Knee lift lever, do you use it? If no, why not?

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10-13-2011, 08:44 AM

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DogHouseMom

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I have the knee lever to lift the presser foot. Never used it, I just don't see the point and I'd rather not have the lever in my way when I'm getting up and down - which is often.

10-13-2011, 08:57 AM

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sewcrafty

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I have one and never think of using it. LOL Will have to pull it out!

10-13-2011, 09:02 AM

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Quilter7x

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Originally Posted by PaperPrincess

NOOOO I have a Viking with an automatic pivot. When you stop sewing, the needle stays down and the foot comes up just a bit allowing you to pivot or feed the next piece when chain piecing. Don't even have to think about it. This is my favorite feature.

My friend Beth has that feature on her Pfaff. I have watched her doing machine applique and can see what a help that feature is. Like you, she doesn't need to use the knee lift lever with that feature.

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Originally Posted by DogHouseMom

I have the knee lever to lift the presser foot. Never used it, I just don't see the point and I'd rather not have the lever in my way when I'm getting up and down - which is often.

The knee lift lever is easy to take out and put back in. My sewing room is tight and I have to do this to walk around the machine.

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Originally Posted by sewcrafty

I have one and never think of using it. LOL Will have to pull it out!

Yes you do! :thumbup: At least try it to see if you will like it.

10-13-2011, 09:08 AM

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mic-pa

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If you applique by machine it is an invaluable tool. Love it on my Janome

10-13-2011, 09:11 AM

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Candace

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My Janome 9000 has one and has been used a LOT. My Bernina 830E has one, but I never use it because it automatically raises after I stop stitching(I programed it to do so)...so I don't need the knee lift. The hover feature, is awesome.

10-13-2011, 09:14 AM

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Maia B

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It wasn't until last year that I had a machine with this feature. Now it's an absolute "must-have" for me.

10-13-2011, 09:16 AM

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May in Jersey

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See where I wasn't the only one who sewed with a knee pedal machine. I mentioned this to some quilters and they never heard of it, they only knew about the knee lift. Guess they weren't in my age bracket, I'm a mid century gal, LOL!

10-13-2011, 09:17 AM

#28

tutt

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Love mine, it's perfect for applique!

10-13-2011, 09:18 AM

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knlsmith

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I use mine all the time! When I use my embroidery machine to sew I am lost without it. I used to work in a sewing factory so that is what started me using them. Keeps your hands free.

10-13-2011, 09:25 AM

#30

lonestardreams

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I do use mine and love it. It did take some getting used to though. The machine I am using now can be programmed to lift the foot when I stop sewing but I haven't gotten used to that yet. Takes time I guess. I have to work each new feature in slowly.