{"product_id":"kansai-special-17-3970-1-presser-foot-assembly-3-16-in","title":"Kansai Special 17-3970-1 Presser Foot Assembly (3\/16 in)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKansai Special 17-3970-1 Presser Foot Assembly (3\/16 in)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKansai Special spare part 17-3970-1: Presser Foot Assembly (3\/16 in). This is the part of the presser set that touches the fabric from above. Kansai Special shows it in the parts books for FX and DFB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeet come in many shapes and sizes because fabrics, seams and needle spacings differ. The sole has to match the needle plate and the feed dog beneath it, so that the fabric is pressed exactly where the feed dog carries it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansai Special part number: \u003cstrong\u003e17-3970-1\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart name: Presser Foot Assembly (3\/16 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Presser Feet \u0026amp; Parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansai Special parts books that list this part: FX, DFB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom these parts books, our site has pages for these Kansai Special machines:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kansai-special-dfb1404p-flat-bed-12-needle-shirring-stitch-machine-with-table-servo-motor\"\u003eKansai Special DFB-1404P\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kansai-special-dfb1404pmd-flat-bed-4-needle-flat-bed-chain-stitch-machine-with-table-servo-motor\"\u003eKansai Special DFB-1404PMD\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kansai-special-dfb1412pq-1-4\"\u003eKansai Special DFB-1412PQ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kansai-special-fx4404p-cylinder-bed-12-needle-double-chain-stitch-machine-for-attaching-elastic-with-table-servo-motor-copy\"\u003eKansai Special FX-4404P-UTC\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kansai-special-fx4412p-cylinder-bed-double-chain-stitch-machine-for-attaching-pre-closed-elastic-with-table-servo-motor\"\u003eKansai Special FX-4412P\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kansai-special-kansai-special-fx4412p-utc-cylinder-bed-double-chain-stitch-machine-for-attaching-pre-closed-elastic-with-table-servo-motor\"\u003eKansai Special FX-4412P-UTC\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kansai-special-fx4421p-cylinder-bed-12-needle-double-chain-stitch-machine-for-attaching-elastic-with-table-servo-motor\"\u003eKansai Special FX-4418P\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kansai-special-fx4423pw-cylinder-bed-12-needle-double-chain-stitch-machine-for-attaching-elastic-with-table-servo-motor\"\u003eKansai Special FX-4425PW\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing the right part\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeft and right feet are separate parts and are not interchangeable. Where the name gives a side, keep it the same as on the foot you remove. The part number is the safest check: the same number can be used on more than one model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to replace it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA crack in the foot, or a broken toe or edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFabric feeds unevenly or shifts under the foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThread breaks or frays where it touches the foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the pressure and the height of the foot with a scrap of the fabric you sew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMore Kansai Special parts for the same machines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kansai-special-15-4960-0-dfb-1412p-feed-dog-1-4-in\"\u003eKansai Special 15-4960-0 DFB-1412P Feed Dog 1\/4 in\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kansai-special-02-4940-0-rear-puller\"\u003eKansai Special 02-4940-0 Rear Puller\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kansai-special-14-4970-0-dfb-1412p-needle-plate-12\"\u003eKansai Special 14-4970-0 DFB-1412P Needle Plate (12)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kansai-special-15-4970-0-feed-dog-12\"\u003eKansai Special 15-4970-0 Feed Dog (12)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I replace the feed dog when I replace the presser foot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot always, but the two work as a pair. A new foot over worn, rounded feed dog teeth still feeds unevenly, so check the feed dog when you change the foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelated: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kansai-special-presser-feet-and-parts\"\u003ePresser Feet \u0026amp; Parts\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kansai-special-spare-parts\"\u003eKansai Special spare parts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PRIZZI SEWING MACHINE CO.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51105713324197,"sku":"KAN-17-397","price":113.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/7593\/5397\/files\/kp_presser_foot_v2.png?v=1793912248","url":"https:\/\/prizzisewing.com\/products\/kansai-special-17-3970-1-presser-foot-assembly-3-16-in","provider":"PRIZZI SEWING MACHINE CO.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}