{"product_id":"embroidery-darning-foot","title":"Embroidery \u0026 Darning Foot","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVIDEO TUTORIAL BELOW\u003cbr\u003e and \u003ca title=\"How to Free-Motion Quilt on a Singer Featherweight 221\" href=\"\/blogs\/schoolhouse\/67394947-how-to-free-motion-quilt\" _fcksavedurl=\"http:\/\/april1930s.com\/how-to-free-motion-quilt\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008080;\"\u003evisit our blog\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for further detail about this attachment.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nSROFUTuZ_s?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eWith the right instruction, feed-dogs covered or lowered, and the appropriate embroidery\/darning attachment, Machine Embroidery can range from the 'Practical' (darning) to the 'Artistic' (embroidery)!\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eYou can start out simple - everything, as you know, takes practice. But, before you can start at all, you will certainly need this Embroidery\/Darning Attachment to help you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eLet's face it - the old Singer embroidery attachments are getting more and more difficult to acquire without a 'collector' price-tag. Well, to fulfill your desire for Machine Embroidery as well as being cost-effective, this NEW Reproduction (all-metal) Attachment works beautifully!!! I was quite impressed, actually, with how smooth works - I would rate this as the best replacement for having an original vintage Singer part.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eTake note of the following before you begin:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e#1 ~ There is a bit of resistance when attaching it because of the foot being spring-loaded.  Therefore, placing the arm lever above the needle bar as shown in the photograph above, while screwing the foot in place as it shifts onto the bar will make it much, much easier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e#2 ~ Using a small quilt sandwich, begin practicing your free-motion work.  Yes, you can most certainly do free-motion work on your Featherweight, however, for long projects or quilts, be sure to give your motor a cool-down rest, staggering your sewing times.  For example, I made a baby quilt and I quilted it in quarter time allotments allowing my motor to completely cool in between.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e#3  ~  \u003c\/span\u003eHaving a tube of \u003ca title=\"Singer Featherweight 221 and 222K Motor Lubricant\" href=\"\/blogs\/schoolhouse\/94084803-motor-lubricant-and-the-proper-melting-point\" _fcksavedurl=\"http:\/\/april1930s.corecommerce.com\/Parts-Service\/Singer-Featherweight-221-222-and-301\/Singer-Motor-Lubricant.html\"\u003emotor lubricant\u003c\/a\u003e is wise, too, because as the motor heats up it will wick the grease, lubricating the appropriate parts inside the motor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Red-Work, Blue-Work, Green-Work, or what-ever-color suits your fancy are going to have an entirely different meaning with the ability to embroider it on your machine. Remember the old-fashioned Friendship quilts?  Take your finished quilt squares to a bridal shower and have all in the wedding party sign them in pencil or water-erasable fabric ink. Then follow their signature with your Embroidery Attachment - what a unique (cherished) gift that would be to present the bride. Or even as a baby gift, you could use a vintage iron on transfer with the oh-so-darling prints and patterns from yesteryear and embroider a Nursery-Rhyme Quilt.  My mother has one (which I hope to inherit someday) and it is one of her most-treasured possessions.\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eReally and truly, with a little practice, you'll be able to follow a signature in no time at all. I watched a good friend of mine do it after just a couple samples of her own name. She finished an entire baby quilt with signatures from a baby shower.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eInstructions for use will be included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/8814\/files\/How_to_Free-Motion_Quilt_8_large.jpg?17231617618052008609\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can attach the foot to your machine in one of two ways.  I have gotten used to just pinching and gripping with my right hand, but this can be a bit tricky and hard on the hands, so my husband, Carmon, helped show me a second and much easier way (thanks, honey!).  I photographed it for you below.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEither remove the needle and attach the foot without the needle in place or make sure the needle goes through the center of the foot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/8814\/files\/How_to_Free-Motion_Quilt_9_large.jpg?17231617618052008609\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSet the foot just below the presser bar and center the hole on the foot with the needle hole.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/8814\/files\/How_to_Free-Motion_Quilt_10_large.jpg?12450389009346158016\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLower the needle bar as far as it will go, making sure the spring bar rests above the needle bar as indicated by the arrow above.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/8814\/files\/How_to_Free-Motion_Quilt_11_large.jpg?12450389009346158016\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTilt the foot so that the forks are situated and aligned over the screwhole on the presser bar.  Screw the foot in place using your machine thumb screw.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/8814\/files\/How_to_Free-Motion_Quilt_12_large.jpg?12450389009346158016\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRaise the needle bar, thread your needle if you haven't already done so and attach the feed cover plate for your 221 Featherweight or lower the feed dogs on your 222 Featherweight.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThings to remember:  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick, long movements will gain longer stitches in your quilting.  Slow, short movements will result in shorter stitches.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncrease the tension on your presser bar when working with thicker, heavier fabrics.  \u003cspan data-reactid=\".33.1:5:1:$comment10152933270831751_10152933873506751:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\" UFICommentBody _1n4g\" data-reactid=\".33.1:5:1:$comment10152933270831751_10152933873506751:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eI realize it may seem counter-intuitive to increase the pressure on the presser foot, but it is usually required to compress the multiple layers of fabric just enough so that a proper stitch forms. The batting ultimately acts like a spring, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003epulling the thread loop at the eye of the needle closed. This causes the hook to miss the loop resulting in a missed stitch. This increased pressure is released, however, with each up-stroke of the needle (and hopping of the foot) allowing the fabric to be moved in any direction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart out practicing on smaller projects, such as a mug rug or placement and work your way up to a table runner or baby quilt.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen doing a baby quilt or anything larger, you will need to take frequent breaks so as not to heat the motor for too long of time periods.  Breaking a baby quilt into quarters and letting the motor cool completely in between each section is recommended.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger thread spools are advantageous for continual sewing, but they greatly affect tension due to their weight.  Therefore, it is recommended that you use a Thread Stand designed for your Featherweight because it lifts the thread up off the spool and loosely guides the thread to the needle without any added tension. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSend us photos of what you make!  Happy Featherweight Sewing!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/8814\/files\/How_to_free-motion_quilt_on_a_Singer_Featherweight_221_or_222K_large.jpg?5936253474577432488\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/8814\/files\/How_to_free-motion_quilt_on_a_Singer_Featherweight_221_or_222K-2_large.jpg?16990027089829754660\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLOW SHANK:\u003c\/strong\u003e  fits the Singer Featherweight 221, 222K and all low, vertical shank Sewing Machines (i.e. 15, 27, 28, 66, 99, 185, 127, 128, 192, 201, 206, 237, 306, 319, 320, 328, as well as many other brands besides Singer)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eEmbroidery Plate \u0026amp; Hoop are not included.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Singer Featherweight Shop","offers":[{"title":"221","offer_id":35072261783720,"sku":"006016008-221","price":12.95,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"222","offer_id":35072261816488,"sku":"006016008-222","price":12.95,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0430\/3758\/9672\/products\/IMG_1102_b2afb84f-00e5-457f-bb16-46a2256553d6.jpg?v=1594222558","url":"https:\/\/singer-feathwell-com.myshopify.com\/products\/embroidery-darning-foot","provider":"singer-feathwell.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}