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using different feet (Moderated by EleanorSews)
Posted on: 4/2/11 5:38 AM ET
I've just learned how to use my hemmer foot. This may sound like a small thing, but my first attempt resulted in a complete jamming of needle and bobbin case and 10 minutes tugging and snipping to get it all loose again. This was because I forgot to sew an initial line near the edge to help guide the fabric into the foot.
It suddenly dawned on me as I was laboriously measuring 1 1/4 inches from the edge of a circle I didn't have to do this, I could use my walker foot instead! Gosh, how much easier was that.....I will certainly be using that more often in future.
So, my question is, does anyone else have favoured tricks for using different feet when sewing?
It suddenly dawned on me as I was laboriously measuring 1 1/4 inches from the edge of a circle I didn't have to do this, I could use my walker foot instead! Gosh, how much easier was that.....I will certainly be using that more often in future.
So, my question is, does anyone else have favoured tricks for using different feet when sewing?
Posted on: 4/2/11 11:49 AM ET
In reply to rmusic1
So what did you do? Did you use the walking foot to sew that 1 1/4 inch seam or do I not understand? What did you mean by sewing and initial line near the edge to help guide the fabric into the foot? I have never used my hemmer foot, so I do not understand.
LTS
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LTS
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Currently working on a boys quilt. Sized 40 x 40 inches. It has chickens, chicken eggs, cows, fish, sea life, afield with water, Dachshunds, mini sailboats, and many colorful other fabrics. The blocks are a 4 x 4 finished size, so many of them are needed.
This my 4th quilt in 7 months.
Bernina 630, Bernina embroidery module, Pfaff 2036, Bernina 1200DA serger, Unique Sewing Cabinet 450L
Gardening info: zone 8 standard map and zone 6 Sunset map
This my 4th quilt in 7 months.
Bernina 630, Bernina embroidery module, Pfaff 2036, Bernina 1200DA serger, Unique Sewing Cabinet 450L
Gardening info: zone 8 standard map and zone 6 Sunset map
Posted on: 4/2/11 12:41 PM ET
apologies, I could have explained things more clearly!
I used a zipper foot which has an attachment which lets you add a walking foot to it. I then measured 1 1/4 inches and adjusted the walking foot so that it measured this distance for me. It was then just a case of letting the walking foot follow the "outer" circle line as a guide whilst the needle sewed an inner circle for me.
Going back to the hemmer foot, there are different ways you can use it. I am just beginning to discover how you can use it, so other people will probably be better than me at explaining all the ways. The main thing I have learned so far is to be careful with the first few stitches, as otherwise you can chew up your fabric.
Posted on: 4/2/11 1:51 PM ET
Off the top of my head I've used the zipper foot for topstitching. The pintuck foot for inserting an invisible zipper. And the walking foot for all knits and stretchy fabrics.
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Posted on: 4/2/11 5:25 PM ET
Were you using a walking foot, or were you using a quilting guide that attaches to another foot (your zip foot)?
A walking foot is a great big thing with a feed mechanism on top of the fabric to match the feed dogs under the fabric. I don't see how one could be added to a zip foot?
The quilting guide is an arm that attaches to a foot to allow you to sew a fixed distance from some point, such as a previous line of stitching. That sounds like what you are talking about.
A walking foot is a great big thing with a feed mechanism on top of the fabric to match the feed dogs under the fabric. I don't see how one could be added to a zip foot?
The quilting guide is an arm that attaches to a foot to allow you to sew a fixed distance from some point, such as a previous line of stitching. That sounds like what you are talking about.
Posted on: 4/2/11 5:56 PM ET
Xipper foot has to be my favorite.. have a machine set up with one all the time.. There is more than one style of that foot.. You can use the zipper foot in lots of applications..and tight areas and so forth..
Posted on: 4/3/11 4:04 AM ET
on second thought it is actually a quilting foot guide (blushing). I best keep my beginner status for a bit longer and try not to confuse others! (creeps back in to corner).
Posted on: 4/3/11 11:44 AM ET
In reply to rmusic1
Oh, now I can see how you did it in my mind. I could not imagine how you did it with a walking foot, as those things are huge. Thanks for clearing this up for us.
All in all, a good learning experience.
LTS
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All in all, a good learning experience.
LTS
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Currently working on a boys quilt. Sized 40 x 40 inches. It has chickens, chicken eggs, cows, fish, sea life, afield with water, Dachshunds, mini sailboats, and many colorful other fabrics. The blocks are a 4 x 4 finished size, so many of them are needed.
This my 4th quilt in 7 months.
Bernina 630, Bernina embroidery module, Pfaff 2036, Bernina 1200DA serger, Unique Sewing Cabinet 450L
Gardening info: zone 8 standard map and zone 6 Sunset map
This my 4th quilt in 7 months.
Bernina 630, Bernina embroidery module, Pfaff 2036, Bernina 1200DA serger, Unique Sewing Cabinet 450L
Gardening info: zone 8 standard map and zone 6 Sunset map
Posted on: 4/4/11 6:17 AM ET
I use my piping foot for putting in zips
it keeps the needle very close to the teeth and I don't have to worry about 'wobble'
it keeps the needle very close to the teeth and I don't have to worry about 'wobble'
Posted on: 4/4/11 6:32 AM ET
In reply to J H
I use a narrow zipper foot for piping,gets nice and close to the edge
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