Bernina feet
#1
Bernina feet
I recently purchased a bernina 550q and would like to purchase some additional feet. My LQS has the overlock foot for $17 but the invisible zipper foot is $60.
Wondered if anyone has purchased the low shank adapter - so they can use vintage singer feet? I have a gather, ruffler, hemmers, Id hate to have to repurchase - at the high rates.
That said, if the adapter is deficient, i will purchase bernina brand feet.
Anyone have opinions on this? Thanks in advance.
Wondered if anyone has purchased the low shank adapter - so they can use vintage singer feet? I have a gather, ruffler, hemmers, Id hate to have to repurchase - at the high rates.
That said, if the adapter is deficient, i will purchase bernina brand feet.
Anyone have opinions on this? Thanks in advance.
#2
You have a nice machine, I would buy the Bernina feet. I have always used Bernina feet on my 3 Bernina machines. How close are you to the border? Maybe a trip to the US is in order, or an online purchase.
#3
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Tennessee, UC area
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Yes, I have, and a large set of varied snap on feet that I did not. have. I do not have a Bernina, but it is doing fine on 2 other machines. You can get just the adaptor for screw on feet..but be sure it fits your shank.
#4
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: long island ny
Posts: 1,337
Go for it...my bernina is happy with the adapter! Bernina feet are a major rip off, IMHO. I've had several berninas and found the feet no better than my adapter and whatever feet I already had. Good luck
#5
Right on, yes, high, low, snap on all work well with an adaptor. I have been sewing on Bernina for years and I have a Brother I use mainly for piecing. The adaptor means I can use feet interchangeably where needed. I especially like the little foot and use it on my Bernina with the adaptor very successfully.
#6
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Southern USA
Posts: 16,383
I used an adapter on my Bernnia for a few feet. I found the Bernina feet at an estate sale and I could tell a big difference for the better in using the Bernina feet made for it especially the special task feet.
#10
I would go with the Bernina feet and don't believe they are a rip off. Because a Bernina machine is a big investment I feel they need the feet made for them. You only have to buy the ones you need/want and to me they are worth it. I get 25% off all feet I purchase from the dealer I bought my machine from.
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