Would it be possible to do free motion sewing on my Singer Mon Ami II deluxe 390 machine? I don't have any sort of darning foot and the feed dogs can't drop
You probably could but would need to address the darning foot and feed dog issues.
If you search, you may be able to find a darning foot for your machine or some sort of adapter. A darning foot is necessary because it is shorter in height which allows the fabric to be manipulated by hand. A regular presser foot presses the fabric against the feed dogs and needleplate which mechanically manipulates the fabric.
A lot of machines whose feed dogs do not drop came with a feed dog cover. Yours may or may not have. However, you may check into a Supreme Slider which is a slick sheet that covers the feed dogs and provides only a small hole for the needle. A lot of quilters love this sheet because it provides a slick surface that makes fabric manipulation easier.
Supreme Slider These are available in multiple sizes and from various vendors.
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You probably could but would need to address the darning foot and feed dog issues.
If you search, you may be able to find a darning foot for your machine or some sort of adapter. A darning foot is necessary because it is shorter in height which allows the fabric to be manipulated by hand. A regular presser foot presses the fabric against the feed dogs and needleplate which mechanically manipulates the fabric.
A lot of machines whose feed dogs do not drop came with a feed dog cover. Yours may or may not have. However, you may check into a Supreme Slider which is a slick sheet that covers the feed dogs and provides only a small hole for the needle. A lot of quilters love this sheet because it provides a slick surface that makes fabric manipulation easier.
Supreme Slider These are available in multiple sizes and from various vendors.
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