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Old 12-22-2010, 09:55 AM
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Somerset Val
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Originally Posted by Maia B
Duh? So is it harmful to my machine with the built in dual feed/IDT to use it on deco stitches? The manual doesn't say and nothing was said in the machine training class, but that was mostly a big sales pitch for notions.
I'm not sure about a built-in dual feed but, with a normal walking foot, you can only use it with stitches that progress forwards all the time, ie. the fabric must not be moved sideways. Otherwise, the pattern will be distorted.
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