Bernina Free-Motion Embroidery Foot #24

The BERNINA Free-Motion Embroidery Foot #24 is designed for sewists and quilters who want complete control over free-motion techniques, from intricate embroidery to creative quilting. Its spring-loaded hopper mechanism prevents fabric flagging while the open design provides an unobstructed view of your stitching area, making it easier to follow marked lines and execute precise decorative work.

Key Features

• Spring-loaded vertical hopper mechanism prevents fabric from lifting with the needle, ensuring consistent stitch formation
• Open toe design provides clear visibility of the embroidery area for precise placement and line following
• Ideal for monogram embroidery, silk ribbon embroidery, and Richelieu embroidery techniques
• Enables thread painting and other creative free-motion embroidery applications
• Perfect for contour quilting, free-motion quilting, and microstippling projects
• Works with both 5.5mm and 9mm BERNINA machines for broad compatibility
• Engineered to deliver professional results on ambitious sewing projects where precision is critical

Specifications

Foot Type	Free-Motion Embroidery
Foot Number	#24
Machine Compatibility	5.5mm and 9mm BERNINA machines
Primary Use	Free-motion embroidery and quilting

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The BERNINA Free-Motion Embroidery Foot #24 is an essential tool for intermediate to advanced sewists who want to master free-motion embroidery and quilting techniques with precision and control. 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 help getting 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 difference between a free-motion foot and a regular presser foot?

The Free-Motion Embroidery Foot #24 features a spring-loaded hopper mechanism that lifts and lowers with the needle, preventing fabric from being pulled up during stitching. This allows you to move the fabric freely in any direction while maintaining proper stitch formation, which is essential for embroidery and free-motion quilting.

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

Yes, for most free-motion techniques you'll want to lower or cover your feed dogs so you have complete control over fabric movement. This allows you to guide the fabric in any direction to create custom embroidery designs and quilting patterns.

Can I use this foot for both embroidery and quilting?

Absolutely. The Free-Motion Embroidery Foot #24 is versatile and works beautifully for both decorative embroidery techniques like monograms and thread painting, as well as all types of free-motion quilting including contour quilting and microstippling.

Will this foot fit my BERNINA machine?

The Free-Motion Embroidery Foot #24 is compatible with both 5.5mm and 9mm BERNINA machines, including models from the 1 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series, and 8 Series. Check the compatibility list to confirm your specific model is included.

Is this foot suitable for beginners?

While this foot can be used by sewists at any level, free-motion techniques require practice to master. We recommend this foot for intermediate to advanced users who are ready to explore creative embroidery and quilting techniques that require guiding the fabric manually.