VIDEO! Rolled hems, grosgrain binding... Rotary Even Foot!

[Kpi890]

I have been seeing a lot of posts recently about sewing rolled hems. Some people like to do them by hand, some use adhesive, and some use homemade plastic or aluminum jigs to do it. I made a few of the plastic jigs myself and they "sort of" work but need a lot of alignment and during the process I never had a free hand to make any other adjustments. I just received this Rotary Even Foot made by Janome in the mail today and decided I would make my first ever video demonstrating the ease of use. This is the first video I have ever made so please be kind haha. I know my voice sounds pretty monotone and kinda creepy, but I'm feeling under the weather and was just using my cellphone and a tripod to film and voice-over. I really enjoy the forums (much like most other people here) so if this video helps even one person I consider my job done! This video shows the product and demonstration of the 1/2" rolled hem attachment and the bias binding attachment, which I use to sew on grosgrain. Enjoy!

[latriper]

Awesome. Consider your job done!! thanks for taking the time to make the video!

[Kpi890]

Awesome. Consider your job done!! thanks for taking the time to make the video!

No problem. Much appreciated!

[Bubba]

Thanks for the video. Your voice was fine. Looks like you were using a very small stitch length.and there seemed to be a fair amount of thread tension. What was your stitch length?

[Kpi890]

Thanks for the video. Your voice was fine. Looks like you were using a very small stitch length.and there seemed to be a fair amount of thread tension. What was your stitch length?

Yea that is one thing I'm still working with. My stitch length was set at 8 on this machine, but I am using some pretty heavy polyester thread (I think too bulky). I do need to turn down the thread tension now that I look at it, or figure out a way to "loosen 'er up a bit" ha. I'm using a Kenmore 1521 1970's model and it seems like the adjustments aren't very fine as far and tension and stitch length go.

[Bubba]

Aside from thread tension, I'm wondering if there is too much presser foot tension that is causing some of the puckering.

[psyculman]

Thanks, never heard of this attachment, and will look into it, looks like something that would be useful in many ways!

[NWAlabamaHiker]

Awesome video! Thanks for sharing. I've never heard of this attachment, but I'm definitely going to have to check out out.

[NWAlabamaHiker]

How well does it work on cornering? I imagine that might be a bit of a bear to deal with? I see Amazon has them, as well as a local sewing show, so I'm definitely thinking of getting one, but I'm just curious it can only be used on straight edges, or if/how well it works on corners?

[xxl_hanger]

@Kpi890,

[x] nice and helpful video! I say thank you!

[x] Janome Rotary Even Foot Set is expensive - too expensive for me! (54€ or 70$ - I would get almost a whole Hammock for this price)

[x] Janome has also another bias tape binder foot. I could buy this snap in foot on Ebay for ~ €14. This is borderline for me. I have this foot still on my watch list. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e91oM00_L28

[x] I like your caterpillar (roller) foot. But the cheaper and similar solution for me would be to use my walking foot (I have it already!) together with self-made attachments which could also be mounted on my needle plate.

[x] Your needle thread tension was imo too high. If you use a heavy polyester thread it could be, that you have to loosen your bobbin tension also a bit.

(I adjust my needle tension always corresponding to fabric strength and bobbin tension corresponding to thread strength. I check always my bobbin tension if I use another thread. This works best with my machine and the cone stand solution I use. But your machine is different.)