Is there such a foot?
07-26-2012, 08:01 AM
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Is there such a foot?
I started FMQ yesterday and I'm starting to get the hang of it, I think. 
The main thing that's getting to me is the "hopping" of the darning foot.
Is there such a foot that is open toe and doesn't hop for my machine? I have a brother pc 420.
Thanks for your help.
The main thing that's getting to me is the "hopping" of the darning foot.
Is there such a foot that is open toe and doesn't hop for my machine? I have a brother pc 420.
Thanks for your help.
07-26-2012, 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Skittl1321
Leah Day has videos that show you how to break the spring on your existing foot to keep it from hopping so much.
You want a teeny bit of lift, but some feet really bounce- I don't like that.
You want a teeny bit of lift, but some feet really bounce- I don't like that.
07-26-2012, 11:09 AM
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I watched Leah Day's video on the modification and no matter how little or how much I wrap the rubber band around, the foot does not float at all. 
I've adjusted the pressure foot, dropped and raised the feed dogs and still doesn't float! I'm so discouraged.
I've adjusted the pressure foot, dropped and raised the feed dogs and still doesn't float! I'm so discouraged.
Originally Posted by misskira
Yes! I did this. I also have a pc420, and the foot it came with hops like crazy. I bought a cheapie generic and modified it like Leah day shows and it works so much better for me.
07-26-2012, 11:31 AM
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Just had a thought and tried it. I removed the rubber band and tried it without and guess what, still drags the fabric. I think the metal bar the spring is wrapped around is too long and that's why the modification isn't working.
I think the metal bar the spring is wrapped around is too long and that's why the modification isn't working.
07-26-2012, 11:35 AM
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You may need to purchase a generic foot in order to make the modification. Seems that some feet that come with some machines are too tall to work well with FMQ. Your Brother most likely takes short shank feet.
These threads might help with more info:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...0-t153565.html
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...0-t153565.html
These threads might help with more info:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...0-t153565.html
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...0-t153565.html
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