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Like any hobby or occupation, sewing is great fun. In order to get the most from your machine its best to use the right tools. Your machine comes with some different feet and there are many other specialty feet available to give you that professional look. Every machine has a different selection of starter and optional feet. Let's look at the functions of different feet.

All Purpose Foot Supports the fabric well for construction of garment. The bottom of the foot holds the fabric close to the plate giving the sewer good control.

Embroidery Foot Has a grooved area that allows decorative stitches to go under the foot without being compressed. May have clear plastic top or open-toe for greater visibility. (Although convenient for visibility, its not satisfactory for regular sewing.)

Zipper Foot Has a cut-away section of the foot so that the foot does not rest on the zipper when sewing. For best zipper results it is good to have a zipper foot that allows straight-line sewing on either side of the foot so that you can sew both sides of the zipper from the same direction.

Blind Hem Foot Has a guide for the fold of the fabric so that the zigzag of the blind hem stitch just catches the front of the garment. May have a screw to allow for adjustment of guide width. This foot can be used for topstitching and stitch-in-the-ditch.

Overcast Foot Has a guide that runs along the edge of the garment to insure that overcasting is along outside edge of fabric. Works with a preset zigzag width.

Straight Stitch Foot Has a single hole which allows sewer to sew on light weight or filmy fabric. Won't allow the fabric to be pulled up and down by the needle. Prevents fabric from 'going' into needle plate hole.

Pintuck Foot Used with a narrow twin needle. Makes parallel rows of soft pintucks without pressing folds for tuck. Ideal for heirloom sewing.

1/4" Foot Ideal for piecing quilts.

Darning Foot Used with the feed dogs down to allow for the sewer to manipulate the fabric for mending or more usually for free-motion embroidery or stipple quilting.

Walking or Evenfeed Foot Gives a set of feed dogs on top of fabric which makes fabric feed evenly. Used for quilting layers of fabric, for matching plaids and on difficult fabrics.

Cording Foot Grooves guide cording for ease in couching over threads with zigzag or decorative stitches.

Roller Foot Provides steady feeding by keeping leather, suede, or synthetic materials tightly against the feed dogs. Fabulous for materials that are difficult to feed such as leather, vinyl and suede.

Ruffler Foot Sews evenly tucked ruffles.

Piping Foot, Beading Foot, Sequin Foot Allows bulky embellishments to be fed easily.

We are always ready to help you choose the right foot for your job. Come in and ask us. We also love to see your projects.


CABINETS - Sylvia Design Cabinets has just introduced a new cabinet -spacesavers dream machine cabinet and cutting table in one with recessed hinges

  • - working surface of 59"X39"
  • - left side and back opens up and out and is supported by wooden frames

CUTTING TABLE - Tired back? Think about the 35" high X72X40" when fully open

  • - closes to a slim 16 1/2 X 40" all on locking wheels and with a drawer for cutting tools
  • - most versatile - tucks into a corner when not in use and great for buffet dinners with a large crowd ( now there's a novel reason for a new purchase for the sewing room)

WELCOME - We are pleased to welcome Joyce Lore who has joined our sewing organization!

CLASSES - Our class and club coordinator Pat Dykes has taken on more duties and now also teaches the lessons on machines and sergers purchased. Pat has prepared a good lineup of Fall Classes as well as Club Schedule for your convenience. Register early and mark your calendars.

SERVICE - Al Bemister and Peter Dowding can offer a convenient one day service to help you if you're in a bind or rush. IN BY 9 OUT BY 5 is a service we can usually offer on request. Please call ahead to ask!

MACHINE MAGAZINES - PFAFF produces a terrific magazine complete with detailed projects and loaded with inspirational samples and ideas. Back issues are available by order. Current issues can be reserved or picked up at our front sales counter. JANOME recently produced a digest initially available only in the U.S. but due to overwhelming response now also for Canada. We have subscription applications. The 2nd issue is reported to have double the content of the 1st and is idea packed for more machine models.

BOOKS - Our extensive book department includes diverse topics including quilting, sashiko, heirloom, home decor, trapunto, free motion embroidery, upholstery, polar fleece and more. Authors include Sandra Betzina, Philip Pepper, Nancy Zeiman, Shirley Adams, Palmer Pletsch, Patti Palmer/Gail Brown/Sue Green, Nancy Cornwell and Glenda Sparling. All books are sale priced.

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We also have a great selection of:

  • Aurifil Thread
  • Cansew Serger Thread
  • Mettler Metrosene Plus Polyester Thread
  • Mettler Mercerized 100% Cotton Sewing Thread
  • Robison-Anton Embroidery Thread,
  • Sulky cotton, rayon, polyester, metallised and blended sewing, embroidery and quilting threads,
  • Woolly Nylon Overlocking Thread
and many metallic and variegated threads as well. Sawyers are pleased to carry a large selection of sewing related books including those by Shirley Adams, international author and TV sewing specialist. Videos are also available to help you with your sewing machine and sergers.

 

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Toll Free: 1-888-229-2266
FAX : Victoria *(250) 388-4359 *
3400 Douglas Street, Victoria V8Z 3L5

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