While piping adds interest and definition to a project, it can also pose a stitching challenge -- unless foot #38 is used! This foots is ideally suited for fine uncorded piping on medium to heavy-weight fabrics. A ridge in the sole of the foot under the left edge provides a guide for the piping edge. The right hand side of the sole is hollowed out, allowing the free passage of the added thickness of the piping Use this foot for straight or curved piping applications. Piping can also be successfully applied to corners with the help of Foot #38 Use this foot also for edge stitching along bulky trims such as webbing, strapping and hook-and-loop tape.