do I need a zipper foot?

Nova726

I have this cute foldover clutch pinned and it says to use a zipper foot.  I've never worked with zippers before, do I need to get new foot or can I use a standard or walking foot? 

http://sayyestohoboken.com/2012/04/diy-leather-fold-over-clutch.html 

thanks. 

cmeon_the_water

Are you positive you don't have one? They generally come with the machine. But, yes, a zipper foot is pretty important for attaching zippers with a home sewing machine. Universal feet and walking feet lack the groove in the middle that let's the needle get close to the zipper.

ETA: Sometimes other specialty feet work on zippers- binding attachment feet, cording attachment feet- what else do you have?

jl&jl

I agree that it would be tricky getting a close enough stitch without a zipper foot.

Nova726

cmeon_the_water:

Are you positive you don't have one? They generally come with the machine. But, yes, a zipper foot is pretty important for attaching zippers with a home sewing machine. Universal feet and walking feet lack the groove in the middle that let's the needle get close to the zipper.

ETA: Sometimes other specialty feet work on zippers- binding attachment feet, cording attachment feet- what else do you have?

The only feet that I know I have are my standard foot, a walking foot, and a free-motion foot.  I'll have to check again to make sure my machine didn't come with a zipper foot, otherwise I'll head to the store tomorrow and see if I can get one.

Nova726

Check that out, it DID come with a zipper foot!!!  so sorry ladies, thanks so much.

now I just need to figure out how to use it.