Suspended Adjustable Guide
This is a high-quality suspending edge guide (or drop-down guide) designed for industrial heavy-duty sewing machines. It is used to maintain precise, consistent seam allowances on thick materials like leather and upholstery by providing a physical "fence" for the fabric edge.
Key Features and Design
- Dual Guide System: Typically comes as a set including both a long straight edge guide and a 14mm diameter roller guide. The roller guide is particularly useful for curved edges or sticky materials.
- Adjustability: The guide can be adjusted left-to-right for various seam allowances and vertically (up to 100mm) to accommodate different material thicknesses.
- Drop-Down/Swing-Away: It is designed to be popped up or swung out of the way when not in use, allowing for standard sewing without removing the attachment.
- Mounting Requirements: This is often sold as a "suspending guide only," meaning an adapter bracket is usually required to mount it to your specific machine's head.
Machine Compatibility
This is a highly compatible "universal" industrial part, fitting many compound feed (walking foot) machines:
- Dürkopp Adler: 69, 204-370, 205-370, 267, 367, 467, 667, 669, 767, 867, and 868.
- Pfaff: 335, 1245, 1246, 1525, 1526, and 591.
- Juki: DNU-1541, 2210.
- Others: Consew 206RB, 255RB, and Cobra Class 26