Sunlight and great view
07-12-2011, 04:05 PM
#21
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My sewing desk and machine are in front of a window, but it's a north facing window so it doesn't get any direct sunlight, but the teacher certainly has a reasonable concern. I would say that it depends on what the window direction is before worrying about sun damage.
07-12-2011, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by rosemary krupski
I have noticed that many quilters have their sewing machine set up in front of a window. I do too since I love the great light and also I have a beautiful view. But,,,,,I just recently took a class where the teacher cautioned against this. She said that the sunlight will yellow or discolor the back of your machine (or whichever side you have facing the window). It will also dry rot and bleach out the thread and fabric if they are left there for any length of time. Never thought about this before but it does make you stop and wonder. What are your thoughts?
07-13-2011, 02:59 AM
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My window faces west, and I like it because my bird feeders are on that side of the house and I like to watch the birds as I sew. The only problem is when the sun gets to that side of the house and shines on the shiny parts of my machine. By that time I am busy geting supper and I don't sew by machine after that. Maybe hand sewing in front of the tv.
07-13-2011, 03:02 AM
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My whole sewingroom outside wall is wall to wall floor to ceiling windows which everyone thought would be a marvelous idea but in the last few years, I can't see or stand light hitting my eyes from above, so to preserve heat and cool, they are now all draped and my machine and I are facing the side wall. I love in the winter to be able to see everything, tree skeletons, birds, whatever is out there so maybe in the winter, I will take down some of the drapes. Sad, isn't it.
07-13-2011, 03:22 AM
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I sew in front of a window. For years I sewed in the basment and always wanted to be able to have a view when I sewed. I get the morning sun so it's not quite as hot but I keep my machine covered when I'm not using it.
07-13-2011, 03:23 AM
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I sew in front of a window. For years I sewed in the basment and always wanted to be able to have a view when I sewed. I get the morning sun so it's not quite as hot but I keep my machine covered when I'm not using it.
07-13-2011, 04:00 AM
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My sewing room is in the basement - no windows or any type of natural lighting. But it is cool in the summer. My husband built me my own seperate room, so I can close the door to keep the cat out. I really love my sewing room because it is out of the way and I don't miss the natural lighting. Eight months out of the year, it's usually gray and overcast.
07-13-2011, 04:06 AM
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I don't know, I have a 30 year old Kenmore that has yellowed to the point of looking dirty and dingy and it has never been in front of a window. Until recently, I never took it out of the case unless I needed to work on a project and that would be on the dining room table. And when I was finished it went right back in the case and in the closet. The case looks worse that the machine, much more yellow. I never, before now, had a sewing area so I didn't leave my machine set up unless I was working on a particular project such a Halloween Costume or something like that.
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