Janome sewing machine feet

The Janome sewing machine feet are in their basic version included in the equipment delivery set. As a rule, this includes only the basic, necessary clamping elements - universal, overlock. The types and purpose of feet for decorative processing, needlework, fabric hemming are not always known to novice seamstresses. This is simply not necessary. As you gain experience, you can purchase a set of walking and overlock feet that help you to accurately process the edge, to cope with sewing very thick fabrics.

Difficulties can also arise during maintenance. Owners of Janome sewing machines often learn how to change the roller foot and why an adapter is needed. In addition, if the technique supports the performance of more complex operations - quilting, embroidery, then for these actions special devices are used to ensure the correct and accurate positioning of the fabric and the needle.

The foot in the sewing machine acts as a clamping element that fixes the material on the surface of the bed, where the lower conveyor is fixed. Replaceable accessories from this category significantly expand the capabilities of standard equipment. With their help, you can darn, embroider, make decorative stitches and stitches of different lengths and types.

Special feet for the Janome sewing machine are produced by the manufacturer itself.... The brand produces all the necessary types of components, you can choose an option for the purpose or type of fabric. For example, the roller foot should be used when sewing leather. It does not spoil the material, it helps to facilitate its promotion.The description of the Teflon feet indicates that they are designed for sewing especially delicate materials, with their help you can process not only leather, but also vinyl, nubuck, suede.

To change the foot on Janome sewing machines, you need to pay attention to its design. If the stem does not have a quick release lever for the holder, you will have to loosen the fixing screw with a screwdriver. This will release the hold-down element holder from its seat. If there is a lever on the back of the stem, you can release the installed tab with one touch. To insert a new one, the holder is lowered, the mount is placed inside the stem, deepened until it clicks.

Today, Janome's horizontal hook type machines use 804-509-000 adapters with a small gap, a zigzag width of 5-7 mm. Adapters marked 611-510-000 are used in vertical shuttle technology, it is easy to insert both roller and overlock foot into it. In the old type models, this part is required for the use of components from the new sets.

There are dozens of presses available for use with Janome sewing machines. The main ones include only about 20 of them. The rest of the accessories have a narrower specialization. Their purchase is made separately, taking into account the complexity of the tasks and the type of machine.

It is worth considering the description of common options in more detail.

• Universal. Supplied with absolutely all Janome sewing machines. On the right side there is a special black button that secures the presser foot in the desired position when sewing heavy fabrics. On the sole of the pressure element there is a central slot for maximum ease of working with the fabric, its more precise positioning. Janome universal feet are available as a separate version for machines with horizontal and vertical hooks, for different zigzag widths.

• Embroidery. Standard on almost all Janome machines. The embroidery feet are specially shaped to help ensure precise positioning of the needle on the fabric. Made of transparent plastic.

• Walking feed foot. This element is also called the top conveyor. It is used to precisely control the layers of fabric when it is repeatedly folded. Also, using the upper conveyor, you can sew different options for delicate materials - knitwear, vinyl, artificial leather. The walking feet are additionally equipped with a guide.

• Bias Trim Foot... Essential for working with a ready-made or hand-made strip of fabric for edge sewing. It is also called "snail" for the special shape of the bend that automatically forms the edge. With the help of such products, children's and linen knitwear, other loose or strongly stretched fabrics are processed.

• Overlock. The dedicated overlock foot helps to neatly sew medium to heavy weight fabrics. Such clamping elements are needed for working with loose fabrics. With their help, it is good to hem tweed, linen, gabardine, if you need to avoid hemming of the fabric.

• Undercutting. Stopper foot to help hem the fabric to the desired width. Such accessories for sewing machines are made with different widths of the working part. The bending of matter occurs automatically.

• Knitted. The special foot for sewing knitwear or fine fabrics is equipped with an additional element for straightening fabrics. This prevents wrinkling, unwanted assembly.

• Roller. These are specialized feet for working with leather materials. A special product with a roller in the housing facilitates the advancement of thick or multi-layer material. The torque is increased, the skin is advanced with less effort. The roller foot is sometimes replaced with Teflon counterparts.

In addition to the main feet, Janome sewing machines can use additional feet that are required for specific operations. Among the most popular are the following options.

• For a hidden zipper. The clamping structure in this case has a special groove in which the toothed part of the fastener is placed.

• For blind stitching. It can be used to hem the fabric. The model has a guide for a straight stitch.

• For sewing on the cord. There are single, double, triple. Provides reliable fastening of the decorative cord to the surface of the fabric.

• For buttons. Suitable for parallel hole fasteners. To use it on a typewriter, you need to set a zigzag stitch, install a darning plate or turn off the lower conveyor.

• For boucle and fringe. This is a special device for forming special ornaments on fabric from elongated threads.

Among the useful sets for seamstresses working with Janome sewing machines, a set of 2 feet for forming pintucks on fabric should be distinguished. With their help, you can easily make the necessary decorative elements on the fabric. Pintucks (5 or 7) are formed automatically, sewing is carried out with a twin needle.

Walking foot set needed to work with leather, vinyl, leatherette. It can be used to carry out industrial or individual tailoring of leather goods, footwear.

A set of overlock feet. It is necessary for processing materials of different thicknesses. Helps simulate a chain overlock stitch on the edge of fabric.

Bead thread sewing kit. These feet are used by professional seamstresses. The set includes options with grooves of different sizes, for any diameter of the decor.

To make the use of the Janome Sewing Machine Foot a hassle, you need to take the right accessories seriously from the outset. Among the important rules, the following should be considered.

1. Pay attention to the basic equipment... Usually Janome does not skimp on equipping its sewing machines, but options for working with decorative materials will have to be purchased additionally.
2. If you do not plan to work with leather, vinyl, then you can do without the use of walking feet. They are only needed to work with materials that are difficult to promote. When choosing, it is worth considering the compatibility of the element with a specific model of equipment, as well as the type of adapter - low or high.
3. When choosing between sets and individual legs, you need to focus on the activity of using the part. Sometimes purchasing a large set is simply impractical.
4. When choosing components, it is better to give preference to branded Janome accessories. They will provide the best compatibility with the brand's machines.

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