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I do all my binding by hand.I have never used my sewing maching.
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Just watch your fingers. With entire open front I ran my finger too close and sewed right through my index finger and nail. Now I lay a seam ripper flat against foot front edge to prevent a repeat performance.
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Originally Posted by hopetoquilt
(Post 5235864)
The walking foot is excellent for adding the binding.
You know the hair clip looking binding clips? I read that some quilters use them to help keep the binding and quilt aligned when initially sewing the binding on (as in before they turn it to the front/back). That would help too. I can't wait to try that suggestion. |
Thanks for posting this right before I have to sew binding on a T-shirt quilt with fleece backing. It would be a nightmare if you hadn't reminded me to use the walking foot. I have not quilted in a while and tend to forget things in between projects.:shock:
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Honestly, I don't know the difference between a walking foot and any other kind. Whatever is on my machine, about a 45 yr old Kenmore, is what I use for all my sewing, quilting, binding, etc.
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O yeah it's a necessity.
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I agree 100%. I use my walking when quilting except for free motion. I have only been at this for two years and wish there was a book of hints for beginners! Dianne
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I always use my walking foot to do bindings or anything that has layers. It really makes a difference.
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I have a dual feed on my machine, which makes it like a walking foot, and I use it everyday for everything, even piecing, and it makes all the difference in the world. I don't know if it is considered a true walking foot or not. I also have a walking foot that I can attach to my machine, but this dual feed seems to do the job.
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Yes, walking foot for long stretches of straight lines!
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