Do you tilt your machine?
08-24-2011, 01:00 AM
#91
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No I haven't ever tilted mine. It didn't make since to bring the machine closer to me there fore blocking the view. And I do so much free motion it need to be flat. The slant need thought was it would be stronger going in at a slant but they have since decided a straight on was the best and breaks less needles. Also a straight needle will ride over a thick seam better too and not tend to push it away.
08-24-2011, 01:54 PM
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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.
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.
08-24-2011, 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by taciage
When you use the doorstops are you setting them all the way up to the back edge, or do you have to play with the angle? Haven't tried them yet, but will be!
08-25-2011, 03:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Sherome
I have never heard of such a thing. I assume that you tilt the machine toward you. Can someone tell me which direction the tilt? Away or towards.
08-26-2011, 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by bjeriann
I put a 1x3 piece of wood under the back of my machine. It likes to slide as I sew. I'm going to try the door stops. Great idea, thanks. Have you priced the clear plastic ones they sell? They are around $70 last time I looked.
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