presser foot
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of presser foot
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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He studied the small heap of light blue cloth still held in place by the machine’s presser foot.
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
Coughing from the sweatshop’s foul air, Fannie dropped the presser foot onto a new seam.
From "Fannie Never Flinched" by Mary Cronk Farrell
A type of retractable thimble or presser foot was used to hold the fabric down as required.
From The Invention of the Sewing Machine by Cooper, Grace Rogers
Sewing Machine Conveniences.—Always leave a piece of cloth under the presser foot of the sewing machine.
From Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada by Ritter, Thomas Jefferson
Loosen the tension on the presser foot, use fine thread with light tension.
From Textiles and Clothing by Watson, Kate Heintz
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