Walking Foot
#32
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Originally Posted by jayelee
I didnt know you werent supposed to zigzag or reverse with a walking foot is that all machines because I use mine for both all the time I use it with all of my fancy stitches
#33
You can use your walking foot (even feed foot) with zig-zag and decorative stitches if the foot was made for zig-zag machines.
But, some decorative stitches move forward and in reverse to complete the designs and with those particular stitches, the even feed is going to fight with the feed dogs to some extent and may result in decorative stitches that aren't real decorative. ;)
If you stick with the stitches that don't use any reverse, sewing with the even feed won't be any different than sewing with the normal zig-zag foot.
But, some decorative stitches move forward and in reverse to complete the designs and with those particular stitches, the even feed is going to fight with the feed dogs to some extent and may result in decorative stitches that aren't real decorative. ;)
If you stick with the stitches that don't use any reverse, sewing with the even feed won't be any different than sewing with the normal zig-zag foot.
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I have Vikings and they have a new walking foot with interchangeable feet, for SID, 1/4", etc. It is so good to not have to change the foot when I want to do a different part of the quilt, just snap on the flat bottom part. I think we all agree a walking foot is one thing we CANNOT do without :!: It is a purchase well worth the money, whatever brand machine you have.
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