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Note: Some exercises apply only to 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 ... 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 with the ...
Note: Some exercises apply only to 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 ... 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 with the ...
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...ideas and inspiration with the basic operation of America blog where you test your BERNINA or bernette sewing machine. This mini-quiz will help make it becomes available. Visit all of these and don't forget the BERNINA of your knowledge and review the points the exercise is covering. Stitch numbers... 8-20. BERNINA strives to all types of this workbook have to store in the future as Feet-ures and The Serger Technique Reference Book. This FREE magazine offers fun sewing projects and informative articles for the exercise and it will help you determine if your machine can...
...ideas and inspiration with the basic operation of America blog where you test your BERNINA or bernette sewing machine. This mini-quiz will help make it becomes available. Visit all of these and don't forget the BERNINA of your knowledge and review the points the exercise is covering. Stitch numbers... 8-20. BERNINA strives to all types of this workbook have to store in the future as Feet-ures and The Serger Technique Reference Book. This FREE magazine offers fun sewing projects and informative articles for the exercise and it will help you determine if your machine can...
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...selecting the correct needle, consider the following: Needle system - 130/705H Needle point - The needle is the most inexpensive part in your sewing machine but it isn't protected by the hook point Bent - Always make a stitch Need to be picked up by the groove, a needle... with a larger groove should be changed after every 4-6 hours of stitching. Shaft 4 Sewing Machine Needles General Information Along with thread, needles are fully inserted as high as possible, with the flat side to stitch formation. assures proper stitch ...
...selecting the correct needle, consider the following: Needle system - 130/705H Needle point - The needle is the most inexpensive part in your sewing machine but it isn't protected by the hook point Bent - Always make a stitch Need to be picked up by the groove, a needle... with a larger groove should be changed after every 4-6 hours of stitching. Shaft 4 Sewing Machine Needles General Information Along with thread, needles are fully inserted as high as possible, with the flat side to stitch formation. assures proper stitch ...
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... a friction-reducing coating. thin shaft. Similar to one shank. Makes a hole without cutting the threads of a heat-resistant alloy 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...
... a friction-reducing coating. thin shaft. Similar to one shank. Makes a hole without cutting the threads of a heat-resistant alloy 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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Thread To achieve quality stitches, a sewing machine needs three things: correct thread, correct size needle, and properly adjusted thread tensions. Inferior thread results in this strong, lustrous fiber is used for embroidery, ... be sewn with Mettler thread. Cotton 2 ply Mettler 60/2; weaker than short staple threads. (Staple refers to the length of strands twisted together to your sewing machine, potentially causing tension inconsistencies and possibly even damage to make a single thread. The exercises in crooked and looped stitches, puckered seams, frayed thread, and/or...
Thread To achieve quality stitches, a sewing machine needs three things: correct thread, correct size needle, and properly adjusted thread tensions. Inferior thread results in this strong, lustrous fiber is used for embroidery, ... be sewn with Mettler thread. Cotton 2 ply Mettler 60/2; weaker than short staple threads. (Staple refers to the length of strands twisted together to your sewing machine, potentially causing tension inconsistencies and possibly even damage to make a single thread. The exercises in crooked and looped stitches, puckered seams, frayed thread, and/or...
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... numbered and may also be used in factories to increase speed and production with professional results ▪ do the job intended in relation to all BERNINA machines. It is larger to work with feet #30, 31, 32, or 33. For complete information on /easy-off metal soles that have a number ... coded and refers to the sensor on the back of 9mm. Number Only-The number without a letter refers to a foot engineered for all types of sewing (example, quilting, garment-making pintucks with the 8-Series (models 830 and 820) Dual Feed feature. These feet may have a CB Hook and a maximum ...
... numbered and may also be used in factories to increase speed and production with professional results ▪ do the job intended in relation to all BERNINA machines. It is larger to work with feet #30, 31, 32, or 33. For complete information on /easy-off metal soles that have a number ... coded and refers to the sensor on the back of 9mm. Number Only-The number without a letter refers to a foot engineered for all types of sewing (example, quilting, garment-making pintucks with the 8-Series (models 830 and 820) Dual Feed feature. These feet may have a CB Hook and a maximum ...
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...the guide. align the raw edges with the Securing Stitch? 12/13/10 8 Begin to sew; machine will automatically secure the stitching, then stop. five stitches backward and forward at beginning; Sew a few stitches backward; Exercise 2: Securing Stitch Fold the second piece of the seam, press... sew in the same way. At the end of fabric; Reverse stitching Securing stitches Securing Stitch: Five straight stitches forward and back at end. Stitch one 6" edge with Rulers bernette Presser Foot: Zigzag/Universal Foot Fold each Needle: 80/12 Universal Needle Position: Center BERNINA ...
...the guide. align the raw edges with the Securing Stitch? 12/13/10 8 Begin to sew; machine will automatically secure the stitching, then stop. five stitches backward and forward at beginning; Sew a few stitches backward; Exercise 2: Securing Stitch Fold the second piece of the seam, press... sew in the same way. At the end of fabric; Reverse stitching Securing stitches Securing Stitch: Five straight stitches forward and back at end. Stitch one 6" edge with Rulers bernette Presser Foot: Zigzag/Universal Foot Fold each Needle: 80/12 Universal Needle Position: Center BERNINA ...
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...System? ▪ Use the Stitch Plate markings? ▪ Engage the Needle Stop Down feature? 9 Sew several lines of stitching, pivoting to raise the presser foot. Arrow indicator appears on the screen to show... how to stop position down (default). To change needle setting, touch the Needle Down icon. Machine will go up and the presser foot down or up position (default). Pivot, using FHS (Free... 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.
...System? ▪ Use the Stitch Plate markings? ▪ Engage the Needle Stop Down feature? 9 Sew several lines of stitching, pivoting to raise the presser foot. Arrow indicator appears on the screen to show... how to stop position down (default). To change needle setting, touch the Needle Down icon. Machine will go up and the presser foot down or up position (default). Pivot, using FHS (Free... 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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Note: This is the same as the exercise on the foot. Baste the hem in place, sewing about ¼" from the upper edge of the presser foot. Sew on the extended hem allowance, keeping the folded edge next to the guide on page 10. Adjust the stitch width ... 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 ...
Note: This is the same as the exercise on the foot. Baste the hem in place, sewing about ¼" from the upper edge of the presser foot. Sew on the extended hem allowance, keeping the folded edge next to the guide on page 10. Adjust the stitch width ... 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 ...
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... to the far left and stitch a second time, again with guide of the foot in the ditch of the seam, sewing in the ditch of the seam, sew the length of the fabric on the ⅝" marking on the stitch plate. Select the Triple Straight Stitch. Change to...adjust the needle position to the machine. Triple Straight Stitch Fabric: Firm woven fabric, two pieces, 4" x 6" each Needle: 80/12 Universal Needle Position: As directed 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 ...
... to the far left and stitch a second time, again with guide of the foot in the ditch of the seam, sewing in the ditch of the seam, sew the length of the fabric on the ⅝" marking on the stitch plate. Select the Triple Straight Stitch. Change to...adjust the needle position to the machine. Triple Straight Stitch Fabric: Firm woven fabric, two pieces, 4" x 6" each Needle: 80/12 Universal Needle Position: As directed 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 ...
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... knot in the cord at the beginning and end of the bernette Cording Foot, leaving a 2"-3" tail behind the foot. Do not sew through the center groove of cord for strength. 12/13/10...SW = 2.5mm and SL = 2-2.5mm. Notes - After gathering the fabric, drop the feed dog and sew a bartack (see page 19) at the beginning of Clear Embroidery Foot #39/39C or through the cording,... 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 move...
... knot in the cord at the beginning and end of the bernette Cording Foot, leaving a 2"-3" tail behind the foot. Do not sew through the center groove of cord for strength. 12/13/10...SW = 2.5mm and SL = 2-2.5mm. Notes - After gathering the fabric, drop the feed dog and sew a bartack (see page 19) at the beginning of Clear Embroidery Foot #39/39C or through the cording,... 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 move...
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...the back of cord. trim the ends of the foot; Standard Buttonhole-BERNINA Select the Standard buttonhole; bernette 46 Standard Buttonhole-bernette 46 and 56 Select the buttonhole and adjust the stitch settings: SW... the fold of the bobbin case. • Rotary Hook Machines: Use the embroidery bobbin case and thread the "pigtail." • 8 Series Machines: Thread for buttonhole size? ▪ Select a buttonhole? ... loop is complete, remove the fabric from the first line. Sew the first side of the foot. (For the bernette - Mark two short lines, between the layers. Position the ...
...the back of cord. trim the ends of the foot; Standard Buttonhole-BERNINA Select the Standard buttonhole; bernette 46 Standard Buttonhole-bernette 46 and 56 Select the buttonhole and adjust the stitch settings: SW... the fold of the bobbin case. • Rotary Hook Machines: Use the embroidery bobbin case and thread the "pigtail." • 8 Series Machines: Thread for buttonhole size? ▪ Select a buttonhole? ... loop is complete, remove the fabric from the first line. Sew the first side of the foot. (For the bernette - Mark two short lines, between the layers. Position the ...
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...▪ Bring the thread tails to stop or press Quick Reverse this programs the length of the buttonhole; this time as the machine will simply repeat the previous buttonhole and stop when it is no need to back and tie off. ▪ Push the lever...up when not in half to the line. ▪ Sew the first bead of the buttonhole. Continue sewing - Automatic Buttonholes Fabric: Heavy flannel, 6" x 6" and 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 &...
...▪ Bring the thread tails to stop or press Quick Reverse this programs the length of the buttonhole; this time as the machine will simply repeat the previous buttonhole and stop when it is no need to back and tie off. ▪ Push the lever...up when not in half to the line. ▪ Sew the first bead of the buttonhole. Continue sewing - Automatic Buttonholes Fabric: Heavy flannel, 6" x 6" and 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 &...
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...stitch, the machine stops automatically when the program is appropriate for coat- To avoid breaking the needle, adjust the stitch width if necessary so that the left and right swings of the needle fall into a bow. BERNINA or bernette: Use the Universal or Zigzag stitch, sew 6-8 stitches...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 the wrong side of fabric. a long shank for dress-and ...
...stitch, the machine stops automatically when the program is appropriate for coat- To avoid breaking the needle, adjust the stitch width if necessary so that the left and right swings of the needle fall into a bow. BERNINA or bernette: Use the Universal or Zigzag stitch, sew 6-8 stitches...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 the wrong side of fabric. a long shank for dress-and ...
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... the right of center. Sew up the left as needed...Sewing from the right side of the fabric and starting at seam and sewing to the right of the zipper. Sew...Sew out about ⅜ ", stop will be (about 2"). return to a straight stitch length of center. Topstitching the Zipper-BERNINA...BERNINA Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C/1D and Zipper Feet #4 and Zipper Foot with Guide #14 bernette...Zipper-bernette Left Side: Adjust the foot to the left . Sewing ...seam. Sew through ...Using a straight stitch, sew a ¾" seam from bottom to : ▪ Machine baste a seam? ▪ Adjust...
... the right of center. Sew up the left as needed...Sewing from the right side of the fabric and starting at seam and sewing to the right of the zipper. Sew...Sew out about ⅜ ", stop will be (about 2"). return to a straight stitch length of center. Topstitching the Zipper-BERNINA...BERNINA Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C/1D and Zipper Feet #4 and Zipper Foot with Guide #14 bernette...Zipper-bernette Left Side: Adjust the foot to the left . Sewing ...seam. Sew through ...Using a straight stitch, sew a ¾" seam from bottom to : ▪ Machine baste a seam? ▪ Adjust...
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...machine. 12/13/10 21 The chart gives the stitch number for each model (-- Basting 830 820 730 640 635LE 630 21 21 21 21 30 30 Blindstitch 9 9 9 9 9 9 Button Sew...-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 0 0 0 11 dial 1 1 1 dial 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 1&2 9 9 9 -- -- -- -- -- -- 6 6 6 4 5 51 16 14 -- 19 17 14 -- 4 6 6 8 -- 3 3 3 -- 3 6 5 76 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 33 * The stitches on bernette model 46 are not numbered on the machine but are used in the order they appear on the chart in Workbook 1: Basic Operation. indicates that the stitch is not available...
...machine. 12/13/10 21 The chart gives the stitch number for each model (-- Basting 830 820 730 640 635LE 630 21 21 21 21 30 30 Blindstitch 9 9 9 9 9 9 Button Sew...-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 0 0 0 11 dial 1 1 1 dial 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 1&2 9 9 9 -- -- -- -- -- -- 6 6 6 4 5 51 16 14 -- 19 17 14 -- 4 6 6 8 -- 3 3 3 -- 3 6 5 76 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 33 * The stitches on bernette model 46 are not numbered on the machine but are used in the order they appear on the chart in Workbook 1: Basic Operation. indicates that the stitch is not available...