Walking Foot Adventures
12-14-2010, 08:31 AM
#42
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Prescott Valley, AZ
Posts: 1,329
The walking foot, or integrated dual feed (IDT), is built in on my Pfaff. With few exceptions (it doesn't work with some feet) I use it every time I sew two pieces of fabric together. Just finished toddler dresses and used the IDT for everything except the zippers.
12-14-2010, 04:17 PM
#45
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Fayetteville, GA
Posts: 2,879
I had a Pfaff with the IDT. When I decided I needed, really needed a new machine I bought the Janome 6600 bc it also has the IDT. I use it for almost everything. Who gave the tip about using is for hemming jeans? Thanks I'll be sure to try that as hemming jeans are a pain in the ..................
12-14-2010, 05:28 PM
#47
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Marathon, Texas
Posts: 854
Originally Posted by jfowles
Can someone provide a website as to where to get, prices and how to use a walking foot. I just use my regular foot for stitch in the ditch and it seems to do fine, however if there is something better out there I would like to try it. From what I have seen they look big and complicated. I have a Bernina Activa 135 sewing machine that I love, it seems to me that their walking feet are over $100.00 and I am just not willing to invest that much without knowing if it will help.
12-14-2010, 05:33 PM
#48
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: NE Iowa
Posts: 843
I paid $80 for my walking foot for my Janome. But was determined to get one and I love it! It's probably the only reason I would buy another Janome...I already have the walking foot for it. And I probably shouldn't say that. It's the dealer I wouldn't buy from again. If I had to do it over, I'd probably go with Babylok as the dealer is 8 miles from me. But it's at a LQS and they just sell them.
12-14-2010, 05:39 PM
#49
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Perth, Western Australia
Posts: 10,357
I bought a generic walking foot (I have two short shank machines so it's interchangeable). Cost me AUD 29.00 including postage and I wouldn't be without it. Binding is a breeze and even the trickiest fabric goes through nicely. Definitely one of my most worthwhile purchases.
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