Magical Singer Feet - not!

[dreamshark]

Since I have the day off, I decided I would try to figure out how to use the attachments that came with my new 1947 Singer. I'm having no luck at all. I started with the hemmer foot, which at least doesn't have any moving parts. All you have to do is feed the cloth into it. I cannot get it to work.

Is there anything more hateful than instruction books that say things like "hold it in a straight line and you will find it quite easy to make a perfect hem?" If I'm not finding it "quite easy" then I must be pretty stupid, huh?

Comments

[dreamshark.livejournal.com]

"Is it a rolled hem foot (a funny little curlicue)" That one.

Actually, it's pretty clear what the cloth is supposed to do. I just couldn't get it to do it. After practicing a bit I finally managed to finish one seam without running off track, but it was only a 10-inch piece of cloth. I'm not sure it's worth the trouble.

[daedala.livejournal.com]

Hmm.

If the fabric is too light or heavy, that might cause a problem.

I've never actually used that foot, so I don't know much more. I can check my Ahles or Coffin later if you want. They do have some detailed instructions.