The fringe foot sometimes referred to as the tailor tacking foot has a raised bar at the front which causes the thread to stand away from the fabric using a simple zig zag stitch you can create beautiful surface texture custom trims fringed flowers and appliques or use it to create traditional tailor tacks if using it for tailor tacking once the thread loops are formed pull the fabric slightly apart and cut what you will have is perfect thread markings on your fabric a definite choi