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    Old 03-20-2016, 12:13 PM
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    Originally Posted by luvstoquilt301
    I have tried several and this one REALLY works. Easy to make also. I think it is the roll at the end that makes it so good.

    http://so-sew-easy.com/non-slip-sewi...oot-pedal-pad/
    Thanks for the link. I have been using the padding but after awhile it does move. I think the roll is a great idea. Can't wait to try it.
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    Old 03-20-2016, 12:20 PM
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    Same here. You can get it at the discount dollar stores or even in grocery store in household section. Couple bucks.
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    I use that grippy shelf lining stuff. This isn't the brand I have, but it's the same type of stuff: http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/stor...d=drawer+liner
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    Old 03-20-2016, 01:13 PM
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    I've posted this before because it worked for me when I used a foot pedal - turn the pedal around back to front and sew normally. Somehow this seems to stabilize it.
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    Old 03-20-2016, 01:21 PM
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    If your flooring is carpet, try the sticky back velcro, put the "stiff" side on the bottom of the pedal.
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    Old 03-20-2016, 01:53 PM
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    I have wood floors and use that grippy shelf liner stuff. It's not perfect, but I find that if I anchor it down by using the legs of my sewing table to hold it in place then it will stay put and my pedal stays put on it.

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    Old 03-20-2016, 02:04 PM
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    My sewing room has carpet. The shelf liner doesn't work and I didn't want to use Velcro because I was worried it would ruin the carpet fibres. So I bought a set of those rigid plastic pieces that have multiple pegs on them, they're meant to keep the weight of furniture off of carpet. The ones I bought were square and had a peel and stick surface - I mounted two on the underside of my foot control. I also turned it around as suggested, front to back, and it rarely moves much at all now.
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    Old 03-20-2016, 02:17 PM
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    Originally Posted by luvstoquilt301
    I have tried several and this one REALLY works. Easy to make also. I think it is the roll at the end that makes it so good.

    http://so-sew-easy.com/non-slip-sewi...oot-pedal-pad/
    Thanks for the link, LtQ. I think this would make a great gift for my quilting friends.
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    Old 03-20-2016, 03:02 PM
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    Have you tried taping it to the floor?
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    Old 03-21-2016, 03:16 AM
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    I bought a rubber shower mat at Walmart. I cut it in half because it was so large and since I have two machines set up in my sewing room, I have a mat for each. Ever since I have been using this, my foot pedal does not slip. I love it.
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    Old 03-21-2016, 04:14 AM
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    I have used a car mat for years successfully
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