[spafon]

To counteract the shifting of the fabric, there is a foot that is designed so that all layers feed evenly called by several names, a walking foot, a dual feed foot or an even feed foot. It is more than just a presser foot in that it has a two-part mechanical action that lifts the sole while the feeding mechanism on the foot moves with the feed dogs of the machine. It looks like it “walks” as it steps up over the fabric, instead of pressing and pushing on the top layer. here

[rickyfoley32]

A quilt consists of three layers, a creatively designed top, a batting for warmth and body, and a back to hide the batting. The three layers are then sewn together, the process which is specifically called “quilting”. The stitching all over the entire quilt makes the three layers into one. Part of what makes a quilt is the design of the quilting stitches.

[justreen87]

To do the quilting yourself you now have to understand why you need special a foot and why the normal sewing foot won’t accomplish the task. No matter what machine you have, when the presser foot comes down and presses on the fabric, and the feed dogs are pulling the fabric under the foot, there is always a small amount of slippage of the fabric layers. Normally this slippage is not noticeable, but if you are doing long seams there can be enough shift to make the top layer seem noticeably longer than the bottom layer of fabric. You also see the problem when matching plaids or prints that start out aligned but don’t match at the end of the seam. here

[gmurray840]

Husqvarna Viking’s Interchangeable DualFeed foot comes packaged with the standard straight stitch foot, the zigzag foot with an open toe area and right and left quilt guides. Additionally, there are two more changeable feet available. The Changeable ¼” Guide foot provides for accurate ¼” stitch lines next to seams. The Changeable Quilter’s Guide foot has a central guide, like the edge joining foot, for perfect stitching in the ditch. Unscrew the shank that holds on all the regular snap on feet. The dual feed foot screws-on in its place. The changeable feet snap on by lifting the foot up on to the dual feed foot mechanism. [links]

[paradoxs]

This week Heirloom Creations takes a look at the walking foot or dual feed foot or even feed foot or any of the many other names giving to this helpful quilter’s friend. This is the one sewing machine accessory that will help you keep everything in it’s place. Below, there is a description of quilting, peicing, why a walking foot is beneficial. Join us as we “walk” through the subject of walking feet.

[QuietDad]

These are just the items I can rattle off quickly. There are many other advantages including a top quality foot control with wiring long enough to reach the floor, a scarfed hook which makes it possible to sew really thick batches of material, Nickeled instead of blackened foot and needle plate, better motor with 8mm shaft, a motor bracket that is easily adjusted. here

[tenbagger]

Here are some unique advantages to Sailrite's line of Ultrafeed sewing machine:

[regina2020]

I guess what I really want to say is that there is no comparison. I hope this helps :) here

[Expez]

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[ninaheadley]

[jesmurf]

And this is where you insert the bobbin case into the machine. On this machine the access cover flips up. Some of them slide open to the side.

[deloop]

Back to the pretty clones. more

[EconomyBuilder]

Andy Warhol said that everyone gets 15 minutes of fame. This is my moment, and it lasted longer than 15 minutes. Take that, Andy Warhol!

[altoid]

Imagine my thrill when I got an email from Leah Day a couple of months ago. I have followed her almost from the beginning of her online career. Yes, I confess, I am a fan girl. She is an awesome machine quilting guru, among other things. Check out her site at the link above. more

[dhaniellemar63]

Though not for the faint of heart, the re-wiring procedure itself isn't too difficult. I won't go into the process here as there are some fantastic tutorials readily available online.

[db]

This particular machine is a 201-2 and holds a special place in my heart. It was the very first vintage machine I purchased--the catalyst that launched me into what has now become an insatiable obsession! The astute reader may notice that my 201 is devoid of its iconic decals, more so resembling a Singer 1200* in appearance. more

[rodneymason]

When it comes to vintage sewing machines, few are as well known as the Singer 201. Originally manufactured back in the 1930s, this amazing piece of post war engineering represented the top of the line in sewing technology and remained a best seller for years to come despite it's prohibitively high cost. Most domestic machines available at this point were offered as a hand crank or treadle unit, but the 201 had the option of an electric motor!

[Thor]

*The Singer 1200 is identical to the 201-2 except it has a built in knee lifter, no decals and was intended as a high speed artisan machine for tailors. more

[jwalck]

The 201 is a cast-iron, fully gear driven, top loading, horizontal rotary hook machine. It uses class 66 bobbins like the 3/4 sized Singer 99s and the Singer 66 that predates it. The 201 features a unique motor mounted in the back that resembles a pot--often referred to as a 'potted motor.' While the build quality of these machines is second to none, you may discover that time has not been kind to the wiring. In many cases, the insulation may have rotted away so if the wiring looks suspect, don't plug it in until it's been fixed. The risk of electric shock is very real.

[baitzor]

The potted motor is rated at .6 amps and isn't particularly beefy but due to it's construction, the piercing power on the 201 is comparable to other Class 15 clones with much larger motors. here