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Question about fleece angrie.woman 02-26-2006
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Posted by angrie.woman on February 26, 2006, 12:55 pm
I was just reading through messages, but I got interrupted. I think I
saw somebody say that it was advisable to use a certain foot when sewing
fleece. Now I can't find it again.

Did I read that right? I haven't done much with fleece, but I am
preparing to start a robe.

I made some dog crate mats for a charity I work with and a pillow for a
neighbor boy with some scrap pieces I bought to practice on, and I
thought I was about ready. All I did was what the Kwik-Sew and
Simplicity sites suggested, which was use a small zig-zag and a slightly
loose presser foot.

Comments and/or links appreciated...as always!


Posted by Kate Dicey on February 26, 2006, 2:56 pm
angrie.woman wrote:

> I was just reading through messages, but I got interrupted. I think I
> saw somebody say that it was advisable to use a certain foot when sewing
> fleece. Now I can't find it again.

It was probably me saying use a walking foot! :) I find it invaluable
for preventing the top layer creeping over the bottom one as you sew.
>
> Did I read that right? I haven't done much with fleece, but I am
> preparing to start a robe.

Get the walking foot!
>
> I made some dog crate mats for a charity I work with and a pillow for a
> neighbor boy with some scrap pieces I bought to practice on, and I
> thought I was about ready. All I did was what the Kwik-Sew and
> Simplicity sites suggested, which was use a small zig-zag and a slightly
> loose presser foot.

Nah... Loose presser foot = lost presser foot! The walking foot is
best. The zigzag advice is fine. Having made more than 20 garments out
of this stuff, I know, you know! :)
>
> Comments and/or links appreciated...as always!
>
Hope I have helped.

--
Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.katedicey.co.uk
Click on Kate's Pages and explore!

Posted by angrie.woman on February 26, 2006, 4:24 pm
Of course you have helped. You always help so much that I hate to ask.

I thought it was your post, but I couldn't find it again when I sorted
by sender, so I was beginning to think I imagined it or misread it. I
couldn't get my Thunderbird to search properly either - sigh.

Now I have to go see what a walking foot looks like.

I have about 20 or 30 feet that have come with my machines, but I don't
always know what they are.

Thank very, very much Kate.

Angela


Kate Dicey wrote:
> angrie.woman wrote:
>
>> I was just reading through messages, but I got interrupted. I think I
>> saw somebody say that it was advisable to use a certain foot when
>> sewing fleece. Now I can't find it again.
>
> It was probably me saying use a walking foot! :) I find it invaluable
> for preventing the top layer creeping over the bottom one as you sew.
>>
>> Did I read that right? I haven't done much with fleece, but I am
>> preparing to start a robe.
>
> Get the walking foot!
>>
>> I made some dog crate mats for a charity I work with and a pillow for
>> a neighbor boy with some scrap pieces I bought to practice on, and I
>> thought I was about ready. All I did was what the Kwik-Sew and
>> Simplicity sites suggested, which was use a small zig-zag and a
>> slightly loose presser foot.
>
> Nah... Loose presser foot = lost presser foot! The walking foot is
> best. The zigzag advice is fine. Having made more than 20 garments out
> of this stuff, I know, you know! :)
>>
>> Comments and/or links appreciated...as always!
>>
> Hope I have helped.
>

Posted by Kate Dicey on February 26, 2006, 5:06 pm
angrie.woman wrote:

> Of course you have helped. You always help so much that I hate to ask.

But it's what I'm here for! :D
>
> I thought it was your post, but I couldn't find it again when I sorted
> by sender, so I was beginning to think I imagined it or misread it. I
> couldn't get my Thunderbird to search properly either - sigh.
>
> Now I have to go see what a walking foot looks like.

Like these on the Clothilde site:
http://www.clotilde.com/cl/product_group.asp?g_id=106757-5
(NAYY - they were just some of the best pix) There's some useful
information on the site about which ones the different machines need. I
have a cheap and cheerful Singer fit one, and the more robust Husqvarna
one. Both fit my Elna machines, the Singer fit will go on all the
Singer machines except the Featherweight, plus the Viscount. The HV one
fits the Lily it was bought for, and the Featherweight, and all the
other machines. :)
>
> I have about 20 or 30 feet that have come with my machines, but I don't
> always know what they are.

Find somewhere to post pix: I can probably tell you what most of them do!

Like the ruffler, the walking foot is one of the bigger, more expensive
ones. Expect to pay between $20 for a budget generic one and $80 for n
HV or Bernina one. The better makes are more heavily engineered and
will last better.
>
> Thank very, very much Kate.

You are welcome.
--
Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.katedicey.co.uk
Click on Kate's Pages and explore!

Posted by BEI Design on February 26, 2006, 5:20 pm
angrie.woman wrote:
>
> Now I have to go see what a walking foot looks like.

Google for "your machine brand", and "walking foot" [without the
quotes] you'll likely get several sites with pictures of what a
walking foot looks and what it does.

For instance, here's what one for my 45-year-old Singer looks like:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8252323152&category=41245

I wouldn't be without one (or three). I imagine Ron Anderson has them
is stock. NAYY,

Beverly



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