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by zoefzoef 19 Aug 2012 ( edited Aug 21'12 18:59 )
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It is too hot now in Belgium. What is the max temperature to use your sewing machine to sew ?

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by edithfarminer 19 Aug 2012
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In the UK is hot too, but Love it lol. Have you got a small fan to put on, that would help a lot.
Soooo glad we have some warm days.
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by zoefzoef 20 Aug 2012
warm is ok, but hot is too hot..
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by mary51 19 Aug 2012
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Where I live is always hot winter is the coolest season 70 to 75 degrees F so I just touch the machine when i felt it is a lettle to hot stop working for some time to restart it.
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by noah 19 Aug 2012
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Here in NorthernOntario it is going down to 50 at night and maybe 72 in the day time lol
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by momhome 20 Aug 2012
Can I come stay with you? lol :)
by noah 20 Aug 2012
yes for sure i will go put the coffee pot on lol
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by dailylaundry 19 Aug 2012
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The month of July was noted as the hottest month in United States history (as far back as they kept those records). Is it usually that hot in Belgium at this time of the year? Hugs, Laura*
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by zoefzoef 20 Aug 2012
no it is not so hot normally.. but what is normal lately ? too much rain, so much snow, too hot. Have to start to say "..when I was young.."..
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by momhome 20 Aug 2012
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I had never thought about it being too hot to use the sewing machine. I hate the heat, but I stay indoors in the air conditioning when it gets like that. Thanks for making me stop and think.
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by gerryvb 20 Aug 2012
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you mean the maximum temperature ghood for the machine, or good for me LOL
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by gerryvb 20 Aug 2012
ghood= good
by zoefzoef 20 Aug 2012
this is cute !
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by muflotex 20 Aug 2012
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guess your was in the 90 yesterday like here - to hot to do anything 8-)
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by meganne 20 Aug 2012
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Edith has the right idea, a fan, preferably above the machine, will help cool you both down, without blowing fabric everywhere.
I have been cold all night and can't wait for summer so I can go downstairs and sew.
Seems we are never happy with our weather, are we???
Hugs n love, Meg
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by rescuer 20 Aug 2012
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I tried to find an official answer...but the only warnings were about taking a machine from one extreme temperature to another. They also warned of humidity.
If I did not worry about the humidity, I would use a poor man's air conditioner: One large block of ice, placed in a shallow pan or bucket and a fan on the other side blowing cooler air towards you and your machine. If it is humid where you live, this will not work.
Perhaps we should all visit Carolyn in Canada...at least until it is closer to Winter and zero degrees outside. lol
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by gerryvb 20 Aug 2012
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yes Edith is right, using a fan is good and not only for the machine...
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by bumblebee 21 Aug 2012
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Well,
I don't know officially but I worry about overheating my machines components so when it gets
in the 90's I don't run them unless the air conditioner is on. I feel they get warm on the own after hours of working and extra heat might harm them. But its just me no rules in particular.
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by pldc 21 Aug 2012
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wow Linda I have to agree I have never thought about this, I too stay inside with the air on & sew all yr long. I wouldn't take it camping because if its to hot for me then its to hot for my machine too! Hugs Loralye