Best Sewing Machine for DIY

**P-Dub** · 08-06-2018, 15:32

Barefoot makes sense -- I usually do that as well.

Another trick is to turn the floor pedal around, so that the high side is closest to you. It seems weird, but somehow it makes it easier to regulate the speed.

**ReginaD.** · 08-06-2018, 23:05

Originally Posted by scrope

Some of the machines, like my Pfaff 1171, have a "sew slow" button which halves the speed. On other machines, it's a switch on the foot pedal. Especially useful for those starting out or if you are trying to do something difficult.

It may sound strange but I sew barefoot because I like to feel the pedal and I have more feedback with the foot control.

Originally Posted by P-Dub

Another trick is to turn the floor pedal around, so that the high side is closest to you. It seems weird, but somehow it makes it easier to regulate the speed.

About creepy Singer - It was a long time ago and I was just a kid. So I don't remember, why it was working that way. Maybe slow button was broken(
Now I'm using pedals, but I've never thought to use it barefoot. Next time I'll definitely try this. Thanks for your comments and tips!

**Bandano** · 02-18-2019, 10:14

I have used about two sewing machines in my lifetime. The first one I was using was taking from me by my younger sister because she loved it so much. I had no choice but to buy another one because sewing machine is an item that gives me joy at home.

**Bandano** · 03-12-2019, 03:29

Originally Posted by Bandano

I have used about two sewing machines in my lifetime. The first one I bought along with this product was taking from me by my younger sister who is into online job because she loved it so much. I had no choice but to buy another one because sewing machine is an item that gives me joy at home.

My machine just got spoiled. I'm not sure if this one I bought is a good product.