What is this.....and how is it used?
09-06-2011, 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by 1234Irene
I found this in a box of my moms stuff while unpacking and setting up my new sewing room. I can't figure out what it is to look online to see how to use it, so naturally, I thought of all you! Can anybody help me? Please?
09-07-2011, 07:32 PM
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It is a ruffler. You can use it to gather fabric or make pleats depending on how large you set the top gage.
A small drop of oil on the hinging parts(wipe off excess) will help it move freely. The one in the photo is designed for a low shank machine- the distance from the base of the fot to the top of the area that clamps to the machine presser foot bar is how you know. Singer Co has free downloadable directions on their site. Directions for these is pretty standard- They have multiple applications and can be a great resource
A small drop of oil on the hinging parts(wipe off excess) will help it move freely. The one in the photo is designed for a low shank machine- the distance from the base of the fot to the top of the area that clamps to the machine presser foot bar is how you know. Singer Co has free downloadable directions on their site. Directions for these is pretty standard- They have multiple applications and can be a great resource
09-08-2011, 12:30 PM
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Irene, that is a ruffler and as far as I am concerned that is one of the best things that someone came up with since sliced bread. I have one and I use it all the time when I am making dresses and skirts for my granddaughters.
09-09-2011, 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by 1234Irene
I found this in a box of my moms stuff while unpacking and setting up my new sewing room. I can't figure out what it is to look online to see how to use it, so naturally, I thought of all you! Can anybody help me? Please?
09-11-2011, 01:34 PM
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Dear Irene,
My face is red :oops: and I owe you an apology. The settings on your ruffler indicate how loose or tight the ruffling will be. I told you the wrong thing.
If you set it on #1 the ruffler will create a gather with every stitch, on #6 the ruffler will create a gather every 6th stitch, and on #12 on every twelvth stitch.
I am so sorry I told you just the opposite. :oops: :oops: :oops:
My face is red :oops: and I owe you an apology. The settings on your ruffler indicate how loose or tight the ruffling will be. I told you the wrong thing.
If you set it on #1 the ruffler will create a gather with every stitch, on #6 the ruffler will create a gather every 6th stitch, and on #12 on every twelvth stitch.
I am so sorry I told you just the opposite. :oops: :oops: :oops:
09-19-2011, 01:19 PM
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Yes, it's a ruffler attachment. Doesn't it look daunting??!!
Late-in-the-day silly thought. Have you been following any of the threads about strangers coming to your door to sell magazines and such. Here's my silly thought... take the attachment with you when answering the door. Don't open the door, just show the attachment through the window. Should scare off some people! :-)
Late-in-the-day silly thought. Have you been following any of the threads about strangers coming to your door to sell magazines and such. Here's my silly thought... take the attachment with you when answering the door. Don't open the door, just show the attachment through the window. Should scare off some people! :-)
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