How to use this foot???

[Bomber]

Yeah working with the real thin stuff can be a hassle. I tried to pin it without much success, but once i resolved to the good'ol ironing method, it did work out(in this case for a mini hammock to teddy bears, ordered by my daughter).

[gargoyle]

DUCKY!!

[Bomber]

Yep that's Ducky indeed, my little girl wanted her teddy's to sleep as well as she(we) do in a hammock - so daddy caved in of course

[QChan]

That is so cute!

What a lucky ducky.

[WhollyHamaca]

Hi guys

Anybody know how to use this foot? I think it's used to make edge seems an easy job - something i need. But really have no clue how to make it workIt's for my trusty old Pfaff model 91

Hi Bomber, I've used that type of "rolled hem" foot quite a lot on my old Bernina. In fact, I was browsing HF just this morning and saw a related question from a few months ago. I posted a reply with some tips there on how I do a rolled hem with that foot. They come in at least 3 sizes, from tiny for handkerchief edges etc to much bigger for thicker fabrics like 10 oz canvas or Cordura etc. I use mine a lot. Made a quick coated nylon tarp with one a few years ago. With a little patience (well, OK, a lot) you can also join 2 raw edges together into one rolled seam, but that's hard to do with slippery thin fabric; easier to do a flat-felled or French seam instead.

Anyway, if you're interested,take a look at what I just posted over there:
http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...384#post496384
(I hope the link comes through OK. I'm still new to posting here!)

I've used the little one (like I think you have) for ripstop, taffeta, coated nylon tarps, and cotton broadcloth. Hard to get the roll started sometimes, but if the fabric will fit and slide through the curve of the foot it will roll & sew OK. It will give you a VERY narrow rolled hem -- nothing you could run a cord through but good for finishing the raw edge. Takes some practice but after that it works very well, and no need for pins -- just grab the edge and go for it!

I hope I've been helpful and not just spouting off! Good luck with it!

And yeah, I love the Ducky hammock, too!!! I just had a request to make one for my sister's new kittens. Too bad she doesn't have ducks, too! Not yet, but she wants donkeys. Next up: a donkey hammock???