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02-13-2019, 10:27 AM

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Queenbarbiej

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Thank you WIChix for the bit of info. My newer sewing machine, singer model 5511, sits on my sewing desk right now. It puts more drag on my fabrics. I made my own extension table that's 24"x24" for it and that works well. I'm figuring of making my own base and I can get it as the same height as my singer so that I can use the same extension table.

02-13-2019, 09:11 PM

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cashs_mom

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Originally Posted by WIChix

Just a thought about a portable base for your sewing machine: the way the head sits now, in the table, you have a flat bed working space, and very likely close to an ergonomic position for your height. If you put the machine in a base, on top of a table, you will lose your flatbed working surface (more drag from the fabric ensues) and may feel as if your hands are "perched" uncomfortably at a weird height and angle. You may want to try it as is before making major changes.

I was thinking the same.