Different Types of Darning Feet/Springs
03-23-2012, 06:16 PM
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Charlee,
The darning attachment that lifts the regular presser foot is called a Stoppax.
Here a picture (very blurry) that shows the tiny lift that the presser foot gets. The lift is adjustable. The instructions call for only a 3/16 lift. I would assume that even less would work for a thinner fabric sandwich.
I also attached two pictures of the instructions.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]322029[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH=CONFIG]322030[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]322031[/ATTACH]
The darning attachment that lifts the regular presser foot is called a Stoppax.
Here a picture (very blurry) that shows the tiny lift that the presser foot gets. The lift is adjustable. The instructions call for only a 3/16 lift. I would assume that even less would work for a thinner fabric sandwich.
I also attached two pictures of the instructions.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]322029[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH=CONFIG]322030[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]322031[/ATTACH]
03-23-2012, 07:30 PM
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It's a cool little thing!
03-23-2012, 09:02 PM
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The FMQ feet available for the 301 (clear plastic and metal with cut out) have much better visibility than this foot lifter mechanism would. Neat, but there are better options for real life use. It's a fun gadget, though.
03-23-2012, 09:05 PM
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Candace,
I think using something like a button sew-on foot or open toe embroidery foot would give you the visibility that you like. The straight stitch foot would not give much visibility at all.
Cathy
I think using something like a button sew-on foot or open toe embroidery foot would give you the visibility that you like. The straight stitch foot would not give much visibility at all.
Cathy
03-24-2012, 11:46 AM
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Cindy,
Yes, the Stoppax spring worked very well on my 301. I did have to screw the finger all the way down and then bend it slightly so as to ride better on the needle bar screw. I also used the button sew-on foot from my 403 so that I could see better.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]322278[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]322279[/ATTACH]
Yes, the Stoppax spring worked very well on my 301. I did have to screw the finger all the way down and then bend it slightly so as to ride better on the needle bar screw. I also used the button sew-on foot from my 403 so that I could see better.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]322278[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]322279[/ATTACH]
Last edited by Mizkaki; 03-24-2012 at 11:48 AM.
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