| Sewing was once a skill done by hand. When the | | | | foot as you lower. |
| sewing machine was invented, it made the job much | | | | You should push the presser foot screw down firmly |
| easier. The difference with this machine compared to | | | | until you hear it snap into place. You should do this |
| others is that the user has to use both the hands and | | | | carefully as your fingers will be moving in the direction |
| the feet. | | | | of the needle. Since the new foot presser needs time |
| The most important part of this machine is the foot | | | | to break in, just lower the shank and press down quick |
| presser. This is because it helps guide the material | | | | foot changes. |
| under the needle and over the face plate. In fact, this | | | | Before you step on the presser, make sure to raise |
| has been built in to most models on the market and if | | | | the needle to the highest point by turning the hand |
| you aren't happy stepping on it, perhaps it is time to | | | | wheel towards you. This keeps the needle raised and |
| have it replaced. | | | | the thread in proper tension. |
| Romina Abrigo Editor of the "Sewing Machine | | | | You should always raise the presser foot with the |
| Reviews" website -- -- pointed out; | | | | lifter. If you can't find it, look at the back of the machine. |
| "…You should replace the sewing machine foot | | | | While pulling on the presser foot seems to be the |
| presser if it can only be used for straight or just regular | | | | logical choice to remove it, the only thing you have to |
| zigzag stitching. Ideally, it should be able to do both and | | | | do is push the tow of the foot up in order for it to snap |
| you can check on this by reading the manual. If you | | | | off. |
| are content having to replace one foot with another, | | | | "…There are three types of foot pressers. The |
| keep the first foot nearby so you can replace it | | | | narrow stitch foot that is used to stitch in the ditch, the |
| easily…" Added Romina Abrigo | | | | zipper foot used for installing zippers and the special |
| If it has to be replaced, place the new foot under the | | | | open toe foot that is used for embroidery applications. |
| center of the shank then lower the presser foot lever. | | | | You might think that using the right one is very |
| Next, fit the shank over the center pin on the presser | | | | complicated when in reality it isn't. |