Bernina and Adapter for Low-Shank Feet
Bernina's sewing machine feet are unusual and work only with Bernina machines, plus quite expensive but built to last. There is a way to expand usage of the machine without paying a small fortune for their feet---and it may already be in your household. Here are pics of my Bernina 910 (mid 80s), my Riccar (late 70s), and my White 4042 (early 2000s) Click to see larger pictures. Though the feet for the Riccar and the White look very much alike they are not exchangeable for the most part because the needle opening in the feet are either too far forward or too far back. However, they can be used on the Bernina! Here's how: You will need a low-shank adapter. They come in a choice of for snap-on or for screw-on feet and are available for old stye (OS) (through the 1630--am almost positive on this model) and for new style (NS). If your feet have red, then they are new style. (approximtely after '98). The adapters are in the range of ...