Sewing Lesson: Five Must Have Sewing Machine Feet

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Did you recently get a new Sewing Machine? Did you notice that it came with a bunch of Sewing Machine feet? Are you stumped as to what to do with them all?

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Whether you are new to sewing or have been doing it for years, here are 5 Sewing Machine feet that I reach for over and over again!

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I love to use them anytime I’m sewing several layers of fabric together, especially fabrics that are of different weights. They are especially helpful when constructing handbags!

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If you’re going to sew anything that involves a zipper you’ll want to make sure you have a zipper foot.

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A cording/piping foot has a groove underneath which allows you to feed the piping evenly under the foot while stitching right next to the cord for perfect placement every time.

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If you plan to sew with any type of coated fabric, you NEED a Teflon foot. This foot is specially coated to allow the fabric to pass smoothly under the foot. It will save you HOURS of frustration.

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If your seams are off then the quilt will not fit together correctly (think of it as a giant puzzle). This foot features a guide ensuring you get a perfect ¼″ seam every time.

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Sewing Lesson: Five Must Have Sewing Machine Feet

Did you recently get a new Sewing Machine? Did you notice that it came with a bunch of Sewing Machine feet? Are you stumped as to what to do with them all?

Whether you are new to sewing or have been doing it for years, here are 5 Sewing Machine feet that I reach for over and over again!

I love to use them anytime I’m sewing several layers of fabric together, especially fabrics that are of different weights. They are especially helpful when constructing handbags!

1. Walking Foot

If you’re going to sew anything that involves a zipper you’ll want to make sure you have a zipper foot.

2. Zipper Foot

A cording/piping foot has a groove underneath which allows you to feed the piping evenly under the foot while stitching right next to the cord for perfect placement every time.

3. Cording Foot

If you plan to sew with any type of coated fabric, you NEED a Teflon foot. This foot is specially coated to allow the fabric to pass smoothly under the foot. It will save you HOURS of frustration.

4. Teflon Foot

If your seams are off then the quilt will not fit together correctly (think of it as a giant puzzle). This foot features a guide ensuring you get a perfect ¼″ seam every time.

5. Quarter Inch Quilt Piecing Foot

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