Bernina 880 PLUS - REFERENCE-BERNINA PRESSER FEET; Understanding Presser Foot Numbers and Letters

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REFERENCE–BERNINA PRESSER FEET
BERNINA PRESSER FEET
• are engineered for specic functions
• are Swiss-engineered for the highest quality
• are one-piece metal feet, making them sturdy and durable
• are easy to change with one hand, requiring no special tools
• have a white shank, making it easier to see the eye of the needle, resulting in
easier threading
• are, in some cases, modeled after commercial feet used in factories to increase
speed and production with professional results
• do the job intended in relation to all types of sewing (example: quilting,
garment-making, home dec, etc.)
• are supported by the best and most complete educational materials in the
industry, including reference books detailing each feet and its uses.
Understanding the Numbers/Letters
BERNINA presser feet are numbered and may have one or two additional versions with
a letter that follows the number, such as Edgestitch Foot #10C or Jeans Foot #8D.
Number Only
• The number without a letter refers to a foot engineered for BERNINA models
that have a maximum stitch width of 5.5 mm.
• These feet may also be compatible with models that have a 9mm width when
a 9mm width is not desired, such as when making pintucks with feet #30, 31,
32, or 33.
The Letter “C”
• When a foot number is followed by a “C”, it indicates a version of the foot
made for models with a maximum stitch width of 9mm.
• The “C” stands for “coded”, and refers to the sensor on the foot that works
with the electronics of the machine to engage the wider stitch width.
• The sole of the “C” foot is usually larger to t the wider feed dog.
• Exceptions: Overlock Foot #2/2A: 2A is larger to t the wider feed dog, but
does not have a sensor for a wider stitch because the overlock stitches are not
used at wide widths. Extra Wide Gathering Foot #16C: 16C is larger to t the
wider feed dog but does not have a sensor for a wider stitch width.
The Letter “D”
• The feet that have a number followed by a “D” are designed to work with the
8 Series and 7 Series, B 590 and 570 QE Dual Feed feature.
• After attaching the foot, the Dual Feed mechanism is positioned in the cutout
on the back of the foot, engaging the BERNINA Dual Feed system.
• When using D Feet, the BERNINA Dual Feed System MUST be engaged. Using
Dual Feed Feet without engaging the Dual Feed yields an incomplete sole and
sacrices control over the fabric.