Best Sewing Peddle Gripper
#11
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Join Date: May 2011
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Than one day I came across a mouse pad that I had bought ages ago that I didn't like using with my computer mouse. The bottom is a soft rubber like material and the top has a big hump on it (I think it was suppose to support your wrist). I put my machine pedal of it and it works great. Does not move forward at all now.
#12
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Chula Vista CA
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This is a thought, I have not tried it - but you know those Command brand hooks, where the sticky thing does not leave a residue, what if you you used the sticky thing to attach your pedal to the floor. That won't work if you are constantly picking up the pedal.
#14
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Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: North Florida
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Thank all of you for this question and answer thread. I also sew on hardwood and have been experimenting with keeping my foot pedals stable. To date, no go. However, excelsior!
So many really good responses. Thank you.
A.
So many really good responses. Thank you.
A.
#15
I was at Sam's and found some car mats for $15 for a set of 4. They are heavy rubber with nubs on the back that catch in the carpet. The tops are grooved and grab my foot pedal. I don't know how they would work on solid surface floors but they sure work great on carpet and the price was right. I used the front ones in my car.
#16
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Walton Hills, OH
Posts: 828
I am a BIG fan of Martelli products, but I purchased the foot pedal pad a year ago at half price and am not pleased. I think it was $15. It held for a short time and now slides all over and cannot be cleaned. The edges get ragged from being kicked into place and it is unsightly. JMO
#20
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Central Wisconsin
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Command strips would work. You can lift up and take the pedal off the strip any time you wish.
I think the best thing would be a large piece (plywood, car floor mat, piece of carpet) big enough so that your other foot is on it also. Attach the pedal firmly to that. Perhaps command strips would be the best if you will want to move it, but if you want to go to class, you really want that mat along too. Make the mat as large as your cutting mat and they can be moved together.
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