I started out with two. I thought I might need the second one for parts - I didn't know how amazingly rugged the machines are! Then, my husband caught the bug. He wanted to get one for his birth year, my birth year, a white one, a tan one, a few to paint.... I think I have 12 machines now... not sure!!! Hahaha!
Super good video! I got a singer 500a that came with this foot but actually visualizing how to use it has had me so confused until now! Looks like the exact same foot too which is super neat
Thankyou for the wonderful tutorial. I also have been fabric masks for my nursing friends (I retired as an NICU nurse early this year after serving 44 years ). I loved your video and your excellent detailed instruction. Like you I have a few singer machines and have been experimenting with some of the attachments sine retirement. I would love for you to do some singer attachment videos ....hope you might think about it as you are an excellent teacher . Best Regards Ann Campbell.
Thank you for you kind comments. To be honest, I experiment with learning to use the binding foot because I wanted to make straps for masks. I haven't seriously used any of the funky feet! Once exception, I love using the button hole maker - it's easier to use than my Bernina.
Hi! Thanks for showing me how to use this attachment which has been sitting in my Featherweight's carrying case for years. I have figured out how to make straps, and find your suggestion about starch really helps. I have not been able to get my masks to go through with strap, so i just stop sewing in the middle, pull the fabric through the tube, start sewing again, and then go back and add the mask in on my unsewn spot. Featherweights are the best machines EVER!
Thank you so much! I’ve been making masks, both fu and N95 covers, for about a week and have run through every inch of commercial binding I could find. Turning tubes is a bore, even with a special tool. I KNEW this attachment was the answer, but didn’t till now have the courage to try it. Now I’m excited to get on with the task.
Thank you for a great video! I actually have one of those machines, with the special binding foot, and have been making my mask straps so easily now. I have a mask pattern with the side pleats (too thick for the binding foot) but I will try your pattern and see what my family likes best. Thank you also for providing masks to our valued medical workers :-))
I did make a few pleated masks and bound the top and the bottom in the straps. Unless you add some sort of binding with a traditional presser foot, the sides looks a bit unfinished, but they are still serviceable.
Thank you for this tutorial. Need to dig out my binding foot. For the rectangle masks. Sew the short side seams, turn right side out and bind across the top edge using strip from a width (44-45) of fabric. Then sew the pleats on the side. Just saw another video were they used bias strips across the top of the curved mask as well.
Great video and wonderful idea... thanks for sharing... I , also, am hearing from a few nurses & a couple doctors I know that they prefer the ties due to a better fit.
You're amazing!!! I'm making some mask for my family and was sure I could use the binding foot in some way to make the fabric straps easier. Thank you so much for this. :)
Out of interest, is there a reason you're not using the bias strip guide (the two vertical pins on the front of the binder) to help guide your strip in? Is it because you're using strips 1" wide and it would force the bias to feed in without folding down the middle?
Hi Megan. I used the pins on occasion, but found that since I wasn't using bias cut fabric they sometimes began to go in wonky. I could maneuver the fabric up or down as I fed it into the machine.
No you can not. The instructions for the bias binding foot actually call for 15/16" strips, cut on the bias. However, I found that you could fudge that and use 1" cut WOF. There are some machines that have bias binding feet that can use wider widths, but not the Singers.
Your presentation was quick and concise. Thank you. Also thanks for the quick reply. I wonder if you have used this binding foot on cotton knit or any knit? Does the binder foot come in a wider size?
Thanks for the video! On the pleated mask, which are the ones I have made with my leftover bindings from quilts, could you pleat then attach your ties across the top and bottom? If you use WOF it should still be long enough!
I am using the one that comes standard with the machine. It has two prongs to hold the strips, although I don't use those except when I'm feeding a mask through. It says to use a 15/16" strip.
hello Cyndi as previously requested please kindly film how to thread and operate the the beautiful sewing machine again as previously requested please kindly reply back ok? please ok ? Thank you very much
Frank, They're several sites on the internet dedicated to the preservation and operation of the Singer Featherweight. Singer-featherweight.com is one Cyndi recommends. Scott, videographer and featherweight repair man.
Thank you! Found this tool in my mom's drawer while searching for her zipper foot. Fascinating. I will give this a go.
I love these vintage machines and attachments. I have four Featherweights and they're wonderful little marvels.
I started out with two. I thought I might need the second one for parts - I didn't know how amazingly rugged the machines are! Then, my husband caught the bug. He wanted to get one for his birth year, my birth year, a white one, a tan one, a few to paint.... I think I have 12 machines now... not sure!!! Hahaha!
Thank you so much for this very helpful video.
You did a great job showing me exactly how to do this. Great explanation and videography.
Love your video, great help and easy to follow thank you.
Super good video! I got a singer 500a that came with this foot but actually visualizing how to use it has had me so confused until now! Looks like the exact same foot too which is super neat
Thankyou for the wonderful tutorial. I also have been fabric masks for my nursing friends (I retired as an NICU nurse early this year after serving 44 years ). I loved your video and your excellent detailed instruction. Like you I have a few singer machines and have been experimenting with some of the attachments sine retirement. I would love for you to do some singer attachment videos ....hope you might think about it as you are an excellent teacher . Best Regards Ann Campbell.
Thank you for you kind comments. To be honest, I experiment with learning to use the binding foot because I wanted to make straps for masks. I haven't seriously used any of the funky feet! Once exception, I love using the button hole maker - it's easier to use than my Bernina.
Thanks for this awesome trick.
Hi! Thanks for showing me how to use this attachment which has been sitting in my Featherweight's carrying case for years. I have figured out how to make straps, and find your suggestion about starch really helps. I have not been able to get my masks to go through with strap, so i just stop sewing in the middle, pull the fabric through the tube, start sewing again, and then go back and add the mask in on my unsewn spot. Featherweights are the best machines EVER!
Great idea! Thanks for suggesting it. Some fabrics don't pull through easily, so this would be a perfect solution!
Very nice thank you.
Excellent. You have by far the best tutorial on UA-cam. Thank you. :)
Thanks!
Thank you so much! I’ve been making masks, both fu and N95 covers, for about a week and have run through every inch of commercial binding I could find. Turning tubes is a bore, even with a special tool. I KNEW this attachment was the answer, but didn’t till now have the courage to try it. Now I’m excited to get on with the task.
Thank you for a great video! I actually have one of those machines, with the special binding foot, and have been making my mask straps so easily now. I have a mask pattern with the side pleats (too thick for the binding foot) but I will try your pattern and see what my family likes best. Thank you also for providing masks to our valued medical workers :-))
I did make a few pleated masks and bound the top and the bottom in the straps. Unless you add some sort of binding with a traditional presser foot, the sides looks a bit unfinished, but they are still serviceable.
Well dang Ms. Cyndi! You just made my volunteer life a whole lot easier. Thanks!
You are awesome! Thank you so much!
Awww, thanks!
I used that same foot on my Singer 500A. It makes excellent binding and ties for masks. Great video and very helpful.👍🏻
Thank you so much!
I have this foot for my Singer 401a. I'm excited to start using this in my mask making! 💓
Thank you! This was incredibly helpful!
Glad it helped!
Great suggestion. Will have to see if I have that attachment for my featherweight. If not will have to check my puzzle boxes.
Thank you for this tutorial. Need to dig out my binding foot. For the rectangle masks. Sew the short side seams, turn right side out and bind across the top edge using strip from a width (44-45) of fabric. Then sew the pleats on the side. Just saw another video were they used bias strips across the top of the curved mask as well.
I did make a few pleated masks this way and the bias binding worked well on the top and bottom.
Great video and wonderful idea... thanks for sharing... I , also, am hearing from a few nurses & a couple doctors I know that they prefer the ties due to a better fit.
Hi..thank you. How do i find the mask pattern?
freesewing.org/blog/facemask-frenzy
You rock!!!! :)
How wide are you cutting the strips for the binding. Thank you.
The original instructions suggested 15/16" cut on the bias. I made mine at 1" and cut them width of fabric.
You're amazing!!! I'm making some mask for my family and was sure I could use the binding foot in some way to make the fabric straps easier. Thank you so much for this. :)
Out of interest, is there a reason you're not using the bias strip guide (the two vertical pins on the front of the binder) to help guide your strip in? Is it because you're using strips 1" wide and it would force the bias to feed in without folding down the middle?
Hi Megan. I used the pins on occasion, but found that since I wasn't using bias cut fabric they sometimes began to go in wonky. I could maneuver the fabric up or down as I fed it into the machine.
You are amazing 💞
Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks.
can you use two inch wide fabric instead of one inch?
No you can not. The instructions for the bias binding foot actually call for 15/16" strips, cut on the bias. However, I found that you could fudge that and use 1" cut WOF. There are some machines that have bias binding feet that can use wider widths, but not the Singers.
Your presentation was quick and concise. Thank you. Also thanks for the quick reply. I wonder if you have used this binding foot on cotton knit or any knit? Does the binder foot come in a wider size?
Thanks for the video! On the pleated mask, which are the ones I have made with my leftover bindings from quilts, could you pleat then attach your ties across the top and bottom? If you use WOF it should still be long enough!
Does anyone know what size bias binding foot Cyndi is using? I'm confused by all the different sizing
I am using the one that comes standard with the machine. It has two prongs to hold the strips, although I don't use those except when I'm feeding a mask through. It says to use a 15/16" strip.
hello Cyndi as previously requested please kindly film how to thread and operate the the beautiful sewing machine again as previously requested please kindly reply back ok? please ok ? Thank you very much
Frank, They're several sites on the internet dedicated to the preservation and operation of the Singer Featherweight. Singer-featherweight.com is one Cyndi recommends. Scott, videographer and featherweight repair man.
There are lots of videos out there to show how to use a Singer Feather weight 221 and 222 sewing machines.