Bernina Darning Foot #9

The BERNINA Darning Foot #9 is an essential presser foot for sewists who want to master free-motion quilting, create beautiful embroidery, and repair fabrics with professional results. Designed with a unique hopper mechanism and vertical spring, this foot maintains consistent pressure on your fabric while allowing complete visibility and control during free-motion work, preventing fabric lift and ensuring even, precise stitches every time.

Key Features

• Hopper mechanism with vertical spring presses the foot firmly to fabric, preventing material from pulling up with the needle during sewing and eliminating flagging for neat stitch patterns
• Specially shaped presser foot provides excellent visibility for precise free-motion embroidery, quilting, and monogramming
• Ideal for contour quilting and stippling with complete control over stitch direction and pattern
• Perfect for repairing holes and tears in fabrics using the Hosiery Darning Hoop for invisible mending results
• Versatile design works beautifully for creating decorative lace work and custom monograms
• Compatible with both 5.5 mm and 9 mm BERNINA machines for wide versatility across models
• Professional-quality construction ensures consistent performance across all free-motion techniques

Specifications

The BERNINA Darning Foot #9 is perfect for quilters and sewists ready to explore free-motion techniques, from artistic quilting to practical fabric repair, with professional control and visibility. OSP Machines is an authorized dealer and provides free support for the life of your machine. Our team is here to help you master free-motion techniques and get the most from this versatile presser foot.

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 is the BERNINA Darning Foot #9 used for?

The Darning Foot #9 is designed for free-motion quilting, free-hand embroidery, creating monograms and lace work, and repairing holes and tears in fabrics. Its hopper mechanism and vertical spring maintain consistent pressure while preventing fabric from lifting with the needle, giving you complete control over stitch direction and pattern.

Will this foot work with my BERNINA machine?

The Darning Foot #9 is compatible with both 5.5 mm and 9 mm BERNINA machines, including models in the 1 series, 2 series, 3 series, 4 series, 5 series, 6 series, 7 series, and 8 series. Check the compatible machines list to confirm your specific model is included.

Do I need to drop the feed dogs when using this foot?

Yes, for free-motion work with the Darning Foot #9, you should lower or cover your feed dogs. This allows you to control the fabric movement manually, which is essential for free-motion quilting, embroidery, and darning techniques.

What makes this foot different from a regular presser foot?

The Darning Foot #9 features a unique hopper mechanism with a vertical spring that maintains consistent pressure on the fabric while allowing it to move freely in any direction. This prevents the fabric from lifting with the needle (flagging) and gives you better visibility and control for precise free-motion work.

Can beginners use the Darning Foot #9 for free-motion quilting?

Yes, the Darning Foot #9 is an excellent choice for beginners learning free-motion techniques. The hopper mechanism helps maintain even stitch quality while you develop your skills, and the open design provides excellent visibility so you can see exactly where you're stitching. Practice on scrap fabric first to build confidence.