Using the Janome HP and HP2 Feet 

It's not just a simple addition of a foot though. It's interior workings as well as programming. There are however, several 1/4 inch piecing options, even an acufeed 1/4 option for the 7700.

@@AmyQuilts I realize that. I've actually got most, if not all, of the 1/4" piecing options for my 7700.. including the accufeed foot. Sadly they're not as accurate as several layers of duct tape aligned at the 1/4" spot by the feed dogs.

DessertsRock C, I haven't had very good luck with any of the quarter inch seam piecing options on my Horizon 7700 either. I also have the quarter inch accufeed foot. I got so frustrated; and thought it was just me. But I've seen several people have the same issue.

Jacee K have you done the strip test and adjustment of your needle drop? When I use the regular quarter inch feet, once I move the needle to the right needle position for me, I get great results. The default setting is too far to the left for me and most others. I groped about it to my sewing machine tech (my husband) and he pointed out that I was moving it only six tenths of a millimeter.

@@AmyQuilts I honestly think I've tried everything..including buying quarter inch feet that aren't just specifically for my Janome. My sewing machine tech (also my amazing hubby☺️) has also brainstormed along with me. When I move the needle, then both feed dogs aren't fully in contact with my fabric like they would be when the needle is in the central position (hope I'm explaining this right); so then the fabric wants to go askew. I also have a rough time with "fabric chewing", even with the needle plate engaged in straight stitch only position..so I start each time with a scrap fabric. As much as I love my 7700, the quarter inch piecing has been a let down for me. Honestly if my Juki HZL-400 had the larger harp, it'd be my go to 1st machine. Thanks for replying to me and trying to help.

Glad to help!

You're quite welcome!

So glad!

:-)

Jeanette Lawrence hi!

Wow! Thant's for such an encouraging comment. Yes, I have them in stock and on te website at AmyQuilts.com There's actually a direct link to the listing in the video description above.

Nope. Definitely not me. That's a safety hole and not meant to be sewn through.

The 6700P does not have the pivot function. It's found on machines with an automatic presser foot lift (machine electronics control it

Well, I can show the new stuff on the 6700P that the 6600 doesn't have, but not a direct comparison since we don't have the 6600 anymore. (Unless one comes in for service/repair)

So, sew true!

You have to put the plate on to get the needle to the correct 0.0 position, if that's not it, time to put on your detective hat. Is the needle bent (or was it?), does then needle sit in the center of the needle hole? Sometimes it gets out of position and needs to be reset. Is the foot plate on the holder all of the way? Test by moving the handwheel by hand.

I have a S9 (indigo) and it fits mine. I’m waiting for another item to come in to my local dealer to purchase. I would call your local dealer to find out. Janome is currently making some software changes to the other S9 (blue version) so maybe you can download the instructions for your S7 . (I hope so). All they can say is no. I’m in PA.

It's not recommended for your machine. You could try it, but use extreme caution as you don't want to hit the needle on the foot.

Sherry Seitz it really depends on how accurately you feed the fabric, and pressing matters too. I've been getting rave reviews on it from quilters. But....i prefer having a guide. If your seam allowance measures 1/4" before pressing, your block will likely be too small after pressing, as the hump formed from pressing to the side takes up fabric. You can press open to not lose that bit, or You can press open and then to the side. This is why you hear about having a scant 1/4 inch, which allows for better accuracy after pressing. Test your 1/4" by sewing three 1-1/2 inch strips side by side, press to the side and measure the center strip. If it's 1 inch, you're golden. If not, you'll need to adjust.

Roy Zeigler I do not know that they will. The acufeed icon does not have to be selected in order to engage the Acufeed. The icon button merely changes the stitches to the ones that work the best with the Acufeed. Since these are the same stitches that are shown when the HP plate is on, it's a bit redundant.

@@AmyQuilts I agree however the "Dual feed Adjustment Dial" on the side of the 15000 doesn't function without AccuFlex activated via the screen icon, hence the problem using the HP2 with the 15000 verses the 9450. Thanks for the prompt response.

High Performance! :-)

No. An HP compatible machine will come with the HP plate and foot, and neither of your machines have the same built-in Acufeed Flex system.

No, it cannot. The HP plate triggers special software in the machine to get the needle where it needs to be.

@@AmyQuilts thanks!

With the HP and HP2 foot, you use the HP plate. The plate tells the machine which stitches to show for these feet, so there's no need to press the Acufeed icon.

Thank you, really liked your video about this foot

Lori Herrin sorry, no. Of the machines that use the HP and HP2 feet, the 6700 is the only one without the pivot function.

Ok. Thanks!

Delilah Libby it's a safety hole for the needle in case it's in the center position instead of left position. Especially when these models do their little start up dance.

Hi Karen, you'll want to check out my AmyQuilts Sewing Clubhouse at Amyquilts.teachable.com. There's a whole section on piecing, including all the 1/4" foot options

Nope. But if you haven't checked out the narrow (single) Acufeed foot for the 8200, you might want to check it out for stitching on curves though it's not a 1/4 inch foot. It's one that I showed briefly in the video. There's also the 1/4 inch acufeed foot for the 8200.