Bernina 770QE- does the dual feed take the place of a walking foot?
 

Hi everyone,
I'm a bit confused about this. I was thinking of trying my hand at a walking foot but I don't have one on my new machine. I don't think the one from my 150 QE will fit.

I have a Juki that has one so I could use that one instead but am wondering about the dual feed. My machine is new and I haven't figured it all out yet. I love it!!!

TIA

Hi Susie! I just purchased a new-to-me Bernina 770QE and so far I love it too! Such a different machine than the Juki straight stitch.

I've been watching a ton of YouTube videos and reading the manual/mastery workbooks... definitely lots to learn. And I am certain the dual feed does not replace the walking foot. The dual feed is engaged with 'D' feet in order to facilitate better fabric movement over the 9mm feed dogs - used when doing all sorts of different sewing/stitching.

The walking foot is used on the bernina just like (when) you've used it on the Juki - i.e. with lots of layers to keep it all feeding evenly. I haven't purchased the walking foot for the Bernina just yet but imagine I will at some point. I'm right with you thinking my Juki and it's walking foot may do much of what I wish but as I get to know the Bernina better I can see why I will want the walking foot for that, too!

Happy Sewing!

Christine

Hi Susie. I found some information on the difference between the dual feed foot and the walking foot you might like. I thought they were the same. This explains some of the differences.

https://weallsew.com/difference-betw...and-dual-feed/

Here's another thread you might want to read. Seems like there's no
big difference...specially if you spray baste or glue baste. I have
Janome machines and it doesn't make any difference if I engage
the acufeed or not.

https://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f...t-t196021.html

Now, Bernina is saying the Dual Feed is for 2 layers of fabric. The Walking Foot is for more than 2 layers of fabric.

I did an experiment. I created a quilt sandwich and sewed from one side to the other in 3 different ways. I pinned the layers together at the end I was going to end up at. #1 was with the regular #1 presser foot -- it made a huge pucker on top. #2 was the Dual Feed -- it also made a pucker, but not as bad as the #1 foot. #3 was the Walking Foot -- no puckers.

For me, I really really love my Walking Foot. Don't know how I sewed without it. I use it for sewing Minky, flannel, denim, leather, vinyl, bindings, many layered items, and machine quilting.

Thank you for doing a test! Your results are consistent with many comments I’ve read on other sites. I expect the walking foot to be a very useful tool.

Have Bernina 880 Plus. Love the dual feed when piecing and the walking foot for sewing on binding.

Thanks for the valuable info, everyone! I'm going to buy a walking foot.
Darn, my older Bernina came with one!! Of course, it doesn't fit my new one :D

Ask dealer about trading in old one if you no longer have that machine.