#42 Bernina Stitch Regulator (BSR)
Bernina Stitch Regulator (BSR) #42 is far more than a presser foot; it produces neat, consistent stitching with stitches of precisely the same legth while free-motion sewing. Compatible with 9mm BSR machines B4&5 / C2*&3 / D / Ea2-4 / Eb2-4 / Ec2&3 / F
£675.00

The Bernina Stitch Regulator is compatible with 9 mm machines with the BSR function (it comes included with the 570 QE, 590 E, 770 QE, 790 Plus, 790 PlusE, 880 PlusE)

The Bernina Stitch Regulator (BSR) is an innovative accessory that is far more than just a presser foot; it is part of a dynamic interaction between quilter, accessory and Bernina Sewing Machine. The BSR produces neat, consistent stitching with stitches of precisely the same length while free-motion sewing.

The hallmark of excellence in free-motion techniques is the ability to keep the stitch length even and consistent as the fabric is guided without the assistance of the feed dogs. With traditional free-motion sewing techniques, once the feed dogs are lowered, keeping the machine speed, the fabric movement and the stitch length in harmony is the responsibility of the stitcher. Hours and hours of practice are required to master the complex interplay resulting in an even stitch pattern. The Bernina Stitch Regulator eliminates this challenge, reducing free-motion mastery to minutes instead of hours.

The Bernina Stitch Regulator provides beginners with the confidence to master increasingly popular free-motion techniques. For more experienced free-motion stitchers, the BSR offers the added security of consistent stitch length, providing the confidence to try more challenging techniques.The BSR allows any hobby sewer, whether a beginner or advanced, to master free-motion sewing technique and concentrate exclusively on creativity! It can sew both straight and zigzag stitches, and is superbly suited to ambitious professional-level sewing projects such as free-motion quilting on all fabrics.

How does it work?

After extensive development and testing, the BERNINA Stitch Regulator was patented as a unique innovation that is still unparalleled today. Reacting to the movement of the fabric, the BSR adjusts the speed of of the machine automatically when free-motion quilting with the feed dog lowered.

Activating the Bernina Stitch Regulator is as simple as attaching the accessory to your BSR compatible machine, lowering the feed dogs and selecting the mode of your choice. Set the stitch length according to your preference for the technique and hand and you are ready to sew.

With the aid of technology, the BSR system reads (similar to a wireless mouse) the surface of the fabric under the presser foot. A sensor transfers information to the sewing machine as the material is moved. The sewing machine calculates the necessary sewing speed in order to sew consistent stitches according to the set stitch length. A slower needle movement and motor speed is required if the material is moved slowly. A faster needle movement and motor speed is needed for faster fabric movement. The BSR in tandem with the sewing machine, automatically adjusts to the sewer's speed for even and consistent stitching.

See this Bernina video tutorial on using the Bernina Stitch Regulator for free motion quilting.