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The Almighty Zipper Foot

Everyone who’s taken our classes knows that we prefer a certain kind of zipper foot, but for anyone else possibly struggling with theirs . . .

Does is look like this?

I’m still not sure why they started making a foot like this, as it is so wide at the top that it kind of defeats the point of a zipper foot. I find it especially annoying when making anything with piping.

So, here’s the kind we like (and sell in the shop for $3.50):

You can slide it to either side of the needle and get as close as you need to. That’s why I actually use it for invisible zippers as well.

Just sayin’.

Comments

Comment from Tracy Priest
Time February 3, 2011 at 4:30 pm

Is it compatible with all machines?

Comment from Rachel
Time February 4, 2011 at 1:23 pm

Pretty much. Singers that are more than 20 years old might have the slant shank.

Comment from heidi massingill
Time February 5, 2011 at 10:07 pm

I oitally agree, that foot is way to wide, I don’t get it!

Comment from heidi massingill
Time February 5, 2011 at 10:09 pm

Ooops, I meant to say that I totally agree. That foot is way too wide and is very frustrating to use.

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