Bernina 57 or 37 Foot?
#31
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[quote=Suz]I use my #57 alot also. Instead of the moleskin, try a small stack of post-it notes with the tacky edge at 1/4". When they no longer stick, just tear of the bottom one (write a note) and restick to the machine.
Ah Ha - what a clever idea Suz. I must try this - Thank you!
:)
Ah Ha - what a clever idea Suz. I must try this - Thank you!
:)
#32
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New Point: I have both and I don't like the 57 because I tend to butt my fabric against it which doesn't give me the scant 1/4 that works best for me. Sometimes, if I am not careful, that foot results in "La GRAND 1/4 inch." I find the 37 where I can see if I am "shoving" the sewing to the side too much as it peeks out, is the best foot for my use. I NEVER use the 57 anymore since I have found I have this problem. Test Drive both is good advice! And take some of your own scraps so it will be a true test.
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Please check with a reputable Bernina dealer about using the #57 with a 9mm stitch width machine. I worked for a Bernina dealer when the 630-640's first came out & at that time Bernina recommended NOT TO USE the #57 foot as the guide blade could cause excessive wear to the teeth on the feed dogs. This may have changed by now, but it is definitely worth checking on.
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Originally Posted by ponyriver
Please check with a reputable Bernina dealer about using the #57 with a 9mm stitch width machine. I worked for a Bernina dealer when the 630-640's first came out & at that time Bernina recommended NOT TO USE the #57 foot as the guide blade could cause excessive wear to the teeth on the feed dogs. This may have changed by now, but it is definitely worth checking on.
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I have both of them. And I have to say that I use my 57 all the time. I wouldn't do piecing without it. But I do have to say that I use my 37 quite a bit as well.
The prices are about right. And I wouldn't use anything but genuine feet with your machine. You paid a lot of money for it and I wouldn't want anything to happen.
JMHO
The prices are about right. And I wouldn't use anything but genuine feet with your machine. You paid a lot of money for it and I wouldn't want anything to happen.
JMHO
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Originally Posted by mhollifiel
New Point: I have both and I don't like the 57 because I tend to butt my fabric against it which doesn't give me the scant 1/4 that works best for me. Sometimes, if I am not careful, that foot results in "La GRAND 1/4 inch." ...
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You spent alot of money on your machine (I also have a Bernina) the worst thing you can do to your machine besides dropping it is to cheap out on thread-generic feet-bobbins- needles etc. Those things will ruin your machine a penny saved is not worth the price of repair.
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