Originally Posted by
Learner747
I have read from time to time ya'll talking about a walking foot. What is it used for? Would I benefit if I get one?
Some good comments already about the walking foot.
Many of the newer machines, a walking foot may not be needed as they have gone to a different system to avoid the need to install the walking foot. The words you might see mentioned are Dual Feed for Bernina, Accu-Feed for Janome and I am sure other brands have the equivalent. There are specific feet compatible to the system.
They still have the walking foot offered, but it may not be needed, if one is happy with the results without.
Originally Posted by
annievee
Please tell me what reverse sewing is? I recently got a walking foot and ready to try it. New item but did not come with any instructions.
The use of it above, means simply that ... reversing, or going backwards.
However, often times when quilters say "reverse sewing" they are talking about taking out stitches. Sometimes you will hear it mentioned as "frogging" or "unsewing".