New to Upholstery

[kodydog]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CONSEW-206RB-225-226-PIPING-WALKING-FOOT-SET-6-PAIR-/390369368952?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5ae3d3db78

I've always used this type, And maybe this would be better for a beginner.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CONSEW-225-226-WELT-FOOT-SET-4-EACH-WW8-/290432882605?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item439f2617ad

Recently had a chance to use this type and don't see much difference.

[JuneC]

Way back when, I bought one of these sets and haven't looked back.  This is GREAT for cornering.  Note how the foot is cut away so you can turn on a dime. 

http://www.cutsewservice.com/images/Sets/48851.jpg

Well worth the money.  Maybe Greg or Bob could hook you up with a set like this.

June

[sofadoc]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CONSEW-206RB-225-226-PIPING-WALKING-FOOT-SET-6-PAIR-/390369368952?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5ae3d3db78

I've always used this type, And maybe this would be better for a beginner.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CONSEW-225-226-WELT-FOOT-SET-4-EACH-WW8-/290432882605?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item439f2617ad

Recently had a chance to use this type and don't see much difference.

Boy, I've had MY head down in a hole! That first set, with the groove ONLY in the inside foot....I've NEVER seen before in my life (I'm sure that I've seen them on E-Bay, and just didn't notice the difference).
I've bought and sold over 2 dozen machines over the last 30 years, and I've never had a set like that come through my shop. I've only seen the 2nd type with the groove in both feet.
KODY: So they both perform about the same?
Can you think of any reason that I might want to add a set like the first ones to my arsenal?

[kodydog]

Can you think of any reason that I might want to add a set like the first ones to my arsenal?

Only because you are the "King of Unusual Tools"

But seriously, like Paul said this set may do corners better

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CONSEW-225-226-WELT-FOOT-SET-4-EACH-WW8-/290432882605?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item439f2617ad

But then Junes link looks REAL interesting.

[sofadoc]

But seriously, like Paul said this set may do corners better
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CONSEW-225-226-WELT-FOOT-SET-4-EACH-WW8-/290432882605?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item439f2617ad
But then Junes link looks REAL interesting.

Yeah, that's the only kind I've ever seen or used. I do have some with the back corner cut out like June linked. But since I only sew fiber-flex (tissue) welt that bends easily, I don't get any advantage from them.
To me, the ones with the corner cut out don't hug thin fabrics on long straight runs as well.

[TheJoe]

Thanks for the advice guys, you've all been very helpful!

I ordered these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/CONSEW-225-226-WELT-FOOT-SET-4-EACH-WW8-/290432882605?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item439f2617ad

Joe