Where do you place your sewing machine on the table?
#21
Hi
Here's a link to the one my hubby did. The knee lift isn't fitted in these pics, but he's since fitted it and it's fine.
The needle is 11" back from the edge of the table for me. I sat so the machine was a comfortable distance and this seems to be ok. Wouldn't want it any further away...and even could be an inch closer maybe, but it's not a problem.
And no, I don't bump my knees at all.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-76568-1.htm
Here's a link to the one my hubby did. The knee lift isn't fitted in these pics, but he's since fitted it and it's fine.
The needle is 11" back from the edge of the table for me. I sat so the machine was a comfortable distance and this seems to be ok. Wouldn't want it any further away...and even could be an inch closer maybe, but it's not a problem.
And no, I don't bump my knees at all.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-76568-1.htm
#22
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I have a Brother that embroiders. The embroidering unit has its own computer and attaches onto the machine, also holds the hoops. If I cut a hole in my sewing table so that my machine sewing surface were level with the top of the table I would not be able to attach the embroider unit. Likewise, I would not be able to disengage the part that lets me have a free arm for that type of sewing. Basically I would drastically limit what my machine could do if I cut a hole in the table and sank the machine down a few inches, and I paid a few thousand dollars to have this machine and all it could do.
#23
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Originally Posted by amyjo
Originally Posted by crafty pat
I have my singer in a cabinet my brother is on a table I can Raise or lower. I have a roller chair that fits so my legs are just under both. I can pull the one on the table closer to me which I like better as I am short and see better. I have to bend forward more with the singer which is hard on my back.
I have 2 rubber door stops that I sometimes use on the back of my machines to tip them forward. It is so much easier to see your work and much easier on the back, also. Marge L.
#24
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Originally Posted by miss_ticky2
Hi
Here's a link to the one my hubby did. The knee lift isn't fitted in these pics, but he's since fitted it and it's fine.
The needle is 11" back from the edge of the table for me. I sat so the machine was a comfortable distance and this seems to be ok. Wouldn't want it any further away...and even could be an inch closer maybe, but it's not a problem.
And no, I don't bump my knees at all.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-76568-1.htm
Here's a link to the one my hubby did. The knee lift isn't fitted in these pics, but he's since fitted it and it's fine.
The needle is 11" back from the edge of the table for me. I sat so the machine was a comfortable distance and this seems to be ok. Wouldn't want it any further away...and even could be an inch closer maybe, but it's not a problem.
And no, I don't bump my knees at all.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-76568-1.htm
Onmy Janome the plug-ins and the switch are on the lower right side of the machine. That may be a big nono.
#25
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Location: Fox Valley Wisconsin
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I am another Bernina owner...and as someone else mentioned, with the knee lift, your machine can only be a few inches from the edge of the table if you are sewing without your machine in a cabinet. When I am sewing in my cabinet, my machine is more like 5" from the edge of the table, and I like that better. Also best to make sure your sewing chair is centered in front of the needle of the machine, not the machine itself. I used to teach classes, and it was may times that I suggested that students moved their chairs to the left so they were centered in front of the needle...and they were amazed at the difference.
#26
Originally Posted by SueSew
Originally Posted by miss_ticky2
Hi
Here's a link to the one my hubby did. The knee lift isn't fitted in these pics, but he's since fitted it and it's fine.
The needle is 11" back from the edge of the table for me. I sat so the machine was a comfortable distance and this seems to be ok. Wouldn't want it any further away...and even could be an inch closer maybe, but it's not a problem.
And no, I don't bump my knees at all.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-76568-1.htm
Here's a link to the one my hubby did. The knee lift isn't fitted in these pics, but he's since fitted it and it's fine.
The needle is 11" back from the edge of the table for me. I sat so the machine was a comfortable distance and this seems to be ok. Wouldn't want it any further away...and even could be an inch closer maybe, but it's not a problem.
And no, I don't bump my knees at all.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-76568-1.htm
Onmy Janome the plug-ins and the switch are on the lower right side of the machine. That may be a big nono.
#28
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Alabama
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Originally Posted by Marge L.
Originally Posted by amyjo
Originally Posted by crafty pat
I have my singer in a cabinet my brother is on a table I can Raise or lower. I have a roller chair that fits so my legs are just under both. I can pull the one on the table closer to me which I like better as I am short and see better. I have to bend forward more with the singer which is hard on my back.
I have 2 rubber door stops that I sometimes use on the back of my machines to tip them forward. It is so much easier to see your work and much easier on the back, also. Marge L.
#30
Originally Posted by SueSew
Do you have something it sits in under the table height so that you have a flat surface?
If so, does your machine sit right at the front edge of the table or set back? Does it bump your knees? How far back should it sit from the edge of the table?
I am going to ask DH to cut into the large oak desk I use for my sewing table and make a cutout and shelf for the machine to sit in, but I am not sure how far back it should set from the edge of the table.
Thanks for the ideas!
If so, does your machine sit right at the front edge of the table or set back? Does it bump your knees? How far back should it sit from the edge of the table?
I am going to ask DH to cut into the large oak desk I use for my sewing table and make a cutout and shelf for the machine to sit in, but I am not sure how far back it should set from the edge of the table.
Thanks for the ideas!
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