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    Old 02-11-2018, 07:24 AM
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    Hello! I have a babylock unity and I am needing additional presser feet. I was wondering what any of you thought about the 32 and 42 piece generic sets for sale on amazon. Thanks for all comments and insights.
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    Old 02-11-2018, 01:24 PM
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    I have found generic feet to be okay with the exception being the ruffle and walking feet I have the brother version of your machine and half my feet are generic
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    I have a Viking and only tried a generic foot once- with a bad outcome. Since then I only purchase feet made for my machine. I figure the extra cost is still less than the repair bill was.
    That was 14 years ago- there ( hopefully) has been improvements since then. I would see if they list the machines the feet are good for.
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    Old 02-11-2018, 03:26 PM
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    Agree with ckcowl about the Viking, that is *still* a valid issue 14 years later. Trying out each foot in a generic set from Amazon was a scary clunking needle breaking experience... So I now only use Viking feet on the Ruby. I found I did have another non-Viking machine which was able to use about half of the set. Go slow and try out each one.
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    Old 02-11-2018, 03:57 PM
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    I have only purchased from my local dealer. She has sales often and I bought them one-by-one as needed for projects. They are all stored in a small plastic case with dividers I labeled.

    Love the new machine that came with a case and many feet included. Lucky they all mix with each other.

    I have placed orders for other supplies from here with good customer service and shipping.

    https://www.sewingpartsonline.com/babylock-blty-unity-sewing-machine-parts.aspx#filtertype_gmcfeed_1:$2520Presser$252 0Feet
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    Old 02-11-2018, 05:44 PM
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    My Babylock works fine with generic feet. Viking, Pfaff or Bernina I wouldn't even try. Janome, Brother, Babylock and Juki seem to be ok with generic feet.
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    Old 02-12-2018, 02:39 AM
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    I just recently purchased a generic quarter inch foot w/seam guide for my Janome 6600 and it works fine. I visited a guild where several of the members had one on the same machine and were very happy with it so I ordered one for myself.
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    Old 02-12-2018, 04:37 AM
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    My Viking has all Viking feet, as does the BL......but Ihave found good prices for both at sewingmachinesplus.com...hope it's ok to mention...not affiliated, but a customer of.
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    Old 02-12-2018, 07:54 AM
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    I have a Viking Husqvarna Opal and bought a generic spring action quilting foot from Amazon and it worked fine. On the other hand, I had tried a generic walking foot and that didn't work, but was able to give it to a friend that could use it. My other presser feet are all OEM feet.
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    Old 02-12-2018, 09:56 AM
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    I have them for my Brother and am very happy with them
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