emlee51

Love, love, love mine! Gives me so much more control over my fabric when I can manipulate it with both hands!

sarahrachel

I've only used it for one table runner when quilting the other day because I kept having to stop. But I don't really like it probably because when my mom was teaching me how to use her machine, she didn't use it because it bothered her, so I've been sewing for a little over a year without it.

Though I kept accidentally stepping on the pedal while trying to use the knee lever, so I probably won't use it many more times

Dysfunktional Quilter

I use my knee lift lever all of the time. I have a Baby Lock Elizabeth. I don't think I could piece without it, especially when chain piecing.

Chaos

I've had both (same machine) and was able to control my speed better with my foot.

soozieq2

I use the knee lift on my Bernina all the time and use my left foot for the pedal. It took some getting used to because my other machine had a knee-activated pedal.

3incollege

I like the foot control better

mrs. fitz

I didn't for no reason, just didn't. Then I installed it. Love it.

tess10

My singer 301 is in a cabinet with a knee lift. It took me a few minutes to reconnect with sewing in high school, but only took minutes to remember. I must say that I really like having both hands free.

Love Love my 301

carol45

I think some of the folks posting aren't clear that we're talking about a presser foot lifter activated by a knee control--it doesn't run the sewing machine like knee controls did when I was a kid.

quiltinggranny

Thanks for clarifying the use of the knee control. I was just going to mention it when I noticed your post. I LOVE mine!