Do you tilt your machine?

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08-23-2011, 08:21 AM

#61

Connie T.

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When I bought my sewing machine in "99" I also bought the tilt appliance with it. I have problems with my neck and they suggested it. Let me tell you it makes a world of difference. I don't sew without it.

08-23-2011, 08:24 AM

#62

Connie T.

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you know rubber door stops do the same job. So why put money on a tilt appliance, when you can use the extra money on material. Gosh, that's how I see it now.

08-23-2011, 08:33 AM

#63

Steady Stiching

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I read that tip too and tried it with two door stops from the dollar store.....nice improvement.
Someday I hope to have a built in but until then this works great.

08-23-2011, 08:49 AM

#64

grannie cheechee

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jackie o.

I always try to remember to tilt my machine also. I use the inexpensive rubber door stops that you can buy almost anywhere. I like them because they "grip" the machine, and you can easily adjust the angle of the tilt. Hope that's helpful.

Me Too. It works great. Esp. when you take your machine to a retreat.

08-23-2011, 09:45 AM

#65

Bluequilter

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My machine is tilted as well ... a tip from my quilting instructor. It really helps.

08-23-2011, 10:21 AM

#66

Omaquilts

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Tracey's Tables actually makes a slanted table. They just put it on their website not too long ago. Wish they had had this when I ordered mine a couple of years ago.

08-23-2011, 10:21 AM

#67

madamekelly

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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.

Try wrapping the block with the skid grip placemats found at most dollar stores.

08-23-2011, 10:25 AM

#68

rona thickpenny

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I use rubber door wedges , works for me every time .

08-23-2011, 11:04 AM

#69

vschieve

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Quote:

Originally Posted by quiltmouse

someone here sells "sewing machine lifters" which is a little slant table to set on your work surface. (might be DebbieUmp...)

I bought 2 rubber doorstops at walmart.

It is Debbie Umphress; her DH makes them. She is in Bluff Dale, TX.

08-23-2011, 11:28 AM

#70

BarbaraSue

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I know it is supposed to be ergonomically better, I just haven't tried it.

Think I'll try the door stops of 79 cents. I could always use them elsewhere if I don't like it.

Thanks for sharing! This board is great!:)