Hi Everyone! We've made it to the end of the Sewing Machine Presser Feet topic - Phew! With 17 video demonstrations, It's been a deep dive into the world of specialty accessories. I hope you've been able to pick up some new techniques for your sewing work!

As we wrap up the topic I thought it would be good to do a final Q&A and answer any outstanding questions you might have or simply help with the challenges you've encountered. I'd also love to hear if you have any additional tips or secrets for working with any of these presser feet. Post your questions or tips in the comments below or under this post in the SWC FB group.

I have two quick tip videos to share with you today. Both of these were either asked by a member or suggested as an idea. I am always amazed at the many uses and added efficiency these accessories can offer!

In the first video, follow along in the tutorial video posted below as I show you how to address the challenge of a seamed ruffle and the narrow hem foot. In the second video, follow along as I demonstrate using the button sew on foot to attach buttons over a hook and look tape closure. 

Narrow Hem Foot Quick Tip Video:

Button Sew On Foot Quick Tip Video:

This has been a fun topic to share with you! I'd love to know what you thought of this course. If you could answer any/all of the questions below, that'd be great!

• What presser foot have you learned to use or been motivated to experiment further with?
• How did it go? Did you love it or hate it?
• Do you have any secret tips to share for any of the presser feet covered?
• What challenges did you encounter? Were you able to overcome them or do you need us to help you with a solution?

Welcome to Part 7! Today we will take a look at the Ruffler Foot. This specialty foot enables you to create the simple gathering and pleating of fabrics all in one motion. Thanks to its variable setting options, both pleat depth and frequency of gather can be varied. This means that Ruffler Foot can set a pleat with every single stitch, every 6^th stitch, or every 12^th stitch, as you choose. There’s also the option of sewing without pleating, without replacing the presser foot.

I'll be demonstrating on both a Bernina 330 machine using foot #86. You can find a ruffler foot for a variety of machine types. Check the links below or do a quick search on sites like Amazon to see what's available.

Are you ready to dive in and see how this little foot is used? Let's go...

Follow along in the tutorial video posted below as I walk you through installation, use, and application.

Ruffler Foot Video:

Patterns Shown In The Video or Would work well with this foot:

• LJ Faraway Downs for 18-inch dolls, BFC Ink dolls, Ellowyne dolls
• LJ Pleated Skirt 18-inch dolls and 14.5" WW dolls
• LJ Harajuku Station Skirt 18-inch dolls, 14.5" WW dolls

Week One task:

• Practice, practice, practice! If you haven't used one of these feet yet, I encourage you to pick one up and try it. It may take some trial and error to get the feel for how to thread the fabric onto the foot, but don't give up!
• Jump over the SWC Facebook Group for conversation and project sharing. Show us how you used pintucks in your design. Or share tips for creating perfect pintucks with the group!

Resource List:

• Generic Low Shank Feet - HomeSew.com Use coupon code PF10 to get 10% off orders at Home Sew!
• Authentic Brand Presser Feet - Quality Sewing offers a large variety of brand specific presser feet as well as other sewing machine parts! Visit their website or call their very friendly and helpful customer service! This is the store that I visit regularly, in person. They're the largest chain of sewing machine stores in Washington state and they're eager to help you find what you need! They are an authorized dealer for Bernina, Brother, Juki, Pfaff, and Viking brands.
• Check Amazon - they have a variety of supplies too!

Next Tuesday - Sewing Machine Presser Feet Recap and Q&A...

Welcome to Part 6! Today we will take a look at the Narrow Hem Foot. This specialty foot enables you to precisely sew a very narrow double turned hem in a single operation. The scroll on the front of the presser foot lets you turn the fabric under twice forming a sturdy hem that won’t fray. 

I'll be demonstrating on both a Bernina 330 machine using foot #62 which creates a tiny 2mm hem. You can find a narrow hem on foot for a variety of machine types and at a variety of hem widths (2-6mm). Check the links below or do a quick search on sites like Amazon to see what's available.

Are you ready to dive in and see how this little foot is used? Let's go...

Follow along in the tutorial video posted below as I walk you through installation, use, and application.

 Narrow Hem Foot Video:

Patterns Shown In The Video:

LJ Mindil Beach Dress for 18" Dolls (Narrow hem demonstrated on the sleeve)

Other Designs With Narrow Hem Details - (This is a great resource for hemming ruffles prior to gathering them!) :

• LJ Faraway Downs for 18-inch dolls, BFC Ink dolls, Ellowyne dolls
• LJ Pleated Skirt 18-inch dolls and 14.5" WW dolls
• LJ Harajuku Station Skirt 18-inch dolls, 14.5" WW dolls

Week One task:

• Practice, practice, practice! If you haven't used one of these feet yet, I encourage you to pick one up and try it. It may take some trial and error to get the feel for how to thread the fabric onto the foot, but don't give up!
• Jump over the SWC Facebook Group for conversation and project sharing. Show us how you used pintucks in your design. Or share tips for creating perfect pintucks with the group!

Resource List:

• Generic Low Shank Feet - HomeSew.com Use coupon code PF10 to get 10% off orders at Home Sew!
• Authentic Brand Presser Feet - Quality Sewing offers a large variety of brand specific presser feet as well as other sewing machine parts! Visit their website or call their very friendly and helpful customer service! This is the store that I visit regularly, in person. They're the largest chain of sewing machine stores in Washington state and they're eager to help you find what you need! They are an authorized dealer for Bernina, Brother, Juki, Pfaff, and Viking brands.
• Check Amazon - they have a variety of supplies too!

Next Tuesday - The Ruffler Foot...

Welcome to Part 5! Today we will take a look at the Button Sew On Foot. This specialty foot enables you to sew a button on your garment or project with your sewing machine! Time to put away the hand sewing needle and learn how to use this foot. Save time and add buttons to your items with ease - even tiny 1/4" buttons!

I'll be demonstrating on both a Bernina 330 machine using foot #18, and on a Brother model machine using the "M" foot. You can find a button sew on foot for a variety of machine types and at a variety of price points. Check the links below or do a quick search on sites like Amazon to see what's available.

A note regarding buttons smaller than 1/2" wide: Because these buttons are smaller than the width of the presser foot, I use a tiny piece of double-sided quilters tape to hold the button straight when sliding it under the foot. The tape can easily be removed (if the buttons will be functional) after sewing by simply folding back the fabric and peeling off the tape. Be sure to do this immediately after sewing or it may be more challenging to remove.

Are you ready to dive in and see how this little foot is used? Let's go...

Follow along in the tutorial video posted below as I show you an overview, a comparison of the different models, installation, use, and application.

You can download the videos from this course in the Presser Feet collection page on Vimeo.

Link: https://larougetdelisle.com/user39282990/presser-feet

Password: FEET1807  (Case sensitive, no spaces)

 Button Sew On Foot Video:

Patterns Shown In The Video:

LJ Mindil Beach Dress for 18" Dolls

LJ Surfrider Sundress & Romper for 18" Dolls (also available for 14.5" WW and 18" KNC dolls)

Other Designs With Button Details:

LJ Button Up Shirt (and new Shirtdress Pattern Hack!)

LJ Genoa Jumper for 18-inch and 14.5-inch dolls

LJ Paradise Cove Overalls for 18-inch and 14.5-inch dolls

LJ Piccadilly Peacoat for 18-inch dolls 14.5"-inch dolls and BFC Ink dolls

LJ Boomerit Falls Jacket for 18-inch dolls

LJ Kings Canyon Hooded Moto Vest for 18-inch dolls

LJ Le Marais Coat for 18-inch dolls

Week One task:

• If you haven't used one of these feet yet, I encourage you to pick one up and try it. Once you get the hang of it you might never go back to hand sewing a button again!
• Jump over the SWC Facebook Group for conversation and project sharing. Show us how you used pintucks in your design. Or share tips for creating perfect pintucks with the group!

Resource List:

• Generic Low Shank Feet - HomeSew.com Use coupon code PF10 to get 10% off orders at Home Sew!
• Authentic Brand Presser Feet - Quality Sewing offers a large variety of brand specific presser feet as well as other sewing machine parts! Visit their website or call their very friendly and helpful customer service! This is the store that I visit regularly, in person. They're the largest chain of sewing machine stores in Washington state and they're eager to help you find what you need! They are an authorized dealer for Bernina, Brother, Juki, Pfaff, and Viking brands.
• Check Amazon - they have a variety of supplies too!

Next Tuesday - The Narrow Hem Foot

Welcome to Part 4! Today we will take a look at the Invisible Zipper Foot. This specialty foot enables you to sew an invisible zipper with precision! An invisible zipper can be sewn with a traditional standard zipper foot, but you won't achieve the same accurately close stitch as you do with the foot designed for the specific zipper type.

I'll be demonstrating on a  Bernina 330 machine using foot #35. You can find an invisible zipper foot for a variety of machine types and at a variety of price points. Check the links below or do a quick search on sites like Amazon to see what's available.

Are you ready to dive in and see how this little foot is used? Let's go...

Follow along in the tutorial video posted below as I show you an overview, a comparison to the standard zipper foot, installation, use, and a practice project tutorial.

 Pintuck Foot Basics Video:

Patterns Used In The Video Demonstrations:

Week One task:

• If you haven't used one of these feet yet, I encourage you to pick one up and try it compared to the standard zipper foot. The result on the finished zipper is so much cleaner! 
• Jump over the SWC Facebook Group for conversation and project sharing. Show us how you used pintucks in your design. Or share tips for creating perfect pintucks with the group!

Resource List:

• Generic Low Shank Feet - HomeSew.com Use coupon code PF10 to get 10% off orders at Home Sew!
• Authentic Brand Presser Feet - Quality Sewing offers a large variety of brand specific presser feet as well as other sewing machine parts! Visit their website or call their very friendly and helpful customer service! This is the store that I visit regularly, in person. They're the largest chain of sewing machine stores in Washington state and they're eager to help you find what you need! They are an authorized dealer for Bernina, Brother, Juki, Pfaff, and Viking brands.
• Check Amazon - they have a variety of supplies too!

Next Tuesday - It's the 5th Tuesday of the month which means recap, catch up and general Q&A. We'll pick up with new content (still on the topic of presser feet) on August 7th along with a new coupon code for the month of August, so don't forget to redeem your July code before the 31st!

Welcome to Part 3! Today we will take a look at the Pintuck Foot. This tiny little accessory enables you to sew rows of pintucks perfectly spaced and perfectly straight - every time! 

Pintucks can be used as a decorative element adding dimension or interest to a design with added the texture. They can also be used to create structure or shaping to a garment if placed strategically, similar to pleats or darts.

I'll be demonstrating on a 9-groove pintuck on a Bernina 330 machine. This is the narrowest size suitable for lightweight fabrics such as batiste. It is used in combination with a 1.6 mm twin needle.

You can find the pintuck foot in several sizes: 3 groove, 5 groove, 7 groove, and 9 groove. With each foot, you will need to use the proper size twin needle Here's a link to a Twin Needle Variety Pack on Amazon. And Here's a link to Amazon's collection of Pintuck Presser Feet for a variety of sewing machine brands. You can check the presser foot package to be sure of the proper needle size. But in general:

• 9 groove - 1.6mm twin needle
• 7 groove - 2 mm twin needle
• 5 groove - 3 mm twin needle
• 3 groove - 4 mm twin needle

Are you ready to dive in and see how this little foot is used? Let's go...

There are two videos posted below. In Pintuck Foot Basics, I show you the foot, the needle, and how they are installed on the machine. In Pintuck Foot Tutorials, I walk you through several demonstrations and uses for these tiny tucks.

 Pintuck Foot Basics Video:

Pintuck Foot Tutorials VIdeo:

Patterns Used In The Video Demonstrations:

Week One task:

• Take some time and experiment with the pintuck foot. 
• Jump over the SWC Facebook Group for conversation and project sharing. Show us how you used pintucks in your design. Or share tips for creating perfect pintucks with the group!

Resource List:

• Generic Low Shank Feet - HomeSew.com Use coupon code PF10 to get 10% off orders at Home Sew!
• Authentic Brand Presser Feet - Quality Sewing offers a large variety of brand specific presser feet as well as other sewing machine parts! Visit their website or call their very friendly and helpful customer service! This is the store that I visit regularly, in person. They're the largest chain of sewing machine stores in Washington state and they're eager to help you find what you need! They are an authorized dealer for Bernina, Brother, Juki, Pfaff, and Viking brands.
• Check Amazon - they have a variety of supplies too!
• Here's a link to a Twin Needle Variety Pack on Amazon.
• And Here's a link to Amazon's collection of Pintuck Presser Feet for a variety of sewing machine brands.

Next Tuesday - Part 2: The Invisible Zipper Foot

Welcome to Part 2 of Sewing Machine Presser Feet! 

Today we will take a look several feet that will come in use frequently:

• Edgestitch Foot, Blindstitch Foot, Overcast Foot

The Edgestitch Foot is a practical help for sewing finished edges even and straight. Superbly suited to applying lace and trims. It is also ideal for topstitching edges, sewing Stitch-in-the-ditch, and joining two edges. The guide blade in the center of the foot helps you sew seams and hems running perfectly parallel to the edge in next to no time. It can be used with a straight or zigzag stitch selection.

The Blindstitch Foot is the invisible-hemming expert. When you sew a blind-hem with this foot, the stitching can scarcely be seen from the front. With Blindstitch foot the stitch is formed over a special blade that acts as a guide, creating a slightly loose stitch so that the hem lies nice and flat. When the fabric is pressed flat, the needle-penetration points on the front of the fabric “close up”, making the seam virtually invisible. What’s more, the guide blade ensures an even distance to the folded edge, allowing the hem to be sewn neatly and consistently. Suitable for practically all fabrics, Blindstitch foot also makes quick work of narrow-edgestitching medium weight and thick fabrics with the needle position to the left or right.

The Overlock Foot is ideal for producing serged seams and hems. It is especially well suited for neatening simple seams. The stitches are formed over the pin on the inside edge of the foot, giving them an additional amount of thread. This prevents the fabric from bunching up and produces a flat, elastic seam. The Overlock foot can also be used to sew high-quality hems, waistbands and overlock seams on knit fabrics.

Follow along in the videos posted below as I walk you through the installation and use of each of these three presser feet.

The designs Featured in the video demonstrations:

• Liberty Jane Mindil Beach Dress (Edgestitch Binding and all topstitched edges, Blindstitch Hem)
• Liberty Jane T-Shirt Variations (Overlock foot)
• Liberty Jane Abbey Road Dress (Blue Dress, Blindstitch Hem, Edgstitch facing, and binding)
• Liberty Jane Catalina Dress/Top (Edgestitch foot trim joining)
• Liberty Jane Kings Canyon Peplum Top (Edgestitch)

Video Info:

• I am demonstrating presser feet on a Bernina 330. The feet pictured are brand specific. The Feet shown are the  Blindstitch #5 (came with the machine), The Overlock #2 (came with the machine), and the Edgestitch #10 (additional accessory, purchased separately)

Part Two task:

• Take a look at the first set of presser feet videos posted here. Take the time to practice and explore one or all of these feet this week!
• Jump over the SWC Facebook Group for conversation and project sharing.

Resource List:

• Generic Low Shank Feet - HomeSew.com Use coupon code PF10 to get 10% off orders at Home Sew!
• Authentic Brand Presser Feet - Quality Sewing offers a large variety of brand specific presser feet as well as other sewing machine parts! Visit their website or call their very friendly and helpful customer service! This is the store that I visit regularly, in person. They're the largest chain of sewing machine stores in Washington state and they're eager to help you find what you need! They are an authorized dealer for Bernina, Brother, Juki, Pfaff, and Viking brands.
• Many people are talking about this 32 piece set of generic low shank presser feet. It's inexpensive, so it seems like a great deal. But I am not endorsing this one - I haven't used it and am unsure of its long-term quality. :)
• Check Amazon - they have a variety of supplies too!

Next Tuesday - Part 3: The Non-stick and Pin Tuck Feet

Hi Everyone! Let's talk about - Sewing Machine Presser Feet! 

Throughout this 8 part topic (spanning over 2 months), we will cover a variety of presser feet for use with a standard sewing machine. I'm really excited about this opportunity to go deep into this topic, exploring the specific use of the different feet. Together we will learn to make the most of the machines we have, save time and create beautiful garments by using the presser feet for the purposes they're designed for! Exciting, right?

I'll be demonstrating these presser feet while sewing a variety of Liberty Jane designs. I'll try to show you examples of the difference with and without the foot to give you a clear understanding of the difference it can make.

Over the course of this topic we will cover (this is a little bit different than mentioned in the video, spreading it out a bit at the beginning):

• The Topic Overview (Part 1)
• Installation Basics (Part 1)
• Presser Feet Re-cap - Buttonhole foot, Walking Foot, Zipper Foot (Part 1)
• Edgestitch Foot, Blind Stitch Foot, Overcast Foot (Part 2)
• Pintuck Foot and Non-stick Foot (Part 3)
• Invisible Zipper compared to regular Zipper (Part 4)
• Button Foot (Part 5)
• Narrow Hem Foot (Part 6)
• Ruffler Foot (Part 7)
• Recap and additional uses for mentioned feet (Part 8)

There are so many different presser feet to explore. It's going to be a fun course!

Are you ready? Let's go...

In the videos posted below, I share with you an overview of the two-month topic and then walk you through some basic presser feet installation instruction. many of you may already be familiar with your machine and know how to swap out the presser feet - that's great! If you're new to this, I'd encourage you to watch the video, and if you need some extra help for your specific machine model, look for a tutorial on youtube. Many brands offer this as a resource, and it can be very helpful in understanding how your specific machine operates!

Presser Foot Installation Basics:

Video Info:

• I am demonstrating presser feet on the two models I have access to - a Bernina and A Brother Innovis 990D. The feet pictured are brand specific. I've referenced the term "Low Shank" as something that works with a Brother or SInger machine (as is that is my understanding) - but please check your machine and the brands specified when looking for specific presser feet. I am honestly most familiar with the Bernina 330 - so if I I presented any of that info incorrectly, I apologize!

Week One task:

• Take a look at your machine. Note the brand and model. Take an inventory of the presser feet you already have. 
• If needed, watch the Installation Basics video.
• Take a look at the first set of presser feet videos posted here. many of you have been in SWC for a while and may have already seen these, but many have not. Take the time to practice and explore one or all of these feet this week!
• Jump over the SWC Facebook Group for conversation and project sharing.

Resource List:

• Generic Low Shank Feet - HomeSew.com Use coupon code PF10 to get 10% off orders at Home Sew!
• Authentic Brand Presser Feet - Quality Sewing offers a large variety of brand specific presser feet as well as other sewing machine parts! Visit their website or call their very friendly and helpful customer service! This is the store that I visit regularly, in person. They're the largest chain of sewing machine stores in Washington state and they're eager to help you find what you need! They are an authorized dealer for Bernina, Brother, Juki, Pfaff, and Viking brands.
• Many people are talking about this 32 piece set of generic low shank presser feet. It's inexpensive, so it seems like a great deal. But I am not endorsing this one - I haven't used it and am unsure of its long-term quality. :)
• Check Amazon - they have a variety of supplies too!

Presser Foot Tutorials:

Button Hole Foot (begins at 8:46): 

Next Tuesday - Part 2: The Non-stick, Edgestitch, Blind Stitch and Overcast Foot