I have bought several new machines over the past few years and they all came with a walking foot. I can't see any difference in them AT ALL. One of them has a slightly larger opening than the others but they all look the same.

Aside from different qualities of generic feet on the market, a lot depends on your particular machine. Generic walking feet are probably more likely to work well on vintage machines; may not work well at all on a newer, computerized, high-end machine with refined tolerances. If you post your particular machine, you may find someone who has used a specific generic with your machine successfully.

My new machine is a bernina 350pe. I have a Bernina 930, and the walking foot for that machine does not fit the new shanks....so I need a new one. Found one on e bay that is generic, and states it specifically fits the model I have....and its $65. I will look around for the namebrand, but I doubt I will find it any less expensive...thank you all!

The Bernina walking foot is incredible. I used the one for my 1031 for almost 20 years without any problem. Handles garment sewing and quilting both. I also have one for the 440 that has been no problem either. I know the Bernina feet are pricy, but they are really, really good. The all metal feet that are guaranteed to work on your machine are definitely worth more than generic ones that can be a lot of plastic.

Pam

I dug out my old machine, attached the walking foot, and it works so nicely!!! If only my machine would stop when I want it to! Its a bit of a pain in the neck, but for now, I will make this work, until I can purchase the Bernina foot. I believe when I complete 4 master classes that came with the machine, I can purchase one item 50% off,.....so I will try to be patient. Thanks to all for taking time to reply! :-)

I have used a generic on my 30 year old kenmore with fantastic results I don't think I paid more that 5-10 dollars !

Although it was very expensive, I bought a Bernina walking foot. In the long run, it has been worth every cent. Before I started quilting, it was invaluable for sewing velvets, matching plaids and stripes, etc. Now that I have started quilting, I'm constantly using the walking foot. I hope you can find a generic that works for you. You really need a walking foot.

I had one for my Brother---a generic that worked OK. The one that came with my Singer Confidence Quilter is identical to that generic and works just fine. I could not do without mine!!

i would suggest you (shop around) for that walking foot for your machine---the reason i say this is because when i first bought my (new machine) i took a class & needed a walking foot---called the dealer & they said-why of course---it's $89.95---i bought it
about 2 months later i saw one at a shop (the real one for my machine) for $12.95!!!
i would not use generic feet on my machine- repairs are much more costly than the tools made for it- but i do now always shop around- pretty much never buy anything i need from the dealer.

I had no problems with my generic walking foot.