Footrest for controller
02-12-2019, 10:18 AM
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02-13-2019, 03:02 AM
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I ordered these from Connecting Threads.....I have several that I keep packed with each individual machines that I take to different sewing groups....https://www.connectingthreads.com/pedal-mat/p/81856
I have an old farmhouse table for a sewing table. My Bernina 770QE sits atop it. For Christmas, my husband bought me a Sew Steady insert so that we could cut the top and recess my machine to make it more comfortable. Needless to say, the insert hasn't made it out of the box and my table top is as solid as ever.
Meanwhile, I've raised my chair to its tallest. My legs dangle a bit, so I've balanced the heel of my foot on one of the chair's wheeled legs and operated my controller from the "thick" back end of the pedal.
After a trip to IKEA this weekend, I found a footrest that is *perfect* for my current sewing set up...and won't break the bank.
It does not slide around, either!
https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/p...xoCR4kQAvD_BwE
Maybe you'll find it'll help you as well.
Now... if I could just get the tabletop cut!
Meanwhile, I've raised my chair to its tallest. My legs dangle a bit, so I've balanced the heel of my foot on one of the chair's wheeled legs and operated my controller from the "thick" back end of the pedal.
After a trip to IKEA this weekend, I found a footrest that is *perfect* for my current sewing set up...and won't break the bank.
It does not slide around, either!
https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/p...xoCR4kQAvD_BwE
Maybe you'll find it'll help you as well.
Now... if I could just get the tabletop cut!
02-13-2019, 10:59 AM
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Location: Birmingham, Sweet Home Alabama
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My pedal is embedded in a footrest DH and I built years ago. It's not nearly as attractive as the Ikea one, but it gets the job done and since it hides under the table, I don't worry about it. But this is sure good to know for future reference. And at that price, it's worth the time and aggravation it took to build the one I have! Plus I love that you can easily adjust the tilt on it.
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