Walking foot
02-21-2011, 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Nancy S.
Originally Posted by mpspeedy
AS long as the hole in the throat plate and the walking foot is big enough for the zig zag you should have no problem. I use my walking foot almost constantly. I usually quilt my Linus quilts with a decorative stitch that would not be possible if the walking foot wouldn't accomadate the sideways motion.
02-21-2011, 11:52 AM
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I have 2 Brother's and I have always used my walking foot for a zigzag or other decorative stitches. i have never noticed anything wrong with the outcome. I always make sure that the needle is going to clear the opening before I start. Do a hand/roll check before you run it. You could also call the Brother Company and just ask the customer service. they are always so willing to help out. Good Luck!!
02-21-2011, 12:26 PM
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I use mine for zig zag stitch. I check first by taking a few stitches by rolling the needle forward by hand to make sure the needle clears the opening in the foot. Sometimes I have to adjust the needle position. But then it works great, keeps the layers moving smoothly.
My walking foot is a cheap ($18) addition to my ancient Singer. I use it for piecing as well as quilting. I found out it works for zigzag by accident; I forgot to take it off one day when I was zigzagging a patch on old jeans, then noticed how well it kept the layers smooth, even zigzagging backwards. Now I rarely take it off the machine, except when I make another pathetic attempt at FMQ.
My walking foot is a cheap ($18) addition to my ancient Singer. I use it for piecing as well as quilting. I found out it works for zigzag by accident; I forgot to take it off one day when I was zigzagging a patch on old jeans, then noticed how well it kept the layers smooth, even zigzagging backwards. Now I rarely take it off the machine, except when I make another pathetic attempt at FMQ.
02-21-2011, 02:09 PM
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My Bernina QE153's walking foot came with 2 plates an open and a closed one. I haven't tried it, but don't see why deco stitches wouldn't work. Now that this has come up and I've got a quilt really close to binding stage, I'm gonna try using it.
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