For a more perfect union (of one piece of fabric to another)

Okay. 2 things. I'm concerned that Janome's accu-feed foot wobbles. I wonder if it's as simple as having a screw loose. Of course, there's been a few screws loose around here for decades and somehow we manage but you might want to see if there's something you need to give a tighter wind to. Also: Beware. A single stitch face plate and foot will Not take kindly to your swinging over to any kind of zig or needle position. You'd better take a piece of that nice harmless blue masking tape and cover whatever allows you to shift from the straight and narrow to anything else. Or you could wear safety goggles and a padded bra. Polly

"Sunny" Those of you who have Janome 6600 machines, if you haven't bought a

Polly, I have a single stitch plate and foot on the Pfaff I also use all the time. Yep, at first I had one or two little "oopsies" but no harm truly done. The machine just stopped and yelled at me. Glad I don't speak Pfaff. LOL As for the wobble on Janome accu-feed feet -- I haven't had that problem. It's vital that the turn screw that holds the foot in place is as tight as you can get it. I replaced the screws on both my machines with big thumb screws that I can tighten till they yelp. It's helped my accuracy on both machines. If you have a Janome and the foot wobbles, I'd get it in to the shop. And if they tell you that they all do that, they're fibbing. I will say this: now all my machines have "accu-feed" or the equivalent of it. In my humble opinion, it's not as good as an old fashioned walking foot. Maybe I'm just a luddite, but I think the walking foot functioned better in terms of keeping the layers together and feeding it all at the same time. Oh well, technology wins out again.

Sunny

I will say this: now all my machines have

I completely agree. I have a Pfaff with the accu-feed foot and it is definitely not as good as a Bernina with a walking foot. It's less bulky, yes, but I find I have to work it a bit, bubbling the fabric in front, etc., to get a good even feed. With the Bernina foot, I just sew and it feeds quilt layers evenly. That said, the accu-feed is fine for clothing sewing (unless you're trying to ease the fabric!) and I like having it, but not on all my machines!

Iris

I was lucky enough to get a 6600 recently and just (today) picked up a single stitch plate for it. I'm glad to hear that it's a worthwhile accessory - my seam width accuracy could use some help! I also like the quarter inch guide that allows you to stop the right distance from an edge. That'll be useful at corners when putting on binding. Now if I could just find an accessory to give me more time to sew I'd be all set! :) Allison

I love the built-in even-feed foot on my Pfaff - is that what you call an accu-feed? It works a charm for me, thick ot thin "pile" of stuff to be sewn, uneven and all.

Also, if you need to not use it, just disengage it - I have done that a few times, but not much (other than for quilting, or other feet where it doesn't go.

Hanne in CPH

I love the built-in even-feed foot on my Pfaff - is that what you call an accu-feed? It works a charm for me, thick ot thin "pile" of stuff to be sewn, uneven and all.

Also, if you need to not use it, just disengage it - I have done that a few times, but not much (other than for quilting, or other feet where it doesn't go.

Hanne in CPH

Oh, I know I can just flip it up - but I can't attach a walking foot if I wanted to. Of course I don't need to, because I have a Bernina without even-feed, and a walking foot for it. I do like the even-feed for certain things, as noted, but the Bernina walking foot just works a bit easier and better for straight line quilting, in my opinion anyway.

Iris

Sunny get a bright colored post it note and write "Single Hole Plate" on it in big letters.

Stick it somewhere on the machine when you use that plate. Do not switch to zig zag with this plate attached.

Your machine will make the awfullest sound.

Cindy

HAve the 6600 and the foot. That is funny cause I thought it wasn't worth the cost for the little I use it. The little leg on it seems to have more 'play' in it than it should for a good accurate 1/4" seam. Might just be the one I got though. Go figure.

Actually Cindy, although it is a single stitch plate it does have an additional hole over to the right. If you go over to a ZZ stitch the needle will go into the other hole but the fabric will not advance. Kind of hard to explain but actually that part of the plate is pretty well thought out.

Taria

teleflora wrote:

I wish they would do that with the Husqvarna plate!

Cindy