1/4" foot
#2
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Northern Michigan
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The one that is for my machine.
I realize people look for and purchase ( generic) feet for their machines, I tried that once, the $8 savings cost me $400 in repairs to my machine. Now if I need/ want a new foot I buy the one made for my machine. It may cost a bit more, but it also works/ fits correctly and doesn't do any damage to the machine
I realize people look for and purchase ( generic) feet for their machines, I tried that once, the $8 savings cost me $400 in repairs to my machine. Now if I need/ want a new foot I buy the one made for my machine. It may cost a bit more, but it also works/ fits correctly and doesn't do any damage to the machine
#3
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Central NJ
Posts: 5,572
On my primary Viking, I have a needle setting to go with my regular sewing foot so that is what I use there. On my FW, I have an old Singer 1/4" foot for it. I bought a 1/4" foot with guide for my Viking and hated it...took it back.
#5
I had used a generic 1/4 in. foot for years and could not get a constant 1/4 in. seam allowance. Took my machine in for service and the mechanic said I was using the wrong foot. With my new machine I will buy only Janome feet. This machine has only two needle positions, one position is for 1/4 in. seam and the other the needle goes through a hole in the foot and that is, I think, a 3/8 in. allowance. Glad I don't have to fiddle around with the needle adjustment any more. Now to get me a Janome brand walking foot.
#6
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Michigan
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I agree with the others. Don't get a generic. With the amount of usage you are going to get from your foot, it's a wise investment. I have a viking and my favorite is the one with the flange. Having said that, getting the 1/4" foot for your machine may not produce a perfect 1/4" seam and you may still have to finagle it a bit, as the thickness of your thread and fabric can affect it. You don't really measure the seam, you measure the resultant patch. If I change threads or fabric types, I check the seam allowance at the start of my project and make a needle position adjustment if necessary. Here's how I check:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/tutoria...ce-t89997.html
http://www.quiltingboard.com/tutoria...ce-t89997.html
#8
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Central Virginia
Posts: 1,120
Lots if different opinions here. I have used several feet for this purpose and find I like the sticker that has ruler measurements on it that I stuck right on the throat area of the machine avoiding the feed dogs, of course. I just use the main foot that came with my Bernina most of the time and guide the fabric along the ruler measure.
#10
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 1,165
I've used generic and brand on the Pfaffs. I've even had Elna feet with attached ankles work.
Since I got the PQ1500, I use that. I found that the normal foot is close to scant, so I marked it the same as 1/4" and use it when pattern says scant. I do have generic high shank feet. I will use a generic open toe rather than stitch in the ditch foot to see where I am going. Did the same on the Pfaff. Mine's a 9mm machine, but I bought the 6mm open toe as it works better. I don't care much for the 1/4 inch foot that came with the machine. I'm used to Pfaff. Those are narrow on both sides. You can turn the fabric and use the left side of the foot.
Since I got the PQ1500, I use that. I found that the normal foot is close to scant, so I marked it the same as 1/4" and use it when pattern says scant. I do have generic high shank feet. I will use a generic open toe rather than stitch in the ditch foot to see where I am going. Did the same on the Pfaff. Mine's a 9mm machine, but I bought the 6mm open toe as it works better. I don't care much for the 1/4 inch foot that came with the machine. I'm used to Pfaff. Those are narrow on both sides. You can turn the fabric and use the left side of the foot.
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