Knee lifter
#22
I have one for my Babylock, but I just can't get used to using it. They say to use your left foot to work the pedal so you don't get cofused with using your right knee to lift the presser foot. I just can't seem to be able to do it, so I don't use it at all. I just stop and start and raise the presser foot by hand. Simpler.
#23
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Ridgefield WA
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I tried to find the "Universal" one - what a great idea and it had some good reviews but apparently went out of production. I like that it was foot pedal operated (same as the brake and gas pedal on a car). Apparently it is out of production.
I really wish some manufacturer would make a one like it! BTW The Pfaff Exp 4.0 also has one.
I really wish some manufacturer would make a one like it! BTW The Pfaff Exp 4.0 also has one.
I believe your talking about the raising the presser foot using a knee lift attachment. I have it on both the Bernina and the Baby Lock. I imagine other machines have it by now. Years ago I saw a universal attachment that would fit any machine. I don't know if they still make them. maybe it was in Clotilde catalog.
Do I like it. Absolutely. It is especially nice when machine quilting. There are new machines also available that do it automatically with some sensor I guess. Just place the fabric under the foot and they lower to sew. I don't know that I would like that - at first anyway. I know I don't like that I gave up control of the needle when I opted for the needle stopping in the down position. That is a must-have feature for machine quilters too, if you ask me.
Do I like it. Absolutely. It is especially nice when machine quilting. There are new machines also available that do it automatically with some sensor I guess. Just place the fabric under the foot and they lower to sew. I don't know that I would like that - at first anyway. I know I don't like that I gave up control of the needle when I opted for the needle stopping in the down position. That is a must-have feature for machine quilters too, if you ask me.
#24
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Nawth o' Boston
Posts: 1,879
That's a really good reason to have one! Wish my Janome did!
#25
Does anyone know how much it costs to install a knee lift on a Bernini. Just bought a used 135pe and want to have it installed. 120 was the price quoted and it seems a bit high.. I've never used that feature but I think I want
#27
Gosh, have been doing it wrong all this time??? I use the knee lift on my Bernina 640 and use the right foot to give it the gas as well. I didn't know I should train my left foot for something! Oh well, it works for me so I'll keep on sewing.
And I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who's leg goes numb! It's the strangest thing.
And I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who's leg goes numb! It's the strangest thing.
#28
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 412
I am getting used to the left foot on the control while the right leg is for the knee lift but I used the right leg/foot for both for a long time.
Maybe you can try one at your dealer's shop before you invest.
Good luck and enjoy all your stitching.
#29
I tried to find the "Universal" one - what a great idea and it had some good reviews but apparently went out of production. I like that it was foot pedal operated (same as the brake and gas pedal on a car). Apparently it is out of production.
I really wish some manufacturer would make a one like it! BTW The Pfaff Exp 4.0 also has one.
I really wish some manufacturer would make a one like it! BTW The Pfaff Exp 4.0 also has one.
I have been sewing on a Viking Designer SE for 3 yrs and it has the all the features the new Pfaff Expression 4.0 has, the auto sensor pivot foot is grand as are all the other goodies! I am going to the nearest Pfaff dealer this Thursday to test drive a few machines, I am thinking of selling my Viking and going back to Pfaff.
#30
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Keene, New Hampshire
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I have one that came with my Bernina which I bought in the early 1990s. Tried it, couldn't get used to it and I'd never had trouble nor minded lifting the presser foot manually. By now it's probably eloped with all the other things I can't find in my quilting room.
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