I can't believe that at 56 I have discovered something about sewing that has been under my nose for years. It's called sewing feet. I knew some of them existed, but I thought they were for fancy sewing machines, which I don't have. Many thanks to my friend Phyllis for introducing me to the many wonders and uses of the different sewing machine feet.
As I moved through there uses this week I've discovered the: 1/8" rolled hem foot; free motion foot; cording foot; pin tuck foot; ruffler foot; and the shirring foot. I've ordered a 1/4" rolled hem foot and a ruffler for my machine which will turn my boring every day, low cost machine into a wonder.
The most amazing part to this is that as I used these new found tools I've learned to forgive myself my short-comings and mistakes that I made doing everything the old-fashioned way or by hand. Sometimes frustration would set in as sewing projects progressed because the quality I sought seemed elusive. Now it is clear why that was...TOOLS MAKE IT WORK!
If you've not discovered or ventured into the world of various sewing feet, grow a foot fetish like I did and discover them one at a time. You will be excited about your sewing projects once again. That is a guarantee.
About Me
- Ms Jillie
- I've been sewing since I was about five years old when my mother would hand me scraps of fabric and a needle and thread. For a few years I put my sewing machine away and did little creative projects while I pursued a business career. After one child, a bachelor's and master's degrees I've rediscovered my talents and love of working with fabric. Today, my passion is quilting--especially quilt design. My second passion is making aprons. This is why I blog. I want to teach others who are interested in sewing more about the subject and help them get their creative juices flowing.
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