feline fanatic

Here is a link for you. Says this style walking foot fits "Sears" brand which is the Kenmore.

http://www.sew4less.com/product/2034...ing_Foot_10449

huggabug123

But my question is can I get a generic walking food for my machine?[/quote]

While searching for my walking foot I came across a few feet that were sort of generic and fit all kinds of machines. You have to be careful though because the feed dogs are longer on some feet than others. Also, the shank size (the piece where the foot attaches to and makes it go up and down as it sews) are different sizes like low or high. Most of the generic that I came across did say the various brands and models that it will fit.

Also, What I found was that price wise for our Singer machines it really didn't matter if the foot was a generic or if it was name brand. It may be different for the various brand names.

Hope this helps.

lheartsl

Feline, Fanatic,
thank you!

TonnieLoree

Yes, you can. I got mine at Joanns for my Kenmore about 2006. (However, I really don't think these are necessary if you know how to manage your fabric with your hands.) Most generic feet that fit a Kenmore can also be used on Husqvarna/Vikings.

huggabug123

Hooray!! I am excited for you. I finished my first class about two weeks ago. Now I am I trying to figure out what to create next. It's not so easy when I am on here looking at all the wonderful things others are creating. I want to make one of everything I have seen so far. :0)

pocoellie

Sometimes a walking foot is called an even feed foot. A darning foot is sometimes called an embroidery foot, open toe foot. Usually those feet are extra and not included with the machine. You can usually find generic feet a little less than a brand name, but make sure they'll work with your machine.

Quilter7x

I'm so glad you're taking this class, you're going to learn a ton of things in it! :thumbup:

amma

I have purchased feet from several online Sewing/Vacuum stores. I email to ask if the generic foot will work on my machine.
I have had wonderful experiences with these stores and all of the feet work great :D:D:D

Aylahopper

I got my walking foot at a sewing store...the man asked me to bring my machine with me to make sure it got the proper fit. Works great...aside from fabric and thread, my best purchase so far.

jitkaau

A walking foot has been described well enough here, but thought that I would add that you don't need one if you have a Pfaff machine as it has a built - in one and I have also found that my Brother's pin - feed system works just as well and it is the best quilting machine that i have. So, I think you should test out whether you need one or not before you go to the expense of buying one. They are very useful for even feeding of material on some machines in my opinion.