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My suggestion would be to get a sturdier table. I have never had fibration on a sturday table, but sewing is almost impossible on a card table, foam mat or not.
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I bought the set for foot peddle and machine. Love it and when they have their sale. It is worth every penny. When you get them you will need to air them out for a day or two -- glue makes them really smell bad.
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The mats that the home stores and even the dollar tree stores sell for letting your dishes sit to dry are a little thicker than the palcemats and they work pretty good under my machine.
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I use a carpeted stair tread. It's the right size and right shape. The machine vibrates much less and doesn't travel. Now if I could find the perfect solution for the foot pedal!
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*** I have a gray mat that I use to have under my typewriter. *** Works well. *** *** Don't know if they even make them any more. *** |
Originally Posted by LAQUITA
(Post 6774361)
I have seen these and looked them over. They are some kind of a thin dense foam, 1/4 plywood then this same thin dense foam again, they work GREAT and cut down on both the movement and sound of the machine when in use. However it seems a bit expensive.
http://www.martellicatalog.com/mm5/m...egory_Code=GAG I HAVE tried the waffle placemats and the non skid shelf lined stuff, but nothing compares to this :( Any thoughts or suggestions of something else to try! Thanks everyone for the help. Another suggestion might be the foam kneeling pads that gardeners use. They are an inch and a half or so thick which might present a problem. |
Originally Posted by lawsonmugs
(Post 6776480)
I went to the dollar shop and bought a package of 2 wedge shaped rubber door stops. I put them behind my machine. They raise the machine at an angle so I can see sewing easier and the rubber makes the machine not vibrate or scoot.Cost $1. Good luck Mary
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The thick cushy dish drying mats sold at Walmart work great too.
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Originally Posted by Onebyone
(Post 6774640)
Honestly I think that is the same as the Steady Betty. It's two foam lined vinyl wrapped around boards sandwiched together. The foam back vinyl use to be sold at most upholstery shops and fabric shops for outdoor use. You can iron on the foam side, doesn't hurt the vinyl at all. I'm not a fan of Martelli sales tactics but that price is very reasonable.
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Originally Posted by Quiltaddict
(Post 6774649)
I use one of those carpet samples. works great and is a great place to stick your pins while you are sewing.
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