Bernina 57 or 37 Foot?
01-16-2013, 04:27 AM
#81
Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 110
This message is to all Bernina owners with machines that use new style feet
I am in need of the Patchwork/Quilt Foot and have to decide between the plain and less expensive Number 37 and the fancier more expensive Number 57 that has a guide. So among those who have one or both of these Feet, I would love to know what you think:
How essential is it to you having a No. 37 and or No. 57?
Is the Number 57 worth the extra price?
Price: My Bernina store is charging $37.98 for No. 37 and $49.99 for No. 57. Is this the going price?
Generics on eBay and elsewhere: Anyone here purchased the generic 37 or 57 feet that are being sold all over the internet?
I am in need of the Patchwork/Quilt Foot and have to decide between the plain and less expensive Number 37 and the fancier more expensive Number 57 that has a guide. So among those who have one or both of these Feet, I would love to know what you think:
How essential is it to you having a No. 37 and or No. 57?
Is the Number 57 worth the extra price?
Price: My Bernina store is charging $37.98 for No. 37 and $49.99 for No. 57. Is this the going price?
Generics on eBay and elsewhere: Anyone here purchased the generic 37 or 57 feet that are being sold all over the internet?
01-27-2013, 04:49 AM
#82
Super Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Small town in Northeast Oregon close to Washington and Idaho
Posts: 2,795
I use the 34D and put my needle 2 clicks from the left. It gives me an accurate scant 1/4". I use Guideline Seam Guides. I have two rulers that measure a scant 1/4" and checked it out and it is a scant 1/4". I don't like the 57 because it's not a true scant 1/4".
05-03-2013, 05:22 AM
#84
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: NW Kansas
Posts: 597
I love both the 37 and the 57, they both have a place. Prices in my area are much higher than where you are at, I think I gave $65 for my 57. I have an old Bernina 930 and both feet work great. I am however going to try the 20 with 1 click to the right. This is MHO
05-03-2013, 02:03 PM
#86
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 421
I have both the #37 and #57 foot. I love my #57 foot. It is wonderful when making Drunkard's Path blocks. I would suggest you sign up for Bernina's online magazine Through the Needle,every issue they have coupons for their presser feet. A coupon for a different presser foot every magazine. It's free, too! The #57 foot is great when piecing, but the straight stitch plate is also great for piecing. If you buy a straight stitch, remember you can't use a zigzag stitch.
05-03-2013, 07:02 PM
#87
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Rapid City, SD
Posts: 4,961
Keep in mind that the#57 foot is meant for piecing long seams - it isn't intended to be used when sewing across seams for other piecing. I have both but rarely use #57 - bought it so my grandchildren would have an easier time of stitching long seams.
05-05-2013, 04:44 PM
#88
Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA
Posts: 292
Here is how much I hated the 37 on my Bernina - I would only piece on my little Janome gem because it has the guide. LOL I did buy the 57 for my Bernina 180 when it came out, but was told later not to use it due to the machine sewing a larger mm. The guide for the 57 would run over the feed dogs.
I've since purchased a different machine but would only buy it if it had a good 1/4" with a guide -which it does.
I've since purchased a different machine but would only buy it if it had a good 1/4" with a guide -which it does.
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