Frequently Asked Questions - PFAFF® Accessories for Home Décor

The PFAFF® Piping Foot for IDT™ is the ideal tool for creating and inserting piping into seams. Its grooves hold the cording in place, allowing you to stitch perfectly next to the cord for a crisp, professional finish on upholstery and pillows.

Yes, the PFAFF® Non-Stick Glide Foot for IDT™ is essential for sewing on sticky materials like vinyl, plastic, or leather. Its special coating allows the foot to glide smoothly over the fabric surface without sticking or pulling.

The PFAFF® Gathering Foot automatically creates soft gathers in light to medium-weight fabrics as you sew. This is a fast and easy way to add decorative ruffles to any home décor project.

For heavy home décor fabrics like upholstery, canvas, or tapestry, you must use a strong, sharp needle. A PFAFF® Jeans/Denim Needle in a size 100/16 or 110/18 is the best choice to penetrate these thick materials effectively.

The PFAFF® Seam Guide with IDT™ is a great accessory for guiding your fabric. It attaches to the machine bed and can be adjusted to any distance from the needle, helping you sew perfectly parallel lines of topstitching on large items like duvet covers.