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    Old 05-20-2011, 11:10 PM
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    I have a bad back too. I sew with my machine on the kitchen island and I stand.
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    Old 05-21-2011, 04:53 AM
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    I use an armless rolling office chair. Have two I bought at a garage sale for $20 ea, like new. Love them.
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    Old 05-21-2011, 07:19 AM
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    I use the Gypsy Sit upon, I love it. It took me a couple of days to get used to it, but now I couldn't be without it. It has re-leaved my neck and lower back pain alot. It's like sitting on a ball but small enough to take with you where ever you go. A good investment.
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    Old 05-21-2011, 07:48 AM
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    I have an excellent older padded office chair. It has a seperate padded back that moves with me when I go forward or back with a strong support bar, is on wheels, and adjusts the height and has no arms. IMO many office chairs do not support the back unless you go high-priced. Many companies are down-sizing and on local craigs list we found excellent stuff for our business at bargain prices. Caution- check your posture when sewing-I have to make sure I don't hunch over my machine. I use 2 rubber door stoppers to raise up back part of my machine so it's angled and I avoid bending to see.
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    Old 05-21-2011, 09:02 AM
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    Originally Posted by ljorange
    I have a bad back too. I sew with my machine on the kitchen island and I stand.
    Does your pedal reach that far? It must. It's a great idea!
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    Old 05-21-2011, 09:03 AM
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    Originally Posted by mary j
    THAT PLATFORM IS A GREAT IDEA. MY GRANDMA HAD A LITTLE ROUND FOOTSTOOL THAT WAS USED FOR HAND STITCHING, SHE DID A LOT OF EMBROIDERY. I TOO AM SHORT ONLY 5 FT NOW. I WILL ASK MY DH TO MAKE ME A PLATFORM WHEN WE SET UP MY NEW SEWING ROOM. THIS IS THE THIRD SUMMER HE HAS BEEN BUILDING OUR NEW RETIREMENT HOME. MEANWHILE, I USE AN OLD ICECREAM PARLOR CHAIR. ALL GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO WAIT!
    My platform works well. I do not have much space between my legs and the counter, have to take my shoes off -- it's all good!
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    Old 05-21-2011, 09:05 AM
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    Originally Posted by rushdoggie
    my butt...


    hahahaha! ;)
    Dang! You beat me to the obvious answer. :lol: :lol: :lol:
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    Old 05-21-2011, 09:06 AM
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    I have an adjustable office chair with good back support. As much time as I spend in it, it really needs to make my back happy.
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    Old 05-21-2011, 10:17 AM
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    Originally Posted by CAS49OR
    Originally Posted by ljorange
    I have a bad back too. I sew with my machine on the kitchen island and I stand.
    Does your pedal reach that far? It must. It's a great idea!
    Yes it does. The only problem I've had is the foot pedal moving under the cupboard at the bottom but I solved it by putting a couple of jello boxes in front of it. I'm tacky if nothing else and my husband thinks I'm nuts.
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    Old 05-21-2011, 10:51 AM
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    Originally Posted by ljorange
    Originally Posted by CAS49OR
    Originally Posted by ljorange
    I have a bad back too. I sew with my machine on the kitchen island and I stand.
    Does your pedal reach that far? It must. It's a great idea!
    Yes it does. The only problem I've had is the foot pedal moving under the cupboard at the bottom but I solved it by putting a couple of jello boxes in front of it. I'm tacky if nothing else and my husband thinks I'm nuts.
    I use a rubber-backed mousepad with the wrist rest on it. Turn it around and butt the pedal against the wrist rest. That sounds like a tongue-twister, lol!
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