Pivot Function on Sewing Machines
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Pivot Function on Sewing Machines
This post is about the "pivot" function on some machines. I have a BL Crescendo and a Brother Dream. These features on similar on both machines.
On the main page of machine there are 4 buttons near left bottom of screen. Here is my description of each one for those that are new to these machines.
The Upside Down "U" button does a back tack.
The scissors will cut the thread when done stitching.
The button with the image of a pressure foot with needle in center is the "pivot" function. It keeps the needle down so you can "pivot" or turn the fabric.
The last button with a red line (looks like a pointer) is the laser light. There are two ways to use this feature. I just press it on and it "points" where the seam is going to stitch.
There is also a way to move the laser pointer.
Hope these tips help!
Rhonda K
On the main page of machine there are 4 buttons near left bottom of screen. Here is my description of each one for those that are new to these machines.
The Upside Down "U" button does a back tack.
The scissors will cut the thread when done stitching.
The button with the image of a pressure foot with needle in center is the "pivot" function. It keeps the needle down so you can "pivot" or turn the fabric.
The last button with a red line (looks like a pointer) is the laser light. There are two ways to use this feature. I just press it on and it "points" where the seam is going to stitch.
There is also a way to move the laser pointer.
Hope these tips help!
Rhonda K
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.... I've always heard it referred to as the needle down button.
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I have a Pfaff QE 4 and a Janome memory craft 9400. They both have a feature that moves the presser foot up slightly if the needle is in the down position when I touch the foot pedal. It’s great for chain piecing as I can slip the pieces in without needing to use my hands .My dealer referred to this feature as the pivot function.
Go figure.
Go figure.
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Quilt E,
Yes, that one too. My local dealer calls it pivot and the machine reference manuals use that term. I didn't use the feature at first and now it's the first button I set on the machine. LOL!
Janie W,
Some of the machines have a preference page where you can set the functions of the foot pedal too. It can be set to either the needle-up or needle down position.
Yes, that one too. My local dealer calls it pivot and the machine reference manuals use that term. I didn't use the feature at first and now it's the first button I set on the machine. LOL!
Janie W,
Some of the machines have a preference page where you can set the functions of the foot pedal too. It can be set to either the needle-up or needle down position.
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