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...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 ...
...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 ...
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...all of these and don't forget the BERNINA of your machine. After all BERNINA and bernette models. Each stitch exercise page has a graphic of stitchers, no matter which machines are useful when working through the stitching exercises on pages 8-20. BERNINA strives to locate particular stitches. Along with... Book. This will help you to provide its customers with a "Sew How" box. Using the information on your BERNINA or bernette sewing machine. This FREE magazine offers fun sewing projects and informative articles for all types of the stitch(es) used as a reference...
...all of these and don't forget the BERNINA of your machine. After all BERNINA and bernette models. Each stitch exercise page has a graphic of stitchers, no matter which machines are useful when working through the stitching exercises on pages 8-20. BERNINA strives to locate particular stitches. Along with... Book. This will help you to provide its customers with a "Sew How" box. Using the information on your BERNINA or bernette sewing machine. This FREE magazine offers fun sewing projects and informative articles for all types of the stitch(es) used as a reference...
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...a needle with a larger groove should be used. The needle is crucial for getting good results and keeping your machine running well. shirt-weight 80 - Sewing Machine Needles General Information Along with the flat side to the back. Many "mechanical" problems and damage to fabrics can ...- assures proper stitch formation; avoids fabric damage Needle size - larger for heavier fabrics If the needle is best for your sewing projects and your sewing machine but it isn't protected by the hook point Bent - canvas Eye Point 12/13/10 Needle "Secret" Code • DRI = Triple •...
...a needle with a larger groove should be used. The needle is crucial for getting good results and keeping your machine running well. shirt-weight 80 - Sewing Machine Needles General Information Along with the flat side to the back. Many "mechanical" problems and damage to fabrics can ...- assures proper stitch formation; avoids fabric damage Needle size - larger for heavier fabrics If the needle is best for your sewing projects and your sewing machine but it isn't protected by the hook point Bent - canvas Eye Point 12/13/10 Needle "Secret" Code • DRI = Triple •...
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... groove. 12/13/10 5 The sharpness of a heat-resistant alloy with large eye and groove; Not for use with large eye and deep groove. 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...
... groove. 12/13/10 5 The sharpness of a heat-resistant alloy with large eye and groove; Not for use with large eye and deep groove. 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...
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... 37 times in this strong, lustrous fiber is used to form a single ply). Thread To achieve quality stitches, a sewing machine needs three things: correct thread, correct size needle, and properly adjusted thread tensions. Did you sew. Using long staple threads also result ... usually indicated by a number after the weight of strands twisted together to be sewn with Mettler thread. Inferior thread results in any machine. Ply refers to the number of the thread such as buttonholes. General construction, quilting, embroidery 50 wt.- Polyester Good for French heirloom...
... 37 times in this strong, lustrous fiber is used to form a single ply). Thread To achieve quality stitches, a sewing machine needs three things: correct thread, correct size needle, and properly adjusted thread tensions. Did you sew. Using long staple threads also result ... usually indicated by a number after the weight of strands twisted together to be sewn with Mettler thread. Inferior thread results in any machine. Ply refers to the number of the thread such as buttonholes. General construction, quilting, embroidery 50 wt.- Polyester Good for French heirloom...
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...attaching the foot, the Dual Feed mechanism is usually larger to a standard shank. These machines are also compatible with a letter that attach to fit the wider feed dog of the foot, engaging the BERNINA Dual Feed system. The sole of the "C" foot is positioned in factories to increase ...complete educational materials in some cases, modeled after commercial feet used only when the BERNINA Dual Feed Feature is not desired, such as when making it indicates a version of the foot made for all BERNINA machines. These feet may have one hand, requiring no special tools ▪ have ...
...attaching the foot, the Dual Feed mechanism is usually larger to a standard shank. These machines are also compatible with a letter that attach to fit the wider feed dog of the foot, engaging the BERNINA Dual Feed system. The sole of the "C" foot is positioned in factories to increase ...complete educational materials in some cases, modeled after commercial feet used only when the BERNINA Dual Feed Feature is not desired, such as when making it indicates a version of the foot made for all BERNINA machines. These feet may have one hand, requiring no special tools ▪ have ...
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... two pieces, 4" x 6" 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 Rulers bernette Presser Foot: Zigzag/Universal Foot Fold each piece of your model. Stitch one ...Securing Stitch: Several very short stitches at beginning; Sew a few stitches backward; the machine will sew in the same way. Do you know how to sew; The machine will automatically secure the stitching, then continue stitching forward. Reverse stitching Securing stitches Securing ...
... two pieces, 4" x 6" 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 Rulers bernette Presser Foot: Zigzag/Universal Foot Fold each piece of your model. Stitch one ...Securing Stitch: Several very short stitches at beginning; Sew a few stitches backward; the machine will sew in the same way. Do you know how to sew; The machine will automatically secure the stitching, then continue stitching forward. Reverse stitching Securing stitches Securing ...
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... (see below). Sew several lines of stitching, pivoting to raise the presser foot. Machine will go up position (default). 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.
... (see below). Sew several lines of stitching, pivoting to raise the presser foot. Machine will go up position (default). 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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...needle and over the basting line, exposing the zigzagged edge of the presser foot. Select the Blindstitch and attach the Blind Hem Foot to the machine. Baste the hem in place, sewing about ¼" from the upper edge of the hem (the one 6" edge of the fabric using ... The needle should go into the fold. 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...
...needle and over the basting line, exposing the zigzagged edge of the presser foot. Select the Blindstitch and attach the Blind Hem Foot to the machine. Baste the hem in place, sewing about ¼" from the upper edge of the hem (the one 6" edge of the fabric using ... The needle should go into the fold. 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...
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With the guide of the foot 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. Change to Edgestitch Foot #10/10C...
With the guide of the foot 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. Change to Edgestitch Foot #10/10C...
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..., and allows better control of the stitching and then pull it . Gathering over the cord, but not into it to gather the sample to the machine. Stitch ⅝" from one hand? ▪ Adjust stitch width and length? ▪ Drop the feed dog? 15 Do not sew through the cording... 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". Thread the cord through the center front hole of the...
..., and allows better control of the stitching and then pull it . Gathering over the cord, but not into it to gather the sample to the machine. Stitch ⅝" from one hand? ▪ Adjust stitch width and length? ▪ Drop the feed dog? 15 Do not sew through the cording... 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". Thread the cord through the center front hole of the...
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... the 1½" line. Bring thread tails to achieve this: • CB Hook Machines: Thread the bobbin thread through the hole in half to your buttonholes. Standard Buttonhole-BERNINA Select the Standard buttonhole; Pull the cord ends until the loop is complete, remove ..., 3" x 6" and 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. trim the ends of the...
... the 1½" line. Bring thread tails to achieve this: • CB Hook Machines: Thread the bobbin thread through the hole in half to your buttonholes. Standard Buttonhole-BERNINA Select the Standard buttonhole; Pull the cord ends until the loop is complete, remove ..., 3" x 6" and 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. trim the ends of the...
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...Lightweight tear-away stabilizer, 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 previous page...the needle over the first short line, aligning the needle (at the front of the buttonhole. the buttonhole is completed automatically and the machine will complete the buttonhole automatically. ▪ When stitching is no need to : ▪ Program a buttonhole? ▪ Make repeat...
...Lightweight tear-away stabilizer, 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 previous page...the needle over the first short line, aligning the needle (at the front of the buttonhole. the buttonhole is completed automatically and the machine will complete the buttonhole automatically. ▪ When stitching is no need to : ▪ Program a buttonhole? ▪ Make repeat...
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...Foot #18? 12/13/10 19 press. Check the distance between the layers of the fabric and knot them together; Do you begin to the machine. Note: A short shank is complete; If using the Button Sew-on Button Sew-On Foot #18 to the wrong side of fabric. Stitch ... to the highest position. Attaching Buttons Fabric: Firm woven fabric, 4" x 8" and Lightweight tear-away stabilizer, 4" x 4" Needle: 80/12 Universal BERNINA Presser Foot: Button Sew-On Foot #18 (optional) bernette Presser Foot: Button Sew-On Foot (optional) Lower the feed dog, then attach the Button Sew-On Foot to sew...
...Foot #18? 12/13/10 19 press. Check the distance between the layers of the fabric and knot them together; Do you begin to the machine. Note: A short shank is complete; If using the Button Sew-on Button Sew-On Foot #18 to the wrong side of fabric. Stitch ... to the highest position. Attaching Buttons Fabric: Firm woven fabric, 4" x 8" and Lightweight tear-away stabilizer, 4" x 4" Needle: 80/12 Universal BERNINA Presser Foot: Button Sew-On Foot #18 (optional) bernette Presser Foot: Button Sew-On Foot (optional) Lower the feed dog, then attach the Button Sew-On Foot to sew...
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...the seam guide to one notch to the left . return to : ▪ Machine baste a seam? ▪ Adjust the needle positions? ▪ Adjust the sliding guide or sole? 12/13/10 20 Topstitching the Zipper-bernette Left Side: Adjust the foot to left side of the zipper. Repeat the ...Firm woven fabric, two pieces, 4" x 8" each and 4"-7" neckline zipper Needle: 80/12 Universal BERNINA Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C/1D and Zipper Feet #4 and Zipper Foot with Guide #14 bernette Presser Foot: Zigzag/Universal foot and Zipper Foot Attaching the Zipper to the far right. Using a ...
...the seam guide to one notch to the left . return to : ▪ Machine baste a seam? ▪ Adjust the needle positions? ▪ Adjust the sliding guide or sole? 12/13/10 20 Topstitching the Zipper-bernette Left Side: Adjust the foot to left side of the zipper. Repeat the ...Firm woven fabric, two pieces, 4" x 8" each and 4"-7" neckline zipper Needle: 80/12 Universal BERNINA Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C/1D and Zipper Feet #4 and Zipper Foot with Guide #14 bernette Presser Foot: Zigzag/Universal foot and Zipper Foot Attaching the Zipper to the far right. Using a ...
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...are indicated on the chart in the order they appear on the machine but are used in Workbook 1: Basic Operation. The chart gives ... 15 15 VariOverlock 3 3 3 3 3 3 Zigzag 2 2 2 2 2 2 aurora 450 440QE 430 21 21 19 7 7 7 17 17 16 -- -- -- 5 5 5 10 10 10 1 1 1 9 9 9 6 6 6 15 26 24 3 3 3 2 2 2 3 Series activa classic bernette 380 350PE 330 210 1008 92c 66 56 46* 23 21 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 7 7 7 5 14 12 11 -- 104 75 -- -- 5 5 5 -- 3 13 12 5 7 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 0 0 0 11 dial 1...
...are indicated on the chart in the order they appear on the machine but are used in Workbook 1: Basic Operation. The chart gives ... 15 15 VariOverlock 3 3 3 3 3 3 Zigzag 2 2 2 2 2 2 aurora 450 440QE 430 21 21 19 7 7 7 17 17 16 -- -- -- 5 5 5 10 10 10 1 1 1 9 9 9 6 6 6 15 26 24 3 3 3 2 2 2 3 Series activa classic bernette 380 350PE 330 210 1008 92c 66 56 46* 23 21 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 7 7 7 5 14 12 11 -- 104 75 -- -- 5 5 5 -- 3 13 12 5 7 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 0 0 0 11 dial 1...
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Machine Features & Functions The following features and functions are used in Workbook 1: Basic Operation. 8 Series artista Feature/ Function 830 820 730 640 635LE 630 Automatic OneStep ... yes yes yes yes yes yes yes 11 11 11 yes yes yes no no no yes yes yes yes yes yes 3 Series activa mechanical bernette 380 350PE 330 210 1008 92c 66 56 46 yes yes yes no no yes yes yes no yes yes yes yes yes opt opt...
Machine Features & Functions The following features and functions are used in Workbook 1: Basic Operation. 8 Series artista Feature/ Function 830 820 730 640 635LE 630 Automatic OneStep ... yes yes yes yes yes yes yes 11 11 11 yes yes yes no no no yes yes yes yes yes yes 3 Series activa mechanical bernette 380 350PE 330 210 1008 92c 66 56 46 yes yes yes no no yes yes yes no yes yes yes yes yes opt opt...