Sunlight and great view
07-13-2011, 08:18 AM
#43
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: East Tennessee
Posts: 1,053
My sewing machine faces a north facing window but it is set back about 20 inches away from the glass and the window is well-shaded from outside. I've been sewing there for many years and have never had a problem. My machine is fine but I never leave fabric in the machine anyway so I don't know about that. I do know that sunlight will bleach fabric over time. Even in a well-lit room away from windows it's important to re-fold fabric from time to time or keep it covered. Otherwise, you find yourself cutting around bleached out strips. (Been there.)
07-13-2011, 09:53 AM
#45
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Boston - Orlando
Posts: 464
My sewing table is at right angles to a west window. A metal awning over the window along with low E glass keeps the room comfortably bright but not blinding. By the time the sun gets low enough to sneak under the awning, it's blocked by the house next door.
07-13-2011, 10:53 AM
#46
Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Texas and Arkansas
Posts: 261
I have blinds at my window where one of my machines sets and I keep them closed when I'm not in the room. My oldest machine has been in front of a window for 38 years now.(in all four houses) I "have" to have windows with my machine and my kitchen sink. But I have a shady yard and so my room gets just light and not glare.
07-13-2011, 12:36 PM
#48
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Georgia
Posts: 11,189
I have the sun-block film and wooden blinds on my windows. Also keep them semi-closed in the afternoon sun. I need that extra light coming in front of my machine. At night I have two lamps on at my machine.
07-13-2011, 01:01 PM
#49
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Central Coast of California
Posts: 81
My machine is near a corner of windows but they have plantation blinds on them. When the afternoon sun comes in the one window I adjust the blinds so that the sun is shielded somewhat just because of the fadeing and such. I also have my cutting mats under the window. I usually never lift the blinds completely.
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