High Shank Guide foot (AKA Stitch in the ditch) (right)
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This is an industrial right-sided stitch-in-the-ditch guide foot (also known as a compensating foot) designed for single-needle lockstitch sewing machines. It features a built-in guide that follows a seam line to ensure perfectly straight stitching directly in the "ditch" or at a precise edge.
Key Functions & Uses
- Stitch-in-the-Ditch: The right-side guide helps maintain flawless alignment when joining two pieces of fabric or stitching directly into an existing seam line.
- Waistband Construction: It is frequently used for attaching and finishing waistbands on pants or skirts, providing the precision needed for a professional "buried line" look.
- Edge Stitching: Excellent for narrow edge stitching and topstitching on collars and cuffs where consistent distance from the seam is required.
- Material Versatility: Suitable for a wide range of fabrics, from delicate silks (often using a rubber wheel variant) to heavy-duty materials like canvas, twill, and leather.
Machine Compatibility
Theis is a universal high-shank foot compatible with almost all major brands of industrial single-needle lockstitch machines:
- Juki: DDL-5550, DDL-8700, DDL-8300, DDL-9000, and TL-series straight stitch machines.
- Brother: B705, B755, S7200, and DB2-series.
- Singer: 191D, 241, 251, 281, and 591D.
- Other Brands: Jack (A2, A4, F4), Siruba, Consew, and Yamata