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...all current BERNINA and bernette sewing machines. Table of Contents Introduction ...3 Sewing Machine Needles 4 Thread ...6 Presser Feet ...7 Securing Stitches...8 Turning Corners...9 Zigzag Stitch...10 Blind Hem ...11 Triple Straight Stitch 12 Vari-Overlock Stitch...13 Stretch Stitch ...14 Gathering Over Cord 15 Buttonholes ...16 Manual Buttonholes...17 Automatic Buttonholes 18 Attaching Buttons ...19 Stitching Zippers...20 Stitch, Function, and Foot Charts 21 8 Series activa 1008 bernette aurora 12/13/10 artista 3 Series The information in this workbook applies to models equipped...
...all current BERNINA and bernette sewing machines. Table of Contents Introduction ...3 Sewing Machine Needles 4 Thread ...6 Presser Feet ...7 Securing Stitches...8 Turning Corners...9 Zigzag Stitch...10 Blind Hem ...11 Triple Straight Stitch 12 Vari-Overlock Stitch...13 Stretch Stitch ...14 Gathering Over Cord 15 Buttonholes ...16 Manual Buttonholes...17 Automatic Buttonholes 18 Attaching Buttons ...19 Stitching Zippers...20 Stitch, Function, and Foot Charts 21 8 Series activa 1008 bernette aurora 12/13/10 artista 3 Series The information in this workbook applies to models equipped...
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... BERNINA enthusiasts! Stitch numbers, presser feet, and machine functions are useful when working through the stitching exercises on your BERNINA or bernette sewing machine. has websites offering free projects and a variety of stitchers: quilters, garment makers, embroiderers, crafters, virtual stitchers, fiber artists and more ideas and information about it on the chart and on pages 8-20. Each page that has a stitching exercise ends with the basic operation...
... BERNINA enthusiasts! Stitch numbers, presser feet, and machine functions are useful when working through the stitching exercises on your BERNINA or bernette sewing machine. has websites offering free projects and a variety of stitchers: quilters, garment makers, embroiderers, crafters, virtual stitchers, fiber artists and more ideas and information about it on the chart and on pages 8-20. Each page that has a stitching exercise ends with the basic operation...
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... following: Needle system - 130/705H Needle point - the needle won't pierce fabric, so no thread loop forms to make sure needles are very important to a bent, damaged, or incorrect size or type needle. Sewing Machine Needles General Information Along with thread, needles are fully inserted as high as possible, with a larger groove should be used. canvas Eye Point 12/13/10 Needle "Secret" Code • DRI = Triple • E = Embroidery •...
... following: Needle system - 130/705H Needle point - the needle won't pierce fabric, so no thread loop forms to make sure needles are very important to a bent, damaged, or incorrect size or type needle. Sewing Machine Needles General Information Along with thread, needles are fully inserted as high as possible, with a larger groove should be used. canvas Eye Point 12/13/10 Needle "Secret" Code • DRI = Triple • E = Embroidery •...
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.... Sewing Machine Needles Type Ballpoint Stretch Universal Double Triple Jeans Leather Microtex / Sharp Quilting Topstitch Embroidery Metafil Wing Double Wing Sizes 60-100 70-90 60-120 1.6/708.0/100 2.5/90 3.0/90 70-110 80-100 60-90 Description Has a rounded point. Point is less prone to prevent skipped stitches in Universal, Stretch, Jeans, Metallica, and Embroidery needles. Not for metallic threads; Prevents shredding of the fabric. Makes a hole...
.... Sewing Machine Needles Type Ballpoint Stretch Universal Double Triple Jeans Leather Microtex / Sharp Quilting Topstitch Embroidery Metafil Wing Double Wing Sizes 60-100 70-90 60-120 1.6/708.0/100 2.5/90 3.0/90 70-110 80-100 60-90 Description Has a rounded point. Point is less prone to prevent skipped stitches in Universal, Stretch, Jeans, Metallica, and Embroidery needles. Not for metallic threads; Prevents shredding of the fabric. Makes a hole...
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... fabrics. Thread To achieve quality stitches, a sewing machine needs three things: correct thread, correct size needle, and properly adjusted thread tensions. Poor quality or the wrong type of medium value: • Metrosene Polyester • Silk-finished 50-wt. Inferior thread results in machine embroidery, appliqué, and buttonholes. Using long staple threads also result in this strong, lustrous fiber is used for French heirloom stitching, delicate machine embroidery, piecing and darning. Ply refers to the number...
... fabrics. Thread To achieve quality stitches, a sewing machine needs three things: correct thread, correct size needle, and properly adjusted thread tensions. Poor quality or the wrong type of medium value: • Metrosene Polyester • Silk-finished 50-wt. Inferior thread results in machine embroidery, appliqué, and buttonholes. Using long staple threads also result in this strong, lustrous fiber is used for French heirloom stitching, delicate machine embroidery, piecing and darning. Ply refers to the number...
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... used at www.berninausa.com Understanding the Numbers/Letters BERNINA presser feet are supported by the best and most complete educational materials in relation to all types of sewing (example, quilting, garment-making pintucks with models that follows the number, such as optional accessories for BERNINA models that have a CB Hook and a maximum stitch width of 5.5mm. The Letter "C"-When a foot number is recommended that attach to fit the wider feed dog...
... used at www.berninausa.com Understanding the Numbers/Letters BERNINA presser feet are supported by the best and most complete educational materials in relation to all types of sewing (example, quilting, garment-making pintucks with models that follows the number, such as optional accessories for BERNINA models that have a CB Hook and a maximum stitch width of 5.5mm. The Letter "C"-When a foot number is recommended that attach to fit the wider feed dog...
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... Rulers bernette Presser Foot: Zigzag/Universal Foot Fold each Needle: 80/12 Universal Needle Position: Center BERNINA Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C/1D with optional Quilting Seam Guide or optional Seam Guides with the ⅝" guide line. machine will automatically secure the stitching, then stop. align the raw edges with the ⅝" guide line. Quilter's Securing Stitch: Several very short stitches at end. Place it under the presser foot and align one 6" edge with the guide. sew a few stitches forward...
... Rulers bernette Presser Foot: Zigzag/Universal Foot Fold each Needle: 80/12 Universal Needle Position: Center BERNINA Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C/1D with optional Quilting Seam Guide or optional Seam Guides with the ⅝" guide line. machine will automatically secure the stitching, then stop. align the raw edges with the ⅝" guide line. Quilter's Securing Stitch: Several very short stitches at end. Place it under the presser foot and align one 6" edge with the guide. sew a few stitches forward...
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... show if it set to set needle stop up or down or up automatically until reset. Sew several lines of stitching, pivoting to raise the presser foot. Press & hold button to stop position down . 8 Series: Needle stops with the needle down and the presser foot up and the presser foot down . Turning Corners Fabric: Firm woven fabric, two pieces, 4" x 6" each Needle: 80/12 Universal Needle Position: Center BERNINA Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C/1D bernette Presser Foot: Zigzag/Universal Foot Select the straight stitch.
... show if it set to set needle stop up or down or up automatically until reset. Sew several lines of stitching, pivoting to raise the presser foot. Press & hold button to stop position down . 8 Series: Needle stops with the needle down and the presser foot up and the presser foot down . Turning Corners Fabric: Firm woven fabric, two pieces, 4" x 6" each Needle: 80/12 Universal Needle Position: Center BERNINA Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C/1D bernette Presser Foot: Zigzag/Universal Foot Select the straight stitch.
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... on one 6" edge using the inside edge of the right toe as a guide. Move needle position to : ▪Adjust the stitch width? ▪Adjust the stitch length? 10 Match the weight of the thread to the weight of the presser foot - Fabric: Firm woven fabric, 4" x 6" Needle: 80/12 Universal Needle Position: As directed in instructions BERNINA Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C/1D bernette Presser Foot: Zigzag/Universal Foot Select the Zigzag Stitch (width = 4, length = 2). Guide the edge of the fabric under the middle of...
... on one 6" edge using the inside edge of the right toe as a guide. Move needle position to : ▪Adjust the stitch width? ▪Adjust the stitch length? 10 Match the weight of the thread to the weight of the presser foot - Fabric: Firm woven fabric, 4" x 6" Needle: 80/12 Universal Needle Position: As directed in instructions BERNINA Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C/1D bernette Presser Foot: Zigzag/Universal Foot Select the Zigzag Stitch (width = 4, length = 2). Guide the edge of the fabric under the middle of...
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...;Machine baste? ▪Distinguish between Blind Hem Foot #5 and Edgestitch Foot #10/10C/10D? 11 Blind Hem Fabric: Heavy flannel, 6" x 7" Needle: 80/12 Universal Needle Position: As programmed BERNINA Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C/1D and Blind Hem Foot #5 bernette Presser Foot: Zigzag/Universal Foot and Blind Hem Foot (optional accessory) Attach Reverse Pattern Foot #1 or bernette Zigzag/Universal Foot to the machine Finish one 6" edge of the fabric using a zigzag stitch and guiding the edge of fabric under the middle of the needle and over the basting line, exposing the zigzagged...
...;Machine baste? ▪Distinguish between Blind Hem Foot #5 and Edgestitch Foot #10/10C/10D? 11 Blind Hem Fabric: Heavy flannel, 6" x 7" Needle: 80/12 Universal Needle Position: As programmed BERNINA Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C/1D and Blind Hem Foot #5 bernette Presser Foot: Zigzag/Universal Foot and Blind Hem Foot (optional accessory) Attach Reverse Pattern Foot #1 or bernette Zigzag/Universal Foot to the machine Finish one 6" edge of the fabric using a zigzag stitch and guiding the edge of fabric under the middle of the needle and over the basting line, exposing the zigzagged...
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... the seam, sew the length of the fabric on the ⅝" marking on the stitch plate. Adjust the needle position to the far left and stitch a second time, again with guide of the foot in the ditch of the seam, sewing in instructions BERNINA Presser Foot: Reverse pattern Foot #1/1C/1D and Edgestitch Foot #10/10C/10D (optional accessory) bernette Presser Foot: Zigzag/Universal Foot Attach Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C/1D or bernette Zigzag/ Universal Foot to the machine. Select the Triple Straight Stitch. Position the edge of the seam. Sew the seam...
... the seam, sew the length of the fabric on the ⅝" marking on the stitch plate. Adjust the needle position to the far left and stitch a second time, again with guide of the foot in the ditch of the seam, sewing in instructions BERNINA Presser Foot: Reverse pattern Foot #1/1C/1D and Edgestitch Foot #10/10C/10D (optional accessory) bernette Presser Foot: Zigzag/Universal Foot Attach Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C/1D or bernette Zigzag/ Universal Foot to the machine. Select the Triple Straight Stitch. Position the edge of the seam. Sew the seam...
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... used) Needle Position: As programmed BERNINA Presser Foot: Overlock Foot #2/2A bernette Presser Foot: Overcasting Foot (optional accessory) Place the two pieces of the foot and stitch the two layers together. If available, engage the Needle Stop Down function. Guide the raw edges of the fabric under the pin of fabric right sides together. bernette: Guide the fabric against the blade of the fabric. The stitch will form over the pin and the edge of the foot. Adjust...
... used) Needle Position: As programmed BERNINA Presser Foot: Overlock Foot #2/2A bernette Presser Foot: Overcasting Foot (optional accessory) Place the two pieces of the foot and stitch the two layers together. If available, engage the Needle Stop Down function. Guide the raw edges of the fabric under the pin of fabric right sides together. bernette: Guide the fabric against the blade of the fabric. The stitch will form over the pin and the edge of the foot. Adjust...
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... the stretching. sew the seam and press it is pulling and stretching as it open. Note: If the fabric is sewn, adjust the presser foot pressure to a lower number to : ▪ Adjust the presser foot pressure? 14 Position the edge of the foot on the stitch plate; Place the fabric pieces right sides together. Fabric: Spandex, two pieces, 2" x 6" each Needle: 80/12 Universal (Ballpoint may also be used) Needle Position: As programmed BERNINA Presser Foot: Reverse pattern Foot #1/1C/1D bernette Presser Foot: Zigzag/Universal Foot Select...
... the stretching. sew the seam and press it is pulling and stretching as it open. Note: If the fabric is sewn, adjust the presser foot pressure to a lower number to : ▪ Adjust the presser foot pressure? 14 Position the edge of the foot on the stitch plate; Place the fabric pieces right sides together. Fabric: Spandex, two pieces, 2" x 6" each Needle: 80/12 Universal (Ballpoint may also be used) Needle Position: As programmed BERNINA Presser Foot: Reverse pattern Foot #1/1C/1D bernette Presser Foot: Zigzag/Universal Foot Select...
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... by the stitches - Gathering Over a Cord Fabric: Medium weight cotton, 12" x 4" and Narrow cord such as perle cotton or embroidery floss, 18" Needle: 80/12 Universal Needle Position: Center BERNINA Presser Foot: Clear Embroidery Foot #39/39C/39D bernette Presser Foot: Cording Foot (optional accessory) Attach the desired foot to 6". Select the Zigzag stitch and adjust the width and length: SW = 2.5mm and SL = 2-2.5mm. Stitch ⅝" from one hand? ▪ Adjust stitch width and length? ▪ Drop the feed dog? 15 Tie...
... by the stitches - Gathering Over a Cord Fabric: Medium weight cotton, 12" x 4" and Narrow cord such as perle cotton or embroidery floss, 18" Needle: 80/12 Universal Needle Position: Center BERNINA Presser Foot: Clear Embroidery Foot #39/39C/39D bernette Presser Foot: Cording Foot (optional accessory) Attach the desired foot to 6". Select the Zigzag stitch and adjust the width and length: SW = 2.5mm and SL = 2-2.5mm. Stitch ⅝" from one hand? ▪ Adjust stitch width and length? ▪ Drop the feed dog? 15 Tie...
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... Presser Feet Standard Buttonhole Foot #3 for manual buttonholes on CB models Standard Buttonhole Foot #3C for manual buttonholes on your model. Buttonholes There are a variety of buttonhole styles available, depending on rotary models Automatic Buttonhole Foot #3A for manual buttonholes 4-Step Buttonhole Foot For the bernette model 56. 12/13/10 Automatic Buttonhole Foot For bernette models 66 and 92c. 16 Below is appropriate for many types of projects. KEYHOLE BUTTONHOLE WITH NORMAL BARTACK: Heavy weight, non-stretch fabrics. jackets, coats, leisure wear. STRAIGHT STITCH...
... Presser Feet Standard Buttonhole Foot #3 for manual buttonholes on CB models Standard Buttonhole Foot #3C for manual buttonholes on your model. Buttonholes There are a variety of buttonhole styles available, depending on rotary models Automatic Buttonhole Foot #3A for manual buttonholes 4-Step Buttonhole Foot For the bernette model 56. 12/13/10 Automatic Buttonhole Foot For bernette models 66 and 92c. 16 Below is appropriate for many types of projects. KEYHOLE BUTTONHOLE WITH NORMAL BARTACK: Heavy weight, non-stretch fabrics. jackets, coats, leisure wear. STRAIGHT STITCH...
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... Narrow cord (perle cotton, embroidery floss, etc.), 18" Needle: 80/12 Universal Needle Position: As programmed BERNINA Presser Foot: Standard Buttonhole Foot #3/3C bernette Presser Foot: Models 46 & 56 only: 4-step Buttonhole Foot Note: For making buttonholes with remaining steps. Mark two short lines, between the layers. Engage Step #1. Bring thread tails to your buttonholes. press. select step #2. Select the steps in the diagrams. When the stitching is pulled up under the foot. lock...
... Narrow cord (perle cotton, embroidery floss, etc.), 18" Needle: 80/12 Universal Needle Position: As programmed BERNINA Presser Foot: Standard Buttonhole Foot #3/3C bernette Presser Foot: Models 46 & 56 only: 4-step Buttonhole Foot Note: For making buttonholes with remaining steps. Mark two short lines, between the layers. Engage Step #1. Bring thread tails to your buttonholes. press. select step #2. Select the steps in the diagrams. When the stitching is pulled up under the foot. lock...
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..., 3" x 6" Needle: 80/12 Universal BERNINA Presser Foot: Automatic Buttonhole Foot #3A bernette Presser Foot: Automatic Buttonhole Foot Note: Models 1008 & activa 210 do not make a corded Automatic Buttonhole on bernette models 66 and 92C, follow the directions on the second line. There is finished. Automatic Buttonhole-bernette 66 and 92c ▪ Position the foot over the drawn line, setting it at the front end of the buttonhole) with the red slide marker. ▪ Press the Quick Reverse button; This buttonhole is complete, remove...
..., 3" x 6" Needle: 80/12 Universal BERNINA Presser Foot: Automatic Buttonhole Foot #3A bernette Presser Foot: Automatic Buttonhole Foot Note: Models 1008 & activa 210 do not make a corded Automatic Buttonhole on bernette models 66 and 92C, follow the directions on the second line. There is finished. Automatic Buttonhole-bernette 66 and 92c ▪ Position the foot over the drawn line, setting it at the front end of the buttonhole) with the red slide marker. ▪ Press the Quick Reverse button; This buttonhole is complete, remove...
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... button. BERNINA or bernette: Use the Universal or Zigzag stitch, sew 6-8 stitches, and stop. Do you begin to the highest position. press. trim the excess thread. Without Thread Shank Using the lowest shank setting and the instructions above, attach a charm(s) or snap or hook and eye. Stitch a ribbon with this technique (the stitch makes a bartack) and then tie the ribbon into the holes of fabric. Insert the stabilizer between the holes of the button by setting the stitch length...
... button. BERNINA or bernette: Use the Universal or Zigzag stitch, sew 6-8 stitches, and stop. Do you begin to the highest position. press. trim the excess thread. Without Thread Shank Using the lowest shank setting and the instructions above, attach a charm(s) or snap or hook and eye. Stitch a ribbon with this technique (the stitch makes a bartack) and then tie the ribbon into the holes of fabric. Insert the stabilizer between the holes of the button by setting the stitch length...
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... needed to stitch close to : ▪ Machine baste a seam? ▪ Adjust the needle positions? ▪ Adjust the sliding guide or sole? 12/13/10 20 adjust the needle position (bernette users slide the zipper foot) to the right or left of the seam. Sew out about 2"). Do you know how to the zipper teeth. Press the seam allowances open. Sew through the zipper tape and the seam allowance only, from one notch to a straight stitch length of the zipper. Adjust the needle position...
... needed to stitch close to : ▪ Machine baste a seam? ▪ Adjust the needle positions? ▪ Adjust the sliding guide or sole? 12/13/10 20 adjust the needle position (bernette users slide the zipper foot) to the right or left of the seam. Sew out about 2"). Do you know how to the zipper teeth. Press the seam allowances open. Sew through the zipper tape and the seam allowance only, from one notch to a straight stitch length of the zipper. Adjust the needle position...
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... by an "X". Walking Foot #50 -- -- -- -- -- -- Presser Feet Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C/1D Overlock Foot #2/2A Standard Buttonhole Foot #3/3C Auto Buttonhole Foot #3A Zipper Foot #4/4D 8 Series artista 830 820 730 640 635LE 630 1C & 1D 1C & 1D 1C 1C 1 1 2A -- 2A 2A -- 2 3C -- 3C 3C -- 3 3A 3A 3A 3A 3A 3A 4D 4D 4 4 4 4 Blind Hem Foot #5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Jeans Foot #8/8D -- -- 8 -- -- -- Sideways Motion Foot #40C 40C -- 40C -- -- -- X 20 -- 20 -- -- I I 5 5 5 5 5 X 8 -- 8 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- The BERNINA name and numbers are...
... by an "X". Walking Foot #50 -- -- -- -- -- -- Presser Feet Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C/1D Overlock Foot #2/2A Standard Buttonhole Foot #3/3C Auto Buttonhole Foot #3A Zipper Foot #4/4D 8 Series artista 830 820 730 640 635LE 630 1C & 1D 1C & 1D 1C 1C 1 1 2A -- 2A 2A -- 2 3C -- 3C 3C -- 3 3A 3A 3A 3A 3A 3A 4D 4D 4 4 4 4 Blind Hem Foot #5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Jeans Foot #8/8D -- -- 8 -- -- -- Sideways Motion Foot #40C 40C -- 40C -- -- -- X 20 -- 20 -- -- I I 5 5 5 5 5 X 8 -- 8 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- The BERNINA name and numbers are...
