Rhonda K

This post is about the "pivot" function on some machines. I have a BL Crescendo and a Brother Dream. These features on similar on both machines.

On the main page of machine there are 4 buttons near left bottom of screen. Here is my description of each one for those that are new to these machines.

The Upside Down "U" button does a back tack.

The scissors will cut the thread when done stitching.

The button with the image of a pressure foot with needle in center is the "pivot" function. It keeps the needle down so you can "pivot" or turn the fabric.

The last button with a red line (looks like a pointer) is the laser light. There are two ways to use this feature. I just press it on and it "points" where the seam is going to stitch.

There is also a way to move the laser pointer.

Hope these tips help!

Rhonda K

QuiltE

Didn't know the official name was pivot function
.... I've always heard it referred to as the needle down button.

JanieW

I have a Pfaff QE 4 and a Janome memory craft 9400. They both have a feature that moves the presser foot up slightly if the needle is in the down position when I touch the foot pedal. It’s great for chain piecing as I can slip the pieces in without needing to use my hands .My dealer referred to this feature as the pivot function.

Go figure.

Rhonda K

Quilt E,

Yes, that one too. My local dealer calls it pivot and the machine reference manuals use that term. I didn't use the feature at first and now it's the first button I set on the machine. LOL!

Janie W,

Some of the machines have a preference page where you can set the functions of the foot pedal too. It can be set to either the needle-up or needle down position.