This episode is all about presser feet! We cover all the basics, plus take you into truly mysterious territory. Like: how do you use a ruffler foot? Do you need a blind hem foot to sew a blind hem? And does my machine have a high shank or a low shank? We’ve got your answers!

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Show Notes: 

From the Listener Questions Section:

• Villanelle Coat by Viki Sews
• Nietos Coat in TAUKO no. 13

Presser Feet:

• All-Purpose Presser Foot

• Standard Zipper Foot

• Invisible Zipper Foot

• Buttonhole Foot

• Vintage Buttonhole Attachment Singer

• Button Sewing Foot

• Walking Foot (Even Feed Foot)

• Roller Foot

• Non-Stick (Teflon) Foot

• Piecing Foot

• Straight Stitch Foot

• Free Motion Foot (Hopper Foot)

• Free Motion Ruler Foot

• Free Motion Glide Foot

• Edge Stitch Foot

• Piping Foot

• Gathering Foot

• Ruffler Foot

• Open Toe Foot

• Adjustable Zipper Foot

• Pintuck Foot

• Blind Hem Foot

• Rolled Hem Foot

• Adjustable Guide Foot

• Binding Foot

Adapters:

• High Shank Snap-On Adapter

• Bernina Adapter for Universal Presser Feet

• Low Shank Snap-On Adapter

Resources:

• “Understanding Sewing Machine Shanks & Presser Feet” at Madam Sew

• “Create a Buttonhole – Video Included” at the Brother Website

• “Basic Ruler Work on the Domestic Machine” by HollyAnne Knight at String and Story

• “Sewing Machine Feet for Free Motion Quilting” by HollyAnne Knight at String and Story

• “Piping Foot | how to use a piping foot 🔶 make your PIPING work look PROFESSIONAL” by Super Thimble
• Cornelius Quiring’s Reel Demonstrating the Gathering Foot

 

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• “How to Use a Ruffler Foot – Adjustment and Setting – SA565” by Professor Pincushion

• “Three Uses for an Open-Toe Presser Foot” by Susan Beck at We All Sew

• “How to Use an Adjustable Zipper Foot” by Sewing Parts Online

• “How To Use The Pintuck Foot” at So Sew Easy

• Jessica Shaw’s Reel Demonstrating a Blind Hem Foot

 

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• Jessica Shaw’s Reel Demonstrating a Rolled Hem Foot

 

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• Sincerely Sews Demonstrates the Index Card Rolled Hem Hack

 

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• “How to Use a Bias Binder Foot with your Sewing Machine” by Sew Essential

Other Mentions:

• Orbit Bag by Helen’s Closet Patterns

• Sew Slip II Gliding Mat for Easier Free Motion Quilting

• @riskthrift

 

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• @ca8ty 
• Grippy Quilting Gloves

• Carolyn Pajamas by Closet Core

• Quilting Guide Bar Set

• Magnetic Seam Guide

• Holmes Dress by Helen’s Closet Patterns

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