Get To Know Your Sewing Machine Better

Can I use screw-on feet if my sewing machine uses clip-on ones?

YES! Just unscrew the foot holder (shank) and screw on the new foot in the usual way.

Why do you have a variety of presser feet?

Each foot is designed to be the correct tool for the job in hand. If you look at the feet supplied with your machine they all look quite different - metal, plastic, zips, spikes and prongs for over edging...

What about shank lengths?  

Most modern machines have a low short shank length - this is approximately 12mm (1/2inch) from the thumb screw down to the needle plate.

Some older machines and/or selected new models have a long shank ...

Clip-on sewing machine feet

Machines that use clip-on feet always have an foot holder (shank) which is usually screwed onto the machine with the thumb screw.

There are one or two exceptions to this where large feet such as rufflers and...

Why do you need presser feet?

There are a variety of feet available for certain tasks, they all combine with the feed dog to control the fabric passing under the needle and to provide the correct stitch length.
When you alter the stitch length...

Why do some feet screw on and some clip on?

Traditionally feet screwed onto the machine and lower priced machines usually still have screw-on feet. However, over the years a quick and easy snap-on system was developed to make changing feet more...

Do all available feet fit all types and makes of machines?

NO! but sometimes cross-pollination is possible.

Most manufacturers have a really good range of feet available but some are more limited. If your manufacturer does not make a ...

Keyhole Buttonholes

This keyhole buttonhole has a bar tack at one end and a round opening at the other edge.

The keyhole accommodates the shank of the button nicely without pulling on the buttonhole. It is a strong buttonhole...