have used rubber door stoppers under my machines for years! Definitely helps with strain on my neck, arms, etc.
Debbie Umphress also makes/sells boards to go under your machine. She is a member here~ :)
Debbie Umphress also makes/sells boards to go under your machine. She is a member here~ :)
09-14-2011, 06:34 AM
#35
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Location: Indiana
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I have a support for my laptop that I bought at Ikea (put "Brada" in their search) It's inexpensive and would work in a similar fashion as the tilt boards. It has a ledge in the front to prevent slipping. (works fantastic for my laptop too!)
09-14-2011, 06:45 AM
#37
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Location: Lansing, Michigan
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I have the tray that tips the machine, and when I first started using it, I felt it helped my neck and shoulders. But, I've since removed it and don't notice any difference. My machine is computerized. Doesn't hurt them. But, I wouldn't invest in the tilt table without trying other cheaper lifting options first. Oh, yes! It made it very difficult to put my extension table on AND be tilted. That's probably why I took it off!
09-14-2011, 07:04 AM
#38
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Location: Manchester, NH
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I used the rubber door stoppers to tilt my machine, and I thought it helped me a lot. However, when I quilted, I didn't have a very wide flat space for the quilt, so I bought a 'filler' for the space in my cabinet for the machine to fit into so that I would have a flat space. However, I think I will be going back to tilting my machine when I do my piecing because it helps so much.
09-14-2011, 07:17 AM
#40
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Originally Posted by mpspeedy
I did it long ago. My machines are all computerized. It doesn't hurt them in the least. Nancy's Notions actually sells a tilt board that is adustable and has cut outs for your knee lift bar, cords etc. The only thing that bothers me sometimes is seeing in the bobbin case when I am changing bobbins or cleaning etc. I have my whole sewing table set up at just the right height where my arms are level with my sewing machine surface when they are bent at the elbow. It does help with fatigue and neck strain. You can accomplish the same thing with door stops under the back of the machine. The tilt table is just more stable and I love gadgets. I don't remember what I paid for it but it has been well worth whatever it was.
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