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Old 09-22-2010, 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by SheilaS
Originally Posted by wolph33
I have two Husqvarna machines-and love them both.tAhey do not have built in IDT but you can buy a walking foot for them.
With the walking foot, what happens if you are doing something that requires a special foot, such as inserting a zipper? Does it mean you can only use the walking foot for straight or stitches that only need a zig-zag foot? So if I was attaching a decorative cord that requires a couching foot, I couldn't use the walking foot as well? I sometimes make curtains, as well as cushions, quilts, dressmaking & want to get into machine embroidery too, so this is a relevant issue for me.
That's why I prefer the Pfaff. The IDT works with any foot. I think some of the new models of other machines now have their version of the IDT. I know Elna does, and I'm pretty sure the Viking does.
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