FOLDERS USED
IN
SEWING MACHINES
Additional devices that can be
added to basic sewing machines
Belong to the category of WORK
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STITCHING JIGSTITCHING JIG
STITCHING JIGSTITCHING JIG
A jig’s primary purpose is to provide repeatability,A jig’s primary purpose is to provide repeatability,
accuracy, and interchangeability in theaccuracy, and interchangeability in the
manufacturing of products.manufacturing of products.
A jig is often confused with a fixture; a fixture holdsA jig is often confused with a fixture; a fixture holds
the work in a fixed location.the work in a fixed location.
A device that does both functions (holding theA device that does both functions (holding the
work and guiding a tool) is called a jig.work and guiding a tool) is called a jig.
STITCHING JIGSTITCHING JIG
STITCHING JIGSTITCHING JIG
STITCHING JIGSTITCHING JIG
STITCHING JIGSTITCHING JIG
STITCHING GUIDESTITCHING GUIDE
STITCHING GUIDESTITCHING GUIDE
PRESSURE FOOTPRESSURE FOOT
SPECIALIZED PRESSER FEETSPECIALIZED PRESSER FEET
SPECIALIZED PRESSER FEETSPECIALIZED PRESSER FEET
PRESSURE FOOTPRESSURE FOOT
SPECIALIZED PRESSER FEETSPECIALIZED PRESSER FEET
PRESSURE FOOTPRESSURE FOOT
SPECIALIZED PRESSER FEETSPECIALIZED PRESSER FEET
PRESSURE FOOTPRESSURE FOOT
SPECIALIZED PRESSER FEETSPECIALIZED PRESSER FEET
PRESSURE FOOTPRESSURE FOOT
TheBlindhemFootisperfectforsewinginvisiblehems.Useittosewtheelasticblindhem
foranoptionalfinishandyouwon‘tneedadditionalfinishingonthehemedge.Sewingby
handisnolongernecessary.
PRESSURE FOOTPRESSURE FOOT
GatheringFoot
Gatheringisaclassicdecorativetechnique.It‘seasywiththis‚specialfoot,whichisespeciallyuseful
forsewingflouncesoncushionsandcurtainsorforattachinggatheredseamsonchildren‘sclothing.
Youcansimultaneouslystitchandgathertwolayersoffabricquicklyandeasily.
PRESSURE FOOTPRESSURE FOOT
OpenToeAppliquéFoot
Perfectforappliquéandothersewingapplicationsrequiringanunobstructedviewofthesewingarea.
Producebeautifulappliquéquicklyandeasilywiththisfoot.Usewithapin-stitchorshell-edging
programtoachieveanappliquéwiththelookofhandsewnovercasting.
PRESSURE FOOTPRESSURE FOOT
TheTwinWeltingFootisusedtomake
trimforyourhomedecprojectslike
pillows,cushionsandotherhome
accessories.
PRESSURE FOOTPRESSURE FOOT
PRESSURE FOOTPRESSURE FOOT
Universalorzigzag
Thisall-purposepresserfootisthe
defaultformoststraightandzigzag
stitching,andevenmanydecorative
stitches.
Zipper
Zipperfeetallowyoutostitchcloseto
thezippercoils,helpingtocreateaneat
appearanceandallowingproperzipper
functioning.
PRESSURE FOOTPRESSURE FOOT
Buttonhole
Buttonholefeetcomeinavarietyofstyles,
butallhelptocreateneatanduniform
buttonholesonyourgarments.Thosewitha
built-inmemoryallowyoutorepeatthesame
sizequicklyandeasily.
Blindhem
Thisfootallowsyoutocreateanalmost-
invisiblehemefficientlyusingyour
machine.
PRESSURE FOOTPRESSURE FOOT
Overlock
Theoverlockfootwillneatenseamedgeson
knitsandwovensonyoursewingmachine.If
youdon’townasergeroritisnotsuitable
foryourproject,thisfootisanice
alternative.
Pintuck
Commonlyseenonheirloomsewingprojects,the
pintuckfootaddsasweettouchtobabygarments
andfinelingerie.Pintuckfeetcomeinavarietyof
sizes—3,5,7andeven9grooves—tocreate
differentsizetucksonyourfabricusingadouble
PRESSURE FOOTPRESSURE FOOT
Edgestitch
Verysimilartoablindstitchhemfoot,the
edgestitchfootallowsyoutocreate
perfectlystraighttopstitching.(My.
Favorite.Foot.Ever.)
Invisiblezipper
Totallyworththemoney,andprobablymy
secondmost-usedspecialtyfoot.
PRESSURE FOOTPRESSURE FOOT
Opentoeembroidery
Thisfootisespeciallyhandyifyouliketodo
abitoffree-motionembroideryonyour
sewingprojects,becauseyoucansee
exactlywhereyouareheaded!
Jeans
Ifyoulikesewingjeans,thishandyfoot
willhelpyoumakeneat,straightseamson
denimandotherheavyfabrics.
PRESSURE FOOTPRESSURE FOOT
Straightstitchfoot
Ilovemakingshirts,andusethestraightstitchfoot
tobettercontrolthefabricwhenusingshort
stitchesonfinecottonfabric.Usingthisfootanda
straightstitchplate,itisimpossibleto“punch”
fabricdownunderthethroatplateofyoursewing
machine.
Patchworkfoot
Icallthismyquarter-inchfoot,anditis
definitelynotjustforquilters.Greatfor
dollclothesandmanysmallshirt-making
seams,too.
PRESSURE FOOTPRESSURE FOOT
Non-stickfoot
Ifyouarehankeringtosewwithleatheror
fauxleather,theTeflonfootwillhelp
preventstickingonthesurfacewhileyou
arestitching.
Rolledhemmer
Therolledhemfootallowsyoutoturna
fabricundertwiceandproduceaneatand
lovelyhem.Thereareseveraldifferentsizes
thatcanhandledelicateaswellasheavier
weightfabrics.
PRESSURE FOOTPRESSURE FOOT
Fellfoot
Thisfootstreamlinesproducingafelled
seam,andsomemanufacturersproducea
varietyoffinishedfelledseamwidths.
Rufflerattachment
Notexactlyapresserfoot,moreofan
accessory,therufflermakesuniformpleats
inarangeofsizesquicklyandeasily.Itis
essentialifyouhaveahouseholdofgirly-
girls!
BINDERS
BINDERS
BINDERS
FOLDERSFOLDERS
FOLDERS USESFOLDERS USES
• To improve productivityTo improve productivity
• Improve or maintain qualityImprove or maintain quality
standardsstandards
• Reduce training time of operatorReduce training time of operator
• Reduce fatigue of operatorReduce fatigue of operator
* Can be used for folds ranging from simple to complex seam
and as per requirement of product
FOLDERS USESFOLDERS USES
* Generally used in situations where fabric must be folded
prior to Sewing, and where required accuracy and
consistency in seam finish.
* A separate devices is attached to machine which help
operator to in advance of folds and stitching.
Work Aid Enable;
•Great increase in productivity
•High standard of control over quality of finish obtained
FOLDERS USE IN SHIRTSFOLDERS USE IN SHIRTS
SLEEVE
PLACKET
CLOSING SIDE
SEAMS
SHOULDER AND
YOKE JOINING
PLEAT
GAUGES
CUFF HEMMING
SHORT SLEEVE
CUFF HEMMING
LONG SLEEVE
POCKET
HEMMING
• Turns down the top ply andTurns down the top ply and
joins it to two additional plyjoins it to two additional ply
• The bottom ply is thenThe bottom ply is then
turned back to form theturned back to form the
yokeyoke
• Special foot is neededSpecial foot is needed
YOKE JOINING…YOKE JOINING…
SHOULDERSHOULDER
• Foot and Guide assist in turning and topFoot and Guide assist in turning and top
stitching front and back collar bands after theystitching front and back collar bands after they
have been sewn to the collarhave been sewn to the collar
• Produces a consistent stitch margin along theProduces a consistent stitch margin along the
beadbead
POCKET HEMMINGPOCKET HEMMING
• This attachment is used to hem the topsThis attachment is used to hem the tops
of pockets. Many different folder stylesof pockets. Many different folder styles
are available to suit your particular need.are available to suit your particular need.
• Please specify finished size, stitch margin,Please specify finished size, stitch margin,
and the amount of intuck required.and the amount of intuck required.
• Special presser foot recommended.Special presser foot recommended.
DOWNTURNED IMITATION CUFF HEMMER
• Produces tailored cuff on knit and
dress shirts
• May be used on lockstitch or chain
stitch machines
• Stripes and plaids are easily matched
• Piping and other types of trim may also
be added
UPTURNED IMITATION CUFF HEMMER
• Produces a tailored cuff on knit and
dress shirts
• Must be used on lockstitch machines
UPTURNED CUFF HEMMER
• Used on lockstitch machines with lining
and face goods in short pieces
• Hemmer is adjustable to allow for
different size lining and face goods
DOWNTURNED CUFF HEMMER
• Used on chain stitch machines with
lining in rolls and face goods in pieces or
rolls
• Hemmer is adjustable to allow for
different size lining and face goods
LAP SEAM FOLDER
• Lap seam folders are used
• Folder with separate width
adjustment are available
• Can also be made with a spring release
which will allow sleeve seam to pass
through freely
• Used to sew a continuous facing around
the sleeve opening
• Designed for sewing short pieces in
straight runs on side of sleeve
SLEEVE PLACKETSLEEVE PLACKET
FOLDERS FOR JEANSFOLDERS FOR JEANS
CLOSECLOSE
SIDESIDE
SEAMSSEAMS
SETSET
ZIPPERSZIPPERS
JOINJOIN
RISERRISER
SEAMSEAM
BOTTOMBOTTOM
LEGLEG
HEMMINGHEMMING
BELTBELT
LOOPSLOOPS
CLOSECLOSE
INSEAMSINSEAMS
For blind stitch machines
(overlap style)
BELT LOOPS
Used for producing belt loops
on double needle cover stitch
machines from short strips
of material
CLOSE SIDE SEAMS…
• Have width adjustment to allow operator to keep a
very close stitch margin
• Available with spring front to allow seam clearance
• Can be made either right or left, in light, medium or
heavy capacity
Flat Bed Style Feed Off The Arm Style
IMITATION LAP SEAM
Produces an Imitation
Lap Seam for decorative
effects
CLOSE INSEAMS
LAP SEAM FOLDER
WITH PIPING
Used to attach ready
made trim or piping to
leg seam
FLY FRONT FOLDER
Used to attach and topstitch
left zipper fly on jeans and
corduroys
Top and bottom scrolls
adjustable to achieve desired
stitch margin
Available for all lockstitch,
needle feed and compound feed
machines
Turns the lining down and
stitches it to the fly in one
operation
Top Scroll and Bottom
Guide adjustable
BOTTOM LEG hemming
• Used to hem bottom legs of dungarees
and similar garments
• Has width adjustment and spring
action for seams
FLAT BED STYLE
FEED OF THE ARM STYLE
JOIN RISER SEAM
• Have width adjustment to allow operator to
keep a very close stitch margin
• Available with spring front to allow seam
clearance
• Can be made either right or left, in light, medium
or heavy capacity
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attachements in sewing