Description
The BERNINA Three-Sole Walking Foot with Seam Guide #50 is an essential presser foot for quilters and sewists working with challenging fabrics including slippery materials, multiple layers, and patterns that require precision matching. This versatile walking foot includes three interchangeable soles and two adjustable seam guides, making it a complete solution for straight-line quilting, topstitching, and working with sticky or stretchy fabrics that tend to shift during sewing.
Key Features
- Three interchangeable soles provide specialized performance: standard sole for general use, quilting sole for even feed through multiple layers, and center-guide sole for edgestitching and stitching in the ditch.
- Even feed mechanism ensures perfect fabric feed from both top and bottom, preventing layers from shifting and creating consistent stitch formation throughout your project.
- Two adjustable seam guides help you maintain accurate seam allowances and precise topstitching lines for professional results.
- Ideal for matching plaids and stripes by keeping fabric layers aligned as they move through the machine.
- Excels with sticky materials like vinyl, leather, and faux leather that can grab on standard presser feet.
- Perfect for machine quilting through batting and multiple fabric layers with no puckering or shifting.
- Delivers excellent results on stretchy knits and other fabrics that can distort under standard presser feet.
- Compatible with a wide range of BERNINA machines from the B 215 through the B 780 series.
Specifications
| Foot Type | Walking Foot with Even Feed |
| Number of Soles | 3 (Standard, Quilting, Center Guide) |
| Seam Guides | 2 Adjustable Guides |
| Applications | Quilting, Topstitching, Matching Patterns, Sticky Fabrics |
| Foot Number | #50 |
The BERNINA Three-Sole Walking Foot with Seam Guide #50 is the right choice for quilters and sewists who demand precision when working with multiple layers, challenging fabrics, or projects requiring perfectly matched patterns. OSP Machines is an authorized dealer and provides free support for the life of your machine. Our team is here to help you get the most from your BERNINA accessories with expert guidance whenever you need it.
Compatibility
Compatible with:
125, 125 S, 135, 135 S, 145, 145 S, 210, B 215, 220, 230, 230 PE, 240, B 325, B 330, B 335, B 350 PE, B 380, 130, 140, 150, 153, 153 QE, 155, 160, 163, 165, 170, 430, 440 QE, B 555, B 570 QE, 630, B 530, B 550 QE
180, 185, 200, 730, 435, 450, B 560, B 580, 640
B 710, B 750 QE, B 780
B 720, B 740, B 770 QE, B 790, B 790PLUS, B 535, B 540, B 570 QE, B 590, B 435, B 475 QE, B 485, B 480
B 820 QE, B 830, B 880, B 880PLUS
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the difference between the three soles included with this walking foot?
- The standard sole works for general sewing applications, the quilting sole is designed for even feed through batting and multiple fabric layers, and the center-guide sole features a raised guide in the middle for precise edgestitching and stitching in the ditch. You can easily switch between soles depending on your project needs.
- How does a walking foot differ from a regular presser foot?
- A walking foot has an even feed mechanism that grips and moves the top layer of fabric at the same rate as the feed dogs move the bottom layer. This prevents shifting, puckering, and misalignment that can occur with regular presser feet, especially when working with multiple layers, slippery fabrics, or patterns that need to match perfectly.
- Will this walking foot work with my BERNINA machine?
- This foot is compatible with BERNINA models 125 through B 780, including the 125 S, 135 S, 145 S, 153 QE, 230 PE, 440 QE, B 215, B 325, B 330, B 335, B 350 PE, B 380, B 530, B 550 QE, B 555, B 560, B 570 QE, B 580, B 710, B 750 QE, and B 780. Check your machine's manual or contact OSP Machines to confirm compatibility with your specific model.
- What types of projects benefit most from using this walking foot?
- This walking foot excels at machine quilting through batting and multiple layers, topstitching on garments and home décor, matching plaids and stripes, sewing vinyl or leather that can stick to regular feet, working with stretchy knits, and any project where you need to prevent fabric layers from shifting or bunching during sewing.
- How do the seam guides help with accuracy?
- The two adjustable seam guides attach to the walking foot and can be positioned at various distances from the needle. They provide a physical guide to run along fabric edges or previous seam lines, helping you maintain consistent seam allowances and perfectly parallel topstitching lines without having to watch the needle constantly.
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skill_level: |
Beginner to Intermediate |
Shipping: |
Free shipping on all orders |
Returns: |
Free 30-day returns |
