R u n a w a y. Foot Pedal
08-22-2011, 12:02 PM
#62
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I put sticky velcro on the bottom of the pedal and it holds it to the carpet. If you don't have carpet there is a product call stay pedal that you can get, under $20.00 at Joann's or Hancocks, cheaper with a coupon. It's basically a mat that the velcro will stick to-----
I too have a 6600 and I learned to use the stop/start button and don't even use the foot pedal. It was ackward at first but once you get the hang of it,----wonderful-----
I have fibromyalgia, bursitis in my hips and sciatia so this has been a life saver for my back and hips----Give it a shot and don't give up----
I too have a 6600 and I learned to use the stop/start button and don't even use the foot pedal. It was ackward at first but once you get the hang of it,----wonderful-----
I have fibromyalgia, bursitis in my hips and sciatia so this has been a life saver for my back and hips----Give it a shot and don't give up----
08-22-2011, 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by sweetpea
the rubber shelf liner works great. { you can get it at wal-mart} cut a peice a little larger then your foot pedal, sat you pedal on it and It should stay.
08-22-2011, 12:23 PM
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Location: Victoria, TX
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OK, y'all are gonna think this is crazy, but it works for me, for both my sewing machine and my serger:
cover a brick in aluminum foil & put it on the floor, a little behind where the foot pedal is comfortable. Put the foot pedal in front, up against the brick, and sew to your heart's content. The pedal will not stray, I promise! :)
cover a brick in aluminum foil & put it on the floor, a little behind where the foot pedal is comfortable. Put the foot pedal in front, up against the brick, and sew to your heart's content. The pedal will not stray, I promise! :)
08-22-2011, 12:38 PM
#67
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Location: Jackson, Georgia
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I have never heard of the brick method, but it is crazy enough to work. I have laminate floor in my sewing room. Even with the pedal pad I bought from Connecting Threads, it still moves. My machine is a 6600 too. I just may have to get a brick.
08-22-2011, 01:17 PM
#68
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Originally Posted by madamekelly
Originally Posted by sweetpea
the rubber shelf liner works great. { you can get it at wal-mart} cut a peice a little larger then your foot pedal, sat you pedal on it and It should stay.
08-22-2011, 01:22 PM
#69
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Originally Posted by Annaleehunter
Originally Posted by Glenda TX
I sew with a Janome 6600 and love it but my foot pedal is always trying to run away. Any ideas on keeping it within reach???
08-22-2011, 01:58 PM
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Another cheap WalMart fix....there is a rubber mesh backing that is sold to put under throw rugs to keep them in place. Get a piece of that and cut it to the size you need. It's a huge piece but it's cheap and will definitely work! (Then cut pieces for the rest of your friends or for the bottoms of slippers when you make them....)
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