Chasing the foot control

fixedgearhead · 2007-01-09T20:30:02+00:00

I got tired of chasing my foot control around the rug while sewing. Ihave tried mouse mads and other things to no avail. I had some rubberunder carpet stuff that we use under some oriental carpets to keep themfrom slipping. It is thin and rubbery and works well for the carpets soI thought it might be useful. I cut an appropriately sized piece andused some 3M super 77spray adhesive on it and then placed it on thebottom of the foot control. Bingo, no more slipping and sliding andplaying footsie with the control. I sewed all day and that controlnever moved an inch. It in no way affects the operation of the controlas it is attached to the outside bottom and does nothing but provideresistance. I had used the machines on bare floors for years and neverhad any problems until I carpeted the sewing room to try to make itwarmer. I applied the same stuff to all the foot controls and now haveslip free sewing on all the machines. I hope this will be of use toanybody who has that same trouble as I did. You might be able toduplicate the same effect with rubber shelf liner, but what I usedshould be available from any carpet store that sells area rugs.John Taylor

Jan 09, 2007 40 Replies

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