Bernina Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A

The BERNINA Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A is designed for sewers who want to create perfectly consistent buttonholes across a wide range of projects, from garment construction to home décor. This automatic buttonhole foot uses a built-in sensor to measure and replicate buttonhole length with precision, ensuring every buttonhole on a placket or project matches exactly without manual adjustments.

Key Features

• Sensor-based technology automatically determines buttonhole length and communicates dimensions to your machine for perfect consistency.
• Adjustable slide allows you to set buttonhole length up to 30 mm and sew unlimited identical buttonholes without remeasuring.
• Compatible with both corded and standard buttonhole techniques for added strength and professional finishing.
• Works with 5.5 mm and 9 mm BERNINA machines, making it versatile across multiple model lines.
• Ideal for sewing button plackets on shirts, blouses, jackets, duvet covers, and pillow closures where uniformity is essential.
• Eliminates guesswork and saves time when creating multiple buttonholes on a single project.
• Durable construction built to BERNINA's exacting standards for long-term reliability.

Specifications

The BERNINA Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A is an essential tool for anyone who sews garments or home textiles requiring multiple buttonholes, delivering professional results with sensor-driven accuracy and time-saving convenience. OSP Machines is an authorized dealer and provides free support for the life of your machine. You'll receive expert guidance from the OSP Machines team whenever you need assistance with this presser foot or your BERNINA sewing machine.

Compatibility

Frequently Asked Questions

What machines is the BERNINA Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A compatible with?

This foot is compatible with 5.5 mm and 9 mm BERNINA machines, including the 125, 135, 145, 153, 165, 180, 230, 435, 440 QE, 475 QE, 535, 550 QE, 570 QE, 590, 710, 740, 770 QE, 790, 790 PLUS, 830, 880, and 880 PLUS, among many others. Check the complete compatibility list to confirm your specific model.

How does the sensor technology work on this buttonhole foot?

The Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A features a built-in sensor that measures the buttonhole length you set using the adjustable slide. Once measured, the sensor communicates this dimension to your BERNINA machine, which then replicates the exact same buttonhole length every time you sew, ensuring perfect consistency across all buttonholes in your project.

Can I use this foot to create corded buttonholes?

Yes, the BERNINA Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A is designed to accommodate both standard and corded buttonhole techniques. Corded buttonholes provide extra strength and durability, making them ideal for garments that will receive frequent wear or heavy use.

What is the maximum buttonhole length I can sew with this foot?

The Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A allows you to create buttonholes up to 30 mm in length. The adjustable slide makes it easy to set your desired length, and the foot will replicate that measurement precisely for as many buttonholes as you need.

Is this foot suitable for beginners?

Yes, this buttonhole foot is excellent for sewers at all skill levels. The automatic sensor technology actually simplifies the buttonhole process by eliminating manual measurements and adjustments, making it easier for beginners to achieve professional results while saving time for more experienced sewers working on complex projects.