The Bernina Tailor Tacking Foot #7 has many uses....only one of which is tailor tacking.

If you are using this foot for Tailor Tacking, the foot has a ¼ inch metal ridge that runs down the middle of the foot If you stitch just a few zig zag stitches and then clip the thread, these threads are now your marking points . These "marking points" show you where to place darts, pockets, etc. when garment sewing.

BUT, This foot can also be used to create decorative effects such as fringe. Easily add that va va voom of embellishment to your next applique or creative project. Achieve additional dimension by changing up your upper thread.