Modern sewing machines are equipped with a basic set of 3-4 presser feet, but dozens of specialized attachments can be found on sale. Which sewing feet can really save hours of manual labor and turn a complex tailoring operation into a second of pleasure, and which ones will remain gathering dust in a box? In this expert review, we look at the TOP 10 irreplaceable sewing feet.
Contents of the paw review
- 1. Foot for sewing in a hidden zipper with grooves on the sole
- 2. Walking foot (upper feed) for knitwear and stitches
- 3. Teflon (sliding) foot for natural leather and eco-leather
- 4. Snail foot for narrow Moscow hem (2–4 mm)
- 5. Overlock foot with cutting guide plate
- Tailor's tip: universal adapter holder (Snap-On)
- Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
1. Concealed zipper foot
It is equipped with two longitudinal grooves on the sole, which unwind the teeth of the spiral and allow the needle to lay a stitch strictly at the base of the braid.
2. Walking Foot
It has its own teeth, moving synchronously with the lower conveyor. Prevents layers from shifting when sewing slippery fabrics, knitwear and quilted jackets.
3. Teflon foot
The fluoroplastic (Teflon) sole glides easily over vinyl, suede, natural and artificial leather, without sticking to the glossy surface of the material.
4. Snail foot for hemming
A special spiral curl automatically wraps a section of fabric into two folds to a width of 2, 3 or 4 mm, creating a factory-smooth hem of the dress.
5. Overlock foot
The central metal wire prevents the fabric edge from curling and pulling when sewing pseudo-overlock stitches or wide zigzags.
Advice from the Master
Choose from die-cast metal claws with a standard snap-on system (6mm Snap-On) suitable for Janome, Brother, Singer and Pfaff machines. And our ready-made patterns will help you sew beautiful things.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Are feet from a household machine suitable for an industrial machine?
No, household machines have a short leg with a snap-in system, while industrial straight stitches have a leg that is attached with a long screw to a high rod.
Why do you need an open foot for embroidery and appliqué?
It has a completely transparent or cut-out front part, which gives a 100% overview of the trajectory of the needle along a complex contour.
Expertly designed patterns are the key to a perfect fit of any product. To be the first to learn about the intricacies of design, modeling and trends in the sewing world, subscribe to our video channel Pattern - Ready-made patterns.
