I always use a walking foot for putting on the binding. It is imperative for me to have both sides of the fabric move together so I don't get any stretching. BTW, I love putting on binding with it. I did invest in a 1/4 inch foot and love it, however I am still working on trying to find that area that is a scant 1/4. So if you are in the market for both, they won't sit in the corner when you are sewing, you will probably use them a lot.