Value Added Feet = Value Added Options!
Hi Sewing Friends,
Value Added Feet = Value Added Options!
Did you know that HSN offers the largest accessory packages with their sewing machines than anywhere else? Having additional presser feet on hand saves time and expands your sewing horizon. Considering that most feet have multiple purposes, it makes sense to purchase a machine with a large accessory bundle to maximize your creativity! This month’s Today’s Special (Aug. 2nd) is a perfect example — with 20 bonus presser feet!
For example, with the Double Welt Cording Foot you’ll be able to:
- Sew single welt cord snugly from either side of the presser foot
- Make a double welt cord to use as trim on accessories and upholstery.
Directions
Snap on the Double Welt Cording foot. Simply stitch the first cord, lay the second cord next to it and wrap the remaining fabric over the cord and stitch in place down the center running the presser foot over both cords. The cord will fit nicely in the slots under the foot. Use your duckbill appliqué scissors to trim the leftover fabric. The raw edge will be buried underneath the cording when it’s attached.
- The Blind Hem foot will give you appliqué options in quilting and attaching lace as well as hamming your slacks!
- The Beading foot can sew on beads, pearls or rhinestones by-the-yard!
- The Button Attachment foot will help you sew on buttons, anchor shoulder pads and hold up cuffs!
For example, with the Sew, Cut and Serge Foot you’ll be able to:
- Make flat lock seams. The top area is a stretch zigzag and the bottom portion is the underside of the zigzag.
- Sew, Cut and Finish off the seam making a faux serged edge
Directions
Remove the presser foot and ankle. Using a screwdriver, secure the Cutter foot onto the shank being sure to position the lobster claw clasp over the needle bar. Cut a slice 1.5″ from the edge of the fabric where you want the seam to be trimmed. Open the slice and place the fabric layers under the presser foot to the left of the cutter and the smaller cut portion to the right of the cutter. Lower the presser foot. Select a wide sweeping stitch with stitch width at 6-7mm to clear the foot’s stitch finger.
- The Teflon foot will help you to glide over vinyl, leather and plastic!
- The Roller foot will stitch over stretch knits, fleece and faux fur!
For example, with the Quarter Inch Quilting Foot you’ll be able to:
- Sew even consistent 1/4″ seams for quilting
- Sew a small 1/4″ grid for an interesting surface texture
Directions
For Quilting–Line up the edge of your quilt squares with the edge of your 1/4″ presser foot. For the mini grid–Mark the first row in the direction you want to sew. Line up each subsequent row by lining up the edge of the presser foot with the previous line. The needle penetration will be 1/4″ from the last row.
- The Walking foot will keep multiple layers together when you’re quilting and also help you match plaids, stripes and sew velvet!
- The Darning/ Embroidery foot will allow freehand movement for thread painting, stippling and free-motion monogramming!
WHEN TO WATCH:
August 2nd: A new Today’s Special from Singer
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- 12 p.m.
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See you next month!
I wanted to also mention, that when sewing a name or letters with the signature also use an embroidery needle. I change out my needles accordingly along with my threads,bobbins.
For my jeans I used the Singer denium heavy duty needle with denium thread. I used the first stitch in the first pod to sew my hems on three pairs of Gloria Vanderbelt jeans winter weight and no problem. I find that if I do have a problem thread breakage etc. It is me not the machine.
Merry christmas 2012
Cupatea
the 4423 is still available. Granted you are not getting the extension table and maybe a few less presser feet but you should have the 1,100 stitches per minute. HSN is the sewing shopping place.
Merry Christmas and Happy New year,
Cup a Tea
It is sold out now and I love the machine and extension table. there is also this one. http://www.hsn.com/crafts-sewing/singer-heavy-duty-professional-sewing-machine_p-2165685_xp.aspx
Other wise wait and see what comes up in the future. All three of my machines will sew denium. futura sesq 6000, My Heavy duty 5532 sold out. and my new signature sewing machine 9340. Here is the other
http://www.hsn.com/crafts-sewing/singer-commercial-grade-heavy-duty-sewing-machine_p-5942678_xp.aspx?green=2ddf
Merry Christmas,
I thought I would add this comment here. I bought the Singer Signature sewing machine at the sale price, event price in 11/12. I love this machine and it adds nicely to my sewing machine collection. I have sewn hems on this for Jeans with no problems the presser foot goes right over the sewn side seam bump.
I have also sewn names on robes with this just to see how it would work. With some embroidery thread and some embroidery bobbin thread and two types of stablizer.
Water solvable for the top and tear away for the bottom, I was able to sew a name on a robe came out pretty good. I was really empressed at how this machine just glides along and is quite.
I praticed out most of the decorative stitches and they sewed out nicely as well.
I have this one and love it. I have repaired boat covers with it plus sewed lots of curtains and pillows etc on it. http://www.hsn.com/crafts-sewing/singer-heavy-duty-sewing-machine-with-quilting-table_p-6741152_xp.aspx
Heavy Duty Workhorse Machine needed. Any recommendations? Looking at the Janome 1000HD. I’m replacing a White Jeans Machine from the80’s. Thanks.
Darlene, I’m looking for a machine primarily to hem dresses. I find a serger is to complicated to thread and use so I am interested in the “Talent” and the TSV you showed that have the special feet that cut and serge. What is the difference in the feet so I can determine which singer machine to buy.
I am in the market for an embroidery/sewing machine – HSN offers a great selection and now I’m completely confused. Need advise on brand and selection – please help!
Hi Darlene, I always enjoy your projects and the excitement you bring to HSN when sewing and serging for us. Question: I need a heavy duty workhorse machine that can sew up to 10 layers of denim. Any suggestions? Thanks. Keep up the great work. Speah
Hey Darlene, would you please sent me the cheat sheet andthe flower for fringlefoot and direction forroll up bad. You r so loved . Have a great night. vickey_cook@yahoo.com
Hi Darlene
hope you are felling better, and i can’t wait for national sewing month, I am hoping u have a embroidery machine on specail, i have been wating for this month to purchase one,
Hi Darlene! I’m sure glad that your better. I wanted to inquire if HSN and Singer plan to have another TSV on the futura Quartet embroidery machines before the holidays or perhaps next month for National Sewing Month? My daughter keeps asking me to buy her an embroidery machine and Singer and HSN is what comes to mind. Please let me know.
Darlene~ Glad your surgery went well! I purchased the world launch Signature machine and am having a ball trying out all the 22 feet and the 340 different stiches. Will the “flower foot” and “fringe foot” fit my machine?
HI Georgia Dragon, Good News! Yes! The flower and fringe foot will work on your new Signature machine. Can’t wait to see what you make with your new machine.Hope you’ll post your pictures on FB when you get a minute:)Thank you for watching HSN and for shopping with us! Wishing you years of creativity and enjoyment with your machine.
Congrats everyone on the signuture sewing machine. I did not get in on the deal and wish I had. What a great price it was with all the add ons.
Darlene loved your dress you had on, it was too cute. Congrats on the sell out.
Happy sewing,
Cuppatea
CupaTea, you are so kind to stop by and leave a nice post…. Thank you ! There will be other deals in the future so keep tuning in to watch the sewing shows on HSN. Continue to sew and share your dreams!
HELP! I got the TS Singer Signature sewing machine. Something is very wrong with the tension. On straight stitch, the bobbin thread shows on the top no matter how low I set the tension (even all the way down to 0). On any of the sating stitches, the top thread barely shows on either the top or the bottom… again no matter how I have the tension set. Is this a bobbin tension issue? And if so how can I adjust it. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
I figured out the issue… old thread in the bobbin!
Fun Fun Fun, I’m so glad you were able to super-sleuth your bobbin woes! I really appreciate you sharing the info so others can learn from it:) New sewing thread in upper and lower , new needles, bobbins that go with that machine (in this case size 15) and proper threading all contribute to stitch quality. Double checking all the factors saves time and frustration. Thanks again ! Happy sewing on your new machine!
Help, anybody know how to thread the five thread singer serger? I ordered the 5 thread serger and am having a really hard time getting it threaded. I thought it was supposed to be threaded when it arrived and I have spent the last three days frustrated looking at utube postings trying to get the brown, green and red threads threaded. I just might have to stick with my four thread serger, because this one is a nightmare to thread.
Nana89, I’m sorry that your serger did not arrive threaded.The ‘putting your feet in the fire’ advantage is a feisty attack on your learning curve. Are you using the ‘recipe’ in the CD workbook for the function you’d like to achieve? Have you noticed the helpful lower looper threaders for all three lower loopers? I encourage you to call Singer and ask a rep to talk you through the initial threading if you feel stuck. 1-800-877-7391 You will love this when you get it running properly.
I just received the Singer Signature TSV! I have the wrap and snap directions, bought my supplies and plan on making it tomorrow. Hope to post a picture on Darlene’s FB page when it is completed. Excited!!!
Hi lisabeced, I’m so happy for you and can’t wait to see your Wrap N Snap Project! Can’t wait to see your post! Happy Sewing!
I recently purchased the Singer® Commercial-Grade Heavy-Duty Sewing Machine Item: 951-601. It came w/extra bobbins that are plastic & they don’t fit into the bobbin case! They are too “tall” – I put one in & the Bobbin lid won’t go on – the bobbin sticks up too far! I don’t know what to do. Are there “shorter” bobbins that you can send so I can utilize the machine? I have one metal bobbin that works but it’s really a pain to keep rewinding the same bobbin as I try to work on a large project.
i KBQuilter,
I have the singer commercial Grade Item 176-488 and it came with metal bobbins. I do see yours coming with plastic. I did not see a number size for the metal but maybe try a pack of those and see what happens. You can buy them locally I would think. Make sure they are singer bobbins.
Happy sewing and good luck,
cuppatea
KB QUilter, Something seems off. Your machine does use size 15 bobbins which are higher than the original HD that took the skinnier bobbins but we no longer carry that model. Please contact Singer at 1-800-877-7391 so they can assist you. the bobbin housing may be seated too high but the size 15 bobbins should fit beautifully. Be sure the felt disc didn’t end up on the bottom of the bobbin housing….that would lift the seating.
Darlene,
One more time, please bring back the Anniversity special 160 year I missed it again.
Hang in there tbirdtammy, The 160 should be back at least one more time in Sept. to celebrate National Month of Sewing. Thank you for watching and shopping with HSN!
HI Darlene, I have the 160 and absolutely love it, the only thing I miss is the needle down.I wanted to ask, which is the most up to date Futura and will there be a special pricing on the Futura in the Sept. shows? I would love to have a Futura that does the really big multi-hooping. And with all the software included. I want to make sure I can get one that is the most recent up to date one. Please, I would love your advice on this. Thank you. I did not know you had surgery,hope all is well.Sue
I have just got my six sewing machine for HSN . I love Singer sewing machine. I don’t miss a show of Darlene. I plan my day around the sewing day. I record all the shows. I love to see Darlene I always
Kitten 161, Thank you so much for placing your confidence in HSN and Singer. Now you have a one-stop-shoppe and it’s time to invest in some fabulous materials!!!! Sounds as though you have all your bases covered and could make anything your heart desires! Go for it and post it on FB so we can cheer you on! Thanks so much for your post!
I ordered the today’s special and can’t wait to try it. Please send instructions for the roll up bag, shoe bag and cheat sheet. I am brand new to sewing and just signed up for a local sewing class. Darlene, you inspired me with your demonstrations, so I am going to give it a try. Your talent is amazing!
Hi Julie70212,
I’m so glad to hear that you picked up on the great value of the new Signature sewing machine but I’m even more delighted to hear that5 you signed up for sewing classes!!! The best way to learn is by experience so Bravo and keep me posted on your progress! I’ll send you instructions as soon as I receive your e-mail address Darlene@darlenecahill.com You can also visit Singer’s website for more instructions and projects. Thanks again for tuning in to HSN!
I ordered the Singer signature machine aired Aug 1. how can I get a copy of the stitch guide cheat sheet?
Hi Sew4me—
I have a stitch chart with your name on it! As soon as you send me an e-mail, you’ll be able to print it out and take it for laminating:) I appreciate your note and wanted to thank you for watching HSN!
Hi Darlene,
Watched every time you were on 8/2. Sure enjoy watching you. I have 4 Singers so couldn’t order this time, But could you please send me the snap and wrap directions? What a great project and so very useful. Thanks in advance. I have watched you since you joined HSN. You are so talented and an inspiration to the viewers. Wish you were on more. Talked to you twice on air. Learn so much from you. Will you have Brother machines on in the future?
Happy stitching!
Hi Luv2Sew138,
Thank you so much for being such a loyal HSN viewer for over 15 years! I’m anxious to send you the Wrap ‘N’ Snap instructions as soon as I receive your e-mail address. Send to darlene@darlenecahill.com Thanks also for calling in during a live presentation. Your testimonials really add a lot to the show! I’m not sure when you cn see Brother on-air again but I’ll post when I know.
Thanks again and Happy Sewing!
Hi Darlene, I too purchased yesterday’s TSV and would love any and all cheat sheets/ patterns (including the roll bag/tablet cover and anything else you may have)! You are a wonderful teacher!!! This machine will be my first step into sewing, but I am certain with your guidance and everything this machine can do, I will be ok!
Hi Emsybell,
You made a good choice for your first sewing machine. The Signature is easy to use and has 340 stitches to play with:) I’ll send you the instructions as soon as I receive an e-mail address at darelen@darlenecahill.com
Singer has support on their website as well as mucho info on the web. I’ll help you in any way I can! Thanks again for placing your confidence in me and HSN!
Darlene, please send me the directions for the foot organizer. Beautiful!
Hi Marge1944,
Thank you for watching the sewing segments on HSN! I’m so glad you like the Wrap ‘N’ Snap foot organizer:) I’ll send it to you as soon as I receive your e-mail address. Thanks again and Happy Sewing! Oh, write me at darlene@darlenecahill.com
Hello Darlene, I was so excited about the Singer machines I purchased one for my mom, my daughter and myself! Would you provide me with a copy for the flower as well as the fringe feet? I cannot wait to get started on Christmas gifts?
Oh the wrap & snap would be wonderful too!
Thanks for being so passionate & creative with sewing.
Elaine
Hi Elaine,
A family that sews together, grows together! It’s so fantastic that you, your mom and daughter all sew! What an amazing and creative legacy… not to mention warm and wonderful memories you all will continue to share! Congratulations! I need your e-mail address to send you a bundle of goodies. send a quick reminder note to darlene@darlenecahill.com May all your days be “sew satisfying!” Thank you for writing and for watching HSN!
I was in Vegas last week, in the Cosmopolitian Hotel on the Strip. If you go to the shops inside you will find a shop called All Saints. You will be surprised by their windows. Rows and rows of old sewing machines, and of course SINGERS galore. What a display for machine lovers. Can I have your cheet sheets for the flower and fringe feet and your directions for the roll up bag? Love your videos, suggestions, help.
Of Course Butterfly 7773! Shucks, I was in Vegas for a week in November and didn’t see that display. Did you take pictures? If so, I hope you’ll post some on my FB page:) PLease send me your e-mail address and I’ll dash the instructions off to you. Thanks for tuning in to HSN and for your support of the sewing shows!