H
I've got a bother innov-a80, even with a walking foot it feels so difficult to quilt with! I feel like the feed dogs are barely doing anything and I have to put a lot of effort into moving the fabric myself... 😕 I really want to try some patterned stitching and free hand quilting but it's really putting me off.
Do I need a better machine or am I doing something wrong 🤷🏻♀️
Hi Stephanie, I'm afraid I can't give any recommendations for quilting as I haven't done anything bigger than quilting a tea cosy!! Before looking at different machines I would recommend getting your machine serviced and mention that you don't think the feed dogs are doing their job. Secondly if you have a quilting shop near you you could ask them for a recommendation? I have a fabric shop near me that specialised in quilting - they have long arm quilting service - maybe there's something like that near you?
H
I've got a bother innov-a80, even with a walking foot it feels so difficult to quilt with! I feel like the feed dogs are barely doing anything and I have to put a lot of effort into moving the fabric myself... 😕 I really want to try some patterned stitching and free hand quilting but it's really putting me off.
Do I need a better machine or am I doing something wrong 🤷🏻♀️
Stephanie_sews_stuff - 1 week ago
I am definitely no expert having only quilted a glasses case type thing, but I am wondering if you can lower the feed dogs on your machine?
If so you might find free motion quilting easier.
