Re: What Features Standard on Decent Machines?

IDF is optional. One 'engages' it by flipping it down. In fact it does not engage with every foot, because some specialty feet would not require it.
It would not be practicable with a wide side to side stitch, or some others. PAT

Kate Dicey wrote:

Pat in Virginia wrote:

Integrated Dual Feed ... most Pfaff SM have this.
(Not a monster walking foot other SM use!) PAT


Pat, can you switch it off when you don't want it? And not just by dropping the feed dogs. I do things where a walking/dual feed wouldn't help at all...


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