Episode 304: Presser Feet

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!
The transcript for this episode is coming soon.
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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