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Originally Posted by rjwilder
(Post 8228549)
Make sure you have the correct size needle in your machine. Your needle could be dull if it has been used a lot. Clean out all the lint, make sure the bobbin is in correctly too. My neighbor and I were sewing together yesterday, her machine started messing up, we did all the above and it's working perfectly now.
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Originally Posted by klswift
(Post 8228636)
I believe that after you have started using a walking foot, you will wonder why you didn't get one a long time before! I find that I use my foot other than just on a quilt. I think (but not sure) I would give up a zipper foot before I give up my walking foot.
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yup agree w/all above...can't live w/o my walking foot...I have one for all of my machines...Vintage Singers, New Singers, Husq Vikings. First thing I search out when I pick up a machine. I found by not having one and trying to quilt I'd get fabric bunch up on the back and then I'd have to pull out stitching ...once I got that walking foot no more issue.
I use it for binding, applique, quilting line by line or echo's anything layered. |
Well, folks, everyone's advice was excellent! I picked up my walking foot this AM and started using it soon thereafter. OMG! What an improvement! My stitch length consistency is greatly improved. I think the biggest thing I need to be mindful of at this point is my stitching speed to really have the perfect consistency. Well, as perfect as any of can be that is, lol. Thank you all again. As always, great advice here and greatly appreciated.
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Originally Posted by NJ Quilter
(Post 8228242)
I am just beginning to machine quilt. So far I have only done hand quilting. But the need to get things completed in a more timely manner has driven me to machine quilting.
Currently I'm doing echo, straight line quilting on my DSM with a regular foot. Don't own a walking foot at this point. Tension is fine but I'm noticing that my stitch length is not consistent. Is this simply a product of my pulling/pushing the sandwich?? I suppose I should try some gloves to help move the fabric more gently/consistently?? Or do I need to bite the bullet and invest in a walking foot for my machine? Any/all thoughts/comments welcome. Thanks. |
Is a walking foot the same as the Bernina dual feed?
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Originally Posted by NJ Quilter
(Post 8228845)
Well, folks, everyone's advice was excellent! I picked up my walking foot this AM and started using it soon thereafter. OMG! What an improvement! My stitch length consistency is greatly improved. I think the biggest thing I need to be mindful of at this point is my stitching speed to really have the perfect consistency. Well, as perfect as any of can be that is, lol. Thank you all again. As always, great advice here and greatly appreciated.
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Originally Posted by lolagrace
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Now that you have a walking foot, perhaps check out the book titled "WALK, Master Machine Quilting with Your Walking Foot". I picked up a copy a while ago and wow, talk about all the different things you can do with the walking foot. Have fun!
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NJ, I was happy to read your current posts that you are having much success with your new walking foot. It’s one of those things where you might say “how did I live without it?” Happy quilting, Joanne
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