Does your sewing machine have an option to sew with a Start/Stop button instead of the foot pedal?  Most do these days (if yours doesn’t – you need to come see us!), with speed control as well.  This feature can be invaluable in free motion work!

The quality of your free motion stitching depends on the combination of how fast or slow you’re moving your fabric along with how fast or slow you’re “driving” the machine pressing the foot pedal.  Use the speed control to set a comfortable speed, press “Start”,  and you just eliminated one of the two variable affecting stitch quality and consistency!  Your speed is now constant and you can focus on simply keeping your fabric moving consistently!  Some models in the Pfaff line even let you keep your foot pedal connected, and you can use it as a break so your hands are on your work at all times!