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Word of the Day 3 June 2026

presser foot

nounIndustrial supplies, equipment, and components

The part of a sewing machine which rests on the fabric and presses it down upon the table of the machine and against the feed dog.

Why this one

The source of most stitch problems when it is set wrong, and the first thing an experienced machinist checks.

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