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Old 07-05-2010, 01:23 PM
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I once read you can stop the wandering by turning the foot pedal around back to front. My machine works from a push button so I can't vouch for it but sounds worth a try.
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Old 07-05-2010, 01:28 PM
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I have done everything short of nailing mine to the floor!! I'll try it!
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Old 07-05-2010, 06:53 PM
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I use the non-slip shelf & drawer liner that you get a roll for $1 at a dollar store. I also put a piece of it under my sewing machine to keep it in place(for the times when I have a "heavy" foot,lol!!
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Old 07-05-2010, 07:22 PM
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would this work?
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Old 07-05-2010, 07:31 PM
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Yes, those will work if you have slick floors or carpet, but I have a really slick plastic desk mat under my chair and it extends under the table where I sew and it slips horribly on that. I use the sticky waffle textured shelf stuff and it works on the slick mat.
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Old 07-05-2010, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by sewcrazygirl
i use cabinet liner under my pedals.
Me too!! :) I found circle cut outs of liner and I use one of the circle cut outs under my sewing foot. I also use them under my ironing pad on a table to keep it from "scooting".
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Old 07-05-2010, 07:41 PM
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I tried the drawer liner stuff..it slowed the creeping..a little, eventually my foot was stretched way out to reach the pedal. Then one day last month, I got an idea. I use one of those big plastic mats they use under a desk chair in an office (because I use a desk chair at my machine). I took stick on velcro, and put one half on the plastic mat and the other on the foot pedal!! She goes NO WHERE now!!! after years of chasing...I'm stable!
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Old 07-05-2010, 08:05 PM
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All these ideas are great. I think I might try the Velcro. I have smooth floors, too.
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Old 07-06-2010, 04:54 AM
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I love the idea. Now I know what to do with my old matt. The rug for the sink wore out but the toilet one is still good. Never throught anything out.
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Old 07-06-2010, 05:42 AM
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Originally Posted by sewcrazygirl
I have the second kind, but it slips on a hard surface floor. I think it's made to sit on a carpeted floor. I need to put some sticky shelf liner under it. By the way, "Who sews wearing heels?"
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