Presser Foot Fitment — Bernina

Bernina Presser feet have two different shank openings:

• For most classic models and machines in Group A, presser feet with the 2-point shank opening are used.
  
• For all the remaining models in Groups B to H of the, presser feet with the closed shank opening are used.

Number Only

• The presser foot type is indicated by the number on the foot.
• These fit Bernina sewing and embroidery machines with a maximum stitch width of 5.5 mm.

Number Followed by “C”

• The letter “C” stands for coded presser foot which refers to the
  sensor that specifies the maximum stitch width to the sewing machine.
• For Bernina sewing and embroidery machines with a maximum stitch width of 9 mm.
• The soles are longer and wider than on the 5.5 mm presser foot.

Number Followed by “D”

• The letter “D” stands for Dual Feed. D presser feet are used with the Bernina Dual Feed system. The sole has a recess at the back for the Dual Feed.
• For BERNINA sewing and embroidery machines with a maximum stitch width of 9 mm.
• Wishbone style shank similar to early Pfaff Dual Feed Sewing Machines.

Number Followed by “A”

• The letter “A” stands for automatic sewing of the buttonhole.
• For Bernina sewing and embroidery machines with a maximum stitch width of 5.5 mm.
• Variable buttonhole length up to max. 30 mm.
• The machine measures the length of the buttonhole [mm] via the sensor and completes it automatically.  

Number Followed by “B”

• The letter “B” stands for semi-automatic sewing of the buttonhole.
• For Bernina sewing and embroidery machines with a maximum stitch width of 5.5 mm.
• Variable buttonhole length up to max. 30 mm.
• The machine measures the length of the buttonhole [number of stitches] and completes the buttonhole in stages.