This Elastic Foot guides and stretches narrow elastic as you sew it to fabricmaking it ideal for activewear, lingerie, and other stretch-friendly projects. It ensures even tension and placement, so you get smooth, secure results without puckering or uneven gathers. A must-have for professional-looking elastic insertion!
How to Use:
- Set Up Your Machine Select the desired stitch on your overlock machine.
- Release the Tension Loosen the screw at the front of the Elastic Foot to reduce tension on the roller.
- Insert the Elastic Slide your elastic into the foot, aligning it properly for smooth feeding.
- Attach the Foot Snap the foot onto your machine and pull the elastic so it extends slightly behind the foot.
- Set the Stretch Tighten the tension screw to apply the desired stretch to the elastic.
- Secure the Start Turn the handwheel manually to take a few stitches and secure the elastic before sewing.
- Add the Fabric Place your fabric under the foot and sew, allowing the machine to guide both the elastic and fabric together.
- Adjust if Needed Check your stitching and adjust the tension screw if necessary for more or less elastic stretch.
Elastic Stretch Adjustment Tips:
- Turn the screw to the right Increases the stretch
- Turn the screw to the left Decreases the stretch
Note: Be careful not to stretch the fabric as you sew. Let the foot and machine do the work for consistent, even results.
This foot makes elastic insertion a breezeperfect for fitted garments, athletic wear, and lingerie!
Guaranteed to fit Pfaff sewing machine models:
Admire 1000