#16 BERNINA Gathering Sewing Machine Foot 5.5 mm Sole

#16 BERNINA Gathering Sewing Machine Foot 5.5 mm Sole

Gathering Foot #16 is suitable for gathering lightweight-to-medium-weight fabrics. The fabric is gathered automatically while being sewn.

• For gathering individual fabric layers
• 5.5 mm Sole
• For gathering and simultaneously sewing onto a flat piece of fabric.
• For thin and medium-weight materials
• Results in characteristic gathering

What’s more, the special indentation in the sole of Gathering Foot #16 allows you to sew the material being gathered to a flat piece of fabric in a single operation. For this, the flat material is slipped into the indentation so that it isn’t gathered at the same time.  

Gathering Foot #16 is available in two different widths. The wider version is designed for use with sewing machines with a stitch width of up to 9 mm.

Compatibility:

Most BERNINA Machines

Master Every Stitch With the #16 BERNINA Gathering Foot

Gathering

Useful for making ruffles for clothing and home decorating projects, as well as specialty techniques such as heirloom sewing and imitation smocking.

Simple Shirring

This foot offers a quick and easy method of creating shirred yardage for infants' and children's garments. 

Puffing

Puffing - a narrow strip of fabric, gathered along both edges - is used as an embellishment, especially in heirloom sewing. The Shirred strups add dimension and interest to blouses, dresses, jackets, aprons, collars, and christening gowns. 

Gathering Techniques With the BERNINA Gathering Foot #16

The BERNINA Gathering Foot #16 makes it easy to create soft gathers, gentle ruffles, and textured fabric effects for garments, home décor, and creative sewing projects. For additional techniques and sewing inspiration, explore the WeAllSew guide to the BERNINA Gathering Foot #16.