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Machine Talk => Machine Accessories => Topic started by: Sewot on August 12, 2020, 09:25:35 AM
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I got really miffed with chasing my foot pedal around so made this.
Its just a hunk of hardwood that resembles a foot with anti skid rubber matting on the top and bottom.
Gift OH or DH or if that doesnt apply DIY!!!
With a jigsaw and file to get the edges right.
Very simple but a nerve calmer.
Or just use a plank of unshaped wood!!!
Pete
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I have this problem although my foot is more a broad slab on my Pfaff. I've solved it by sticking a basket of not used much patterns behind it. It takes a lot to shift it but eventually I have to swear and drag the basket back into position.
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When I depress my big Pfaff foot pedal it sometimes sneaks forward and goes under the edge of the Horn cabinet. When I take my foot off the machine just keeps going! I have got it on a bit on anti slip stuff but it's not sufficiently grippy.
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That looks a very posh bit of kit @Sewot . Put strings on and use it as a musical instrument when not sewing ;) I have a rectangle of grippy stuff under mine, which works well on carpet.
My only problem is when I have the Bernina out my dog thinks it's fun to roll on the foot controller and listen to the loud d-d-d-d-d noise followed by me shouting 'getoffit'. Being an old model it doesn't have an on/off switch on the machine. He tried rolling on the Pfaff pedal the other day and appeared mighty disappointed!
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@Ploshkin I had a pair of boots with a welt that did that on the edge of my brake pedal occasionally when I tried to take my foot off the accelerator. Exciting times! :o
@Flobear any attention is good attention! :woof:
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@Ploshkin I had a pair of boots with a welt that did that on the edge of my brake pedal occasionally when I tried to take my foot off the accelerator.
Oh yes @wrenkins long boots that caught on the underside of VW camper seat - I rolled backwards into a few hedges and fences :)
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@Ploshkin mine also creeps - until it jams against the box holding the embroidery unit. Only a problem once, when it suddenly accelerated after I took my foot off. On a tricky seam which then had to be unpicked.
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There you go then girls.
You can see my point.
Get a plank of wood and anti slip matting.
It will bring a big sigh of relief!!!
Pete
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I've done exactly what @Sewot has done. I bought a roll of it from Wilko a couple of years ago. It's superb stuff, and you'll find it dotted all around our house to stop things slipping and sliding.
Incredibly useful stuff.
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Great job! I did something similar, if simpler. Because my sewing table is high & calls for a drafting chair, I needed to raise the pedal up. So I took some shelf-liner and glued some to the top & bottom surfaces of a wooden cigar box. The pedal just sits on the box.
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Think I missed this first time around but I'd got to a similar solution earlier this year too. Mine's less made than arranged from a bit of the non-slip stuff and a box of chunky stone coasters.
The box of coasters raises my heel and greatly improves my speed control which is particularly useful for this foot pedal as it's used by both my overlocker and coverstitcher.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50754121563_fe93884822_w.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kjY96r)
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Just spotted this thread, i was going to start another with this (https://so-sew-easy.com/non-slip-sewing-machine-foot-pedal-pad/) link if you want to sew one.
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I just sit a basketful of old patterns behind it and just give it a yank forward every now and again. I'm another with a big Pfaff foot pedal slab.
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Just spotted this thread, i was going to start another with this (https://so-sew-easy.com/non-slip-sewing-machine-foot-pedal-pad/) link if you want to sew one.
Sew one, I can't even sew a mask fit to show somebody the finer details.
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@Sewot where are you? Not seen you on lately. Hope you are well.
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@Lilian Thank you for your concerns and that was kind.
I am well but just learning to be more of a listener.
I learn more that way!
:dance:
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Just glad you are okay @Sewot. It seems to be lacking some of the male sewists. :vintage: :)
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I have a desk mat under my sewing desk (means that I am not damaging the carpet with my chair), and under the foot pedal, I have one of these. (https://static.bhphoto.com/images/images500x500/kensington_k55888ww_wrist_rest_mouse_pad_1533910960_1428471.jpg)
Its a wrist support mouse pad. The underside is sticky, so it doesn't slide forward. And my heel rests on the gell wrist support, giving my foot better support. Without it, I tend to hold my foot up to press on the pedal, which did my instep and heel no end of damage.
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Oh okay.
I will see what I can come up with.
I think the other males may be just in their caves in deep thought but that's okay.
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That could be a game-changer. Anyone else turn their foot pedal round so it's operated with the heel instead of the toes? I do, find it more comfy when my back is not playing nicely. Doesn't seem to move around as much either - Brucie bonus!
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I'm never sure which way round it should be if I'm honest :|
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Anyone else turn their foot pedal round so it's operated with the heel instead of the toes?
That sounds a bit like riding a bike around backwards ;) although I do raise my heel on a small box and use a strip of non-slip mesh for my overlocker & coverstitch foot.
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I saw something on FB the other day, someone was asking about a wooden contraption she has acquired with her machine, and it turns out the it goes over the foot, and it seems to do a great job.
Will have a look for a picture...
Jessie