I’m learning to sew and working on matching patterns on the fabric. The walking foot has been really helpful to use because the fabric stays where want it. It didn’t come with my machine (not a Babylock), but was really worth the investment.
Thank you soooo much Anita I have been struggling with this for over an hour! Your instructions are clear and very easy to follow so glad I found your channel!
Very clear and concise explanation on the ways to use a walking foot. I use it on my quilts when I am putting the layers together. It works great! Thanks for the instruction.
I love my walking foot and that metal guide for even distances between lines for top quilting and yes I am a quilter and I wouldn't know what to do without my walking foot. Thank you Anita for your great video it is appreciated. I am so hooked on my walking foot LOLOL.
I have two walking feet. But one is designed like an invisible zipper presser foot, but has a hole to use a guide. My question is how does the zipper walking foot look like?
Thank you for your smile! Thank you for your excellent videos. I am a new Baby Lock owner and you have shown me so much. I am looking forward to watching all of your videos. Thank you!
I’m so grateful for each of your You Tube videos on using the Baby Lock Soprano! I got my new BL Soprano 2 days ago and started watching the first few videos just before that so had a good familiarity before I opened the box. I’m enjoying and appreciating each one. Love your clear, concise, detailed teaching style!!! Thank you so much, Anita! You’re such a blessing! 💕✝️🎉🙏
Thank you so much . I searched for a video showing how to install a baby lock walking foot , mine didn't sew correctly it skipped stiches , your video was perfect i didn't remove the screw so I will do that crossing fingers it works !
I love 💘 your channel.. I've taken a 9yr break from sewing. And my fiance got me a Baby Lock Jubilant for our anniversary and I love this machine.. omg 😲 if I had this 15yrs ago ooh sewing would be easier..
I’ve been quilting for awhile but this video has been very informative. Thanks for doing more videos on the Soprano. Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas 🎄
@@AnitabyDesign I tried it yesterday and it is perfect for the fleece I'm working with.....did I tell you....I did my very first buttonhole yesterday 😉
So helpful!! I set mine up on my older Kenmore machine but I haven’t used it yet. I want to do quilting for small projects like bags and pillows. I definitely need a guide. Seeing that part fills in so many blanks for me. 😂😂 thanks Anita!!
Thanks so much for the great instructions. I just got my walking foot but was unsure how to install it. Your directions were very clear and concise - Thanks again!
I have this machine and can’t seem to get the auto threader to work when using the walking foot. Does it work on your machine or does it have to always be thread manually? Thank you in advance.
Thank you for this tutorial. Quick question; do you have to keep the stitch length at a specific number when using the walking foot attachment? From the video it looks like the engagement dogs move back the same distance at the walking foot presser so that makes me wonder if you can adjust the stitch length when using the walking foot.
Hello Anita. Was wondering if I could do quilting stitches while using my walking foot. I made placemats which are three layers and want to try different stitches. Does the walking foot only work for straight stitches? Thanks for your videos. I watch quite a few of them prior to purchasing my baby lock soprano.
Thanks for this video . I tried th walking foot for the first time yesterday and I was so disappointed . I got the open toe one as I could not find the closed one . I mainly need it for stretchy fabrics , satins and velvet either stretchy or non stretch . I am having hard time stitching straight with a normal presser foot so i thought I should try the walking foot but i don’t see much difference which really frustrates me . Am I doing something wrong ?
Hi Athey. If you're have trouble stitching a straight line with an all purpose foot, trying different feet won't solve the problem. Things to consider: 1. Are you using something as a focal point (seam lines on machine, magnetic attachment for seams, painter's tape)? You need to use something to align your fabric with as you sew to make sure you're sewing a straight line. 2. Are you looking at the needle while sewing? If you're focusing on the needle, you will never get a straight line. Establish a focal point and keep the right edge of your fabric running along that focal point as you sew. 3. Check the presser foot tension. If the tension on your presser foot is too heavy, it will pull the fabric to the left, making it hard to sew a straight line. If all of these are in order, then I suggest just practicing over and over again until you can sew straight.
@@AnitabyDesign thanks so much for this detailed answer. I do all of that but I will also check my presser foot’s tension. That might be a problem . I am self taught so sometimes I don’t know if I do things right ,But thanks for taking the time to give me those tips
Hi Deborah! I use a stabilizer when I sew the hems on knit garments, even when I use the walking foot. I like to use extra precaution to prevent wavy hems. I don't used stabilizer with the woven hems though.
Ok Thank you Anita, now I know the difficulty I was having! This helped and now I corrected my error, Thank you!I’m new to sewing, watching your videos really help. 😊
Thank you! Anita May I ask if there anyway you can do a video of the different types of stabilizers for different fabric or projects! So many types and tapes very confusing for a beginner like me and perhaps others. That would be great and helpful.😊
I’m learning to sew and working on matching patterns on the fabric. The walking foot has been really helpful to use because the fabric stays where want it. It didn’t come with my machine (not a Babylock), but was really worth the investment.
Oh Kelly, yes, it's perfect for matching patterns, no shifting.
I love your channel and love how you incorporate your faith. Keep up the good work
Thank you Sherry
Thank you soooo much Anita I have been struggling with this for over an hour! Your instructions are clear and very easy to follow so glad I found your channel!
Excellent video. Easy to see how you attach the foot and very understandable instructions. thank you
You are welcome!
Very clear and concise explanation on the ways to use a walking foot. I use it on my quilts when I am putting the layers together. It works great! Thanks for the instruction.
You are so welcome!
Thank you! I will be using the walking foot for everything except installing a zipper. Bless you!
Thanks for the wonderful explanation of the workings of the walking foot. I thought it was only used for matching plaids.
You're very welcome Renia!
Thank you for bringing back videos on Baby Lock Soprano! I’ve learned so much about my machine!
You're very welcome.
I love your giving spirit.
Good morning beautiful Sister Anita. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.
Good morning! You are so welcome.
I am definitely going to redo my fleece scarves and try this foot....thanks again!
You're very welcome, Lynette!
I love my walking foot and that metal guide for even distances between lines for top quilting and yes I am a quilter and I wouldn't know what to do without my walking foot. Thank you Anita for your great video it is appreciated. I am so hooked on my walking foot LOLOL.
Yaaaay, Sandra! Me tooooo!
I have two walking feet. But one is designed like an invisible zipper presser foot, but has a hole to use a guide. My question is how does the zipper walking foot look like?
Thank you for your smile! Thank you for your excellent videos. I am a new Baby Lock owner and you have shown me so much. I am looking forward to watching all of your videos. Thank you!
Awesome Dawn! Congratulations on your new Baby Lock. Enjoy learning all about your machine.
Thank you and God Bless your teaching passion.
You're very welcome. God bless you too.
Thank you. I have been trying to re-sew a spandex pants and this demo made it possible, thank you😘
I’m so grateful for each of your You Tube videos on using the Baby Lock Soprano! I got my new BL Soprano 2 days ago and started watching the first few videos just before that so had a good familiarity before I opened the box. I’m enjoying and appreciating each one. Love your clear, concise, detailed teaching style!!! Thank you so much, Anita! You’re such a blessing! 💕✝️🎉🙏
Yaaayyy! Congratulations on your new Soprano, Heidi! I'm so glad you found the tutorials to be helpful. Enjoy your new machine.
Thanks for sharing Mrs Anita! Had no idea but now I will use it more often
You're welcome
Thank you so much . I searched for a video showing how to install a baby lock walking foot , mine didn't sew correctly it skipped stiches , your video was perfect i didn't remove the screw so I will do that crossing fingers it works !
I love 💘 your channel.. I've taken a 9yr break from sewing. And my fiance got me a Baby Lock Jubilant for our anniversary and I love this machine.. omg 😲 if I had this 15yrs ago ooh sewing would be easier..
Yaaayyy, Rose! Welcome back to sewing. Congratulations on your new Baby Lock!!! I'm so in love with my machines. Let's have some FUN!!! 🤗
Thank you! Simple and straight forward. I have been a little intimidated by the walking foot. I am going to try it now.
Great, clear video. Nice design sense too. Thank you.
You are welcome!
Anita, I’m still in the market for a new sewing machine. Just came across you demonstrating this sew machine. You have got my attention! 😊
Wonderful! I'm glad you found the video. Have fun shopping for your new machine.
So glad I am seeing this. I have been thinking to get one of these
Thank sis, I will use it soon, have a blessed week
I’ve been quilting for awhile but this video has been very informative. Thanks for doing more videos on the Soprano. Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas 🎄
Oh Stella, I'g glad this was helpful for you. Merry Christmas to you and your family too.
Wow you actually got my walking foot on thank you!
You're welcome!!
Anita, I thank UGuys like you for making helpful videos. Go, guys, go!
Glad you like them!
THANK YOU DIDDE T KNOW HOW TO DO THESE I WOULDNT USE IT BUT NOW I CAN YOU HELP SO MUCH
Very clear instructions and guidance.
Glad it was helpful!
Anita you are a God sent Blessing! I Thank God for you and may he continue to Bless you and your gifts. Many Thanks
Oh my goodness, Lisa! Thank you so much. I'm happy to hear that you're enjoying the videos.
Thank you Anita! Your tutorial made it so easy! I appreciate you!
You are so welcome!
Haven't even watched this yet and I love it 😂😂....needed to know this....thanks
Hahahahaaa! Lynette, you're cracking me up.
@@AnitabyDesign I tried it yesterday and it is perfect for the fleece I'm working with.....did I tell you....I did my very first buttonhole yesterday 😉
@@lynetterene Yeeesss!!! Look at you Lynette! Go girl!
I love your channel , how you explain with patient 😀😄thank you ☺️☺️
Thank you
Hello Anita, Thanks so much for this demo! Love your videos!
Thank you so much. Helpful and very easy to see and understand. I will use my walking foot supplied with my new machine now.
You're very welcome. I'm glad you found this to be helpful.
Thank you for making this video! ❤
You're very welcome.
Very nicely done! I especially appreciate your clarity.
Thank you kindly!
So helpful!! I set mine up on my older Kenmore machine but I haven’t used it yet. I want to do quilting for small projects like bags and pillows. I definitely need a guide. Seeing that part fills in so many blanks for me. 😂😂 thanks Anita!!
You're very welcome. Have fun using your walking foot and quilting guide.
Great explanation, thank you.
You are welcome!
Thank you. This is great. I made a blouse over the summer with that exact silky fabric. The walking foot would have been helpful. Love your videos.
Awesome! I'm glad you enjoyed the video, Marian.
Thank you!
You're welcome.
Thank you for this video!
You are so welcome!
Perfect tutorial! Thank you! You absolutely blessed my day on so many levels.
You are so welcome!
Thanks 👍
Wonderfully said & blessed 🙌
Thanks so much for the great instructions. I just got my walking foot but was unsure how to install it. Your directions were very clear and concise - Thanks again!
Awesome! I'm glad you found the tutorial to be helpful. Have fun using your walking foot.
Anita, you really inspires me
Awww, that makes my heart smile, Elsie.
Thanks for the great video. Can the walking foot be used with a stretch stitch (for stretch fabrics)?
Hi Irene! Oh, yes indeed!
Anita by Design Great! Thank you so much. I love your videos - you explain things so clearly.
@@irenedale5256 You're very welcome and I'm so glad to hear you enjoy the videos.
Anita by Design ❤️
Oooooooohhhhhhhhh😮.....now I understand what it does 🤦🏻♀️
Hahahaha! So glad you understand now.
Best demonstration I have found on CZcams for beginners. Can you back stitch with the walking foot?
Thank you so much. Yes, you can backstitch also.
@@AnitabyDesign that’s the question I just asked. Thank you!
Great info. Can the walking foot stay attached to the machine or only when sewing the fabric you demonstrated?
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Oh yes, you can use it with all your fabrics.
I have this machine and can’t seem to get the auto threader to work when using the walking foot. Does it work on your machine or does it have to always be thread manually? Thank you in advance.
Yes, the auto threader doesn't work when thee walking foot is attached. I thread my needle by hand when using this foot.
Thank so much!. I have one of these and didn't know how to or win to use it ...🤔 😊
You’re welcome 😊
Thank you 😊 💓
You're welcome 😊
Hi Anita. Can I do a zig zag stitch with the walking foot when sewing knits?
Hi Stacy! Oh yes indeed! I always use the zig zag stitch with my walking foot on knits.
Thank you for this tutorial. Quick question; do you have to keep the stitch length at a specific number when using the walking foot attachment? From the video it looks like the engagement dogs move back the same distance at the walking foot presser so that makes me wonder if you can adjust the stitch length when using the walking foot.
Hi Matt! Yes, you can absolutely change the stitch length when using the walking foot. I do it all the time.
Thanks so much for the tutorial! Did you make the top that you have on? If so, where did you buy the fabric? I love it!
I agree that a walking foot really helps to prevent fabric from stretching.
I love my walking foot.God loves you & God do I.
Oh Lucille! Thank you so much. I love you too.
So helpful!! Thanks!!!😊
You're so welcome!
I have a hus walking foot can I use it on my Verve babylock machin
I'm not sure.
Hello Anita. Was wondering if I could do quilting stitches while using my walking foot. I made placemats which are three layers and want to try different stitches. Does the walking foot only work for straight stitches? Thanks for your videos. I watch quite a few of them prior to purchasing my baby lock soprano.
Hi Susan. Oh, yes indeed. Quilters use the walking foot too. Congratulations on your Soprano.
Will the Babylock Soprano fit in the pink Everything Mary bag that is in your Amazon Sewing Store?
I love your videos!!!
Hi Jennifer. No, it's too large.
Thanks for this video . I tried th walking foot for the first time yesterday and I was so disappointed . I got the open toe one as I could not find the closed one . I mainly need it for stretchy fabrics , satins and velvet either stretchy or non stretch . I am having hard time stitching straight with a normal presser foot so i thought I should try the walking foot but i don’t see much difference which really frustrates me . Am I doing something wrong ?
Hi Athey. If you're have trouble stitching a straight line with an all purpose foot, trying different feet won't solve the problem.
Things to consider:
1. Are you using something as a focal point (seam lines on machine, magnetic attachment for seams, painter's tape)? You need to use something to align your fabric with as you sew to make sure you're sewing a straight line.
2. Are you looking at the needle while sewing? If you're focusing on the needle, you will never get a straight line. Establish a focal point and keep the right edge of your fabric running along that focal point as you sew.
3. Check the presser foot tension. If the tension on your presser foot is too heavy, it will pull the fabric to the left, making it hard to sew a straight line.
If all of these are in order, then I suggest just practicing over and over again until you can sew straight.
@@AnitabyDesign thanks so much for this detailed answer. I do all of that but I will also check my presser foot’s tension. That might be a problem . I am self taught so sometimes I don’t know if I do things right ,But thanks for taking the time to give me those tips
Will the walking foot help with sewing in a straight line? I have been sewing for 2 months and my fabric shifts to the left.
Hi Natural Nicky. No, sewing a straight line is a skill you have to acquire through practice.
Hi Anita do you need a fabric stabilizer with these type of materials while sewing with a walking foot?
Hi Deborah! I use a stabilizer when I sew the hems on knit garments, even when I use the walking foot. I like to use extra precaution to prevent wavy hems. I don't used stabilizer with the woven hems though.
Ok Thank you Anita, now I know the difficulty I was having! This helped and now I corrected my error, Thank you!I’m new to sewing, watching your videos really help. 😊
Thank you! Anita May I ask if there anyway you can do a video of the different types of stabilizers for different fabric or projects! So many types and tapes very confusing for a beginner like me and perhaps others. That would be great and helpful.😊
Could I use a small zig zag using the walking foot for a finishing on a ponti knit?
Oh yes, of course.
@@AnitabyDesign thank you!
I noticed you didn’t do any back stitching you don’t have to back stitch with The walking foot
Yes, you should always backstitch where necessary.
Thank you🙏
You’re welcome 😊
Thank you 🌸