What do you use to keep your foot pedal from moving around?
04-02-2014, 04:47 AM
#81
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Originally Posted by Knitette
I don't think I have a solution for you, but this may help someone else.
I had a similar problem - except that my pedal kept getting stuck under my Horn cabinet as I pressed it, so when I got to the end of a seam, it wouldn't stop!
I tried all sorts of things - wedging books and blocks of wood in the gap etc. - until I eventually hit on the idea of a metal L-shaped book end (a plastic one may work, but more likely to break). I simply placed the pedal on the larger side of the book end and it rests against the frame of my cabinet, but is too tall to slide under - hooray!
I had a similar problem - except that my pedal kept getting stuck under my Horn cabinet as I pressed it, so when I got to the end of a seam, it wouldn't stop!
I tried all sorts of things - wedging books and blocks of wood in the gap etc. - until I eventually hit on the idea of a metal L-shaped book end (a plastic one may work, but more likely to break). I simply placed the pedal on the larger side of the book end and it rests against the frame of my cabinet, but is too tall to slide under - hooray!
Sharon
04-02-2014, 05:42 AM
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my daughter bought new floor mats for her compact car ,I recycled one of her old ones and put it on the floor for the foot pedal , works perfect.The mat grips by its self and foot pedal stays put..
04-02-2014, 01:57 PM
#84
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I found a mat at one of the shows, it has ribbed rubber on one side and a piece that fits on your foot pedal, there is also a ribbed wedge that lets you relax your other foot while sewing. It has a tacky piece of carpet beneath the ribbed part and I love it. I went to see if there was a label on it and could not find one. If I find her receipt, I will post the email address for you
04-02-2014, 02:41 PM
#85
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For years and years this was a huge problem for me. The best solution I came up that has made me happy for the last 6 years is------I sewing machine that doesn't need a foot pedal. I love, the on/off button. I can set the speed I want and sew away. I also like my sewing machine because it has a scissor button on it. All of these things make me a happy sewing.
04-03-2014, 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by athomenow
Rubber shelf liner for me. I still have to straighten it out once in a while but not several times a day. More like once a week.
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