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12-13-2017, 04:30 PM

#31

slbram17

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Originally Posted by bearisgray

Does anyone ever adjust it?

Yes...especially now that I make fleece crate comforters to sell for funds for the animal shelter. Definitely helps with the fleece (and I do use the walking foot dual feed but the pressure foot adjustment really helped more.)

Do you not adjust yours? It is a nice feature in my opinion. And I know that some machines do not have the feature.

12-13-2017, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Quiltbeagle

Yes, but usually lessen the pressure a bit when sewing anything with batting in it and the walking foot engaged (I have a Janome 6600).

I adjust mine a lot since I am sewing fleece crate comforters these days. The walking foot dual feed was not enough to control the shifting.

12-13-2017, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Peckish

It drives me crazy when salespeople and technicians tell us NOT to adjust something. It's the same thing as the bobbin tension. If we're NOT supposed to adjust it, then why does the manufacturer make a knob or button that does exactly that?!?!?

That has always annoyed me. My mom was having trouble with her machine once, so I went over to see if I could help. After the basic, unthread, clean, rethread, it was better but still not good so I started to adjust the tension. She says "Don't do that! A repairman told me never to touch that knob". Then why is it there and how do you expect me to help you with the machine?

12-14-2017, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Irishrose2

I adjust the machines that are adjustable. My Elna is supposedly self adjusting which is why she can't quilt. Too much pressure shifts pieces just as they reach the presser foot. She did a imperfect job of stitch in the ditch for the same reason, which is why I purchased vintage machines that can be adjusted.

My Elna has an adjustable pressure foot...it is not vintage. It is an Excellence 720 model...very good machine.

12-14-2017, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by rryder

Yes, I adjust it based on the materials I’m working with.

Rob

same here...mostly when there is batting involved or something of the like.

12-14-2017, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by bearisgray

Does anyone ever adjust it?

If you sew fleece you might want to consider a machine with this feature.

12-14-2017, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by slbram17

My Elna has an adjustable pressure foot...it is not vintage. It is an Excellence 720 model...very good machine.

I'm glad Elna corrected my machine's only flaw. It stills sews wonderfully so it won't be replaced for anything except quilting.

12-14-2017, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Irishrose2

I'm glad Elna corrected my machine's only flaw. It stills sews wonderfully so it won't be replaced for anything except quilting.

I love my Elna as well. But unless I am mistaken, I believe Janome makes Elna now (has for a few years or so). At least, I recall reading that. I am very satisfied with this machine...

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12-14-2017, 05:53 PM

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Jeanette Frantz

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Yes. I have and use a vintage 403-A for machine applique. It's practically mandatory to be able to adjust the presser foot pressure. I don't think I'd want to use a machine that is not adjustable.