Great content! A minor note about how these function though. Unless you have a walking foot machine, these walking feet don't actually pull the fabric along. The walking foot idles and slides freely, letting the bottom feed dogs do the work. If you have a walking foot machine, it'll sandwich your fabric between stitches, pull it along, hold it still while the stitch completes, then repeat itself with that "box" motion. These walking feet are great for delicate fabrics! However, if you're sewing heavyweight fabric (or fur with a thick pile), a walking foot machine really helps pull all that weight through. (Mostly posting since I *really* wish I knew this earlier before getting frustrated with walking feet instead of having a machine built for my application.)
I just stumbled across your great content via an IG post. I had to use the walking foot today for some jersey sewing (on Brother machine). I can't tell you how helpful your tip was about that annoying little feed block (just behind the needle). Now I know why those jam-ups occur, and tips on how to avoid that mess! Thanks!
oh wonderful, I am happy to hear that this video helped you figure out your challenges. Thanks for letting me know and thanks for watching. Happy sewing.
Regarding Jeff's online store (I'm personally not a fan neither), a fantastic alternative is Ebay! For one reason or another, many seamsters dont need the various parts and will usually sell them used, yet still well maintained! Additionally there are a handful of retailers that have stores for notions. I'll be grabbing my next set of needles there when it comes time to replace.
Thank you Cornelius. I have worked with a true walking foot on sewing. My husband and his parents were furniture upholsterers. We were also over the road truck drivers. That's how I met my husband. I find that the walking foot for upholstery doesn't work that well for clothing fabrics. Do you have any chance, or need to work with vinyl, or canvas, those heavier, stockier fabrics?
I have this "walking foot" for my Singer home machine. Overall it's good, no miracle.* But sometimes it really comes in handy. The only disadvantage is the reduced sewing speed and the bulky tail of the presser foot. On my previous CB Janome, I had a simple foot with the same principle of movement - a fine fabric presser foot 941500000A - I was surprisingly satisfied. *Compared to Pfaff437 zig-zag with upper-feed and other real walking foot upholstery machines I use. All of them allow you to set a differential to manage feed properly.
Yeah, it definitely has it's disadvantages and is bulky indeed. It doesn't allow for sewing in "tight" areas but is a stop-gap solution for simple home machines. Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching.
Great video as always. I also use a walking foot with my brother SE-425 sewing machine when sewing knits but I'm wondering if a walking foot would also be useful for sewing with silk (slippery) fabrics? Your thoughts on that?
I'm surprised how many people have told me that they use it all the time so by that logic, I would feel confident to try sewing silk fabrics with it. I did use it on a lining fabric in the past and it worked decently. Thanks for watching and for chiming in let me know if you do end up trying it and how it goes.
How common are the fabric/material stores in the USA?, we found a couple in Los Angeles and San Diego (Chula Vista) but looking like the business was going downhill about to close, prices were great though. In Mexico they have a line of stores called parisinas which are amazing , all cities there have that store eBay is great option of course , Walmart too but a little limited
I am not so sure about what it's like in the USA, as I live in Canada, but what I have heard from people in the comments is that "good" fabric stores only exist in major cities/metropolis' these days. Smaller and mid-sized cities seem to only have hobby/craft stores that have limited options. I live in Toronto and so I'm spoiled for choice compared to others. The fabrics aren't cheap, but they are really nice. North America just isn't a make-your-own clothes culture anymore it seems.
Do you have tips for sewing socks? I’m making a bunch for relatives this holiday season, but I’m struggling w the opening as it never sits on the ankle perfectly
I fear I am not of much help here. I have never sewn socks but they seem like an interesting challenge now that I think about it. I assume you're using some sort of stretch fabric? Are you adding in a light elastic? That might help keep them up. you might even be able to use an elastic thread as well?
Walking feet are great! But don’t you have stretch stitch? I just turn the dial on my circa 1986 White with a zigzag foot and it sews knits perfectly. Zigzag stitch for knits has never held up for me the way a stretch stitch seam does.
So I had been considering getting a walking foot for a while now, but there is a question I haven't had much luck finding the answer to online: how do you/can you adjust the stitch length that the walking foot feeds?
Oh wow, that's expensive. I guess if you're going be working with a lot of knits, it'd be worth the investment. Perhaps you could find a used one on eBay?
Great content! A minor note about how these function though. Unless you have a walking foot machine, these walking feet don't actually pull the fabric along. The walking foot idles and slides freely, letting the bottom feed dogs do the work. If you have a walking foot machine, it'll sandwich your fabric between stitches, pull it along, hold it still while the stitch completes, then repeat itself with that "box" motion.
These walking feet are great for delicate fabrics! However, if you're sewing heavyweight fabric (or fur with a thick pile), a walking foot machine really helps pull all that weight through.
(Mostly posting since I *really* wish I knew this earlier before getting frustrated with walking feet instead of having a machine built for my application.)
Thank you for sharing your experiences with walking feet down in the comments here. It helps add to the conversation.
Also very useful for accurate plaid pattern matching, keeps the layers lined up
Oh, nice. That's good to know. Thanks for sharing.
I just found this channel. Wow! I love the way you explain everything! I am so excited to try your advices!
I'm glad to hear it!
Did Cornelius get married.Good for you. Since I haven't seen him for a long time. I noticed a ring on his finger.I happy for you.
Keen eye. Indeed I am married now. Thanks for watching.
@@CorneliusQuiring congratulations sir 🎉🙋🏻♀️
Thank you.
I just stumbled across your great content via an IG post. I had to use the walking foot today for some jersey sewing (on Brother machine). I can't tell you how helpful your tip was about that annoying little feed block (just behind the needle). Now I know why those jam-ups occur, and tips on how to avoid that mess! Thanks!
oh wonderful, I am happy to hear that this video helped you figure out your challenges. Thanks for letting me know and thanks for watching. Happy sewing.
Regarding Jeff's online store (I'm personally not a fan neither), a fantastic alternative is Ebay! For one reason or another, many seamsters dont need the various parts and will usually sell them used, yet still well maintained! Additionally there are a handful of retailers that have stores for notions. I'll be grabbing my next set of needles there when it comes time to replace.
That's a good tip! Thanks for sharing it with the viewers and me. I will consider this for future purchases of my own. Thanks for watching.
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Oh man!!! I’m so excited for this video !!!
Oh nice, hope it was helpful.
I have to try this! Thank you! I feel like an idiot for not practicing my craft!
Well if you do get one, hopefully it's of use to you too. Thanks for watching :)
Please make a video on how we can cut and stich high neck shirt for us with stretchy fabric.
A turtleneck or perhaps a mock neck? Yes, I will consider it.
Can you please make a video on how can I take my measurements for cargo pent , cutting and stitching? please, please.
Thank you for the suggestion, I will consider cargo pants for a future video.
Quirks with Quiring.
Ha! I like that. I may use it in the future :)
Thank you Cornelius. I have worked with a true walking foot on sewing. My husband and his parents were furniture upholsterers. We were also over the road truck drivers. That's how I met my husband.
I find that the walking foot for upholstery doesn't work that well for clothing fabrics.
Do you have any chance, or need to work with vinyl, or canvas, those heavier, stockier fabrics?
Thank you for sharing a bit about yourself. no need for the heavier fabrics yet.
I have this "walking foot" for my Singer home machine. Overall it's good, no miracle.* But sometimes it really comes in handy.
The only disadvantage is the reduced sewing speed and the bulky tail of the presser foot. On my previous CB Janome, I had a simple foot with the same principle of movement - a fine fabric presser foot 941500000A - I was surprisingly satisfied.
*Compared to Pfaff437 zig-zag with upper-feed and other real walking foot upholstery machines I use. All of them allow you to set a differential to manage feed properly.
Yeah, it definitely has it's disadvantages and is bulky indeed. It doesn't allow for sewing in "tight" areas but is a stop-gap solution for simple home machines. Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching.
I have Singer M1500 to sew all my cloths . Is it perfect or I need to buy other machine?
I think that should work for you.
@@CorneliusQuiring Thanks for replying.
Great video as always. I also use a walking foot with my brother SE-425 sewing machine when sewing knits but I'm wondering if a walking foot would also be useful for sewing with silk (slippery) fabrics? Your thoughts on that?
I'm surprised how many people have told me that they use it all the time so by that logic, I would feel confident to try sewing silk fabrics with it. I did use it on a lining fabric in the past and it worked decently. Thanks for watching and for chiming in let me know if you do end up trying it and how it goes.
Also please tell us what number of needles we can use for starchy fabric and what kind of food is needed?
If you watch my sewing machine video, it will tell you all about needles. ruclips.net/video/DJn0sU3fiN0/видео.html
@@CorneliusQuiring For sure I will watch your video.
I recently bought mine for like $4.
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How common are the fabric/material stores in the USA?, we found a couple in Los Angeles and San Diego (Chula Vista) but looking like the business was going downhill about to close, prices were great though.
In Mexico they have a line of stores called parisinas which are amazing , all cities there have that store
eBay is great option of course , Walmart too but a little limited
I am not so sure about what it's like in the USA, as I live in Canada, but what I have heard from people in the comments is that "good" fabric stores only exist in major cities/metropolis' these days. Smaller and mid-sized cities seem to only have hobby/craft stores that have limited options.
I live in Toronto and so I'm spoiled for choice compared to others. The fabrics aren't cheap, but they are really nice.
North America just isn't a make-your-own clothes culture anymore it seems.
Do you have tips for sewing socks? I’m making a bunch for relatives this holiday season, but I’m struggling w the opening as it never sits on the ankle perfectly
I fear I am not of much help here. I have never sewn socks but they seem like an interesting challenge now that I think about it. I assume you're using some sort of stretch fabric? Are you adding in a light elastic? That might help keep them up. you might even be able to use an elastic thread as well?
How do I place an order I'm from Nigeria
I imagine there must be a local shop in your area, or perhaps an online site that ships to you. Good luck finding one.
What stretch stitch settings do you use?
None. Just a regular or zig-zag stitch
What setting are set on your sewing machine? That’s what I meant to say ❤
Walking feet are great! But don’t you have stretch stitch? I just turn the dial on my circa 1986 White with a zigzag foot and it sews knits perfectly. Zigzag stitch for knits has never held up for me the way a stretch stitch seam does.
I just learned something new! Thanks for teaching me something new! I'm going to try it.
So I had been considering getting a walking foot for a while now, but there is a question I haven't had much luck finding the answer to online: how do you/can you adjust the stitch length that the walking foot feeds?
Exactly what @Krya Moulton said. It's simply a presser foot like all others, it just looks big and bulky and a bit intimidating.
So the answer is yes.
I want a walking foot for my Janome, it’s about $50 US
Hopefully, you can get it. It's expensive but worth the investment I think. Thanks for watching.
Hey Cornelius. Please can you do a jacket pattern and sewing tutorial ☺️
I will consider this for a future video. Thanks for the suggestion and thanks for watching :)
Oh for my Bernina it‘s 140 Euros (195 CAD)… I was always wondering if walking foots are really worth it, apperently they are, damn it 🥹
Oh wow, that's expensive. I guess if you're going be working with a lot of knits, it'd be worth the investment. Perhaps you could find a used one on eBay?