How to use an elastic presser foot

[@GlasUndMetall]

"right under the sewing machine table" My dachshund as well and my kitty settles in on the table right beside the machine. It's always good to have helpers. ;) Your dogs are cute!

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Oh, how wonderful that you have your dachshund and kitty keeping you company while you sew! It really is the best to have such adorable helpers by our side. Thank you for the compliment on my dogs - they're quite the little characters and love being close, especially when I'm working on a project. Pets really do make every activity so much more enjoyable, don't they? Keep cherishing those precious moments with your furry companions!

[@GlasUndMetall]

@@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry pets make everything better, I absolutely agree.

[@tumorfarmer]

I really enjoyed your video, it shows a creative way to use this very old foot design.This foot can definitely be used for narrow elastic, but it was not designed to be an elastic foot. It was originally called an "edgestitching foot", with old treadle sewing machines, it has been copied (patents expired long ago), and turned into a snap on version of this foot, though it also originally came on some of the antique zigzaggers, for expanding the straight stitch sewing machines capabilities. Originally, when sewing antique French sewing style of clothing, sewing together flat lace, to other flat lace, one piece of lace is threaded through the front and back slots on the left side, another flat lace, or other fabric, can be threaded through front and back slots on the other side of the foot, so the 2 flat laces barely overlap each other, you stitch right down where they overlap. The slot you used for elastic, was designed for guiding ribbon, evenly while you sew, but obviously works for narrow elastic, too. Slots can be used to guide pintuck edges, add "beading lace, and a variety of other fun, and beautiful sewing techniques. Singer copied a foot created by another company, refined it, and called it the "Style-o-matic foot", a two part foot that could create around 15 special sewing techniques. Singer eventually refined it into a one piece flatter foot, with slots and cutout guides for adding braiding, ribbon, lace, and more. You can see photos of the variations of this foot on my blog post about Singer Fashion Aids, under tumorfarmer at blogspot dot com if you like. There are over 200 posts, so you can click the magnifying glass at the top of the page, type in style o matic, it should pull up the link for the Singer Fashion Aids Case and Fashion Aids, when you go to the blog post, scan down through the photos, until you see a photo with 2 feet, one is thick, with slots and holes, the other, newer version looks like a low shank version of your foot, thin, with slots and slits, but it doesn't have a screw.

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

I am happy to know that you enjoyed the video. It's fascinating to learn about the history and evolution of sewing machine feet, and how a design intended for one task can be adapted for another. Thank you for pointing out the historical significance of the Style-o-matic foot and its impact on modern sewing!

[@mariamann1685]

Thank you very much! I have such a sewing-foot and until today i didn't know how to use.

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

You're very welcome, and thank you for taking the time to leave a comment! I'm happy to hear that the video helped you figure out how to use this elastic presser foot. Your feedback means a lot!

[@msweaver61]

You explain better than anyone I’ve ever come across! Thank you so much 🌻🌻i love your dogs ❤

[@eponymousIme]

Very clear instructions. I never would have figured that out on my own. Thank you!

[@copasetic87]

I love how your nails match the elastic. Gold❤

[@nosafespaceforhate]

Thank you for the tutorial!

[@la1008mera]

Thank you so much for taking the time to-explain how to use the presser foot! I too have two furry companions with me all the time😊

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

I'm so happy to hear that the presser foot tutorial was useful to you! And it's lovely to hear that your furry friends are by your side as you sew - they really do make the best sewing buddies, don't they? 😊

[@SoniaBDorsey]

Thank you for sharing this video. Very informative!

[@Jennifer-qc2tq]

THANK YOU! I was completely lost with this because theres no tension knob. Now im hopeful 😊

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

You're welcome! I'm so glad to hear that the information provided some clarity for you. Have you had the chance to try it out yet? How did it go?

[@susanarmstrong4446]

Thank you so much for explaning how to use this foot, I have had my great Aunts treadle machine for many years but have not used the many presser feet which came with it, due to lack of knowledge on how to use them.

[@sueyous]

Thank you 💖

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

My pleasure! I'm really glad you found value in the content. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. Stay tuned for more tips!

[@phillygirldiane8315]

very helpful, thanks...beautiful pups!

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Happy to hear you found the video helpful! And thank you for the compliment on the pups - they're a part of the family and always manage to steal the show.

[@deborahemielita5949]

Love the video even though I don’t have that type of presser feet, I would love more videos on some of the other feet in my kit. I have a Juki that came with a bag of feet many I’ve no idea what they’re for. I do recognize the free motion ones and I do FMQ mostly but occasionally still do some other sewing. I grew up when it paid to do your own clothes but now I mostly embellish or repair my favorite clothes. Also saw the zipper video, I got some of those slippery zippers and didn’t know to use the tape so they don’t slip! I’ve always done the seam method that you place the zipper down then stitch around. Amazing thank-you!

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

I've got just the resource for you. On my website, I have a variety of tutorials that cover different sewing machine presser feet and their uses. You can check them out at this link: www.ageberry.com/tag/sewing-machine-presser-feet/ Whether you're looking to embellish, repair, or even get back into making your own clothes, I hope you'll find these guides helpful. And I'm also glad to know the zipper video provided you with a new technique to try out! Thank you for the kind words, and enjoy exploring all the creative possibilities your presser feet have to offer!

[@deborahemielita5949]

@@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry thank-you! I’ll take a look at the presser Foot guides.

[@TheEvie202]

2:27 cute doggies 👍🏼😍😂

[@birdieberghuis8800]

So, after watching, if I wanted to make the fabric more gathered, I would angle the foot more or straighten it out? Slightly confused..sorry. You’ve made it look so easy and thank you.

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

No need to apologize, I'm here to help! For more gathers, you would generally increase the angle of the foot. However, the fabric and elastic type do play significant roles. Lightweight fabrics and elastics tend to produce fewer gathers, while heavier elastics can create more pronounced gathers when you increase the angle. The foot is created not really for gathering fabric, it’s an elastic foot for attaching elastic. I think that while the elastic presser foot is a handy tool, it's not a one-size-fits-all solution. It does make sewing elastic easier in many cases, but the results can vary based on the materials you're using. I recommend experimenting with different angles, fabrics, and elastics to find the perfect combination for your project. So, keep playing with the adjustments, and with a little practice, you'll find the sweet spot for your gathers. Thank you for your comment!

[@birdieberghuis8800]

Thank you so much for your help.@@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry

[@adamakaru2683]

Lovely thank you.

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@huifangyap4802]

May I know what is the tension used? Thank you!

[@inaina5830]

Can a also work with a wider elastic.

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

No, this presser foot is not designed to work with wide elastic.

[@inaina5830]

@@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry where can a get whan that can work with wider elastic

[@49lucky]

Oh thank you I wondered what that silly foot was for???😅😅😅😅

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

You're welcome! I'm glad the video helped clear up the mystery of this "silly foot." It's always fun to discover how those puzzling little tools can be surprisingly useful. If you have any more questions or there's another foot you're curious about, just let me know - I love diving into sewing secrets! 😀

[@barefacedquestions]

Appreciate this tutorial. Does this presser foot work for the method where you divide the elastic into quarters, then divide the waistband into quarters and mark them, then pin the elastic to the waistband, matching the quarter marks?

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

I'm glad you appreciated the tutorial! Regarding your question, the elastic presser foot is typically not used for the quarter-mark method. This foot is designed to feed the elastic through as you sew, which creates gathers automatically without the need for pre-marking and pinning. The quarter-mark method you mentioned is a different technique where you manually control the distribution of the gathers by matching up the pinned sections. So for that particular method, you wouldn't need to use this presser foot. Thanks for reaching out, and I hope this clears things up!

[@barefacedquestions]

@@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry Thank you for your reply. I've tried it with the quarter mark method, and it is indeed not helpful:).

[@jiahazahar6607]

I'm fasting. the word food instead of foot makes me hungry 😂😂🤣🤣. anyway good tutorial

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Haha, I can imagine how my accent could do that, especially when you're fasting! 😄 I'm glad you enjoyed the tutorial despite the appetite-triggering twist. Thanks for watching, and I hope the rest of your fast goes smoothly.

[@paigewesoloski1812]

does someone know if this works to sew on elastic with no gathers? I need one for sewing elastic onto swimwear and it needs to lay flush with the fabric. thanks!

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Yes, it definitely works for sewing elastic onto swimwear without gathers! You don't need to angle the elastic presser foot for this-just keep it straight. The more you angle the foot, the more gathers you'll get, but if you keep it flat, the elastic will lay flush with the fabric. This should give you the smooth, gathered-free finish you're looking for.

[@casacoronado6366]

Hello, great video, I have been following you for years. I do not recall if you are using a Zig Zag stich, please clarify.

[@SewingTutorialsByAgeberry]

Hello and thank you so much for your support over the years! I'm thrilled you enjoyed the video. To clarify, for the elastic presser foot, I used a straight stitch with a length of 3 mm, a zigzag stitch didn't work well for my fabric/elastic combinations. But I used a strong thread so the stitch will stay strong.

[@mm_xx8827]

It's not made for elastics at all, it is called an edging foot. It is made for sewing a trim along a fabric edge. The fabric edge goes in one side, the trim goes in the other and the guide is meant to be straight, not turned. A real elastic foot stretches the elastic in a controlled manner as it sews it down. This foot is only stretching the elastic minimally based on how thick the elastic is, regular elastic is not going to stretch at all with this foot. Somehow, the edging foot through KZbin tutorials and the fact that you don't have to know what you're selling at all to sell on Amazon, has led to confusion with a true elastic foot which gives far better results sewing elastic.

[@saltwaterpurl]

In the application you are recommending, I suppose the funtion of the the screw would then be used to remove the front of the foot for threading the edging, and then reattached when threaded. This seems like it might be handy if the fabric were being sewn face down. The pivot/elastic tension function seems awkward as it only stretches one side of the elastic. ...Although, that could be very useful on an edge with a lot of taper and needing to put some bend/curve/shape into the elastic as you sew. But the remove and replacement of the front of the foot to thread the eding ALSO seems awkward because of the presence of the screw. (Removable screws on sewing feet used for removing/reattaching parts were were largely eliminated with snap-on feet, so it seems silly to ADD this feature while modernizing the foot for conveninece. So that is an argument FOR the pivot/elastic stretching function, where the screw is not removed and parts losable and fiddly). Regardless, there are no rules, so they can make a foot in a peculiar way if they want to, and people can sew with it how they want to with varying effects and outcomes. Sewing is a creative art, after all!