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Feet Retreat



What are all these presser feet even for?! Join us for a series evenings of trying out all the different kinds of feet that come with your machine, and then get to sample an array of optional Bernina feet and accessories. Not limited to Bernina machines, though! Bring your own machine for day 1 only, and play with the feet you already have. For all other days, there will be machines set up with the different feet for demos. After all the demos, you will get an opportunity to play with the accessories yourself. 




Nov 2 will cover the feet that come standard with most machines, please bring your machine and all its accessories for this day only:
  • Standard zigzag foot (#1)
  • Overlock foot(#2)
  • Buttonhole foot (#3)
  • Zipper foot (#4, #14)
  • Blind hem foot (#5)
  • Open Toe Foot (#20, also known as satin stitch)

Nov 4 will cover Quilt-Piecing feet:
  • 1/4" Foot (#37, #57, #97)
  • Walking Foot (#50)
  • Applique Foot (#6, #23, #39)
  • Edge Stitch Foot (#10)
  • Binding attachment (#88, #87, comes in a variety of sizes, requires #95 foot)

Nov 5 will cover free motion feet (should have free motion experience, or take our free motion 101 class first):
  • Hopping vs Floating Feet (#9, #15, #24, #26, #29, #43, #44, #72, #73, #74)
  • Open Toe (#24, #73)
  • Cup Feet (#44C, #74)
  • Ruler Quilting (#72)
  • Echo Quilting Clips (#72)
  • Free Motion Couching (#43, couching clips)
  • BSR Stitch Regulator 
  • High Tension Bobbin Case
  • No Tension Bobbin Case

Nov 9 will cover structural feet:
  • Button Sew-On Foot (#18)
  • Rolled Hem (#61, #62, #63, #64, #65, #66, #68. #69)
  • Non-Stick Foot (#52, #53, #54, #56)
  • Roller Foot (#51, #55)
  • Invisible Zipper Foot (#35)
  • Uneven Foot (#38)

Nov 16 will cover decorative sewing feet:
  • Braiding/Couching Foot (#6, #11, #21)
  • Cording Foot (#22, #25)
  • Piping Foot (#12, #23, #38, #55)
  • Pintuck (#30, #31, #32, #33)
  • Gathering (#16)
  • Ruffler (#86)

In brackets shows the feet that are referred to in the Bernina lineup, and includes any variation with a C or a D. If more than one is listed, it will apply to the demo, so bring yours if you have it, but not all listed may be available for trying out. 
Skill Level:
beginner

Feet Retreat

Cost:
$ 50.00
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Sat, Nov 2, 2024 at 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Mon, Nov 4, 2024 at 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
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Tue, Nov 5, 2024 at 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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Sat, Nov 9, 2024 at 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Sat, Nov 16, 2024 at 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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