Janome Even Feed Foot for HD, 1600

The Janome Even Feed Foot for HD and 1600 series machines is an essential presser foot that feeds fabric layers evenly from both top and bottom, eliminating shifting and puckering when working with multiple layers, slippery fabrics, or directional materials like velvet and corduroy. Also known as a walking foot, this attachment is indispensable for quilters who need to match seams perfectly and sewists who demand professional-quality topstitching on collars, lapels, and heavy seam allowances.

Key Features

• Built-in feed dogs work in sync with your machine's feed dogs to move top and bottom fabric layers at the same rate
• Prevents fabric shifting and puckering when sewing multiple layers or working with slippery and specialty fabrics
• Delivers perfectly straight topstitching on collars, cuffs, and lapels without distortion from seam bulk
• Essential tool for quilters who need precise seam matching and even feeding through batting and backing layers
• Works beautifully with directional fabrics like velvet, corduroy, and plush materials that tend to creep
• Designed specifically for Janome HD9 Professional, HD9BE, and 1600P-QC heavy-duty machines
• Durable construction built to handle the demands of professional sewing and quilting projects

Specifications

The Janome Even Feed Foot is the right choice for quilters and sewists working with Janome HD and 1600 series machines who need professional results when sewing multiple fabric layers, matching seams, or topstitching through bulk. Janome backs this machine with a 25-year mechanical warranty, 2-year electrical warranty, and free parts and labor during the first year. OSP Machines is an authorized Janome dealer and provides free support for the life of your machine.

Compatible Machines

• Janome 1600P-QC
• Janome HD9 Professional
• Janome HD9BE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between an even feed foot and a walking foot?

They are the same thing. The even feed foot is commonly called a walking foot because its upper feed dogs "walk" the fabric through the machine in sync with the lower feed dogs, ensuring even feeding of all fabric layers.

Which Janome machines is this even feed foot compatible with?

This even feed foot is designed specifically for the Janome 1600P-QC, HD9 Professional, and HD9BE models. It is not compatible with other Janome machines due to the unique shank and attachment system on these heavy-duty models.

Do I need an even feed foot for quilting?

While not absolutely required, an even feed foot is highly recommended for quilting. It prevents fabric layers from shifting and ensures your quilt top, batting, and backing feed evenly, resulting in matched seams and professional-looking quilts without puckering.

Can I use this foot for regular sewing or just quilting?

The even feed foot is excellent for both quilting and regular sewing projects. It's particularly useful for topstitching jackets and coats, sewing slippery fabrics like satin, working with directional fabrics like velvet, and any time you're sewing multiple layers that tend to shift.

Is the even feed foot difficult to install and use?

The even feed foot is straightforward to install and suitable for sewists of all skill levels. It attaches to your machine's presser foot holder and the horizontal bar connects to the needle clamp screw. Once installed, it operates automatically as you sew, requiring no special adjustments or techniques.