Sideways stitch like a zigzag?

No, it actually sews in all directions..instead of just forward and reverse!

I know my machine does that but I've never used it because I didn't know of any application for it. I have a Babylock Ellegante. I think I'll give it a try next time I make a strap for a bag. Wonder how it would work for quilting!

Same here. Now I wonder if any of my machines can do it. How long has this been out?

Pfaff has had directional stitches for years. You could design with other stitches, including fancy and directional stitching. Now even that is probably automatic. My 1475 had directional stitching - that was over 20 years ago. 2170 has it, too.

Me too. I've learned something new today. Sounds like fun, but I'm still not convinced the few applications would make a difference in whether I purchased a machine with this feature or one with out.

I don't have a modern Brother sewing machine, but I have seen where you can sew a diagonal stitch on regular machine. but have forgotten where I saw this and also forgotten the settings. This was demo on mitering corners.

I've had a number of Pfaff machines over the last 20 years, and they all had side to side stitching. I have never used it. Always figured I would try it out someday, but just never have. I have loved all my Pfaff machines.

My Brother Innovis 650Q has the sideways sewing feature, but what sold me on it is the needle threader and the ability to sew four alphabets in many different sizes. To be honest I have not found a use for the sideways sewing yet.

I'm so glad that this was brought up. I have a quilt that I want to quilt squares on, and I just checked my Brother Innovis 4000D and it does it, so I won't have to try to FMQ the squares, I can just do them without turning the quilt. I hope it works well--I tried it on some scraps and it seems to do it.