Walking foot?
#1
Walking foot?
I don't have one yet. Its on my list to buy next. I'm kind of a newbie to quilting. I was told to get one for when I sew the binding or edges. Do I need it when I am sewing layers in general? I am making pin wheels right now and I am experiencing the fabric shifting as I sew. Thanks for your responses.
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Definitely use a walking foot when you are putting your sandwich together. You may have to pin more to keep pin wheels from shifting. Pointy ends are hard. Do get the walking foot. You will learn how thick you can sew w/o it, and when you DO need it. I use mine a lot!
#3
I use mine a lot too, I even got a 1/4 inch one for my Janome and now pretty much use it for all my piecing, it especially help going over bulky seams as it doesn't veer off.
They are big and clucky and noisier than a regular foot but I got used to that.
They are big and clucky and noisier than a regular foot but I got used to that.
#4
I stalled for years in getting a walking foot...now I wouldn't be without one! In addition to using for quilting and binding, they can be used to help ease in when one piece is longer than another (longer piece on bottom), they are great when sewing thick things, like padded purse straps, heavy tote bags, etc.
#5
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I , also, am thinking about a walking foot. I want something that I can use for sewing the layers together and also for free motion sewing. Does a walking foot do both? If not, what kind of foot should I get? My machine is a Viking 6030 (ancient like me) but sews like a dream. When I look for this model, I am unable to find the machine number--even on the Viking website. Suggestions would be most helpful.
#6
I didn't get the 1/4" walking foot, but I do use it almost all the time for piecing and binding. I never use it for free motion though.
#7
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The Walking Foot is not for FMQ.....as the feed dogs must be engaged to make it work.
I also recommend that when you buy one that you get the brand specific for your machine. I know many have used the generic feet successfully, but it has been my experience and reading posts that the generic feet don't always work successfully. The extra money you will pay for the brand specific foot is worth it in possivle less frustration
I also recommend that when you buy one that you get the brand specific for your machine. I know many have used the generic feet successfully, but it has been my experience and reading posts that the generic feet don't always work successfully. The extra money you will pay for the brand specific foot is worth it in possivle less frustration
#8
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I , also, am thinking about a walking foot. I want something that I can use for sewing the layers together and also for free motion sewing. Does a walking foot do both? If not, what kind of foot should I get? My machine is a Viking 6030 (ancient like me) but sews like a dream. When I look for this model, I am unable to find the machine number--even on the Viking website. Suggestions would be most helpful.
#10
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A bit of Walking Foot Trivia........The Walking Foot was not invented for quilting. The technique has been around for a long time. It was originally developed to be able to sew plaids, stripes, velvet and other difficult fabrics in garment making. The system enables both layers of fabric to move at an equal way under the pressure foot of the machine since the feed dogs tend to pull the bottom lay away from you and the regular pressure foot to push the fabric toward you thus getting the layers uneven. That is why it is so useful to quiltmakers as multiple layers of the quilt being sewed (quilted).
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