Generic feet
 

Hello! I have a babylock unity and I am needing additional presser feet. I was wondering what any of you thought about the 32 and 42 piece generic sets for sale on amazon. Thanks for all comments and insights.
AngelaZ

I have found generic feet to be okay with the exception being the ruffle and walking feet I have the brother version of your machine and half my feet are generic

I have a Viking and only tried a generic foot once- with a bad outcome. Since then I only purchase feet made for my machine. I figure the extra cost is still less than the repair bill was.
That was 14 years ago- there ( hopefully) has been improvements since then. I would see if they list the machines the feet are good for.

Agree with ckcowl about the Viking, that is *still* a valid issue 14 years later. Trying out each foot in a generic set from Amazon was a scary clunking needle breaking experience... So I now only use Viking feet on the Ruby. I found I did have another non-Viking machine which was able to use about half of the set. Go slow and try out each one.

I have only purchased from my local dealer. She has sales often and I bought them one-by-one as needed for projects. They are all stored in a small plastic case with dividers I labeled.

Love the new machine that came with a case and many feet included. Lucky they all mix with each other.

I have placed orders for other supplies from here with good customer service and shipping.

https://www.sewingpartsonline.com/babylock-blty-unity-sewing-machine-parts.aspx#filter:ptype_gmcfeed_1:$2520Presser$252 0Feet

My Babylock works fine with generic feet. Viking, Pfaff or Bernina I wouldn't even try. Janome, Brother, Babylock and Juki seem to be ok with generic feet.

I just recently purchased a generic quarter inch foot w/seam guide for my Janome 6600 and it works fine. I visited a guild where several of the members had one on the same machine and were very happy with it so I ordered one for myself.

My Viking has all Viking feet, as does the BL......but Ihave found good prices for both at sewingmachinesplus.com...hope it's ok to mention...not affiliated, but a customer of.

I have a Viking Husqvarna Opal and bought a generic spring action quilting foot from Amazon and it worked fine. On the other hand, I had tried a generic walking foot and that didn't work, but was able to give it to a friend that could use it. My other presser feet are all OEM feet.

I have them for my Brother and am very happy with them