franc36

I would be lost without my walking foot! I was just using it to sew on the binding of a quilt. I also used it for stitching in the ditch on parts of the quilt. The walking foot makes sewing plaids and fabrics like velvet so much easier. Last week, I broke my walking foot and was going to go buy another although Bernina walking feet are expensive. Fortunately, I was able to repair mine and now it works like a dream.

Doris1334

I wouldn't be without my walking foot when putting quilts together. The edges come out even every time. I use a Kenmore machine.Doris1334

Geri B

I have one for my viking and use it for sewing down binding and small project quilting...the secret on that machine is to lower the number on the top pressure foot from 6 to 4, if not it would hold the fabric too tight and cause a drag.....now I have a babylock too, have not invested in the walking foot for it yet...and really don't think I will since I still have the viking, can use that one when I need to.....

munchkinmama

I use my walking foot on my Singer. I stitch the edges with the walking foot and then sew the binging on without it.

MS quilter

I personally use my ALL the time. I wouldn't be without it. I don't want a machine that I couldn't use it on. It's a godsend.

alwayslearning

I use the darning foot for FMQ, but use the walking foot for SITD.

Noiseynana

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

grannypat7925

My machine has the IDT (built in walking foot). Couldn't live without it!

dunster

I wouldn't listen to that instructor. Her experience seems to be very limited. While it's possible that she had an experience with a bad walking foot (perhaps one that didn't fit the machine she was using) she should realize why a walking foot is used and should be recommending it for that purpose.

I use mine for sewing on binding, SITD, sewing relatively straight lines through multiple layers of fabric, and sometimes on two layers if I need help feeding the fabric evenly. It is easy to install and does a great job. (Bernina 440QE)

Deborahlees

I only use my walking foot when what I am sewing/quilting is thick and I want to keep everything togeter nicely.....but if I am sewing just a couple thickness, no I do not use it...I find putting the walking foot on my machine a challange, everytimes I do it....