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Joe 04-08-2010 05:40 PM

Can I use sewing feet made by singer with my Brother sewing machine? I have a VX-1120.

craftybear 04-08-2010 05:48 PM

I'm not sure

Pam 04-08-2010 05:55 PM

It depend on your machine. I have a Bernina and Nothing works!! but I bought some adapter feet, and now I am in the game!

mary quite contrary 04-08-2010 05:58 PM

Probably not.

knlsmith 04-08-2010 06:01 PM

sometimes the snap on feet for low shanks will but sometimes they won't. I almost always take my machine when buying feet. I put them on and turn the hand wheel toward me slowly to see if the needle hits anything and that the feed dogs work with the foot

Farmer Girl 04-08-2010 06:01 PM

Babylock feet work fine with Singer, therefore, Brother should, too.

amma 04-08-2010 06:02 PM

Some of the feet are universal, when I buy them online, I email the site and double check to see if they will fit my particular machine. Many are listed as "universal snap on feet" or "universal low shank" etc...

littlehud 04-09-2010 06:47 PM

It really depends on the machine.

needlehappy 04-10-2010 04:16 AM

Feet generally come in two types. A full shank or a clip on type. Most Brothers have clip on's. If your singer is an older machine it may be a shank type, which like Pam said needs an adaptor.

clarerowley 08-10-2010 03:39 PM

The Creative Feet fit all sewing machines because of engineering.

IF you want to take feet from one machine to the next there are things to consider:

1) The snap on bar width
2) The foots opening and how it lines up with the sewing machine needle.

Our adapters that are included with each foot make it so some machines that normally cannot share feet, can. Of course all of our feet will fit all sewing machines because of more than our shanks but you may be able to do what you're trying - just use the hand-wheel to see that the needle clears all sides of the opening in the foot before running the machine.

Lori S 08-10-2010 04:01 PM

I am betting the answer is No. Some of the manufactures have feet that are not even interchangble with in the company. Some models take different feet. I have three sisters we all have machines from the same manufacture ..... none of are walking feet will fit the others , same for free motion.
Mine has a clip at the bottom and unless I use the manufactues feet the needle will hit the foot by about a millimeter.
I have learned the hard way not to believe when they say "fits all ....."
It would be nice if they where , I've got big money in my feet ( no not shoes ha ha) , and the idea of buying a new machine and buying all new feet ...... keeps me from buying a new machine,

wvdek 08-10-2010 04:45 PM

I say no.

oatw13 08-10-2010 05:12 PM

Only one way to find out! Give it a try.

Does it fit? If so, put it on and manually turn the wheel to make sure the needle doesn't hit the foot. If it is okay, sew a few stitches and see what you think.

I use "universal" feet between several machines. Some work better than others on certain machines but they all fit.

dawson.tracy35 08-10-2010 05:18 PM

My singer feet do not fit on my brother machine. The singer is a slant shank and my brother is a short shank. It is a real shame they don't fit. I have a box of feet for my my moms old machine (i still have) and wish i could use them!

I did buy some snap on feet for a bernina that fit on my brother though.. interesting.
Tracy

clarerowley 11-29-2010 08:26 PM

If the feet that came with your Singer have a narrow snap on shank, you will not be able to interchange them. If it has a screw on and the shank is short.. about 3/4"long overall, then you probably can. However, a simple try out should show you. Does the fabric feed? Does the needle clear the opening?

Not much else to be concerned about :)


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