Sew Through Thick Seams with This Trick

Ever wonder what that little button on the side of the Baby lock "J" presser foot does? Watch as Sara Gallegos shows you how to easily stitch through layers of denim fabric with the leveling pin, or button, on this foot.

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[materialgirl]

For years I have been sewing I had no idea that this is what that button does I wish you would make more videos on different feet and what they can do Love the video thank you.

[ladams]

I am so embarrassed! I am a retired dressmaker, who had a thriving sewing business for 30+ years, who's often wondered what that black button was for, but I never bothered to find out! 🤭 I even BOUGHT a doohickey to put behind the foot to level it and help it sew over thick seams. I recently was blessed to completely redo a room in our new home for my sewing room, but I somehow misplaced said doohickey, and have needed it several times in the past week. Out of frustration, I googled it, and found your video. "Are you kidding me? ", I said out loud. I have had just what I needed right in front of me all these years! I used your tip three times in the last 15 minutes, and it worked like a charm, even at the start of a bulky seam. Thank you so much!

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James K.
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All I use my machine for is hemming my jeans. I always had trouble going over the thick folded seams. After seeing this vid I purchased a new J foot with the leveling button, boy what a difference. Thanks. :)

[jennhoff]

WHAT?!?!?! That's so cool! I wish I could like this video twice!

[hazelkinvig-paul]

This was so cool! I always wondered why it had that button! Thank you so much ... no more broken needles on jean seams! TFS xx

[nickyp]

To go over thick seams, I slow down (take foot off pedal) and use the hand wheel / lift presser foot manually (the same idea) until over the thick part

[barbarawood]

Yes, I have wondered about that button! Now I know! Thanks.

[traceyfieldsend]

BRILLIANT - I came across your video by accident. I have purchased a new machine and have this type of foot not knowing what it was to be used for. Whilst researching how to sew through thick material your link came up. What a bonus. I am excited to try it and then tell my daughter who I bought the same machine for that she too has this facility.

[marley]

Thank you so much, this was driving me nuts, thought my sewing machine was about to break yesterday 😂 now I'll use your front wheel drive solution 👋👋

[weekendhacker]

I have a J foot for my Janome. Never knew what the purpose was of that button so thanks for posting this useful tip!

[pattiann]

Not singling anyone out... But it is amazing how many people who have this foot are totally oblivious to how to use it. Starting at page one of your manual read and apply. Does not matter how many years you have been using a sewing machine...there is always something new to learn. Thanks for the video.

[lindathompson]

Amazing, I've been a baby lock gal for 20 years....odd that no dealers or class instructors mentioned this bit of trivia. Sure beets the matchbook trick!

[rowenabrady]

you can also use a flat button the same thickness and slot it at the back.

[tammygardner]

OMG! Thank you so much! I was looking for ways to make my own hump jumper, and instead you showed me that I had one built into my J foot all along! You're my hero!

[jmpuentes]

OMG. THANK YOU. Had my machine a few years and could never figure that foot out.

[beeootje]

Great tip! Never knew the function of it

[ELLmBEE]

Can't imagine what is going through the small minds of the trolls who down voted this. It's a really good video of a great aid for sewing.

[Plookiss]

Mind blown! I never knew what that was for. Thank you

[conbar]

Had one of these for years and didn’t know this😱

[thepeapod]

Why isn't that widely known? Thank you so much for this video. I looked at my "J" foot and it ha a button! I just have to try this.