Knee lift lever, do you use it? If no, why not?

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10-13-2011, 09:37 AM

#31

quiltsRfun

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Originally Posted by PaperPrincess

NOOOO I have a Viking with an automatic pivot. When you stop sewing, the needle stays down and the foot comes up just a bit allowing you to pivot or feed the next piece when chain piecing. Don't even have to think about it. This is my favorite feature.

Same here.

10-13-2011, 09:39 AM

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Lacelady

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I use mine all the time (I have two Berninas) and dislike using machines that don't have one, I am constantly moving my leg to find it!

10-13-2011, 09:42 AM

#33

patchsamkim

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I love my knee lift...especially when I am doing machine applique...makes it so much easier not having to manually lift the presser foot each time you go to applique around the next shape.

10-13-2011, 10:31 AM

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susiequilt

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My Janome has one that I have never tried.
I must try it!

10-13-2011, 10:34 AM

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Quilter7x

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Originally Posted by susiequilt

My Janome has one that I have never tried.
I must try it!

Yes you should - because you don't know if you will or will not like it until you try it!

10-13-2011, 10:34 AM

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MadQuilter

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It gets in the way. I catch things on it (or scrape my leg). I can't get the hang of sewing with my left foot so using the knee lift is a struggle. (I also don't use the on/off button)

Maybe when I "JUST" quilt - but not for piecing.

10-13-2011, 10:42 AM

#37

QuiltE

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Originally Posted by MadQuilter

Why would you use your left foot when using the knee lift?
I've been using the right for both.

10-13-2011, 10:56 AM

#38

ghostrider

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I never use the one on my Bernina. I do not sit flat-footed when sewing; I sit on a stool and the machine bed is at 38". My knee would be much below the lever.

10-13-2011, 11:07 AM

#39

AlwaysQuilting

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When I was in Home Ec class (a million years ago) the sewing machines at school had a knee lift and I loved it.
But I now have a Pfaff 2170 that I can program to automatically lift the foot whenever I take my foot off the pedal. It does have a knee lift attachment too but I've never used it.

10-13-2011, 11:34 AM

#40

Kas

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I have one on my Bernina 640 and will never buy a machine without one again. Well, except for a vintage Singer! It just saves so much time when sewing.