Binding help needed...
#21
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Make sure to lengthen the stitch a bit (3 or even 3.5mm) and go slow. Hold a steady tension on both sides of the foot (I generally hold my hands flat on either side) and if you notice anything ruffling, stop and readjust. Good luck. Plenty of people don't use the walking foot.
#22
I agree with doing a basting stitch at the edge of the quilt sandwich. It takes less time that fixing all the slips and tucks. Mostly I notice the problem when my quilting doesn't hold the edge of the border well.
#23
Without a walking foot, I would hand baste the binding to the front of the quilt--on all four sides. This should keep the layers from shifting. Another option is to use LOTS of pins or clips to attach the binding, and sew it on really slowly. In the long run buying a walking foot for your machine should be your best quilting investment! You will be very glad you did!
#25
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I don't use a walking foot either. Same 2.25" width as another poster. Frankly, don't increase my stitch length either, although I probably should. If you are having difficulties that may be the easy fix. I also sew mine to the back by hand.
#28
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Last month I purchased a walking foot for my vintage 1951 Singer 15-91 and I am so glad that I did! I was able to purchase from Sew Classic (online) for just over $22 with shipping.
I did inquire with the local Singer store and they were considerably more for a generic walking foot.
I agree a walking foot is a good investment! Hope this helps!
I did inquire with the local Singer store and they were considerably more for a generic walking foot.
I agree a walking foot is a good investment! Hope this helps!
#30
I don't use my walking foot for binding and so far, knock wood, it hasn't been a problem. I sew on my binding to the front of hand stitch it down on the back, works like a charm. So if it ain't broke I'm not fixin' it.
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