Bogging down my sewing machine
11-11-2011, 07:39 AM
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OK. It sounds as if you need to find out if a walking foot is available for your machines. Do an Internet search for your machine model and walking foot. I am sure a walking foot will solve your problem. Keep us posted on your search. You might also post on the Wanted to Buy section of the QB for a walking foot.
11-11-2011, 10:46 AM
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Is your machine set into a table or on top? If it's on top, all of the quilt must be up on your table or it won't feed. A big quilt is too heavy for a machine to sew and feed. As Buckeye Rose mentioned, on straight stitching your feed dogs remain up. Are you using a high loft batt? That will make it harder to feed also. Your very brave for attempting a Queen size on a domestic machine. I've only done a twin so far.
11-11-2011, 03:45 PM
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I agree that a walking foot will help the 3 layers walk (move) with the aid of the feed dogs. Without the walking foot the quilt is just hanging around not going anywhere because the feed dogs can't move it all by themselves.
Walking foot shouldn't be that costly for an older model machine... Good luck will be watching to see if you get it 'walking'!
Walking foot shouldn't be that costly for an older model machine... Good luck will be watching to see if you get it 'walking'!
11-11-2011, 05:13 PM
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An earlier post mentioned to tighten the footntension, I think i would try loosening it a click or two and also invest in a walking foot, also called an even feed foot. You will love it! Along with all the other info here you will do fine.
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11-11-2011, 05:42 PM
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Have you tried a smaller throw away piece? You know a small quilt of the same thickness? Have you changed the tension? Does your sewing machine need a tune-up? Do you have an ironing board ? Set it up on the other side of your sewing machine so the quilt has support? Do you need a new needle? Maybe you need a break....Start a new project and walk away. Give it a few days then try again. If all else fails go buy new fabric. It works every time.
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