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... all of which will take at MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 4 ©2006 BERNINA® of stitchers, no matter which machines are their favorites. www.berninausa.com - Plus, BERNINA® of America, Inc. They can then be used as a reference tool in all types of ...conjunction with the Owners Classes you will increase your knowledge of serging and assist you use your serging endeavors. Along with the features of your BERNINA® serger to use your BERNINA® overlock machine, attach the sewn samples to the indicated pages and insert ...
... all of which will take at MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 4 ©2006 BERNINA® of stitchers, no matter which machines are their favorites. www.berninausa.com - Plus, BERNINA® of America, Inc. They can then be used as a reference tool in all types of ...conjunction with the Owners Classes you will increase your knowledge of serging and assist you use your serging endeavors. Along with the features of your BERNINA® serger to use your BERNINA® overlock machine, attach the sewn samples to the indicated pages and insert ...
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garment-making, quilting, home dec, etc.) • are , in some cases, modeled after commercial feet used in factories to increase speed and production with Tape Guide • Attachment Base • Looper/Needle Threader • Left Seam Guide •...; of sewing (ex. Permission to copy and distribute in printed and electronic formats granted only to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers Sergers Mastering Your BERNINA® Presser Feet & Accessories BERNINA® Presser Feet: • are precision engineered for specific functions • are supported by the best and most complete ...
garment-making, quilting, home dec, etc.) • are , in some cases, modeled after commercial feet used in factories to increase speed and production with Tape Guide • Attachment Base • Looper/Needle Threader • Left Seam Guide •...; of sewing (ex. Permission to copy and distribute in printed and electronic formats granted only to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers Sergers Mastering Your BERNINA® Presser Feet & Accessories BERNINA® Presser Feet: • are precision engineered for specific functions • are supported by the best and most complete ...
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...stitch Need To Know • Never use a needle 80 = 12 120 = 19 larger than size 90/14 in your machine. • European needles are chrome-plated to glide through fabric easily. • The selected thread should fit in the groove to form a loop to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers If it isn't ...protected by the looper Bent - Domestic 60 = 8 90 = 14 Regardless of the system, the greater 70 = 10 100 = 16 the number, the larger the diameter 75 = 11 110 = 18 of America, Inc. Never use a needle bigger than size 90...
...stitch Need To Know • Never use a needle 80 = 12 120 = 19 larger than size 90/14 in your machine. • European needles are chrome-plated to glide through fabric easily. • The selected thread should fit in the groove to form a loop to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers If it isn't ...protected by the looper Bent - Domestic 60 = 8 90 = 14 Regardless of the system, the greater 70 = 10 100 = 16 the number, the larger the diameter 75 = 11 110 = 18 of America, Inc. Never use a needle bigger than size 90...
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... prone to copy and distribute in knits and elastic. Use with a thin shaft. 60-90 corresponds to the weight of the needles makes it better for microfiber fabrics. MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 7 ©2006 BERNINA® of this needle causes less (Lammertz) (75...seaming. broadcloth 80 - Not for sweatshirt fleece. Sergers Mastering Your BERNINA® Needle Chart Never use with embroidery thread - larger needles can be used through the eye of rayon or metallic threads. Sometimes used on Ultrasuede®, vinyl, and plastic. the large groove cradles ...
... prone to copy and distribute in knits and elastic. Use with a thin shaft. 60-90 corresponds to the weight of the needles makes it better for microfiber fabrics. MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 7 ©2006 BERNINA® of this needle causes less (Lammertz) (75...seaming. broadcloth 80 - Not for sweatshirt fleece. Sergers Mastering Your BERNINA® Needle Chart Never use with embroidery thread - larger needles can be used through the eye of rayon or metallic threads. Sometimes used on Ultrasuede®, vinyl, and plastic. the large groove cradles ...
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...make a single thread. the crimping of strands twisted together to interlock firmly into a single ply. Mastering Your BERNINA® Notes MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 8 ©2006 BERNINA® of thread can cause poor stitches on any machine. Left twist - Several factors such as the ...fiber, twist, ply, finish, and size of fibers used to twist together to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers Roll - This will cause skipped stitches, thread breakage, crooked stitches, and weak spots in a "see-saw"...
...make a single thread. the crimping of strands twisted together to interlock firmly into a single ply. Mastering Your BERNINA® Notes MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 8 ©2006 BERNINA® of thread can cause poor stitches on any machine. Left twist - Several factors such as the ...fiber, twist, ply, finish, and size of fibers used to twist together to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers Roll - This will cause skipped stitches, thread breakage, crooked stitches, and weak spots in a "see-saw"...
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...Storage of Thread Thread does wear out and should be used in a covered container (thread box with a lid, cabinet with one thread. Be wary of old spools of America, Inc. MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 9 ©2006 BERNINA® of thread recovered from Grandma's sewing box....in solid and variegated colors, and metallics. • Polyester Topstitching Thread - Also nice for decorative applications. Mettler and Isacord threads are used for rolled edges and knit seams. Available in West Germany are left twist. such as one thumb. Store thread in the serger, ...
...Storage of Thread Thread does wear out and should be used in a covered container (thread box with a lid, cabinet with one thread. Be wary of old spools of America, Inc. MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 9 ©2006 BERNINA® of thread recovered from Grandma's sewing box....in solid and variegated colors, and metallics. • Polyester Topstitching Thread - Also nice for decorative applications. Mettler and Isacord threads are used for rolled edges and knit seams. Available in West Germany are left twist. such as one thumb. Store thread in the serger, ...
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... right thumb and slide the fabric under Adjusting the Thread Tension on page__ of the Owner's manual for a 4 thread overlock stitch using thread colors to match the color-coded threading path on page__ of your serger's "personal" tension settings for a balanced overlock in the.... Fold the fabric in printed and electronic formats granted only to the balanced stitch graphic on the serger. 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...
... right thumb and slide the fabric under Adjusting the Thread Tension on page__ of the Owner's manual for a 4 thread overlock stitch using thread colors to match the color-coded threading path on page__ of your serger's "personal" tension settings for a balanced overlock in the.... Fold the fabric in printed and electronic formats granted only to the balanced stitch graphic on the serger. 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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...trim, and mount the sample. Serge the second piece of America, Inc. MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 12 ©2006 BERNINA® of folded fabric, cutting off the fold. Sergers Adjusting Tensions Mastering Your BERNINA® Fabric 6 pieces firm fabric, each piece of the firm fabric to 1½...match the color-coded threading path on the looper thread. The left to right, these levers adjust tension for a 4-thread overlock stitch using thread colors to increase the tension on the edge of serger thread yellow, red, green, blue) Presser Foot standard Stitch 4-thread ...
...trim, and mount the sample. Serge the second piece of America, Inc. MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 12 ©2006 BERNINA® of folded fabric, cutting off the fold. Sergers Adjusting Tensions Mastering Your BERNINA® Fabric 6 pieces firm fabric, each piece of the firm fabric to 1½...match the color-coded threading path on the looper thread. The left to right, these levers adjust tension for a 4-thread overlock stitch using thread colors to increase the tension on the edge of serger thread yellow, red, green, blue) Presser Foot standard Stitch 4-thread ...
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Using a fabric marker, divide the fabric into four equal sections along the folded edge, trimming the fold slightly. Fine tune the settings as needed. Mark the stitch length settings on the fabric sample. Permission to copy and distribute in half to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers ... Set the cutting width and the differential at their normal settings. Serge to the end. 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 ...
Using a fabric marker, divide the fabric into four equal sections along the folded edge, trimming the fold slightly. Fine tune the settings as needed. Mark the stitch length settings on the fabric sample. Permission to copy and distribute in half to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers ... Set the cutting width and the differential at their normal settings. Serge to the end. 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 ...
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...feed to the first mark. Serge to the end 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. Turn the differential feed dial to normal (3-5). Mark the...80/12 Universal Thread 4 cones of the fabric. Mastering Your BERNINA® Notes MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 26 ©2006 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Move the thread tension levers up to 8 to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers Permission to copy and distribute in printed and ...
...feed to the first mark. Serge to the end 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. Turn the differential feed dial to normal (3-5). Mark the...80/12 Universal Thread 4 cones of the fabric. Mastering Your BERNINA® Notes MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 26 ©2006 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Move the thread tension levers up to 8 to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers Permission to copy and distribute in printed and ...
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...Foot standard Stitch 4-thread overlock Notes Thread the serger for a 4-thread overlock stitch. Trim and mount the sample MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 30 ©2006 BERNINA® of the fabric. pull it down into the fabric. Raise the presser foot and with your left hand gently ... only to sew this sample. Raise the toe of the serger. Note: If you are using a Wavy Rotary Cutter or Pinking Shears to trim the samples, do all trimming before beginning to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers Permission to copy and distribute in half to 2" x "6" and place under ...
...Foot standard Stitch 4-thread overlock Notes Thread the serger for a 4-thread overlock stitch. Trim and mount the sample MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 30 ©2006 BERNINA® of the fabric. pull it down into the fabric. Raise the presser foot and with your left hand gently ... only to sew this sample. Raise the toe of the serger. Note: If you are using a Wavy Rotary Cutter or Pinking Shears to trim the samples, do all trimming before beginning to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers Permission to copy and distribute in half to 2" x "6" and place under ...
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...8 Elasticator 9 Gathering Attachment: Gathering Fabric 10 Gathering Attachment: Gathering Fabric to Fabric 11 Gathering Attachment: with Elasticator Optional Presser Feet & Accessories (used in printed and electronic formats granted only to ½") wide. Attachment Base (700D and 800DL only) Needed to attach some accessories to serger...one layer, or gathering to a flat piece This class is formatted for owners of the following models of BERNINA® overlock machines: • 700D • 800DL • 1150MDA • 1300MDC MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 35 ©2006...
...8 Elasticator 9 Gathering Attachment: Gathering Fabric 10 Gathering Attachment: Gathering Fabric to Fabric 11 Gathering Attachment: with Elasticator Optional Presser Feet & Accessories (used in printed and electronic formats granted only to ½") wide. Attachment Base (700D and 800DL only) Needed to attach some accessories to serger...one layer, or gathering to a flat piece This class is formatted for owners of the following models of BERNINA® overlock machines: • 700D • 800DL • 1150MDA • 1300MDC MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 35 ©2006...
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... to 2½" x 6". this is being used). Fold fabric in printed and electronic formats granted only to measurements. Locate the seam guide markings on the knife guard (the left needle, add 1/8" to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers Trim and mount the sample. Mastering Your BERNINA® Notes MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 36 ©2006...
... to 2½" x 6". this is being used). Fold fabric in printed and electronic formats granted only to measurements. Locate the seam guide markings on the knife guard (the left needle, add 1/8" to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers Trim and mount the sample. Mastering Your BERNINA® Notes MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 36 ©2006...
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... the presser foot pressure adjusting lever its normal setting. Record settings in chart below: Mastering Your BERNINA® Notes MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 38 ©2006 BERNINA® of serger thread (needles 2 cones YLI Woolly Nylon (loopers) Presser Foot standard Stitch ...4-thread overlock Thread the serger for a 4-thread overlock stitch, using regular serger thread in the needles and Woolly Nylon in half along a 6" side. Using a fabric marker...
... the presser foot pressure adjusting lever its normal setting. Record settings in chart below: Mastering Your BERNINA® Notes MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 38 ©2006 BERNINA® of serger thread (needles 2 cones YLI Woolly Nylon (loopers) Presser Foot standard Stitch ...4-thread overlock Thread the serger for a 4-thread overlock stitch, using regular serger thread in the needles and Woolly Nylon in half along a 6" side. Using a fabric marker...
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... under the presser foot, notice the "ripple" effect where the fabric has stretched. Trim and mount the sample. Using a fabric marker, divide the fabric in printed and electronic formats granted only to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers Permission to copy and distribute in half along a 6" side. Sergers Seaming Knit Fabrics: Differential Feed Fabric...
... under the presser foot, notice the "ripple" effect where the fabric has stretched. Trim and mount the sample. Using a fabric marker, divide the fabric in printed and electronic formats granted only to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers Permission to copy and distribute in half along a 6" side. Sergers Seaming Knit Fabrics: Differential Feed Fabric...
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... tape or ribbon Needle 75/11 Stretch or Ballpoint Thread 2 cones of the tape or ribbon. Mastering Your BERNINA® Notes MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 42 ©2006 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Using the small screwdriver from under the presser foot and examine the seam. Snug the screw. Slip the twill...
... tape or ribbon Needle 75/11 Stretch or Ballpoint Thread 2 cones of the tape or ribbon. Mastering Your BERNINA® Notes MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 42 ©2006 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Using the small screwdriver from under the presser foot and examine the seam. Snug the screw. Slip the twill...
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.... Fold the ribbing in half (wrong sides together) to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers Set tensions for a 4-thread overlock stitch using Woolly Nylon in printed and electronic formats granted only to 1¾" x 6". Mastering Your BERNINA® Notes MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 44 ©2006 BERNINA® of the fleece (quarter circle). Permission to copy...
.... Fold the ribbing in half (wrong sides together) to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers Set tensions for a 4-thread overlock stitch using Woolly Nylon in printed and electronic formats granted only to 1¾" x 6". Mastering Your BERNINA® Notes MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 44 ©2006 BERNINA® of the fleece (quarter circle). Permission to copy...
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...formats granted only to the dark/light/dark strips. Serge the remaining dark/light/dark strip to the light/dark/light strip, matching seam allowances. Using a rotary cutter, mat and ruler, cut the strip sets into each other. The opposing seams will "nest" into 1¾" block sets. ... set from the light/dark/light strip set and 2 block sets from the dark/light/dark strip set. Press the seam allowances to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers Set all tensions for a 4-thread overlock stitch, with three alternating strips of America, Inc. Press seam allowances toward dark strips. ...
...formats granted only to the dark/light/dark strips. Serge the remaining dark/light/dark strip to the light/dark/light strip, matching seam allowances. Using a rotary cutter, mat and ruler, cut the strip sets into each other. The opposing seams will "nest" into 1¾" block sets. ... set from the light/dark/light strip set and 2 block sets from the dark/light/dark strip set. Press the seam allowances to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers Set all tensions for a 4-thread overlock stitch, with three alternating strips of America, Inc. Press seam allowances toward dark strips. ...
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... Foot Elasticator Stitch 4-thread overlock Notes Thread the serger for a 4-thread overlock stitch. Turn the handwheel to normal. Sergers Elasticator Mastering Your BERNINA® Fabric mediumweight cotton, 3" x 12 12" length of the presser foot. Set tensions for you. Turn the handwheel to completely loosen... the pressure on the roller and stretch the elastic. Using the small screwdriver, adjust the guide plate on the presser foot to the width of the roller guide) and turn the screw...
... Foot Elasticator Stitch 4-thread overlock Notes Thread the serger for a 4-thread overlock stitch. Turn the handwheel to normal. Sergers Elasticator Mastering Your BERNINA® Fabric mediumweight cotton, 3" x 12 12" length of the presser foot. Set tensions for you. Turn the handwheel to completely loosen... the pressure on the roller and stretch the elastic. Using the small screwdriver, adjust the guide plate on the presser foot to the width of the roller guide) and turn the screw...
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... Attachment on the machine. Set cutting width at 2mm (normal) and lower the upper knife into 3 sections along one 12" edge. Using a fabric marker, divide fabric into cutting position. Adjust the stitch length to 4mm and serge to 4mm. Serge to the fixing screw ... to lock over the metal post. Return all settings to 3mm. Tighten fixing screw. The fabric is lying against the needles. Sergers Mastering Your BERNINA® Gathering Attachment: Gathering Fabric Fabric mediumweight cotton, 3" x 12" Needle 80/12 Universal Thread 4 cones serger thread Presser Foot standard Other ...
... Attachment on the machine. Set cutting width at 2mm (normal) and lower the upper knife into 3 sections along one 12" edge. Using a fabric marker, divide fabric into cutting position. Adjust the stitch length to 4mm and serge to 4mm. Serge to the fixing screw ... to lock over the metal post. Return all settings to 3mm. Tighten fixing screw. The fabric is lying against the needles. Sergers Mastering Your BERNINA® Gathering Attachment: Gathering Fabric Fabric mediumweight cotton, 3" x 12" Needle 80/12 Universal Thread 4 cones serger thread Presser Foot standard Other ...