Little Foot TPT That Purple Thang-

Great little tool for keeping fingers away from needle with you have to hold that seam. Also great for turning points and putting the laces in hoodies/jackets.

We all have those little sewing tools that we find ourselves using all the time. This is one of mine. I use it for a myriad of things, including helping to push out corners or pushing the fabric underneath the pressure foot. Being made a plastic, it’s pretty indestructible as long as I keep it out of my cat’s mouth. It could be considered pricey for what you get but considering it can last a lifetime it’s not a bad price!

Yes, it is a cheap plastic thingy that you need if: you quilt, you are an advanced to intermediate sewer, or you are a brave sewer who has sewn through one of your fingers at least once, if you have ever reached for a metal object to unclog or unstick something knowing that the coat hanger or screwdriver that may scratch/rip/poke a hole in something that can't have a hole in it or you don't want scratched Yes, it is a cheap plastic thingy, but that actually gives it a benefit that those metal thingies don't have - it won't ruin anything. When it first arrived, I looked at it and threw it in my sewing cabinet thinking that I might use it someday for something sooner or later. It only took two days to become useful. I have used it to unstick a metal object from between my cabinet and my stainless steel oven - no scratches. I have used it to poke out something stuck in my vacuum cleaner - didn't poke a hole in the hose - and you can wash it and it doesn't rust. I am currently using it to control the ease and the edges of my fabric while sewing curves into blocks in my quilt. I find myself reaching for it frequently. Yes, it is a cheap piece of plastic that may break, and I will replace it every time it does as it is just so useful if you remember that you have it. I am still trying to figure out something useful to do with that hole in the 'handle' area. I guess it may be to hang it around your neck. Perhaps when I am not using it for over 300 seams that may be a good idea. I sew a lot of tissue knits which can be hard to control - perhaps I can release it from my grasp then and hang it around my neck. Another job for the purple thang.

Good for craft such as doll making to use for turning a small cloth doll right side out and stuffing with fiber fill.

Like this, helps get fabric under foot without sewing your,finger as well. Also good for turning projects.

This indispensable tool seems to be the real thing. There are a lot of imitations, but I believe I found the right one. Absolutely necessary tool for quilting and applique.

I've been using "That Purple Thang" a little over 3 mos, & I honestly don't know how I sewed without it. I automatically reach for it every time I sew, and I'm always coming up with new ways to use it. Here are a few: When ironing out your turned piece of fabric, it keeps the edge nice & sharp. Tucking elastic ends into the casing. Would work for ribbon or cord also. Keeping seams from bunching while sewing. Picking lint out of bobbin case. Helping to undo a knot (I used it on a cord piece) I haven't used it for inserting elastic in a casing yet because a safety pin works so well & I'm sure I've forgotten something I used it for but it's enough to say that I love it. It is made of plastic, & I imagine if you don't respect it & try & force it, it could break. But I haven't had any problem with it. If it did, I would buy another.

In March 2020 when there was a shortage of face masks, the public was advised to come up with home made solutions. I always watched my mother sew growing up, but I thought it was too complicated. When the shortage started, I unboxed a sewing machine I had purchased five years ago for my household that was situated in my dining room collecting dust. I watched the machine model instructional videos, and taught my self to sew. Patience and practice are the two key ingredients to my sewing. That Purple Thang has helped me push thicker materials through my hobby machine with ease, and helped me pull bands through tight spots. I use it all the time when I'm sewing in my attic office space. Simple idea, but amazing functionality to give you the patience to start sewing.