Knee lift versus foot pedal
#61
My first machine had a knee control which I loved. My next machine had a foot control and a knee lift for the presser foot. It took a little while to remember which was which but I was younger so not too long. Now I can't live without my knee lift.
#62
If any of you find you are too short for the knee lift you can add a piece of a swimming noodle to help with the width. Just cut off a chunk and slide it over the bar that you have extended to the right length. Go ask any kid if you can just have 8" they'll never miss it.
#65
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My Babylock has a button I push. Didn't like it at first, but love not chasing my foot pedal. I used a knee press for a long time too. As long as I'm sewing, I can adapt to whatever I have at the time.
#66
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Originally Posted by Linda B
I thought it was used in place of a foot pedal. Guess I'd better get the manual out to look that up before doing anything drastic!!!
lever was used in place of the foot pedal. Two of my machines have that feature now but it lifts the presser foot.
#69
Sounds like you were talking about a knee control for your machine. I was raised on that type of a controller for my machines. I love it---I have a hard time with that big button on my machines to use my toe to control the machine. I loved the knee control. I have learned to use the foot control, but LOVED that other one. On my new fancy smancy machine---it has a knee lifter for the presser foot, but haven't really gotten used to it---because my knee is supposed to make the machine run, not lift the presser foot.
Sibyl
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#70
I learned to sew with a knee contol and igored the current Knee arm and used the foot contol. Someone at my quilt group told me it lifts the presser foot; tried it once.... Can't get use to the start/stop button either. I will try both again.
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