You've probably heard of BERNINA if you’re into sewing or quilting. But do you know what makes their machines truly special? 

 

The BERNINA Dual Feed Mechanism, is a feature that synchronizes the feeding of fabric from both the top and bottom to ensure smooth and even stitching.  An additional top feed mechanism works with the machine’s bottom feed dogs, ensuring fabrics move at the same pace and preventing shifting, puckering, or mismatched edges during sewing.

BERNINA has been in the sewing game for over 125 years, blending innovation with tradition. Founded in Switzerland, the brand has consistently pushed boundaries in sewing machine technology like The Dual Feed mechanism, created to provide professional-level precision and versatility.

Sewing slippery silks or thick quilts can be frustrating so the Dual Feed was developed to solve these challenges. It’s designed to help sewists handle multiple layers of fabric or challenging materials effortlessly with its synchronized and accurate feeding. Whether you’re sewing delicate chiffon, bulky denim, stretchy knits to heavy-duty upholstery fabric or tricky materials like vinyl, the Dual Feed ensures both layers move evenly and consistently without distortion. Making it perfect for piecing quilt blocks, quilting multiple layers, or stitching intricate patterns without dealing with shifting or wrinkles.

The 770 QE features a Dual Feed mechanism, making it a go-to for quilters. It effortlessly manages multiple layers of fabric and batting, ensuring precision for intricate patterns and straight-line quilting. Now a common question that we get asked alot is how to activate this mechanism. This is super easy, just engage the mechanism via the lever when you need it and pair it with the compatible presser foot for your project. And carefully align your fabric and choose settings matching your material and sewing goal.

PROTIPS

Select the right presser foot for your project.

If the mechanism doesn’t engage or perform correctly, ensure the lever is properly activated and check for any obstructions.

Consult the manual for adjustments, and don’t hesitate to seek professional servicing for persistent issues. 

Use these presser feet for even better results with the Dual Feed System

• Patchwork Dual Feed Presser Foot: Perfect for precise quarter-inch seaming. All-Purpose Foot: Great for straight-line quilting with clear markings.
•  Reverse Pattern Clear Dual Feed  Presser Foot: Ideal for decorative stitching with a wide 9mm stitch width. 
• Open Toe Embroidery  Presser Foot (No. 20D): Useful for attaching ribbons to fabric without shifting. 
• Edge Stitching  Presser Foot (No. 10): Ensures perfect edge stitching on ribbons