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5.2 BERNINA Dual Feed
It is recommended to match the presser foot pressure with the fabric. The thicker the fabric, the lower
the presser foot pressure.
The BERNINA Dual Feed feeds the fabric from above and from beneath simultaneously. This provides an even
and careful feed forward even for smooth and thin materials. Striped and checkered patterns can be
matched perfectly by even feeding.
In general, the BERNINA Dual Feed is used for the following sewing projects:
• Sewing: All sewing applications with difficult fabrics such as for seams, zippers.
• Patchwork: With accurate stripes, blocks and with decorative stitches up to a stitch width of 9 mm.
• Appliqués: sewing appliques, ribbons and bias binding.
Difficult-to-work-with fabrics are:
• Velvet, normally sewn with the grain.
• Toweling.
• Jersey, especially when sewing it crosswise to knit.
• Fake fur or coated fake fur.
• Fleece-types of fabrics.
• Batted fabrics.
• Stripes and checks.
• Curtain fabrics with pattern repeats.
«Sticky» fabrics are:
• Imitation leather, coated fabrics (optimally with optional accessory Zigzag Foot with Non-Stick
Sole #52D).
Application of the BERNINA Dual Feed
Only use presser feet with a cut-out at the center back and the labeling «D». Additional presser feet with
the labeling «D» are listed in the enclosed accessory catalog.
Activate Dual Feed
> Raise the presser foot.
> Attach a presser foot with the designation «D».
> Pull the dual feed down until it engages.
