BEST LIGHTS FOR SEWING | SEWING HACKS | What is a good light for sewing?

Good lighting is important for videos AND for sewing! Today I'm sharing a sewing hack for my lighting setup for sewing and explaining why I like to use this setup. While bright lighting really benefits low vision sewists, we can all benefit from cranking up the light over both our machines and sewing table!

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00:00 - 02:56 Introduction and why bright lighting is important for sewing and quilting
02:57 - 03:41 Better lighting improves machine and hand sewing as well as knitting and crochet
03:42 - 04:46 Why do we need to have good lighting while sewing?
04:47 - 05:15 Is white or yellow light better for working?
05:16 - 06:58 Features of a good sewing room light
06:57 - 09:47 Ottlite for sewing
09:48 - 12:21 What can grow lights be used for?
12:22 - 20:18 See the exact lighting setup I use and see the difference the lights make
20:19 - 21:16. Thanks for watching!

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[PattymacMakes]

Do you use extra lights when you sew? 💡

[laurienigrelli]

I love the grow light idea. I always feel like I'm sewing in the dark so I used your link for the grow lights. Thank you!!

[doraleetrent]

That little light makes such a difference!

[awertz]

ThankU for addressing this issue PattyMac! After struggling far too long with weak lighting that prevented me from sewing much after dark, your episode inspired me to buy a new lamp! It was only 30$ at Aldi & came with 800 lumens bulb that casts an amazing glow to keep me working for hours overnite!! Called a "globe lamp" it stands 20" tall & is quite attractive actually, fitting in perfectly on my table, so thankyou thankyou thankyou!!!

[debbie-bethmutzabaugh]

I'll bet i bought the same set of 2 out lites from Joanns. Mine was a floor lamp and desk lamp and they are silver. You are right about them too. Now I know what I'm going to ask Santa for at Christmas. I'd better be good. Lol

[lynferrara]

I struggled with sewing other than during the day because I needed the natural light. I purchased a duo- light from DayLight and it has been a game changer for me. It has two lights with 4 levels of brightness and the two lights can be adjusted independently of each other. Will be looking for a floor lamp as well soon. Thank you for your videos and generously sharing your knowledge and experience with us!

[lindatonkin]

Yes that's amazing. I just purchased the lamp after watching your video. I need to buy the grow lites to lol

[JoyceNichols]

I bought the grow light for my sewing area (small loft area on second floor) as it has no natural light. Love the additional light but not the aesthetic of the lamp. So, I ordered two clip on grow lights and am moving the four-arm one to my husband’s shed for his project area. Win-win for both of us. Thanks, PattyMac for this lighting tip! 😊

[MarieH]

Yes I do use extra light, in fact I was amazed that I founda similar led flexible table lamp at a thrift store for $4.00 and it was brand new and I love the 2 USB ports and mine also has a fan with 2 settings- the light has 6 settings! The flexibility is great! Thank You for Sharing! I too, recommend all sewists to invest in a light, it makes a world of difference!

[ginette]

I never thought about installing my grow lights in my sewing room !! It's brilliant 👏 👌 thanks for this tip 👍

[sandrafulton]

Oct 1st and our lights were restored from Hurricane Ian about 5PM today - I am just happy to have lights at all today hahaha

[janicekauffman]

I have 2 of the Slimline 3 lights. Wonderful, wonderful lights. A little pricy but well worth it. I have a pretty good size cutting table and I had to use 4 Ott lights on it before to get enough light. Now I have one Slimline 3 and it lights up the entire table. I also have one on my sewing machine cabinet which is also a pretty good size. Just love them!! I am 75 yrs old and need light!!

[Susan-ButlerFamilyFarm]

Oh my lanta! what a life changer for night time quilting/crafting! Thank you :)

[judithham]

Dear Patty: Great video! So informative and you are absolutely right. One cannot have enough light for sewing. I use all kinds of lighting around my machine.. What a difference!

[marygeorge]

Just realized I had not seen this. Thanks.

[nancyguss]

Thanks for sharing. I definitely need more.light.

[joanneenglishgantt]

Thank you. I struggle to get enough light in my sewing room and even during the daylight, I use 6 additional lamp/lights…my favorite being my Stella lamp. My babylock sewing machines have great light and I couldn’t ask for more but it’s still a struggle. Looking for a new floor lamp now.

[jodiedwards]

Those are really nice. I’m impressed with the grow lights! I have a great light on my Pfaff, my machine sits right in the window, and there are still times when I want more light. Lol. Yes, age is catching up with me, too. 😂. Thanks for the great videos. I enjoy them so very much!

[map]

I had Ott lights for sewing when I lived in Florida. Now I live in Northern Germany and I use full spectrum lightbulbs in the overhead lighting and in a lamp on the sewing table. My husband uses a full spectrum lamp by his chair and we have one in the bedroom and kitchen. I first bought the light bulbs to chase away the winter blues. This Florida girl needs light. We sometimes joke that it might look like we’re doing surgery in here!

[donnahixon]

I want to thank you for the grow lights suggestion. It works great. Just what I was looking for. Donna H