BERNINA accessories
With its cut-outs in front and back of the needle opening, reverse-pattern foot #1 is ideally suited to sewing forward and reverse-feed stitches.
This presser foot makes quick work of assorted utility and decorative stitches, as well as the sewing of waistbands and hems on heavy fabrics such as corduroy, denim or wool. Reverse-pattern foot #1 features a side slot through which the upper thread can be conveniently pulled under the foot and to the back.
With its cut-outs in front and back of the needle opening, Reverse-pattern foot #1C is ideally suited to sewing forward and reverse-feed stitches.
This presser foot makes quick work of assorted utility and decorative stitches, as well as the sewing of waistbands and hems on heavy fabrics such as corduroy, denim or wool. Reverse-pattern foot #1C features a side slot through which the upper thread can be conveniently pulled under the foot and to the back.
With its cut-outs in front and back of the needle opening, Reverse-pattern foot #1D is ideally suited to sewing forward and reverse-feed stitches.
This presser foot makes quick work of assorted utility and decorative stitches, as well as the sewing of waistbands and hems on heavy fabrics such as corduroy, denim or wool. Reverse-pattern foot #1D features a side slot through which the upper thread can be conveniently pulled under the foot and to the back.
Overlock foot #2 is ideal for producing serged seams and hems. It is especially well suited for neatening simple seams.
The stitches are formed over the pin on the inside edge of the foot, giving them an additional amount of thread. This prevents the fabric from bunching up and produces a flat, elastic seam. The Overlock foot can also be used to sew high quality hems, waistbands and overlock seams on knit fabrics.
Zipper foot #4 makes quick work of inserting zippers neatly and precisely. Its narrow, centrally placed toe allows Zipper foot #4 to get very close to the zipper coils, enabling it to attach the fabric securely. The result is a perfectly inserted zipper with a consistent stitch pattern.
Thanks to its narrow shape, Zipper foot #4 is also suited to sewing on piping and snap tape, as well as edgestitching.
Zipper foot #4D makes quick work of inserting zippers neatly and precisely. Its narrow, centrally placed toe allows Zipper foot #4D to get very close to the zipper coils, enabling it to attach the fabric securely. The result is a perfectly inserted zipper with a consistent stitch pattern.
Thanks to its narrow shape, Zipper foot #4D is also suited to sewing on piping and snap tape, as well as edgestitching.
As well as for marking seam lines, Tailor-tack foot #7 can be used for sewing elegant embellishments, imitation hemstitch (fagotting), fringe, and 3D effects.
When sewing together two pieces of fabric with Tailor-tack foot #7 the thread tension is loosened slightly, so that the thread can pass easily over the ridge in the center of the foot. The zigzag stitch used forms loose loops which then slide off to the back thanks to the special V-shaped opening on the foot.
For marking seam lines or darts, the fabric is carefully pulled apart after sewing. The Tailor-tack foot #7 can also be used for decorative purposes.
Jeans foot #8 is especially suited for sewing straight-stitched seams in tough, heavy fabrics such as denim, linen or canvas. Multi-layered fabrics also benefit from its special design.
When combined with the straight-stitch plate and its narrow needle opening, which gives the needle the greatest possible stability, the flat sole of this foot makes it easier for the foot to glide over the thick layers of fabric.
Jeans foot #8 is also ideal for straight-stitching medium weight and thin materials. Please note that the new BERNINA Dual Feed only works with type-D presser feet.
Jeans foot #8D is especially suited for sewing straight-stitched seams in tough, heavy fabrics such as denim, linen or canvas. Multi-layered fabrics also benefit from its special design.
When combined with the straight-stitch plate and its narrow needle opening, which gives the needle the greatest possible stability, the flat sole of this foot makes it easier for the foot to glide over the thick layers of fabric.
Jeans foot #8D is also ideal for straight-stitching medium weight and thin materials. Please note that the new BERNINA Dual Feed only works with type-D presser feet.
Edgestitch foot #10C is a practical help for sewing finished edges even and straight. Superbly suited to applying lace and trims, Edgestitch foot #10C is also ideal for topstitching edges, pleats and hems.
The guide blade in the center of the foot helps you sew seams and hems running perfectly parallel to the edge in next to no time.
Edgestitch foot #10D is a practical help for sewing finished edges even and straight. Superbly suited to applying lace and trims, Edgestitch foot #10D is also ideal for topstitching edges, pleats and hems.
The guide blade in the center of the foot helps you sew seams and hems running perfectly parallel to the edge in next to no time.
BERNINA Cordonnet foot #11 is ideally suited for topstitching and decorative work with cordonnet thread or other thicker topstitching threads. The 2-mm-deep groove under its sole allows Cordonnet foot #11 to glide smoothly even over thicker threads, as well as ensuring even fabric feed at all times. It also enables smooth, precise sewing of sashiko patterns and other decorative designs.
TIP: When sewing with Cordonnet foot #11, use needle with a sufficiently large eye and normal bobbin thread, and adjust the thread tension where necessary.
The BERNINA Bulky overlock foot #12C has a wide groove in the sole, making it ideal for sewing bulky knitted fabrics or for attaching leather strips. One side of the sole is longer than the other, allowing even thick and uneven fabrics to travel under it smoothly. The presser foot also has a guide hole for sewing over piping cord.
Furthermore, the Bulky overlock foot #12C is also a popular presser foot for attaching thick cords and sequins, enabling you to create stylish embellishments on garments, needlework and home furnishings.
Zipper foot with guide #14D is suitable for the precise, professional insertion of zippers. It resembles standard Zipper foot #4, but features an added bar across the top of the foot which serves as a guide.
Owing to its wavy shape, this adjustable guide rides right over the coils of the zipper. The result is a neat, evenly inserted zipper.
And with its ability to produce perfectly parallel lines of straight topstitching, Zipper foot with guide #14D is is also a useful aid when edgestitching.
With its hopper mechanism, Embroidery foot #15 is ideal for darning and free-motion embroidery with or without the BERNINA embroidery module.
The vertical spring on the presser foot presses the sole to the fabric, preventing the material from pulling up with the needle (flagging). The result is a neat, consistent stitch pattern. What’s more, this oval foot with its slight upward tilt facilitates the stitching movement, even over bulky materials.
Gathering foot #16 is suitable for gathering lightweight-to-medium weight fabrics. The fabric is gathered automatically while being sewn.
What’s more, the special indentation in the sole of Gathering foot #16 allows you to sew the material being gathered to a flat piece of fabric in a single operation. For this, the flat material is slipped into the indentation so that it isn’t gathered at the same time.
Button-sew-on foot #18 is an all-rounder for sewing on buttons, snap fasteners and eyelets. Its non-slip sole holds the button securely in place while it is sewn on.
In addition, Button-sew-on foot #18 has an adjustable middle toe, allowing you to vary the height of the thread shank according to fabric thickness. The middle toe can be flipped up and away when not in use.
In addition to buttons and closures, Button-sew-on foot #18 allows you to attach decorative embellishments such as sequins or bows.
Open embroidery foot #20 is a specialist when it comes to embroidering with your sewing machine. This foot is ideally suited to Richelieu and circular embroidery, as well as to following lines and patterns.
The wide opening at the front of the foot affords a clear view of the stitching area, while the wide wedge-shaped channel under the sole of the foot ensures perfect fabric feed even over dense stitch formations.
The Open embroidery foot is also available with a special non-stick sole (#56) for use with “sticky” fabrics. What’s more, the design of Open embroidery foot #20 makes it ideal for sewing on trims and creating attractive appliqués.
Open embroidery foot #20C is a specialist when it comes to embroidering with your sewing machine. This foot is ideally suited to Richelieu and circular embroidery, as well as to following lines and patterns.
The wide opening at the front of the foot affords a clear view of the stitching area, while the wide wedge-shaped channel under the sole of the foot ensures perfect fabric feed even over dense stitch formations.
The Open embroidery foot is also available with a special non-stick sole (#56) for use with “sticky” fabrics. What’s more, the design of Open embroidery foot #20C makes it ideal for sewing on trims and creating attractive appliqués.