Originally Posted by
charmpacksplus
I think it holds the fabric down close to the plate even though it doesn't press it down like a regular presser foot. Without it the fabric would pop up higher and you'd have a mess. And you might run over your fingers.
But you could try it and let us know what happens :-)
Yep, that's been my experience as well, it keep the sandwich from flopping up and down so much.