Isn't it great when there’s a tool that solves a sewing challenge! That’s just what FOOT #38 does. Officially called the Piping Foot, but think of it as the “UNEVEN FOOT.”
It makes it easy to sew in situations where the foot needs to ride along an uneven surface. This can happen with one side of the foot on a thick area and the other on a thinner one. This could be along thick seam allowances, sewing on tims, or attaching hook and loop tape. An All-Purpose Foot “WOBBLES” as it tries to navigate such uneven surfaces, but with Piping Foot #38, it’s not a problem.
If you take a look at the sole, you’ll see that one toe is thicker than the other. Simply place the thin toe over the thick side and the thick toe on the thin side. This will even things out and keep the foot level. The one thing to remember about FOOT #38 is that it works with a straigh stitch in centre needle position only - no zigzag or decorative stitches!
The “UNEVEN FOOT” is good for seaming, topstitching, and edgestitching anytime you need to EVEN things OUT.
Why use a Bernina Piping Foot?
