Description
The BERNINA Fabric Feeding Aid for Sewing Buttonholes is a precision accessory designed to solve one of the most common buttonhole challenges: maintaining consistent, even feed on thick, fluffy, or elastic fabrics. By attaching to the BERNINA Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A or #3B, this two-plate aid widens the sole of the foot and distributes pressure evenly across the fabric surface, helping sewists of all skill levels produce clean, professional-looking buttonholes on materials that would otherwise shift or bunch under the presser foot.
Key Features
- Provides optimal fabric feed when sewing buttonholes on thick, fluffy, and elastic materials.
- Two plates extend the sole of the buttonhole foot, creating a wider, more stable feed surface.
- Even pressure distribution across both plates results in consistent stitch formation and a uniform buttonhole shape.
- Designed to be used in combination with the BERNINA Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A or #3B for maximum effectiveness.
- Helps prevent fabric shifting or puckering on challenging materials such as fleece, knits, and heavily textured weaves.
- Compatible with all BERNINA machines that accept the Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A or #3B.
- Works alongside the BERNINA Buttonhole Leveler for sewing buttonholes on fabric edges or layers of varying thickness.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | BERNINA |
| Accessory Type | Fabric Feeding Aid |
| Used With | BERNINA Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A or #3B |
| Application | Buttonhole sewing on thick, fluffy, and elastic fabrics |
This accessory is an ideal addition for anyone who regularly sews garments with buttonholes on challenging fabrics and wants results that look as polished as the rest of their work. OSP Machines is an authorized dealer and provides free support for the life of your machine. Reach out to the OSP Machines support team any time you have questions about using this accessory or any other BERNINA product in your collection.
Compatible with:All machines that can use the Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A or Buttonhole Foot with Slide 3B
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
125, 125 S, 210, 215, 220
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does the BERNINA Fabric Feeding Aid do?
- The Fabric Feeding Aid attaches to the BERNINA Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A or #3B to widen the foot's sole. Its two plates press evenly on the fabric surface, improving feed consistency when sewing buttonholes on thick, fluffy, or elastic materials. The result is a more uniform stitch pattern and a cleaner finished buttonhole.
- Which presser feet does this accessory work with?
- This feeding aid is designed specifically for use with the BERNINA Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A and the BERNINA Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3B. It is not intended for use with other presser feet.
- Which BERNINA machines are compatible with this accessory?
- This feeding aid is compatible with any BERNINA machine that accepts the Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A or #3B. This includes many machines in the BERNINA 3, 4, 5, 7, and 8 Series. If you are unsure whether your machine qualifies, check your machine manual or contact OSP Machines for guidance.
- What types of fabric is this feeding aid best suited for?
- This accessory is especially useful on thick, fluffy, and elastic fabrics such as fleece, quilted layers, stretch knits, and heavily textured wovens — materials that can be difficult to feed evenly under a standard buttonhole foot. For additional help sewing buttonholes on fabric edges or layers of varying density, BERNINA also offers a separate Buttonhole Leveler.
- What warranty and support come with this accessory?
- OSP Machines is an authorized BERNINA dealer and provides free support for the life of your machine. If you have any questions about using this feeding aid or need help with your BERNINA setup, the OSP Machines support team is available to assist you at no charge.
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Beginner to Intermediate |
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