vanginney

I recently purchased a bernina 550q and would like to purchase some additional feet. My LQS has the overlock foot for $17 but the invisible zipper foot is $60.

Wondered if anyone has purchased the low shank adapter - so they can use vintage singer feet? I have a gather, ruffler, hemmers, Id hate to have to repurchase - at the high rates.

That said, if the adapter is deficient, i will purchase bernina brand feet.

Anyone have opinions on this? Thanks in advance.

quilter1

You have a nice machine, I would buy the Bernina feet. I have always used Bernina feet on my 3 Bernina machines. How close are you to the border? Maybe a trip to the US is in order, or an online purchase.

mermaid

Yes, I have, and a large set of varied snap on feet that I did not. have. I do not have a Bernina, but it is doing fine on 2 other machines. You can get just the adaptor for screw on feet..but be sure it fits your shank.

jeanneb52

Go for it...my bernina is happy with the adapter! Bernina feet are a major rip off, IMHO. I've had several berninas and found the feet no better than my adapter and whatever feet I already had. Good luck

kellen46

Right on, yes, high, low, snap on all work well with an adaptor. I have been sewing on Bernina for years and I have a Brother I use mainly for piecing. The adaptor means I can use feet interchangeably where needed. I especially like the little foot and use it on my Bernina with the adaptor very successfully.

Onebyone

I used an adapter on my Bernnia for a few feet. I found the Bernina feet at an estate sale and I could tell a big difference for the better in using the Bernina feet made for it especially the special task feet.

jarenie

OK! this is the first I have heard of an adapter for the Bernnia. I have a 440 Bernnia can any of you tell me where to get the adapter? I have done a google search with no results.

Onebyone

My Bernina is an older one and a guild member had an adapter and gave it to me. I've seen them on Ebay.

stillvnu

Watch craigslist and yard sales or flea markets for Bernina feet. I think they are worth it and I have found some at the places mentioned. Good luck!

gramquilter2

I would go with the Bernina feet and don't believe they are a rip off. Because a Bernina machine is a big investment I feel they need the feet made for them. You only have to buy the ones you need/want and to me they are worth it. I get 25% off all feet I purchase from the dealer I bought my machine from.