On the subject of machine feet/accessories, I think a ruffler is a good idea for Victorian sewing. You may be able to buy an antique one that you can use on your current machine. One foot I use a lot is the #10. For topstitching it's great. I also like the #21 or #22 (can't remember exactly). It has a hole for yarn or trim to feed through, and makes couching a breeze. And, good old #37 is perfect for 1/4" seams. I have a lot of other feet, but most rarely, if ever, get used. If you have a chance to take a class on using these specialty feet, take it. They can make some things so much easier. Kim
On Tue, Sep 4, 2012 at 9:00 PM, Marjorie Wilser <[email protected]> wrote: > Fran, > > The ruffler foot is great; it can make series of tucks so quickly. I was > astounded by the price Bernina asks for it (considering it was invented > over 100 years ago) but it's an essential tool for costuming. Imagine how > happy your petticoats will be. > > ==Marjorie Wilser > > @..@ @..@ @..@ > Three Toad Press > http://3toad.blogspot.com/ > > > > > On Sep 4, 2012, at 1:49 PM, Lavolta Press wrote: > > >> I asked a local store to order the Bernina 1008--they only had one and >> they just sold it. It will arrive in about a week. I am thinking of >> getting the ruffler foot in addition to the basic set of feet, so I can >> make Victorian trimmings faster. Anyone have anything else to recommend >> where a special foot is really useful, in terms of historic costuming? I >> have never been a foot collector. I am open to the idea, but many of the >> Bernina feet basically seem designed to help you sew in more precise lines. >> Precise sewing is great but I'd rather do it without spending $$$$ on lots >> of special feet. >> > > ______________________________**_________________ > h-costume mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.indra.com/mailman/**listinfo/h-costume<http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume> > _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
