May's Foot of the Month

BERNINA's Foot of the Month: #86 Ruffler Foot

BERNINA's #86 ruffler foot is ideally suited for gathering and pleating fabrics. With variable setting options, both the pleat depth and the frequency of the gather can be varied. With a pleat at every stitch, every 6th, or every 12th stitch you're in total control. 

The #86 ruffler foot will create neat, even gathering and pleats for home decorating or garment needs-- the possibilities are endless! 

Check out BERNINA's video below to see the #86 foot in action!

Don't miss out- this deal is only good during the month of May!

April's Foot of the Month

BERNINA'S Foot of the Month: 3-Soled Walking Foot

This month BERNINA is offering 25% off foot #50: the triple sole walking foot. The triple sole walking foot is a MUST-HAVE for all your quilting and sewing needs. Let foot #50 help you make working with challenging fabrics a breeze. Whether it's matching stripes and plaids, or working with fabrics that shift easily, the walking foot is your go-to. 

The #50 walking foot comes with three soles for all your sewing needs: a standard sole, a specialized quilting sole, and a sole with a central guide--perfect for edgestitching and stitching in the ditch. 

With a right and left side seam guide included as well, you'll be sure to have perfect seams each and every time. 

Check out BERNINA's video tutorial to see the triple sole walking foot in action! 

March Foot of the Month

When it comes to appliquéing with a narrow satin-stitch (up to 2 mm), Appliqué foot # 23 is the expert: its sophisticated design allows the fabric to feed easily over the stitches, even in the case of very dense rows of stitching.

A cutout on the front of the presser foot will hold a narrow couching thread, making for trouble-free sewing of satin-stitching with cording. With its wide thread channel under the sole, Appliqué foot # 23 is also ideal for sewing mini-piping, or for traditional sewing techniques.

And since Appliqué foot # 23 features a clear sole, you’ll have a perfect view of the stitch area at all times – a decisive advantage, especially when following outlines and corners.

Check out BERNINA's quick tutorial to see how great applique foot #23 is! 

February's Foot of the Month

BERNINA's Foot of the Month

#34/34C/34D

Reverse Pattern Foot with Clear Sole

Reverse pattern foot with clear sole # 34 affords a clear view of the needle and stitching area. The red markings on the top of the presser foot allow for especially precise and careful sewing. A versatile, all purpose foot, Reverse pattern foot with clear sole # 34 is suitable for many forward and reverse-feed utility and decorative stitches, and is often used in general sewing projects, whether large or small.  

Foot #34 is ideal for 5.5mm machines, #34C for 9mm machines, and #34D for 7 and 8 series machines with Dual Feed. 

BERNINA's Fall Sale

Although I'm sure we're all upset that summer is winding down, there is a silver lining to the beginning of Fall--now's the time to stock up on all those wish-list presser feet! BERNINA's Fall Sale is starting! September 10-14th save 25% on BERNINA presser feet! 

Here are some of our favorite BERNINA feet that we couldn't live without:

#10/10C/10D Edgestitch Foot: Ideal for  clean topstitching finishes, hemming, decorative sewing and "stitch in the ditch" sewing

#12/12C Bulky Overlock Foot: Ideal for sewing bulky knits, creating and attaching piping, or adding decorative items like thick cords and sequins 

#30/#31/#32/#33 (3/5/7/9) Groove Pintuck Foot: Ideal for sewing pintucks with either single or double needles on all weights of fabric 

#50 Three-Soled Walking Foot: Ideal for sewing bulky fabrics, or fabrics of different weights. Can also be used in machine quilting. Comes with three soles: standard, quilting, central guide 

#52/52C/52D Teflon Sole Zigzag Foot: Ideal for sewing on 'sticky' fabrics such as leather, plastic, vinyl or pleather. We used this foot the other day when making project bags- check out the tutorial here!

#71 Lap Seam Foot: Ideal for sewing laped and flat-felled seams on heavy fabric. This foot can also be used to sew on quilting binding- check out this great tutorial to learn how! 

#86 Ruffler Foot: Ideal for gathering and pleating fabric. You can choose to stitch/gather at every stitch, 6th stitch, or 12th stitch

#97/97D 9mm 1/4 Inch Foot: Ideal for 9mm machines, this 1/4 foot with screw-in guide helps in the creation of perfect quarter-inch seams

Not in the market for feet? In the market for a new machine? BERNINA's Fall Sale has something for you, too! You can take home a B215 for ONLY $699! This is an amazing deal for an amazing machine! The 215 is incredibly versatile- perfect for a beginning sewer, someone who needs a utilitarian machine for home projects, or even a sewing enthusiast looking for a 'travel' machine to take to class. 

What's better than this amazing machine for only $699? Using BERNINA's site DesignSkins, you can customize the look of your machine! Choose from one of their pre-selected images, OR upload one of your own! 

July's Foot of the Month

Bernina Foot of the Month:

#39 & #39C Embroidery Foot with Clear Sole

Embroidery foot with clear sole #39/#39C is Bernina's remake of an old favorite: #6. The transparent sole of foot #39/#39C allows for a clear view at all times during sewing. This foot is extremely versatile- your perfect partner for compact decorative stitching, satin stitching, and applique. 

The additional feature of a small hole in the front of the foot makes it a perfect companion for cording, as the cord is fed directly under the needle. 

The raised channel on the underside of foot #39/#39C makes stitching with raised effects, or a dense design a breeze! 

Check out this great tutorial from BERNINA International:

May's FEET of the Month:

Bernina Feet of the Month:

#88 Binder attachment with #95/95C

BERNINA has an amazing deal going on this month! They're offering 25% off the purchase of a #88 Binder attachment (which comes in 3 sizes) with the #95/95C foot! 

Binder foot #95/95C is a specialized presser foot that is used in conjunction with the binder attachments. For 9mm machines, you'll use the #95C, for 5.5mm machines, the #95. The design of the foot facilitates the easy application of bias binding with the #88 attachment. 

Binder attachment #88 for use with unfolded bias tape produces even, neat binding on quilts, clothing seams, and home furnishings. It is available in three different widths: 28mm (scant 1 1/8"), 32mm (1 1/4"), and 38mm (scant 1 1/2"). 

Together, the #95/95C and binder attachment #88 work to feed the unfolded tape through the bias tape feeder, and position it accurately on the fabric's edge. It is then held securely in place until it's sewn onto the fabric. When used conjointly, these feet will make sewing bias-binding on your projects a breeze! 

Check out this great tutorial on these must-have accessories from BERNINA International:

February's Foot of the Month: #31

Bernina Foot of the Month: 

#31 5 Groove Pintuck Foot 

Bernina's foot of the month for February is the 5-Groove Pintuck foot. This foot is suited for sewing pintucks on medium weight fabric. A double needle is necessary for sewing pintucks, and a 3mm double needle is perfectly spaced for the #31 foot. Along with creating pintucks, this foot can be used to sew braiding, trim, and miniature piping. With a good-sized cutout in the center of the foot, you'll have ample space to see the area being sewn. 

Check out Bernina International's Video highlighting this must-have foot:

Grab yours before it's too late! They're only 25% off through February 28th!!

January's Foot of the Month: #47

Bernina Foot of the Month: 

#47 Spanish Hemstitch Attachment 

Bernina's foot of the month for January is the Spanish Hemstitch attachment. This attachment is used in conjunction with the #20C open embroidery foot. This accessory makes sewing edging on skirts and fringe on curtains a breeze. Need to extend tablecloths or runners? You can use this attachment to do just that! 

Check out this great video all about the Spanish Hemstitch Attachment from Bernina International:

Now's the time to pick up your #47- it's 25% off until January 31st!