Foot pedal or no foot pedal?
#51
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Norfolk, VA
Posts: 5,397
I find FMQ much easier on my Janome with its Start/Stop button that I can pre-set the speed on, rather than my Pfaff QE4 which is pedal only. The thread I've saved with the auto thread cutter has about paid for the machine, lol.
For appliqué, I prefer the Pfaff with the auto-pivot. This lifts the presser foot automatically, with needle down, when you stop sewing and automatically puts it down when you start sewing again, doing away with the need for a knee lift.
Now I need to find a machine that does it all!
For appliqué, I prefer the Pfaff with the auto-pivot. This lifts the presser foot automatically, with needle down, when you stop sewing and automatically puts it down when you start sewing again, doing away with the need for a knee lift.
Now I need to find a machine that does it all!
#52
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Joplin, Missouri
Posts: 1,058
I love the knee lifter when I applique.. I turn in the 'needle down' feature, and use the knee lifter to lift the presser foot while I rotate the fabric.. works like a charm.. I also love the thread cutter.. oh my yes!! I also use the feature to sew without using the foot pedal when I'm making covered cord baskets or mats.. after I get it started the more traditional way, and get to the part where there is smooth gentle curves, I just push the button and let the machine sew along while I line up the cord next to the sewn piece.. If I step on the machine pedal it shuts off the auto sew... It makes sewing something like that very nice and relaxing.. You just guide until you want to stop and touch the pedal to stop.. nice... You'll love that for some applications. . also for embroidery.
#54
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Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 466
Using a Frame:
I have the Janome Horizon 7700 and love it. Yes I love the thread cutter and really miss it when I use my backup machine for classes. I also love the knee lifter. As for not using the foot pedal, I like using the pedal when in sit down at the table mode. I use my machine on a frame too, and then I have a Grace speed controller - button push with dial speed. Couldn't imagine having to kick a foot pedal across the floor then!
Think this would be terrific.
#55
Hi,
We just got a new Brother NX-450q and we love it.
First off the auto thread cutter is AMAZING!!!! I could never go back. We have 2 machines now and if my wife is on the good one id rather wait then use the old one.
As for the foot pedal, i used the button rather then the pedal for about a hour before i went back to the foot pedal.
I just feel i have so much more control over speed and starting and stopping. I do not think ill ever use the button again.
And ass Mimmy said the knee lift is just as useless for me.
Hope that helps.
All the best
TheFatQuilter
We just got a new Brother NX-450q and we love it.
First off the auto thread cutter is AMAZING!!!! I could never go back. We have 2 machines now and if my wife is on the good one id rather wait then use the old one.
As for the foot pedal, i used the button rather then the pedal for about a hour before i went back to the foot pedal.
I just feel i have so much more control over speed and starting and stopping. I do not think ill ever use the button again.
And ass Mimmy said the knee lift is just as useless for me.
Hope that helps.
All the best
TheFatQuilter
#56
Haven't read all posts but I have just recently 'discovered' how to sew with the push button on my Brother. Took a while to get used to it but BOY OH BOY is it ever convenient to use. I have back problems and I started using it while sitting in my recliner. If you have this feature on your machine & don't use it - give it a try. I think you will like it. I really hate fumbling for my foot pedal.
#57
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 1,663
I like to free-motion quilt using the start/stop button and not the foot pedal. I just find it easier to not have to coordinate my hands and feet together... concentrating on the hands only, moving the fabric, does help. I turn the machine down to half-speed when I do that.
I've never been able to get the hang of the knee lifter... maybe because I'm so short. It feels like I have to strain and contort myself to use it!
I've never been able to get the hang of the knee lifter... maybe because I'm so short. It feels like I have to strain and contort myself to use it!
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