A presser foot especially designed for sewing next to zippers and boltropes with a straight stitch. Needle will be to the right of the foot. Roping Zipper Foot, left for the Sailrite LSZ-1 ZigZag Walking Foot Sewing Machine.
We find that the left foot is most commonly used.
Note: this foot will not work with the LS-1 Ultrafeed.
Left Roping Zipper Foot for Ultrafeed LSZ-1 is a railroaded pattern
Reduce Seaming with Railroaded Fabric
Most upholstery fabric is 54 inches wide and, if it features a pattern, the pattern is run down the length of the bolt. When upholstering, it generally looks best to run a patterned fabric from the top to the bottom of the piece and from the back to the front. This requires seams every 54 inches on larger pieces like sofas and long boat cushions. Alternatively, a Railroaded fabric pattern can be used to eliminated unwanted seams. The patterns in Railroaded Sunbrellas run across their widths. This makes Railroaded Sunbrella perfect for these longer projects.
In this illustration, the fabric rolls out to cover the cushions without need for a seam.
This is a photo example of the railroaded fabric coming off the roll.
This is a photo example of fabric that is not railroaded coming off the roll.
In this illustration the fabric rolls out vertically, and for this type of single cushion, would require several seams to cover the couch.
BOAT SHOW COMING SOON! Meet most of the Grant clan at the upcoming Annapolis sailboat show in Maryland, Oct 9-13 in tent H. Sailrite has a 40' booth filled with demonstration tools and products for sale. Also be sure to plan a trip to our store which is just across from the show in Eastport (a long walk, but possible). Will will have Ultrafeed machines at the show for those who wish to avoid shipping charges.
