How to Make a Non-Slip Pad for Sewing Machine Foot Pedal

Click here to get supplies: bit.ly/nonslipf... . Vanessa shows us how to make a quick and easy non slip pad to keep the foot pedal of your sewing machine from sliding around! Learn how to cut fabric on the bias, make bias tape using a bias tape maker, sew on bias tape, read a ruler, and more! Get supplies by clicking the link below:
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[@larrys5022]

Leave an opening in the cross piece and you can put the elec plug wire through it and that will also keep the pad in place. Nice idea!

[@annaibarra3447]

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[@annaibarra3447]

Wonderful clear tutorial ❤

[@sylviapineda6717]

you have solve the running foot machine pedal, thanks alot, palm springs, ca.

[@christinemiller5395]

Do you have any tutorials on sewing PVC/Vinyl without sticking to the pressure foot or feed dog ?

[@audreyderby5926]

This seems like a great idea. I have to say that I have this "liner" under my foot pedal. It does NOT work on hardwood floors....pedal slips away just like without anything under it! Frustrating ....

[@audreyderby5926]

Mine does as well….on hardwood, laminate OR vinyl flooring. Foot pedal slides away…

[@susancedar8069]

I didn't need it, but I am so glad you explained 7/8ths for people who might need it. I think your stuff is great!

[@BEVISA1219]

I love your videos, because I learn a lot, not only the project but also other techniques that serve multiple projects. thank you very much for sharing your knowledge

[@jackieostrander9667]

I have seen you on a sewing machine tutorial, but I didn't know you had a channel. I am sorry. I am subscribed now.

[@jlynn8843]

I HAVE to sew barefoot!! I'm always walking around the house in slippers, but I cannot sew with them.. This is the first time I've heard of anyone else mentioning anyone sewing barefoot!! I thought I was the only one! Lol It just feels "right" 🙂 Thanks for sharing, all your tutorials are GREAT ❤

[@marysinclair1917]

I too sew barefoot. I don't like having shoes/slippers, cant feel the pedal properly

[@hattiedraper1061]

Me too! It’s good to know I’m not alone and that others do this too. I’ve had some funny looks from others like when a visitor or delivery comes and I explain why I’m answering the front door with only one slipper on.

[@MEC03]

I do it too!

[@PeleLua1]

I’m always barefoot! Have to feel the grip on that pedal.

[@metchitube]

I am the same, I love to feel the pedal 🙂

[@mouseboots46]

If you have trouble making the bias lay smoothly around the corners, preshaping with the iron (before applying to the item) helps a lot.

[@CraftyGeminiCreates]

+mouseboots46 such a great tip!

[@marthandlovu2176]

Hi Gemini thanks to have this pattern I was struggling my foot padel is moving I'm going to try tell me were can I get the non-slip material I'm from South africa 🇿🇦 Gauteng

[@ericabates5361]

Hello, this is a fab Idea! 😁 I sit at my high kitchen table & my pedal is on a foot stool 😋 & always falls off the stool 💕 Erica x

[@terryivey5374]

Just what I needed! Thank you :) I have a roll of that non skid liner just calling to me .

[@Jake92574]

You have no idea how many times my foot chases my sewing machine pedal. Like doing a one footed tap dance. haha! Will give this a go. Thanks.

[@CraftyGeminiCreates]

+Jake92574 I used to do that same dance all of the time!! :)

[@vrindagiri1169]

:):):):)

[@jeniferalvarez2914]

I love this! It works great and it was super easy to make! 🥰

[@mscashwell]

Wonderful instructor. Had to subscribe.

[@delialeonortorres7150]

No entiendo nada de Inglés, pero me encanto este proyecto y lo voy a hacer!!! Gracias!!💙💙💙💜💜💜

[@chriscasey2322]

Vanessa, you are so EASY to follow! every one of your demonstrations have been so easy to understand and they all "work" perfectly! I have the feeling that you are a good friend that I have know for a long time! THANK YOU! You're the greatest!

[@queenopearls]

Vanessa, thank you! This is so cool and MUCH better than the non-slip I have just laying on the floor. I can see this looking like a flip flop! :) I'll have to figure out how to do it but I'll do it! Thanks!!

[@deniseharris9363]

Great explanation of mitering the bias tape! After 5 years of quilting no-one ever explained this well and I always wondered why it would not match up sometimes. Thanks again Vanessa for an excellent tutorial!!!

[@CraftyGeminiCreates]

+Denise Harris I'm so glad you found that to be helpful!

[@KamleshGuptaArts]

very nice & awesome tool piping maker

[@susanthiel2255]

Totally loved this video! I just made one today , works great!♥️

[@merrilynhurd3692]

Thanks. My foot peddle is AL WAYS moving. Great idea.

[@Robgra]

This is a great idea for when I take my machine to a friend's house. My pedal tends to leave marks so I usually put down some craft paper under it so I don't stain their carpet. Thank you for another great tutorial

[@charlenejutras1595]

It always amazes me that you come up with such fresh ideas every week! I have slippery laminate floor in sewing room-definitely going to give this a try. Thanks!

[@gloriakreiser3066]

I cannot wait to make one of these for my foot pedal. Thank you for the tutorial

[@TheTrulyroman]

Such a useful video! Not just about making a non-slip mat, but bias binding tips as well. Homely advice for non-professional home sewers like me! Thank you.

[@KnitOutTheJams]

Oh my god this is actually amazing. My studio floor is linoleum and it goes everywhere.

[@veecastro6028]

Omg. love it. my foot petal is brand new and, you know, it still flows to the curve of how I wrapped the power cord and slides every where. thanks so much for this video

[@kostasrotary5387]

send us a video while sewing with foot action!

[@cheri6905]

This is great! I have wood flooring where I sew, so this will be nice to use, and your directions are so clear & concise. Thank you!

[@annmccraven]

Thank you for this idea and wonderful tutorial. I am going right now and make one.

[@mariecraig239]

I am an advanced sewer and truly enjoy your tutorials, I am always looking for tips and tricks, your teaching method is top notch you are easy to listen to and precise. Thank you!

[@camf53]

Very cute! I am going to make a few for my machines tonight!

[@melindarecord]

You are awesome ... this tutorial is EXCELLENT! Thank you!

[@karenprim5295]

good idea! Mine is always walking away! LOVE your video! Have made soooo many projects and your so easy to understand! Best in 2016 :)

[@jenniferfarsh675]

Thank you for always taking the time to explain in detail little things like how to line up bias strips! I always have uneven bias tape and now I now why!

[@samanthagarrett9411]

+Jennifer Farsh me too! I was wondering why my strips were uneven. Glad to know it's not just me! LOL :)

[@CraftyGeminiCreates]

+Jennifer Farsh you are so welcome! I love to make it as easy as possible ;)

[@kayjinks9395]

Thanks Vanessa!!!!! I was just getting ready to buy those ready made expensive pads for 5 sewing machines, now I can make these!.....

[@TrishaThreeOwlThreadsLLC]

I've had a similar project on my list of "to-do's" for over a year, but THIS one is the best I've seen! Can't wait to make this one soon!!

[@CraftyGeminiCreates]

+Trisha @ Three Owl Threads LLC We'd love to see a photo on the Crafty Gemini Creates Facebook page when you do! :)

[@jackpyle16]

When sewing these mats, I put a couple sheets of computer paper under the mat just to the left edge of the presser foot. The mat will move smoothly as you sew. Be careful not to sew the paper to the fabric. If you do you can pull the paper from the stitching. Great video! From, Nancy P

[@cazfromoz1]

I really like this demo! Vanessa :) is super practical and explains EVERYTHING we need to know to finish the project. I'll be making one for my machine AND for gifts... THANK YOU! Just curious, why does your machine drop down at the back when sewing the final strip on? Is that an accessory drawer feature?

[@bijouxw1014]

Great idea, I was trying to find a better way that taping non slip stuff in the foot. I was having trouble viewing with the HUGE subtitles blocking everything you did. Is there another viewing mode??? As usual really like all your videos. Big fan.

[@marjoriemojica5927]

I will definitely do this. Thanks

[@carmellabaker6000]

This is amazing, I love how you take you time in explaining each step. Thank you

[@Saucyakld]

Wow, wish I knew this trick sooner, always chasing the foot underneath my table so now i am off to sew one, thank you Vanessa !!! xxx

[@CraftyGeminiCreates]

+Tina Wemyss now you can fix that problem!! :)

[@Saucyakld]

I sewed mine and Vanessa, it is so good, so thank you girl, love you! xxx

[@antonnbailey9398]

+Tina Wemys

[@trishatillman1464]

This is the first time I've watched your tutorial's and I love them! You are awesome and soooooo easy to follow and understand!

[@rainbowgames1]

I’m considering this as a solution to keep my keyboard sustain pedal from moving. Does this keep the pedal from moving on both carpeted and uncarpeted floors?

[@limdaowens6140]

Wonderful solution! You are a great teacher. I look forward to seeing more from you. This is my first utube I’ve seen from you!!

[@judithdrew7542]

Just went to dollar store to buy the rug pad thing to use to make my own.... So simple....

[@marysinclair1917]

I found it difficult to get the binding on, 1. the rubber sticks to the machine, 2. I have to pull the binding behind the pressure foot, and the binding seems too narrow to go round the rubber and also keeping the rubber straight. It turns out wobbly after sewing.

[@buttermilkbaysoap9416]

I’m not sure how that strip works on the pad. I wish you showed how that actually works In Conjunction with the pedal placement. Front of the pedal or behind the pedal. I’m sure I will figure it out.

[@donnabailey947]

On and on and on. My God she could have been refitting a 747. Ive never seen anyone go into such long winded directions for a damned footpad that isn’t going to work in the first place. Another job for mr duct tape. Done, fini.

[@helendensmore9529]

I have tried this but had trouble with it marking my wood floors. Any soplution? I hate chasing the foot pedal, wish I still had my cabinet with the knee pedal, Thanks

[@MsLvianney]

Vannesa, My rotary cutter no longer sharp. what should I do to make it sharp again? The cutter just sharp on the beggining, after 2 or 3 times, its not working.

[@FLSiegl]

Hi Crafty Gemini Just finding your neat crafty site. Just wondering if you would recommend putting a piece of fabric under the foot pad; and just attach the binding all together?

[@KristiChan1]

I've designated a rubber jar lid opener to keep my pedal from sliding, but this looks infinitely nicer lol.

[@marysinclair804]

Hello Vanessa, please could you answer my query. I have tried to make these foot pedal mats, but its tough getting the stitching and needle through the rubber, please could you give me an idea of what settings to use on machine, i tried doing the zig zag stitch but its tough getting the needle through and the stitch is too close together, i feel i am forcing the fabrics/rubber through. thank you for reading my enquiry.

[@marysinclair804]

hello, I have tried a couple of these, they are very hard to sew with the rubber sheeting. What machine settings are you using and which foot. thank you

[@hiranperera5489]

hi.this is fantastic.u gave a great thing for me.i also use the pedal it's realy difficult to keep in a place and pedal.this is great.any other tips pls let me no.and my pedal having a problem.if I can get about that pls let me no I want to get instructions from u.thank u very much.regards hiran.

[@balla6010]

Love looking at your videos you explain things really well. thankyou

[@desmirage]

This is a very nice video - easy to follow your directions. I am wondering if you could demonstrate the use for the added strap at the end of the video. Thanks so much.

[@Vintagekindagirl3]

I can finally stop looking for my pedal all the time. And I can do it in style! Thanks Vanessa!

[@lauriconley7194]

Still slides on the carpet! I'm going to try some rug liners instead of shelf liner. So frustrating!

[@fraimaalvarez3512]

De este proyecto, lo que más me gusta es: lo sencillo que haces el biés o sesgo, te veo casi a diario, gracias

[@aliciaroot2201]

Wow!! I should do this, so cute! I hate my slippery foot peddal. Yeah☺❤💜💙💛

[@chantalida53]

Thank you very much, great and very useful tutorial.

[@bethcooley9224]

I love this idea. I have just been stuff on the floor. This so much nicer. Great for taking to sewing classes with the linoleum. Thanks.

[@marysinclair1917]

hi vanessa, so far I have tried 4 pads. the stitching is tight and rubber is uneven. I tried to change the settings. What settings should I use, e.g. tension, stitch width and length and stitch type.

[@terisanders6616]

I like this idea. I'm always searching for that silly presser foot!!!

[@marysinclair1917]

how were you able to sew that rubber without putting paper underneath as it refuses to move when sewing. how come the black one remains flat and the beige one a little lumpy. what are your machine settings and tension.

[@barbarakennelly2520]

I have large Pfaff pedal foot that travels. Would leaving the corners square be acceptable?

[@Cindy1956ful]

You can also hot glue the non skid material to the bottom of your pedal. Or wrap the bottom with rubber bands.

[@Tam-te5nh]

Great project! Thank you!

[@marysinclair804]

Do you think that using a walking foot might help move the rubber forward

[@margaret-peggysedlak1927]

Great video! what is your favorite cordless iron, looking to buy a new one, thank you

[@carolynperez862]

Not sure how the strap accross holds the foot in place, I thought you would sew the edges and insert the pedal somehow so it would hold it in place?

[@karenmcgrady6349]

My machine is at my dining table and the foot pedal likes to creep underneath the divider between the table legs. It gets stuck under there and my sewing machine is suddenly on auto pilot...which is scary. I'm going to try this! Looks like a great idea.

[@CraftyGeminiCreates]

+Karen McGrady I have definitely been there before! Love making these for all of my sewing machines :)

[@kritykat69]

I like this. I must admit that I sew in bed. I have a grocery list of chronic illnesses and it's just easier to be in bed. so I don't use my foot pedal. I have a stash of the rubber grip from when I had my laminate wood floors put in. gave me an idea to embellish the ones I put under furniture!

[@CraftyGeminiCreates]

+Kristi Carr That's a great way to adapt this! Love it!

[@GrandmasBeans1]

Wow, this is a great idea for a common problem! Wish I'd had it before I spent money to buy one. Also, I love your cutting mat... the color is so easy to read, and I really like the markings. What brand and size is your mat? Thanks for the tutorial, and for the info.

[@CraftyGeminiCreates]

+GrandmasBeans It's an Olfa cutting mat. Here's a link to the ones that MSQC carries, unfortunately the grey one is not one they carry. www.missouriquiltco.com/shop/browse/2451

[@heatherhewlett1589]

What is the benefit to cutting the fabric for the binding on the bias? It is because the fabric will go around the curve more easily with this cut or is it just personal preference?

[@CraftyGeminiCreates]

+Heather Hewlett This is where you'll have the most stretch in the fabric, making it easier to curve around the non-slip pad. :)

[@Earendilgrey]

I need to make one of these. Maybe it will help me not tip mine over all the time.

[@CraigsOverijse]

Super nice idea just changed my machine and new pedal is so light compare to the old one it shoot across the floor

[@jackpyle16]

What is the brand of your bias tape maker? Where can I find one?

[@NolaGB]

My house is 100 years old and I have hardwood floor throughout the house. I've been using some of the non-slip shelf liner under the pedal for some time, but it still migrates and my foot has to search for it all the time. Such a bother!! Ha! Think I might have to put a rug of some sort under the machine cabinet. Maybe THEN that darn pedal will stay put! Not too thrilled with the rug idea because of all the thread that will fight being picked up.

[@CraftyGeminiCreates]

+NG B I love hardwood floor, but it can be a pain sometimes!!

[@lilian2164]

So very talented for a young lady . Well done. Nice videos.

[@robynwilliams6185]

if trouble with sewing on rubbery mat use teflon foot or put regular clear tape on foot to help it slide better. make sure it has room for hole.

[@bettybodnar7110]

works great made one last night pedal didnt move at all thxs so much

[@Gizele707]

Hi. Just didn't understand what's the border purpose?

[@Victor-k8d5j]

What's the thing you are using to work on the bias binding?

[@A41Leslie]

I already use the carpet underlayment which is similar to the shelf liner for my machine pedals. But your idea would make them look so much better and would make a nice gift for my youngest granddaughter who got a sewing machine for Christmas. Great Job!

[@CraftyGeminiCreates]

+A Leslie How awesome that she got a machine and you can now share this wonderful hobby!

[@lindacampbell2329]

Do you have a video doing a cassrole carrier ? Love how you do these things

[@angy2605able]

What a great idea! I recently came across this problem with my new sewing area which has a wooden floor and the foot pedal just gradually slides away from me. This will definitely be my next project, problem solved! Thanks so much for sharing, love your tutorials ☺. Angela x

[@CraftyGeminiCreates]

+Angela Banks This will change the way you sew for life! :)

[@phyllis26red]

Great ideal thank you sharing, i use one of them.

[@RosieCarl]

Hi Vanessa, what kind of needle do you use when sewing through the non-slip stuff?

[@JudyGoldthorp]

+Rosemary Carlson You can use a universal needle. There's no problem sewing through the non slip stuff.

[@RosieCarl]

+Judy Goldthorp Thanks, Judy!

[@claudadionne5700]

This is so neat. I just made 3 so far. I wish to meet you one day, you are so nice I could watch you every day. thanks....

[@CraftyGeminiCreates]

+clauda dionne that is so wonderful! Hopefully we will run into each other in the future!! :)

[@zakiyyahtanzil8477]

Absolutely adorable creation. U R SO-OOO THOUGHTFUL N YO IDEAS. U DEFINITELY HAVE PRECIOUS TUTORIALS THAT IS 2 BE TREASURED. MY SEWING FOOT PETAL DOES GET AWAY FRM ME. IT WON'T NOW. BY THE WAY FUN FABRIC U CHOSE.

[@zakiyyahtanzil8477]

BY THE WAY WHAT KIND OF SEWING NEEDLE

[@CraftyGeminiCreates]

+Zakiyyah Tanzil It's just a regular ol' needle. No need for a special one! :)

[@firedawgysgirl5216]

I have been sewing/quilting for over 40 years, self taught when I was 9 years old, I now have been teaching our grand daughter how to sew. She loves it. Anyway, I just want to say that I love your videos/projects. Even though I have been sewing for an eternity, I still learn new cool stuff from you....thank you

[@zeenathsheikh8152]

Thank you I wiil make one for me God Bless you

[@gianluigipellegrini8663]

Ciao è possibile avere un cenno sulle misure in cm grazie ciao Silvana Italia

[@1amKimmy]

In desperation I tried a couple of 2x4 wood blocks taped together and even they started moving. I'm going to make one (really, more than 1) TODAY! Thanks! :)

[@1amKimmy]

+1amKimmy Oh, and this will be great to take to classes... unlike my blocks of wood. Haha!

[@CraftyGeminiCreates]

+1amKimmy These will be way easier to take to classes than the wood. :)

[@sewcrazybaker]

I've used a chunk of that shelf liner alone to stop the slide for years. MANY years! This is just so much prettier, so I'll have to make a few for use with my many sewing machines! The only machine I won't need it for is my 1889 treadle, which I sometimes use for piecing quilts.

[@CraftyGeminiCreates]

1+Mary Ellen Brennan that is so neat! I love vintage sewing machines ! :)

[@sewcrazybaker]

Vanessa, if you love vintage sewing machines, you should come to see us here in Ohio! My husband restores them and we own close to 300. Need to sell a few to make room for others.

[@sanjusharma761]

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