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The edge-joining/stitch-in-the-ditch foot is a versatile presser foot that is
most frequently used either to join two finished edges laying side by
side or to stitch “in the ditch” (directly on top of another seam). The
edge-joining/stitch-in-the-ditch foot resembles an all-purpose foot,
except that it has a blade attached to one side that runs straight down
the middle of the foot. Turn the foot over to see how the blade extends
past the point where the toes of the foot begin their upward curve. The
blade is designed as a guide for ensuring precise, accurate stitching.
This foot’s wide needle opening allows for zigzag or other decorative
stitches that join two flat pieces of fabric.
Edge-joining is a technique commonly used with heirloom clothing, wherein two finished pieces are joined together
from the right side, especially when attaching lace to an edge. Of course, attaching lace is not limited to heirloom
sewing. Wherever a project requires an edge, you have an opportunity to use lace to make it more elegant,
including projects like pillow cases, curtains, handkerchiefs, napkins, collars, sleeves, and hems.
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The stitch guide foot is a presser foot designed for maintaining seam
allowances that other feet may not control as effectively. The stitch guide
foot has an odd appearance, but it can be a very valuable tool,
especially when you are trying to maintain seam allowances that may be
wider than what other presser feet typically accommodate. The single
toe on the left side of this presser foot is designed to control fabric,
especially when you are working with multiple layers. The extra wide
needle opening is designed to accommodate a variety of stitches. The
stitch guide—a wide, flat rectangle with marks on it—occupies the right
side of the foot. The marks on the stitch guide occur at 2mm intervals to
allow for the precise gradation of seam allowances. To use this foot, line
up the edge of the seam with the appropriate marking, then apply the
stitch. The guide on this presser foot helps to keep the lines of stitching
stay consistently straight and evenly spaced from the edge, with the
shorter intervals of the stitch guide especially helpful for maintaining
seam allowances around curves.
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