Machine sewing close to raised edge

[MikeG]

Because of arthritis and other hand issues, I am somewhat limited to machine sewing.  I would like to get the stitch line closer to the raised portion of molded pouches.  Anyone have suggestions?  Or is this going to be the best I can do using a machine?  Thanks!!

[Matt S]

What machine do you have Mike? I would look at a zipper foot, you can get very close with one of them. I once made one from a standard smooth bottom walking foot set by cutting off the left toe of the outer foot.

[MikeG]

Thanks, Matt.

For better or worse, I have a No. 9 stitcher.  A beast of a machine, but probably not for this type of work.  I have considered trying to come up with another foot, but there is nothing standard that I know of to fit it.  I can find very little info on this machine.  I have talked to the manufacturer-they are extremely nice, but all parts appear to be handmade (expensive and long lead time). It might be more economical long term to trade machines.

[johnv474]

This is not a perfect answer, but could you sew them and them and then wet form again?  You may have to alter your original mold to accommodate a shim/spacer you insert after.

[Matt S]

1 hour ago, MikeG said:

Thanks, Matt.

For better or worse, I have a No. 9 stitcher.  A beast of a machine, but probably not for this type of work.  I have considered trying to come up with another foot, but there is nothing standard that I know of to fit it.  I can find very little info on this machine.  I have talked to the manufacturer-they are extremely nice, but all parts appear to be handmade (expensive and long lead time). It might be more economical long term to trade machines.

Is that the Tony Luberto one where you can move the foot side to side?

[AdamGadut]

1 hour ago, johnv474 said:

This is not a perfect answer, but could you sew them and them and then wet form again?  You may have to alter your original mold to accommodate a shim/spacer you insert after.

+1

i think this is a wiser idea than getting a new machine. - that is if you only have to do a few products on wet mold.. 

[MikeG]

2 hours ago, Matt S said:

Is that the Tony Luberto one where you can move the foot side to side?

Unfortunately, my model predates that one.  I checked with him and it would be cost prohibitive (for me) to modify it.  It would have to be shipped to him to make the mods.

3 hours ago, johnv474 said:

This is not a perfect answer, but could you sew them and them and then wet form again?  You may have to alter your original mold to accommodate a shim/spacer you insert after.

Thanks, John.  That is an interesting idea that had not occurred to me.  I may give it a try.  One of the great things about this forum is getting ideas that you had not considered yourself.

 

 

Edited June 22, 2017 by MikeG
update

[RockyAussie]

3 hours ago, MikeG said:

Thanks, Matt.

For better or worse, I have a No. 9 stitcher.  A beast of a machine, but probably not for this type of work.  I have considered trying to come up with another foot, but there is nothing standard that I know of to fit it.  I can find very little info on this machine.  I have talked to the manufacturer-they are extremely nice, but all parts appear to be handmade (expensive and long lead time). It might be more economical long term to trade machines.

Generally I have been able to get cheap standard feet and just grind them down until they suit the job I want it to do . Sometimes if I have to I just make them from scratch but that can take 3 hours or more sometimes. I don't know this machine type so some pics could help.

[Matt S]

12 minutes ago, RockyAussie said:

Generally I have been able to get cheap standard feet and just grind them down until they suit the job I want it to do . Sometimes if I have to I just make them from scratch but that can take 3 hours or more sometimes. I don't know this machine type so some pics could help.

It's basically a recently produced Pearson no6 with a cylinder arm. Big thing for harness work etc. and no reverse.

[MikeG]

14 minutes ago, RockyAussie said:

Generally I have been able to get cheap standard feet and just grind them down until they suit the job I want it to do . Sometimes if I have to I just make them from scratch but that can take 3 hours or more sometimes. I don't know this machine type so some pics could help.

Thanks - that is probably the best overall solution. I really was just wondering if I was missing something or doing something wrong.  it is certainly not beyond my capability to make a new foot,  I just need to get out there and do it.  Appreciating all the responses and encouragement.  Love this forum!