ThayerRags

I should have added, that the amount of change needed to the presser bar pressure when using the “pain meter” to adjust the pressure, is the Tad System.

If it’s too much pressure, back it off a tad, if it’s too little pressure, crank it down just a tad. Other folks use the Bit System, but I prefer the Tad System.

CD in Oklahoma

miriam

Hmmmm I think I like the paper method a tad bit better than the finger smooch method... Ive had enough blue fingernails to last a life time with out trying... I've never set pressure on an industrial walking foot. I just went with what was on mine... It worked ok so I never messed with it. I've read that the heavier fabric needs more pressure - only thing I can think of is that it might have to have more pulling power in some cases...

ArchaicArcane

Yeah, I've seen it too. I think it's a matter of reading comprehension - mine anyway. Technically, one does use more muscle to move a heavier object, but to pick up said object would require a somewhat less of a pinch. I was interpreting it the second way but it might be meant the first way. I suppose we could figure it out if CD's finger measurement is sensitive enough. Personally, I'm not that brave. I've been bloodletted and dented enough!

Sewnoma

I bruise rather easily so I think I'll avoid the "finger smoosh" test, LOL. My fingers sort of ache just thinking about it.

The paper test is just the kind of thing I was wondering about. I'll have to try that. I haven't taken my girl down to fiddle with her yet, she's still in her "pucker-up" setting. I had a very lazy weekend.

miriam

Some times I am amazed how tight people put the pressure - must not be going by rule of finger or thumb depending what you need to have smoothed.

ArchaicArcane

It is a common problem to cause ourselves more tension and pressure than strictly necessary. I always try to remember "Just enough is lots."

miriam

Tension tamer tea?

SteveH

I asked my daughter once how bad her tension was, she said it was an elevension

Cari-in-Oly

I'm one of those people who don't worry until I have to. Also a major procrastinator but I work better with a deadline in front of me. I'm the only one in my family over the age of 40 who doesn't have high blood pressure.

Cari

miriam

Very cute.....