| The function of a sewing machine presser foot is to | | | | 4. While it may seem intuitive to pull on the presser |
| help guide the material under the needle and over the | | | | foot to remove it, you actually push the tow of the |
| face plate. Different feet can serve special sewing | | | | foot (the part closest to you when facing the machine) |
| needs. For instance, using a zipper foot when inserting | | | | up. It will snap off the shank. |
| a zipper can really improve the outcome of your | | | | 5. If you're only changing the foot briefly, keep the first |
| zipper efforts. | | | | foot somewhere on your work surface easy to find |
| Many machines have both screw on presser feet and | | | | for replacing. |
| snap on presser feet available. Singer sewing | | | | 6. Place the new foot under the center of the shank, |
| machines use a slant shank adapter to make the most | | | | and lower the presser foot lever. Fit the shank over |
| use of the newer snap on system. These 7 tips will | | | | the center pin on the presser foot as you lower. |
| have you changing your presser feet in no time and | | | | 7. Push the presser foot screw down firmly, and you'll |
| getting your projects done faster. | | | | hear the presser foot snap into place. Don't lift the |
| | | | presser foot into the shank, as your fingers will be |
| 1. Many machines come with a general purpose | | | | moving in the direction of the needle. Be sure to just |
| presser foot in place when purchased. You will | | | | lower the shank and press down for quick, easy, safe |
| probably be able to use this foot for both straight and | | | | presser foot changes. |
| regular zig-zag stitching. Check your instructions to | | | | Practice this a few times and you'll be switching |
| make sure. | | | | presser feet a lot more quickly than you could make a |
| 2. Always be sure to raise the needle to the highest | | | | pie. Use a narrow stitch foot to "stitch in the ditch", use |
| position by turning the hand wheel toward you before | | | | a zipper foot for applying zippers, use a special open |
| changing your presser feet. This keeps the needle | | | | toe foot for special embroidery applications. You'll have |
| safely raised and the thread in proper tension. | | | | more fun sewing when use the right foot for the right |
| 3. Raise the presser foot with the lifter, usually at the | | | | job. |
| back of your machine. | | | | |