2009
TH E S E W B O X
S IN G E R WA LKI NG P RESSER FOOT
Supplemental Instructions
Singer does give one CAUTION -
Before using the presser foot on
Machine Model 206, adjust the machine
for straight stitching with the needle in
the center position. Do not attempt to
use this foot with the zigzag stitching.
DECORATIVE
Singer’s original manual has a copyright
date of 1953, by the Singer
Manufacturing Company.
The Singer Walking Presser Foot is
designed with two toes; the left will
move in unison with the sewing
machine feed dogs and carry the two
PERFECT BINDING
FOR SINGER LOCK STITCH FAMILY
SEWING MACHINES (EXCEPT 301)
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layers of fabric without slippage. The
right toe holds the fabric securely while
the left toe returns for each successive
stitch. Therefore, it does “walk” and
does it rather well.
Remember, the walking foot is valuable
for MORE than just quilting. Enjoy!
LAPPED SEAMS
The Singer Walking Foot is first equated
with quilting. It does SO much more! It
is especially suited for textures, and
combinations of binding blankets with
silky fabric, stitching pre-folded hems,
stay stitching of bias edges, stitching
around curved seams, welt or slotted
seams, stitching on lapels, and even
applying patch pockets.
To attach the walking foot, first remove
your regular presser foot. On some
machines you might have to remove the
thread cutter, such as the 99K and the
221.
Attach the walking foot so the lever is
below the needle clamp. Tighten the
thumbscrew. Thread your machine as
normal. Regulate your tension as
necessary for the type of fabric and
thread; same for the pressure on your
fabric.
THE SINGER WALKING FOOT
IS DESIGNED TO PRODUCE
SUPERIOR STITCHING ON
HARD-TO-SEW FABRICS.
What can you do with the foot?
Stay stitching - to prevent bias and
curved edges from stretching before
assembling, sew around them using the
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walking foot. This is usually curves
around the sleeves, and the neckline. ATTAC H/ S EW
Slotted Seam
The slotted seam is a very decorative
finish, with just a peek of a contrasting
fabric showing beneath.
Baste your primary fabric together,
right sides together using the walking
foot. Press the seam open. Place an
LEVER BELOW CLA MP
underlay fabric on the wrong side of
the fabric. I use fusible webbing to
temporarily hold in place. Place the
fabric ‘sandwich’ under the walking foot
and sew an even distance from the
seam. The walking foot does a lovely job
of walking over the three fabric layers.
Remove the basting seam and you have
a lovely seam finish!
My 1930’s fabric looks fabulous! Use as
SL OTTED SEAM TOPST ITCH
a decorative seam for sleeves, do
several down the front of a blouse, and
many other possibilities!
Welted Seam
Sturdy seam finish for casual wear! You
actually have two stitching lines!
Place your fabric right sides together
and sew your first seam. Press seam to
one side. Sewing on the right side of
COMPL ETED SEAM
the fabric, topstitch a stitching line an
even distance from your seam line. The
walking foot has no trouble sewing through
three layers of drapery fabric.
Blanket Binding
Add silk binding to your fleecy blanket
without a hitch!
WELTED SEAM
I fold my binding in half lengthwise and
sew to the raw edge. Fold the binding
over the edge, and topstitch in place.
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