What a Difference
 

They are very helpful!

I bought a very inexpensive Brother machine because I was having trouble with my Pfaff and put it in the shop. I had to buy a walking foot for the Brother machine and you're right...it's priceless.

Since then, I've wandered back to my16 year old Pfaff Tiptronic 2020, which is very tired, but still sews ok, and it has a much better feed dog, along with a built in walking foot, so I'm happy to be using it again, at least until it gives up the ghost completely. lol

I waited a long time to get a walking foot...I'd never be without one now! I use it on things other than quilts, tote bags and such. It makes such a difference!

absolutely!

I agree about the walking foot! Makes all the difference! i always use it to do my bindings.

Thanks for the information.

You've convinced me to dig mine out ;o)

I cannot imagine putting on binding without a walking foot, The walking foot for my Bernina was very expensive; but it has been worth every cent.

I had been quilting for almost a year before I was able to get one as a christmas gift and I thank my mom everyday for such a wonderful christmas gift. I use it for everything unless I am using my fmq foot. or this zig zag choppy thing foot that puts a sorta like serger edge to things.

I will give this a try in the near future. Thanks for the heads up!! :)

I could not quilt without mine. Use it all the time.

I use mine too. Mine came with my machine and I didn't know what to use it for. Then I happened to watch a tutorial on Youtube and decided to give it a try. My goodness, it is so much easier when you use the right tools for the job.:)

Everyone should have the zig zag choppy thing foot. (I just couldn't resist. I love your description.) LOL

I use mine too! and for piecing as well...much more accurate for me.

A walking foot is the only way to go when attaching binding. And when you think about it, that totally makes sense since the quilt is the same thickness it is when you are doing the actual quilting. My Janome has a built in walking foot and it's a snap to just pull it down whenver I need it.

I have never used mine, but sounds like I need to try it! I do all my bindings by machine, so this might be a good chance to, thanks for the heads up!...

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.

Would you believe they are also making them for a lot of the vintage machines, as well! Even featherweights.

Binding is impossible to apply smoothly without a walking foot! I have one for my old Singer 401A, paid around $12 for it on eBay several years ago. Wouldn't think of getting one for my old Bernina! Too expensive.

I do all my binding by hand.I have never used my sewing maching.

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.

I use the hair clip looking clips ALL the time for my bindings, along with using my walking foot. Got them at JoAnns quite some time ago using 50% off coupons or the 50% off notions sale.

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:

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.

O yeah it's a necessity.

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

I always use my walking foot to do bindings or anything that has layers. It really makes a difference.

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.

Yes, walking foot for long stretches of straight lines!

LOVE the walking foot! It's a very expensive accessory for Berninas but it has saved me more than once from seeking counselling and/or throwing things!

I have to admit: when I used Janome, I only used 3 feet: Quilting/darning, walking foot and one that you use with over-lock stitch. Now that I use a Pfaff, I only use the one that locks the feeding arm down and quilting. Nice, Nice, Nice!

i guess if you were struggling with your binding shifting, you weren't using the glue down method. i glue and heat set my bindings down and don't have a problem with them moving.

now that i am quilting on my vintage machines, a walking foot may be a challenge to find but the gluing method makes a walking foot unnecessary. it's probably a good thing too.:)

LOVE my walking foot!

I, too, have discovered the beauty of the walking foot. It is great and after using one, it is difficult to go back to not using one.

It's funny how different people are! My walking foot will never see the light of day again. I couldn't get over how much of a better experience it was to do it without the walking foot!

Yes, I find a walking foot my best friend when I'm working with anything more than one layer.

I think I am building some sort of shrine to my 45-yr-old Pfaff (it still occupies the sewing table). I also bought an inexpensive Brother and am trying to like it, but the quality and control are nothing like the Pfaff. I did buy some sort of walking foot for the Brother and need to put it on and try it.

After fifty years sewing, maybe I should try the walking foot.:o