[aegean17]

I can’t figure out if I need an open toe or closed toe walking foot. I want to try one for topstitching to see if it will help me avoid the puckers I run into. any thoughts? thanks!

[Tamara]

What brand of machine do you have aegean17?It may help to know this in order to best help you with your question as some brands have different tools than others.

[aegean17]

it’s a janome. I’d need a low shank.

I can choose from this closed – http://www.sewingmachinesplus.com/even-feed-foot-200311003.php

or this open – http://www.sewingmachinesplus.com/even-feed-foot-200339007.php?gclid=CNj4r8f66K0CFWQ0QgodPHnx5Q

[Robin]

Hello There! I like the open toe walking foot. It allows you to see where the needle is in relation to your fabric.

[Tamara]

Ok so it must be an older janome am I correct? The newer ones have accufeed so you wouldn’t need this foot – they have accufeed topstitching feet which makes it a little easier. I had an open toe walking foot for my real old Janome and this worked well for top stitching because you can see where you are going a lot better. So I advise you get yourself one of those to make a great sewing experience. Hope you have lots of fun finding out what else you can do with the walking foot.

[aegean17]

thanks for the responses 🙂 I’ll try an open toe and see how it goes.

justsewit, it’s a newer machine but it’s a basic one without anything fancy. I bet the accufeed is in a higher end model.

[Tamara]

I guess it depends on the bells and whistles the model has. I am lucky enough to have one with this but this walking foot you are after will be able to do the job just fine.

[Liesl Gibson]

I think my Jem has the closed-toe style. It works fine, but the open-toe style seems like you would be able to see what you’re doing a lot more easily.