Bernina Lap Seam Foot #70

The BERNINA Lap Seam Foot #70 is designed for sewists who want to create precise lapped seams and flat-felled seams on light to medium-weight fabrics. This specialized presser foot is ideal for sewing reversible garments, sportswear, jeans, and men's shirts with professional-quality results.

Key Features

• Square toe on the right side acts as a guide for turned-under fabric edges, ensuring consistent seam allowances.
• Small channel on the left-hand side holds fabric edges securely in place for the second line of stitching.
• Creates lap seams with a consistent 3 mm width for professional finishing.
• Perfect for making reversible clothing where both sides of the seam must look polished.
• Enables precise flat-felled seams commonly used in jeans and tailored shirts.
• Works with light to medium-weight materials for versatile project options.
• Compatible with 5.5 mm and 9 mm BERNINA machines.
• Simplifies traditionally challenging seam techniques with guided construction.

Specifications

The BERNINA Lap Seam Foot #70 is an excellent choice for sewists who want to add professional flat-felled and lapped seams to their garment construction skills, particularly for reversible clothing and tailored projects. 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 mastering lap seam techniques.

Compatibility

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a lap seam and when would I use it?

A lap seam is created by overlapping two fabric edges and stitching them together, often with two parallel rows of stitching. This technique is ideal for reversible garments where both sides of the seam need to look finished, as well as for sportswear, jeans, and tailored shirts where durability and a professional appearance are important.

What's the difference between a lap seam and a flat-felled seam?

Both techniques create enclosed seam allowances, but a flat-felled seam typically involves folding one seam allowance over the other and stitching it down, while a lap seam overlaps the fabric edges. The Lap Seam Foot #70 helps you achieve both techniques with its guided construction features.

Can I use this foot on heavyweight denim?

The Lap Seam Foot #70 is designed for light to medium-weight fabrics. For heavyweight denim, you may need to test on scrap fabric first or consider a different foot designed for heavier materials.

Will this foot work on my BERNINA machine?

The Lap Seam Foot #70 is compatible with 5.5 mm and 9 mm BERNINA machines, including many models in the 1 Series, 2 Series, 4 Series, 6 Series, and 7 Series, as well as select bernette models. Check the compatibility list to confirm your specific machine model.

Do I need any special thread or needles to use this foot?

No special thread or needles are required, though you should use thread and needle sizes appropriate for your fabric weight. Standard all-purpose thread and a universal or sharp needle sized for light to medium-weight fabrics will work well with this presser foot.