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how do you download i press free and nothing happens
Hello Judy,
You cannot download the class. You will just have to click play on the different sections to watch the class. It is free so you can access it at anytime.
Thanks,
Thank you so much for this instruction. I’ve watched a lot of videos online but this is by far the best. You’vw inapired me to practice on my scraps with the feet you showed us. BTW: I found your website on “the birchcottage” apron page.
Thank you thank you THANK YOU!!!! I really needed that.. too late tonight but tomorrow I am going to get out my big box of feet and go thru them.. I always feel like it would make me look dumb
Can’t wait to get started
not sure how to watch this video
click on free to download the video
click on free to doadload the video
I am excited to try all my presser feet! I’ve got all these different feet and never really knew their true potential. Thank you!!
I said “wow” in every video. I’m a newbie and had no idea the feet had such an impact on the type of stitch. I though it was all the machine. Thank you for the clear explanation and showing the resulting stitches. Would be nice to have a PDF of the foot and the type of stitch next to it.
Learning
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Interesting video good naming of feet instructor not too great
Great Video
I Louise Louis love this class on machine presser feet because it helps know how to use all my presser feet to sew with for different projects , Thank You for this class.
Enjoyed your class. Thank you for making this video.
I am looking for a class on how to sew/serger a hem on stretchy knit fabric.
so many
Good to know
I am a Craftsy member.
What do you mean by “organic” stitches? Is there another name for it?
Learning to sew
New to sewing….brand new but this is a great must know to me.
Thank you Steffani this was very informative.
Very informative. Thank you very much.
I’ll be 82 in a few weeks, but still enjoy sewing and learning new and improved ways to sew.
This was a great, PRACTICAL class. Really enjoyable. Thanks, Steffanie!
I own Cozy Night Quilts like to keep up on things and refreshers
Great class, thanks. I’m sure I will watch it again when I try these feet.
Excited to take this
SUPER helpful and inspiring
do you have classes on embroidery machines?
I liked this class. I didn’t know you could do so much with the gathering foot.
Want to learn the subject matter. Thank you. Paula
Very instructive presentations. However, I was hoping to learn more about my cording feet. I have a very old machine — 1959 Adler 189a — and I was also hoping to see a presentation that used feet that look more like those on my older machine. Is it possible to add some additional sections for feet that come with much older machines?
Great idea having a class like this… I have 2 machines and am confused about which feet go where… I haven’t done much sewing for a long time, might get the machines out again and utilize this class to really understand what does what.
I don’t have a website
Do you have a printable sheet to reference for the different feet and their uses?
I need to know how to identify some of my feet
how much is your class
eazy to use
Well I’m not sure what to say, other than I hope this class doesn’t go to fast
I working off my phone????
Hi can I use a darning foot if my feed dogs don’t drop.
on the invisible zipper closure, how to finish the lower end of fabric right below the zipper end so that there is no small hole there
Great
Good afternoon i have already pay for the class since
Great overview and suggestions. Thank you
I purchased a box of 30+ feet and on the back of the box, it gives a description of each foot directly behind each at the bottom of box. It would be great that any & all sewing classes explain that most machines require oil, grease or both to lubricate moving parts. I grew up learning it but my manuals don’t mention it yet it is very important to know especially how to self-service. Machines will stop working.
I purchased a Premium Membership on July 21, 2021, every time I log in I am bombarded with buying a premium membership ad. I have a receipt. No one to contact, HOPEFULLY SOMEONE CAN fix this error.
I have a lot of feet don’t know what they are for
How do I buy this class?
Hello Glenda,
Thank you for contacting us. I am sorry to hear that you are having issues navigating our site. I am showing that this is a Free class, and does not require purchase.
Please click on the link below to watch a short video on how to use our site:
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Sarah
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Thank you for you inforamtion. Big help to me.
Hi. I am trying to access the video but its not playing. Help
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I working off my phone????
Eager to learn sewing
Hello. I’ve just recently joined craftsy.I’ve been searching for cordoroy pants for such a long time with no luck. So I decided to make my own. I purchased a pattern from the 1940s. I placed and cut out the pattern, but I have no clue of how to put the pieces together. Can you help?
Can I go on the internet and find place where I can find out what each of the sewing feet I have and what each one is used for ,on my PFAFF quilt expression 4.0 machine. I found your class very helpful
How did you determine where that top dot went?
On the rolled hem foot is the fold only doing once or is it folder under the edge and then folding again so that the raw edige is encased? I could not tell exactly from the video – I have so many problems with the rolled hem foot and your tips are great – just need to clarify the number of folds.
Thank you the demonstration was very helpful
I found this really interesting. I would love to see a full garment of each example pthat you instruct…..I bet it is lovely.
Excellent !! Thank you !
Thank you!
thank you
Looking for help with attachments
Something to refer to
Looking for help in using the attachments for my new sewing machine
Very good class I wast looking for a elastic feet thanks
Very informative I am ready to try my newly learned skills. Thank you
I watched Angela Walters making the Rail Fence Quilt. She said to get the free pattern, go to description area. When I did, the pattern wouldn’t open. How can I get this pattern? Thank you,
Bobbi
I want to take tris class, please.
Thanks so much for your class! I have several roll feet, and they are wonderful–UNTIL I need to join seams. How do you use them to join at a seam such that it looks professional? Thanks!
I really enjoyed your videos. However I wanted to know about an overlocking foot that cuts or trims the edge at the same time? I have velour to sew and I wanted to overlock and possibly french seam a house goat/kaftan style garment which will be sat in and housework done it so the seams need to be extra tough. What in your opinion is the best and toughest seam to join velour fabric with please? It’s not thick like in curtains or furniture it’s a light weight flowing velour, if that makes sense. Thanks in advance for any reply you can give. I would like to join your full class eventually after lockdown when I have peace to sew. Lol. But it will depend on other factors too. I will keep it and Craftsy in mind, most definitely. Thanks again.
Lordy, I’ve been using my zipper foot upside down! No wonder it was puckering the fabric 😂
Is there a PDF for all the sewing machine feet that can serve as a reference guide?
Thanks.
Looks like a lot of information !
This was great! Thank you!
Do you have to pay for every class when you have a membership
Hello Lisa,
Thank you for contacting us. I have attached a link you will find helpful on how to navigate the Craftsy site.
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If you have any other questions, please email or contact Customer Service at 888-891-7203.
Sincerely,
Lindsay
Craftsy
What about the other feet?????
Can free classes be saved to the class list in your account?
Hello Customer,
No they can not be saved to class list. That section is just for purchased classes. We will be adding a Playlist Feature where you save certain videos.
If you have any other questions, please email or contact Customer Service at 888-891-7203.
Sincerely,
Lindsay
Craftsy
How do I down load a free class?
How do I get a free class and download it?
Hello Customer,
Thank you for contacting us. You have full access to the class now. You do not need to download it. I have attached a link you will find helpful on how to navigate the Craftsy site.
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Best Regards!
How to download
Hello Laura,
Thank you for contacting us. I see this is a class and it comes in streaming format.
Best regards.
looking forward to learn more