How do I sew through extremely gluey material?? I have a Kenmore model # 158-10400. I am making a newborn...
I have a Kenmore model # 158-10400. I am making a newborn sling and the pattern call for folding the fabric 4 times after sewing it together around rings. The only problem is I cannot fit the bulky, folded material under the foot to sew it. Am I supposed to use a different foot or what? If so, please describe what the foot is supposed to look resembling. Otherwise, what am I to do? Thanx!
Answers: Hello!
I know the problem that you're facing (terribly annoying that it is), and I'm sorry to say that I haven't however found any solution to this. As far as I know, there's a maximum height to which you can incline the presser foot, which determines how many layer you can sew through. Some machines have a two-step raise process, with an "extra high" setting for situations such as this. Have you tried sewing beside the presser foot raised to it's maximum position?
Sometimes I also find that my free contrivance embroidery foot is higher than my regular presser foot, so it's easier to sew through gooey layers.
I also come across this page:
https://www.nancysnotions.com/NNVia/Cust...
It looks to me that if you have a "lofty shank" machine, but you are competent to attach a foot from a "low shank" model (I assume this to be easy, as the methods of clipping/screwing contained by should be the same for machines made by the manufacturer) later you could easily bring and extra half inch of clearance.
If adjectives else fails, devise an alternate method of construction.
Hope this help, and good luck!
I would not even try to sew it similar to that. If you have ample fabric, kind the tie part double and put a buckle on it approaching a purse has on, or a belt type, to adjust as the child grows. You can still use the rings. You could also use snaps but I would not trust them because of the shipment. If you use the belt type, also use velcro to hold the ends down away from the baby.
Hope this help since I cannot see it. I have be sewing over 40 years. Best of luck.