The Walking Foot is a rather big presser foot that gives your sewing machine super powers. It gives you an extra set of feed dogs for the top of the fabric being sewn. Using this foot makes managing unusual fabrics manageable. Sewing matching plaids becomes simple. Knits flow through your machine without growing. Slippery fabrics like minky cloth don’t slide all over the place. Thick multiple layers in bulky projects like quilts walk nicely together. Read on to find out why you do need this presser foot. And also if you already have one I bet you will get some new ideas on extra uses for this amazing sewing tool.

I made a little zipper pouch with fabric from an old jeans. The pouch itself is a really easy sewing project. A friend of mine asked if I could make a pouch to put a book in when traveling. Because it’s a gift, I decided to decorated the fabric with some little yellow flowers for which I used the flower stitch foot and my darning foot. I really like the result!

First things first! What exactly is a presser foot? The sewing experts can definitely skip this answer but we included this in any case for beginners and sewing enthusiasts who might have come across this term several times but don’t really know what it means. “A presser foot is the little metal piece that attaches to the sewing machine around the needle – they generally come with two toes, one to hold the fabric down on either side of the needle. There are various kinds of presser feet with each serving a different function.”

Last month it was my daughters birthday and I put up a paper flag garland. I’ve been using it already a couple of birthdays and now it’s time to throw it away… and make a garland that lasts and is pretty. This is a project that has been on my to do list for a while.. let’s get to it!

Apart from a good sewing machine and spools, there are various other essential sewing tools that you’ll need to keep handy as you’ll be reaching out for them from time to time. It’s best to make a note of these essentials and always keep them at hand for sewing ‘emergencies’!

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