National Sewing Month: Presser Feet Tips
Happy National Sewing Month! Here at WeAllSew we’re celebrating through the month of September with sewing machine inspiration, tips, tutorials, and 4 weeks of fun giveaways. In our last week of posts we’re taking a closer look at sewing machine presser feet and accessories. There are so many BERNINA specialty feet and accessories that are made to help you sew your best projects, and these are just a few of our favorites! Keep reading to the bottom of the post to find out how to enter this week’s fantastic giveaway for your chance to win our fantastic prize package!
Why are there so many different presser feet? There’s more than one reason why you should consider exploring the many presser feet and accessories available to you as a BERNINA sewist, and you can learn more here.
Useful presser feet are not restricted to sewing machines! Overlockers also offer options for specialty feet, allowing to expand the creative possibilities it offers.
Historically, couching was a hand-sewing embellishment technique used to adorn tapestries creating visual interest and flair. This form of embroidery involves stitching heavier strands of cord, yarn or trim to a textile surface. Adapted to machine sewing, this is a fun way to add decoration to your projects! Learn all about three BERNINA presser feet for couching in this post.
There are specific applications where a precisely sewn quarter-inch seam is necessary, such as patchwork or some crafts. BERNINA offers six different patchwork quarter-inch seam feet to fit the needs of any sewist or quilter and suit your work style. Let’s walk through a brief history of BERNINA Patchwork Feet in this post!
If you’re going to be sewing any kind of zipper you’ll definitely want to use one of BERNINA’s zipper feet. Meet the zipper feet and learn how to use them here.
Sewing the perfect circle is as easy as getting to know the BERNINA Circular Attachment #83.
If you need to see exactly where you’re sewing those pretty decorative stitches, read up on these tips to stitching with Clear embroidery foot #39.
How can a simple stitch plate affect your stitches? The stitch plate is something we put on and forget as we sew on our merry way. So, what’s special about a stitch plate? A lot—let’s take a closer look in this post explaining the difference in stitch plates.
Making embroidered eyelets with Eyelet Set #82 with Eyelet Foot #92 is the easiest free-motion technique you’ll ever sew, and the results will be beautiful the first time you try it! You can create embroidered eyelets to adorn all types of projects from clothing to bags to belts. Learn how in this post all about Eyelet set #82.
Creating gathers or pleats for voluminous skirts or trims can be tedious. If you’re looking for a simple solution, the ruffler may be exactly what you need.
One of the most often used BERNINA presser feet is Edgestitch Foot #10/10C/10D. Use it for multiple techniques from topstitching, to joining laces to making tucks. See how you can use this versatile foot to join edging or trim with this simple tip.
Free motion quilting with rulers is a technique to help you sew straight lines and clean curves. Learning this technique still requires a unique skill set. The most beneficial tool for this technique is Adjustable Ruler Foot #72. This presser foot was specifically designed for working with acrylic rulers. Learn all about Rulerwork with Adjustable ruler foot #72 here.
Add multiple decorative cords, small ribbons, or floss directly to your sewing project with this technique! Learn about Flat Couching With Cording Feet here.
At first glance, Blindstitch Foot #5 and Edgestitch Foot #10/10C/10D appear to be the same. A closer look in this post shows differences in the feet that relate to the purpose of each one.
National Sewing Month Week 4 Giveaway!
The giveaway is now closed to comments. Congratulations to our Week 4 WeAllSew winner, fan @redhairedlady!
One lucky WeAllSew reader will win this fun package featuring sewing tools and accessories! You could win your very own BERNINA Limited Edition Golden Presser Foot #1!
All you have to do is post a comment below and answer the question, “Which presser feet or accessories would you like to learn more about?” The the giveaway is open for comments through Sunday, September 29.
The giveaway is open to residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia. One comment per fan. Comment must be submitted to the WeAllSew.com blog by Sunday, September 29, 2019 at 11:59 PM Central Time. Winner will be chosen randomly. Winner will be notified by email and will have 48 hours to contact to claim the prize.
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159 comments on “National Sewing Month: Presser Feet Tips”
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I have an Artista 730 and a 215. I was originally told that the feet would be interchangeable. Now, I am not so sure about that. I’d like to know which ones, if any, are interchangeable.
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I would like more on using the feet with rulers for quilting!
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I would love to have more information on the Bernina Stitch Regulator. I often have issues using this attachment. Also, more information on uses for Foot #29.
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I would like to learn about the adjustable ruler foot
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I would like to learn more about Clear embroidery foot #39 – I think this would be good to use when I do quilting or even applique on my projects.
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I would like to have more information on the #10.. Edgestitch Foot. I could use this for my granddaughter’s clothes, if I knew more. The zipper feet intrigued me. Thank you. I love my Bernina, even if it is a smaller model!
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I would like more details on how users use the#10D foot.
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I want to learn everything! But…the binding foot would be very helpful for quilts. Thank you.
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97d and its uses
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I would like to learn more about Teflon feet for sewing on vinyl
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Invisible zipper
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I love the Big Book of Feet and video tutorials for each Bernina foot.❤️
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I like ‘The Big Book of Feet’ as well! My goal is to have one of each foot in my collection and I’m over 80% there.
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I am most interested in the blind stitch and the edge stitch feet. I really could use both of them.
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Adjustable stippling foot #73
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I’d like to learn more about the binding feet! I think they (or one of them) might be very useful for binding placemats, pot holders, etc.
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#83 circular attachment
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Following. I would like to learn about this foot also.
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I am interested in working with rulers.
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I do a lot of free-motion quilting so would love to learn about ruler work with the #72 foot
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I inherited some older feet with no numbers on them, I’d love to know more about them!
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The button hole attachment
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I would like to learn more about the #22 and #25 flat couching feet and some projects ideas. Thank you!
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Would love to see videos on the various feet and how to utilize some of the specialty feet
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As a quilter, I would like to know more about the patchwork feet. I have the quarter inch foot but would like to know about the others that would be useful.
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I’d love to learn more about the couching foot.
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Would love to learn tips for using the binding foot/attachment.
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Binder attachment for unfolded bias tape #88
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I would like to learn more about the new #73 micro stippling foot
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I would like to learn more about binder foot #88. I’m mostly curious about how I might be able to use the foot to apply knit ribbing/binding to a knit garment.
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I like collecting feet and I still don’t have the #22 cording foot. It looks like lots of fun!
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I would like to learn more about ruler work with presser foot #72, looks hard to do but also fun!!!
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Interested in the walking foot. Does it really make a difference?
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I would like to learn more about the edge stitch foot. I have may favorite uses but I think there must be more!
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I am so pleased with my 97D foot. It is the best 1/4″ foot. I never worry about my corners either.
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I would learn more about presser feet ruler and 5 love my Bernina sew or embroidery almost every day
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I would like to learn more about the binding tools. Binding is my least favorite part of making a quilt and I’m hoping that maybe with a binding attachment and foot I wouldn’t find adding binding to be such a chore.
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I’m interested in learning g more about narrow hemming feet.
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I would like to learn more about the Bernina Circular Attachment #83 foot.
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I would like to learn more about 97d…love my new 780 machine. Learning new stuff every time I turn it on but all these presser feet are confusing.
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I am interested in learning more about narrow hemming feet. Also interested in learning about a rolled hem.
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I would like to know more about the hemmer feet.
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I would like to learn more couching and echo quilting.
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I would like to know more presser foot #11 and decorative work with cordonnet thread
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It’s really very hard to chose just one. All of them speak to me whispering of future projects. 🙂 I think I am most interested in the eyelet “set” , circular attachment and edgestitch foot….but mainly the eyelet.
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I am interested in learning more about the zipper foot and couching.
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I’d love to know more about the button sew on foot.
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I am interested in the pintuck feet for sewing on fine batiste fabric. I need some no=pucker tips, please!
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I absolutely love #55 for quilting the vines around the boarder of a quilt then going back and free motion quilting in leaves. It gives me very even stitched in a curvy vine.
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I’d like to learn more about the circular attachment #83.
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Hello maraday: this tutorial might be interesting for you: https://weallsew.com/circular-applique-the-easy-way/
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I would like to learn more about the cording foot.
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I would like to hear more about the rolled hem feet and the size differences and uses for each foot. Thanks!
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I’d love to know more about the couching foot. Do I need all three of them?
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I have the Binding Foot but haven’t used it yet on either of my machines- B880 or B590. I’d like to be able to feel capable of using this remarkable foot. Perhaps a how-to video or lesson project with this foot would be the jump start that I need. 🙂
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I am interested in the ruffler and the bias binder feet/accessories.
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I would like to know about hemming. I want to make 1/2 inch or 1 inch hems on cotton fabric. What presser foot would do the job. They all seem to make such narrow hems..
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I am so interested in the couching foot
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I would like to know more about uses for in addition to their primary use. I.e. 12C _i bought it for large piping even though its listed as a bulky overlock(so no idea how to use it for its intended purpose). And I also saw that you can use it for couching in a recent post! I think it also workstation a top stitch guide as it has one Sid thinner than the other…..so I’d like to learn new uses, ways to get more mileage out of feet!
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I would like to learn more about the binding feet and different ways to use them.
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No 72 foot . I need help learning how to use it and pin tuck foot.
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I have long struggled learning to make the perfect buttonhole. They look so intimidating…..I guess I need to jump in and try and practice. This post will be what gives me that last little push…..
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Cordonnet foot #11 – from the description on the Bernina website sounds like a great multi purpose foot.
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All the different feet that can be used for couching
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I would like to learn more about binding feet and cording feet.
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I would like to learn about the invisible zipper foot, since I’ve never tried an invisible zipper.
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I would like to learn more about the binding foot.
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I would like to know more about decorative bobbin work. I have the special bobbin but I am afraid to get started without some instruction from a credible source.
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I’d like to learn the zipper foot and the binding foot.
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My first response would be free motion foot, but when I see this post – I realize I need to learn about MANY different feet! How lovely to have a gold foot!
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I love the hemmer feet for doing fine rolled hems in garments. I also love the ruffler as it makes it so easy to do yards and yards of ruffles for curtains and little girl dresses. Thank you Bernina for making so many different feet for different projects. Love all of the different feet because i have almost everyone.
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I would love to learn how to use my binding foot/attachment. A tutorial would be great. I am not yet happy with my results on my own.
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I really love all the presser feet. I collect them even though I don’t need them but maybe someday I will. I have been collecting them for over 20 yrs. I love each and every one of them.
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Yes! They make sewing easier and the end result professional. I keep looking for an excuse to add to my collection and enjoy learning varied uses for each foot.
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I’d like to learn more about the walking foot. I have one but don’t know how to attach it and am intimidated by it!
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I want to learn more about the binding foot.
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I would like to see more techniques with the #72 foot.
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I would love to know more about the walking foot and the other parts of it that came in the box! Thank you.
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I would like to learn about sewing on leather. I know you have feet designed to do this . I would like to know more about them.
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I’d love to know more about how to successfully use the various binding feet. I really struggle to get consistent results. I’d also love to more information on how to use the circle attachment.
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I would like to learn which foot aids in applique
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I’d like to find out more about the Bernina Patchwork foot. I do lots of crafts with my Bernina and this looks like it would do a lot of different things
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I am interested in learning about foot 71 and the different things you can do with it.
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I’d like to know more about the adjustable ruler foot and request that you bring back #13 with no Teflon coating!
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You have given us so many great tutorials and patterns for using the various feet. I am petrified to turn the screw on the bobbin case in order to use decorative thread in the bobbin. Interested in any of the feet and the tips you offer to use them
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Learn how to use Circular foot #83 – I think that would be a great addition to my sewing
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I’m curious to learn the difference, and how to use, the different binder feet. The little video doesn’t go into enough detail.
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U would like to know more about the walking foot.
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I would like to know more about specialty feet like the ruler foot and if it would fit my artista 200.
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Like so many others, I would like to know more about the binding foot.
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I would like to see a variety of embroidery stitches to get more ideas of how to use them in clothing or quilts
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I love my bernina, and one day I will get another.
I would love to learn more about the ruler foot. I believe it is #72
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I would like to learn more about the Spanish hemstitch 47 foot. I was also very disappointed that my phone Bernina Accessories app doesn’t work anymore. Now I don’t have a clue which feet I need to buy.
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That zipper foot looks different than the one I use – I’d like to learn about it!
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I’d like to learn about additional uses for the 10D foot.
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I’d like to know how to use the circular foot. Saw it used once but forgot how to do it.
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I would like to learn more about the different feet for binding. also does the walking foot only go for a 5 machine, or will it fit my 9 830? I used a walking foot on a 530 but still confused about the set up on a 9 machine. cheers.
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I would like to learn more about using the Bernina #92 foot for quilting ruler work. I’m sure it can have wonderful results!
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I would like to know more about #72 and using it with the rulers. The binding foot looks interesting also.
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I would like to learn more about the ruffler and the binder attachment for unfolded bias tape #88. Thank you. Love these videos AND my BERNINA!
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I’d like to know more about couching using free motion and bobbin work.
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I just bought a new 770 and think the eyelet set looks interesting.
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I like to learn more about ruffler foot. I have one but do not know to use it.
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I would like to learn more about the applications for using the eyelet attachment and coordinating presser foot! Looks like it could be very creative with some ideas!
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I would like to learn more about #44c!
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I’d like to learn more about the BSR foor and the narrow hemmer foot.
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I just added a circular foot to my stash and would love do learn how to use it properly! The quarter inch foot is the most recent one that I have tried, but it was purely experimental.
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I have order #97 from my Bernina dealer, would love to read about it.
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I would like to learn more about the overlock foot.
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I would love to learn more about the circular attachment. i have it but don’t use it and would love to
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I’d like to learn more about the binding foot, the zipper foot and the walking foot.
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Great question. I looked in my storage container for my answer. I’ve never used my #3 foot. I had to look in my manual for it’s name. It’s the overlock foot. I’d like to see how many ways I can use this foot.
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I would like to learn more about using #39 to work with decorative stitching.
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I want to learn the circular attachment, and the binder foot. Thank you.
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I would love to see information about the walking foot showing all the different attachments, the ruffler foot showing all you can do with it and the binding foot. It is the one I don’t have. I. know there is so much more with the walking foot and ruffler foot that goes unused. Also I like to be able to save t he information in a book form so I can read it without an internet connection. Thanks
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I would love to learn more about the different embroidery feet, and one used for finishing stitches.
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The rolled hem foot on sheer fabrics.
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I would love to have and to use the Pintuck feet. Seems to be a simple way to add style and beauty to a garment. Btw, I’m learning to sew.
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i would like edge stitching because i have i problem sewing close to the edge neatly
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I would like to learn more about the circular foot. I had the bonding foot. I returned it as no one knew how to use it in the store. I would rebuy it now I’ve moved Igbo could get more assistance using it.
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I’d like to learn more about the ruffling foot.
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I am curious about the punch tool #45 and would like to learn more about it.
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the couching and cording foot!
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I am interested in the foot that sews on buttons. I tried it at Bernina Academy, but wasn’t completely satisfied in the job it did. The button seemed too loose. I’m wondering if there’s any tips to make it tighter.
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I can’t wait to finally use my circle foot!
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As the owner of a new 570 QE (my first Bernina), The Big Book of Feet, is on my wish list. I really want to learn ruler work, #72 is the next foot for me to to discover.
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I would like to learn more about the Spanish Hemmer attachment.
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I would like to learn more about using the echo clips on foot #72.
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I’d like to learn more about the stitch regulator. I have one and never figured out how yo use it and gave moved away from my dealer.
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As a new owner of a Bernina 770 I want to become a quilter so learning more about foot #73 for stippling would be sooooo helpful.
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I’d love to learn more about the couching and cording feet/uses!
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I would like to learn more about the edgestitch and blindstitch feet so I can decide which would be more useful to me.
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I would like to know about sewing etextiles: sewing on conductive fabric, using conductive thread in bobbin, best feet to use on these materials.
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Circular sewing looks interesting.
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Flat couching and cording foot
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I have the Spanish Hemstitch #47 and need to learn to use it. Thanks for all the tips.
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I am interested in learning more about the couching foot
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I would like to learn more about the circular attachment foot. I have most of the other feet and do use them. Couldn’t be without them. My only complaint is that when you buy a new machine the feet do not as a rule. Very few will and to purchase them all is very expensive after buying the machine. I currently own 5 Bernina machines.
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I would also like to know more about the binding feet.
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I am interested in more information on Straight Stitch Hemmer Foot #64.
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I have a 185E, wish I knew how to use the embroidery unit, I’ve had it 14 years.
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I am interested in learning more ruler foot techniques with ruler foot #72.
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I would like to see more about foot # 72, ruler work.
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I would like to learn about the ruler foot 72 I believe
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The food I would like to tackle is the ruffler.
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I would like to know more about the dual feed presser feet. Does “D” series feet eliminate the need for the walking foot, which I use very often.Thank you.
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I would like to learn tips on Free-Motion Couching foot #43 even I had watched the Bernina’s video, I still in need on some tips, since when I sew by one direction, the needle catch the yarn. When I turn to other direction, the yarn is off of needle. Help me please!
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Each foot/technique is as interesting as the previous. Would love the ability to master them all!
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I would love to know how to use a ruffler foot!
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I would like to learn more about a Teflon foot and working with vinyl.
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Would love to know how to use the how to set machine stitches to use the stitch regulator. also How to use the Pin tuck feet for other things besides pin tuck application
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I would love to learn about the ruffler foot and the edge stitch foot!
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So many feet! I’m interested in the bias tape feet. Also discussion of using the gathering foot vs the ruffling foot.
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I’d like to know more about the gathering/ruffler for. Thank you
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I want to make cafe curtains, and I want to attach a ruffle around the bottom edge of the top and along the botton edge. The curtains I have now (purchased) have the ruffle arttached with a double needle. Can I achieve this with my 1130?? Does Bernina make a ruffler that can use a double needle??
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I am anxious to work with the stitch regulator. My 770+QE is a new purchase and I would like to see how far afield the attachments, as a whole can take me.
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I’m most curious about bobbin work since I have a # of thicker threads and want to use them.