Little Foot -Low Shank - 1/4" Presser Foot - LF101 The Little Foot was designed by a quilter for quilters as an aid to obtain consistent 1/4" seam allowance. The right edge is 1/4" from the center needle position, which gives you an exact 1/4" seam allowance. The left edge is a scant 3/8" from the center needle position. This gives a better tension control, as it will cover more feed dogs on most machines. Little Foot is notched 1/4" in front of and behind needle center as a reference for starting, stopping and pivoting.