No more pedal chasing for me
 

I finally moved my sewing machines around. My Janome 9400 sits
on the rug and my Janome 6600 is on vinyl. The pedal kept sliding on
the vinyl. So I bought a dashboard sticky pad for $10.00 (CAD). It's big enough
for two average size pedals. Cut it to size. Works like a charm. Should work fine
on tiles. I would not use it on rugs. Not sure about wood.
Don't know what this pad is made of. There is no glue but it sure sticks and
it is removable. The only problem is that it will need cleaning once in a while
because there is a gap under my pedal. But it beats having to chase that pedal
every time. Both sides of the mat are sticky so nothing moves. Just have to
position the pedal where you want it to be then stick the mat underneath.
Oh and make sure the surface is clean before you apply otherwise it might
not stick properly.

Should have posted a picture.

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I never heard of a dashboard sticky pad but I looked it up and it looks like it will work. $10 on Amazon so I'm going to try it. I have two other pads under the table and the foot is not on either one anymore. It just floats around down there on its own.

I thought I was the only one who had this problem! This is exactly why I love knee levers or whatever they're called. No more chasing the pedal!

I bought some super strong, industrial hook and loop tape, and stuck the rough side on the back of my pedals. Now they do not move around on my carpet. Works great.

When I bought my Janome 6600, I learned to use the on/off button and left the door pedal in the package. I was afraid that my lack of coordination with the knee lift and using a foot pedal might cause me to sew my fingers. I often use the knee lift while fiddling with the needle. I’m confident I won’t accidentally hit the on/off switch at the same time.

I have knee controllers on 3 of my cabinets and I have never been able to get comfortable with them. I do chase the peddle everywhere on my wood floors but I am hesitant to put any kind of pad down. It looks like the sticky pad is perfect for vinyl flooring.

Think of chasing the pedals as some leg and foot exercises that might be helpful for one's circulation if one tends to stay at the machine for a long time. lol

I glued 2 mouse pads together and love it!!!

I love quilter's creativity in solving problems!

I put a dowel rod in front of the back legs of my sewing table. It keeps the pedal from going out of foot reach. I have ceramic tile so it's hard to find something that holds. I have had good luck with the sticky removable tape used to keep cats off furniture. This tape is good for holding a seam guide on the machine. It leaves no residue. I think I have one of the dashboard mats. I'll try it.

Years ago, I bought a quarter yard of rug backing and rubber shelf lining at Joanns. I cut a chunk of rug backing for under the pedals of my machines and cut the shelf liner into squares and use it when I FMQ. Faster and easier than gloves and they throw right into the drawer when not in use. I only paid $2 for the rug backing and since the shelf liner was on clearance - it cost 50 cents! Only problem is that I should have bought a bunch more of it to give to friends.

I bought a rubber potholder/trivet and put my foot pedal on it. Got it at Walmart for $2-3 bucks. Works great!

Great tip, would be good to put in my class supplies, as I never know what sort of floor will be at workshops.

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I use a rubber floor mat from the back seat of a car. It has little nubbins on the bottom to grip the carpet and the top has some ridges on it that grips my foot pedal. They came in a set of 4 and I used the front ones in the car and the other back one I use on my other machine.

So many great ideas, thanks.

I got a roll of the self stuff at walmart you use to keep dishes from sliding , cut in few inches larger than foot pedal has lots of uses! Even made bath Matt's and sewed some strips on back to keep them in place for a handicapped friend!

my solution to foot pedal problems, I never used one. lol I learned to sew 6 years ago on a janome and my friend showed me how the buttons on it worked for on /off, cutting, needle up/down. I just kept working on it till I was comfortable. never used a pedal before. give it a try you will be surprised how convenient it is.

Wish I'd seen this a long time ago. Where did you buy it? I ended up buying a rubber backed cheap floor mat. Cut it and did swipe of Spray Baste. It sticks to the floor too. I put some little round velcro sticky's on my pedal and that sucker does NOT move. I do have to clean the spray off the floor though. But it comes right up with a spray of vinegar.

I use that rubber mesh shelf liner to put on the bottom of chair cushions I make. They don't slide around and I don't have to make those ties that always rip off.

I found a way to be sure that peddle is always where I want it. I put a four foot piece of 1 X 3 under the machine. I secure the pedal to that with a heavy duty rubber band. I can hold my feet on each side of the pedal and stick and can always tell where it is to lift my foot to the top of it.

I just recently pulled my old Elna from the closet and the foot pedal is driving me crazy! I tried using a chunk of an old yoga mat, but it's not grippy enough, it just moved to the nap of the carpet. Love the rug grippy idea. I think my husband has some carpet tape. I'm going to try it!

Got it from amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0756ZWWZ7...ing=UTF8&psc=1

I haven't found anything that will keep it from sliding. I just pick it up and replace it.

This subject comes up every so often.

For using on a rug, use the stiff side of hook and loop tape glued to the bottom of the foot pedal, or for use on vinyl, I would buy the stuff they sell at craft stores to paint the bottom of home made rugs, and paint it on the bottom of the foot pedal.