Heavy Compensating Foot | 1/8" Left | Drop Feed
The SP18L is an industrial hinged topstitching presser foot with a left-side spring guide. It is designed for single-needle industrial sewing machines to create precise, consistent edge stitching or topstitching at a fixed distance from the needle on the left side.
Key Features
- Spring Guide: Features a built-in guide on the side of the needle that helps maintain an accurate distance from the fabric edge or a previous seam.
- Hinged Design: The foot is hinged to allow it to move smoothly over uneven layers, cross-seams, or varying fabric thicknesses.
- High-Quality Build: Typically made from solid steel and polished to an "ultra-glide" finish for durability and smooth feeding.
- Multiple Sizes: Available in various fixed widths, including:
- 3/32" (2.4mm).
- 1/4" (6.4mm).
- 1/2" (12.7mm).
Machine Compatibility
The SP18L is a universal high-shank industrial foot compatible with most major straight-stitch brands:
- Juki: DDL-5550, DDL-8700, DDL-9000, TL-2010Q, TL-18QVP.
- Brother: B735, B755, PQ1300, PQ1500.
- Singer: 31-15, 191D, 196K, 241, 491D, 591D.
- Other Brands: Artisan, Consew, Janome (1600P series), Reliable, and Jack (A2/A4/A5).
Comparison: SP18L vs. SP18R
The choice between these two depends on which side of the needle your fabric edge will be:
- left side of the needle. Best when you want to guide against an edge to the left.
- right side of the needle. This is the more common version for standard edge stitching