Walking foot
#1
I am looking for a walking foot for my Bernina Artista 185. I know I can get it at my local dealer, but as you might guess, they are quite expensive. I have seen them advertised on Ebay and a reduced price, but they do tell you they were not made by Bernina. Has anyone here ever tried the generic ones. I don't want to wreck my machine but would like a walking foot for my machine. Any info appreciated. thanks ladies.
#3
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Norfolk, VA
Posts: 5,397
I have a Viking and was told not to use a generic on it; they don't last and can cause damage. I have two Vikings (well 3) and they all have different walking feet. Yes, they are expensive but they will last a long time and you'll get lots of use out of them.
#4
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Utah
Posts: 8,847
I got a generic for my Viking. It always made lots of noise so finally I took it apart to oil it. I found wear marks for two parts that didn't fit correctly. The foot didn't survive the "surgery" so now I need a new one. You can bet it will be a Viking. I say go for the one made by your machine. It's like they say, buy the cheap one twice or the good one once. You'll end up paying the same amount.
#5
Originally Posted by CharlotteO
I am looking for a walking foot for my Bernina Artista 185. I know I can get it at my local dealer, but as you might guess, they are quite expensive. I have seen them advertised on Ebay and a reduced price, but they do tell you they were not made by Bernina. Has anyone here ever tried the generic ones. I don't want to wreck my machine but would like a walking foot for my machine. Any info appreciated. thanks ladies.
Here are some on ebay.
I just ordered from the middle one. It is on it's way.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from...All-Categories
#9
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: howell, Mi
Posts: 2,345
I have 2 and they are older than dirt. Still going strong. I got them for my old Kenmore machine and they work just fine on my Janome. I can't remember where I got them but I'm sure I didn't pay anywhere near $50.00 for them. If they had cost that much, I wouldn't have them.
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#10
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 795
Hi DakotaMaid,
Is the walking foot you just ordered a genuine Bernina foot? I found in my research that the genuine ones are over $150.
Also, my machine is the 1530, and has the old style foot, can you tell if that foot will fit my machine. I couldn't find any information about that foot.
Thanks
Is the walking foot you just ordered a genuine Bernina foot? I found in my research that the genuine ones are over $150.
Also, my machine is the 1530, and has the old style foot, can you tell if that foot will fit my machine. I couldn't find any information about that foot.
Thanks
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