Ruffler Foot - Singer 401A

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[@christophernejman]

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[@sewingintrifocals-alisonde7778]

I bought a 401 a on eBay last year & got it cleaned, oiled, & adjusted. I agree, wonderful machine. I altered some jeans & didn’t need a hump jumper.

[@kathyvalentine1543]

I purchased a janome machine after not sewing for 25 years. I had sold my old singer at a garage sale. I thought I would love my nice $449. machine. Boy was I disappointed! It sure didn’t sew like my old singer. I tht it was defective it struggled with 2 layers of flannel.My sister gave me my moms old 404 ,after a good cleaning ,some oiling and greasing it sews like a dream. I found myself using the 404 more and more. Picked up a nice 401a and am in the process of getting it tuned, and cleaned. It came with all the original feet in the original singer box including the ruffle foot. Thanks for these videos, they really help with learning the 401a.

[@animecat4]

This reminds me of my late Nana's sewing machine that I inherited, I haven't put it to much use yet because I'm still a touch intimidated by it seeing how I'm only a self taught novice seamstress, but man I tested it out and it still purred like a kitten and hasn't been run in over 20+ years!!! I was utterly amazed by this!

[@nooralkhafaji6038]

I’ve had my 401a for years, was too scared to get into the fancy foots, you made it SO easy and now i’m gonna start adding ruffles to all my garmets! Thank you❤️🥹🌏

[@Noreenlee1]

I just bought a 401A in a beautiful cabinet for $85. It sews beautifully and has all the accessories including 10 cams and the original book in perfect condition. I'm thrilled to find that you explain the fancy feet in such detail! I do have lots of little girls to sew for, so the ruffler is going to come in quite handy!

[@SaunWhee]

I have used the ruffle foot several times on different item and have been pleased with the results...Its like you said do a test stripe first... take a strip of fabric , I usually cut about 20 inches, then measure after ruffling and then multiply by the amount needed plus a couple of extra inches for insurance...VOILA perfection!!!

[@debracadiente3060]

Chris you are my hero, I’ve been sewing for the last 56 years, on a Singer 301 most of that time. Until today I never knew how to use that bulky ruffles. I’m said there’s no formula for the ruffle length, but I’m confident I can figure it out. Thanks so much. DC

[@jesshothersall]

I was told to measure an exact 10 inch square, then measure it again after ruffling, then you can multiply by the length you need. Multiplying by 10 should make it an easy sum :)

[@sewingintrifocals-alisonde7778]

@@jesshothersall , I need to write your advice down. While I was watching Christopher’s wonderful video on the ruffler foot for the 401A, I thought, “Nobody told me there would be a math test!” Ha-ha!

[@jamesweaver1133]

Just bought a ruffler foot and am learning how to use it. Thankyou for sharing this video, you saved me a few hours of experimentation. I am definitely looking forward to saving a lot of time with this.

[@wendyfay16]

THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH! I also learn by watching ... so I'm also a visual learner rather than verbal learner. I only wish that that this technology was around when I was young ... The computer world is your oyster these days ... & what a huge pearl is to be found with Google & KZbin. It's thanks to people like you who are prepared to offer your talents via KZbin to people like me. I have a separate computer with a larger screen set up on my sewing desk so that I can learn to use my new Overlocker (serger) and to learn all the things about sewing machining & these wonderful feet. You show & explain everything so well ... so, thanks again for your terrific tutorial. Cheers, Wendy.

[@peggyflowers6755]

I am addicted to vintage sewing machines! I have a 1908 treadle, and a 1912 hand-crank. I also have 12 vintage Singers, and one vintage Kenmore (made by White). I have two modern machines, but I don't use them very often; I always go for one of the vintage ones. Five of my vintage machines are slant shank: Singer 301, 401a, 403a, 404, & 500a.

[@TheSliverleaf]

Peggy Flowers I'm so jealous and someday I hope to be just like you :)

[@patrickcahalan8859]

Thank You So Much!!!!! I just purchased my first Heavy Duty Singer Machine and want to make my Granddaughter a Christmas TuTu, because of your video I can now move forward! Happy Holidays!!

[@BonnieZink]

Nicely done! I have 17 vintage machines including a 401a. I haven't owned a modern machine in many years.

[@dianagreen3653]

Oh my word!Thank you ! I have had this beast(presser foot) for over twenty years , but didn't know how to use it.Great tutorial.

[@trilikecrazygal]

Thank you! The instruction manual for my 401 left me scratching my head with the ruffle foot. :)

[@sherriscreativemind]

Ha! I have a 403A that I call "Tank". I love that thing, it is so AWESOME! I'm excited now to use the Ruffler foot thanks to you Christopher! Thanks bunches... :)

[@alisoneyers2450]

I cannot thank you enough. I came across your videos a couple of weeks ago and they have been so useful. I have struggled to find a machine which is ‘man’ enough to stitch through multiple quilted layers - I like to make my own fabric then quilt it to make bags with. Your tip on older machines was genius - I now have three thanks to EBay UK! Well I am renovating my new home in Spain to turn it into a craft centre. Anytime you fancy a holiday in Spain you are very welcome. I am a great cook too. Love all your videos and wish I was closer so that I could attend a masterclass with you. Keep up the good work. Kind Regards, Alison. Xx

[@terryjanisch905]

Thank you Christopher. You made it so clear and understandable. Love that your a vintage junkie too

[@MattsySwag]

Thank you so much for this! I was sick of trying to ruffle by hand, and starting with the ruffled foot was a nightmare. It still is, but we're getting there!

[@scorpioninblue]

I've always said that vintage all metal machines have what I call a '"backbone" that sense of solid workmanship and weight that the plastic shelled machines just don't have! I wouldn't trade any of my vintage machines for anything they're making now! I too own a 401a along with the legendary 201.....two of the finest machines made in Singer's long history. They say it would cost a fortune to make these machines today!

[@AmericanBeautyCorset]

Just found your channel... Love the video.. People have asked me WHY....Do you sew on such AN OLD MACHINE???? Oh you can buy a new one..Blah, Blah, Blah..😅 I have a very old Singer...1930s..? It's all metal weights a ton, portable, wooden case, but sews like a new one. It has traveled with me everywhere..I've had it for 20 years give or take.. 1. My father found, and gave it to me 2. I have sewn everything on my little machine, From Silk Bridal gowns, to Broadway Costumes, to Victorian Corsets... Keep up the good work.. 😊

[@hibird357]

I've an old ricor. Love it. It is my go to machine for everything but embroidery. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I learn so much.

[@brittanymcdonaldbarr1106]

I’m just as excited as you are in the video.

[@forestpkguy]

Thanks so much! I just got a Ruffler and could not figure it out. Great teacher!

[@annaibarra3447]

Ok, this was a great tutorial! I bought this same ruffler foot, & the directions said to scan the code to download instructions, but the foot was not the same so the tutorial was not useful for me. Saw this and saw it was just up my alley. I'm the ole school sewing gathering with wide double stitching. Decide to up the ante, and just dive in to this ruffler. Go figure, so much easier then I thought. I have just a basic Singer classic, it is my back up sewing machine, as I have an older Phaff, that cost an arm and a leg for maintenance. Thank you again for the great tutorial. I'm please as punch on sewing making a come back, more men are jumping in. 👌🏼 My Dad was a tailor, he had a similar machine like yours.

[@teresabaumbach376]

Amen.....every sewer should have a vintage Singer 401 or 500 models. Work horses and there's nothing like the sound of that motor.

[@TheJudeJane]

Thank you for posting the ruffler foot on your channel. I have two of them-one by the vintage company Greist for slant shank and one I bought especially for my vintage low shank “tank” sewing machine (Home/Janome). They are not interchangeable. Love the ruffler! And a tip I would like to share is that if you have a serger, it makes gorgeous, super-fast ruffles. The settings I use are as follows: Differential feed 2.5 Stitch length 4 Upper looper 3 Lower looper 3 Right needle. 7 Left needle 7 Of course, just get out your manual and tinker with the settings suggested. That’s what I did. And do not forget to write down the results and pin to your samples for future reference, then turn your tension disks back to regular settings when finished experimenting.😊🧵

[@jojosewist8921]

Jude Jane: Thank you for a starting place on my Singer Serger. I am an oldie sewer but a newbie on the serger. It has sat n the box for several years, because I was too afraid to tackle it. Just learning how to thread it, and finish edges so far with help from You Tube. How to gather isn't in my manual, just says to experiment with settings.

[@dianneedwards4978]

Hey Christopher, I got a few of these, vintage and the one like yours. Thanks for sharing. You are tooooo awesome!

[@ernestinewatson4730]

Ty I’ve had this ruffled for a while and now I know how to use it, Ty Ty Ty

[@bobsmith3790]

I see that roll over performance all the time on my ‘modern’ Juki DX7.

[@harryburkett7754]

Having worked at a college, I find that some folks struggle with knowing the proper key words to type in a search engine. That being said, I remember growing up both parents frequently asking if the encyclopedia had been checked when asking for information. Love Google!

[@JuliaRtv50]

Hi Mr. Christopher! Can you make tutu's with a rufler foot? I just opennedmy Singer fuutura quintet 5 in 1 embroidery after 6yrs in its box original never used before. I have been watching your videos and I am so intrigued with the way you teach. I have my mom's commercial singer that she used to help feed us when we were kids in the 70's sewing spaghetti straps for a warehouse in the Bronx at 5cents each. Will you be making any more Future Quintet videos ? I would love to learn I can't afford to buy any newer machines right now. Thanks for sharing your videos keep them coming Please. Blessings to you and your family!

[@kogabear1]

Great video. Serious sewers, at least the ones I know only use vintage machines.

[@margecampbell4667]

Excellent video on the ruffler attachment, Thanks!

[@MileyonDisney]

I've had two 401A's. For some reason, they sell for more than the standard old machines.

[@ernestinewatson4730]

Ty very nice , I’m gonnna do this , I just bought one of these ruffle foots for my singer

[@lindasivilich528]

Great instructions. Thank you.

[@arturobueno]

Thank you for this video. It's very helpful, however, I bought a ruffler foot but the needle does not align with the hole. I have a vintage Nelco sewing machine. Can you please tell me what is wrong? Thank you, Estela

[@wingwong888]

Thank you so much!

[@StarlingofAzerath]

After hand gathering and failing to stay consistent. Im going to try this ruffler foot again. Gave up first time around as i couldnt get the stitches to stay

[@supravasethi5629]

Thank you Sir

[@strongesthope]

Thank you so much! Wonderful help💫🤗❤. I have a Singer 500A model. I was was a little bit frustrated until I saw this video. Best I seen. Thank you again.

[@diptibhatta7685]

Thank you very very much as I purchased a ruffler from Amazon and was having hard time to fit but thank you so very much for teaching so nicely lv u thanks again

[@Frandalicious66]

OMG, I LOVED you in the first 5 min. I have 3 vintage machines. Like BUTTA 💕👍

[@bonniewilliamson1076]

Oh my gosh! Thank you so much! The only answer was the one you couldn't give. I wanted a magic formula for what to set it on to get the ruffle the right length! And sewing the ruffle on while it ruffles--genius! I sat last night and had to pick out basting threads. Grrrrr. I am a girly girl (at 67) and love my ruffles!

[@lesleyrodgers3872]

Hi Christopher what an interesting video i purchased an old vintage singer and have many odd shaped feet the ruffler was one thank you so much for sharing i have liked and subscribed i hope you have done more videos that i can find and watch you you are a good tutor my machine is manual

[@lisabeanie]

Thank for explaining the depth or bite. Thanks

[@debbiegroves2649]

Thanks for the tutorial. Please tell me if this is a slant shank sewing machine. Thanks

[@apassionforlace]

I understand that i can look things up on google, and i do. But i first need to know what its CALLED! I've had that foor for over 20y, never knowing or daring to try it. English isn't my first language, and i don't know all the sewing terms. This video was very helpful. Thank you. Mine looks a bit different, but the basics are the same. Grateful for the 2 fabric application

[@christophernejman]

My mother used to say "where there is a will there is a way". Visit your local sewing machine dealer, read your instruction manual and look for optional accessories in the manual and on the sewing machine brand websites, etc. Thanks for watching.

[@alphaend5045]

Thank you for this video. Does it come in snap on for new machines ?

[@bebesamatalie1475]

Hello Chris I bought a ruffler foot from Amazon for my brother sewing machine and it is not working,I change the needle and open the the inside but when I put the ruffler foot the needle is biting the metal button and it is not going down on the fabric kindly advise. Thank you bs

[@christophernejman]

I would contact Amazon the place you bought it from and ask why it does not work.

[@andreea_brss.]

thank you sow much

[@veereyes4805]

omg i love this video just the video i needed to learn to ruffle a skirt with a ruffler thank you new suscriber

[@vidaholmes7366]

You're on point. Thanks

[@928aisha]

Thank you sew much! 😊

[@VianaOliveiraArtsandCrafts]

Wow!! Thanks You rock!!!!!

[@Cass_772]

so its the same foot as industrial machines?

[@nnennachijioke9926]

Thanks for this I wish You would reply. I got this ruffler foot for my industrial machine but it ruffles without stitching and I can't figure out what I am doing wrong, please help

[@lorenachristianson1908]

I have watched many of your videos. I am just curious if you said "faff" presser foot? Also, what thread do you like most to use on the 401a?

[@Jeanniebugg]

Pfaff

[@lorenachristianson1908]

@@Jeanniebugg thank you

[@linduchyable]

can i use this part at any machine type or it is for specfic machine type?

[@renejames8207]

Crochet LouLou i

[@marywhite4857]

You can buy ruffler feet for most machines. However, if you can find a generic one that fits your machine you will save a fortune. I have bought one that fits my low shank Janome and it works very well indeed. It was £7. I have not bought one for my Husqvarna Epic, as I would not risk a generic one, and the ruffler for that costs nearly £50. I don't see any reason to have both!

[@balamanisoundarraajan8529]

Where I can buy this Ruffler foot.

[@renejames8207]

Could you please tell me why I have major puckering at the back of my ruffles when I try and sew them. Thank you. I love the tutorial. Rene James

[@missyjay3679]

JoAnn fabrics is where I purchased using Coupons for discount or try doorbuster deals.

[@dollielangeveldt3956]

I bought long time ago my ruffler 55705 and i have elna q6600 quilting machine and i attached the ruffler but the hole thing goes up en down is there somthing i do wrong

[@veereyes4805]

the skirt part at the end , would your leave the ruffled part connected? say im tryin to sew bloomers for babygirl and i want to add the skirt on top ... would i put the bloomers under the ruffled part like you did in the end???

[@Lillyann1949]

I think you should show the other side where the hook goes on the needle bar

[@christophernejman]

Be sure to watch the whole video on a large TV monitor. Your cell phone screen is much too small if you are a visual learner.

[@MariaTorres-zt6jf]

Please will you tell me if I can change my 401a sewing machine to be a treadles machine please I will wait for your opinion

[@yuichitaniguchi1221]

what could i do if the hole for the needle on the ruffler does not coincide with the needle whether the needle is centered or on the side? any tips or advise?

[@laila1234ify]

Can i use it in 9960 singer machin?

[@marksuttles7906]

liked your video on ruffled foot beste explanation here, thanks

[@dawnkieffer6865]

Great Video. Haven't tried it yet, so wish me Luck!

[@gratituderanch9406]

I have that same sewing machine- man I need parts! Where do you find parts? I keep having mislabeled things when I lookup slant shank stuff. That’s so frustrating.

[@user-cl1vj5xy4q]

Yes everyone should have a vintage machine or 2 lol I have over 70 of them. I have 4 of the 401's lol

[@poppy214]

very nice explanation , thank you so much

[@nitalestari552]

i've tried it but why the up thread doesnt want to connect with bottom thread

[@alcas7864]

How do I search for GOOGLE?😢. So true… people please don’t act helpless. If it’s not on Facebook or TikTok then people are lost. Anyways… thank you for the video. Needed to find info on a ruffler foot on a slant. Oh!!! I googled this and your video showed up😂

[@itziarangel937]

Only problem with a vintage or antique machine is that you can only sew a straight stitch, other than that, they’re fantastic for thick fabrics.

[@adeboyegrillo3408]

good job

[@discosphinx]

The internet. Yes, everything you wanted to learn about is online.

[@countybunkin6591]

I cannot figure out what I'm doing wrong. I have the ruffler installed properly it's sewing but it's just making a straight Stitch it will not ruffle any suggestions

[@TheJudeJane]

countybunkin6591 You have it set on * and need to choose either 1, 6, or 12. When you have your ruffler set on * it does a straight stitch without creating a ruffle or a pleat.

[@beverlybowers9889]

thank-you, this helped me alot ;)

[@megansockey8346]

ok mine isn’t sewing at all... it’s like the bobbin thread isn’t catching

[@nnennachijioke9926]

Same issue with mine, it is ruffling but not stitching on the ruffles it made

[@Saucyakld]

This beast scares me, tried it and made a huge mess. Tip is first baste strip together

[@momzilla9491]

singeronline.com You can find all the Presser Feet for your machine!

[@1948sukie]

I ought a Ruffler online , only tô find there were no instructions how to set it or anything, what a pain that is. Guess what made in China

[@courtneystoops330]

I am cracking up listening to you tell everyone how to Google! Its funny, but its not funny.. ;)

[@david78212]

Courtney Stoops it's not funny... people know how to find chat forums and videos on KZbin, but do NOT know how to search for parts for whatever they are looking for? it's sad is what it is... people are amazed at the fact that I use 50 year old sewing machines instead of a new one. A friend actually asked how I knew how to make a zigzag stitch... they have a button they push for zigzag, automatically sets length and width and I can pretty much guarantee that they have never changed the settings. my machine has 3 knobs, theirs has 15+ buttons and they are amazed that I know how to make a zigzag... really? Slant shank class 66 machines and class 15 bobbin metal machines make some of the best looking stitches out there. The 401a in the right hands will outshine any new machine out there with stitch quality and the variety of material it will sew through. My $1,000 Juki won't go over that seam in the beginning of the video without slowing down, and even then it sometimes stalls out... Most new machines are quilters and that's about all they will do. I mostly sew with a Singer 337... among the last of the all metal gear machines before belts and plastic gears became the norm.

[@davyl1414]

Courtney Stoops when I heard him say that I thought, "what a douche" but then how many times have I massively eye rolled when someone in a forum or FB asks for something and you think, "HELLLLOOO GOOGLE". He's just brave enough to spell it out. With that said, some people still still ask because they don't want to buy one off of any site but the one he got his because they're worried customer service will suck or quality won't be as good. It's not always a lack of Google skills but rather wanting to order the exact one they have.

[@michaeltexeira6185]

Make sure you get a Slant Needle Ruffler, or you will damage the machine. Get the Original Singer. Generic no good,