Randyc Report post Posted August 17, 2008 I stitch my holsters with an Artisan 3000 Left side presser foot and standard need plate. When I lower my presser foot to the project, the foot is pressing a dent into my project at the rear of the foot. Do I need to lighten up on my presser foot pressure, change to another foot, switch needle plates, go have a drink? All help with my latest dilema is appreciated! Randy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Russ Report post Posted August 17, 2008 I discovered on my plate that it's a ridge that's used to press the stitch down. For me, it marks the leather on the first stitch or on a sharp turn (for instance, at a belt tip). I either make these stitches with the foot up, or I put a thin piece of leather under the foot. Lightening the foot pressure didn't help, and since (I think) the point is to press the stitch into the groove, it would kind of defeat the purpose. Russ I stitch my holsters with an Artisan 3000 Left side presser foot and standard need plate. When I lower my presser foot to the project, the foot is pressing a dent into my project at the rear of the foot. Do I need to lighten up on my presser foot pressure, change to another foot, switch needle plates, go have a drink? All help with my latest dilema is appreciated! Randy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elton Joorisity Report post Posted August 17, 2008 I filed and polished the ridge off because of the fact that if you cut a stitch groove the ridge will spread it wide open on tight curves. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randyc Report post Posted August 17, 2008 Thanks guys. After starting this thread, I discovered that the culpret was the needle bar foot and not the presser foot. The needle bar foot has a small "skag" on the bottom which I assume helps the needle track in a straight line and helps lay the stitching down. It does make a rather nasty gouge when starting to stitch and several gouges when stitching a tight curve. What would be the result of grinding the skag off of the needle foot? Maybe starting my stitch line further in then finishing the stitch line where the needle bar foot first left it's gouge, would hide the gouge ? Randy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor Report post Posted August 18, 2008 Randy I pondered over this for a couple of days as well. I eventually decided to very carefully grind off the small skeg and polish the foot so it is now smooth. I assume this is to form a small groove or channel to lay the stich into and therfor make it sit flat and flush with the leather surface. (You may want to check with the ARTISAN guys of course) I found on corners and when using a needle that can lay the stitch (ie a reverse twist) with an angle pattern, and not a straight line, the groove will still form a straight line and it all looks a bit messy. I am very happy now that it has been removed. Regards Trevor "Way Down Under" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites