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Is this normal? Lag with Foot Pedal Simple Question
jylu97 Member since 6/13/12 Posts: 5	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 6/24/12 6:50 PM Hi, I have a Janome 6260 Quilter's Choice and it seems that when I take my foot off the pedal, it takes a couple of stitches and then stops. It kind of drives me nuts because I am a beginner and can't seem to get the hang of this. Is it normal for a machine not to stop on a dime when you take your foot off the pedal? I almost want to buy another machine because of this. I also wish I had an adjustable foot pedal. Thanks! Liz
beginagain   Intermediate KY USA Member since 10/30/06 Posts: 268	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 6/24/12 7:23 PM I have this machine. If I set it to stop with the needle down; it takes an extra stitch or two. To avoid this, stop just before you need to. Tap the pedal gently to take one stitch at a time. I don't have this problem when I stop with the needle up. ------ If you wait for the perfect time to start, you'll never start.
heathergwo Advanced Beginner CA USA Member since 11/14/11 Posts: 766	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 6/24/12 8:23 PM I agree with beginagain. If you have the needle to stop in the "down" position, it will make one (sometimes two) more stitches. Either change that setting (if you can) or do as she says and stop ahead of time. It will probably become easy to do with more practice and then, when you have a different machine in the future, you'll be used to your old one! If you like the machine in other respects, I would change it just for that, but that's my opinion. ------ Brother Innovis 1250D Singer Curvy 8763 Brother 1034D Janome 385.19606 Brother 2340CV
clotheshorse   Intermediate BC CANADA Member since 3/24/10 Posts: 632	Login to reply to this post In reply to jylu97 << Like this post Date: 6/24/12 8:58 PM I guess it depends on the machine, both my Vikings and my Pfaff stop on a dime. ------ Viking D1, 1+, Pfaff 7570, Singer 503 Rocketeer, 66, 15-91, Featherweight 5 Flock, Babylock Enlighten & Coverstitch and Pfaff Creative Performance
karen149   Intermediate CA USA Member since 3/4/05 Posts: 2520	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 6/25/12 0:23 AM This can be typical of today's electronic machines. You learn to take your foot off a couple stitches ahead of time.
Betakin Advanced AZ USA Member since 4/22/04 Posts: 7279	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 6/25/12 1:54 AM Some Janome machines do an auto locking stitch especially after using some of the deco stitches.
iSewQuiltArt Advanced AUSTRALIA Member since 4/4/08 Posts: 3216	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 6/25/12 2:51 AM Different brands and models have different degrees of foot pedal and needle responsiveness, including how many if any extra stitches are taken. I agree, any machine that continues to cruise on along on its own is annoying. Maybe you can learn to anticipate its ways and stop two stitches before you need to so the stitches end up in the right place, but you may always still find this annoying. ------ Quilting up a storm Bernina Girl
Sancin   Intermediate CANADA Member since 3/20/05 Posts: 25	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 6/25/12 3:49 AM I have this machine and while I have rarely had the problem discussed, I occasionally have difficulty starting the machine when I put pressure on the foot to initiate sewing. I have to stop and touch the wheel to start it. I purchased the machine at a steal so just live with it and I don't care for the Janome dealer here (actually don't trust him). It is interesting to read these comments. Perhaps it is the nature of the beast. Would love to hear if others have my problem and how the cope with it.
SheBear0320   Advanced MB CANADA Member since 4/8/08 Posts: 2793	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 6/25/12 10:46 AM I have a Janome MC 7000 which does this and I've just learned over time that if stopping in a very specific spot is required that I stop ahead of that spot and hand-wheel into the exact spot. That is really my only gripe with this work horse of a machine -- and it does the greatest bar tacks. On my newer Janome DC 3050 -- the machine stops on a dime regardless of whether it's in needle up or needle down mode. The response between the foot pedal and the needle is perfect. ------ Sheila "sewing very slowly to fill an empty closet" 2012/2013 Stash Busting Sew-Along: 27.25 yards sewn (as of 05/15/13) 21.75 yards purchased (as of 05/15/13)
ilesliemy   Advanced TX USA Member since 2/25/05 Posts: 740	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 6/25/12 10:51 AM All of my Bernina's stop the instant I rock my foot back on the foot pedal. Leslie ------ Bernina Gal

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