debarooni64 Report post Posted November 8, 2017 Hi! My main hobby is not leather works. My husband did make a wallet on my machine, but I am a quilter. I bought the Consew 220 because of its ability to handle several layers of materials, and its large throat space. I want to do free motion quilting on it, but I would need to lower the feed dogs or cover them....I have them covered right now. And I was hoping to find n open toe darning foot that will fit so I can see my stitches as I move the material around. Im here because I googled my machine name trying to find out info and you were one of the few real deals. Btw I already changed out the motor to a new Servo. I cant find any info from the company....I even called them and they said they didnt have anything on this model. Reading some of your posts clearly shows you know industrial machines. Please help....what have I got, what can I do and are there any possible open toed feet that would feet? Thnx in advance! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yetibelle Report post Posted November 8, 2017 I would bet there are better machines for free-motion than this one? I suppose you could just remove the feed dog and try that? The Consew guides are on this page. http://www.consew.com/Resources/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uwe Report post Posted November 9, 2017 I'm not really familiar with the Consew 220, but if it's a standard industrial garment machine, this may work: This foot looks like what you're describing, a open quilting foot on a regular industrial garment machine: This Youtube video has a bunch of comments, some with sourcing tips (watch it on youtube to see the comments). Perhaps it will be of help to you: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
debarooni64 Report post Posted November 9, 2017 Yes thats exactly it! I have been searching for one that will fit. Thnx for the tips! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
debarooni64 Report post Posted November 9, 2017 Sooooo...My husband fixed the bowl shape darning foot I currently have by grinding open the front part of the bowl making it open toed. Works great! But then I was loosening the presser foot tension and I think it disingaged something inside when I maybe loosened it too much and now my presser foot lifter doesnt work. Ugh! Any ideas about this issue? I really hate to think about opening the head but I cant see anything wrong from the outside. I would appreciate your help! Thnx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
debarooni64 Report post Posted November 9, 2017 (edited) I fixed it all! Hubby made me a fmq foot. I broke the presser foot lifter lever....hubby fixed that. Now to master the right tension for free motion quilting. Ok so hubby really fixed it all, lol! Thnx for the help! Edited November 9, 2017 by debarooni64 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dikman Report post Posted November 10, 2017 You'd better look after that hubby of yours, sounds like a handy person to have around! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregg From Keystone Sewing Report post Posted November 10, 2017 (edited) Uwe, I've never seen that darning foot, I want to check it out. This daring plate would work great, too. It would help prevent flagging, for sure. I can't tell from the video if they have this or the standard feed and plate, or just the standard plate without the feed maybe? I have no idea from the video. Edited November 10, 2017 by Gregg From Keystone Sewing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
