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What chair do you use at your sewing machine?

Old 04-14-2011, 04:20 PM
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My computer chair with lower lumbar support. Unfortunately, I find myself leaning forward lots of times; so defeats the purpose of the chair.
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Old 04-14-2011, 05:36 PM
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I bought one with lumbar support from stales, it is great I do not remember the brand right now, if you are interested please pm me and I will respond once I get home.
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Old 04-14-2011, 06:35 PM
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i got a office chair but i use a kitchen chair cause my sewing machine on my table
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Old 04-14-2011, 09:52 PM
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I don't have a chair.

I took some classes with Harriet Hargrave and she started one class talking about ergonomics. She told us what chair she uses. I had already had one back surgery and was conscious of the need for a good sewing environment. [Remember she sewing machine quilts all her quilts.] Well, her chair was costly and luckily didn't fit me. So I saw what the personnel at the office furniture store were using: a swopper. I talked them into letting me try it out over a weekend, went in with it Monday, and bought a new one. It is like sitting on a stable balance ball. It has no wheels. I have it on a throw rug. I love it.

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Old 04-15-2011, 02:46 AM
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Same my husband got for me don't sit back too often but try for good posture when at the machine.
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Old 04-15-2011, 02:47 AM
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I have a high back executive office chair that a neighbor was throwing out. After she purchased it, she never got around to unwrapping and unpacking it. It was wrapped in batting and after a long, hot summer in her garage, the batting fused to the chair! When we spotted it at the curb, it looked like weird modern art. I got most of the fluff off, but there are some stubborn spots. I plan (haha) to make a cover for it and give it to my husband. I have my eye on a drafting chair.
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Old 04-15-2011, 02:53 AM
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Office chair, bench, dining chair....wherever I can find the space.
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Old 04-15-2011, 02:54 AM
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I use a good quality office chair. A good hint is not tosccuh into to comfortable a position, but try to keep the position you would use when you are typing.If you don't know what that is go to the library and look at beginning typing book.
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Old 04-15-2011, 03:29 AM
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Don't laugh at me, but I use a wheel chair. I broke my ankle and had to use a wheel chair for about 6 months. I realized that these chairs are made to be comfortable for hours on end. I have removed the foot rests and I love it in my sewing room! Often thought I should pretty it up, but haven't found time to do it. And I can fold it up out of the way if I need to!
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Old 04-15-2011, 04:32 AM
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I use a surgeon's stool that I picked up at a surplus sale at the hospital. I love it because it doesn't take up much room, it twirls around. I don't really need back support while sewing as you never sit back to sew!
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