Open Toe Foot - Singer 8500Q Manual De Instrucciones

EVEN FEED / WALKING FOOT
The Even Feed / Walking Foot has its own set of feed dogs
that work in conjunction with the sewing machine's feeding
system to aid the movement of the fabric. This is important
when sewing several layers of fabric, especially when quilting.
This presser foot is also great for matching plaids or stripes
and sewing fabrics with nap or pile, to keep them from shifting.
1. Loosen the presser bar screw, then remove the presser bar
screw, presser foot holder and foot.
2. Place the Even Feed / Walking Foot onto the presser bar,
3. Replace the presser bar screw. Once it is correctly seated
onto the presser bar, secure it in place using a screwdriver.
4. To sew seams in plaid, pile or napped fabrics, place two
pieces of the fabric, right sides together, under the presser
foot.
5. Select straight stitch, with a medium stitch length setting.
Lower the presser foot, then sew the seam from top to
bottom.
backing fabric together with pins or basting. Place all layers
of fabric together under the presser foot. Lower the presser
foot, then sew the layers together.
Note: If desired, lines can be drawn onto the fabric
using a fabric marking pen/pencil and ruler as guides
for stitching.

OPEN TOE FOOT

The Open Toe Foot provides a more visible view of the area
that you will be stitching. Because of its open area at the front,
you can see markings much more easily.
1. Set machine to desired stitch. Attach the Open Toe Foot.
2. With a marking pencil or chalk, trace the outline for your
design or pattern on the right side of the garment.
Hint: Use a fabric marker that can be removed easily in
case the stitching does not cover it completely.
3. Sew, following the outline you have traced onto your fabric.
Any stitch (except buttonholes) may be used with this foot.
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