Everything you need to know about quilting feet

Quilting is performed not only by hand, but also using a sewing machine. In the second case, the seams look neater. To create original ornaments by stitching materials, use an ordinary machine, it is enough to complete it special foot... The standard model is compatible with almost all sewing devices. You just need to correctly adjust the position of the needle in one direction or another.

The quilting foot is a special device, without which it is impossible to create a presentable decor. This is a professional accessory for patchwork. Thanks to the foot, stitches, darning, and embroidered patterns are sewn. It measures ¼ "and has notches around the perimeter. The choice of the foot must be approached no less responsibly than the purchase of thread, the quality of the machine stitching depends on it.

The guide makes the job easier, allows you to form intricate ornaments. This device reduces the likelihood of failures when using the sewing machine, opens up freedom in the implementation of creative ideas. The feet are equipped with a special mechanism that ensures reliable fixation of the fabric when working in the desired position, preventing it from sliding off the table and tearing. The overwhelming majority of models provide for the possibility of changing the pressure... This figure differs and depends on the sewing technique (for example, darning requires minimal presser foot pressure).

Quilting feet versus standard feet have several advantages and allow you to create various ornaments. For specialized stitching devices, the nose is open or transparent. Accessories are equipped with notches for neat quilting of pieces of fabric, making intricate geometric patterns.

Rounded edges make it easy to turn the stitching when embroidering. Based on the tasks at hand, you can choose an open-type foot with a large viewing angle, complete with guides or a marking mechanism.

Many manufacturers are engaged in the production of patchwork sewing feet on a typewriter. On sale there are open models, fixtures with a transparent base. Translucent products allow needlewomen in the process of work to visually control the quality of the resulting stitches and their direction.

• One of the most demanded Aurora models, art. AU -168. With this foot, you can get embroidery both by hand and on semi-automatic machines. It is convenient for mending and stitching. The advantage of this model lies in the large viewing angle, it simplifies the control over the direction of the line, reduces the likelihood of errors during work.

• Janome Model equipped with a guide, due to which flawless lines are created when forming seams "into a split". With this accessory, it is convenient to grind braids and laces, to lay individual stitches along the seams. The model is combined with a horizontal shuttle.

• AURORA AU-119 - a useful device for machine embroidery and quilting. Skipped stitches and puckered stitches are excluded with this model. Such an accessory is inexpensive, while it greatly facilitates and speeds up the work of needlewomen.

There is only one minus for quilting accessories - fragility... Plastic products break down quickly. But given their affordable price, the accessory can always be replaced. Metal products are considered more reliable.

The sewing foot is very easy to use. The instructions help to install it, it is usually given on the packaging with the accessory. The device must be securely fixed, otherwise there is a risk of damaging the fabric during operation. It is best to manually feed the material. If the model is with a guide, when creating a new line, the fixture is positioned clearly in the center of the adjacent line. These legs are used to form parallel lines or to stitch the flaps together. Use the quilting foot in the same way as the standard foot.

The main task - control the position of the needle in the center of the foot.

Numerous advantages of special legs allow making original products using this technique. Modern models of sewing machines are usually equipped with several feet. If accessories are not available, purchase them separately. It is desirable that feet and sewing equipment were from the same manufacturer... If there is no opportunity to buy a specialized accessory, you can use the standard one.

The purchase of a quilting foot is important primarily for those who plan to use this technique in large volumes. The accessory will be a good helper in creating intricate winding elements.

The following video provides an overview of the embroidery and quilting foot.