Knee lift lever, do you use it? If no, why not?

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10-13-2011, 02:24 PM

#51

NitaM39

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Originally Posted by jaciqltznok

my vintage Bernina 830 has one, but I don't know how to use it!

I had an 830 also and once I got used to the knee lift I couldn't live without it, but my friend (dealer) talked me into buying a Pfaff. I was so lost without that knee lift that I went out and bought another Bernina just to get my knee lift back. Sold the Pfaff to my girlfriend and never looked back.

10-13-2011, 02:25 PM

#52

IrishNY

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I love the knee lift on my Bernina! I can't sew without it and will never own another machine without it. When I sew on my FW, I keep trying to use the knee lift. I'm sure I look ridiculous.

10-13-2011, 03:26 PM

#53

wvdek

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I use mine all the time, especially when I am doing strips, mitering corners, appliqueing, etc.

10-13-2011, 04:05 PM

#54

Dolphyngyrl

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I do, didn't at first, now I love it I just have to remember to put it back on

10-13-2011, 04:17 PM

#55

carolaug

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I have never tried mine...hmm..wonder were I put it

10-14-2011, 02:49 AM

#56

SandySews

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I definitely use my knee lift. I have learned to 'drive' my machine with my left foot and use the right knee for the lift. Now that I am so used to doing that way I even use my left foot when I use my serger.

10-14-2011, 02:52 AM

#57

barbpowers

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The lift has become second nature to me... just use it ALL the time. I really miss it if it's not there!

10-14-2011, 03:07 AM

#58

learner

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Makes my hip bones hurt. Enough said.

10-14-2011, 03:15 AM

#59

lindagor

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I use mine when I don't forget.

10-14-2011, 03:22 AM

#60

DonnaQuilts

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My Janome Horizon has the auomatic knee llift and i was a little strange at first. NowI use it all the time. I love the automatic thread cutter, but if you use it and then start out, it ties a birdsnest. I complained and was told to chain feed the pieces. That works great. Also using a smll screp for a leader as Leaha Day does in her videos, solves that problem. She loves her Horizon. I now prefer it above my other machines. The best feature is the automatic feeder foot, which replaces the bulky foot used for power feeding for quilting. It is great, probly the best feature. I now dislike using a machine without it. Spoiled, I guess. The knee lift bar comes off, if you don't need or like it. I have learned not to lean on it though. I suggest a trip to the Janome dealer to try one. Nothing like a good old test drive. Like anything new, it takes some time to familiarize yourself with it, but now I'm hooked on all the nice features