I'm so upset I could cry
12-09-2010, 04:21 PM
#12
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I have to wait for christmas for my walking foot because mine was broke too. I make several bow tucks with out it. They turned out fine and didn't have a problem sewing them. I just took my time and went slower.
12-09-2010, 04:49 PM
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I don't know what kind of machine you have, but any walking foot breakage or problems I've heard about have always seemed to be with "generic" feet. I know they're more expensive, but you should really consider the foot made by and for your machine.
12-09-2010, 06:09 PM
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FYI- when my walking foot broke the repair man said it was from using it on thick fabric (like bags). He said it isn't meant for using like that. When I make my bags (50 or so per year) I never use the walking foot. I've found that the most important thing is a good needle, even a jeans needle if the fabric is really thick.
Pat
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12-09-2010, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by blzzrdqueen
I was working my my nieces bow tuck bag this evening and my walking foot broke :( My machine seizes with the foot attached. I took the foot apart thinking it needed to be cleaned but there are so many little pieces and I think I lost a couple little pieces and now I can't get it back together. I'm so sad. I have to order a new one now and there are no local shops that carry accessories for my machine so I have to order it online...
I just needed to vent...I think I'll go cry and bury my walking foot in the backyard :(
I just needed to vent...I think I'll go cry and bury my walking foot in the backyard :(
Good Luck with the bag, have faith, you can do it!
12-09-2010, 08:49 PM
#19
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I used a 1/4" foot for making my Bow Tucks purses and I used double sided prequilted fabric on mine also. Joanns seel a generic walking foot. I got my sister one and she loves it. It's for a low shank tho.
12-09-2010, 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by pattypurple
FYI- when my walking foot broke the repair man said it was from using it on thick fabric (like bags). He said it isn't meant for using like that. When I make my bags (50 or so per year) I never use the walking foot. I've found that the most important thing is a good needle, even a jeans needle if the fabric is really thick.
Pat
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