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Sewing machines and being left-handed

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suedonim · 03/04/2008 10:02

I've been thinking of getting 20yo dd a sewing machine for her birthday. She's left-handed (I'm r-handed) so does that make a difference? Will she find it difficult to use? Any tips for south paw sewing machine users? TIA!

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suedonim · 03/04/2008 10:42

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SauerKraut · 03/04/2008 10:44

No probs at all- at least, I've never had any, and I had a child's one too.

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SauerKraut · 03/04/2008 10:44

Oh, 20! I read that she was 2!

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suedonim · 03/04/2008 11:12

Lol @ a two year old let loose with a sewing machine!

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dizzyday07 · 03/04/2008 12:00

I'm left handed and never had a problem. You do use your right hand a lot on the turning wheel but I'm sure once she's used to it she'll be fine

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suedonim · 03/04/2008 13:44

Thanks.

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LauraT · 03/04/2008 13:51

like everything else in the world, us lefties just have to adapt! I've never found mine mush of a problem though!

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dizzyday07 · 03/04/2008 13:56

Laura - I agree. It's scissors I have more of a problem with!!

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suedonim · 03/04/2008 17:10

I'm convinced. I'll get her one for her birthday.

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