Presser foot

How it is used

Used in machine setup; choose a foot suited to the operation and fabric rather than assuming one foot fits all tasks.

Example sentences

1. Lower the presser foot before starting the seam so the fabric is controlled.

   The foot helps hold the material against the feeding system.

2. A narrow presser foot allowed the operator to sew closer to the zip teeth.

   Different foot shapes provide access for different sewing operations.

Common collocations

• presser foot pressure
• zip presser foot

Related terms

• seamThe line where two or more pieces of fabric are joined together, usually by sewing, such as the side seam or shoulder seam of a garment.
• stitchA single loop of thread made by a needle in sewing, or a particular type of stitching such as lockstitch, chainstitch or coverstitch.

More terms: Sewing & Construction

• seam allowance
• overlock
• pleat
• gather
• topstitching
• French seam
• flat-felled seam
• Hong Kong finish
• understitching
• staystitching
• pad stitching
• bar tack