In-line presser foot for Pfaff 335, 1245, etc.

[Uwe]

In-line presser feet keep coming up in conversations lately and I decided to make another set using simple tools and documenting how I did it. 

For Pfaff 335/1245 class machines, the best starting point is the KP-1245 N071 narrow foot set ($49 from me, or from College sewing in Europe )

The outer presser foot of the N071 set is the same width as the inner feeding foot of the standard foot set.

It took me about five minutes to make the in-line foot using a simple metal saw and a file: 

1. Saw off the legs

  2. File down the little stubs

All done:

Here's how it looks on my Pfaff 545 if you combine the modified KP-1245 N071 outer foot with a standard inner foot:

[Hockeymender]

Makes me wonder how this would work on my glove palming machine?

[keithski122]

Looks good.What would you use this foot for.

[Uwe]

12 minutes ago, keithski122 said:

What would you use this foot for.

I've not done it myself, but this type of studded dog collar might be a good application example, to stitch the narrow path between the edge and the studs, and get close to the buckle and the D-ring. 

[dikman]

Nice. Just wondering what I could use it for. Might work for stitching bullet loops on gunbelts? Might have to make one anyway (just 'cos I can ).

[mikesc]

Umm..I don't think that collar is designed to be worn by dogs..to me it looks far more like a BDSM model ( the D ring in front sort of gives it away ) ..cute though ;-)

[Uwe]

Perhaps more people buy the collar for themselves than for their dogs, but officially it's marketed as a dog collar

 

Edited July 5, 2017 by Uwe

[craftsman827]

Uwe, Great tutorial on making the custom presser foot.

I'm the one who started the thread.

I make a lot of studded dog collars & leads, all hand sewn.

Now I'm doing my leather work full time since I retired from my day job.

So I was thinking of getting a sewing machine.

It will be my first machine, any suggestions ?

Edited July 9, 2017 by craftsman827

[Wizcrafts]

15 hours ago, craftsman827 said:

Uwe, Great tutorial on making the custom presser foot.

I'm the one who started the thread.

I make a lot of studded dog collars & leads, all hand sewn.

Now I'm doing my leather work full time since I retired from my day job.

So I was thinking of getting a sewing machine.

It will be my first machine, any suggestions ?

See my topic about the using special inline feet on my CB4500. This setup will sew exactly along the edge, bypassing the studs, as needed per your photo.

[Uwe]

Any of the usual suspects among the flatbed walking foot machines would be a good candidate for making dog collars and leashes. Vintage machines include Consew 226, Pfaff 145, Adler 67, Juki 562 in the $500-900 range. Modern machines include Consew 206Rb5, Juki 1541, Pfaff 1245, prices for new machines ranging anywhere from $1,300-$2,500.  It's best to start a new topic for a detailed discussion on what machine might suit your particular needs. It helps keep the topics, well, on topic. 

Edited July 9, 2017 by Uwe