A Hidden Surprise in your Sewing Machine Feet

[@kathleengplace4642]

Thank you Laura. I need to watch more of your videos for hidden features and common sense.

[@VJG123]

Who knew?! Thanks for sharing this Laura!

[@missmaryhdream6560]

I am a very old very new begginer x always loved colour, textiles, and feel of fabrics. Never really ventured into garments. Watching u tube at this age and stage is an absolute joy. Thanks for the delightful videos. I find that you are brilliant.

[@pattysherwood7091]

Good luck miss Mary! I love your comment. I saved fabric and clothes for years thinking I will use it one day. It’s time for little old me to sew! I am making quilts finally. And I love how I can learn things from Donna Jordan, and a growing number of sewing experts. I like sewing blouses, aprons and hats and prairie sun bonnets too. Have fun Mary.

[@pattysherwood7091]

@@missmaryhdream6560 you are a dear. I am a fellow watcher and I related to your comment so much I had to say something. I also love Laura😆.

[@missmaryhdream6560]

@@pattysherwood7091 lol x

[@elizefourie4074]

Oh my!!! So I checked my feet and guess what! I have a foot with a hole in it like that. I stumble upon your video "by change" but I am SO glad I did. Thank you!!!

[@evaseibert3994]

Love learning new tricks for sewing. I've been sewing for over 45 years. I never knew this about this foot. Can't wait to try it. Thank you!!

[@patfox6264]

Great video . Easy to follow instructions.❤

[@meerabakshi2676]

Thanks for disclosing this secret! I will check this feature on my machine foot. Thanks. Sewing is my hobby. I am not a professional but love to learn new things about sewing better.

[@dawsie]

😹😹I bought this foot not that long ago for machine embroidery work and after seeing that little hole I had to just check mine out and yep it’s got the same little hole sweet now I can do better gathering sections on me sewing thanks for sharing 🤗🤗🤗

[@chick-a-bee-farm]

I have boxes and boxes of sewing feet. Collected from garage sales, thrift stores, and wherever I see a lonely box of them. I SO wish I knew what they were designed to do. Some are not even clear what machine they are made for. I just think of the sewers who bought them originally and all the things that have been made with them over the years. Thank you for shedding light on this little trick. 😊

[@kimbeckner9240]

Take a close look at those little notches on the side of the foot you set aside. They are exactly a quarter inch. When you are attaching a binding on your quilt, and you wish to stitch up to one quarter inch from the end before you flip up your binding and turn the corner, you go to the quarter inch mark ahead of the needle. Then, when you begin the new side, having laid down your binding corner, you need to start stitching a quarter inch in from the corner, use the quarter inch mark behind the needle. VOILA! All your measurements are right there on top! I love my Bernina not for the things they tell you about. It’s the things you find out for yourself! ❤️❤️❤️. I paid extra for a reason.

[@sandravanlankvelt6537]

Wow love watching your video's and I will look for that foot with the little hole and try it out. Thank you and God's blessings.

[@Quilts4fun]

Thank you for another great video. Never noticed the little hole.

[@lindaarnold3091]

I love the way you very clearly and concisely communicate, it is very helpful to have excellent instruction. Thank you!

[@geraldinewebster4354]

I love your videos they are always so educational, clear to the point you are making, your voice is easy for me to understand even with my hearing impairment. Keep making them, please.

[@caroll6261]

Lady, You are SEW BRILLIANT😃 Thank you!

[@rere1216]

Thank you! I just happened to come acrossed your video and wow! That you what a surprise. I've had my machine about 10 years ago same as yours and had no idea or even noticed the little hole was there! HAPPY DAY!🤗

[@donnadelahanty9903]

Love that foot!! My Bernina makes me look good. 😁👌🏽❤️

[@catcar8212]

Hi Laura, that foot is very cool. I don't think I have a foot like that but I'll check. It does seem like fun!! Also, I'm looking for a new quilt design and I just noticed the quilt hanging behind you. I love it! I'll hunt through my fabrics and you are my inspiration. Hope you are happy, healthy and staying safe.

[@greysandradecollazos3776]

Gracias por compartir sus proyectos desde Colombiaa bendiciones para todos los días

[@rebeccalane7736]

All I can say is WOW, who knew. Thank you, Thank you!!!

[@diezrosales]

Very clever. Thank you for sharing this beauty.

[@beckypetersen2680]

Am an experienced sewist, but appreciate the editions on the uses of those special feet!

[@debralucca7527]

Hi Laura...you are always so helpful and easy to listen to & follow. Thank you 😊❤

[@izabeau1953]

Oooh I like that hidden hole in the foot, going to look if I have a foot like that. Tks for the demo it helps to see what that can do ....love it.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@joannparker8615]

Thank you so much Laura,I will check my feet tomorrow as soon as I get out of class! This is exciting and I sure hope I have this on my Babylock.

[@tykematlack7588]

Me too. I hope that my Babylock has this.

[@soniaskolnick3868]

I just clicked on this because the quilt hanging behind you is so beautiful!

[@JoanOH]

Gasp! I’ve been sewing for 40+ years and never knew this! I cant wait to try it out!

[@Lady-Seawulf]

I've had that foot for a few years but never knew ( or even looked at )about the hole! What a game changer!! Thanks!!!!!!!

[@travissmith7471]

Thanks for sharing this demonstration... Very helpful and inspiring...

[@christinemedlock1807]

Fantastic, thank you. I’m looking at all my feet now.....just stumbled on your video too. 😀

[@MsJamble]

Thanks! Checking my feet ASAP! That quilt behind you is stunning and in all my fave colors!

[@MarissaBjobs]

This is very interesting, I have several sewing feet included when I bought Juki Sewing Machine. I want to learn and see more of the demo using these several sewing feet. I know this is very useful when making sewing projects. I love sewing and want to explore more on how to use it and the purpose of each one of these attachments. I hope you show us more of your talent about this topic. Thank you.

[@lavernecady8832]

You blew me away. I have this foot and all others that associated with my Husqvarna Viking machine. Thanks. Can't wait to try it.

[@theresadeupree464]

Laverne Cady which Viking machines do you have? I’ve a Topaz 50 and am not sure which foot would correspond to the 39c. If so, what’s the foot identifier so I can order from Viking. Thanks for your time.

[@moyaliew2913]

Wow! Cool! Thanks for sharing it.😍

[@mjremy2605]

What a lovely video you made! Never knew this existed, wow! Your voice was so soothing, visuals and audio clear as a bell, and content so useful. Subscribed! Thanks a lot!!

[@pegasusquilts]

This is a swell foot, and you can get similar ones for other brands or generic. But if you're on a budget take a look at the feet you have for the features you want. Many feet have a hole for a cord. Various feet have a wide groove in the bottom to accommodate thick stitching. Many have placement lines and/or are transparent. You may not need another one.

[@SusanSmith-hl3iv]

You always have such great tips and definitely inspire me to try new things or put a new twist on something I’ve done for years. Going through my box of presser feet now! Here’s a little tip for your viewers: Some sewing machines don’t come with a good storage unit for the feet. I buy giant plastic pill organizers, the kind with a section for each day of the week and with a locking mechanism that keeps each of the lids closed if I accidentally drop the container. I look for ones big enough to accommodate all my feet. I find these large pill organizers at pharmacies and also places like JoAnn’s (for small beads, etc.). I also have one from a craft store that has different options for the dividers inside. These work well for even large feet like my machine embroidery foot and buttonhole foot. I want each of my feet nestled in their own little space and not be all jammed up together. In the clear plastic lid of each space, I place a label that faces out indicating the name of the foot.

[@nancy9478]

I have one I dont use, thanks for the tip!

[@judyepstein5345]

@@nancy9478 the container store has all kinds of boxes. I have several “infinite” boxes where you can change the size of the compartments to fit your longer feet. Also, I have a foot with 9 holes in it so you could use 9 cords. I think it’s called a cording foot.

[@lauramartin7300]

@@judyepstein5345 yes. They have different cording feet with different amount of holes. Can use embroidery floss. Thin cordings ,depend on machine they have for ribbon too.. soo mant and so much fun, and use with your decorative stitches is alot of fun too.. Be sure to check, what stitches you can use with foot.. needs to have large opening, not just for straight stitch has just a circular hole...cause you can ruin your machine and break needle if doing any other stitch than a straight stitch with that foot. Dont ask how I know...lol happy stitching. ,

[@lauramartin7300]

When I taught class to beginners that just got machines,one of the things I told them,cause they all would say, I do t wa t to break anything or afraid to take it out of the box. Take a piece of white,or light color fabric , start with first stitch, sew about 2 inches,write on material the number of stitch adjust your stitch length and width and sew 2 more inches. Continue to do this for the whole dialed length and width is done. You'll be able to see how each stitch stitches out and you have something to refer too., then when you want to do any appliques, or anything with a decorative stitches, you can refer to it and see just how it looks and have more time and fun sewing. No time wasted.. enjoy stitching!!!.*,

[@Sharon-pb7so]

@@lauramartin7300 Great tip, thank you!

[@kiwijenny61]

So clever....You are fabulous x

[@brendacoone9814]

Amazing..... I saw the hole and wondered about it. I would never have figured this out. Thanks

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Laura, I really really enjoyed this. That’s really really helpful and useful too. I would have never known about this. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags

[@janekaman7664]

Charming! thank you for this excellent video!

[@MyKim1967]

Love This Laura! You are AMAZING! I haven't tuned in for awhile, but so nice to pop on and see you You look FANTASTIC as always. Beautiful Hair!!! Hope you've been doing well. Kim from Central Indiana!

[@carikshawn4201]

I haven't done any sewing for a couple of years, but I used to make my own clothes, wedding gowns, lots of things. I have the plastic foot with the red marks but I never noticed that hole...I'm about to start sewing again so I'll be sure to check that out THANK YOU

[@charlenecastaldo3602]

Hi Laura! So fun! Now I have to check to see what I have and play. Thank you! 🤗😊

[@updownstate]

I have a 1929 Singer with a foot that gathers ruffles and sews on two bindings at the same time. I kid you not. It looks like it belongs in the space shuttle.

[@singmysong1167]

Cool feature! I don't have a Bernini , just an old Janome, but it's good to know anyway. After reading all the comments of ladies so surprised to discover that trick on their feet, this reminds me of a few years back when a German guy pointed out the 2 holes that have always been on the end of a box of Syran Wrap and what cool feature the holes are used for. So many of us who have bought that wrap for many years couldn't believe that we had overlooked them time and time again. Would have saved us so much frustration using the wrap!

[@theresadeupree464]

So what are the holes used for?? You tempt us with info but don’t include it!!

[@singmysong1167]

@@theresadeupree464 ...the holes punched in are to hold the roller in place as one pulls out the wrap, friend. Without this feature, I don't know about your experience but when I'd pull out the wrap, the roller would jump out too, lol.

[@lunasmum6869]

Off to have a look at my presser feet! I think my embroidery foot is open toe but you never know! Dental floss is good for gathering and can be used time and time again!

[@TheJudeJane]

If you have a Janome 4-thread serger, you can make tons of gorgeous ruffles in seconds with the standard serger presser foot! Here are the settings: Left & right needles: 9 Upper & lower loopers: 3 Stitch length: 4 Differential feed: 2.5 Test with a scrap of the same fabric you will be using with your project. For less gathers, turn tension disk dials for needles to a lower number (6, 7, or 8). Remember when finished to turn needles tension disk dials to 3 for standard serging!😊🧵💖

[@lauriepayseur5897]

3 for 3! All new info…. You’re blowing my mind today! 😂

[@pauletteharbin8415]

Awesome feature. Who knew? Thank you for sharing.

[@joanmcfadyen6422]

Great tips! Can’t wait to see if my feet have this little hole. Thank you!!!

[@michelebristoll8682]

Thank you I knew of the “trick “ for gathering but didn’t know about the hole! Makes it so much easier.

[@arnaldovinagre4350]

WOW!!!!! Thank you sooooooooooooooooooooo much!!!!! Happy days!!!! xxx

[@leisarussell6312]

Just a beginner here...😳 THANK YOU!!! 💞 I'm going to look at my "feet." 🤣

[@junderwood830]

OH MY! Thank you, Laura!

[@judyparker7383]

Love your clear instructions Laura. Will you please introduce us to more feet applications?

[@arriettysbags]

I just purchased this machine second hand, so anything like this is very helpful. Thank you.

[@GrammaPatriot]

Wow that is so cool! Thanks for sharing with us, I've never looked at my "feet" so closely before LOL

[@annpearce1934]

Thank you for such wonderful information. I didn't know that. Wonderful.

[@carolpearce7755]

WOWZA! Goodness so glad I watched this. Amazing!!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@beachboyde]

Hi Laura, I love this... I just looked at my Viking Sapphire 965Q, Topaz50, and my Juki DX7 neither of the open-toe feet have this... (sigh). I do have speciality feet from Viking that does that, however, not on supplied or purchased open-toe feet for those 3 machines... you just never cease to amaze me... Jon

[@theresadeupree464]

Jon, are you saying there’s a foot for the Topaz 50 that does this? It sounds like you said it’s a special order item. If so, which foot should I order from Viking? Thanks for your time and help.

[@beachboyde]

@@theresadeupree464 Hi Theresa, it's a cording foot, and they also have a piping foot....

[@theresadeupree464]

Jon, thanks so much.

[@elaine-cb]

Absolute Gold ! This will help me enormously, thank you!

[@yvonne4078]

So glad I ran into this..I have always wanted to use a decorative cord, and now i know how to!

[@queenwere1]

I just had to check my machine and vuala it is there. And my sewing experience has grown a notch high

[@lindacoppola898]

That is amazing! I love your videos!

[@MimisHugsAndStitches]

I always learn sometime new from you! Thanks for sharing and teaching!!!

[@StellasScrappyCrafts]

Damn!! going to check out my machine feet now . Thank you from Brisbane Australia

[@Grace_x68]

I learn more from you than the dealer. Also have Bernina (B480). Love it to bits. Will never again buy another brand

[@pamclawson3696]

Another great video! Thanks.

[@lorianderson2746]

Hi...Very exciting but could you do a sample with plain material also please? my eyesight is not like it used to be. Love your videos.

[@HunterDeuling]

The #39 foot is fantastic also allows to make edge lace borders using pearl cotton as the base and corded satin stitches.

[@trevahillyard2307]

Love the threading tip

[@pinkysfarm461]

Omg I cant wait to go find that foot and use it!! Thank you thank you!!!!

[@bienes_raices_pro_ec]

How cool! Thanks for sharing all this info and possibilities. I have to check all my feet😅

[@ruthringer736]

Thank you Miss Laura!

[@jeanwestackroyd2966]

Interesting to know, Laura. Thankyou for sharing.

[@SashasRevenge]

Awesome, I love collecting unusual sewing feet and always end up using them. THANK YOU!

[@loisfoster6073]

Such good tips! Thanks for sharing.

[@dijones9217]

Ohhhhh wowww. Thanks for that information Laura 😘💐

[@rachelburgener819]

Laura- Awesome info 👏👏👏❤️😀

[@rogerthat7001]

Wow, Santa bought me a new sewing machine for Christmas, have to run and see if I have the hole... :-)))) Enjoyed your video, very impressive. Thank you.

[@anne-mariec.3609]

You explain so well !

[@marinadi532]

Thank you. I gotta go look for mine😄

[@RamonaRayTodosSantosBCS]

Oooh oooh oooh! I have embroidery machine but never learned how to use it! I'm subscribed!

[@paulasmith6169]

Sew Very Easy you explain so well. I just got a Janine JW8100 and I am having problems with my stitches top and bottom. I have adjusted the tension and the stitches are still loose. I even tried the zigzag stitch but I am only getting zigzag stitches on the bottom. PLEASE HELP if you can. 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

[@nancymccomas871]

Another great tip...thank you! I found a little hole in one of my Janome feet...I hope it works for this!

[@lauramolen9453]

Which Janome foot has the hole? Just looked for one in my feet and couldn’t find it.

[@nancymccomas871]

I found it on my quilting foot! It has no letter on it. Good luck!

[@sharla2484]

Oh my gosh, who knew?? Awesome❤️❤️❤️

[@ainunrafi8084]

Great idea.... Thanks😍😍😍😍

[@1crazymidget]

MIND BLOWN!! I kept saying "HOLY COW!!" now I want to go sew!!

[@prabhavathyparameshwar5436]

Thank you for the great information

[@nancyland9349]

Terrific information. Thanks so much.

[@kimberleyrussell9877]

Thankyou Lora I’m ordering mine now

[@nancypowell9952]

Laura, this is a great tip and one for me and my Bernina to explore! Thank you so much for this tip and all of your others!

[@katharinesmith3993]

Very interesting, can’t wait to try it our

[@sharonlatour6230]

That is totally cool!! Thank you Laura!!

[@joannecava2418]

I had no idea! Thanks Laura!

[@FairieChele]

Thank you, Laura!! I've been wondering for years why that little hole is there. I feel so silly now. lol Great tip!

[@rajaaameen6089]

Thank you so much I love it

[@loveittoday]

Well, who knew! Thanks Laura! I’ll have to try this out. I have that exact foot for my Bernina. 🥰

[@jesshothersall]

In that case I probably do too :)

[@wendylambert6941]

Thank you! Great information

[@jesshothersall]

Remember seeing a hole in one of my machine feet, will give it a go now, thank you :)