What's a "Walking foot"
#11
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Originally Posted by lheartsl
if you still have your manual it will tell you what came with your machine, and what is avil for your machine, Mine didn't come with one, but they say I can get one. My machine is about 15 years old, I have a kenmore....
But my question is can I get a generic walking food for my machine?
But my question is can I get a generic walking food for my machine?
http://www.sew4less.com/product/2034...ing_Foot_10449
#12
But my question is can I get a generic walking food for my machine?[/quote]
While searching for my walking foot I came across a few feet that were sort of generic and fit all kinds of machines. You have to be careful though because the feed dogs are longer on some feet than others. Also, the shank size (the piece where the foot attaches to and makes it go up and down as it sews) are different sizes like low or high. Most of the generic that I came across did say the various brands and models that it will fit.
Also, What I found was that price wise for our Singer machines it really didn't matter if the foot was a generic or if it was name brand. It may be different for the various brand names.
Hope this helps.
While searching for my walking foot I came across a few feet that were sort of generic and fit all kinds of machines. You have to be careful though because the feed dogs are longer on some feet than others. Also, the shank size (the piece where the foot attaches to and makes it go up and down as it sews) are different sizes like low or high. Most of the generic that I came across did say the various brands and models that it will fit.
Also, What I found was that price wise for our Singer machines it really didn't matter if the foot was a generic or if it was name brand. It may be different for the various brand names.
Hope this helps.
#14
Originally Posted by lheartsl
if you still have your manual it will tell you what came with your machine, and what is avil for your machine, Mine didn't come with one, but they say I can get one. My machine is about 15 years old, I have a kenmore....
But my question is can I get a generic walking food for my machine?
But my question is can I get a generic walking food for my machine?
#15
Hooray!! I am excited for you. I finished my first class about two weeks ago. Now I am I trying to figure out what to create next. It's not so easy when I am on here looking at all the wonderful things others are creating. I want to make one of everything I have seen so far. :0)
#16
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Location: Alturas, CA
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Sometimes a walking foot is called an even feed foot. A darning foot is sometimes called an embroidery foot, open toe foot. Usually those feet are extra and not included with the machine. You can usually find generic feet a little less than a brand name, but make sure they'll work with your machine.
#17
Originally Posted by Zappycat
Ooooh!! I DO have one and it IS called an even feed foot! YEy! I am ready to sign up for the machine quilting class!! I'm so excited!
#18
I have purchased feet from several online Sewing/Vacuum stores. I email to ask if the generic foot will work on my machine.
I have had wonderful experiences with these stores and all of the feet work great :D:D:D
I have had wonderful experiences with these stores and all of the feet work great :D:D:D
#20
A walking foot has been described well enough here, but thought that I would add that you don't need one if you have a Pfaff machine as it has a built - in one and I have also found that my Brother's pin - feed system works just as well and it is the best quilting machine that i have. So, I think you should test out whether you need one or not before you go to the expense of buying one. They are very useful for even feeding of material on some machines in my opinion.
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