Does anyone use the button for sewing?

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02-26-2011, 04:07 PM

#81

janetter

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Just got a Janome with that button and LOVE IT

02-26-2011, 04:19 PM

#82

yellowsnow55

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I use mine all the time, except when there are a lot of curved seams, or for F.M.Q.when I need a little more control over the speed.

02-26-2011, 04:22 PM

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MissQuilter

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I am longing for a new machine just to have that button. I can not move my legs, so I sew with one hand on the fabric and the other hand on the foot pedal. Now that I want to do some free motion quilting, I really need both hands available to guide the fabric. I tried one out, and now I need to save up for another machine! It seems like it would be wonderful!!!

02-26-2011, 04:37 PM

#84

cmilton

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I use for FMQ.

02-26-2011, 04:37 PM

#85

xstitchcchris

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YES....it is definitely a "back saver". I purchased a Janome Jem with this feature. I never used the foot control that came with it. You can adjust the speed with a slider button, so..start in slow mode and increase the speed as you become more comfortable with it.

02-26-2011, 04:39 PM

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fivepaws

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I feel a total lack of control when I use my button. Tried it with FMQ once but couln't react fast enough to turn it off. ♥

02-26-2011, 05:10 PM

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keolika

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Originally Posted by mosquitosewgirl

Quote:

Originally Posted by McQuilter

I have two Brother machines and they both have a start/stop button. I had always used a foot pedal and had back pain after an hour or so of quilting/sewing. My friend at the sewing machine store suggested using the start /stop button about two years ago and it has made all the difference in the world. I can sit for hours without any back pain at all.

I do. My Janome MC4900QC has it. It took awhile to get used to, but I do use it on long runs, FMQ, etc.

For those of you who don't have a start/stop button and have back pain from using the foot pedal too long, get one of the sloped foot rests that will hold your foot pedal. It really helps to lift it slightly and change the angle.

Another suggestion would be to get the same angle of slope for the left foot, like the subaru has , it makes your hips level and reduces stress on the back. Rita

02-26-2011, 05:16 PM

#88

fireworkslover

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I also learned on a machine with a knee lever. Then switched to a foot pedal with the last three machines. I also do have the start/stop button on my newest machine, but haven't used it yet. I've only had it for 5 months. I haven't done any fmq yet. Soon I'll be ready to do some and will try it out then, I think.

02-26-2011, 05:20 PM

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Quiltgranny

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Originally Posted by keolika

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Originally Posted by mosquitosewgirl

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Originally Posted by McQuilter

Another suggestion would be to get the same angle of slope for the left foot, like the subaru has , it makes your hips level and reduces stress on the back. Rita

I've been doing this for the last few months and it makes a huge difference in my hip pain. Makes sense to me. :thumbup: