Different machines have separate attachments for different sewing processes such as hemming, gathering, etc., but they operate differently on various makes of machines. They include;

 

 

Machine attachment

Function

1.

Blind hem foot

 

It is an additional attachment basically used for edge finishing of various apparels like trousers and skirts, and home furnishing items like curtains, etc.

2.

Braiding foot

 

It allows lot of flexibility while attaching elastic cord, braid or cord

3.

Button fixing foot

 

It can attach two-holed buttons and four-holed buttons to the material or garment. In this machine, the foot holds the button in place and then attaches the button to the fabric using zigzag stitch

4.

Buttonhole foot

 

It is used for preparing precise buttonholes or binding the raw edges

5.

Circular sewing attachment.

It allows the operator to stitch in a circular pattern using straight stitch, zigzag stitch and any decorative stitches

6.

Cording foot

 

To attach decorative cords and threads, a cording foot is attached to the machine. This foot is designed for stitching closed to a raised edge. It is used for applying cord to the seam.

7.

Hemmer foot

 

It works on the sleek and small edges of fabrics as it automatically curls using either a straight stitch or decorative stitch at the hemlines.  It works for hems which are too small to do by hand. It is best suitable

8.

Ruffling foot

 

It easily makes and attaches ruffles on different types of fabric and finish the fabric edges. This attachment is capable of taking gathered or pleated frills, and will take and apply frills to another section at the same time.

9.

Zipper foot

 

It is the footer used for attaching mainly zips and snap tape.

10.

Gathering foot

 

It is attached to create gathers on a fabric with high speed and precision to create perfect ruffles. This attachment gathers the fabric as it is stitched with fullness locked in every stitch