Yes, but never push or pull, let the feeder do the work, otherwise there are actually too many layers of fabric for this home machine. For the teflon foot: No, it is not part of the standard delivery. The machine has a 6-tooth claw. For jeans lovers, we also have the Veritas JSA18 (article 1398372) and JSB21 (article 1398373) in our range. You can find more accessories here: www.naehmaschinenshop.ch You can also get information at www.veritas-sewing.com