Problems with Foot #57?

[Judymc]

Alot of really good info here--I'm going to get a straight stitch plate to use with my #37 foot.

[jbtaz36]

Judy, I just bought a straight stitch plate. You just have to remember to change it when you want to do decorative stitches or you will break a needle. It is supposed to help with the nesting when you begin your stitches, although if you hold on to your threads at the outset, that shouldn't happen and the fabric doesn't get pushed down inside when sewing something with points. Judy in AZ

[Judymc]

Thanks, Judy. It helps so much to get tips from everyone. I'm still learning how to use my new Bernina. I love it, but I'm not completely comfortable with it yet. Hopefully, with alot of practice.....

[Judymc]

I use mostly my 630 for piecing. I do use the number 37 foot and a straight stitch plate. However, I found that I can move my needle one notch to the right and get a truer scant quarter inch. I wouldn't move the needle anymore than that with the straight stitch plate. Each machine can differ just a little so you have to try things out.

[BethMI]

Geez, guys. My Pfaff 1/4" foot works great!!

BethMI

[BethMI]

Geez, guys. My Pfaff 1/4" foot works great!!

BethMI

ditto from another pfaff pffan

[BethMI]

When I use the straight stitch plate, I put blue painters tape over the zigzag button on the machine to remind me "Don't do that!"
Connie

[Judymc]

I bought a straight stitch plate yesterday and can't wait to try it with my #37 foot. I also bought that new circular embroidery attachment--I'll let you know how I like it. I think there's a Bernina video of this attachment. As you can see, I'm doing more playing with my machine than accomplishing anything! :lol:

[Judymc]

I just finished posting photos on my blog about that quarter inch foot. The biggest difference I see between the #37 and the #57 is the guide on the edge of the foot, which should aid in keeping things accurate.

Teri

I wanted to check your blog to see what you meant (about the foot!) but couldn't find out how to get to it!!!! doh! could only see latest blogs, no where to search for yours!!! Help?

[Judymc]

With my Bernina 440...to do a scant 1/4 with #57...I move the needle position over one. This is how I was taught in my Bernie class.

FW

[littleflower]

lmc,
use the search feature and look for binding. If you can't find it email me through the site and I'll send you a direct link.
Teri

[littleflower]

hi teri
must be really dense as still not able to find it, so emailing you through site.
thanks
Lynn

[suehenyon]

Dear FabricWhisperer, that is gooooooood information! No wonder we are supposed to take those classes. That is such an easy fix, we'll try it!

[BettyD]

That's how I do it, too. You can even use the straight stitch plate and move the needle over one position.

[suehenyon]

Are you able to use the security function when you move the needle position?