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seazteddy 09-22-2010 06:42 PM

I dont know what I am doing wrong. My walking foot doesnt seem to go anywhere unless I pull it through. I do better without the walking foot. ????

Jim's Gem 09-22-2010 06:50 PM

Is the little lever on your walking foot hooked to the needle screw?
This is how it lifts the foot to make the "walking" action.

seazteddy 09-22-2010 07:05 PM

Yes, I took it to the local store to make sure I had installed it right and they said I had but it doesnt feed unless I pull it thru. I don't understand.

grammyp 09-22-2010 07:08 PM

Are your feed dogs up?

tjradj 09-22-2010 08:24 PM

Your local store should do more for you than just say it's installed ok. Get them to find out what the problem is - especially if it's where you bought it from.

MadQuilter 09-22-2010 08:29 PM

Did you increase the stitch length a little?
Can you adjust the pressure at all?
Are the feed dogs up?
Does the machine work fine with the same settings but with a regular foot?

purplefiend 09-22-2010 08:34 PM

You shouldn't have to pull it through, something isn't working properly.

EasyPeezy 09-22-2010 10:33 PM

Maybe if you tell us what machine you are using someone could help you
more. I know that on my Janome the upper feed mechanism must be fully engaged otherwise it won't sew.

seazteddy 09-23-2010 05:59 PM

It is singer, older one about 20 years old. but works great. I cant adjust anything.
Yes the feed dogs are up. I have a cover but then the foot doesnt move at all. I cant even pull it thru.
It works fine with all the other feet.
I thought I had to pull it thru, then I saw others using their foot and they wern't dragging like I do.
I don't know who to go to find out what is wrong?

Maride 09-23-2010 06:16 PM

Can you post a picture of the walking foot installed?


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