Footrest for controller
#1
Footrest for controller
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!
#3
cute! i tend to press hard with my left foot while using the right one for the speed control. Then my left foot starts cramping! only then do i relax it! especially when free motion quilting! even in my car too actually. hmmm. must stop doing that.
#7
Neat idea!
As for cutting into the table:
I would suggest cutting out the hole for the machine on another piece of wood to get it the right size. When you finally decide to cut into the table you usually get one shot at it.
As for cutting into the table:
I would suggest cutting out the hole for the machine on another piece of wood to get it the right size. When you finally decide to cut into the table you usually get one shot at it.
#9
Great idea & set up!
I'm only 5' tall - so when sewing at my machine I have to raise up my chair in order to be at the 'right height' ...then my feet dangle and I couldn't reach the machine's pedal. I intend to take the caster/wheels off my cabinet one day, but for now I have a similar set up...I put an upside down banana box underneath the cabinet area. Now my pedal is raised up within reach! Works great for me - but I really like the durability of your Ikea find better.
Donna Mc
I'm only 5' tall - so when sewing at my machine I have to raise up my chair in order to be at the 'right height' ...then my feet dangle and I couldn't reach the machine's pedal. I intend to take the caster/wheels off my cabinet one day, but for now I have a similar set up...I put an upside down banana box underneath the cabinet area. Now my pedal is raised up within reach! Works great for me - but I really like the durability of your Ikea find better.
Donna Mc
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