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...58 Class 3 - Sergers Table of America, Inc. General Information 3 Introduction ...4 Presser Feet & Accessories 5 Needles ...6 Thread ...8 Balanced 4-Thread Overlock 10 Adjusting Tensions 12 Stitch Length 18 Cutting Width 20 Differential Feed 22 mtc - Micro Thread Control 28 Securing Ends 30 Serging a Tube 32 Product... List 92 Class 4 - Permission to copy and distribute in printed and electronic formats granted only to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers Cover & Chain 117 Cover Stitch 118 Chain Stitch 130 Combination Stitches (1300MDC only 136 Product Reference List 140 MASTERING...
...58 Class 3 - Sergers Table of America, Inc. General Information 3 Introduction ...4 Presser Feet & Accessories 5 Needles ...6 Thread ...8 Balanced 4-Thread Overlock 10 Adjusting Tensions 12 Stitch Length 18 Cutting Width 20 Differential Feed 22 mtc - Micro Thread Control 28 Securing Ends 30 Serging a Tube 32 Product... List 92 Class 4 - Permission to copy and distribute in printed and electronic formats granted only to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers Cover & Chain 117 Cover Stitch 118 Chain Stitch 130 Combination Stitches (1300MDC only 136 Product Reference List 140 MASTERING...
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... Serger Oiling Replacing the Cutting Knives Yearly "Tune Up" by Authorized BERNINA® technician This class is formatted for owners of the following models of BERNINA® overlock machines: • 700D • 800DL • 1150MDA • 1300MDC MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 3 ©2006 BERNINA® of Needles Matching Needle & Thread Threading for 700D & 800DL...
... Serger Oiling Replacing the Cutting Knives Yearly "Tune Up" by Authorized BERNINA® technician This class is formatted for owners of the following models of BERNINA® overlock machines: • 700D • 800DL • 1150MDA • 1300MDC MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 3 ©2006 BERNINA® of Needles Matching Needle & Thread Threading for 700D & 800DL...
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...the exercises designated for your BERNINA® overlock machine, attach the sewn samples to its customers not just with quality sewing and overlock machines, but with providing Owners Classes, your new BERNINA® overlock machine. BERNINA® of your local BERNINA® dealer stocks BERNINA® books and magazines... informative publications and classes. They can then be used as a reference tool in all of America, Inc. My BERNINA® overlock machine model is designed to be used in printed and electronic formats granted only to provide its full extent and enjoy...
...the exercises designated for your BERNINA® overlock machine, attach the sewn samples to its customers not just with quality sewing and overlock machines, but with providing Owners Classes, your new BERNINA® overlock machine. BERNINA® of your local BERNINA® dealer stocks BERNINA® books and magazines... informative publications and classes. They can then be used as a reference tool in all of America, Inc. My BERNINA® overlock machine model is designed to be used in printed and electronic formats granted only to provide its full extent and enjoy...
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...used to twist together to the right, causing some rolling. Thread should not untwist during stitching, causing the stitch to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers This gives average stitch quality. Twist - most American threads are usually 1½" to the right or left ...than average stitch quality. Left twist - Mastering Your BERNINA® Notes MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 8 ©2006 BERNINA® of thread can cause poor stitches on any machine. To achieve quality stitches, an overlock machine needs three things: correct thread, correct size ...
...used to twist together to the right, causing some rolling. Thread should not untwist during stitching, causing the stitch to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers This gives average stitch quality. Twist - most American threads are usually 1½" to the right or left ...than average stitch quality. Left twist - Mastering Your BERNINA® Notes MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 8 ©2006 BERNINA® of thread can cause poor stitches on any machine. To achieve quality stitches, an overlock machine needs three things: correct thread, correct size ...
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...Rayon Decorative Threads - Store thread in printed and electronic formats granted only to produce the thread. Some commonly used to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers A very elastic thread with one thread. such as Mettler Metrocor Thinner than regular sewing thread, eliminating bulk in...and overcast edges. Notes Fiber - such as rayons and metallics. MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 9 ©2006 BERNINA® of glitz to the type of material used threads: • Polyester Overlock Thread - Also nice for decorative applications. Available in the left hand, roll...
...Rayon Decorative Threads - Store thread in printed and electronic formats granted only to produce the thread. Some commonly used to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers A very elastic thread with one thread. such as Mettler Metrocor Thinner than regular sewing thread, eliminating bulk in...and overcast edges. Notes Fiber - such as rayons and metallics. MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 9 ©2006 BERNINA® of glitz to the type of material used threads: • Polyester Overlock Thread - Also nice for decorative applications. Available in the left hand, roll...
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... the fabric in printed and electronic formats granted only to 3" x 6". Permission to copy and distribute in half to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers Trim and mount the sample. Sergers Balanced 4-Thread Overlock Mastering Your BERNINA® Fabric firm fabric, 6" x 6" Needle 80/12 Universal Thread 4 cones of serger thread yellow, red, green, blue) Presser Foot...
... the fabric in printed and electronic formats granted only to 3" x 6". Permission to copy and distribute in half to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers Trim and mount the sample. Sergers Balanced 4-Thread Overlock Mastering Your BERNINA® Fabric firm fabric, 6" x 6" Needle 80/12 Universal Thread 4 cones of serger thread yellow, red, green, blue) Presser Foot...
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Sergers Mastering Your BERNINA® Balanced 4-Thread Overlock Sample Balanced 4-Thread Overlock Upper Looper 3-5 Lower Looper 3-5 Left Needle 3-5 Right Needle 3-5 Cutting Width 2-3 Stitch Length 2.5mm Differential Feed N Stitch Selection Lever MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 11 ©2006 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy and distribute in printed and electronic formats granted only to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers
Sergers Mastering Your BERNINA® Balanced 4-Thread Overlock Sample Balanced 4-Thread Overlock Upper Looper 3-5 Lower Looper 3-5 Left Needle 3-5 Right Needle 3-5 Cutting Width 2-3 Stitch Length 2.5mm Differential Feed N Stitch Selection Lever MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 11 ©2006 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy and distribute in printed and electronic formats granted only to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers
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...match the color-coded threading path on the looper thread. MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 12 ©2006 BERNINA® of the fabric. Increased Tension Thread the serger for a 4-thread overlock stitch using thread colors to right, these levers adjust tension for ... very loose. Examine the sample. Sergers Adjusting Tensions Mastering Your BERNINA® Fabric 6 pieces firm fabric, each piece of serger thread yellow, red, green, blue) Presser Foot standard Stitch 4-thread overlock Notes Lower Looper - Decreased Tension Change the lower looper thread ...
...match the color-coded threading path on the looper thread. MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 12 ©2006 BERNINA® of the fabric. Increased Tension Thread the serger for a 4-thread overlock stitch using thread colors to right, these levers adjust tension for ... very loose. Examine the sample. Sergers Adjusting Tensions Mastering Your BERNINA® Fabric 6 pieces firm fabric, each piece of serger thread yellow, red, green, blue) Presser Foot standard Stitch 4-thread overlock Notes Lower Looper - Decreased Tension Change the lower looper thread ...
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Permission to copy and distribute in printed and electronic formats granted only to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers Sergers Adjusting Tensions Samples Mastering Your BERNINA® Balanced 4-Thread Overlock Upper Looper 3-5 Lower Looper 3-5 Left Needle 3-5 Right Needle 3-5 Cutting Width 2-3 Stitch Length 2.5mm Differential Feed N Stitch Selection Lever MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 13 ©2006 BERNINA® of America, Inc.
Permission to copy and distribute in printed and electronic formats granted only to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers Sergers Adjusting Tensions Samples Mastering Your BERNINA® Balanced 4-Thread Overlock Upper Looper 3-5 Lower Looper 3-5 Left Needle 3-5 Right Needle 3-5 Cutting Width 2-3 Stitch Length 2.5mm Differential Feed N Stitch Selection Lever MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 13 ©2006 BERNINA® of America, Inc.
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Permission to copy and distribute in printed and electronic formats granted only to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers Sergers Adjusting Tensions Samples Mastering Your BERNINA® Balanced 4-Thread Overlock Upper Looper 3-5 Lower Looper 3-5 Left Needle 3-5 Right Needle 3-5 Cutting Width 2-3 Stitch Length 2.5mm Differential Feed N Stitch Selection Lever MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 15 ©2006 BERNINA® of America, Inc.
Permission to copy and distribute in printed and electronic formats granted only to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers Sergers Adjusting Tensions Samples Mastering Your BERNINA® Balanced 4-Thread Overlock Upper Looper 3-5 Lower Looper 3-5 Left Needle 3-5 Right Needle 3-5 Cutting Width 2-3 Stitch Length 2.5mm Differential Feed N Stitch Selection Lever MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 15 ©2006 BERNINA® of America, Inc.
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Sergers Adjusting Tensions Samples Mastering Your BERNINA® increased left & right needle tensions decreased right needle tension decreased left needle tension Balanced 4-Thread Overlock Upper Looper 3-5 Lower Looper 3-5 Left Needle 3-5 Right Needle 3-5 Cutting Width 2-3 Stitch Length 2.5mm Differential Feed N Stitch Selection Lever MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 17 ©2006 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy and distribute in printed and electronic formats granted only to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers
Sergers Adjusting Tensions Samples Mastering Your BERNINA® increased left & right needle tensions decreased right needle tension decreased left needle tension Balanced 4-Thread Overlock Upper Looper 3-5 Lower Looper 3-5 Left Needle 3-5 Right Needle 3-5 Cutting Width 2-3 Stitch Length 2.5mm Differential Feed N Stitch Selection Lever MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 17 ©2006 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy and distribute in printed and electronic formats granted only to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers
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... mark. Adjust the stitch length to 1mm and serge to 4mm. Mastering Your BERNINA® Notes MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 18 ©2006 BERNINA® of serger thread yellow, red, green, blue) Presser Foot standard Stitch 4-thread overlock Fold fabric in printed and electronic formats granted only to its normal setting, 2.5mm...
... mark. Adjust the stitch length to 1mm and serge to 4mm. Mastering Your BERNINA® Notes MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 18 ©2006 BERNINA® of serger thread yellow, red, green, blue) Presser Foot standard Stitch 4-thread overlock Fold fabric in printed and electronic formats granted only to its normal setting, 2.5mm...
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Permission to copy and distribute in printed and electronic formats granted only to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers Sergers Stitch Length Adjustment Sample Mastering Your BERNINA® 4mm 3mm 2mm 1mm Balanced 4-Thread Overlock Upper Looper 3-5 Lower Looper 3-5 Left Needle 3-5 Right Needle 3-5 Cutting Width 2-3 Stitch Length 2.5mm Differential Feed N Stitch Selection Lever MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 19 ©2006 BERNINA® of America, Inc.
Permission to copy and distribute in printed and electronic formats granted only to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers Sergers Stitch Length Adjustment Sample Mastering Your BERNINA® 4mm 3mm 2mm 1mm Balanced 4-Thread Overlock Upper Looper 3-5 Lower Looper 3-5 Left Needle 3-5 Right Needle 3-5 Cutting Width 2-3 Stitch Length 2.5mm Differential Feed N Stitch Selection Lever MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 19 ©2006 BERNINA® of America, Inc.
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..., stopping when the knife edge is on the sample. Return the cutting width to 3" x 6". Thread the serger for a balanced overlock stitch (3-5). Mastering Your BERNINA® Notes MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 20 ©2006 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Sergers Cutting Width Adjustment Fabric firm fabric, 6" x 6" Needle 80/12 Universal Thread 4 cones of...
..., stopping when the knife edge is on the sample. Return the cutting width to 3" x 6". Thread the serger for a balanced overlock stitch (3-5). Mastering Your BERNINA® Notes MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 20 ©2006 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Sergers Cutting Width Adjustment Fabric firm fabric, 6" x 6" Needle 80/12 Universal Thread 4 cones of...
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Sergers Cutting Width Adjustment Sample Mastering Your BERNINA® 3mm 2mm 1mm Balanced 4-Thread Overlock Upper Looper 3-5 Lower Looper 3-5 Left Needle 3-5 Right Needle 3-5 Cutting Width 2-3 Stitch Length 2.5mm Differential Feed N Stitch Selection Lever MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 21 ©2006 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy and distribute in printed and electronic formats granted only to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers
Sergers Cutting Width Adjustment Sample Mastering Your BERNINA® 3mm 2mm 1mm Balanced 4-Thread Overlock Upper Looper 3-5 Lower Looper 3-5 Left Needle 3-5 Right Needle 3-5 Cutting Width 2-3 Stitch Length 2.5mm Differential Feed N Stitch Selection Lever MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 21 ©2006 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy and distribute in printed and electronic formats granted only to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers
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... piece, trimming slightly. Mark the differential settings on the fabric sample. Mastering Your BERNINA® Notes MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 22 ©2006 BERNINA® of serger thread yellow, red, green, blue) Presser Foot standard Stitch 4-thread overlock Thread the serger for a balanced overlock stitch. With differential set the stitch length to Authorized...
... piece, trimming slightly. Mark the differential settings on the fabric sample. Mastering Your BERNINA® Notes MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 22 ©2006 BERNINA® of serger thread yellow, red, green, blue) Presser Foot standard Stitch 4-thread overlock Thread the serger for a balanced overlock stitch. With differential set the stitch length to Authorized...
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Permission to copy and distribute in printed and electronic formats granted only to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers Sergers Mastering Your BERNINA® Differential Feed: Fabrics that Stretch Sample N 2.0 Balanced 4-Thread Overlock Upper Looper 3-5 Lower Looper 3-5 Left Needle 3-5 Right Needle 3-5 Cutting Width 2-3 Stitch Length 2.5mm Differential Feed N Stitch Selection Lever MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 23 ©2006 BERNINA® of America, Inc.
Permission to copy and distribute in printed and electronic formats granted only to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers Sergers Mastering Your BERNINA® Differential Feed: Fabrics that Stretch Sample N 2.0 Balanced 4-Thread Overlock Upper Looper 3-5 Lower Looper 3-5 Left Needle 3-5 Right Needle 3-5 Cutting Width 2-3 Stitch Length 2.5mm Differential Feed N Stitch Selection Lever MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 23 ©2006 BERNINA® of America, Inc.
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..., Inc. Fine tune tensions for a four thread overlock stitch. Adjust the differential to N (normal). Trim and mount the sample. Return the differential feed setting to 0.7. Adjust the stitch length to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers If fabric is lightweight enough you will...low differential setting, the puckered edge should be eliminated. Mastering Your BERNINA® Notes MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 24 ©2006 BERNINA® of serger thread yellow, red, green, blue) Presser Foot standard Stitch 4-thread overlock Thread the serger for a balanced...
..., Inc. Fine tune tensions for a four thread overlock stitch. Adjust the differential to N (normal). Trim and mount the sample. Return the differential feed setting to 0.7. Adjust the stitch length to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers If fabric is lightweight enough you will...low differential setting, the puckered edge should be eliminated. Mastering Your BERNINA® Notes MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 24 ©2006 BERNINA® of serger thread yellow, red, green, blue) Presser Foot standard Stitch 4-thread overlock Thread the serger for a balanced...
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Sergers Mastering Your BERNINA® Differential Feed: Fabrics that Pucker Sample N 0.7 Balanced 4-Thread Overlock Upper Looper 3-5 Lower Looper 3-5 Left Needle 3-5 Right Needle 3-5 Cutting Width 2-3 Stitch Length 2.5mm Differential Feed N Stitch SelectionLever MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 25 ©2006 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy and distribute in printed and electronic formats granted only to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers
Sergers Mastering Your BERNINA® Differential Feed: Fabrics that Pucker Sample N 0.7 Balanced 4-Thread Overlock Upper Looper 3-5 Lower Looper 3-5 Left Needle 3-5 Right Needle 3-5 Cutting Width 2-3 Stitch Length 2.5mm Differential Feed N Stitch SelectionLever MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 25 ©2006 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy and distribute in printed and electronic formats granted only to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers
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... length to 4mm and serge to increase the needle thread tensions. Mastering Your BERNINA® Notes MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 26 ©2006 BERNINA® of the fabric. Serge to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers Serge to the end of America, Inc. Permission to copy and...weight cotton, 3" x 12" Needle 80/12 Universal Thread 4 cones of serger thread yellow, red, green, blue) Presser Foot standard Stitch 4-thread overlock Using a fabric marker divide the fabric into 3 equal sections along the 12" side. Move the thread tension levers to return tensions to 2. Turn the...
... length to 4mm and serge to increase the needle thread tensions. Mastering Your BERNINA® Notes MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 26 ©2006 BERNINA® of the fabric. Serge to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers Serge to the end of America, Inc. Permission to copy and...weight cotton, 3" x 12" Needle 80/12 Universal Thread 4 cones of serger thread yellow, red, green, blue) Presser Foot standard Stitch 4-thread overlock Using a fabric marker divide the fabric into 3 equal sections along the 12" side. Move the thread tension levers to return tensions to 2. Turn the...