Bernina 770QE- does the dual feed take the place of a walking foot?
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Bernina 770QE- does the dual feed take the place of a walking foot?
Hi everyone,
I'm a bit confused about this. I was thinking of trying my hand at a walking foot but I don't have one on my new machine. I don't think the one from my 150 QE will fit.
I have a Juki that has one so I could use that one instead but am wondering about the dual feed. My machine is new and I haven't figured it all out yet. I love it!!!
TIA
I'm a bit confused about this. I was thinking of trying my hand at a walking foot but I don't have one on my new machine. I don't think the one from my 150 QE will fit.
I have a Juki that has one so I could use that one instead but am wondering about the dual feed. My machine is new and I haven't figured it all out yet. I love it!!!
TIA
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Hi Susie! I just purchased a new-to-me Bernina 770QE and so far I love it too! Such a different machine than the Juki straight stitch.
I've been watching a ton of YouTube videos and reading the manual/mastery workbooks... definitely lots to learn. And I am certain the dual feed does not replace the walking foot. The dual feed is engaged with 'D' feet in order to facilitate better fabric movement over the 9mm feed dogs - used when doing all sorts of different sewing/stitching.
The walking foot is used on the bernina just like (when) you've used it on the Juki - i.e. with lots of layers to keep it all feeding evenly. I haven't purchased the walking foot for the Bernina just yet but imagine I will at some point. I'm right with you thinking my Juki and it's walking foot may do much of what I wish but as I get to know the Bernina better I can see why I will want the walking foot for that, too!
Happy Sewing!
Christine
I've been watching a ton of YouTube videos and reading the manual/mastery workbooks... definitely lots to learn. And I am certain the dual feed does not replace the walking foot. The dual feed is engaged with 'D' feet in order to facilitate better fabric movement over the 9mm feed dogs - used when doing all sorts of different sewing/stitching.
The walking foot is used on the bernina just like (when) you've used it on the Juki - i.e. with lots of layers to keep it all feeding evenly. I haven't purchased the walking foot for the Bernina just yet but imagine I will at some point. I'm right with you thinking my Juki and it's walking foot may do much of what I wish but as I get to know the Bernina better I can see why I will want the walking foot for that, too!
Happy Sewing!
Christine
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Hi Susie. I found some information on the difference between the dual feed foot and the walking foot you might like. I thought they were the same. This explains some of the differences.
https://weallsew.com/difference-betw...and-dual-feed/
https://weallsew.com/difference-betw...and-dual-feed/
#4
Here's another thread you might want to read. Seems like there's no
big difference...specially if you spray baste or glue baste. I have
Janome machines and it doesn't make any difference if I engage
the acufeed or not.
Difference between dual feed and walking foot?
big difference...specially if you spray baste or glue baste. I have
Janome machines and it doesn't make any difference if I engage
the acufeed or not.
Difference between dual feed and walking foot?
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Now, Bernina is saying the Dual Feed is for 2 layers of fabric. The Walking Foot is for more than 2 layers of fabric.
I did an experiment. I created a quilt sandwich and sewed from one side to the other in 3 different ways. I pinned the layers together at the end I was going to end up at. #1 was with the regular #1 presser foot -- it made a huge pucker on top. #2 was the Dual Feed -- it also made a pucker, but not as bad as the #1 foot. #3 was the Walking Foot -- no puckers.
For me, I really really love my Walking Foot. Don't know how I sewed without it. I use it for sewing Minky, flannel, denim, leather, vinyl, bindings, many layered items, and machine quilting.
I did an experiment. I created a quilt sandwich and sewed from one side to the other in 3 different ways. I pinned the layers together at the end I was going to end up at. #1 was with the regular #1 presser foot -- it made a huge pucker on top. #2 was the Dual Feed -- it also made a pucker, but not as bad as the #1 foot. #3 was the Walking Foot -- no puckers.
For me, I really really love my Walking Foot. Don't know how I sewed without it. I use it for sewing Minky, flannel, denim, leather, vinyl, bindings, many layered items, and machine quilting.
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Thank you for doing a test! Your results are consistent with many comments I’ve read on other sites. I expect the walking foot to be a very useful tool.
Now, Bernina is saying the Dual Feed is for 2 layers of fabric. The Walking Foot is for more than 2 layers of fabric.
I did an experiment. I created a quilt sandwich and sewed from one side to the other in 3 different ways. I pinned the layers together at the end I was going to end up at. #1 was with the regular #1 presser foot -- it made a huge pucker on top. #2 was the Dual Feed -- it also made a pucker, but not as bad as the #1 foot. #3 was the Walking Foot -- no puckers.
For me, I really really love my Walking Foot. Don't know how I sewed without it. I use it for sewing Minky, flannel, denim, leather, vinyl, bindings, many layered items, and machine quilting.
I did an experiment. I created a quilt sandwich and sewed from one side to the other in 3 different ways. I pinned the layers together at the end I was going to end up at. #1 was with the regular #1 presser foot -- it made a huge pucker on top. #2 was the Dual Feed -- it also made a pucker, but not as bad as the #1 foot. #3 was the Walking Foot -- no puckers.
For me, I really really love my Walking Foot. Don't know how I sewed without it. I use it for sewing Minky, flannel, denim, leather, vinyl, bindings, many layered items, and machine quilting.
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