Basic Fitment:
Low Shank Feet
Description
The most common mount height for vintage sewing machine and modern entry level sewing machines.
Identification:
- Looking from the side of the machine, the needle enters the fabric at a 90° angle (vertical).
- Measures 3/4″ from the bottom of the foot to the mount screw.
Common Machine Examples:
Singer:
- 15 Class
- 27 Class
- 28 Class
- 66 Class (except 66-1 & 66-3)
- 99 Class
- 101 Class
- 201 Class
- 206
- 221 Class
- 222 Class
- 306
- 319
- 327
- 328
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Singer Slant Needle Feet
Description
Slant Needle Feet are only found on Singer Sewing Machines Starting with the 301 and continuing through the 1980’s when the Singer Sewing Machine division was sold off the first time.
Identification:
- Looking from the side of the machine, the needle enters the fabric at a 9° angle from true vertical like all other machines.
- Measures 1 1/8″ from the bottom of the foot to the mount screw.
Common Machine Examples:
Singer:
- 301
- 401
- 403
- 404
- 500
- 503
- 600 Class
- 700 Class
- 900 Class
- Some 1000-9000 Class
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High Shank Feet
Description
High Shank is a common mount height for industrial sewing machines, some vintage domestic sewing machines and many modern higher end sewing machines.
Identification:
- Looking from the side of the machine, the needle enters the fabric at a 90° angle (vertical).
- Measures 1 1/4″ from the bottom of the foot to the mount screw.
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Snap On & Snap-O-Matic Feet
Description
These feet are removable from the shank either by snapping on or off, or by using a release button depending on the Shank Style.
Description
Shanks are available in Low, High, Slant, and very machine specific designs.
Snap On vs Snap-O-Matic
We can not speak for all sewing machine companies or websites, but we have tried to keep the original Singer Snap On feet and modern Snap-O-Matic Feet separated. As you can see in the accompanying images, the original Singer shank is very narrow in comparison to its modern counterpart. Singer also offered a Slant Needle Snap On system of feet. While it is very close to the same size as it’s Low Shank version they are not the same size and not interchangeable.
Brand Specific Fitment:
Learn More about Elna Sewing Machine Feet Fitment here.
Learn More about Janome Sewing Machine Feet Fitment here.
Learn More about Necchi Sewing Machine Feet Fitment here.
Learn More about Husqvarna Viking Sewing Machine Feet Fitment here.
Learn More about Bernina Sewing Machine Feet Fitment here.