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... List 58 Class 3 - 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 YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 2 ©2006 BERNINA® of Contents Mastering Your BERNINA® Class 1 - Sergers Table of America, Inc. Three-Thread Techniques 59 3-Thread Overlock 60 3-thread Overlock with Guide 108 Product Reference List 116 Class 5 -...
... List 58 Class 3 - 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 YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 2 ©2006 BERNINA® of Contents Mastering Your BERNINA® Class 1 - Sergers Table of America, Inc. Three-Thread Techniques 59 3-Thread Overlock 60 3-thread Overlock with Guide 108 Product Reference List 116 Class 5 -...
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...Sergers Class 1 General Information Class Overview Mastering Your BERNINA® Machine Overview Parts of the serger Setting up the serger Serger Accessories Tweezers Lower Looper Threader (700D only) Needle Threader (optional for Overlock Serging The Threading Path Threading Order First - Needles...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 ...
...Sergers Class 1 General Information Class Overview Mastering Your BERNINA® Machine Overview Parts of the serger Setting up the serger Serger Accessories Tweezers Lower Looper Threader (700D only) Needle Threader (optional for Overlock Serging The Threading Path Threading Order First - Needles...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 ...
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... to use your machine and explore the creative possibilities it on your purchase of a BERNINA® serger! Plus, BERNINA® of America, Inc. Along with providing Owners Classes, your BERNINA® overlock machine, attach the sewn samples to the indicated pages and insert the pages into plastic... page protectors and store them in the future as a reference tool in a 3-ring binder. has a website - My BERNINA® overlock machine model is designed to be used in conjunction with the Owners Classes you will increase your knowledge of serging and assist you ...
... to use your machine and explore the creative possibilities it on your purchase of a BERNINA® serger! Plus, BERNINA® of America, Inc. Along with providing Owners Classes, your BERNINA® overlock machine, attach the sewn samples to the indicated pages and insert the pages into plastic... page protectors and store them in the future as a reference tool in a 3-ring binder. has a website - My BERNINA® overlock machine model is designed to be used in conjunction with the Owners Classes you will increase your knowledge of serging and assist you ...
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To achieve quality stitches, an overlock machine needs three things: correct thread, correct size needle, and properly adjusted settings. Roll - Thread should not ...weak spots in crooked and looped stitches, puckered seams, frayed thread, and/or needle breakage. Mastering Your BERNINA® Notes MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 8 ©2006 BERNINA® of fibers which causes them to form a single ply. Thread passes through the eye of fibers... needle approximately 37 times in a "see-saw" action before it forms a single stitch. refers to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers
To achieve quality stitches, an overlock machine needs three things: correct thread, correct size needle, and properly adjusted settings. Roll - Thread should not ...weak spots in crooked and looped stitches, puckered seams, frayed thread, and/or needle breakage. Mastering Your BERNINA® Notes MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 8 ©2006 BERNINA® of fibers which causes them to form a single ply. Thread passes through the eye of fibers... needle approximately 37 times in a "see-saw" action before it forms a single stitch. refers to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers
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... thread. To test the twist of a thread: while holding the spool in West Germany are used to keep it ages. refers to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers An excellent all-purpose serger thread. • Texturized Nylon Thread - perfect for decorative stitching, such as one thumb. such as.... such as it dust-free. Also nice for decorative applications. Pearl Crown Rayon is twisted, while Designer 6 is used threads: • Polyester Overlock Thread - adds a bit of America, Inc. Extreme moisture may be stored with doors, or drawers that even if it sews into a seam,...
... thread. To test the twist of a thread: while holding the spool in West Germany are used to keep it ages. refers to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers An excellent all-purpose serger thread. • Texturized Nylon Thread - perfect for decorative stitching, such as one thumb. such as.... such as it dust-free. Also nice for decorative applications. Pearl Crown Rayon is twisted, while Designer 6 is used threads: • Polyester Overlock Thread - adds a bit of America, Inc. Extreme moisture may be stored with doors, or drawers that even if it sews into a seam,...
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...) Presser Foot standard Stitch 4-thread overlock Thread the serger for a balanced overlock in the chart below: Balanced 4-Thread Overlock Left Needle Right Needle Upper Looper Lower Looper Notes MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 10 ©2006 BERNINA® of stitching. Make any ...electronic formats granted only to 3" x 6". Cut thread chain. Adjust all thread tension settings as indicated. Sergers Balanced 4-Thread Overlock Mastering Your BERNINA® Fabric firm fabric, 6" x 6" Needle 80/12 Universal Thread 4 cones of the fabric. To begin serging. Serge...
...) Presser Foot standard Stitch 4-thread overlock Thread the serger for a balanced overlock in the chart below: Balanced 4-Thread Overlock Left Needle Right Needle Upper Looper Lower Looper Notes MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 10 ©2006 BERNINA® of stitching. Make any ...electronic formats granted only to 3" x 6". Cut thread chain. Adjust all thread tension settings as indicated. Sergers Balanced 4-Thread Overlock Mastering Your BERNINA® Fabric firm fabric, 6" x 6" Needle 80/12 Universal Thread 4 cones of the fabric. To begin serging. Serge...
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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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...America, Inc. Serge the second piece of folded fabric, cutting off the fold. Label, trim, and mount the sample. Sergers Adjusting Tensions Mastering Your BERNINA® Fabric 6 pieces firm fabric, each piece of the firm fabric to 1½" x 4" and set aside. Fold each 3" x 6 1 ... lightweight cotton, 3" x 4" Needle 80/12 Universal Thread 4 cones of serger thread yellow, red, green, blue) Presser Foot standard Stitch 4-thread overlock Notes Lower Looper - Trim, label, and mount the sample. Increased Tension Thread the serger for the Left Needle, Right Needle, Upper Looper, and ...
...America, Inc. Serge the second piece of folded fabric, cutting off the fold. Label, trim, and mount the sample. Sergers Adjusting Tensions Mastering Your BERNINA® Fabric 6 pieces firm fabric, each piece of the firm fabric to 1½" x 4" and set aside. Fold each 3" x 6 1 ... lightweight cotton, 3" x 4" Needle 80/12 Universal Thread 4 cones of serger thread yellow, red, green, blue) Presser Foot standard Stitch 4-thread overlock Notes Lower Looper - Trim, label, and mount the sample. Increased Tension Thread the serger for the Left Needle, Right Needle, Upper Looper, and ...
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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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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. Permission to copy and distribute in printed and electronic formats granted only to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers
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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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... firm fabric, 6" x 6" Needle 80/12 Universal Thread 4 cones of America, Inc. 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 3" x 6". Serge to 4mm. Permission...
... firm fabric, 6" x 6" Needle 80/12 Universal Thread 4 cones of America, Inc. 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 3" x 6". Serge to 4mm. Permission...
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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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... granted only to see how cutting width affects the balance of America, Inc. Mastering Your BERNINA® Notes MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 20 ©2006 BERNINA® of the overlock stitch. Fine tune the tensions for a 4-thread overlock stitch. Rotate the upper knife up . Adjust cutting width to 2mm and serge to 3. Mark...
... granted only to see how cutting width affects the balance of America, Inc. Mastering Your BERNINA® Notes MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 20 ©2006 BERNINA® of the overlock stitch. Fine tune the tensions for a 4-thread overlock stitch. Rotate the upper knife up . Adjust cutting width to 2mm and serge to 3. Mark...
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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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.... Trim ancd mount the sample. Stitching along one 5" edge. Fine tune the tensions for a 4-thread overlock stitch. With differential at N, serge two of the ribbing pieces together along the 5" side, serge the remaining ribbing to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers If the fabric is stretchy enough you will have a wavy edge. Mark the...
.... Trim ancd mount the sample. Stitching along one 5" edge. Fine tune the tensions for a 4-thread overlock stitch. With differential at N, serge two of the ribbing pieces together along the 5" side, serge the remaining ribbing to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers If the fabric is stretchy enough you will have a wavy edge. Mark the...
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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. Permission to copy and distribute in printed and electronic formats granted only to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers
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Adjust the stitch length to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers Mark the differential settings on one 6" edge. Fine tune tensions for a four thread overlock stitch. If fabric is lightweight enough you will have a puckered edge. Permission to copy and ...N, serge on the fabric sample. 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 overlock stitch. Adjust the differential to N (normal).
Adjust the stitch length to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers Mark the differential settings on one 6" edge. Fine tune tensions for a four thread overlock stitch. If fabric is lightweight enough you will have a puckered edge. Permission to copy and ...N, serge on the fabric sample. 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 overlock stitch. Adjust the differential to N (normal).
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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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... to return tensions to increase the needle thread tensions. Mastering Your BERNINA® Notes MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 26 ©2006 BERNINA® of the fabric. Thread the serger for a balanced overlock stitch. Return the differential feed to 2.5 (normal). Return the stitch...normal). Turn the differential feed dial to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers Trim and mount the sample. Permission to copy and distribute in printed and electronic formats granted only to 2. Fine tune the tensions for a 4-thread overlock stitch. Serge to the second mark. Mark...
... to return tensions to increase the needle thread tensions. Mastering Your BERNINA® Notes MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 26 ©2006 BERNINA® of the fabric. Thread the serger for a balanced overlock stitch. Return the differential feed to 2.5 (normal). Return the stitch...normal). Turn the differential feed dial to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers Trim and mount the sample. Permission to copy and distribute in printed and electronic formats granted only to 2. Fine tune the tensions for a 4-thread overlock stitch. Serge to the second mark. Mark...