How to Use the Open Toe Free Motion Spring Foot
CREATIVATE Education
July 22, 2025
How to Use the Open Toe Free Motion Spring Foot
The Open Toe Free Motion Spring Foot is designed to give you excellent visibility and control when doing free-motion quilting, thread painting, or free-motion embroidery. Its open front makes it easy to see exactly where your needle lands perfect for stippling, outlining, sketch-style stitching, or following printed designs on fabric.
The built-in spring action prevents the fabric from lifting with the needle as each stitch forms, which helps reduce skipped stitches and prevents breakage when working with specialty or heavier threads.
Why Use the Open Toe Free Motion Spring Foot?
- Clear visibility for following patterns, motifs, and detailed shapes
- Better fabric control during free-motion work
- Spring mechanism keeps the fabric flat and reduces thread breakage
- Ideal for:
- Stippling
- Free-motion quilting
- Thread painting
- Free-motion embroidery
Tips for Best Results
- Use the correct needle for your thread type (especially metallics or heavy threads).
- Lower the feed dogs to allow free-motion movement.
- Move the fabric smoothly and steadily under the needle.
- Keep your hands relaxed—let the foot and machine help guide your stitches.