BERNINA Softplate – Replacement Foam Spool Pad
Replace a missing or worn spool pad with this BERNINA Softplate , also known as a foam spool pad. It sits on the spool pin beneath the thread spool, helping support the spool and reducing the risk of thread catching around the base of the pin.
Although it is a small part, the soft plate forms an important part of the upper-thread setup on compatible BERNINA machines. BERNINA’s operating instructions direct users to place the foam pad on the spool pin before fitting the thread spool. On horizontal spool holders, it is used together with the correctly sized spool cap to support proper thread release.
- Replacement foam pad for a compatible BERNINA spool pin
- Helps prevent thread from catching around the spool pin
- Supports a tidy, correctly arranged upper-thread setup
- Suitable for replacing a missing, damaged or heavily compressed pad
- BERNINA article number: 033327.70.00
- Legacy product code: 0333277.0.00
Looking for other small machine components? Browse the BERNINA sewing machine parts available from Two Petals.
What Does the BERNINA Softplate Do?
The soft plate provides a cushioned base between the machine and the thread spool. BERNINA manuals describe the foam pad as helping prevent thread from becoming hooked at the spool pin. Depending on the machine and spool-pin arrangement, it may be used on a horizontal, vertical, swivelling or retractable spool pin.
For a horizontal spool pin, the usual arrangement is:
- Place the foam soft plate onto the spool pin.
- Fit the thread spool in the direction specified in your machine manual.
- Select the appropriate spool cap and position it against the spool as directed.
- Thread the machine using the path shown in its operating instructions.
The foam pad and spool cap have different jobs. The soft plate sits behind or beneath the spool, while the spool cap fits onto the horizontal pin to retain the spool and assist with correct thread release. One should not automatically be substituted for the other.
Verified Product Details
| Brand | BERNINA |
|---|---|
| Product type | Replacement foam spool pad / soft plate |
| BERNINA article number | 033327.70.00 |
| Legacy product code | 0333277.0.00 |
| Position | Placed on the applicable spool pin before the thread spool |
| Primary purpose | Helps prevent thread from catching at the spool pin |
| Verified series reference | BERNINA Series 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9 in the available standard-accessory part reference |
Compatibility Guidance
A BERNINA standard-accessory reference identifies article 033327.70.00 as the foam pad associated with BERNINA Series 2, 3, 5, 7, 8 and 9 machines. A separate parts listing identifies 0333277.0.00 as the older number for the same article family.
BERNINA manuals for additional machine ranges also describe the use of foam pads, but that does not confirm that every model uses this exact replacement part. Please compare the number with your original pad, parts list or machine manual before ordering.
Please check compatibility before purchase if you have:
- A BERNINA 4 Series or 8 Series machine
- A vintage or discontinued BERNINA model
- A BERNINA Q Series quilting machine
- A BERNINA overlocker
- A bernette machine
- A machine with a different spool-pin design or pad size
If the original part number is unavailable, contact Two Petals with the full model name and, where applicable, the serial number. Avoid selecting a replacement solely because it is described generally as a “BERNINA foam pad”, as part requirements can vary between models and generations.
When Is a Replacement Useful?
Consider replacing the soft plate when the original is:
- Missing from the spool pin or accessory set
- Torn, cracked or otherwise damaged
- Heavily compressed and no longer supporting the spool as intended
- Frequently slipping out of position
- Being replaced as part of restoring the machine’s correct thread-spool setup
This part can be useful for general sewing, quilting, embroidery and bobbin-winding setups where the compatible machine’s manual specifies a foam pad. It may also form part of a specialty-thread setup, but it does not replace any spool cap, spool net, thread stand or other thread-control accessory required by the machine or thread manufacturer.
Before You Order
- Check for 033327.70.00 or legacy code 0333277.0.00 in your parts information.
- Confirm whether the pad is intended for the spool pin you plan to use.
- Inspect your spool cap as well; it is a separate component on horizontal spool-pin setups.
- Do not assume that all BERNINA, bernette, overlocker and quilting-machine spool systems use the same pad.
- If troubleshooting poor stitches, also check the needle, threading path, bobbin, tension settings and spool orientation rather than relying on this part alone.
Shop the BERNINA Softplate from Two Petals , or explore more sewing machine replacement parts and sewing machines and accessories .
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a BERNINA soft plate?
In this listing, “soft plate” refers to the foam pad fitted to a compatible thread spool pin. The thread spool is positioned on the pin after the pad has been installed.
Where does the BERNINA foam spool pad go?
It goes onto the applicable spool pin before the thread spool. The exact arrangement depends on the machine and whether the pin is horizontal, vertical, retractable or swivelling, so follow the diagram in your machine manual.
Does the foam pad replace the spool cap?
No. On a horizontal spool-pin setup, the foam pad and spool cap perform separate roles. BERNINA instructions generally show the pad fitted first, followed by the spool and then an appropriately sized spool cap.
Is a spool cap included?
The product listing identifies the replacement soft plate only and does not state that a spool cap is included. Check whether your existing spool cap is present and suitable before ordering.
Will this soft plate fit every BERNINA sewing machine?
Universal compatibility has not been confirmed. The available BERNINA accessory reference associates article 033327.70.00 with Series 2, 3, 5 and 7 machines. For another series or an older model, confirm the exact part number before purchase.
Will it fit a BERNINA 4 Series or 8 Series machine?
BERNINA documentation for some 4 Series and 8 Series machines refers to foam pads, but that alone does not verify that this exact article fits every model in those ranges. Please check the machine’s parts information or ask Two Petals to confirm.
Can the foam pad be used on a vertical spool pin?
Some BERNINA manuals instruct users to place a foam pad on a vertical, retractable or swivelling spool pin. Use it only where specified for your particular model and spool configuration.
Will a new soft plate fix thread-tension problems?
It may help when the problem is caused by thread catching or an incorrectly supported spool, but it is not a complete tension repair. Incorrect threading, spool orientation, needle condition, bobbin setup, lint and machine settings can also affect stitch formation.
Is this useful for metallic or monofilament thread?
A correctly fitted foam pad can form part of the spool setup, but specialty threads may also require a suitable spool cap, spool net, separate thread stand or other arrangement. Follow both the BERNINA manual and the thread manufacturer’s recommendations.
How do I confirm the correct replacement?
Compare the article number, your original part and the parts information for your machine. If you are unsure, provide Two Petals with the complete BERNINA model name before ordering.
