This foot simultaneously guides and stretches 6 - 12 mm width elastic and sews in in place in one action. Perfect for sports wear, lingerie and other elastic insertion techniques.
 
NB - not for use with automatic needle threaders on category L machines
 
Category B C D E F G J K L
 
How to use:-
Set the grey numbered dial on the foot by aligning the number with the small metal arrow. The higher the number, the more the elastic will be stretched. The stiffness of the elastic will influence the sewing result.
Gently push the dark grey roller towards the numbered dial and lift it up.
Insert the elastic into the longer slot opening on the base of the presser foot.
Turn the roller until the centre groove of the roller matches the width of the elastic so that the elastic will guide straight.
Bring the roller down onto the elastic and click into place by gently pushing it away from the numbered dial.
Attach the foot onto the sewing machine. Set the machine for a regular stitch zig zag stitch. (If you machine has it you can also use the three step zigzag, sometimes known as a tricot stitch). Adjust the stitch width according to the width of the elastic and the stitch length according to thee quality of the elastic and how much gathering is required.
Engage the IDT system.
Place the fabric under the presser foot and sew. The fabric will gather as the elastic is stretched and sewn in place.