Bernina Cording Foot with 3 Grooves #22

The BERNINA Cording Foot with 3 Grooves #22 is designed for sewists who want to add professional-looking decorative embellishments to garments, quilts, and home décor projects. This specialty presser foot allows you to couch up to three strands of yarn, ribbon, or cording simultaneously, creating beautiful braid-like trims with consistent, even stitching.

Key Features

• Three parallel grooves guide up to three strands of yarn, ribbon, or cording side-by-side for decorative couching effects.
• Swing-out latch on top securely holds cords in place and prevents tangling during the sewing process.
• Compatible with both utility and decorative stitches for creative flexibility in embellishment design.
• Works with multiple fiber types including yarn, woolen thread, narrow ribbons, and decorative cording.
• Creates consistent, professional braid-like trim effects on garments and home furnishings quickly and easily.
• Designed for BERNINA 5.5 mm and 9 mm machines with compatible hook systems.
• Durable construction ensures smooth feeding and precise stitch placement over multiple cords.

Specifications

The BERNINA Cording Foot with 3 Grooves #22 is an excellent choice for intermediate to advanced sewists who want to expand their decorative embellishment capabilities with professional couching techniques. OSP Machines is an authorized dealer and provides free support for the life of your machine. You'll have access to expert guidance whenever you need assistance with this presser foot or any aspect of your BERNINA machine.

Compatibility

Compatible with these Bernina models below:

125, 125 S, 130, 135, 135 S, 140, 145, 145 S , 150, 153, 153 QE, 155, 160, 163, 165, 170, 180, 185, 200, 210, 220, 230, 230 PE, 240, 430, 435, 440 QE, 450, 630, 640, 730

B 215, B 325, B 330, B 335,B 435, B 475 QE, B 480, B 350 PE, B 380, B 530, B 535,B 540, B 550 QE, B 555, B 560,B 570 QE/QEE, B 590, B 580, B 710, B 720, B 740, B 750 QE, B 770 QE/QEE, B 780, B 790, B 790 PLUS, B 820 QE, B 830, B 880, B 880 PLUS

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of materials can I use with the Cording Foot with 3 Grooves #22?

This foot works with yarn, woolen thread, narrow ribbons, decorative cording, and similar materials. You can use up to three strands simultaneously in the three parallel grooves for creative embellishment effects.

How does the swing-out latch work?

The swing-out latch on top of the foot opens to allow you to thread your cords or yarns through the three grooves, then closes to hold them securely in place during sewing. This prevents tangling and ensures consistent, even stitching.

What's the difference between a 5.5 mm and 9 mm machine, and will this foot work with mine?

The measurement refers to the maximum stitch width your machine can produce. The Cording Foot with 3 Grooves #22 is compatible with both 5.5 mm and 9 mm BERNINA machines. Check the compatibility list to confirm your specific model is supported.

Can I use this foot with decorative stitches or just straight stitching?

The Cording Foot #22 works with both utility stitches and decorative stitches, giving you creative flexibility. You can use zigzag, decorative patterns, or straight stitches to couch your cords depending on the look you want to achieve.

Is this foot suitable for beginners?

While the foot itself is not complicated to use, couching techniques and working with multiple strands require some practice and sewing experience. This foot is best suited for intermediate to advanced sewists who are comfortable with specialty presser feet and decorative techniques.