I am a self taught quilter and have been struggling with projects puckering and bunching since I started. I had no idea something as simple as the foot I am using could solve my problem. I am gonna try it for my next quilt! Thank you again!
Aug 01, 2011
Open Toe vs. Regular Toe by: Anonymous
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Hi, just starting off in the quilting world. What is the difference b/w 'open toe' even feed foot and a 'regular' even feed foot. Which would I need?
Cheers Andrea
ANSWER
The difference between an open-toe foot and a closed-toe foot is space. An open-toe foot lets you view your sewing area with great ease. That's because the "toes" are spaced farther apart. There is less metal to obstruct your view.
In a closed-toe foot, the toes are spaced closer together. Your viewing area is smaller, so you'll need to work a little harder to view your stitches.
The photo below shows my "open-toe" even feed foot. To the right, you'll see a regular "closed-toe" presser foot. Since I don't own a closed-toe even feet foot, I had to show a standard foot.
Don't get me wrong, there's a time and place for both types of presser feet. But, when I'm quilting my quilt, I prefer the open-toe foot.
