free motion with no presser foot?
#1
I am new to quilting and even newer to free motion quilting. Is there any harm in free motion quilting with no presser foot on the machine? I have noticed it would be very easy to get my finger in the way and sew my finger. Other than that it is very to move the fabic to where I want the needle to sew.
Thanks in advance for your input.
Thanks in advance for your input.
#2
My machines do not like sewing without a foot, there is nothing to help hold the fabric down while forming the stitches.
If your machine will work without one, go for it. Just be very careful :D:D:D
If your machine will work without one, go for it. Just be very careful :D:D:D
#5
You'll probably have a problem with stitch quality if you don't use a foot. The sewing machine stitch quality is made to have something hold the fabric down, even momentarily while the thread is pulled up through it. That's why a lot of long arm machines have a hopping foot - it only presses down while the needle is going through the fabric and pulling the thread up, not between stitches.
And as you mentioned - the safety factor. Machine needles are not meant to be used surgically!
And as you mentioned - the safety factor. Machine needles are not meant to be used surgically!
#8
Originally Posted by amma
My machines do not like sewing without a foot, there is nothing to help hold the fabric down while forming the stitches.
If your machine will work without one, go for it. Just be very careful :D:D:D
If your machine will work without one, go for it. Just be very careful :D:D:D
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