UKRay Report post Posted May 4, 2009 The problem with branching out into a new type of leatherworking (in my case using a modern sewing machine) is that there are so many questions that need to be answered. Presser feet are just one example. I have looked at the various feet on sale by Artisan and others and wondered how many presser feet other people actually own and use? Do you all have a full set of these things or do you have a single foot that tends to get used for everything? Which presser feet are indispensible and what do you use them for? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esantoro Report post Posted May 4, 2009 The problem with branching out into a new type of leatherworking (in my case using a modern sewing machine) is that there are so many questions that need to be answered. Presser feet are just one example. I have looked at the various feet on sale by Artisan and others and wondered how many presser feet other people actually own and use? Do you all have a full set of these things or do you have a single foot that tends to get used for everything? Which presser feet are indispensible and what do you use them for? I have found the following to be necessary: 1. slotted needle plate, sans feed dog 2. left toe 3. right toe 4. narrow harness makers foot 5. raised holster plate I find myself changing from left to right toe most frequently. ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hidepounder Report post Posted May 4, 2009 I have found the following to be necessary:1. slotted needle plate, sans feed dog 2. left toe 3. right toe 4. narrow harness makers foot 5. raised holster plate I find myself changing from left to right toe most frequently. ed I agree, Ed, 100%! I find myself changing out the right and left quite frequently, also. As a matter of fact, I have one project I do, where I change out in the middle of the sewing run, to make it easier to produce a nice looking job. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Report post Posted May 4, 2009 Hi Ray, On the leather machine, slotted plate with a longer than short toe double most of the time. A short (or medium) left and right. All have that big thingy on the end ground off. Most of the time an enclosed center foot with the skeg ground off and a v-notched center when I absolutely have to see what I am doing. Note, all the grinding makes these things not grab as much as they used to, it will also take the chrome plating off the foot. I have a holster plate, seldom used, but when it is, it is the only thing that will work. On the blanket machine, blanket feet, dogs, and plate, no speed reducer and a clutch, yeeeehawww. Art The problem with branching out into a new type of leatherworking (in my case using a modern sewing machine) is that there are so many questions that need to be answered. Presser feet are just one example. I have looked at the various feet on sale by Artisan and others and wondered how many presser feet other people actually own and use? Do you all have a full set of these things or do you have a single foot that tends to get used for everything? Which presser feet are indispensible and what do you use them for? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esantoro Report post Posted May 4, 2009 (edited) I agree, Ed, 100%! I find myself changing out the right and left quite frequently, also. As a matter of fact, I have one project I do, where I change out in the middle of the sewing run, to make it easier to produce a nice looking job.Bob I also have to change feet in midstream on one or two particular applications. A slight design change may preclude this, though. ed Edited May 4, 2009 by esantoro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
