MadQuilter

Make sure to lengthen the stitch a bit (3 or even 3.5mm) and go slow. Hold a steady tension on both sides of the foot (I generally hold my hands flat on either side) and if you notice anything ruffling, stop and readjust. Good luck. Plenty of people don't use the walking foot.

faykilgore

I agree with doing a basting stitch at the edge of the quilt sandwich. It takes less time that fixing all the slips and tucks. Mostly I notice the problem when my quilting doesn't hold the edge of the border well.

sewwhat85

Wow that sounds like over kill to me there is no way I would do it that way. though I will admit I may have had to many margaritas tonight. I never iron my binding in half and I never pin it to the quilt and only baste my quilt when on the long arm with stitches about 2 inches apart and never use the walking foot and never have tucks in the back or binding.

DresiArnaz

Lucky I didn't have to use pins to sew it to the front. Yay!

The back might be a different story. We'll see. I didn't get that far yet. Errands this afternoon & need to make noms for the fam.

NJ Quilter

I don't use a walking foot either. Same 2.25" width as another poster. Frankly, don't increase my stitch length either, although I probably should. If you are having difficulties that may be the easy fix. I also sew mine to the back by hand.

quiltlin

I use my regular quarter inch food.

carolynjo

I don't use my walking foot either; I just sew the edges of the quilt, then sew the binding to the front and hand sew the back down.

Jo Anne B.

Last month I purchased a walking foot for my vintage 1951 Singer 15-91 and I am so glad that I did! I was able to purchase from Sew Classic (online) for just over $22 with shipping.
I did inquire with the local Singer store and they were considerably more for a generic walking foot.
I agree a walking foot is a good investment! Hope this helps!

quiltingbuddy

I think a walking foot is a must or you risk having the layers shift. I love using my walking foot!

BettyGee

I don't use my walking foot for binding and so far, knock wood, it hasn't been a problem. I sew on my binding to the front of hand stitch it down on the back, works like a charm. So if it ain't broke I'm not fixin' it.