traveling foot pedal
10-15-2018, 11:29 AM
#23
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Thanks for all the suggestions. I picked this up at Target today (on sale) and so far so good.
https://www.target.com/p/mohawk-1-6-...t/-/A-23983958
Believe me, I will let you know if my pedal starts traveling again!
https://www.target.com/p/mohawk-1-6-...t/-/A-23983958
Believe me, I will let you know if my pedal starts traveling again!
10-15-2018, 11:57 AM
#24
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I have your solution, because I was plagued with this problem, too. First, measure the space all around your footpedal. For me, it was boxed in by the two sides of the desk and the wall (baseboard) at the back. Go to the Dollar Store and buy a cheap floormat/welcome mat that will completely fill that space. They're around a quarter inch to a half inch thick, and kind of rubbery, something you can easily cut. Once you get it home, trim it if it's too big to fit in there, then place your foot pedal in the most comfortable place for your foot to work it when you are seated correctly to sew. Now trace around the foot pedal onto the mat in that spot, cut that section out (I used my rotary cutter, gasp!), making a hole in the mat exactly the size and shape of your foot pedal. Now plop that pedal down into the hole you made for it and sew to your heart's content, never having to chase it around again!
10-15-2018, 07:24 PM
#25
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I have your solution, because I was plagued with this problem, too. First, measure the space all around your footpedal. For me, it was boxed in by the two sides of the desk and the wall (baseboard) at the back. Go to the Dollar Store and buy a cheap floormat/welcome mat that will completely fill that space. They're around a quarter inch to a half inch thick, and kind of rubbery, something you can easily cut. Once you get it home, trim it if it's too big to fit in there, then place your foot pedal in the most comfortable place for your foot to work it when you are seated correctly to sew. Now trace around the foot pedal onto the mat in that spot, cut that section out (I used my rotary cutter, gasp!), making a hole in the mat exactly the size and shape of your foot pedal. Now plop that pedal down into the hole you made for it and sew to your heart's content, never having to chase it around again!
10-16-2018, 01:20 PM
#26
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Central Wisconsin
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So many good solutions here. Here's mine.
I have a slippery hardwood floor. I found a piece of 1 X 3 about four feet long. I put that under the machine with my food pedal attached to it with large rubber band. The far end of the wood bumps into the sofa bottom, so can't go anywhere. My two feet keep the front end where it belongs and I never have to go looking for it.
Maybe instead of a sofa stop, there may be a wall there which would stop it. Two or three feet long might be enough for your situation.
Good luck!
I have a slippery hardwood floor. I found a piece of 1 X 3 about four feet long. I put that under the machine with my food pedal attached to it with large rubber band. The far end of the wood bumps into the sofa bottom, so can't go anywhere. My two feet keep the front end where it belongs and I never have to go looking for it.
Maybe instead of a sofa stop, there may be a wall there which would stop it. Two or three feet long might be enough for your situation.
Good luck!
10-16-2018, 04:35 PM
#28
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I was having knee trouble from sewing so much (arthritis), so I ordered the kneezeaze from Nancy's Notions on line. I am not sure of the spelling of the plastic box like holder that lifts the petal at an angle slightly so my knees are great for much longer periods of sewing. I placed a non skid rug mat under it. You know those rubber mats you cut to size for a room rug? I have had no traveling problem, and I love the Neezease.
10-16-2018, 05:27 PM
#29
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