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Quilts take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months to complete. That’s a lot of time spent in front of a sewing machine! And if you’re anything like me, you can feel that labor of love in your back!
If your back hurts after you sew, it’s likely caused by bad posture. I can guarantee that if you’ve been hunching over during a chain-piecing session, your back will hurt by the end… Nobody wants that. Quilting shouldn’t hurt.
You’re supposed to sit up straight while you sew. Of course, that’s easier said than done. I often find myself leaning closer and closer just to see what I’m doing. But I recently discovered a simple product that makes a huge difference in my sewing posture… (More on that later.)
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The Proper Posture for Sewing
Hunching is a common problem when sewing because you must look down at the needle as you sew. This causes you to lean forward naturally. Sewing machines have been around for a long time, but very little has been done to improve their ergonomics. Ideally, your eyes should be level with the needle, but this isn’t currently possible. All you inventors out there, please work on this!
There is no perfect ergonomic setup for sewing. The best you can do is find an adjustable height chair that can be positioned to keep your feet on the ground with your arms and knees resting comfortably at a 90-degree angle while you sew. Then, you’ll need to constantly remind yourself to sit up straight and rest your back against the chair without hunching.
If you need some extra help maintaining good posture while you sew, you could try the Pro Quilter Sit Upon. It’s a little air cushion that takes the pressure off your tailbone and encourages you to sit up taller. Using this little cushion could be the difference between being able to sew for thirty minutes or three hours.
The Pro Quilter Sit Upon
The Pro Quilter Sit Upon is 13-inches in diameter and 2-inches thick. You can place it on any chair to improve your posture and reduce back strain. That means you can sit and sew longer. It’s a simple product, but it makes a huge difference in your sewing posture.
Here are some more benefits to the Pro Quilter Sit Upon:
- Reduces pressure on your tailbone.
- Helps relieve lower back pain.
- Strengthens core muscles and encourages better posture.
- Nubby texture allows cooling airflow and promotes blood flow.
- Soft and pliable texture for comfort.
- One size fits all.
- (Air pump included)
One customer, Markitta Hodges, said, “It actually works like they said it would. I was pleasantly surprised that my back didn’t hurt after hours of quilting. Wished that I would have found this product sooner and I just happened upon it looking for a better chair for my sewing room. Who would of knew, glad that I am adventurous enough to try new things!”
If you have back pain while you sew, you should give the Pro Quilter Sit Upon a try. You don’t have anything to lose—only hours of sewing time to gain. Quilting shouldn’t hurt. Give your back a rest.
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