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I have one on my viking mega quilter, it is really nice.

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.

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.

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Originally Posted by gayle bong (Post 5131773)

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.

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Originally Posted by b.zang (Post 5131887)

I have one on my Janome and use it every time I do SID quilting. It's so nice to keep your hands on the fabric and be able to lift the pressure foot so the fabric can be turned. Not a feature I use daily, but when I use it, I find it quite handy.

That's a really good reason to have one! Wish my Janome did!

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:)

I have one but don't use it. For some reason I can't seem to grasp the left-footed pedal control. I always use my right foot and bump the knee lift at the same time. Not good!

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.

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Originally Posted by Xtgirl (Post 5136252)

I had one installed in a previous Bernina and that is about what it cost me. I eventually traded that machine but made sure to get one that had the knee lift. I love it. It allows me to keep my hands on my fabric. Somehow this works better for me. I know some people don't like it. One of my stitching buddies doesn't like it at all. She won't use it.

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.

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Originally Posted by Kitsie (Post 5135532)

And that is how I found this thread - I too was looking for the 'universal presser foot lifter' attachment! I remember they were every where a few years ago and now nothing! Rats! I was looking for this attachment to use with my Singer machine, it is the one I take with me to classes and would really like to have that presser foot lifter for it.

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.

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.