Start/stop button on sewing machines
#101
Originally Posted by Daisygirl
I don't think I have one. I have a Bernina 440, I wish I did though
#102
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Join Date: Aug 2011
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It really came in handy when the munchkin (6 year old) next door wanted to learn to sew. She was too little to reach the foot pedal, but could sew a nice straight seam. We started with dog beds for the shelter and now she can do tote bags with ease. My one rule was "Thou shalt not touch the rotary cutter!" I do the cutting and she does all of the stitching for her projects - so far that includes dog beds, tote bags, placemats (using selvages), pillow cases, and a skirt for herself. Now that she is 7 and taller, she uses the start/stop button on my Elna, but uses the foot pedal on the serger. Her mother just shakes her head in dismay - she doesn't sew anything.
#104
Originally Posted by Daisygirl
I don't think I have one. I have a Bernina 440, I wish I did though
It is a black button with circle and a dot in white just above the reverse pattern button which is just above the reverse stitch button. Or look in your manual and you will see it marked on the page that shows you all your machine parts names.
#105
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: STAYTON, OR
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I've never used it really but think I tried it out one time. I was told it's mainly for handicapped people but I'm sure anyone could use it.....I was just using it to try it out.
I was missing the control of the foot but they both have good features.
At least the foot pedal wasn't sliding all over my carpet....
I was missing the control of the foot but they both have good features.
At least the foot pedal wasn't sliding all over my carpet....
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