Thursday, 24 April 2014

Fast Fixes For Troubles With Sewing Machine Electronic Foot Controls

By Eloise Hewitt


Living in this world that puts emphasis on originality and creativity, it is not really surprising to know that more and more individuals are considering creating their own ensembles. Be it for creating outfits to be worn during work, events or parties, sewing definitely has advantages. One of the perks in creating your own attire is that you can be assured that you will be the only one wearing it. There is nothing more embarrassing, especially for ladies, than finding someone who wore the exact same attire as you did. Designing your own garb is also a positive outlet for all that trapped creativity and imagination inside you. Also, since you make your own clothes, this hobby can also help you save on your clothing finances. There are a lot more reasons to consider this hobby, but for sure you all know them by heart.

So, you have also seen the wonders of a personalized garb. You want to try making your own clothes and take on after well known couturiers. You want to show off your own creations to your friends and office mates and make them die with envy. You want all of these and more so you buy yourself a machine that you think works for you, preferably one that has fascinating sewing machine electronic foot controls.

A foot control, also known as a foot pedal, is a standard device that manages your sewing speed. You can think of the foot pedal as the gas pedal in your car. Both works in more or less the same fashion.

After more projects you may begin to feel that your electric pedal is getting hotter than usual. While it is common for these contraptions to get slightly hot from long periods of usage, you begin to feel alarmed because you do not usually experience this problem. Your first thought is to replace it for a new one so that you can resume without hindrances. You can replace it, of course, after you have considered the following suggestions.

Keep your foot pedal clean. Accumulated dust and dirt can cause it to malfunction, so making a habit of cleaning the thing should do the trick. If you keep your controller clean, it will not overheat.

Sew faster. Even experts say so. The faster you sew, the lesser time you spend stepping on the control. It also helps if you release it completely when you stop.

Look out for defective wires. They may not be conducting electricity as well as they used to. You can try unplugging to see if this would help.

Visit your dealer. All products come with a warranty to ensure consumers of the quality of their products. Most machines come with a two year warranty period, so you will be able to save from spending your hard earned money.

You can also ask help from friends in the same circles who may have experienced the same foot controller problems. Remember, sewing is a growing hobby. There are a lot of people whom you can just go to seek the solution to your problem. The earlier you do something about it, the lesser time you can spend worrying.




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