Do you use this with a "Walking Foot"? Do you "drop the feed dogs?" I have never done machine quilting, so I thought I'd start with this.
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No. & No, This is not for machine Quilting, It is for top stitching. It can be used for top stitching close to the edge or over lapping of Fabric.
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No, but there is a plastic piece that clips on and fits over the feed dogs. I've used it for free motion quilting, and it is smooth and easy to slide the quilt under the needle.
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Hi, Janet. The instructions for the one I bought were in the packaging itself, printed on a fold of the cardboard, if this makes sense. It looks complicated to attach, but it is really easy. You make sure that the two-pronged portion goes around the attachment screw on the base of the foot-holder. I'm a recent sewer and quilter so I may not be using the right terminology, but if you know anyone that sews regularly they could help you. Good luck.
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On the felt that I used yes! I tried it on some netting and it does well. To cut fabric, the only thing I can see that would hinder it is if you do not have the fabric down in a manner not to allow the blade to move well. I have made a quilt using the Disappearing Nine Patch. I know after I sew the nine patch back together for second or third or fourth cuts, The problem is the build up the layers of fabric and thread at the seams. That is why, I say with confidence, as long as you have your fabric down correctly on a good cutting board there should be no problem. I have had no problems. On the felt that I used yes! I tried it on some netting and it does well. To cut fabric, the only thing I can see that would hinder it is if you do not have the fabric down in a manner not to allow the blade to move well. I have made a quilt using the Disappearing Nine Patch. I know after I sew the nine patch back together for second or third or fourth cuts, The problem is the build up the layers of fabric and thread at the seams. That is why, I say with confidence, as long as you have your fabric down correctly on a good cutting board there should be no problem. I have had no problems.
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I am a beginning quilter and it seemed to me like a lot. If you have a friend as I, that does quilting or a quilt shop to go to, it's a good deal. They both helped me greatly by steering me to complete it. I even changed the size and used my own material.
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That is mainly what I do with mine. I piece blocks and also drop the feeds and free motion quilt.
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It does have a drop feed. It also can be used in a "free feed" mode, which apparently quilters use to develop freehand designs (outside my expertise). There is no cover for it although it fit into my old carrying case so standard size, if you have it, will work. According to Brother, the weight is 13.2 lbs. Not sure on the interchangeability of feet (I had an old New Home before, so wasn't an issue)--if the ones you have are just the foot with a bar across that snaps into the machine, there's a good chance they are usable on this machine.
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OK, I just sewed the edge of one of my towels and it works fine. I also just finished "making" actually simply hemming, a length of fleece for a new baby blanket. I rolled the edges and it worked quite well. When I got to the corners, I did try to do the whole 4 layers and it wouldn't, it was just too much. But the regular hem was fine. The machine only goes so fast, which is great for a beginner. For me, I probably could have sewn my baby blanket a lot faster, if the needle went faster. The control ON the machine, not the foot peddle, was a tad faster. But it was ok anyhow.
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Happy to! Helps tremendously to sew a straight, even seam. Just set it on the needle plate to the right of the needle (the needle plate is the metal piece that the needle goes up and down through the hole and the feed dogs come up under it) place it as far from the needle as you want your line of stitching and it guides the fabric through perfectly as you sew. I absolutely love this thing!! Here's a link to visual dictionary with parts o' sewing machine: http://visual.merriam-webster.com/arts-architecture/crafts/sewing/sewing-machine_1.php Here's a video: this product comes up about 40 sec part: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtKL6mwSRQI
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I have the same problem. After reading the previous answer, I will try his suggestion. Mostly I use it for quilting so do more up and down motion on seams rather than a lot of actual ironing.
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I do free motion quilting with my machine. The tension must be adjusted: I use 7 or 8. For regular stitching a 4 or 5 tension works fine. If the tension isn't adjusted, I get eye-lashing on the back of the quilt if I'm doing circles and tight curves. I always make a sample quilt sandwich of each project to test the tension. I use a SewSlip glide sheet over the stitch plate to help move things evenly.
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Standard foot, walking foot, hemming foot, zipper foot, and two sizes of free motion quilting feet! I love this machine! :-)
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This machine does not have quilting templates. It does off different stitches that are indicated on the front of the machine. My main focus for using this machine is for the embroidery portion.
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Yes, it can sew on quilts. It seems to do most things that a regular sewing machine does except use electricity!
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I don't know if all brothers are the same so make sure you check with your manual to confirm. On my machine I have to take off the presser foot and unscrew and take off the presser foot holder. The quilting foot fits to the left side facing out where the longest part of the eyelet is horizontal. Then just screw it in to tighten. To make sure your threads lock pull your working thread through the quilting foot, top to bottom.
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I use mine quite often to press things that I don't need an ironing board for; and have never experienced any of the quilting pattern to transfer to my garments or flat pieces. Never really thought about the possibility of it; but have been using mine for a few month now and have not experienced it happening.
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Make sure you put the foot dogs down (the things that move your fabric). Set your stitch length to "0". Practice on a scrap. I used fabric with batting between (similar to quilt). Practice how fast you move it to gauge your stitch. The foot will bounce up and down, but that is what it's supposed to do. Good Luck!