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Progcraft
Kitebuilder of the Year 2004
Joined: 29 Sep 2003
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Location: Calgary, AB, Canada
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 Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2004 8:15 pm Post subject: |
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I just took a closer look at one of the feet that came with my machine. It's a plastic manual button hole foot. And, as it turns out, it has a channel underneat it that is offset to the right side and the perfect size for the 200 lb line. 
My machine has left/right/center needle. But, as a bonus (that I only discovered a couple weeks ago), the left and right positions are adjustable with the stitch width knob.
I think this foot will work perfectly.
Thanks for prodding me to look at what I already have. 
P.
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Dennist3
Joined: 20 Feb 2004
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Location: USA, Virginia, HAMPTON ROADS
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| Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2004 8:23 am Post subject: |
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Hmmm...I have a few extra feet with my machine I wonder if a dremel tool might make a groove to help with the cording....
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Progcraft
Kitebuilder of the Year 2004
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Location: Calgary, AB, Canada
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| Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2004 8:42 am Post subject: |
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I went back to useing my cording foot for the 200 lb line. A bit more practice and it started to work very well for me. Plus, it helps to tension the line as it's sewn down. This prevents the Eddy skins from tearing when the line is under load.
The cording foot is only a couple of bucks.
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Dennist3
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Location: USA, Virginia, HAMPTON ROADS
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| Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2004 8:58 am Post subject: |
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it is not the cost I'm worried about....it is finding one...I have an old Kenmore machine.....not sure about finding a foot for it....
Dennis |
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Stan
Joined: 18 Nov 2003
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Location: San Diego
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| Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2004 1:21 pm Post subject: |
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A jeweler's file from a hobby shop will keep the groove straight and smooth. Start with a small groove and work it larger. A Dremel has less control over staightness. There are many online sources of presser feet.
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Dennist3
Joined: 20 Feb 2004
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Location: USA, Virginia, HAMPTON ROADS
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| Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2004 11:21 pm Post subject: |
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| Stan wrote: | I use a home made cording foot. I used a jeweler's file and some crocus cloth to cut a groove into a straight stitch foot. Cost me $3 and a half hour.
The groove flares slightly at the front of the foot and works surprisingly well. For even larger line, the foot could be built up with some metal that could accomodate a deeper groove.
Stan |
got any pictures of what you did .....would really help!!!!
thanks,
Dennis |
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