The Elastic Foot effortlessly guides and stretches narrow elastic (1/4-1/2”, 6-12 mm) as you sew it onto fabric, ensuring even tension and a professional finish. It's perfect for activewear, lingerie, and other projects requiring precise elastic insertion, making it easy to achieve comfortable, flexible seams.
How to Use:
How to Use the Elastic Foot
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Set Up the Machine Select the desired stitch on your overlock machine.
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Insert the Elastic
Loosen the tension screw at the front of the Elastic Foot to release the roller’s tension.
Insert the elastic into the foot, ensuring it fits securely.
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Attach the Foot Snap on the Elastic Foot and pull the elastic so it extends behind the foot.
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Adjust Tension Tighten the tension screw to stretch the elastic to the desired amount.
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Secure the Elastic Turn the handwheel to sew the first few stitches, securing the elastic in place.
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Position the Fabric and Sew Place the fabric under the foot and sew, attaching the elastic to the fabric with even, consistent tension.
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Check and Adjust Examine the stitch and adjust the tension as needed for a perfect finish.
Note:
Adjusting the Stretch of the Elastic
- For more stretch: Turn the tension screw to the right.
- For less stretch: Turn the tension screw to the left.
Tip: Do not stretch the fabric while sewing, as this may distort the final result.
The Elastic Foot makes it easy to guide and stretch narrow elastic (1/4-1/2”, 6-12 mm) for a professional, comfortable finish, perfect for activewear, lingerie, and other elastic insertion projects.
Guaranteed to fit Husqvarna Viking sewing machine models:
Amber Air S100
Alternate Part Numbers: 413306045