Foot 11 ; General Sewing Directions:; Dogs - Page 13

Foot  11 

 
Walking

XA7253-001 

The walking foot holds the fabric between the 
presser foot, upper and lower feed dogs to better 
control difficult fabrics. It is standard on the PQ. 

Machine Set-Up:

Feed dogs up using one of two settings based on 
fabric. Adjust other settings for the fabric used. Pin 
feed is not used with this foot. 

 
Materials Needed for Sample: 

Cotton fabric, thin batting 

General Sewing Directions:

While normal sewing techniques are used with this 
foot, it is important to not sew more than 70 per 
cent of maximum speed to allow the foot to work 
evenly. Test the presser foot settings to make sure it is not too strong as that will influence foot movement 

s well. 

was sandwiched with thin batting and backing and stitched together with the walking foot. 

Dogs 

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Feed 

Presser 
Foot Dial 

Thread 
Tensio

Stitch 
Length 

Midweight  +/- 4 

2.5 to 3 

Specific PQ Sample Directions: 

Squares 1 ½” each were sewn together in a 
checkerboard fashion with the ¼” foot. The pressed top 

 
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