My favorite use of the walking foot is when sewing flannel. The cushion of air between two pieces of flannel is treated equally and fabric does not creep. Flannel naturally is a looser weave which also allows more unwanted movement. Great demo on presser feet. When I first was allowed to sew on the machine as a very young child, my Mother took me to the Singer store for a class in using all the attachments. This was the best class and I have used all of the feet for years. The bias tape attachment, gathering/pleating , lace insertion and etc. this was just when Singer brought out their buttonholer attachment ...wow, what a game changer that was. Singer was really the only machine available at that time, so I know there are many ither brands now. However, my favorite is the 221 Featherweight which was shown at the World's Fair in Chicago 1933, for sale in 1934. My parents went to that World's Fair on their honeymoon in 1933. I do have several Singers and a Bernina serger, also. Great memories. Good luck with all your attachments and various uses of all the different stitches that we rarely use. I've found several stitches on my Bernina that by varying the length / width, they are very effective in quilting designs. Thanks for all your great ideas.
Thanks so much for this demo! I use most of these feet on my machine but have never been able to figure out blind hems. Now I get it, and just in time for some pants that will look better without top stitching. I tried a baby rolled hem foot last weekend and it worked really well. The fabric was lightweight chambray (with some rayon, maybe?) I’m glad you showed it with some different fabrics - i think I just got lucky.
The walking foot is also good to use on very long seams such as curtains, pant legs, long dresses etc. Because it evenly feeds both layers of fabric when you get to the end of your seam both layers finish together, no overhanging of the top layer. It's also brilliant for hemming knits, the hem doesn't stretch out like when you use the regular foot. I can use a zigzag with mine and have no problems going backwards either. I have a Bernina so it might depend on the brand of machine you have. Thanks for the tip for the narrow hem. I will use that next time. I've never got that hemming foot to work either.
You are so goo at everything you do, but this was comical. I do have all these feet and I appreciate your demonstration of them. I will say, I do not have a problem with the rolled hem foot. I find you cannot keep the fabric flat for it to work. They work best if you lift the fabric in front of the presser foot as you sew. However, many years ago I took an Heirloom sewing class by Marth Pullen who did rolled hems by widening the stitch width and shortening the length and it was beautiful on the heirloom garments. Thank you so much for sharing your experience.
I have tried and tried to use a rolled hem foot--with no success. You make me feel so much better. One thing my most trusted sewing mentors say is that there is no single way to do a particular step in sewing. So your suggestions for achieving a rolled him are most welcome. And I have written this before, but it's worth repeating: this is one of my all-time favorite channels. Thank you for all of your contributions of ideas and techniques and inspirations for your followers.
Go to about 9:22. ua-cam.com/video/PTUvvlBN6Yg/v-deo.html&pp=gAQBiAQB I have another, shorter, video stashed somewhere, but the tip about stitching a tail off the edge, then using that thread tail to feed the fabric into the foot was a game changer for me.
I have a sewing machine I bought in the 1970’s. It’s a White brand sewing machine. What I like about about it is it has 2 speeds. I use the high speed with thicker material.
Typically, another of the features of a blind hem foot is that the needle thread crosses a bar as the stitches are formed, adding a tiny bit extra to each stitch, which allows the hem to lie very flat when finished. No chance of it looking tight or puckered. It’s one of my favorite presser feet. ❤
A little over 30 years ago, I worked with Pfaff in the PX in Germany. A soldier came in asking for “boots for my wife’s sewing machine”. Huh? He pointed to a presser foot on one of the machines on our display. I tried to convince him that he was looking for presser feet. He wouldn’t budge. Hilarious! 🤣🤣🤣
Great topic from my favorite content creator! The decorative stiches may have a better result if stabilized. I love the blind hem foot, it has a ton of applications, anytime I have something to but up against I use it. Top stitching is perfect with the blind hem foot, sewing the binding on a quilt, edge stitching. Blind hem stitch has been a game changer. The rolled hem works best for me if I work from an anchor, meaning have a sturdy thread at the beginning of the project to get fabric started into the rolled hem foot, which is the hardest part. Then I gently pull towards the left as fabric feeds in, and hand stabilize after the fabric has gone through the machine. I also go slow. Feet have helped me get professional results in my sewing. Thank you for always inspiring me.
The first time I tried a rolled hem foot. It worked perfectly. I have never been able to duplicate it since. 😆There must be some mysterious magical trick that I don't know.
A walking foot has helped me when sewing long seams from one side growing longer on satin crepe fabric. I also used for hemming pants that were polyester fabric. I swear by it and use it a lot.
Great video. I just used my walking foot to sew slippery satin silk PJ shorts and the difference was remarkable. It was especially noticeable when I was sewing through three layers of the deep hem. I couldn’t work out why the hem kept rolling until it dawned on me to try with the walking foot. It was a breeze and did the trick
You just don't know how much I appreciate this video and any other kind of videos like this that you may do. I've sewn for years but I'm still just a beginner. I've always been afraid to try out my other feet like the blind hem. I do quilt so I use the walking foot often but I was scared to death of that one until my friend who is a seamstress and quilter showed me how to use it. I hope you do some more technical videos about sewing machines in the future. Thank you!
You don’t know how glad I am to see that it’s not just me with the rolled hem foot. I’ve been sewing for almost 50 years and every 10 or so I think, “ I’m going to try that again”. Huge FAIL … every time! I can’t wait to dig into my machines and see what feet they each have collecting dust! I want to try the blind hem one if I have it! Very informative video! Thanks again! 😊
I had lots of trouble with the rolled narrow hem foot, for me Bernina #64, but with practice I got it to work finally. I start with the fabric flat, not folded or rolled and take a couple of stitches as an anchor, lift the pressor foot a bit and gently put the fabric thru the foot, then I hold the fabric a few inches up and a little to the left and feed it thru the foot. It works every time! Except it does not go over seams well, so I need to clip off the seam allowance near the seam and up 3/8-1/2 inch. Give it a try! I’m thrilled with it!
Interesting... I use a Bernina too, and I hold the fabric up. Rolled hems are rarely difficult. Did our books tell us this? I don't remember. (My machine is 51 years old.)
I have a BabyLock Rachel. I've used the Blind Hem foot for edge stitching. You move the needle placement to the distance you want your stitching from the edge and let the flange ride along the edge. Even around curves, you can get perfect edge stitching. I make a note of the settings so I have the same setup each time.
Thank you Catherine for such an informative video! Those presser feet were always a mystery to me and I wasn't even sure how to use them. I always wondered should I buy a specific foot for some purpose or did I really need it. Your demonstration and explanations gives me a better idea of what I could need and not. The monogram foot was really cool, and the blind hem, too. So happy to have found your channel! 🎉
I have used my rolled hem foot for my Bernina many times in the past and have never been happy with the results. I finally used the method you showed for the last year and the bridal hems are just perfect. No puckering and so easy when you get to the bias part of the hem. I swear by your method. It also gives such a nice swoosh to the hem as well. Works on everything from soft chiffon to slippery satin.
Thank you so much for this! You have the knowledge and it's so wonderful of you to share it, which is why you are a teacher! I have to share this and it may be a paradigm shift...I saw a video and so sorry I can't remember who did it...but the lady removed the waistband from a pair of jeans, cut out the entire fly, and sewed the fly into the garment she was upcycling! I thought it was a bit of genius and hope it opens up some possibilities for others.
I own some of these feet for my older Pfaff but can see I need a refresher class! The walking foot is good for keeping layers of stretchy fabrics lined up. For hemming circle skirts, I’ve successfully used the rolled hem foot with that row of stay-stitching. Your students must be learning so much more than I ever did in a home ec class!
I keep my N presser foot in my machine almost all the time because I can see what I'm doing so much better through the clear plastic. I never use my "regular" metal presser foot anymore. And I just got a walking foot after I made a mess of a small quilt without one. I'm looking forward to using it on knits and velvets as well. Thanks for the tip about stripe matching. I'd have never thought of that.
It’s not just me!!!!!! I have a bunch of rolled hem feet too. I never could get the fabric loaded and keep it flowing to make a rolled hem. Also I never delved into the blind hem foot and man I can’t wait to try it. I never was daring enough to attempt sewing on buttons, but I didn’t realize the hole width was standardized. This was a jackpot 🎰 of information. Thank you so much!
TY for all this information! It was so informative. Perhaps you could show us how to clean our machines, oil them, etc. And how do you organize your sewing room?
Excellent tutorial and lots of tips; thanks so much - the walking foot was a welcomed Christmas present from daughter and is a no brainier for jerseys - the length of the seams always match up beautifully, great for stripes, pattern matching and no wavy hems. Only bought one other foot having been on a class; the invisible zipper foot (no cheapies, proper brand). Gave me the confidence and wow, my first invisible zip looked amazing and hubby was very impressed.
When comparing the N and J feet you should have turned them over. As a former Pfaff dealer the back of the foot is often more important than the top. The channel on the N is probably deeper and wider to accommodate the stitch width and density. Also stabilizer is ideal with those denser stitches. Love your videos. I'm a quilter and rarely dabble in the fashion world but your channel is making me more interested. Thank you.
I loved watching you tackle all those rolled hem feet, Catherine. The machine companies sure made it look "so easy to do" in their demo DVDs. Then, I tried numerous times and failed miserably. I took it personally. I've been sewing over 65 years and still can't master that foot, so I thought it was just me! THANK YOU! IT WASN'T ME!!!!!😂😂 My Teflon foot makes sewing vinyl and leather easy to sew without skipping stitches.However, my old Husqvarna machine can handle heavy-duty fabrics. Not all machines can.
Sewing on buttons on thick fabric put a cocktail stick between the holes so the thread goes over the stick which makes the stitch looser. Also I don’t use any foot just place the button under the presser without any feet.
With lots of practice, I've done many projects with the rolled hem foot, including scarves, tablecloths and teepee tarps, but it truly does take lots of practice to learn just how to feed the fabric into the foot. I've rounded up the corners of many scarves and tablecloths so I can hem them in one go to prevent stopping and starting as much as possible. Of course I get ugly results sometimes, too.
I inherited an old treadle singer from my Grandmother @ 1900, and it came with all manner of hard wear. Gathering feet,pleating feet and some for adding bias tape on edges. I haven’t mastered any of them.
@jenny I have my mom’s treadle Singer & have it cleaned & usable but haven’t tried any of the gadgets either😉 It is great for sewing heavy denims, though!
"Walking foot" was the one additional foot recommended when I bought my Brother 2850D last year. OMGoodness, thank you, Catherine, for showing its usefulness beyond multiple layers. I'll be back for the ruffler foot demonstration 😉 And thanks for the discount code 🎉
@@CatherineSewsyes please Catherine 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 I bought one years ago and have hardly ever used it. My question world be specifically if you have a given length of fabric, how do you work out how much to ruffle it by to end up with the correct length? I usually use commercial patterns and if there is any ruffling to be done, it’s the traditional method to pull up a double stitching line, to a specific size.,how do you adapt the ruffled to ruffle exactly to the required length?
@@rosariacarlostella9105 I’d measure a scrap of fabric and write down the length of it, then ruffle it and measure it again. Then you have to do the math. Take your starting length and divide it by the length after you ruffled it. This is your multiplier. Now measure the length of the ruffled piece that you want to end up with, times your multiplier and that’s what you need to start with. I hope that makes sense!
My rolled hem and blind hem foot is so great on my Janome serger/overlocker, I use it so often. I am now glad I never splurged on one for my sewing machine. They look much more difficult. When you were doing the embroidery stiches... I thought I could hear the needle knocking on the sides of your regular foot. I don't have your machines in Australia but wondered if the embroidery stitch feet would save you from broken needles. Otherwise thankyou @CatherineSews I am now seeing the benefit of the walker foot.
I love using a walking foot for knits. Especially bulkier knits. And the overcast foot can be really nice for edge-stitching. And for ALL zippers I find it worth it to switch to an adjustable zipper/piping foot. Even on a regular zipper, I like the clearance they give for moving the zipper pull out of the way.
What a great video. I have several presser feet for my machine which I have not tried yet. You have inspired me to give them a go. Thanks for all the inspiration. I love your channel, you explain things so well.
So I'm not the only one in the world who cannot get the rolled hem foot working. That's comforting. 😄 Thanks for the interesting video! Am definitely going to try the blind stitch foot, since I have to shorten most of the clothes I buy. I've got all those feet and more and never use them. Some of them could actually make sense though.
Love, love, love this video ❤ !!! I ordered those same dumb feet from Amazon also....watching you was like watching myself trying to use them 😂😂😂 Thanks for making me feel better and realize that it wasn't just me. ❤😊
Thank you so much for this video. I've used my walking foot that came with my Juki machine and I LOVE it! As you demonstrated, it is good for matching stripes and plaids. I make a lot of handbags and it's great for matching up seams on the side of the bag where an unmatched seam is a sign of poor workmanship. I also love the blind hemmer as I do a lot of alterations and it is so much faster than doing it by hand. The rolled hem foot has defeated me for years...but I keep trying and hopefully one day I will master it. There is a great video on UA-cam by Professor Pincushion that has some goot tips. I haven't tried the button foot, but will definitely give it a try. Thank you again.
Three times while watching this video I found myself looking at my right foot under the table trying to step on a sewing machine foot pedal just as you were getting ready to sew. 😎 I do narrow hems your way.
Just finished a new user serger class ( just got Brothers 55th anniversary serger). I made sure the other classmates knew about your great U tube channel!
I had an old Pfaff with a built-in walking foot. I used it all the time. Maybe it wasn't necessary in all cases but since it was built in, I just kept it engaged for everything I was working on. When that machine died, I purchased a Bernina. It did not come w/ a walking foot, so I purchased a walking foot for my new machine. It was special order, I had to wait quite a while for it to arrive. It was pretty expensive. Fortunately, I had a 40% off all notions coupon to apply toward the purchase. I've had the Bernina for 10 years now and I think I have only used the walking foot twice.
This is a great video. I too night the 3 rolled hem presser feet. Just like you, i couldn't get them to work. At least now i know it's ok to toss them in the trash.
I always had a hard time using rolled hem foot...but learned if I do 1 line of straight stitching and then use the rolled hem foot it works much better. Also, the "N" monogram/satin stitch foot (that's clear) has a vertical gap underneath that gives space for the bulk of the decorative or satin stitch to have room to pass under the foot.
I *love* my rolled hem feet! I have a vintage Necchi and use the original rolled hem and narrow hem feet that came with it all the time. I do a quick seam on single layer of fabric about 1/8" from the edge to guide the fold and give it a little heft and it works perfectly! Great video, can't wait to try my walking foot now!
Hahaha, I should have done that testing with my feet long ago 😅 Thank you for making clear what is useful or not with different fabric etc. I tried to get some info about it on the internet, but never made it clear what to do. Thanks 🙏🏻
I made napkins with the rolled hem attachment. It was easy then. Was that just dumb luck? But, my serger has taken over now. So much less nerve racking and just as nice.
I don't have a serger and I use the G-foot with the overcast stitch all the time. I compare the switching foot with the switching machine and its not that bad.
I did like the blind hem foot and the button foot, but I’m like you, I haven’t used many of these speciality feet. They don’t work for me either. I have used the walking foot for quilting, but to me it wasn’t that great and it makes it difficult to see where my stitches are going, so I usually just use my regular sewing foot. I could never get the rolled hem to work for me either. I have a Juki with a lot of fancy stitches, but I don’t use it much except for zigzag. Most of my sewing is straight stitches so My go to machine is my Juki TL-2200QVP Mini. Great work horse straight stitch machine. If it did a zigzag I’d get rid of the HZL machine. It’s very, very finicky and I just bought it this year.
I have been told to use painters tape stuck to the bottom of a regular foot, making sure to bring the thread down to under the tape and fold the edges of the tape over the top of the foot for leather, silky, stretch, lines and plaid. The foot will glide easily and not pull fabric. I haven’t tested but seen it done.
When my 2 daughters were in elementary school, I made a lot of narrow hem. I never had any problem. Lol, hope I'm not linking myself. I think I held the edge of the fabric up & a little to the left. It was so easy. I'll have to try it soon.
I totally agree with your assessment of the "specialty presser foot"! The rolled hem foot is useless. I have a friend who does bridal dresses and she never uses the rolled hem foot. She also said they are a waste of time and money. The walking foot is especially great for velvet or plush fabric.
I wonder if those wide hem feet would work for applying bias tape? I'm primarily a quilter, so I am apt to use a walking foot, especially when straight line quilting. That foot makes the top and bottom layers feed through at the same rate. Without the walking foot, the bottom feeds through faster and can make the layers come out uneven. When garment sewing, I usually pin enough for that not to be an issue. I enjoy your videos so much, I learn something every time I watch one.
Great, I have learned a lot! Thank you so much. I never used the special foot for a rolled hem because I couldn't get it working. Now I know I'm not stupid!😅
I recently used the overcast stitch, using my overcast foot, to finish the seams of a cotton blouse and it worked beautifully. I tried my serger, but it was too bulky, too much thread (though I had my usual 4 thread set up, a 3 thread set up might have been better).
I have all of those hemming foots and watch several how to do , all are useless. I agree with you. all the others do have a purpose, great video, cannot wait to see all the other foots as well, thank you .
I also hate those rolled hem feet...they never work as advertised for me. After seeing a video on using Ban Rol to make a narrow hem, I tried it and it worked perfectly. I do that every time now.
Catherine - can you make the curved pattern stitches closer together? It may look better, also, with the monogram foot, would you use some interfacing underneath?
love specialty presser feet! I really like the overcast foot. I also like the invisible hem foot and the edge stitch foot. I have mixed results with the binding foot but I hardly ever use it.
Setting this made me realise how reckless I was using the rolled hem foot for the first time v on a very expensive dress for my friends wedding! What was I thinking? It went perfectly...but since then.. 🤔 Lol... I was very fortunate!!
@@vivienlee610 so funny! A few people have said that it worked perfectly the first time they tried it and then never again. I wish I knew the secret of beginner’s luck!😂
I learned you have to sew a few stichches with the rolled hem foot, the fabrik just laying straight. Then feed the fabrik into the gadget. Use the now secured thread to help hold the fabrik taught. Not that i ever use it😂
I find the rolled hem foot requires you to guide the fabric by pulling about 5 degrees to the right (just slightly). Pulling to the left causes it to be too bulky or just come out completely. I use mine all the time. It’s a real time saver. I’ve only been able to make the vintage ones work though. I have a set of the bigger Amazon ones and they’re hopeless. I need to try to master the vintage binder foot. It requires 15/16” wide bias tape, so you’ll need to make your own. I think they used it for binding seams mostly.
I bought my machine second-hand and it came with a zillion feet the original owner had purchased. I've never known how to use any of them! There are all kinds of ruffle feet, for which I have no use, I guess, but many other odd looking ones. I feel bad for having them and never using them. Thanks for showing us a few!
The monogramming foot is meant to be wider for when you make the stitch wider as the swing can sometimes hit the foot . I think it depends on each machine, I know I have hit the foot as I I made it as big as I could 😵💫
The “N” foot has a wider path under the presser foot to allow denser embroidery or stitches to be stitched and pass through. Compared to the “J” foot, the bottom of the foot is flat, so stitching straight stitches or normal zig zag works but when sewing embroidery or fancy stitch, the “N” foot definitely helps.
My favorite use of the walking foot is when sewing flannel. The cushion of air between two pieces of flannel is treated equally and fabric does not creep. Flannel naturally is a looser weave which also allows more unwanted movement. Great demo on presser feet. When I first was allowed to sew on the machine as a very young child, my Mother took me to the Singer store for a class in using all the attachments. This was the best class and I have used all of the feet for years. The bias tape attachment, gathering/pleating , lace insertion and etc. this was just when Singer brought out their buttonholer attachment ...wow, what a game changer that was. Singer was really the only machine available at that time, so I know there are many ither brands now. However, my favorite is the 221 Featherweight which was shown at the World's Fair in Chicago 1933, for sale in 1934. My parents went to that World's Fair on their honeymoon in 1933. I do have several Singers and a Bernina serger, also. Great memories. Good luck with all your attachments and various uses of all the different stitches that we rarely use. I've found several stitches on my Bernina that by varying the length / width, they are very effective in quilting designs. Thanks for all your great ideas.
Thanks so much for this demo! I use most of these feet on my machine but have never been able to figure out blind hems. Now I get it, and just in time for some pants that will look better without top stitching. I tried a baby rolled hem foot last weekend and it worked really well. The fabric was lightweight chambray (with some rayon, maybe?) I’m glad you showed it with some different fabrics - i think I just got lucky.
AMAZING DEMONSTRATION! I learned so much on FOOT use! Thank you🥰
The walking foot is also good to use on very long seams such as curtains, pant legs, long dresses etc. Because it evenly feeds both layers of fabric when you get to the end of your seam both layers finish together, no overhanging of the top layer. It's also brilliant for hemming knits, the hem doesn't stretch out like when you use the regular foot. I can use a zigzag with mine and have no problems going backwards either. I have a Bernina so it might depend on the brand of machine you have. Thanks for the tip for the narrow hem. I will use that next time. I've never got that hemming foot to work either.
I wondered if if it could used with the twin needle?
Yes absolutely I use it with the twin needle all the time. Stretch for knits and universal for topstitching wovens.
You are so goo at everything you do, but this was comical. I do have all these feet and I appreciate your demonstration of them. I will say, I do not have a problem with the rolled hem foot. I find you cannot keep the fabric flat for it to work. They work best if you lift the fabric in front of the presser foot as you sew. However, many years ago I took an Heirloom sewing class by Marth Pullen who did rolled hems by widening the stitch width and shortening the length and it was beautiful on the heirloom garments. Thank you so much for sharing your experience.
Narrow rolled hem😮. Thanks! I can never get the special foot to work, either. I've been sewing for 50+ years.
Me too! I always thought it was just me. This makes me feel soooo much better!
I have tried and tried to use a rolled hem foot--with no success. You make me feel so much better. One thing my most trusted sewing mentors say is that there is no single way to do a particular step in sewing. So your suggestions for achieving a rolled him are most welcome. And I have written this before, but it's worth repeating: this is one of my all-time favorite channels. Thank you for all of your contributions of ideas and techniques and inspirations for your followers.
You already wrote my comment!🤣🤣🤣
Go to about 9:22.
ua-cam.com/video/PTUvvlBN6Yg/v-deo.html&pp=gAQBiAQB
I have another, shorter, video stashed somewhere, but the tip about stitching a tail off the edge, then using that thread tail to feed the fabric into the foot was a game changer for me.
I have a sewing machine I bought in the 1970’s. It’s a White brand sewing machine. What I like about about it is it has 2 speeds. I use the high speed with thicker material.
Oh my gosh, I don’t know what these different feet are 😂 I’m here to learn from the best sewing instructor I could’ve asked for
@@kordads3 awww, thank you so much 😊
Typically, another of the features of a blind hem foot is that the needle thread crosses a bar as the stitches are formed, adding a tiny bit extra to each stitch, which allows the hem to lie very flat when finished. No chance of it looking tight or puckered. It’s one of my favorite presser feet. ❤
Thanks, I’ll start using it.
A little over 30 years ago, I worked with Pfaff in the PX in Germany. A soldier came in asking for “boots for my wife’s sewing machine”.
Huh?
He pointed to a presser foot on one of the machines on our display. I tried to convince him that he was looking for presser feet. He wouldn’t budge. Hilarious! 🤣🤣🤣
Great topic from my favorite content creator! The decorative stiches may have a better result if stabilized. I love the blind hem foot, it has a ton of applications, anytime I have something to but up against I use it. Top stitching is perfect with the blind hem foot, sewing the binding on a quilt, edge stitching. Blind hem stitch has been a game changer. The rolled hem works best for me if I work from an anchor, meaning have a sturdy thread at the beginning of the project to get fabric started into the rolled hem foot, which is the hardest part. Then I gently pull towards the left as fabric feeds in, and hand stabilize after the fabric has gone through the machine. I also go slow. Feet have helped me get professional results in my sewing. Thank you for always inspiring me.
The first time I tried a rolled hem foot. It worked perfectly. I have never been able to duplicate it since. 😆There must be some mysterious magical trick that I don't know.
Same! I think everyone gets one good go at them and then nothing ever again lol
Once made a table cloth with the rolled hem foot. Never worked again. At least I still have the table cloth as proof it worked once 😂
That's what happened to me!!!
A walking foot has helped me when sewing long seams from one side growing longer on satin crepe fabric. I also used for hemming pants that were polyester fabric. I swear by it and use it a lot.
Yes. I find the same for double gauze.
Great video. I just used my walking foot to sew slippery satin silk PJ shorts and the difference was remarkable. It was especially noticeable when I was sewing through three layers of the deep hem. I couldn’t work out why the hem kept rolling until it dawned on me to try with the walking foot. It was a breeze and did the trick
You just don't know how much I appreciate this video and any other kind of videos like this that you may do. I've sewn for years but I'm still just a beginner. I've always been afraid to try out my other feet like the blind hem. I do quilt so I use the walking foot often but I was scared to death of that one until my friend who is a seamstress and quilter showed me how to use it. I hope you do some more technical videos about sewing machines in the future. Thank you!
You don’t know how glad I am to see that it’s not just me with the rolled hem foot. I’ve been sewing for almost 50 years and every 10 or so I think, “ I’m going to try that again”. Huge FAIL … every time!
I can’t wait to dig into my machines and see what feet they each have collecting dust! I want to try the blind hem one if I have it!
Very informative video! Thanks again! 😊
I had lots of trouble with the rolled narrow hem foot, for me Bernina #64, but with practice I got it to work finally. I start with the fabric flat, not folded or rolled and take a couple of stitches as an anchor, lift the pressor foot a bit and gently put the fabric thru the foot, then I hold the fabric a few inches up and a little to the left and feed it thru the foot. It works every time! Except it does not go over seams well, so I need to clip off the seam allowance near the seam and up 3/8-1/2 inch. Give it a try! I’m thrilled with it!
Interesting... I use a Bernina too, and I hold the fabric up. Rolled hems are rarely difficult. Did our books tell us this? I don't remember. (My machine is 51 years old.)
I have a BabyLock Rachel. I've used the Blind Hem foot for edge stitching. You move the needle placement to the distance you want your stitching from the edge and let the flange ride along the edge. Even around curves, you can get perfect edge stitching. I make a note of the settings so I have the same setup each time.
Thank you Catherine for such an informative video! Those presser feet were always a mystery to me and I wasn't even sure how to use them. I always wondered should I buy a specific foot for some purpose or did I really need it. Your demonstration and explanations gives me a better idea of what I could need and not. The monogram foot was really cool, and the blind hem, too. So happy to have found your channel! 🎉
I have used my rolled hem foot for my Bernina many times in the past and have never been happy with the results. I finally used the method you showed for the last year and the bridal hems are just perfect. No puckering and so easy when you get to the bias part of the hem. I swear by your method. It also gives such a nice swoosh to the hem as well. Works on everything from soft chiffon to slippery satin.
@@sewjostudio I’m so happy that has worked out so well for you in your work!
Thank you so much for this! You have the knowledge and it's so wonderful of you to share it, which is why you are a teacher! I have to share this and it may be a paradigm shift...I saw a video and so sorry I can't remember who did it...but the lady removed the waistband from a pair of jeans, cut out the entire fly, and sewed the fly into the garment she was upcycling! I thought it was a bit of genius and hope it opens up some possibilities for others.
I own some of these feet for my older Pfaff but can see I need a refresher class! The walking foot is good for keeping layers of stretchy fabrics lined up. For hemming circle skirts, I’ve successfully used the rolled hem foot with that row of stay-stitching. Your students must be learning so much more than I ever did in a home ec class!
The button foot is nice. It holds the button in place.
I think the blind hem stitch foot (using a straight stitch) also helps with sewing in the ditch if you struggle with it.
I keep my N presser foot in my machine almost all the time because I can see what I'm doing so much better through the clear plastic. I never use my "regular" metal presser foot anymore. And I just got a walking foot after I made a mess of a small quilt without one. I'm looking forward to using it on knits and velvets as well. Thanks for the tip about stripe matching. I'd have never thought of that.
It’s not just me!!!!!! I have a bunch of rolled hem feet too. I never could get the fabric loaded and keep it flowing to make a rolled hem.
Also I never delved into the blind hem foot and man I can’t wait to try it.
I never was daring enough to attempt sewing on buttons, but I didn’t realize the hole width was standardized.
This was a jackpot 🎰 of information. Thank you so much!
@@jamieomahen2656 Thanks so much, Jamie! Your excitement makes my day 😍
TY for all this information! It was so informative.
Perhaps you could show us how to clean our machines, oil them, etc. And how do you organize your sewing room?
Yes! I was thinking the same thing! 👏🏼
You must be a great teacher. ❤
Excellent tutorial and lots of tips; thanks so much - the walking foot was a welcomed Christmas present from daughter and is a no brainier for jerseys - the length of the seams always match up beautifully, great for stripes, pattern matching and no wavy hems. Only bought one other foot having been on a class; the invisible zipper foot (no cheapies, proper brand). Gave me the confidence and wow, my first invisible zip looked amazing and hubby was very impressed.
When comparing the N and J feet you should have turned them over. As a former Pfaff dealer the back of the foot is often more important than the top. The channel on the N is probably deeper and wider to accommodate the stitch width and density. Also stabilizer is ideal with those denser stitches. Love your videos. I'm a quilter and rarely dabble in the fashion world but your channel is making me more interested. Thank you.
@@laurakincaid9436 oh, yes, I see what you mean. Good to know!
I had a good giggle. Thanks for confirming my issues aren't just mine!
Watching this has answered a lot questions...... really useful! Thank you for your brilliant videos and keep up the great work.
I loved watching you tackle all those rolled hem feet, Catherine. The machine companies sure made it look "so easy to do" in their demo DVDs. Then, I tried numerous times and failed miserably. I took it personally. I've been sewing over 65 years and still can't master that foot, so I thought it was just me!
THANK YOU! IT WASN'T ME!!!!!😂😂
My Teflon foot makes sewing vinyl and leather easy to sew without skipping stitches.However, my old Husqvarna machine can handle heavy-duty fabrics. Not all machines can.
Sewing on buttons on thick fabric put a cocktail stick between the holes so the thread goes over the stick which makes the stitch looser. Also I don’t use any foot just place the button under the presser without any feet.
That sounds amazing. I will try that out!
With lots of practice, I've done many projects with the rolled hem foot, including scarves, tablecloths and teepee tarps, but it truly does take lots of practice to learn just how to feed the fabric into the foot. I've rounded up the corners of many scarves and tablecloths so I can hem them in one go to prevent stopping and starting as much as possible. Of course I get ugly results sometimes, too.
I inherited an old treadle singer from my Grandmother @ 1900, and it came with all manner of hard wear. Gathering feet,pleating feet and some for adding bias tape on edges. I haven’t mastered any of them.
@jenny I have my mom’s treadle Singer & have it cleaned & usable but haven’t tried any of the gadgets either😉 It is great for sewing heavy denims, though!
I love my walking foot and ruffler foot..can't sew without them
@@brendastevens8325 Oh, I should try a ruffler foot!
@@CatherineSews its awesome..game changer
"Walking foot" was the one additional foot recommended when I bought my Brother 2850D last year. OMGoodness, thank you, Catherine, for showing its usefulness beyond multiple layers. I'll be back for the ruffler foot demonstration 😉
And thanks for the discount code 🎉
@@CatherineSewsyes please Catherine 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I bought one years ago and have hardly ever used it.
My question world be specifically if you have a given length of fabric, how do you work out how much to ruffle it by to end up with the correct length? I usually use commercial patterns and if there is any ruffling to be done, it’s the traditional method to pull up a double stitching line, to a specific size.,how do you adapt the ruffled to ruffle exactly to the required length?
@@rosariacarlostella9105 I’d measure a scrap of fabric and write down the length of it, then ruffle it and measure it again. Then you have to do the math. Take your starting length and divide it by the length after you ruffled it. This is your multiplier. Now measure the length of the ruffled piece that you want to end up with, times your multiplier and that’s what you need to start with. I hope that makes sense!
Thank you so much for this video! I did learn a few easy tricks from it. Take care
This video wa very, very helpful. Thank you for all the examples. You are a wonderful teacher.
very helpful, thank you 👍🙂
My rolled hem and blind hem foot is so great on my Janome serger/overlocker, I use it so often. I am now glad I never splurged on one for my sewing machine. They look much more difficult.
When you were doing the embroidery stiches... I thought I could hear the needle knocking on the sides of your regular foot. I don't have your machines in Australia but wondered if the embroidery stitch feet would save you from broken needles.
Otherwise thankyou @CatherineSews I am now seeing the benefit of the walker foot.
I love your glasses Catherine.
They are good for stretchy and slick material.
Thank you for this informative video!
Oooo great comparison video❤❤
I love using a walking foot for knits. Especially bulkier knits. And the overcast foot can be really nice for edge-stitching. And for ALL zippers I find it worth it to switch to an adjustable zipper/piping foot. Even on a regular zipper, I like the clearance they give for moving the zipper pull out of the way.
What a great video. I have several presser feet for my machine which I have not tried yet. You have inspired me to give them a go. Thanks for all the inspiration. I love your channel, you explain things so well.
I use a Teflon coated foot when sewing delicate, "slippery" fabrics. Less headaches for me. I sew on a Bernina
So I'm not the only one in the world who cannot get the rolled hem foot working. That's comforting. 😄 Thanks for the interesting video! Am definitely going to try the blind stitch foot, since I have to shorten most of the clothes I buy. I've got all those feet and more and never use them. Some of them could actually make sense though.
Basting before machining will ensure patterns match up if you don’t have a waking foot.
Love, love, love this video ❤ !!! I ordered those same dumb feet from Amazon also....watching you was like watching myself trying to use them 😂😂😂 Thanks for making me feel better and realize that it wasn't just me. ❤😊
Thank you so much for this video. I've used my walking foot that came with my Juki machine and I LOVE it! As you demonstrated, it is good for matching stripes and plaids. I make a lot of handbags and it's great for matching up seams on the side of the bag where an unmatched seam is a sign of poor workmanship. I also love the blind hemmer as I do a lot of alterations and it is so much faster than doing it by hand. The rolled hem foot has defeated me for years...but I keep trying and hopefully one day I will master it. There is a great video on UA-cam by Professor Pincushion that has some goot tips. I haven't tried the button foot, but will definitely give it a try. Thank you again.
Three times while watching this video I found myself looking at my right foot under the table trying to step on a sewing machine foot pedal just as you were getting ready to sew. 😎
I do narrow hems your way.
@@marygersetich8709 that is so funny! It’s like in the car when I slam on my imaginary brake while my husband is driving, lol.
Just finished a new user serger class ( just got Brothers 55th anniversary serger). I made sure the other classmates knew about your great U tube channel!
I had an old Pfaff with a built-in walking foot. I used it all the time. Maybe it wasn't necessary in all cases but since it was built in, I just kept it engaged for everything I was working on. When that machine died, I purchased a Bernina. It did not come w/ a walking foot, so I purchased a walking foot for my new machine. It was special order, I had to wait quite a while for it to arrive. It was pretty expensive. Fortunately, I had a 40% off all notions coupon to apply toward the purchase. I've had the Bernina for 10 years now and I think I have only used the walking foot twice.
The walking foot is vital when working on velvets and most velveteens (natural fibers) and can really help with some stretchy fabrics.
This is a great video. I too night the 3 rolled hem presser feet. Just like you, i couldn't get them to work. At least now i know it's ok to toss them in the trash.
This just makes me want all the pressure feet!! Or fix some older machines that has more feet
I have never thought of using my walking foot for matching stripes before but I will definitely give it a try now
Me too with the rolled hem foot😂. Thank you Catherine. I love your teaching style! X
I can’t get into using my rolled hem foot either. Prefer to use my serger. 😊
Thank you Catherine. I have a tendancy to use just the basic feet. I need to branch out. Thank you.
I always had a hard time using rolled hem foot...but learned if I do 1 line of straight stitching and then use the rolled hem foot it works much better.
Also, the "N" monogram/satin stitch foot (that's clear) has a vertical gap underneath that gives space for the bulk of the decorative or satin stitch to have room to pass under the foot.
I loved this video! I’m definitely going to use the blind hem foot! I usually just stitch by hand but that will be so much faster!❤
I *love* my rolled hem feet! I have a vintage Necchi and use the original rolled hem and narrow hem feet that came with it all the time. I do a quick seam on single layer of fabric about 1/8" from the edge to guide the fold and give it a little heft and it works perfectly! Great video, can't wait to try my walking foot now!
Hahaha, I should have done that testing with my feet long ago 😅 Thank you for making clear what is useful or not with different fabric etc. I tried to get some info about it on the internet, but never made it clear what to do. Thanks 🙏🏻
I have had no success with a rolled hem foot. I am so grateful for this video.😅 I always thought it was just me.
I made napkins with the rolled hem attachment. It was easy then. Was that just dumb luck? But, my serger has taken over now. So much less nerve racking and just as nice.
I was talked into a rolled hem foot but never had success. I appreciate your method. I’ll be doing that. Less frustrating and good results.
Beautifully done with calm simple demonstration
I had no idea what all my feet did! Thank you for this!!!
Thanks for letting me know that its not just me!
I don't have a serger and I use the G-foot with the overcast stitch all the time. I compare the switching foot with the switching machine and its not that bad.
I did like the blind hem foot and the button foot, but I’m like you, I haven’t used many of these speciality feet. They don’t work for me either. I have used the walking foot for quilting, but to me it wasn’t that great and it makes it difficult to see where my stitches are going, so I usually just use my regular sewing foot. I could never get the rolled hem to work for me either. I have a Juki with a lot of fancy stitches, but I don’t use it much except for zigzag. Most of my sewing is straight stitches so My go to machine is my Juki TL-2200QVP Mini. Great work horse straight stitch machine. If it did a zigzag I’d get rid of the HZL machine. It’s very, very finicky and I just bought it this year.
On the roll hem foot, you need to roll the fabric around your finger as you sew. It works great. A little tricky to get started.
I use my walking foot a LOT. I discovered it is great for slippery fabrics, thick layers, two different types of fabric, and of course, quilting.
The slippery fabrics work better for me with the walking foot - I can use all the help I can get.
Thank you! This was all worth it just for the R foot. I hope I remember how to do it, it makes so much sense now.
I have been told to use painters tape stuck to the bottom of a regular foot, making sure to bring the thread down to under the tape and fold the edges of the tape over the top of the foot for leather, silky, stretch, lines and plaid. The foot will glide easily and not pull fabric. I haven’t tested but seen it done.
@@leighagrant7861 worth a try!
When my 2 daughters were in elementary school, I made a lot of narrow hem. I never had any problem. Lol, hope I'm not linking myself.
I think I held the edge of the fabric up & a little to the left. It was so easy. I'll have to try it soon.
I totally agree with your assessment of the "specialty presser foot"! The rolled hem foot is useless. I have a friend who does bridal dresses and she never uses the rolled hem foot. She also said they are a waste of time and money. The walking foot is especially great for velvet or plush fabric.
I wonder if those wide hem feet would work for applying bias tape? I'm primarily a quilter, so I am apt to use a walking foot, especially when straight line quilting. That foot makes the top and bottom layers feed through at the same rate. Without the walking foot, the bottom feeds through faster and can make the layers come out uneven. When garment sewing, I usually pin enough for that not to be an issue. I enjoy your videos so much, I learn something every time I watch one.
Thank you sooooo much! Getting a blind hem foot for my machine for sure!!!!
Great, I have learned a lot! Thank you so much. I never used the special foot for a rolled hem because I couldn't get it working. Now I know I'm not stupid!😅
Thanks sooo very much for sharing this information!❤️❤️❤️
Now that was very interesting! I loved the fact that you also don't have the patience with some pressure foot 😂😂😂😂😂😢
I recently used the overcast stitch, using my overcast foot, to finish the seams of a cotton blouse and it worked beautifully. I tried my serger, but it was too bulky, too much thread (though I had my usual 4 thread set up, a 3 thread set up might have been better).
I love the look of the overcast stitch. I use it a lot.
I have all of those hemming foots and watch several how to do , all are useless. I agree with you. all the others do have a purpose, great video, cannot wait to see all the other foots as well, thank you .
I also hate those rolled hem feet...they never work as advertised for me. After seeing a video on using Ban Rol to make a narrow hem, I tried it and it worked perfectly. I do that every time now.
Catherine - can you make the curved pattern stitches closer together? It may look better, also, with the monogram foot, would you use some interfacing underneath?
So funny, especially the rolled hem foot 😂 but your way looks so good. 😊
love specialty presser feet! I really like the overcast foot. I also like the invisible hem foot and the edge stitch foot. I have mixed results with the binding foot but I hardly ever use it.
Setting this made me realise how reckless I was using the rolled hem foot for the first time v on a very expensive dress for my friends wedding! What was I thinking? It went perfectly...but since then.. 🤔 Lol... I was very fortunate!!
@@vivienlee610 so funny! A few people have said that it worked perfectly the first time they tried it and then never again. I wish I knew the secret of beginner’s luck!😂
I learned you have to sew a few stichches with the rolled hem foot, the fabrik just laying straight. Then feed the fabrik into the gadget. Use the now secured thread to help hold the fabrik taught. Not that i ever use it😂
I find the rolled hem foot requires you to guide the fabric by pulling about 5 degrees to the right (just slightly). Pulling to the left causes it to be too bulky or just come out completely. I use mine all the time. It’s a real time saver. I’ve only been able to make the vintage ones work though. I have a set of the bigger Amazon ones and they’re hopeless. I need to try to master the vintage binder foot. It requires 15/16” wide bias tape, so you’ll need to make your own. I think they used it for binding seams mostly.
I bought my machine second-hand and it came with a zillion feet the original owner had purchased. I've never known how to use any of them! There are all kinds of ruffle feet, for which I have no use, I guess, but many other odd looking ones. I feel bad for having them and never using them. Thanks for showing us a few!
Excellent information and demonstrations, especially since I have a Baby-Lock Jubilant that I'm still breaking in - many thanks!
The R foot is also called a Stitch in the Ditch foot which is used in quilting.
The monogramming foot is meant to be wider for when you make the stitch wider as the swing can sometimes hit the foot . I think it depends on each machine, I know I have hit the foot as I I made it as big as I could 😵💫
The “N” foot has a wider path under the presser foot to allow denser embroidery or stitches to be stitched and pass through. Compared to the “J” foot, the bottom of the foot is flat, so stitching straight stitches or normal zig zag works but when sewing embroidery or fancy stitch, the “N” foot definitely helps.