I have been sewing for years and I’m not ashamed to admit (I didn’t know) that lowering the needle before the pressor foot is lowered, will prevent the thread from bunching or becoming unthreaded. So glad I watched this!
Same for me, too! I'm 74 years old and learned on one of the "new" electric Singers when my mother up-graded from her treddle machine. All these years of sewing, I never knew that. Just goes to show, you can teach an old dog new tricks! Thanks.
Thank you! I was looking at these feet on the website a couple of weeks ago and was bewildered as to the differences. I just stumbled onto this video tonight and it helped so much! I also had no idea about lowering the needle first!!
These feet only account for thread thickness. The true scant quarter inch also needs to account for the fabric thickness which is done by measuring across your block after doing several seams and pressing. Therefore, pretesting a block will tell you if you need to mark a different point on your foot to follow. Each project should be tested where precision is required. I love the clarity of your video but quilting has subtle differences when dealing with so many variables. Thank you 💚
I tried watching and entering for the Facebook featherweight give away, I don't have connection between fb, and you tube, Instagram, or others... I Am sharing everywhere. Thus machine, is THE MACHINE I Want... Even if I need to wait another 5 year's to buy one!!
That's a good question! Because each sewist has their own sewing style and preference, it is recommended that you do a test swatch first sewing three strips together and then measuring the final size. If you find that your test block measures accurately with the foot and pressing method, then you will be all set! Otherwise, if it's a little bit off, you can make adjustments to foot style, sewing or pressing method.
All of the products featured in our videos are available for purchase on our website. In the search bar on our site type "scant foot" and it will come right up! Happy to help and happy Featherweight sewing! :) singer-featherweight.com/
Thank you for your presser feet demonstration! I’m also curious to know what the reason is for intentionally sewing off the end of your material. Most times in this video, you always seemed to pick up speed with no material left under the needle. Can you explain the purpose for this? Thanks!
I have always thought that making stitches after the fabric runs out would cause a thread jam but in this video, April, you consistently sew off the edge of the fabric. Explain. :)
I have been sewing for years and I’m not ashamed to admit (I didn’t know) that lowering the needle before the pressor foot is lowered, will prevent the thread from bunching or becoming unthreaded. So glad I watched this!
Same for me, too! I'm 74 years old and learned on one of the "new" electric Singers when my mother up-graded from her treddle machine. All these years of sewing, I never knew that. Just goes to show, you can teach an old dog new tricks! Thanks.
Thank you! I was looking at these feet on the website a couple of weeks ago and was bewildered as to the differences. I just stumbled onto this video tonight and it helped so much! I also had no idea about lowering the needle first!!
These demos are fantastic! Thanks.
Great explanation of all the quarter inch feet. Thank you.
April, thank you for those very clear 1/4” options. Excellent video.
I learned to sew in the '60s on my mom's Featherweight, and was taught to lower the needle before the presser foot. Until today I didn't know why.
Started on an old singer in 1962 about 10 yrs. old. I just love the sound of those machines-true workhorse
Great explanation of the differences on these presser feet.
Fantastic video, closeups are so helpful!
Sweet video!! Well done!! Thank you! I didn't know there was such a variety of 1/4" feet. Now I know!
Very informative!
These feet only account for thread thickness. The true scant quarter inch also needs to account for the fabric thickness which is done by measuring across your block after doing several seams and pressing. Therefore, pretesting a block will tell you if you need to mark a different point on your foot to follow. Each project should be tested where precision is required. I love the clarity of your video but quilting has subtle differences when dealing with so many variables. Thank you 💚
Thank you for sharing this very informative video..I sew as well. Blessings
Your seams are perfect and beautiful. Such quality from a dear machine. Thanks for sharing.
I tried watching and entering for the Facebook featherweight give away, I don't have connection between fb, and you tube, Instagram, or others... I Am sharing everywhere. Thus machine, is THE MACHINE I Want... Even if I need to wait another 5 year's to buy one!!
Are the presser feet for the vintage singer machines interchangeable with the featherweights?
Do you still sell the featherweight machines if so what price range do you have avalable
When I sew on my feather weight I pull on one of the threads on the side the thread comes out is that tension
How do you get them
The link in the video description will take you to the right place.
I always press my seams open, would you recommend the true quarter inch instead of the scant?
That's a good question! Because each sewist has their own sewing style and preference, it is recommended that you do a test swatch first sewing three strips together and then measuring the final size. If you find that your test block measures accurately with the foot and pressing method, then you will be all set! Otherwise, if it's a little bit off, you can make adjustments to foot style, sewing or pressing method.
Will the scant quarter inch foot for the featherweight fit the 192k spartan ? The assembly looks the same
How do I order the scant foot?
All of the products featured in our videos are available for purchase on our website. In the search bar on our site type "scant foot" and it will come right up! Happy to help and happy Featherweight sewing! :)
singer-featherweight.com/
Thank you for your presser feet demonstration! I’m also curious to know what the reason is for intentionally sewing off the end of your material. Most times in this video, you always seemed to pick up speed with no material left under the needle. Can you explain the purpose for this? Thanks!
When you put your machine away, should the presser foot be up or down.
Down - it releases the tension and pressure on the tension spring. :)
I have a 15-91 Singer. Can these feet be used on that model too?
I would like to know that too
I have always thought that making stitches after the fabric runs out would cause a thread jam but in this video, April, you consistently sew off the edge of the fabric. Explain. :)
Hi, Suzanne! That's called "chain-piecing". It is a technique works on most machines when sewing short distances in between pieces.