Thread: Help! I can't use a foot pedal
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Old 08-26-2014, 05:19 AM
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Originally Posted by izzybelle View Post
I really could use some ideas! I have MS. Through the years I have lost the ability to use my legs, so I'm in a wheelchair. I have a Sears Kenmore and a Juki TL 2000 which I love. I'm able to piece my blocks by setting the foot pedal on the counter by my machine and use my elbow as my "foot". Works fine, no problems. Until recently I could put the pedal on the ground and quilt my layers to my satisfaction, but now I can't even do that. Does anyone know if there is an inexpensive aid to help me? Or, if there is anyone out there able to quilt in a different way without the use of your feet?
When I first started sewing, I used the foot pedal with my right hand and guided the fabrics with my left. Takes a little practice with that left hand but it wasn't hard, and I felt like I had more control with hand on pedal than with foot. I made several quilts this way! See if that works for you. Good Luck!
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