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    Old 07-10-2010, 12:08 PM
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    I used my walking foot to bind some quilt squares and loved the way it worked. My question is: Is there a problem using it for general sewing?
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    Old 07-10-2010, 12:16 PM
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    not at all :D there are many here that do...as long as you can adjust it for a 1/4 or scant 1/4" seam :D:D:D
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    Old 07-10-2010, 12:17 PM
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    Unless I really have to use another foot, I always use my walking foot.
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    Old 07-10-2010, 12:33 PM
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    Just back sure your foot "allows" back stitching or any other stitch you might want to try before you do it, broken needles and foot are not fun :?
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    Old 07-10-2010, 01:00 PM
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    Unless I'm stitching in the ditch, I always use my walking foot for all my sewing. I more than likely would use a different foot if I was sewing on applique.
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    Old 07-10-2010, 01:02 PM
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    I use mine for a lot of jobs. Mine accommodates zig zag stitch also.
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    Old 07-10-2010, 04:47 PM
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    I use mine almost all of the time.
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    Old 07-10-2010, 04:52 PM
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    I make a point of attaching binding using my walking foot.
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    Old 07-10-2010, 05:18 PM
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    I've been wanting to ask this question for sooooo long but haven't because I've been a little embarrassed. I started using my walking foot for piecing a couple quilts back because with my regular foot my top fabric always ended up getting pushed a little at the ends. I thought the walking foot was like a crutch and that I just wasn't skilled enough to use a regular foot for piecing. Come to find out now it's a pretty common practice and I'm not alone! I feel so much better now! :)
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    Old 07-10-2010, 05:30 PM
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    Originally Posted by Rural City Girl
    Unless I'm stitching in the ditch, I always use my walking foot for all my sewing. I more than likely would use a different foot if I was sewing on applique.
    Can I ask why you don't use it for stitch-in-the-ditch?
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