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I have a juki 1508 with the adler needle/presser bar fittings. I only have the standard feet at the moment. I am in the market for a set of 3mm or 1/8"welting feet, but the options for that size are quite expensive, more than 4 times the price of a 3/8"set. I am just making sure that I have to purchase the 1/8" set.
My question is, Would a 3/8" set be close enough for 3mm/1/8" welting. I want to make a good job, so I would only consider using it if it made a good job.
any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

I use 3/16 and 1/4" on most everything. 3/8 will probably be to big for most things.

i do apologize John, I meant to say 3/16" not 3/8". So do you think 3/16" would be okay for the 1/8" ?.

@plh, It is what I use, just showing how tight it can be for you.

Thanks guys, that makes for a much cheaper option.

You are welcome !

@Plh Yes 3/16 will work fine but I recommend getting 1/4 as well because depending how thick the material your sewing is 1/4 can be much easier.

What's expensive?? 9 dollars each, or search ebay for a single..https://www.ebay.com/i/161961093545?chn ... gK7y_D_BwE

@Scott D For some reason the Juki he bought only takes Adler feet. Those a much more expensive.

That's nuts, so why wouldn't feet for a 1508 fit his 1508?

did a search and see he had another post back in may, with a picture. 40 bucks for a welting foot, 25 bucks for a zipper foot, it would work in a pinch. http://www.cutexsewingsupplies.com/pres ... r-foot-set

Yes thats true. He had posted pictures in another topic when he was trying to understand why his needle bar doesn't take Juki feet. Thats how I knew what he was talking about. You can see it here. Its pretty strange. Ive never seen it before. viewtopic.php?f=3&t=522&p=5139&hilit=juki+1508#p5139

Hi guys, the cheapest 3mm or 1/8" piping foot for an Adler in UK is more than £50, which is $60-70. I can get a 3/8" one cheap at around £15-20. I did purchase one and I have found it works fine on 3 mm piping. Thanks for all your comments, very much appreciated.

Glad to hear you found a solution!