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Using a walking foot Sewing with knits
jynclr   Advanced Beginner TX USA Member since 12/20/11 Posts: 839	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/12/12 5:43 PM Is the presser foot supposed to be down when using a walking foot? I'm assuming so. I had read a quick blurb elsewhere (I can't find it now) where I got the impression the walking foot should not be in the down position when sewing with it. Which is it? Up or down? I thought it was down. Thank you! ------ Evelyn: Pfaff Creative Performance Helen V: Babylock Companion BL1550
maide   Intermediate MN USA Member since 2/27/09 Posts: 378	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/12/12 5:45 PM down...
jynclr   Advanced Beginner TX USA Member since 12/20/11 Posts: 839	Login to reply to this post In reply to maide Like this post Date: 2/12/12 6:18 PM That's what I thought. Thank you. I obviously misunderstood or mis-read that post. ------ Evelyn: Pfaff Creative Performance Helen V: Babylock Companion BL1550
andye   Beginner VA USA Member since 5/9/09 Posts: 1532	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/12/12 6:49 PM Down. Make sure that the fork engages the needle bar. In general, all feet should be used with the foot down-- lowering the foot squeezes the tension disks together.
PattiAnnJ   Advanced OH USA Member since 12/3/06 Posts: 4991	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/12/12 11:15 PM No matter what you are using or not using, the presser foot lever has to be down or there will be no tension on the top thread.
jynclr   Advanced Beginner TX USA Member since 12/20/11 Posts: 839	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/13/12 0:16 AM Well I'm glad I asked because I actually learned something I didn't know, that the presser foot needs to be down or there will be no tension! Thank you for the extra lesson! ETA: BTW, I was able to finish the hem of a knit top I had made. I'll be wearing it to work tomorrow. woo hoo! -- Edited on 2/13/12 0:17 AM -- ------ Evelyn: Pfaff Creative Performance Helen V: Babylock Companion BL1550

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