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From: MarciaK
Date: 06-03-2005, 02:03 AM (1 of 7)
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I am giving my very old commercial machine to my husband to use for upholstery, and he needs a walking foot. When I tried to order one from my dealer, he told me I would have to buy a walking foot MACHINE. Was he trying to yank my chain or what? I have never needed a walking foot, but I do know there is such a thing. This dealer sells used, reconditioned commercial machines. I'm sure he'd like to unload one. I need another machine like I need a hole in my head. Would appreciate any help! |
User: MarciaK
Member since: 02-06-2004 Total posts: 32 
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From: susies1955
Date: 06-03-2005, 04:53 AM (2 of 7)
It could be they never made a walking foot for that machine and it could be that your dealer IS jerking your chain.  I would contact another dealer. Your machine must accept some sort of feet and I think all you would have to figure out is if the machine uses low or high shank but not sure. Susie northern NY
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User: susies1955
Member since: 11-07-2003 Total posts: 124 
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From: blessedmommyuv3
Date: 06-03-2005, 09:36 AM (3 of 7)
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Could he possibly use a teflon foot? Those work excellently with leather and vinyl. Maybe one of these would work for his machine? http://www.clotilde.com/cl/product_group.asp?listtype=search&searchterm=teflon+foot&go.x=7&go.y=4&dept_name=Search+Result%3A+teflon+foot&g_id=103667-3 (NAYY) Here is a link to their walking feet, too: http://www.clotilde.com/cl/product_group.asp?listtype=search&searchterm=walking+foot&go.x=13&go.y=5&dept_name=Search+Result%3A+walking+foot&g_id=106757-5 (NAYY) I use generic feet quite successfully on my machine. Mine takes most all low shank or snap on feet. I don't know about commercial machines.... but maybe one of these might work for him? Good luck in your quest! Jen |
User: blessedmommyuv3
Member since: 05-18-2004 Total posts: 263 
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From: paroper
Date: 06-03-2005, 10:18 AM (4 of 7)
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The Pfaff home machines have a built-in walking foot mechanism, actually it is a special feed mechanism. I don't know if they are in the commercial machines or not. Many of my friends have used home Pfaff machines for the purpose of commercial sewing but I never felt that mine was heavy enough to put it through the abuse I put my older (1530) Bernina through but both machines were domestic, not commercial machines. I have sewn all kinds of horrible things including multiple layers of denium, outdoor canvas and uphostery fabric with my Bernina 1530. I understand the Pfaff commercial machines are quite good and I don't think I would think twice about purchasing one if I had the need and the chance.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: luv2sew
Date: 06-03-2005, 10:48 AM (5 of 7)
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Marcia, Have you tried to locate the manufacturer online? I have found that most of my questions can be answered by doing a little searching and contacting online by giving make and model numbers, etc., along with the problem. It saves on "leg work" as well. Good luck. Luv2sew Luv2sew
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User: luv2sew
Member since: 05-21-2004 Total posts: 174 
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From: June Harlow
Date: 06-03-2005, 06:48 PM (6 of 7)
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I've used the "add-on" walking feet successfully on several of my Kenmore machines. Usually you can find them on eBay for about $15. They really work when you're sewing long lengths of fabric and want the patterns to match up. The only downside is that they make a bit of a racket when they run. http://sewingmachine221sale.bizland.com/store/page62.html June ~
"If only I could find that missing pattern piece!" June sews on a Pfaff 1209 and a Babylock 5180 serger |
User: June Harlow
Member since: 05-30-2005 Total posts: 100 
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From: MarciaK
Date: 06-04-2005, 01:22 AM (7 of 7)
| Thanks! If all else fails, I'll find him a teflon foot and throatplate. Actually, I think he'd be better off that way, because if he sews like he drives, he'd tear up the feed dogs with a walking foot. And I can almost bet I'll end up doing his sewing for him, anyway. |
User: MarciaK
Member since: 02-06-2004 Total posts: 32
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