Bernina Walking foot problems...
10-23-2011, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Skittl1321
Originally Posted by nursie76
So sorry we couldn't help you get it fixed. What a disappointment. It is odd though, if the hole for the cone is too far forward, why did it sew ok for a while!
In other news, I finished the quilt. The regular foot doesn't do quite as good of a job (a bit of stretching), but I love that this machine sews over giant seam lumps without even thinking about it! Will post pictures when it is out of the wash- am nervous about that as I'm using a new type of batting, but it is a baby quilt, so machine wash is a MUST!
10-23-2011, 05:37 PM
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Quilt pictures (before washing- now it has that lovely quilty wrinkly look): http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-162721-1.htm#4535971
10-23-2011, 05:45 PM
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I have a Bernina and I know what you mean. I found the trick of lifting up on your presser foot handle, even when its up gives you just enough room, as one finger is holding up the presser foot lever, come from the back and bring the foot forward. As you bring it forward, lift the bar with the fork to fit the needle screw. and then bring the lever bar down to secure it. I hope this makes sense. Lifting up on the lever is the trick. Good luck
10-23-2011, 05:52 PM
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Thanks for the tips. I'm giving up until at least Thursday when I'll meet up with a sewing friend, but I'll print it out to give it another try.
It seems like it has to be me. Bernina is not known for crappy feet :)
It seems like it has to be me. Bernina is not known for crappy feet :)
10-24-2011, 12:28 AM
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I have a Bernina walking foot also. Mine came with 2 different metal bases. One is like the one on yours and it also came with one like the one that you are describing that has a metal bar across the front. When I put my walking foot on it does take some work. I have to turn the front of the foot toward the right a little bit as I am getting on the shank so that I can get the bar to go around the screw also. As i am lining up with the screw I twist back to center. I hope this helps you.
10-24-2011, 03:38 AM
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Originally Posted by so-sew
Are you using the correct style foot for your machine? The old style won't fit on the new style, and visa versa.
10-24-2011, 04:10 AM
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I have a 440 with a walking foot just like that and I don't think you have it on right I have to slant mine when I put it on and do make sure the cone thing is in the right hole once you do it --it will be easier but I did have to go to the dealer and have them show me but do try slanting the foot to the right as you put it on
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