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    Old 07-13-2010, 04:22 PM
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    I tried using a walking foot and doing SID today for the first time. It went better than I expected. Far from perfect, but for me, pretty good. I need more visibility seeing the seamline but don't know where to get an open toe walking foot for my Singer Curvy. I had no luck searching online. Any ideas? TIA
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    Old 07-13-2010, 04:25 PM
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    I have never seem one, but I have seen this one, which is not completely open, but may be open enough to view better.

    http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/p...=Google%20Base
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    Old 07-13-2010, 04:28 PM
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    DB said that he would remove part of the front of my foot for me, to improve the visibility :wink:
    The same with the plastic FMQ foot I have too... I just have to catch up with him LOL
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    Old 07-13-2010, 04:29 PM
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    I know , why don't they ask quilters and sewers how to design these things :roll: More open on all the feet :thumbup:
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    Old 07-13-2010, 04:31 PM
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    I agree... it really helps when you can see what you are trying to do LOL
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    Old 07-13-2010, 04:34 PM
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    Originally Posted by sharon b
    I know , why don't they ask quilters and sewers how to design these things :roll: More open on all the feet :thumbup:
    Usually the designers do listen to what we need, but is a matter of contacting the right person. Not every letter or fax arrives to someone who will understand what are you talking about. I am still hoping for a regular sewing machine (not too high end) that beeps when the bobbin is almost empty.
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    Old 07-13-2010, 04:42 PM
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    someone suggested using a bobbin for the top thread as well as the bottom. This would give you a better idea when the thread is all used up.
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    Open toed walking foot is amazing. I think every quilter should own one!
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    Old 07-13-2010, 05:02 PM
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    Does your machine have an SID foot available? I have one that looks like a tiny plough. Instead of ploughing the field, it runs down the ditch.
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    Old 07-13-2010, 05:04 PM
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    I never heard that hint about using a bobbin for the upper thread. That is so clever! It would definitely help. I guess that the thread would still feed ok. If anyone has tried this, please let us know!
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