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Machine feet

There are various feet required for different kinds of stitches and applications, so

you need to think about the stitches you want to use and research to see which

types of feet are appropriate for your needs. If you are about to purchase a sewing

machine, see which feet are supplied with the machine, then ask the dealer if they

will throw in some extra feet for free (and ask about any other freebies too!).

Standard presser foot – this is the foot that you will

make the most use of. With this versatile foot you can

sew straight and zigzag stitch, and the majority of the

more decorative stitches too.

Clear presser foot – this is a standard presser foot,

but instead of being metal, it’s made from transparent

plastic, which makes seeing things like notches and

markings on your fabric so much easier.

Piping foot – if you’re going to sew with any amount

of piping, a piping foot is a must.

Zipper foot – makes sewing very close to the edge of an

item much easier, and is also essential for sewing zips.

Non-stick foot – this foot is brilliant for ‘sticky’ fabric

such as laminated cotton, oilcloth, vinyl and leather.

Seam allowance guide – this is not a foot, but is a

handy metal edge that screws to the bed of the machine

and is very useful for professional-looking topstitching.

Set your desired seam allowance on the guide, then butt

the edge of your work to the seam allowance guide and

away you go.

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Machine stitches

I’ve been making bags for over eight years and in

that time I’ve only ever used two machine stitches.

Zigzag stitch – every now

and again I use zigzag to

stitch over the raw edges

of fabric to prevent it

from fraying.

Straight stitch – this is

basically the only stitch

I ever really use.

Getting Started

standard

presser foot

clear

presser foot

piping foot

non-stick foot

zipper foot

seam

allowance

guide