This presser foot is used for stretch fabrics (such as knits), hard-to-feed materials (such as vinyl-coated fabric) and unevenly fed material (such as quilting or fabric with a nap).
The Compact Guide Edge Sewing Foot is used for patchwork quilting, edge stitching during dressmaking (in the case of sewing waistbands and neckbands), outline quilting, and single lap stitching.