Fabric Rug project with 3/4 inch strips

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09-25-2010, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MommaDorian

Doesn't this 'tax' your machines? I'd think it would struggle with sewing over top of that thick rope, wouldn't it?

It might give my Brother Jr. some trouble, but the Bernina would handle it like butter even with the "normal" foot.
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09-25-2010, 11:28 PM

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This is so totally what a walking foot is for. Try it and I just know you will love it.
A walking foot "steps" up and forward (or backwards) on each stitch, so it is not pressing down on the work as you try to stitch along.
Great foot.

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No I have had no problems putting it under the foot. I am wondering if I can use a walking foot on this. I still do not understand totally what the walking foot does.

09-26-2010, 04:27 AM

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The rug mat is slowly getting bigger. I will use up the 100 feet of rope. It will be interesting to see how big it will get. My cats are waiting for me to finish so they can dig their claws in. I am so glad I bought the walking foot yesterday and figured out how to install it on my Kenmore sewing machine. The manual and instructions were useless. So thankful for the internet. Others were having the same issue and once they figured it out, posted how to install correctly. I did the same on my site.

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09-26-2010, 04:52 AM

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Do you sew as you go?

09-26-2010, 04:55 AM

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Looks like work but fun too

09-26-2010, 05:13 AM

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Yes. I have been doing both. You can wrap it all first, but I know I would get bored. This way I know I will keep going and get it done. I have my sewing machine on my kitchen table and have been doing it off and on during the day. just make sure to pin it well.