Janome MC9400 AcuFeed Flex System & Feet

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The AcuFeed Flex System works with the included AD foot (walking foot) and the optional VD foot. Kim shows you how to use this system with these feet and why you will get great results with either foot.
There are two AcuFeed Flex feet that I like to use for the Janome MC9400 - one that came with the machine, the AcuFeed Dual Feed Foot and Holder (Twin) or AD foot and an optional purchase, a narrower foot, the VD foot. These feet are what I call a walking foot or some people call an even feed foot.
Some Janome machines, such as the Janome MC9400, have the Acufeed Flex system. This moves the fabric is evenly by the foot on top and the feed dogs on the bottom, keeping the top and bottom fabrics stitching along at the same rate. This prevents any scrunching of fabrics or having the top fabric pushed along so it ends up being longer than the bottom fabric.
Why would you use the VD foot? It works better in narrower areas where you want the walking foot effect. It works well for stitching around the perimeter of a quilt sandwich to keep it together before quilting, and great for adding binding to an already quilted top.
For walking foot quilting, I like to use the VD foot if I want to echo the previously stitched line by using the edge of foot to measure over. I can also use the included quilting guide bar for echo quilting, but I find that lining up the edge of the VD foot with my previously stitched or quilted line gives me just the spacing I like to see on my quilts.
I can use the straight stitch needle plate if doing straight stitching and options available will change on your display. I can use the zigzag plate if I want to do other than straight stitches.
Two things you need to keep in mind when using either of these feet:
1. Install it properly on the sewing machine and
2. Engage the Acufeed Flex System on the display screen so they will work their best.
Be sure to push the silver part of the foot into the hole at the back of the foot holder area on the back of the machine. Tighten foot attachment screw. See p 23 in your manual for how to install the AcuFeed feet.
Now that the foot is installed, you’ll want to engage the Acufeed System. See p. 33 in your manual and view this video to see how to do this on the display screen.
You can use these feet on any of the Janome sewing machines that have the AcuFeed Flex System. Check with your local Janome dealer to confirm.
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@LA-cz3jk Жыл бұрын

thank you, Kim, for all your informative videos about Janome 9450 qcp!

@HunterDeuling 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video again on topic. Been looking at my Janome for some walking foot Quilting. My machine came with both Accufeed holders.

@ladyhawkna6476 4 жыл бұрын

I just did that and came looking for a smaller foot. This has helped me a lot. Thank you Now I have to buy that other foot and find a decent price on it.

@debhouston 6 жыл бұрын

I purchased the smaller flex foot, and I love it for binding. I also read the manual and it does say to engage the flex system in there. Thanks again Kim for a great video, I was not putting the hook in first before putting the foot on thx

@Chatterboxquilts 6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Deb!

@marilynbentley9707 4 жыл бұрын

I found it! I. see now. Kept searching your videos. Thanks!

@BaconEggUSA 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. Thank you for this tutorial. Helpful.

@Chatterboxquilts Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@sheilawilton5683 4 жыл бұрын

I loved the features of the HP2 foot you presented and want one badly but cannot locate anywhere in Canada. I even have a Janome Sales Rep in Ontario trying to find me one. Your presentation was so good that they must have sold out!

@tlfouhar 4 жыл бұрын

You can buy that foot on Amazon.

@marilynbentley9707 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jamie Am very close to purchasing a 9450. I currently have a 7700 and have really really liked it. The 9450 scares me a bit. When I watch your videos I wonder if I will adapt to a new one with so many more wonderful features. Need some confidence building. Have been quilting for 20 years and hope to carry on for many more years. Thanks for your clear presentations!

@Chatterboxquilts 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Marilyn: First, are you clear on why you want to buy a new sewing machine and what features you need on it? That's what I ask all sewists before they commit to a specific model. Yes, a new sewing machine will be a step up and a bit of a learning curve, but, it you take it a little bit at a time, only learning what you really need to know, you'll soon conquer it. The most important part is to unbox your machine, get it set up and then start learning about it one little item at a time. You can do it! And always keep in mind that you bought the new machine for a reason so you really need to get using it as soon as you get it. BTW, it's Kim, not Jamie - that's my son 😉

@paulineshaw1548 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Kim, I just want you to know how pleased I was to find your tutorials as I bought this machine at the end of February! So far I love it but being new to quilting I appreciate your help! I have used the walking foot a few times but some of the stitches I want to use (in the Quilting Section) are not available when the “3 triangle” button is pressed. Does this mean that the foot doesn’t work so effectively, or not at all? I would really like to use Quilt/Pattern 20 on a quilt - which would be the best foot to use? Thanks for your help, Pauline (from Scotland) 🙂 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@doreensherk287 2 жыл бұрын

I just rewatched your video, I started to use my HP2 foot and forgot the flex system, couldn’t remember if it is yellow is it engaged, your video answered my question, thanks again for another great video

@Chatterboxquilts Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@linwin1066 5 жыл бұрын

I just recently bought the MC9400. I don't have the platform on the back of your machine in this video--it is holding two thread posts and a spool of thread. Is that an accessory? Thanks. I have watched MANY of your videos--they are great.

@linwin1066 5 жыл бұрын

I found info on this online and watched your video regarding the spool stand. Thanks. :)

@margyboomgaard6286 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video! When I have the HP plate on my machine the 3 triangle button does not light up. So I can not engage the flex system. (?) Am I doing something wrong? I love your video's! Thanks, Margy from Holland.

@Chatterboxquilts 4 жыл бұрын

You need to have the straight stitch plate on to use the AcuFeed Flex system and need to use the AD foot that came with the machine. The HP plate is only used with the HP foot, typically for piecing a quilt.

@chrisharvey5942 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video. I own the Janome 8900QCP. I now own the Acufeed dual feet, do I have to activate something on my machine? I don't seem to be able to find any info on this. Thanks for your help.

@Chatterboxquilts 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris: I don't have the Janome 8900 anymore so I'm not able to answer that question but I would check your manual and it should advise you on that or you can check with your local Janome dealer for help.

@ajc2268 6 жыл бұрын

After watching your video, I have been shopping for one of the single Acufeed foot holders. I have noticed in my search that you can buy the foot holder alone but you cannot buy the foot alone. And the only other foot that I have seen is the zipper foot that will attach to the single holder. Do you know of any other feet that will fit on the single holder?

@Chatterboxquilts 6 жыл бұрын

I've only seen the zipper foot as well for the single foot holder - and even that is a bit hard to locate! I don't know that there are any other feet that fit the single foot holder. I would suggest that you check with your local Janome dealer to see if they might have more information.

@simpsondonna 6 жыл бұрын

I have the skyline S7. I was looking at the smaller foot but didn’t think it would line up with my feed dogs. Will it work on my machine. I love the smaller size

@Chatterboxquilts 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Donna: I'm not an expert on the Skyline machines, so I would suggest asking your local Janome dealer about this. To my understanding, the VD foot should work on Janome machines that have the AcuFeed Flex system on them.

@PsychicKathleen 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Kim! I have the HP2 foot on the way for my Elna 780 - do you? or can you even? engage the acufeed with this HP2? I know I'll use the HP stitch plate with it but I was curious about engaging the acufeed (which I always forget to engage when using my acufeed feet!)

@Chatterboxquilts 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, you can use the AcuFeed system with the HP2 foot. Like the AD foot, you just need to press - or remember to press - the AcuFeed icon to engage it.

@carolinebubel8279 3 жыл бұрын

Hope you will see this comment since I am watching a video you made a while ago. Suggestion: it would be helpful if you had a post it or index card with the name of the foot on it . I have hearing aids because my problem is understanding. Like your videos.

@Chatterboxquilts 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Caroline: Thanks for the suggestion. I'll keep that in mind for new videos when I'm showing presser feet.

@linwin1066 4 жыл бұрын

I have a Janome 9400 which I really like. Is it possible to sew (quilt) in reverse with the walking foot? Not just back stitching a few stitches at the end, etc., but actually sewing a quilting line. I have seen this in an instructional quilting video--it was possible on the instructor's machine (not a Janome). I haven't been able to find a definitive answer online. Thanks for your help. Your videos have answered so many of my questions.

@Chatterboxquilts 4 жыл бұрын

That's a good question! I haven't tried that other than to do a few locking stitches as you mentioned. I'll have to check on this and let you know.

@linwin1066 4 жыл бұрын

@@Chatterboxquilts Thank you. In the instructional video I watched, the purpose of quilting in reverse with the walking foot was to make a pattern (that's not edge to edge) in the interior of the quilt, without having to keep turning the quilt to change the sewing direction. For example, a chevron pattern where you are out in the middle of the quilt and sew forward to make a line, then you can sew backwards to make another line--without turning the quilt

@Chatterboxquilts 4 жыл бұрын

You could try this but I'd go quite slowly as It's not really made for that and the AcuFeed Flex System will probably be trying to move the fabric forward, rather than backward.

@janeagar3282 5 жыл бұрын

hi Kim,I have be using my walking foot, but just be doing something wrong, the stitches are very tiny, do I need to ask stitch length and pressure foot pressure?

@Chatterboxquilts 5 жыл бұрын

You can adjust your stitch length if they are too small. The foot pressure should be the regular setting. Really don't need to do anything different when using the AcuFeed Flex feet.

@lorrainekostuch7396 5 жыл бұрын

Can you buy different attachments forth esmall walking foot

@Chatterboxquilts 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Lorraine: Yes, you can buy different attachments for the AcuFeed Flex feet. Check with your local Janome dealer for the various options.

@sheilawilton5683 4 жыл бұрын

Can you use these feet when you don’t have a quilt sandwich, like for accurate piecing? Can you tell us other projects they are recommended for?

@Chatterboxquilts 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Sheila: You could use them for piecing, but they're not my go-to feet for that as there are several ¼" feet that I find work better for piecing. I do use them when adding border strips and also when adding binding to my quilt sandwich.

@vivianli596 3 жыл бұрын

Does the acufeed system need to engage(meaning the button has to be triggered) in order for the feet to work properly ? I have not pushed the button in the past

@Chatterboxquilts 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, you do need to push the button to engage the system.

@sewinghedgehog540 4 жыл бұрын

did you realize, that there is no difference how the sewing-foot moves, if activating the dual-system or not? i really wonder why this is the case. maybe somebody got any idea? because with the janome continental m7 this isn't the case. if you do not activate the dual-system, then there is no transport on top. any suggestions and ideas are much appreciated!

@Chatterboxquilts 4 жыл бұрын

There should be a difference when using one of these feet and activating the AcuFeed Flex System. These feet work with the AcuFeed Flex System to move the fabric along evenly - so the top fabric doesn't end up longer than the bottom. The M7 has a different feed system that is new with this machine (I think). I do know that there is an update to the M7 which allows you to manually activate this system.

@sewinghedgehog540 4 жыл бұрын

yes true, you can activate the feed system on the m7 which gives you the possibility to also use other stitches not just straight stitches. however, i was just wondering why the accu feet sewing-foot moves the same way on the 9400 wether the feed system is activated or not (check it out ;-)). either way the little two arms on the accu feet sewing foot are pushing the fabric on top, even if the feed system isn't activated. that is one of the big mistery i could not resolve and i really wonder why this is the case. thanks for your videos, i appreciate your great work!

@ARKENCIEL1 2 жыл бұрын

@@sewinghedgehog540 @Chatterbox Quilts Yes that's true ! I ask myself the same question, as the little two arms work all the time, when you engage the dualfeed button or not ! so what is the need to engage the button if it works without ?? there is a big mystery here... and I really would have the answer ;)

@GuineaPiggiesDesigns 5 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know if these feet work with the Janome 6600 Memory Craft?

@Chatterboxquilts 5 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure as I'm unfamiliar with that model. Your local Janome dealer should be able to help you out with that. Sometimes feet will fit other models, even if that particulate model isn't indicated on the package.

@GuineaPiggiesDesigns 5 жыл бұрын

@@Chatterboxquilts Oh no worries I guess it doesnt I found it on there site. Thank you.

@miket1064 3 жыл бұрын

Question: the bar (for wider parallel stitching) doesn’t seem to fit. I can’t insert it. What am I doing wrong?

@Chatterboxquilts 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure what bar you mean - do you mean the foot sole plate? It fits into two little pins on either side of the foot and you have to push them in to get them to latch. Your local Janome dealer is probably the best person to talk to about this as they can show you how to do it.

@juliebute905 6 жыл бұрын

Dumb me ! I use the accufeed foot quite often not realizing until today that I have to tell the machine to activate duel flex system. ... I hope I haven’t hurt my machine!!???

@Chatterboxquilts 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Julie: You're not the only one who wasn't aware that you have to engage that system on the Janome ;) No problems for the machine at all and once you engage the AcuFeed Flex System you might find that it works even better!

@janetbachtel8121 5 жыл бұрын

Julie Bute I’ve been doing the same thing!!

@SeptemberRadecki 5 жыл бұрын

Add me to those doing this!!! I can't wait to get home tonight and try this! :)

@ARKENCIEL1 2 жыл бұрын

@@Chatterboxquilts I have the 9450 and I don't see any difference when AcuFeed flex button is engaged or not ! the little arms work even it's engaged or not...

@mjaltom 5 жыл бұрын

Add me to the list of folks not activating the accuflex. Has anyone else had the issue with the hook coming out during your sewing? I have had it happen many times. I thought engaging the accuflex might help. Just tried it out on about 12 straight lines of stitching and the hook popped out 4 times. Any thought from anyone before I take it in to be checked?

@Chatterboxquilts 5 жыл бұрын

Hmmm, that is annoying! Are you sure that you have pushed it all the way into the slot? It sort of clicks in and you should be able to hear it when it is properly inserted. I find it a bit tricky to get it in the slot and then to screw the foot on. Give it another try and if you are still having issues, I'm afraid that it might have to be taken in. Good luck!

@mjaltom 5 жыл бұрын

@@Chatterboxquilts Thanks so much for the quick reply. I tried my sisters foot out and didn't have any issues. Something isn't right in the foot. So I am taking the foot back to the shop and getting a replacement tomorrow. Thanks again for your quick reply.

@lthornb1 3 жыл бұрын

I have this system. Can I use to piece quilts? Is it good for this?

@Chatterboxquilts 3 жыл бұрын

You can use it to piece quilts although I don't use it for that. I do use the AcuFeed Flex foot to attach long strips of fabric such as borders and binding.

@1043dawn 3 жыл бұрын

Is it correct to say that VD accu flex does not require the HP foot plate?

@Chatterboxquilts 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, the only feet that use the HP needle plate are the Hp foot and the HP2 foot.

@1043dawn 3 жыл бұрын

I have the VD Foot Would you still purchase the HP2 foot?

@janahill9679 4 жыл бұрын

Can you get the SD foot for a MC 9450QCP?

@Chatterboxquilts 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I believe you can. I would check with your local Janome dealer to ensure you get the correct foot for that machine.

@irinakriger-kinas100 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, I've got problems with my narrow Accufeed foot, it doesn't want to move the fabric so that the machine is sticking at the same point. I tried different fabrics but it doesn't work. Do you have any tips for me? I'd be sooooo thankfull if you could help me😊

@Chatterboxquilts 3 жыл бұрын

Your best option would be to contact your local Janome dealer about this issue as it can be caused by a variety of things.

@irinakriger-kinas100 3 жыл бұрын

@@Chatterboxquilts yDear Kim thank you very much for your answer. My local dealer did not have a clue. But I tried to decrease the presser foot tension and voila it works, I'm so happy now. Best wishes bye

@sonjathomas6084 2 жыл бұрын

How do you remove it?

@Chatterboxquilts 2 жыл бұрын

Do you mean how to remove the foot? Just like any of the other presser feet, you unscrew the screw at the side and move the foot off from the back - the part that sticks into the machine will just come out.

@PsychicKathleen 6 жыл бұрын

You always show me something I didn't know and feel so stupid for not knowing! I've been using these feet for more than a year - garment sewing - and didn't realize that icon on the screen was for the feed system. Since I didn't press that...does it affect the effectiveness of the foot do you think? I hope I haven't done any damage to my machine :( I have the extra foot that comes with the narrow one as well for putting in zippers. I couldn't believe my Elna 780 actually came with a walking zipper foot. That's class :)

@Chatterboxquilts 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Kathleen: Other sewists weren't aware of this either, Kathleen, so no need to feel stupid about it at all. No damage will have been done to the machine, but you might find that your walking foot works even better with the AcuFeed Flex system engaged ;) I don't have a zipper walking foot on my 9400, although I know you can get it as an optional accessory. It's always interesting to me what feet come with different machines.

@PsychicKathleen 6 жыл бұрын

I have a bit of an update re the walking foot icon. If you press this icon only straight stitches are lit up on the screen which doesn't work for me since I use it often for knits as a garment sewer. So I think I must have pressed this originally when I did buy the machine and just didn't use it any more because my desired stitches suddenly disappeared. You'd think this machine was designed for quilting and maybe it was but I've enjoyed using it for garment sewing nonetheless.

@Chatterboxquilts 6 жыл бұрын

Yes, this is probably what happened, Kathleen - makes sense. I think of the 9400 as a quilting machine, but Janome seems to view it as a garment sewing machine and the 6700 as the quilting machine. I think the 9400 has enough options and flexibility to work well for either function.

@Aromagal1 5 жыл бұрын

Do you have video on the Janome AcuFeed Flex HP2 Foot #2024150?

@Chatterboxquilts 5 жыл бұрын

No I don't as this is a new foot and not yet available in my area. I'll be on the lookout for it though.

@suelindbo6737 2 жыл бұрын

Do these feet work on the M7?

@Chatterboxquilts Жыл бұрын

The Janome M7 comes with its own AcuFeed Flex foot and the VD foot is an optional accessory that can be purchased for it. I believe that the same VD foot will fit the Janome 9400 and the M7. Check out this blogpost for more information on accessories and part numbers at janomelife.wordpress.com/2022/01/15/optional-accessories-for-the-janome-continental-m7p/

@suelindbo6737 Жыл бұрын

@@Chatterboxquilts I want to buy the Acufeed stitch in the ditch foot for the M7. I’m so confused if I buy the foot and a holder?

@Chatterboxquilts Жыл бұрын

The different feet that attach to the Acufeed Flex foot are more like soles and yes, they do slip onto the Acufeed flex foot that came with your Janome M7. You can just pull off the original one and then slide on the optional feet. It can be a bit tricky at first but once you get the hang of it, you'll be able to easily switch off to different soles.

@niklaswallin9478 4 жыл бұрын

ok so, why do you remove the screw, it's obviously not meant to be removed and why do you engage it beforehand. I dont have such a machine but it clearly must be easier than it looks in this video..

@Chatterboxquilts 4 жыл бұрын

The screw is meant to be removed, if necessary, to attach your presser feet. For this particular foot, it's much easier to remove the screw - the plastic part on the foot is thicker than other feet for this machine which makes it a bit harder to get it on the machine. Also there is a part that needs to go in in the back of the machine. Definitely a bit tricky to get these feet onto the machine but with practise it becomes easier.