Any way to stop the bounce?
#22
I agree with all of the above on padding and a sturdier table. Back in the day, I had a card table as my sewing table. It really did the jitterbug when I sewed, especially when I went at a higher rate of speed. When I was able to move to the dining table cuz the little kiddoes weren't as curious anymore, it was a great improvement.
#23
If your machine is sitting on a table, try to move the machine closer to one end or the other. The legs being closer to the machine will help a little with the bounce, and slowing down also always helps
#25
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I put a flat piece of board on my table for my portable. If it's on a level piece of furniture with absolutely no give when you lean on it you're good. Last night I needed a bit more room so I put my 401 down into the cabinet then my portable on top. Didn't bounce at all.
#27
If you check with your local carpet store, they have samples of their different carpets and they have a binding all around the square of carpet. (actually a "rectangle" of carpet) When they get new samples in the store, you can usually get them free or once in a while you see them at flea markets for 50 cents or $1 ea. They are just the right size and the carpet thickness holds your pins like a pin cushion, and keeps other items like snips or scissors, handy as well and looks neatly organized. When I sew full speed ahead, nothing bounces anywhere. And the carpet samples look pretty under the machine too. (get a pretty one to match your sewing room) Sandrea
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