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37, its the one I like the best. I agree, I don't like the slideing under the guide thing the 57 does. As for generic, I don't go there for Bernina, there feet are so good I go the extra money and get the best.
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From Alabama to Alaska, Bernina loyalists we are!
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Recently purchased a #57--Love it! Everything lines up beautifully. Well worth the money. Seam ripper now used for other things--hahah!
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Bernina has a coupon sale this next week 25% off. Received one from my dealer this past Thursday.
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Here's my 2 cents worth on this subject: I have a Bernina 153 QE. Had a lot of trouble both getting that scant 1/4" seam and keeping the seams straight. I used the #37 for a couple of years and did a lot of ripping. So, I switched to a #1 and move my needle over one click to the right still using the single hole plate and now all is well. I believe that what happened for me was that with the #37, the foot did not cover the feed dogs completely so my fabrics were not being pulled through the machine evenly. I believe that's what made my seams wonky sometimes (although I suppose it could have just me that was the problem!!!). As a few others have suggested, it might be good to try out the different feet recommended if you can so as to determine what works best for you personally.
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Originally Posted by KLO
Here's my 2 cents worth on this subject: I have a Bernina 153 QE. Had a lot of trouble both getting that scant 1/4" seam and keeping the seams straight. I used the #37 for a couple of years and did a lot of ripping. So, I switched to a #1 and move my needle over one click to the right still using the single hole plate and now all is well. I believe that what happened for me was that with the #37, the foot did not cover the feed dogs completely so my fabrics were not being pulled through the machine evenly. I believe that's what made my seams wonky sometimes (although I suppose it could have just me that was the problem!!!). As a few others have suggested, it might be good to try out the different feet recommended if you can so as to determine what works best for you personally.
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What for that price they must be made out of gold.
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Can't find it at the moment but received a flyer this past week with coupon for either 20 or 25% off Bernina accessories from a Bernina dealer. Would not use a generic, only Bernina, love both feet.
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I have a Bernina 1090 and have used the #37 foot with some success, but when I learned of one of Harriet Hargrave's suggestions in her "Quilter's Academy Volume One" book, I took notice. This is a wonderful idea to achieve a perfect 1/4", scant 1/4" or whatever size you want seam that falls within the parameter of the quilting guide that's attached to this foot.
This will all make sense when you take a look at this blogger's story and wonderful pics on this idea. I LOVE it! Try it, you might love it! :thumbup: http://jackiecastson.blogspot.com/20...thing-new.html |
Originally Posted by Chartreuse
Originally Posted by ponyriver
Please check with a reputable Bernina dealer about using the #57 with a 9mm stitch width machine. I worked for a Bernina dealer when the 630-640's first came out & at that time Bernina recommended NOT TO USE the #57 foot as the guide blade could cause excessive wear to the teeth on the feed dogs. This may have changed by now, but it is definitely worth checking on.
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