The Janome Darning Foot (Closed Toe) 9mm, also known as the embroidery foot, is designed for “free hand” embroidery and darning, ensuring proper stitch formation while minimizing skipped stitches and puckering. It also provides finger protection as you freely move your fabric under the needle. This foot is especially helpful for beginners learning freehand embroidery. For improved stitch visibility, the open toe version is available and is particularly popular with quilters.