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Quiltinelaine 08-22-2011 12:01 PM

I have the same problem and I am going to try the Walmart shelf paper: Many thanks: I tried the mouse pad: Did not work for me either:::

softpatches 08-22-2011 12:02 PM

I put sticky velcro on the bottom of the pedal and it holds it to the carpet. If you don't have carpet there is a product call stay pedal that you can get, under $20.00 at Joann's or Hancocks, cheaper with a coupon. It's basically a mat that the velcro will stick to-----
I too have a 6600 and I learned to use the stop/start button and don't even use the foot pedal. It was ackward at first but once you get the hang of it,----wonderful-----
I have fibromyalgia, bursitis in my hips and sciatia so this has been a life saver for my back and hips----Give it a shot and don't give up----

madamekelly 08-22-2011 12:03 PM


Originally Posted by sweetpea
the rubber shelf liner works great. { you can get it at wal-mart} cut a peice a little larger then your foot pedal, sat you pedal on it and It should stay.

I found a placemat size at the dollar store. Works great!

Quilting Grandma 08-22-2011 12:14 PM

I also have a Janome. I put velcro on the pedal and put it on a mouse pad. It sets on a plastic mat. Never moves, does great.

SewWrite 08-22-2011 12:23 PM

OK, y'all are gonna think this is crazy, but it works for me, for both my sewing machine and my serger:

cover a brick in aluminum foil & put it on the floor, a little behind where the foot pedal is comfortable. Put the foot pedal in front, up against the brick, and sew to your heart's content. The pedal will not stray, I promise! :)

MargeD 08-22-2011 12:32 PM

I use the rubber shelf liner and it works fairly well. Occasionally, I have to readjust, but it usually stays in place.

SharonTheriault 08-22-2011 12:38 PM

I have never heard of the brick method, but it is crazy enough to work. I have laminate floor in my sewing room. Even with the pedal pad I bought from Connecting Threads, it still moves. My machine is a 6600 too. I just may have to get a brick.

littleone 08-22-2011 01:17 PM


Originally Posted by madamekelly

Originally Posted by sweetpea
the rubber shelf liner works great. { you can get it at wal-mart} cut a peice a little larger then your foot pedal, sat you pedal on it and It should stay.

I found a placemat size at the dollar store. Works great!

Presently using the placemat but still find the foot walking away.

TonnieLoree 08-22-2011 01:22 PM


Originally Posted by Annaleehunter

Originally Posted by Glenda TX
I sew with a Janome 6600 and love it but my foot pedal is always trying to run away. Any ideas on keeping it within reach???

Rubber shelf paper! Cheap Walmart fix.

Cheaper at the $$ store.

teacherbailey 08-22-2011 01:58 PM

Another cheap WalMart fix....there is a rubber mesh backing that is sold to put under throw rugs to keep them in place. Get a piece of that and cut it to the size you need. It's a huge piece but it's cheap and will definitely work! (Then cut pieces for the rest of your friends or for the bottoms of slippers when you make them....)


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