Bernina Big Book Of Feet #BBPF
how to use them with step-by-step techniques and photos.
What it is
guidebook to BERNINA presser feet — not just a catalog.
It helps you answer questions like:
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“Which foot should I use for this job?”
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“Why does my seam look better with this foot?”
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“What settings should I use?”
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“What other things can this foot do besides its ‘main’ purpose?”
What it covers
1) Every BERNINA foot and accessory — organized and easy to look up
numerically so you can find what you own fast.
Foot #1 (Reverse Pattern Foot), you can look up “#1” and see:
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what it’s for
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best fabrics
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recommended stitch types
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machine settings
2) “Technique” instruction,
For each foot/accessory, it explains:
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how to use it
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how to set up your machine
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how to get clean results
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what mistakes cause bad stitching
This is why people buy it: it’s not just “this is Foot #97.” It shows how to use it.
3) Multiple uses for each foot
A lot of presser feet were designed for one purpose but can do more.
A zipper foot isn’t just for zippers — it can also help with:-
sewing close to piping
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stitching near bulky edges
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topstitching tight areas
4) Step-by-step techniques across many types of sewing
The techniques include a range “from appliqué to zippers” and other common applications.
Examples of technique categories you’ll see:
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zippers (centered, invisible, lapped)
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appliqué
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edge stitching / topstitching
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blind hems
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quilting
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specialty attachments and tools
5) Strong visuals: photos + in-process pictures
This book is heavy on:
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full-page inspiration photos
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step-by-step photos showing what to do
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close-up pictures of results and techniques
visual — seeing what “right” looks like helps more than reading it
Who it’s for
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You own more than a few BERNINA feet and don’t feel you’re using them enough
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quick reference instead of hunting YouTube every time
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new techniques and use specialty feet properly
Quick example of how you’d actually use this book
You’re making a tote bag and want clean, professional seams.
You look up:
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Edgestitch Foot (for perfect topstitch spacing)
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Jeans Foot (for thick layers)
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Walking Foot (for even feeding)
The book tells you:
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when to use each one
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how to set your stitch length / needle / thread
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what problems each foot solves
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what it should look like when done right