Bernina 830 Question
#11
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: BC Canada
Posts: 400
I have the walking foot for my Bernina 830....However, I have never used it except for a short class I took once. I too think my favorite foot is the 97D. Why not watch the class and see how the walking foot works...then decide if you need this expensive attachment. I do have the foot, but I have never used it.... because I do not quilt my own quilts. However, I do piece quilts...using the 97D. I use my machine more for embroidery and regular sewing.
#14
Super Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Outer Space
Posts: 9,319
The dual feed on the 830 was designed for 2 layers. A walking foot is for quilted items and more than 2 layers. I find the dual feed is wonderful for piecing, but the WF is necessary for quilting. All of the Bernina feet and attachments are very pricey because they're all metal and the Rolls Royce of the sewing world.
#19
I think you should take your fancy 830 and trade it i on 20 old 830 records and one $75.00 walking foot. You will never run out of sewing machines, that is for sure.
I have never found anyone on this board that criticized me for owing a Bernina.
And I agree, why did they use the 830 again. Run out of numbers????
I have never found anyone on this board that criticized me for owing a Bernina.
And I agree, why did they use the 830 again. Run out of numbers????
#20
My understanding is that the dual feed is for 2 layers of fabric and the walking foot is for "bulk" like quilt sandwiches. I use the dual feed for all my piecing but always switch to the walking foot when quilting. Looking at my little dual feed chugging along in action it really is there to help move the single top piece of fabric along but in my opinion it is far too "dainty" to be used instead of a walking foot. IMO the walking foot is well worth the cost and I figure these sorts of expenses need to be considered when you are deciding on which machine to purchase in the first place.
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