stitchofclass2

Hi! I know that I am a bit late but have not been able to read my site.
I read the reply that said to move your hands with your speed.

Anyway, somewhere out there is a youtube with a young woman who said that she puts something in her presser foot at the "right" spot to keep the needle going at a constant speed. I'm thinking of getting a cork that I can cut to size.

I haven't tried this as yet as I have not been able to get to my sewing or the board for a couple of months. You may have already solved this challenge but, if not, maybe this will work for you. Good luck

Yolanda Wood River

Sew much to do Sew little time

Thanks, I will give this a try next time!

MacThayer

OK, I give. Where is the "right spot" on the presser foot to put something in order to keep the stitching at a steady speed? I just can't visualize it. Help!

Farm Quilter

It would just be something you put under the presser foot that would only allow it to be pressed down so far, controlling the speed - you can always go "pedal to the metal" and the machine will go at a slow enough speed to allow you to quilt evenly. If you have a speed control on your sewing machine (my Janome has a great speed control), you can set your sewing speed to match your moving of the quilt speed for the best looking quilting stitches. Does that make sense??

MacThayer

Yes, I see now what you mean. Thanks so much for the explanation!