Gina's Pro Tips - Bernina Foot #86 Ruffler Attachment

[@Wendy-kh3hg]

What a brilliant explanation. Thank you and well done.👍

[@lindaburton1633]

Kathy, these tips are WONDERFUL! Your explanations are very clear, the camera work is great, and you demonstrate slowly and clearly. Thanks you so much for doing these, and for choosing some feet that we might not use all the time. 👏😄

[@jeannettewilson7145]

Inherited a beautiful Bernina and an abundance of accessories from my wonderful MIL as she has passed. Feeling very intimidated, I found this so helpful. Thank you so much. Your instructions were very clear.

[@karinfryday8314]

Thrilled! Made the first ruffle of my life. Thank you Kathy. Love your video tutorials. 😀😀

[@janetbarber8311]

This is the best video I've watched on this foot. Your explanation on that screw is so clear! Thanks so much for sharing!!!

[@Angel283]

I have this foot but never have figured out how to figure out how much fabric I would need to use it in making the kids clothes!!! Thank you SO MUCH for this video, GREAT information!!!! Love ya Kathy!!!!!

[@ginasberninasewingcenter2375]

On a piece of the same fabric you plan to use, play with the setting to achieve the look you want. Then take the same fabric and cut about a 12 inch strip and see what your settings gather that piece down to. Then its math. Measure the area where the ruffle will be applied and divide that amount by the measurement of the ruffled piece you created. Hope that helps. Thank you sweet lady.

[@franziskanickelnadelnett2241]

Great foot! Perfect explanation and demonstration! Thanks for that!

[@franckegoss]

I learned a lot, especially adjusting the screw.

[@ginasberninasewingcenter2375]

Thank you for letting me know the video helped you. I love my ruffler!

[@JudithSingleton-m7m]

This video is gold. Thank you so much!

[@CherryBlossomHill]

Thank you! If other people run into this problem ie. not being able to insert the second layer of fabric, you just need to loosen the screw a bit or push the glider piece forward to slip the fabric in, then back gain before you sew. Also, the fabric that you don’t want to gather can star gathering unless you hold it carefully, it helps if you hold each piece separately.

[@OzSteve9801]

I have used the Brother version for nearly 40 years (since my daughter was born) without any trouble. It's also great for attaching lace if it isn't too delicate. I have also done a rolled serger hem on the side of the ruffle that shows so you don't have to double the fabric, in either matching or contrast thread. This can look stunning.

[@ginasberninasewingcenter2375]

That is wonderful. There are so many different ways for doing things. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@DonnakinsJewelry]

Does the Bernina #86 Ruffler need to be oiled at any time? Another sewist suggested I oil the unit, but did not tell me where I would apply oil. Thank you for this wonderful video. You are easy to understand. 🙂

[@flair4crafts894]

Thank you so much for this video, and you have a way to explain things that makes it so easy. I know you say is only straight stich but when you are done can you back and forth stich to secure the gather? Sounds silly me asking for this or do i have to change it to foot number 1 to do that. Such beautiful southern accent, love it. I mean to ask when calculating panels for a ruffle skirt how do you go about it? what is the formula so that the gather matches the panels? I can be good at math but at the same time in certain things I am not so good. Do you have a video on that? Thank you

[@oneasianwahine]

Loved this! I’ve been eyeing this foot for a long time and it’s hard to get my hands on one along with a straight stitch plate for my B570qee.

[@ginasberninasewingcenter2375]

I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks so much for watching. The Bernina dealer in your area should be able to help you with the presser foot and stitch plate.

[@oneasianwahine]

@@ginasberninasewingcenter2375 unfortunately it’s been really hard to get my hands on one. I’ve tried since September of last year to purchase the ruffler foot.

[@ginasberninasewingcenter2375]

It’s been hard since covid to get shipments. Hopefully it will get better.

[@alicefoster1340]

Thank you Kathy. The foot is no so intimidating now,

[@ginasberninasewingcenter2375]

So glad you found the video helpful.

[@mjcechman]

How do you know how much fabric you need to gather to fit your item?

[@mjcechman]

opps! I see the answer below!

[@ginasberninasewingcenter2375]

I’m glad you saw it. If you have anymore questions feel free to ask and thank you so much for watching.

[@janetbarber8311]

@@ginasberninasewingcenter2375 I don't see the answer to Marla C.'s question. Where is it located?

[@maggiewatte2231]

Thank you. How far are you from Clarksville? My son lives there and when I visit, if you’re not far I’d love to see your store

[@ginasberninasewingcenter2375]

We are about 230 miles from Clarksville. We'd love to have you come visit Maggie and maybe you could visit our beautiful mountains.

[@berthaskipper7406]

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