Knee lift lever, do you use it? If no, why not?
10-14-2011, 04:38 AM
#71
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Originally Posted by Denise S
I have only ever sewn with my knee! My machine is about 40 or 50 years old, and I have had it for 28 years. I am in the market for a new machine to get myself into the 21st century. I know it will take a bit of getting used to to sew with my foot and lift the presser foot with my knee.
10-14-2011, 04:42 AM
#74
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Location: Covington, Indiana
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Originally Posted by SunlitenSmiles
pedal under left foot , knee lift, rock back on the pedal for needle up as i have it set for needle down.... talk to the machine, had grandchildren convinced the machine was voice activated when they were younger.....
10-14-2011, 04:44 AM
#76
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I have an Elna Quilters' Pro and it has a knee lift. I use it all the time. If I have to use a different machine, my knee still looks for the control. As Elna is out of business, should something happen to my machine, I don't know what I would do. Just love it.
10-14-2011, 04:49 AM
#77
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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.
10-14-2011, 05:04 AM
#78
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When I first got my newest machine, which has the knee lever, I was extremely frustrated- just could get the coordination and was lifting the presser foot when I meant to use the foot pedal. Then the gal at my LQS who sold me the machine gave me a great idea- use the knee press with the right leg and use the foot pedal with your left! Works great! Now I LOVE my knee lever and really miss it when I use my other machine that doesn't have one.
10-14-2011, 05:07 AM
#79
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Location: Champaign IL
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I had a Husqvarna Viking with pivot lift. It was wonderful! However, I prefer the stitch accuracy of Janome, so was willing to forego the pivot for perfection. The knee lift on the Janome does what the pivot did on HV. I'm in heaven! My 7700 sews perfectly every time!
Since I'm not perfect, I need a machine that makes me look better!
Since I'm not perfect, I need a machine that makes me look better!
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