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How to Choose a Presser Foot for Industrial Sewing Machines

By Aashu, owner of Stitch Partner, a store for industrial sewing machine spare parts in India.

P5Q adjustable shirring and gathering presser foot for industrial sewing machines

What a presser foot does

The presser foot holds fabric flat against the feed dog so every stitch is even. A bent, worn or wrong foot shows up as skipped stitches, puckering or fabric that drifts off the line.

Match the foot to your machine first

Check three things before ordering: the machine type (single-needle lockstitch or overlock), the brand and model, and the shank style. A foot that looks right can still be the wrong fit for your machine.

Pick the foot by the job

When to replace a presser foot

Replace it if the sole is scratched or bent, the screw will not hold, or stitches skip even with a fresh needle and correct thread tension.

More spare parts

Browse presser feet for sewing machines, JACK spare parts and Pegasus spare parts at Stitch Partner. Delivery across India, with cash on delivery available.

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