Cowboy Accessories

[Cascabel]

Just took delivery on a new CB4500. Can somebody explain the accessory feet and plates to me ? I sort of figured out the purpose of the left and right Harness Feet, but under what circumstances would I use the Blanket Feet ?

I also have a Stirrup Plate, a Holster Plate, and a Slotted Needle Plate, in addition to what I assume to be a standard all-purpose needle plate that was already installed on the machine. Can anybody explain each of these items, and when I would use them ?

I am sure these items can make life easier if I can learn what they are for. I have always "made do" with what was already attached to my other machines, never having had any accessory items for them. Other than not understanding the accessory items, it is a truly amazing machine !!

[Wizcrafts]

Here you go:

• Left toe foot: use when sewing close to the right edge, as in belts.
  
• Right toe foot: use when sewing close to the left edge of something, like a shaped holster or case.
  
• Blanket foot: use when sewing horse blankets, or similar large cloth items. The teeth on the bottom give added pull and holding power.
  
• Slotted throat plate: use when the feed dog has been removed, which makes it a dual feed machine. The narrow slot makes the bottom look nicer, almost like a Union Lockstitch machine.
  
• The round top plate is for curved leather projects, like stirrups. It can also be used to sew holsters and objects that have snaps that might be in the way.
  
• The raised, flat top plate is for sewing shaped holsters and cases, where the raised or lowered section passes on the left side of the needle slot.
  

[Cascabel]

Thanx !!!