Who does not use a walking foot on their DSM???

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10-15-2011, 02:24 PM

#91

Maris

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I only use my walking foot for sewing binding and quilting or any time I am working with batting. Do not use for piecing.

10-15-2011, 02:41 PM

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ghk1936

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I definitely would not do without the walking foot on my Bernina 440. Bought the new stitch in the ditch sole for my walking foot and love it-no puckers at all.

10-15-2011, 03:29 PM

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SueSew

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Originally Posted by Noiseynana

Quote:

Originally Posted by QuiltnNan

i don't use one because i only do small projects at the dsm

Ok gals, what the heck is DSM??? this inquiring mind needs to know.hehehe

Domestic sewing machine woo-woo! As opposed to industrial-strength

10-15-2011, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MarySews

I would guess that the teacher never did any clothing construction -- wool, plaid is what I am thinking of, how I wish I had it in those days. I started using it for long sewing like cutains where the slight slide forward escalates as it goes on for many inches. It is so valuable for sewing long strips together, binings etc.
If it puckers, it is not working correctly.

Great idea to use it for curtains - I'm going to try it the next time I do long strips. But uh-oh I'm addicted to my 1/4" foot... I've only been using it for sandwiched stuff for SITD, straight-line and binding. Since I dont fmq it gets a lot of use,

10-15-2011, 03:34 PM

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CAS49OR

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I was taught to use one when quilting the sandwich. It works fine on my Janome, helps feed the fabric through consistently. I don't use it for piecing or anything else.

10-15-2011, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by sylviasmom

Your instructor is wrong.

You'll be happy to know I am going to a class at a different quilt shop Monday night and WALKING FOOT IS REQUIRED.

If I learn anything more about how to use it - reduced presser foot tension, etc, I will report back. I love the one I bought for my Janome except that it loosens itself up and I have to keep the screwdriver at hand

10-15-2011, 03:45 PM

#97

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Use mine all the time for my Janome 10000. It works great.

10-15-2011, 03:48 PM

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I have only been quilting for . .I guess it has been a couple years now - boy time goes by so fast! I have a very inexpensive Brother Project Runway machine and have a generic walking foot from Joannes. Works like a charm. I love it.