Janome Gathering Foot 5-7mm Top Load

The Janome Gathering Foot for 5-7mm Top Load machines creates soft, even gathers in lightweight fabrics with minimal effort. Designed for top-loading bobbin machines, this foot features a raised underside behind the needle and a thick bar in front that simultaneously gathers fabric and attaches ruffles to flat pieces, making decorative techniques faster and more consistent than manual gathering.

Key Features

• Creates soft, even gathers in lightweight fabrics with consistent results
• Raised underside behind the needle controls fabric flow for uniform gathering
• Thick bar in front of the needle gathers and attaches ruffles simultaneously
• Designed specifically for Janome top-loading bobbin machines with 5-7mm stitch width
• Ideal for adding ruffles to garments, home décor projects, and quilts
• Works with standard straight stitch for simple, reliable operation
• Compatible with a wide range of Janome computerized and mechanical models

Specifications

This gathering foot is perfect for sewists who want to add soft ruffles and gathers to garments, home décor, and quilting projects with consistent, professional results. Janome backs this machine with a 25-year mechanical warranty, 2-year electrical warranty, and free parts and labor during the first year. OSP Machines is an authorized Janome dealer and provides free support for the life of your machine.

Compatibility

• 2030DC-G
• 2030DC-T
• 2030QDC-B
• 3160PG
• 3160QDC-B
• 3160QDC-G
• 3160QDC-T
• 3160QOV
• 4120QDC 1
• 4120QDC-B
• 4120QDC-G
• 4120QDC-T
• 4300QDC
• 49018
• 49360
• 5124
• 5300 QDC-G
• 5300 QDC-T
• 5812
• 6019QC
• 6050
• 6100
• 6125QC
• 6260QC
• 6300P
• 661
• 712T
• 8050
• 8077
• AMH M100
• C30
• C30W
• Classmate S-750
• DC1018
• DC1050
• DC2012
• DC2013
• DC2014
• DC2015
• DC2015
• DC2019
• DC3050
• DC4030P
• DC5100
• HD-3000
• HD-3000 Blac

  Frequently Asked Questions

  What is the difference between this foot and a ruffler attachment?

  This gathering foot creates soft, subtle gathers in lightweight fabrics and is ideal for delicate ruffles. A ruffler attachment creates more dramatic, pronounced gathers and pleats with adjustable fullness settings. For heavy gathering or multiple layers, a ruffler is recommended.

  How do I know if my Janome machine uses 5-7mm top-loading bobbins?

  This foot is designed for Janome machines with top-loading bobbin systems and a maximum stitch width of 5-7mm. Check your machine's manual or the compatible machines list to confirm compatibility. Janome also makes versions for 9mm machines and front-loading bobbin machines.

  What types of fabric work best with this gathering foot?

  This foot works best with lightweight fabrics such as cotton lawn, voile, chiffon, and lightweight quilting cotton. For heavier fabrics or more dramatic gathers, a ruffler attachment is recommended.

  Can this foot gather fabric and attach it to a flat piece at the same time?

  Yes, the gathering foot is designed to gather one layer of fabric while simultaneously attaching it to a flat layer underneath. The thick bar in front of the needle creates the gather while the raised underside controls the fabric flow.

  Is this gathering foot covered under my Janome warranty?

  Janome accessories are backed by a 25-year mechanical warranty, 2-year electrical warranty, and free parts and labor during the first year. OSP Machines is an authorized Janome dealer and provides free lifetime support for all Janome products.