I love playing with the flower stitch foot. If you’ve never used this foot, I can guarantee it is way too much fun. But did you know that you can use this foot with water soluble stabilizer to create all sorts of decorative effects?
The Flower Stitch Foot is only available for machines with a low shank and as you can see from the photo, the foot is bulky so attachments that are already fitted to your machine such as an inbuilt even feed foot, may cause problems when trying to attach the foot.
Although traditionally used for creating small circles on fabric for decorative use, the Flower Stitch Foot can also be used with water soluble stabilizer to create great fringes and dangly things.
And this is how it’s done …
On a piece of water soluble stabilizer, using your Flower Stitch Foot select a utility or satin stitch on your machine and sew a number of circles in random sizes. You will also have to sew a straight stitch underlay to help hold the shape of the stitches once the water soluble stabilizer is washed away.
Draw your fringe design on a separate piece of water soluble stabilizer.
Cut out your circles (but don’t rinse yet) and position them on the piece of stabilizer you used to draw your fringe design. A dab of water will hold them in place.
Using either straight stitch, free motion stitching or a decorative stitch, sew rows of stitching to attach the circles. Remember, if you are using decorative stitches, you will need to sew a straight stitch underlay so the stitches don’t unravel when the stabilizer is washed away.
Rinse away the stabilizer, allow the piece to dry, and press with an iron, and . . . voila!
This technique, along with other great techniques, can be found on my instructional dvd Titivations. Find it in the Instructional DVD Section of the store.
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I have a Brother 1500D. Can you please tell me if this is compatible with my machine as I have the chance of getting one from an acquaintance.
Thanks
Hi Dawn, the foot only fits machines with a low shank. I’m not familiar with your machine so if you’re not sure what type of shank it has call your local dealer and they should be able to tell you.
I just recently acquired a flower foot and have been playing. 1 problem. The needle does not pick up the bobbin stitch on the right side bite on the widest stitches. My machine width bite goes from # 1 to #7. There is no problem until I try to go wider than 3.5. What do I have to do?
Found your site when I googled the flower stitch foot from the thread studio news letter. Very creative- I’m creating a shortcut to your site & will be back to explore more of your site.
I’m glad you found me Linda – I hope you enjoy