Light on machine to the LEFT of the needle?
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Light on machine to the LEFT of the needle?
I bought an old Montgomery Ward sewing machine for $10 at a community sale. Works great and sews beautifully!
My problem with it? The light is above the left side of the needle. That is not where the light is needed when I am sewing!
Does anyone else have a machine with the light on the wrong side? I have never seen one before! Why would they have put the light there? Makes no sense! I will have to get one of those clip-on lights or a magnetic light to use when I sew with this machine.
What auxiliary lights do you have for your machines?
Thanks for your help and ideas!
My problem with it? The light is above the left side of the needle. That is not where the light is needed when I am sewing!
Does anyone else have a machine with the light on the wrong side? I have never seen one before! Why would they have put the light there? Makes no sense! I will have to get one of those clip-on lights or a magnetic light to use when I sew with this machine.
What auxiliary lights do you have for your machines?
Thanks for your help and ideas!
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Michigan
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I have the bendable light
http://store.quilting-warehouse.com/086611.html
You can get additional bases and use the same light on all your machines. Well worth the price.
http://store.quilting-warehouse.com/086611.html
You can get additional bases and use the same light on all your machines. Well worth the price.
#7
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Posts: 1,040
I think the light on the left of the machine is very helpful to lefthanded people. At least that is what I have found. I use a bendable lite and bend it so that the light is on the left side of the machine. Makes for a nice light area where I need it the most.
#8
I got the $50 one at a quilt show a couple of years ago and have loved it. You could put it wherever you want. There is a cheaper one available that looks pretty good, too. So far I haven't used mine since I had the cataracts done and I'm betting it will be too bright for me now. We'll see.
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Vancouver Island, Beautiful BC
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The lights on my Kenmore, Mum's old Singer, Mum's Elna are to the left of the needle behind the end cover. Those machines date from the early 60's through early 80's
My newer Janome has lights all over the place.
My newer Janome has lights all over the place.
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