walking or darning foot???
#1
I am just pining up a five year old UFO and I really want it to have a nice stitch pattern so I was think of using a darning foot but I have only used a walking foot! My question is, should I go for the darning foot and hope for the best, is there one stitch pattern easier than the other to do? Or should I just straight line it and be happy a finished it and possibly add something more at a later date when I am more experienced? All input is greatly appreciated.
#2
If you really want a pattern then I wouldn't just straight stitch - you won't be happy with it.
As 'they' say, practice, practice, practice. You have to take the plunge sometime & this would be a good day to dive in. (brrrrr...)
As 'they' say, practice, practice, practice. You have to take the plunge sometime & this would be a good day to dive in. (brrrrr...)
#3
FMQ requires a lot of practice to get timing right so your stitch length will be consistent. I started out real "jerky" and uneven but over time it has gotten better. Just practice. The easiest designs are loops or meandering, which is the only one I can say I even come close to mastering. Just practice and have some fun with it. Take a class or get a book if you can.
Go for it!
Go for it!
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Originally Posted by Leah Stewart
Thank you! I am just going to go for it... why not? LOL, I practiced and I am sure it will be okay not great but I don't think it will be bad! So, here goes nothing!
Lo and behold, my loops (couldn't get a meandering stipple smooth enough) looked just fine. Good luck and enjoy the rush of trying something new (and remarkably liberating)!
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