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From: talking_head
Date: 12-17-2003, 05:26 PM (1 of 11)
I am really new to sewing. I bought a Husqvarna Viva yesterday, and am reading the manual. Can anyone one please tell me what feet I need to do basic stuff (pillow and cushion covers, baby blankets/sheets). Are gather and piping feet absolutely a must? And how much should I expect to pay?
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From: Sherri
Date: 12-17-2003, 05:31 PM (2 of 11)
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I have never used a gathering foot in my life. But I would like a piping foot but don't feel it is nesscessary for a beginner. Sher My website
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From: MaryW
Date: 12-17-2003, 06:26 PM (3 of 11)
Hi talking_head, welcome to Sew Whats New. A good basic machine with probably a zig zag foot will do you for quite a while. These are the basics, you have a lot to learn before you need anything more.  
MaryW
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From: Magot
Date: 12-18-2003, 02:50 AM (4 of 11)
 a left one and a right one! sorry, The zigzag will do you for a long time - I would think that the next specialist foot you would use would be a zipper foot. When starting to sew I had an old hand wound singer which just went forwards and just had one foot. I could do all I needed on that for dressmaking for many years. love and kisses, Jan
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From: talking_head
Date: 12-18-2003, 12:12 PM (5 of 11)
Thanks a lot  This a great forum.. I just hope one day I can sew something really nice. The last time I even sewed on a machine was 10 years ago, on my grandmother's singer (foot operated, one presser foot, that's all she could afford) and she made the most fabulous dresses out of it...
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User: talking_head
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From: MaryW
Date: 12-19-2003, 11:43 AM (6 of 11)
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A left one and a right one-sheesh. I knew someone would say that. LOL.
MaryW
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From: Debzy
Date: 01-02-2004, 09:30 AM (7 of 11)
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the standard (or zig zag) foot on your machine will be fine for most stitches, but i really would be lost without my adjustable zip/piping foot. (for a pic, check out this zip/piping foot (http://www.jaycotts.co.uk/acatalog/index.htm?http%3A//www.jaycotts.co.uk/acatalog/contact_jaycotts.html&CatalogBody) ... scroll down to near the bottom, it's called a 'universal adjustable zip and piping foot'.) they're really handy for fiddly jobs, when you need to get the needle really close
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User: Debzy
Member since: 06-02-2003 Total posts: 71 |
From: Magot
Date: 01-02-2004, 01:04 PM (8 of 11)
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love and kisses, Jan
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 01-03-2004, 06:00 PM (9 of 11)
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Look out folks, Jan is singing now...! !
Sew With Love
Libby |
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From: MartySews
Date: 01-03-2004, 11:22 PM (10 of 11)
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A cording foot is wonderful for working with pillows. You may also want to invest in a fringe foot and an edge stitch foot. All of these are great for home decor sewing. Happy Stitching! Marty
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User: MartySews
Member since: 02-23-2003 Total posts: 504 
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From: Mother in Law
Date: 01-03-2004, 11:38 PM (11 of 11)
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Go get'em Jan. I was trying to think of something to say about that question when I read it and then scrolled down and saw your answer. Right on!!!! Well I guess you all know by now if you are reading any of these post on these boards that this group Mary has here has all had our head examined by more than one doctor!!!!!  I love you ladies and gents. I look forward to getting on my computer everyday to see what's up with everyone. Now for my thougths on the feet, the sewing feet, Okay Jan? LOL I purchased a gathering foot and a ruffler. I used both and it takes practice to use them both. It's all in the way you feed the fabric into the machine with the gathering foot. I put a ruffle around the boxes I put my Christmas tree in. The other foot I like is the open toe foot. When doing appliques you can see where you are stitching. My two cents worth. Susie |
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