Walking foot
02-07-2011, 09:23 PM
#161
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Be sure you're putting the walking foot on exactly right--needle in the right position, presser foot in right position, being sure walking foot is centered so your needle goes through OK and straight through the hole. Lots of things to watch but pay attention to each step, and though it seems hard at first, you will eventually get it and find it hard to imagine you ever did without it. It's such a useful thing to have--that's why the high-end machines are starting to have it built into their newer models.
02-07-2011, 10:26 PM
#165
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I have been quilting for 25 plus years, I finally broke down about five years ago and bought a walking foot, it turned out to be the next best thing to sliced bread for my quilting. I too had problems using it at first, but I went to a sewing machine dealer in town and they showed me how to use it correctly. Once you start using it and learn how it works I'm pretty sure you will want to use it all the time, it really is a great tool once you figure it out :D :lol:
02-07-2011, 10:37 PM
#166
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The one criticism of a walking foot that I have is that you can't back stitch to tie off your thread ends. Other than that, it makes it MUCH easier to stitch in the ditchor anything you are doing with all the layers together. You just use a wider stitch, and it goes through easily.I still pin the layers together, but not quite as many pins.
02-07-2011, 10:50 PM
#167
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I ordered mine and am waiting (impatiently) for it to arrive. I am anxious to begin quilting some of my small pieces. I never heard of using the walking foot to sew on the binding. That I will have to try!
02-07-2011, 10:51 PM
#168
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While we're on the subject--what does everyone who uses a walking foot do about the fact that you can't back stitch to tie the end of the stitching? I have just run a stitch or two in place, and that is ok, but not great. Any ideas?
02-07-2011, 10:59 PM
#170
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Well, my friend told me to bring the bobbin thread to the top. When you are done, tie the two threads together, thread them on a needle and pop the knot under the top layer. Then you can bring the needle up an inch or so away and snip the threads. I hope this made sense.
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