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   Kiley | Apr 21, 2005 10:25am | #1

   Have you tried adjusting the pressure foot pressure on your machine? I have a Pfaff with IDT and I don't usually have this type of problem but in the past I would adjust the pressure on my other machines. Some people use a walking foot for even feeding. There are also other feet for slippery fabrics like roller feet and teflon feet that are usually used for materials like plastics etc..but anything is worth a try.

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   bree | Apr 21, 2005 05:19pm | #2

   THanks for your reply. I also have a Pfaff with IDT, what am i doing wrong.

   bree

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   SewTruTerry | Apr 21, 2005 09:08pm | #3

   You could also use a quilt basting spray that would keep all of the layers together while you quilt it.  Also you may even want to hand baste the layers together that would help them to stay put.  If you do go with the basting spray just hold onto the quilt for a few days after completeing so that the fumes can disipate.

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   Kiley | Apr 21, 2005 11:26pm | #5

   What foot are you using with the IDT engaged? Have you tried using another foot with the IDT to see if that helps?

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   kjp | Apr 21, 2005 09:53pm | #4

   Have you tried a walking foot?  They usually have to be purchased separately from the machine, but are wonderful for quilting.

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   mem1 | Apr 22, 2005 02:12am | #6

   Attach all layers to each other and then use a walking foot.

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   HeartFire | Apr 22, 2005 06:00am | #7

   Have you tried hand basting it?? sometimes that saves a lot of time - you don't end up doing the frog stitch (rip-it rip-it) and re-doing

   Judy

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   kjp | Apr 22, 2005 05:35pm | #8

   You made me laugh!  I am an expert at the frog stitch :-)  I'm getting better at basting my garments, but still rush too much and thus rip it, rip it!  I will have to remember this when I am teaching sewing and knitting.