Start/Stop button
 

Was wondering if those who have a start/stop button on their machines use it. I have a Janome and just started using it. Cannot see what the advantages are in using it.

Gee, I dont sew with the pedal, I only use the start stop button on my machines, hated the way the pedal wouldnt stay put.

I do have such a button, but have only used it maybe a half dozen times in over 10 years.

I've never used the start/stop button. Can't see myself using it.

I forgot my foot pedal for a class and used the stop/start button. I couldn't really tell a difference. I can use either one.

I only use the stop/start button. Don't even have the foot pedal out. I love the button for the even speed.

The stop / start button is great for free-motion quilting. I have a speed control on my Bernina that lets me set the speed I want to quilt. Then I don't have to think about anything but moving the fabric evenly, not about what my foot is doing with the pedal.

when I got my machine, i used the start/stop button exclusively for about 2 years. loved it. but then decided that it really didn't work well for curves and even half square triangles. so I hooked up the foot pedal for a particular project, and now find it annoying to disconnect or reconnect the foot pedal, so now i use the foot pedal exclusively. the only inconvenience with the foot pedal is with winding bobbins. I loved the start/stop for bobbins, but I cannot use the start/stop when my foot pedal is connected. so alas, the pedal use continues.

I started using the start and stop button when I broke some bones in my foot.. I love it and have been using it ever since.

What great information! I'm going to try that, and thank you!

My foot pedal has gone out on my machine. I bought another and it wouldn't work, so I determined it was probably that computer module in my machine. Just the trip to the tech is over $150, and then parts and any extra labor. I LOVE my start/stop button!!!!

Here is a link to a Janome video with tips and tricks about the start/stop button. I never really used the start/stop except with embroidery, but at a retreat my foot petal would not stay put and I got tired of chasing it around, so switched to the button and was pleased with how easy it is to use. Always good to have another option, no matter what!
If you have a Janome machine, this series of videos on "tips and tricks" are pretty informative. Not familiar with other brands but the basic info may be helpful with them too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27bHw0gaRGY

That’s when I use my star/stop button as well.

The only time I use it is when I have the embroidery unit on my machine. I have friends who have broken their foot pedal and use it all the time but I have never gotten into using it.

Had it on a brother that I sewed to death. Flipped back and forth depending on what I was doing. Initially missed it but adjusted -- but expecting my Husqvarna Rose might die (lady is well into her thirties and a heavy weight for workshops) I recently purchased a Jade. Jade has one but I haven't really used her so we shall see. If we ever get back to our bi-weekly sew ins I guess I'll find out.

Great idea! Thank you for that information.

I use mine frequently. It is great on turns or for Y seams. I use it to turn corners on smaller projects like making bowl cozies. These are just a couple examples of what I use it during my sewing or quilting projects.

I always use mine. Love it! One of the best things they invented.

Boy...there is no way I have ever been able to figure out how to sew with that button! I learned with the knee lever, and then the foot pedal. I'm also a two handed sewer. I hold or place my left hand guiding, holding, flattening, and my right hand is feeding/adjusting the fabric...so there is that! I'm going to have to find some videos, to figure out how to use it! Confusing concept to me.

I need my foot involved when I sew or quilt. When using the button, how do you adjust your speed to the needs of the moment? Is your finger constantly hovering over the button?

I have the Start/Stop button and like using it versus using the foot pedal sometimes. I don't have carpet on my sewing room floor and haven't found a way to keep my foot pedal from moving around. I have to put something between it and the wall to keep it from not moving. I've tried everything else but just use the Start/Stop button so then don't have to worry about the foot pedal moving around me. I wish Janome made a larger foot pedal and that may stop my moving pedal.

No, my machine has a adjustable speed control slider, I set it to my preferred speed and I just press the button, amd press again to stop. I would assume most machines with the start stop button have this feature.

Yes, I can also set my speed on my Janome to go with using the Start/Stop button.

I agree with you Tartan. I've never used mine, but it is good to know it's there if needed.

Leslie

Only for embroidery. I like speed control with pedal

I have very bad back issues, so sitting in a chair for any length of time is torture, so just recently I got out a Brother machine I have with a Start/Stop button that's not too heavy, and laid down on my soft bed and tried using the start-stop button. Trying to use a foot pedal while lying in bed is not a fun thing to do. This doesn't allow me to zip right through things as I could with both hands guiding my material, but I am working on getting better at it. My other machines that have this feature are just too heavy to have on my lap.

I really like the smoothness of the Viking machines, but don't want another 40 pounder, so I have just started searching for a newer one that is lighter. I need another machine like a hole in the head. I think I have about 12 at this point. The only brand I don't have is a Janome, but I don't think anything sews a smoothly as a HV.

I have that same button but have never used it. I probably should try and use it as my foot pedal runs away from me sometimes and I have to stop sewing and readjust.