Types of Presser Feet | Definition | MYOG Glossary

Definition:

The presser foot is a component of a sewing machine that holds your fabric in place so  the needle can penetrate the most accurate place on your fabric and it can be fed through evenly. 

There can be many different types of presser feet. Here are a few of the most popular:

• 1/4" Foot
• 1/2" Foot
• Walking Foot
• Satin Foot
• Zipper Foot
• Zig Zag Foot
• Buttonhole Foot
• Piping Foot
• Overcast Foot
• Rolled Hem Foot
• Monogram Foot
• Gathering Food
• Blind Stitch Foot
• Narrow Hem Foot
• Freemotion Foot