SINGER 2001 TouchTronic - Manual (Page 46)

THE EVEN FEED FOOT
The Even Feed foot improves the feeding of
fabrics that tend to stick, stretch, or slip while
being sewn. The foot feeds top and bottom
fabric layers together so that seams start,
feed and end evenly. At the same time, the
hold-and-lift action makes it ideal for stay
stitching and for topstitching. The Even Feed
foot should always be used with the general
purpose needle plate.
Use It When Stitching:
• Knits, stretch fabrics, synthetics
• Shiny fabrics — vinyls, patents, satins
• Plaids, stripes, patterns
• Bonded fabrics
• Pile fabrics — velvets, fake furs, brushed
fabrics
• Leather and leather-look fabrics
• Dungaree seams, welt and slot seams
• Belts, waistbands, and patch pockets
• Blanket binding and pleats
Do Not Use It When:
• Speed Basting
• Using 2 X
• Sewing with Flexi-Stitch patterns (Flexi-
Stitch patterns illustrated on page 28.)
Preparing Fabric
The Even Feed foot will not correct inac­
curacies in weaving and cutting, so make
sure the grain (of woven fabric) or rib (of
knits) is true when you cut your garment. If
you are sewing a stripe, plaid, or print, cut
fabric pieces to match exactly
at the seam
line. Line up fabric edges (and first stripe)
carefully at seam starts and secure with a pin
placed at right angle to the seam line.
Most short seams do not have to be pinned.
But for seams in plaids and for long or shaped
seams, pinning is advisable.
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