Redbeeerd Report post Posted February 20, 2023 Heya! In my never ending search for an intro machine I came across a Singer 17-30 for a really good price. The question, however, does it come with a walking foot, or can I add one if not? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Constabulary Report post Posted February 20, 2023 You cannot retrofit a walking foot to sewing machines. There are "top feed" attachments for certain domestic machines but that is not even close to what is considered as a walking foot (aka triple feed = bottom feed + top feed + needle feed) in the leather trade. The 17-30 is a light - medium duty cylinder arm machine with drop feed and reverse. Some may have a roller foot some may have a straight presser foot. They have a long beak shuttle with fairly small bobbins. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redbeeerd Report post Posted February 20, 2023 35 minutes ago, Constabulary said: You cannot retrofit a walking foot to sewing machines. There are "top feed" attachments for certain domestic machines but that is not even close to what is considered as a walking foot (aka triple feed = bottom feed + top feed + needle feed) in the leather trade. The 17-30 is a light - medium duty cylinder arm machine with drop feed and reverse. Some may have a roller foot some may have a straight presser foot. They have a long beak shuttle with fairly small bobbins. Thanks! Is it possible to retrofit a roller foot to it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Constabulary Report post Posted February 20, 2023 Some pictures of the machine would help so we know how it is set up. But usually yes. Roller foots are fairly cheap an on this machine class they just mount where the regular presser foot is mounted. Depending on the roller size you probably have to adjust the foot bar height. https://www.ebay.com/itm/165207112611 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redbeeerd Report post Posted February 20, 2023 2 minutes ago, Constabulary said: Some pictures of the machine would help so we know how it is set up. But usually yes. Roller foots are fairly cheap an on this machine class they just mount where the regular presser foot is mounted. Depending on the roller size you probably have to adjust the foot bar height. https://www.ebay.com/itm/165207112611 Sounds good! I'll have to ask for a few more pics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
