Barefoot Quilters
#183
Funny I came across this because I was wondering the other day how many other people sew without shoes. I can't operate my foot pedal right with a shoe or even a slipper on the right foot. Like everybody else....when I get ready to sew the shoes have to go.
#184
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#185
I am barefoot all summer inside or out unless I have to go somewhere, and yes - I even get use to the driveway gravel by mid summer. As I have gotten older (I'm 73 now) slippers or warm socks are a must in the winter as my feet get cold very easily. I even wear warm socks to bed. But to answer your question, I sew barefooted in the summer and sock footed in the winter.
#190
I recently heard that if you sew with shoes on, you have alot less control of the foot petal speed. It is true because I tried it with my shoes on and didn't like the results. My machine would refuse to start sewing until I lifted my foot completely of the pedal and then put pressure on it again. You forget to take your foot completely off the pedal with the shoe on.
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