Walking foot
02-06-2011, 01:21 PM
#22
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Find the website for the manufacturer of your machine & go to their website to find what walking foot you need for your model machine. And then you can search to see who has one & compare costs. I just replaced my 15 yr. old walking foot as I just wore it out. I found a "new" one for half the retail price on E-bay.
Originally Posted by Momma_K
Oh Wow!Hate to hear that Jennifer! I don't have one and want to get one. I wouldn't know where to start to get one. I have the Brother Project Runway series only it's like that kind, not the Runway Series it'self, but it's just like it. Make sense? I've been wondering if I could get one for my machine and how much they cost. Anyone know? I just found out I'm going to be a great Aunt 3 times over! So, I'll be doing blankets for a while outside of making one for my Gr8t GD! I'm so blessed!
02-06-2011, 01:32 PM
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I don't know how you can quilt without one. I know I'd have tons of wrinkles and puckers on the back if I didn't use mine. I wonder Jennifer if the foot you purchased was either defective or the wrong one for your machine. A properly working walking foot should make the job so much easier.
02-06-2011, 02:15 PM
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I can't say enough good things about using a walking foot.
No puckers on my borders, sewing binding on is a breeze, and they are awesome for quilting.
I have found many other sewing uses for it too :D:D:D
No puckers on my borders, sewing binding on is a breeze, and they are awesome for quilting.
I have found many other sewing uses for it too :D:D:D
02-06-2011, 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Jennifer22206
I drove 45 minutes to the LQS I like to get it, they showed me how to put it on my machine and it worked for about 15 stitches there. I tried it at home, and it was on the correct way and then the arm fell off. I called the shop again, but "you took it out of the shop, not our problem"
So I called other places to see if I had the right one, and I did, actually got the most help out of Joanns. Took the machine and the foot there, and it completely fell apart.
The feed dogs were up, I did everything right, but it didn't work. I'll never buy another one. Total waste. I'm better off with my hands on each side of the fabric. Been doing it that way for years.
So I called other places to see if I had the right one, and I did, actually got the most help out of Joanns. Took the machine and the foot there, and it completely fell apart.
The feed dogs were up, I did everything right, but it didn't work. I'll never buy another one. Total waste. I'm better off with my hands on each side of the fabric. Been doing it that way for years.
02-06-2011, 02:38 PM
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You need to get the one that is made for your machine by that company. You can get generic ones, but I have found that they are not of the same quality as the ones made by the sewing machine companies. This is one purchase where you shouldn't try to get the cheapest one.
02-06-2011, 02:41 PM
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I would not try to quilt without mine, it makes the whole process much easier, the fabric stays smooth, the back does not wrinkle and it looks much more professional. can't imagine trying to put binding on or std without it.
02-06-2011, 02:50 PM
#30
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I love my walking foot!! It lets everything feed smoothly for straught lines and no puckers and folds - just perfect stitching :)
Jennifer - Sorry to hear about your terrible experience and lack of support from the LQS. I would be very upset too. This foot really is a gem and perhaps in the future you will consider it.
Jennifer - Sorry to hear about your terrible experience and lack of support from the LQS. I would be very upset too. This foot really is a gem and perhaps in the future you will consider it.
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