Presser Foot Pressure Adjustment
#31
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Yes...especially now that I make fleece crate comforters to sell for funds for the animal shelter. Definitely helps with the fleece (and I do use the walking foot dual feed but the pressure foot adjustment really helped more.)
Do you not adjust yours? It is a nice feature in my opinion. And I know that some machines do not have the feature.
Do you not adjust yours? It is a nice feature in my opinion. And I know that some machines do not have the feature.
#32
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I adjust mine a lot since I am sewing fleece crate comforters these days. The walking foot dual feed was not enough to control the shifting.
#33
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That has always annoyed me. My mom was having trouble with her machine once, so I went over to see if I could help. After the basic, unthread, clean, rethread, it was better but still not good so I started to adjust the tension. She says "Don't do that! A repairman told me never to touch that knob". Then why is it there and how do you expect me to help you with the machine?
#34
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I adjust the machines that are adjustable. My Elna is supposedly self adjusting which is why she can't quilt. Too much pressure shifts pieces just as they reach the presser foot. She did a imperfect job of stitch in the ditch for the same reason, which is why I purchased vintage machines that can be adjusted.
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#38
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I love my Elna as well. But unless I am mistaken, I believe Janome makes Elna now (has for a few years or so). At least, I recall reading that. I am very satisfied with this machine...
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