LoriH58

Hi all.
I have a vintage simanco darning foot 121094 that's missing a spring. Anyone ever run into this that could point me in the direction for a replacement? Thanks!

Dressmaker

I would just make one. I have been able to fabricate missing springs using fence wire. There are videos on youtube showing how to make springs and bend wire in general.

Hooligan

In short, no idea and i wouldn't be hopeful in doing so am afraid. And no idea on where to find a similar spring that would work. The Featherweight Shop online sells the foot but is expensive also at $100 imo. Apologies, not really helpful.

WIChix

Music wire may also be used.

LoriH58

I think I am going to try modifying a safety pin, actually. Popped into my head overnight. I'll give that a whirl.
Yeah, they are expensive. I was excited to find it in a box of feet.. only to realize the spring was MIA.

Rocketeer

I have this foot and have used it to give it a try... but I'm curious, could someone school me as to why it's sprung to hold the foot *up* instead of down against the fabric? I cannot figure out why it's constructed that way.