Bernina Walking foot - worth the $$??
 

Hi All-

Was going to buy a new machine this weekend, but then decided I can live with what I have. I want to purchase a walking foot for my Bernina but they are kinda pricey..what are your thoughts on this foot? I mainly want it for sewing on bindings, but I will tell you that I think the regular foot is fine..thoughts before I go shell out the $$.

JC

I have a Bernina 1230 and a walking foot.

I'd say the walking foot is really nice to have if you want to quilt with it -- either straight line or wavy line. For that purpose, I think it is worth the money.

I don't bother to use the walking foot for sewing on binding because I don't seem to need it. My Bernina seems to feed well, and the only thing I do is hold the binding slightly taut while I sew. I prefer doing this to using the walking foot because the foot is bulky and not that easy to put on and take off.

i,ve brought some on ebay and they work good,i have a bernina 730e artista

I paid almost 100.00 for one for my Viking and really like it. Sure helps.

You saved more then enough by not buying a new machine to buy the walking foot so why fret over buying it or not. Live a little! LOL

The WF is worth the money and don't go generic. Buy the Bernina made one, they're much better quality.

I have a Brother. In the past three years I bought two walking feet from online that supposedly fit my machine, for about $20 each. They never worked. So I broke down and bought one at a Brother store for $77. It works like a charm and runs smooth as silk. To me it's worth the money.

If there is a Bernina dealer near you watch for their sales. Sometimes feet are 20-25% off.

mltquilt

I think a walking foot is worth the price!!!!

I would definitely buy the Bernina walking foot. I use mine all the time for bindings, and occasionally for other things as well.