Erika, I love the #10C and the BSR foot too. I haven't yet used my ruffler foot. I was curious if you had an opinion on which is easier to use, the ruffler foot for the sewing machine, or the ruffler foot for the sergers?
CJ

Great question! The Ruffler Attachment for the sewing machine works differently than the Gathering Foot for the serger. The Ruffler actually gives you little tiny "pleats" as it gathers up the fabric, and you can have very precise control over how many "pleats" the Ruffler takes per stitch, and how deep these are using the stitch length. The Gathering Foot for the serger pulls the fabric together and gathers it to make the ruffles. Both great tools, but the finished products have slightly different looks.

As to which is easier to use, if you are more comfortable with your sewing machine, it may be easier for you to use the Ruffler Attachment.  If you are a pro with your serger, you may really like the Gathering Foot.  If you are using either for the first time, try playing with some scraps of ribbon or fabric to get the feel for how the foot works.  And, most of all, HAVE FUN!

Thank you Erika, that was a great explanation! I don't claim to be a pro on either machine, but I definitely have fun with both! I think I'll do just as you say, and play around with them to see how they each perform. I wasn't aware that they gave different results, that's great to know!

Great post! We had a discussion about Favorite Feet on our blog, too! http://berninashoppe.blogspot.com/2007/09/favorite-foot.html There are all KINDS of great feet out there!
Mose and Bristol

The attachment I use the most - and cannot live without -is the #37 foot. The quarter inch foot gets used in almost every project- quilt or not. This just seems to be "needed" for everything.
I purchased different feet over the past few years, thinking that it might come in handy someday. Well.....that day has come and the #59C (double cord foot) and the #12(piping braiding foot were invaluable in some recent projects.
I have made it a point to try out the new feet and become acquainted with their purpose.
Having the "Feetures" books are very helpful too. I am lacking book #3 but hope to get it soon.

I love the ruffler foot!! It is so easy to ruffles anything and saves so much time! Plus the BSR is fantastic; I don't know what I'd do without it!! :)

I've only just begun using my BSR foot. And love it. However, I'm having a bit of trouble with the bobbin thread (at least I think it's the bobbin thread that's the problem!) The quilt is whole flannel on one side and 1 1/2 inch squares on the other. I'm using the flannel on top (to quilt around the animal print). I'm using the same mettler thread on the spool and bobbin. It seems that the bobbin side isn't being pulled into the fabric all the time. I have an Aurora 430. I've set my thread tension at 9-10. Maybe someone has had this problem and can help me solve it??

What machines does the BSR foot work with? I don't believe it will work on my 240, but I would LOVE to have one!

For Becky: One thing I have discovered using my BSR is that when you quilt with chalk markings or other "fuzzy" fabrics like flannels, the sensor gets dust on it and it doesn't read the fabric. I just wipe it off every once in a while and I don't mark with chalk anymore I use a disappearing marker.

Retro Aprons made with the ruffler!, what a great idea for Bernina Club! You are a genius! Bet we could use the Bias binder too!

I love the bsr stitch regulator but for some reason the red light won't come on, can someone tell me what I should do?I looked through my book and it does not help me. How do you switch to mode 2?
Thanks
Norma

Hi Norma - E-mail me at joblogs@berninausa and let me know which BERNINA model you have, and I'll be able to help you get your BSR going. Jo

Becky - write me at joblogs@berninausa.com and let me know if you solved your tension problem.

Thank you Jo,I brought my machine in for a refresher on how to use the bsr. I was not doing it right.My dealer is very helpful and now everything is great.Thanks again, Norma

The Ruffler and the Bias Binder are a great combination. Cut a strip of fabric and bind one end then attach the other with the ruffler for aprons, curtains, bed skirts, pillows.
The Bias Binder can be used for so many things. Fix those terry towels that are still functional but have a tear on the edge. Gives it a new look and keeps tear from growing.
I've also used the binder to trim the edge next to a zipper, to finish off collars and cuffs, bind a reversible jacket (Thermore batting)etc. etc.

Jo - can I write you, too. I'm having the same prob as Norma with the BSR. No red light and no mode 2.

Hi Rimy - Yes, e-mail me at joblogs@berninausa.com with a description of what you're doing and what is/isn't happening. I also need to know which machine you have, as the buttons to push are in different places. Jo

Thanks Sandra. I haven't had time to test your suggestion, but it makes sense. Thanks!

I have a 135 patchwork bernina, will the #37 quater inch foot work on mine I shoped 2 years for a good machine, and found it in Bernina. Also will the stitch regulator foot work on mine? thanks in advace. ove this place.

Hi Joan - Yes, the 1/4" Patchwork Foot #37 will work on your activa 135, but, sorry, the BERNINA Stitch Regulator won't. All of the machines that can use the BSR have an internal operating system - either Microsoft CE or similar BERNINA software - that makes them compatible with the BSR.

i have inherited my mom's bernina 1008 and i love it! I did not inherit the instuctions for using the ruffler- what do i set my machine on?/ it seems a great attachment and i want to use it correctly - thanks

Hi Olddresses - I'll e-mail a copy of the ruffler instructions to you. You'll also want to check out the Ruffler #86 video at www.berninausa.com.

Hi Jo,

I too am struggling getting pleats right with my Bernina Artista 200. I am trying to do small compact tight pleats on 15mm wide velvet ribbon and I am having all sorts of trouble. I think it is to do with the settings on my machine but don't know what to do about it. I followed the instrctions that came with the foot but of course they assume you know what settings to use for your machine which unfortunately I dont. If you could help that would be great. Thanks

Erika,
I am at the beach with my new 440QE, and I want to use the BSR but I just realized the "directions" in the box aren't really "directions." I don't have my manual with me but want to practice with this attachment. I couldn't find any information on the Bernina site itself to help me get started. Any suggestions?