Bernina Zigzag Foot with Non-Stick Sole #52C

The BERNINA Zigzag Foot with Non-Stick Sole #52C is designed for sewists who work with sticky, challenging materials like leather, vinyl, and plastic. This presser foot features a specialized non-stick coating on the sole that glides effortlessly over materials that would otherwise drag or stick, ensuring smooth fabric feeding and consistent stitch quality across all utility and decorative stitches.

Key Features

• Non-stick coating on the sole ensures smooth gliding over sticky materials such as leather, vinyl, plastic, and coated fabrics.
• Compatible with all utility and decorative stitches, making it as versatile as the standard Zigzag Foot #0.
• Designed for 9 mm BERNINA sewing machines, supporting the full range of stitch widths available on your machine.
• Produces neat, consistent stitch patterns even on difficult-to-feed materials that typically cause dragging or skipping.
• Ideal for garment sewing, bag making, upholstery projects, and any application involving coated or tacky fabrics.
• Durable construction with specialized coating that maintains performance over extended use.
• Easy to install and swap out, allowing you to switch between standard and non-stick feet as your project demands.

Specifications

The BERNINA Zigzag Foot with Non-Stick Sole #52C is an essential accessory for sewists who regularly work with leather, vinyl, plastic, and other sticky materials, offering the smooth feeding and stitch consistency these challenging fabrics demand. OSP Machines is an authorized dealer and provides free support for the life of your machine. Every purchase includes access to OSP Machines' expert support team for guidance on using this foot to its full potential.

Compatibility

Compatible with:

180, 185, 200, 730, 435, 450, B 560, B 580, 640

B 710, B 750 QE, B 780

B 740, B 770 QE, B 790, B 790PLUS, B 540, B 570 QE, B 590, B 480

B 820 QE, B 830, B 880, B 880PLUS

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials work best with the Non-Stick Sole #52C?

This foot is designed for sticky or tacky materials including leather, suede, vinyl, plastic, coated fabrics, laminated materials, and synthetic fabrics that tend to drag or stick to standard presser feet.

Can I use this foot for regular cotton fabrics?

Yes, the Zigzag Foot with Non-Stick Sole #52C works with all fabrics and all utility and decorative stitches. While it's designed for sticky materials, it performs just as well as a standard zigzag foot on regular woven and knit fabrics.

Will this foot fit my BERNINA machine?

This foot is designed for 9 mm BERNINA machines including the 5, 7, and 8 Series models. Check the compatibility list to confirm your specific model is supported.

How is this different from the standard Zigzag Foot #0?

The #52C has the same design and versatility as Foot #0 but features a non-stick coating on the sole that prevents dragging and sticking when sewing leather, vinyl, plastic, and other tacky materials. Use Foot #0 for general sewing and switch to #52C when working with sticky fabrics.

Do I need any special needles or thread with this foot?

The foot itself doesn't require special needles or thread, but your material might. For leather and vinyl, use a leather needle; for plastic, use a universal or microtex needle. Always test on scraps first to ensure proper needle and thread selection for your specific project.