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Setting the Presser Foot for Different Materials
The presser foot will need to be adjusted whenever you drastically change
the thickness of material that you are sewing on. For example, if you sew
a sweatshirt and then sew a T-shirt, the presser foot would need to be
adjusted.
The presser foot is meant to stabilize the material as the needle moves
down through it and then help keep the material off of the needle as the
needle moves back up. Ideally, the presser foot would sit just on the surface
of the material, but that setting may not work for all material types.
For squishy materials like eece or terry cloth, it is often better to lower the
foot a bit more and press into the material.
Symptoms of Poor Presser Foot Height
Having the presser foot set poorly can result in a few sewing issues.
Presser Foot Height Symptom
Too High • Thread breaks
• Poor registration
Too Low • Louder sewing
• Faint lighter halo around designs or dark
fabric (Usually removed with steam, water,
or a light ironing aid)
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