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Question about fleece

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!

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angrie.woman
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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.

Get the walking 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! :)

Hope I have helped.

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Kate Dicey

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

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angrie.woman

But it's what I'm here for! :D

Like these on the Clothilde site:

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(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. :)>

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.

You are welcome.

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Kate Dicey

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:

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

Beverly

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