First off, this was a really bad idea. Yes it works. You can absolutely bind an entire quilt with 1” strips using the binder. It will also be fast. But it won’t be pretty. There are other uses for the binder, and the flower is a great one with instructions below- but if you want […]
Tuxedo shirts, women’s summer blouses, and children’s Sunday dresses. I’ve been trying to think of things really defined by pintucks, but retro formal wear is really all I can think of. Sure, they are a beautiful detail, but definitely not commonly used; even for avid tailors. So I invite you all to tell me what […]
I love this foot. Aside from aesthetically being a beautiful little machine, it works really well. It’s amazingly easy to use, despite the complex appearance – and fun! The ruffler is practically perfect. With that, let’s understand the bits and bobs on it. The ruffler attaches with the fork (B) over the needle clamp. This […]
The first time I saw this foot I assumed part of it was missing. It just looked so different than other presser feet. I had no idea that this little thing was not only a full and complete foot, but an amazing multitasker. Aside from edge stitching, the original singer 221 manual gives examples of […]
