The S518 Hinged Invisible Zipper Foot is a specialized presser foot designed for professional installation of invisible (concealed) zippers on industrial sewing machines. This foot allows the zipper coils to roll slightly while sewing, enabling the needle to stitch extremely close to the zipper teeth for a clean, nearly invisible finish.
The hinged design provides improved flexibility when sewing over seams, thick layers, or uneven fabric surfaces. This helps maintain consistent pressure and smooth feeding, reducing skipped stitches and ensuring precise zipper alignment.
Manufactured for durability and accuracy, the S518 invisible zipper foot is ideal for garment manufacturing, tailoring, bridal wear, dressmaking, alterations, and fashion production. It allows professionals to achieve a perfect concealed zipper installation on dresses, skirts, pants, cushions, and other sewn products.
Whether you're working in a production sewing environment or a professional tailoring shop, the S518 Hinged Invisible Zipper Foot helps deliver polished, high-quality results with every zipper installation.
Product Features
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Part Number: S518
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Type: Hinged Invisible Zipper Presser Foot
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Designed for concealed / invisible zipper installation
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Dual grooves guide zipper coils for precise stitching
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Hinged construction allows smooth sewing over seams and uneven fabrics
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Enables close stitching along zipper teeth for professional results
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Durable metal construction for long-lasting use
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Ideal for industrial garment production
Common Applications
The S518 Invisible Zipper Foot is ideal for sewing:
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Invisible / concealed zippers
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Dress and skirt zippers
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Formal and bridal garments
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Fashion apparel
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Home décor cushion covers
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Tailoring and alteration work
Machine Brand Compatibility
This presser foot is compatible with many industrial single-needle lockstitch sewing machines, including:
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Juki
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Brother
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Consew
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Singer
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Seiko
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Yamata
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Typical
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Jack
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Highlead
Compatible Machine Models (Examples)
Common machines that may use this presser foot include:
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Juki DDL-5550
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Juki DDL-8700
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Juki DDL-8500
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Brother DB2 Series
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Consew 206RB Series
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Singer 111W Series
(Compatibility may vary depending on machine subclass and presser foot system.)
FAQ Section
What is an invisible zipper foot used for?
An invisible zipper foot is designed to install concealed zippers by allowing the needle to sew very close to the zipper coils for a hidden seam finish.
What does the hinged design do?
The hinged mechanism allows the presser foot to move smoothly over thicker seams and uneven layers, improving fabric feeding and stitch consistency.
Can this foot be used on industrial sewing machines?
Yes. The S518 invisible zipper foot is designed for industrial single-needle lockstitch sewing machines.
What types of projects use invisible zippers?
Invisible zippers are commonly used in:
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Dresses
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Skirts
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Pants
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Formalwear
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Bridal garments
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Decorative pillow covers
Do I need a special zipper for this foot?
Yes. This foot works best with invisible (concealed) zippers, which are designed to hide the zipper teeth within the seam.
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