How can I tell which presser foot to use for various stitches. My machine came with no presser feet.Is there a chart available?
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It tells you which foot to use when you select a stitch. I believe it's also in a chart on the manual, but I'm not at home right now so I can't double check.
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The presser feet are exactly as described in the listing: snap-on button foot; snap-on blind hem foot; invisible zipper foot; snap-on satin stitch foot; snap-on over edge foot; low shank gathering foot (NOT snap-on); embroidery foot; snap-on rolled 1/8" hem foot; straight stitch foot; snap-on pin tuck foot; snap-on fringe foot; snap-on cording foot; snap-on edge joining foot; snap-on adjustable bias binding foot; and magnetic seam allowance guide.
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Well, it's kinda like the zigzag/all purpose foot. It has a wide opening that narrows down to a opening to the wide slot suitable for a zigzag stitch. It is not like the embroidery/darning foot at all. I do hope this helps you. For a good picture, go to this (http://www.amazon.com/Distinctive-Walking-Sewing-Machine-Presser/dp/B003EMLDX4/ref=sr_1_23?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1407251149&sr=1-23&keywords=distinctive+presser+feet) Amazon link.
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Alright, people, this is how you know whether these feet will fit your exact model of sewing machine: 1. If your machine has a short shank, then yes. See the description of the product where it says it is for short shank machines. 2. If your machine has a long shank or a slant shank, then they won't fit. How do you know what kind of shank your machine has? 1. Look it up on one of these nifty charts: https://www.anniescatalog.com/pages/shank_chart1.html or https://www.anniescatalog.com/pages/shank_chart2.html . 2. If your machine isn't on those lists, like the Singer Promise 1408 in the question, then measure your machine manually. Here is a guide on how to measure your machine: http://imagehost.vendio.com/c/10003275/view/1085137796347_feet_info.jpg . Now, should any of these links go dead, just Google "sewing shank chart" or "sewing shank measurement" like a competent internet user, instead of endlessly pestering other buyers to figure it out for you.
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No. You turn knobs to change the stitch length or presser foot pressure; push a button for needle up/down; push a button for automatic needle threading; lift a lever to raise or lower the presser foot (or press your knee against the knee lever); hold a lever down while you stitch to go in reverse for a back stitch; push a button (or press your heel on the foot pedal) to cut the thread and raise the foot. It only does a straight stitch so there's not really anything to computerize. The machine is all metal (even the bobbins) not plastic, industrial strength, and sews like a dream.
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Order Janome bobbins. All Janomes take the same bobbin. Local Janome dealers will have them in stock. Also a selection of presser feet.
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I got this answer through google. Maybe it will work for you: Best Answer - Chosen by Voters Unthread the machine, top and bottom. Place a sheet of paper under the presser foot, lower the foot, and "sew". Does the needle move? If not, check that the bobbin winder is off. Does the paper move? If not, check the stitch length is set to something reasonable (like 3 mm instead of 0 or 0.5mm), and that the feed dogs are raised (check the manual for the section on raising or lowering the feed dogs or free motion embroidery or free motion quilting) Still no luck? Pull the needleplate and do a good cleaning (vacuum and brush only, please -- compressed air just forces the lint in further) especially around the feed dogs and in the bobbin case area. Lubricate if the manual directs. Works on paper, doesn't work when you thread up? Are you starting the seam correctly, and making sure you hang on to the thread ends for the first couple of stitches? Here are some stitching issues caused by not threading correctly and/or not starting the seam correctly: http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/vi... Notice that the last pair of photos illustrates a jam that was so bad it brought my machine to a halt -- caused by incorrect seam starting and poor threading. (pictures are in pairs... blue thread on top, red thread in the bobbin.) If you still can't get it to work, it's probably repair shop time... it's probably going to need parts or more adjustment than you can do, or you've missed a spot in extracting jammed thread bits. Over the years I've seen two machines that were really unable to transport fabrics... one had a broken linkage to the feed dogs, and the other had fractured a feed dog (and I'm still not sure how that happened!) Source(s): 50 years of sewing 3 years ago
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Hi! My singer is older and has a slant shank, which works with ths foot. Look in your manual or at your standard presser to see if yours has a slant shank.
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http://www.ehow.com/facts_6153221_low-high-shank-sewing-machines.html This is how I decided. However, although I have a low shank machine the screw provided with my original presser foot was not long enough for this presser foot. I had been using the zipper foot on my Singer machine and it works OK, but I purchased the Distinctive presser feet for welting and I am determined to figure it out.
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I don't know if all brothers are the same so make sure you check with your manual to confirm. On my machine I have to take off the presser foot and unscrew and take off the presser foot holder. The quilting foot fits to the left side facing out where the longest part of the eyelet is horizontal. Then just screw it in to tighten. To make sure your threads lock pull your working thread through the quilting foot, top to bottom.
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Hi, Does your new machine have a metal throat plate? ( that is the plate that goes under the sewing foot which the needle passes through as it goes down and catches the bobbin thread) If you have the metal plate the Dritz Magnetic Seam Guide should work with not problem. The great thing about the magnetic guide for me is when I sew a hem in place or have a seam that is deeper than one inch I measure out from the needle to the depth of the seam or hem and attach the guide to the metal throat plate and as I sew the edge of the fabric is sliding through against the guide and I have a perfect seam. Good luck with your new sewing "toy" and have fun sewing ! I hope this answered your question. Happy Sewing Ells3
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Hi Joyce Ann, I ordered this foot by mistake, I needed one that fit a 1600p-dbx...this one did not fit. I contacted Ken's Sewing Center and they were very helpful in getting me the correct foot, however it was more expensive. If Ken's Sewing Center is the seller, I would say, call them to ask and make sure before you purchase it. I did get the correct foot for my machine and I love it! Good Luck, Aimee
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As far as I know it will work for any machine as long as you have the correct size that is for your machine. I like an open toed foot just as well so i can see where I am stitching and it is just as successful as the stitch in the ditch foot. It is a matter of preference. I have both and like both.
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In theory, this type of tool will do this. For me, this tool was not useful for anything. I'm accustomed to the all metal type of tape binding presser foot and this did not compare in any way.
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I haven't found such a stitch on this machine. I often use #20 or #23. Not what you're looking for, but a nice embellishment.
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I don't think they will. Serger presser feet are usually longer than standard sewing machine presser feet.
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It tells you on the screen what foot is best to use with that stitch, but I have ignored that in the past. I doesn't know what foot is on the machine, so it can't stop you from sewing. I don't know if you damaged your machine (somehow) while using the wrong foot would mean that your warranty would be invalidated, though.