I have seen a video where Leah day modifies a darning/ fm foot to stop it bouncing. Surely if these feet aren't supposed to bounce they would be made that way. Has anyone tried the modification and does it work. Thanks.
I have seen a video where Leah day modifies a darning/ fm foot to stop it bouncing. Surely if these feet aren't supposed to bounce they would be made that way. Has anyone tried the modification and does it work. Thanks.
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Hi Lilyjo, yes I tried modifying the darning foot and yes it does work! I bought an inexpensive darning foot like the one Leah shows in her video. Give it a try.![]()
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Last edited by Lilyjo; July 10th, 2014 at 12:52 PM.
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I have done this to my cheap plastic generic foot and it works just fine, gives me much better control.
I am not sure what sewing machine you have, but take a look at what Amazon UK has to offer, maybe one of these will fit without spending so much money to try the idea.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_...e+darning+foot
What is the purpose for doing this?
pat.
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I bought one for a Viking machine which runs about 40 bucks. I was nervous to modify it, but tried it anyway. It works and I like the fact that it doesn't bounce around. Not only is it quieter, but it is easier for me to see my stitches because the foot is holding still.
Bubba I think the purpose is to stop the bouncing as jennysnn says, but that was what was confusing me. If it's better to not bounce why are the feet made that way?
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Do you have a link handy?
Lorie
Here you go
How to Modify Your Free Motion Foot - YouTube