How/Why/When To Use Teflon Foot- Installation & Tutorial

#vinylsewing #leathersewing #Presserfoottutorial #TeflonFoot #LearnSewing #Learnwithme Using alternative fabrics such as leather, vinyl and plastic are sometimes scary. We often worry about putting holes in the fabric, getting it “stuck” or even worse, chewed up by our machine. Another big hurdle is how to pin it. Well, I’m here to share my secret weapon and take the “scary” out of these speciality fabrics. Behold, the Teflon Presser Foot. Playlist: 1. Presser Foot: https://bit.ly/2AJp769 2. Machine Maintenance: https://bit.ly/3dNazkm 3. Art Work Deepika Padukone Portrait: https://bit.ly/300x5Tf Must Have Products: 32 Presser Foot Pack: https://amzn.to/3eIKDHp Flower Presser Foot: https://amzn.to/386wrWl Tailoring Kit Scale 1: https://amzn.to/3g3491A Tailoring Kit scale 2: https://amzn.to/3eGq26E TAiloring kit Scale 3: https://amzn.to/2BQneVN VArdhman Thread: https://amzn.to/3i751Ed Double Needle Set: https://amzn.to/3g7374M This teflon coated foot can be used for both straight and decorative stitching on leather, vinyl, suede, or other fabrics that would stick to a regular presser foot. The coated backing prevents the fabric from tugging against the foot and allows it to glide through the machine with ease. Tips on stitching with alternative fabrics: Use longer stitch length. This will improve overall strength and reduce fabric tearing. Consider using a heavier weight thread to reduce breakage and increase seam strength. If your foot is still sticking, place a layer of tissue paper over the fabric/under the foot and stitch through. Tear away after. Needle size matters. Use a specialty needle designed specifically for sewing these types of fabrics. Pinning is not an option. Consider using standard office supplies such as paper clips and binder clips for thicker projects. The teflon presser foot is also great for all home decor projects with a backer. Think black out drapery, coated cloth, plastic covers and more. This foot will also make quick work of hand bag handles, rain gear and the gripper fabric commonly found on the feet of children’s pajamas and socks. The Singer Teflon / non-stick 7mm foot is used to sew fabrics such as leather, plastic, vinyl and oilcloth. The slick surface on the Non-Stick Foot’s underside allows for effortless glide on those tricky fabrics. Set the sewing machine to a medium-long straight stitch for best results. For use with low-shank sewing machine. WHAT IS A TEFLON SEWING FOOT? The Teflon non-stick foot resembles a normal presser foot in shape but it is coated with or entirely made from Teflon. Teflon is the coating used in non-stick frying pans to prevent sticking. WHAT IS IT USED FOR? The Teflon sewing foot is used to sew over leather, vinyl, plastics, Lycra and other fabrics that could stick, slip or slide under a normal presser foot. The Teflon foot is able to secure these tricky fabrics and help the sewing process go smoothly. BRANDS OF TEFLON SEWING FOOT Find out which Teflon sewing foot is best suited to your machine. Some machines, Bernina for example, have a number of other Teflon coated attachments. A Teflon coated Zigzag foot, a Teflon coated zipper foot and an open toe Teflon coated sliding foot. There is a lot of after-market, generic brands of Teflon feet and I’ve always found them to work just as well as the official Janome ones for my machine. The generic ones jut tend to be an all-purpose foot that can be used for straight stitching and zig-zag. One thing I have noticed is that over time the Teflon feet wear and get a lot of scratches so eventually do need replacing. They also get quite a lot of gouges on the sides where the needle has accidentally hit when sewing thick fabrics like leather. TEFLON SEWING FOOT – IN CONCLUSION Investing in a Teflon coated foot is going to revolutionize your approach to sewing tricky fabrics. The Teflon sewing foot will definitely contribute to the footloose and fancy-free feeling you will have sewing fabrics with a smooth, sticky or slippery texture. Don’t forget that if you are sewing leather, vinyl, Lycra, Spandex or other tricky fabric, then you don’t just need a Teflon sewing foot but the right needles. The needles and foot in combination will minimize skipped and uneven stitches. YT link :    / stitchswears.  . Insta link :   / stitchandswear   fb page :   / the.shanti.s.  . Linkedin:   / stit.  . TikTok : @TheSewingMaster