Need more light!!

[Terri]

Just purchased a new Janome 6600P a few days ago, got it out of the box & set up as soon as I brought it home and just sat....in awe, dumbfounded at what I had just bought and full of anxiety about this beautiful new machine! Can you be "in love" with a sewing machine?? Anyway, finally got the courage this afternoon (after going through the manual casually & reading most of it thoroughly) to fill a couple of bobbins....love this automatic bobbin winder! Then thread the machine and start playing a bit. The automatic thread cutter....oh wow!! I will never be the same! lol I can hardly wait for my first one on one training on Wednesday!!

My only "dislike" and I'm not even sure it's a dislike....more of a personal issue....is the lighting or lack there of. I upgraded from a Janome DC3050 and had the same problem.....the one light does not provide the light that I need in order to see the way I need to. Does anyone else have the same problem with their machine(s)?? When using my DC3050 I had to use a desk lamp that put out a lot of light (and heat) sort of in front of & to the left of the machine AND a reading lamp with three separate lights behind and to my right (more heat).....in order to get as much light as I could. Any suggestions? What about these lights I have seen on different websites & in catalogs that actually attach to the machine & have a flexible "neck" on them so you can position them how you want. What about an Ott light?? I know they are on the expensive side, but IF they put out the light I need and don't make me feel like I'm in a constant state of a HOT flash (have had enough of those on my own!!) I will invest in one. And If y'all do recommend an Ott light....which model(s) seem to be the best as far as size & the best lighting possible?? Having my light source make me overheat, does not make my sewing very enjoyable and I really want to enjoy this new beautiful machine!

Thanks in advance!

BTW....my new Janome sews a PERFECT "scant" 1/4" without any adjustment!!!

[Jean Sewing Machine]

I have my Janome 7700 in its own table. It has more lights than the 6600 but is in a darker part of the room, so I have an Ott light on the sewing table, mostly for when I have to pick out stitches.

[bkthomas]

For sure Ott light!!! I have one and I can touch the metal shade to adjust it with my bare fingers!
I got mine at Joanns at 1/2 price. It is a telescoping desk lamp - I only paid $25. I will get a floor lamp when I can, of course it will be an Ott light!

[Alpha O]

Ecolux has lights for sewing machines. I have them on a Pfaff 2170. It helps. I ran into another dealer in Denver. I don't know how he sells, the lights are not as finished as the Ecolux, but I bought one for the Brother 1500 and am satisfied with it. Both are LED.
EcoluxLighting lighting for your sewing machine
SewLite Sewing Machine Lighting Upgrade Kits

SewLite was at the Denver Quilt show.

[bakermom]

My DD bought an ott light for me several years ago. I use it by my machine all the time. makes such a difference for me

[cyndiofthevortex]

I have two Ott lights, a small desk size and a lampstand style and I wouldn't want to do without them. But sometimes I can't put either of them close enough to the actual area I am stitching, which I really need. I have a light very much like this one that attaches right to my sewing machine so that I can shine it right onto the needle and presser foot so that I can see what I'm doing. I recommend it. MIGHTY BRIGHT SEW MACHINE LIGHT - Product Details This one is very inexpensive and even comes with an extra mounting base in case you have more than one machine.

[Terri]

Thank y'all for the quick responses. Now I have to get busy & get some more light!

[Grandma G]

I have a brand new Janome 7700 that boasts of having "5 ultra-bright LED lamps", however, it just isn't enough task lighting for me. I bought an Ott light that I absolutely love. It is the clamp on type with the gooseneck design. I have it clamped to my sewing table just to the back and right of my machine. It is perfect for me. I can bend it anyway I want and because it is a clamp on it doesn't interfere with my projects. It gives a lot of light. I picked it up at Wal-Mart for $24.97. I would buy it again in a heart beat.

[Terri]

Thanks! Had no idea that Wal-Mart carries Ott lights.

[grannyann]

I posted a while back that Walmart had the Ott light with compartments for scissors and such for $20.00 . I don't know it they still have it but I will see if I can find the picture I posted. Here it is.