Everyone is recommending the #10 for precise stitching, though the clear
#34 foot also has its fans.
Does anyone here use the pintuck needles and feet for historic clothing?
Fran
Lavolta Press
www.lavoltapress.com
On 9/5/2012 6:49 AM, Kim Baird wrote:
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
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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.
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