Lighting a sewing table area
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Lighting a sewing table area
Hi Everyone! I'm grateful for you sharing your good tips and discoveries. I've been learning a lot. I recently bought a new sewing machine and table for it and now need to do something about the lighting. Would you mind sharing what kind of lights you chose and where you've positioned them? I'm assuming directly overhead would leave your work in the shadows? These eyes need all the help they can get! Many thanks! ~ Patty
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I have lights overhead (cannister) but also have a swing arm desk lamp sitting on my sewing table that is terrific! It is no special light but I can swing it where I need the light at the time. I also have a Ott floor lamp that has the light, magnifier and pattern holder standing nearby. I can use it at the sewing table or the cutting table.
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Some Otts are bendable and attach by screw bolt to your table. That's what I use in the winter or at night. In the summer all is OK. I experiemented at first as to exactly where I wanted the light and now, when I need it, that's where it goes.
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I have the bendable bright light on my Janome 6600. It helps but I think I need a
strip light like this. http://www.ecoluxlighting.com/. It was recommended by some
QB members a while ago.
strip light like this. http://www.ecoluxlighting.com/. It was recommended by some
QB members a while ago.
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