Having Trouble With Rolled Edges On A Collar

[CCPhotog]

I haven't thought about using the roller guide freehand. Normally I just tighten it for straight things, and sew without a guide for things that aren't straight. I guess in theory I could loosen it?

the pressor foot is this one : http://www.tolindsewmach.com/images/harness-feet.jpg

[Tree Reaper]

You can get single left and right feet.

If you just used a left foot then the rolled edge wouldn't interfere it.

The problem is your right foot can't sit on that rolled edge and wants to fall off pushing the collar to the left.

Another option would be to slow down and operate the wheel by hand until the needle is in the stitching position just above the leather on every stitch.

This is a single left foot

http://shop.raphaelsewing.com/images/5100-left-toe-foot.jpg

Edited March 27, 2014 by Tree Reaper

[Red Cent]

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=wide++single+preeser+foot&qpvt=wide++single+preeser+foot&FORM=IGRE

[msdeluca]

I'm assuming that you are attempting this using your foot on the pedal and at some point the material gets away from you. It looks to me like you may be going to fast. I've done sewing like this in fabric and I adjust the fabric (in your case leather piece) when the needle is just above the fabric, then run the needle into the material with the handwheel.

I have the 3200 as well and don't think your foot is slipping off due to being unsupported on one side.

When the stitch placement is absolutely critical, as it is in your piece, you just have to slow it down and place the needle into the material using the handwheel.

[charter]

+1 to Msdeluca and Treereaper - "go slower" is the best advice in the world. Try it one stitch at a time with the handwheel, and when the needle is in the the leather, lift the foot and take a look at the work to make sure you're accurate. Use a light and magnifier if needed but get a good look. You'll take an extra 5 minutes and you will never miss a stitch.

Single feet or zipper feet are really handy. You can also order a welting foot very inexpensively on eBay. It has a round channel to follow a raised bead. I got a complete set for $40(?) and it feeds this kind of job perfectly. I use them for rolled edges all the time on my flatbed Juki. Not sure if the 3200 has similar feet available though.

Consider trimming the backing after the stitching instead of cutting it into shape first and working with resulting small tolerances. It's a lot harder to miss when you have a lot of extra material

If all else fails, glue works great. You won't have a problem with a well-glued lamination IMO.

Finally, consider the order of construction and the design. I assume this is an original piece. Consider where your machinery might have problems and redesign appropriately. Move the strap down 1/4" to clear the foot and it will work much better.