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#11
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Southern California
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I agree that generic feet really don't work well. But there was a time before Bernina had made 1/4" foot since they were late in making one. The woman known as the Purple lady is well know for her Little Foot and Big Foot.
http://www.amazon.com/Little-Foot-Lo.../dp/B0038RALO2
I still own the little foot (did purchase the Bernina adapter foot) that I bought before Bernina produced the #37 foot. It has an 1/8" seam allowance on the left side which I use sewing down the flap on pillowcases.
http://www.amazon.com/Little-Foot-Lo.../dp/B0038RALO2
I still own the little foot (did purchase the Bernina adapter foot) that I bought before Bernina produced the #37 foot. It has an 1/8" seam allowance on the left side which I use sewing down the flap on pillowcases.
#13
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Join Date: Oct 2012
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I suggest that under the place where the guide screws in, place a small piece of wool or one of the red felt pads used under spools. Over time the area can get scratched up. Interesting that the guide is advertised for a Bernina because I have several of those in boxes of Singer accessories.
#15
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Central Ia
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I agree that generic feet really don't work well. But there was a time before Bernina had made 1/4" foot since they were late in making one. The woman known as the Purple lady is well know for her Little Foot and Big Foot.
http://www.amazon.com/Little-Foot-Lo.../dp/B0038RALO2
I still own the little foot (did purchase the Bernina adapter foot) that I bought before Bernina produced the #37 foot. It has an 1/8" seam allowance on the left side which I use sewing down the flap on pillowcases.
http://www.amazon.com/Little-Foot-Lo.../dp/B0038RALO2
I still own the little foot (did purchase the Bernina adapter foot) that I bought before Bernina produced the #37 foot. It has an 1/8" seam allowance on the left side which I use sewing down the flap on pillowcases.
#17
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Central Ia
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I suggest that under the place where the guide screws in, place a small piece of wool or one of the red felt pads used under spools. Over time the area can get scratched up. Interesting that the guide is advertised for a Bernina because I have several of those in boxes of Singer accessories.
#18
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: BC Canada
Posts: 400
Yes, the feet are spendy, but I think the best foot I purchased ever for the Bernina 830 is foot #97D it is a 1/4" foot and because it is a D foot you also use the even feet foot with it. Do not buy the foot they originally recommended as a 1/4" foot...I think it is #57......it does not line up with the feed dogs on this machine. It is fine for other machines, but not the 830. You will absolutely love this foot. If you are unsure go to your dealer and try it out
#19
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Central Ia
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Well, first things first...my first purchase will be a new foot control.
I was sewing, walked away to take a phone call, and wouldn't you know the machine took off on its own.
Evidently this was/is a problem with the older models.
A New Bernina foot control today's quote- $325.
Hubby researched and we are going to go with a solid state electronic version found on EBay for $59. UGH!
I was sewing, walked away to take a phone call, and wouldn't you know the machine took off on its own.
Evidently this was/is a problem with the older models.
A New Bernina foot control today's quote- $325.
Hubby researched and we are going to go with a solid state electronic version found on EBay for $59. UGH!
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