{"id":1483,"date":"2020-07-01T11:19:57","date_gmt":"2020-07-01T10:19:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gursewingmachines.com\/blog\/?p=1483"},"modified":"2020-07-01T11:19:57","modified_gmt":"2020-07-01T10:19:57","slug":"sewing-foot-focus-the-roller-foot-hd-makes-leather-and-vinyl-sewing-so-much-easier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gursewingmachines.com\/blog\/sewing-foot-focus-the-roller-foot-hd-makes-leather-and-vinyl-sewing-so-much-easier\/","title":{"rendered":"Sewing foot focus: the Roller Foot HD makes leather and vinyl sewing so much easier!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>It\u00a0also makes sewing curves a breeze&#8230;<\/h2>\n<p><strong>The &#8220;HD&#8221; stands for Heavy Duty which highlights the robustness of this foot and its shape originates from an industrial sewing machine attachment.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1486\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gursewingmachines.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Janome-Roller-Foot-HD-Category-D.jpg\" alt=\"Janome Roller Foot HD Category D\" width=\"200\" height=\"203\" \/>This advanced new foot can smoothly control materials such as leather and vinyl which are a risk to catch in the feed dogs. When using this foot, the base of the needle is clearly visible, making your work easier.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s for high speed straight stitch machines: for 9mm\/7mm high shank models.<\/p>\n<h3>The HD Roller Foot<\/h3>\n<p>An innovative new foot that can smoothly control materials\u00a0such as leather and vinyl which are prone to catch. When\u00a0using this foot, the base of the needle is clearly visible,\u00a0making your work easier.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gursewingmachines.com\/janome-category-d\/janome-roller-foot-hd-category-d-40646-ac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Buy the HD Roller Foot \u00bb<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1487\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gursewingmachines.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Smooth-feeding-of-fabric.jpg\" alt=\"Smooth feeding of fabric\" width=\"200\" height=\"137\" \/>Point 1 &#8211; Smooth feeding of fabric<\/h3>\n<p>Because the roller holds the material while rotating,\u00a0materials such as leather and vinyl are fed smoothly.<\/p>\n<p>Also\u00a0makes sewing curves a breeze.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1488\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gursewingmachines.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Thick-piping-cord-can-also-be-sewn-with-the-needle.jpg\" alt=\"Thick piping cord can also be sewn with the needle\" width=\"200\" height=\"122\" \/>Applications: piping<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Thick piping cord can also be sewn with the needle\u00a0directly beside the cord, with no interference from the foot.<\/p>\n<p><em>*Can be used with piping cord which is 17mm or less in\u00a0diameter.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1490 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gursewingmachines.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/The-Roller-part-is-retractable.jpg\" alt=\"Adjust roller position relative to needle position\" width=\"200\" height=\"104\" \/>Point 2 &#8211;\u00a0Adjust roller position relative to needle position<\/h3>\n<p>For great sewing results, position the roller and needle\u00a0close to each other. As well as the role of holding down\u00a0the fabric, this has the effect of keeping the stitch length\u00a0as uniform as possible.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>With sharp curves, setting a short stitch length is also effective.<\/li>\n<li>Test sewing and then adjusting thread tension and stitch length is recommended.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1496\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gursewingmachines.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Tutorial-the-roller-part-is-retractable.jpg\" alt=\"Tutorial - the roller part is retractable\" width=\"200\" height=\"134\" \/>Point 3 &#8211; The\u00a0roller part is retractable<\/h3>\n<p>The roller can be retracted to the left side to make a\u00a0space around the needle and allow for easier threading.<\/p>\n<p>The roller part can be moved while pushing the screw at\u00a0the top of the foot.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1497\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gursewingmachines.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Sewing-tutorial-The-handling-of-delicate-materials.jpg\" alt=\"Sewing tutorial The\u00a0handling of delicate materials\" width=\"200\" height=\"202\" \/>Point 4 &#8211; The\u00a0handling of delicate materials<\/h3>\n<p>When working with delicate materials such as leather,\u00a0enamel and vinyl, you can place a thin layer of paper\u00a0between the roller and the feed dogs in order to prevent\u00a0leaving marks on the material.<\/p>\n<p>If the pressure is too strong,\u00a0scratches or damage to the roller may also occur, so\u00a0adjusting foot pressure to recommended values is advised.<\/p>\n<p><em>(For recommended foot pressure for each sewing machine,\u00a0please refer to the Roller foot instructions).<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gursewingmachines.com\/janome-category-d\/janome-roller-foot-hd-category-d-40646-ac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Buy the HD Roller Foot \u00bb<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Telephone\u00a00121 359 5335 or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gursewingmachines.com\/blog\/top-sewing-tips-that-you-might-just-find-to-be-really-useful\/info@gursewingmachines.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">email<\/a> GUR Sewing Machines now!<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u00a0also makes sewing curves a breeze&#8230; The &#8220;HD&#8221; stands for Heavy Duty which highlights the robustness of this foot and its shape originates from an industrial sewing machine attachment. 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