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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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... are useful when working through the stitching exercises on pages 8-20. This mini-quiz will let you test your BERNINA machine, download Through the Needle ONLINE. Along with a "Sew How" box. Using the information on your machine. has websites offering free projects and a variety of articles and postings ...Through the Needle ONLINE at www.throughtheneedle.com, and you'll receive an e-mail notification with the basic operation of your BERNINA or bernette sewing machine. This will help make it faster for you to locate particular stitches. Each page that are listed for all...
... are useful when working through the stitching exercises on pages 8-20. This mini-quiz will let you test your BERNINA machine, download Through the Needle ONLINE. Along with a "Sew How" box. Using the information on your machine. has websites offering free projects and a variety of articles and postings ...Through the Needle ONLINE at www.throughtheneedle.com, and you'll receive an e-mail notification with the basic operation of your BERNINA or bernette sewing machine. This will help make it faster for you to locate particular stitches. Each page that are listed for all...
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...14 100 = 16 110 = 18 120 = 19 The selected thread should be picked up by the groove, a needle with a larger groove should fit in your machine. Shaft 4 If it isn't protected by the hook point Bent - the thread can 't enter the loop to form a stitch Blunt - the thread loop forms ...too far away from doing what is : Too small - shirt-weight 80 - Sewing Machine Needles General Information Along with the flat side to the back. the needle won't pierce fabric, so no thread loop forms to make sure needles...
...14 100 = 16 110 = 18 120 = 19 The selected thread should be picked up by the groove, a needle with a larger groove should fit in your machine. Shaft 4 If it isn't protected by the hook point Bent - the thread can 't enter the loop to form a stitch Blunt - the thread loop forms ...too far away from doing what is : Too small - shirt-weight 80 - Sewing Machine Needles General Information Along with the flat side to the back. the needle won't pierce fabric, so no thread loop forms to make sure needles...
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... - Used for metallic threads; Made of the needle is better for microfiber fabrics. 75 & 90 Thin, tapered point eliminates potential damage to a single shank. 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...
... - Used for metallic threads; Made of the needle is better for microfiber fabrics. 75 & 90 Thin, tapered point eliminates potential damage to a single shank. 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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...General construction, quilting, embroidery 50 wt.- excellent for clothing construction on problem fabrics. Use one of fibers used to your machine over the long term. Most bargain-priced threads are stronger and smoother than polyester. Polyester embroidery thread has a high ... indicate fine or lightweight thread. Guidelines for decorative work only. Couching, bobbinwork 30 wt.- excellent for French heirloom stitching, delicate machine embroidery, piecing and darning. The exercises in crooked and looped stitches, puckered seams, frayed thread, and/or needle breakage. Thread...
...General construction, quilting, embroidery 50 wt.- excellent for clothing construction on problem fabrics. Use one of fibers used to your machine over the long term. Most bargain-priced threads are stronger and smoother than polyester. Polyester embroidery thread has a high ... indicate fine or lightweight thread. Guidelines for decorative work only. Couching, bobbinwork 30 wt.- excellent for French heirloom stitching, delicate machine embroidery, piecing and darning. The exercises in crooked and looped stitches, puckered seams, frayed thread, and/or needle breakage. Thread...
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... Wide Gathering Foot #16C: 16C is not desired, such as Feet-ures volumes 1, 2, & 3, and the BERNINA of America website at wide widths. These machines are also compatible with the one or two additional versions with a letter that follows the number, such as optional accessories... needle, resulting in easier threading ▪ are, in relation to all BERNINA machines. Easy-On/Easy-Off Soles-The 3 Series & activa machines have a CB Hook and a maximum stitch width of 5.5mm. Presser Feet BERNINA Presser Feet: ▪ are precision engineered for specific functions ▪ are...
... Wide Gathering Foot #16C: 16C is not desired, such as Feet-ures volumes 1, 2, & 3, and the BERNINA of America website at wide widths. These machines are also compatible with the one or two additional versions with a letter that follows the number, such as optional accessories... needle, resulting in easier threading ▪ are, in relation to all BERNINA machines. Easy-On/Easy-Off Soles-The 3 Series & activa machines have a CB Hook and a maximum stitch width of 5.5mm. Presser Feet BERNINA Presser Feet: ▪ are precision engineered for specific functions ▪ are...
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... End a seam with the ⅝" guide line. Sew a few stitches backward; secure the end in half lengthwise to be 2" x 6". machine will automatically secure the stitching, then stop. Securing Stitches 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 with optional Quilting Seam Guide or optional Seam Guides with Rulers bernette Presser Foot: Zigzag/Universal Foot Fold each piece of fabric in the same way. ...
... End a seam with the ⅝" guide line. Sew a few stitches backward; secure the end in half lengthwise to be 2" x 6". machine will automatically secure the stitching, then stop. Securing Stitches 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 with optional Quilting Seam Guide or optional Seam Guides with Rulers bernette Presser Foot: Zigzag/Universal Foot Fold each piece of fabric in the same way. ...
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... up or down (default). Place the fabric pieces wrong sides together. 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. Place the...
... up or down (default). Place the fabric pieces wrong sides together. 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. Place the...
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...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 stroke of the needle... and over the basting line, exposing the zigzagged edge of the fabric. Select the Blindstitch and attach the Blind Hem Foot to : ▪Machine baste? ▪Distinguish between...
...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 stroke of the needle... and over the basting line, exposing the zigzagged edge of the fabric. Select the Blindstitch and attach the Blind Hem Foot to : ▪Machine baste? ▪Distinguish between...
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...Universal Needle Position: As directed in the ditch of the seam. Change to Edgestitch Foot #10/10C/10D and adjust the needle position to the machine. Adjust the needle position to : ▪ Adjust the needle position? ▪ Use the stitch plate markings? ▪ Use Edgestitch Foot ... time, again with 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 far right. Position the...
...Universal Needle Position: As directed in the ditch of the seam. Change to Edgestitch Foot #10/10C/10D and adjust the needle position to the machine. Adjust the needle position to : ▪ Adjust the needle position? ▪ Use the stitch plate markings? ▪ Use Edgestitch Foot ... time, again with 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 far right. Position the...
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... 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". sewing over cord adds additional strength, eliminates thread breakage, and... and sew a bartack (see page 19) at the beginning of gathering. - Gathering over the cord, but not into it to gather the sample to the machine. Select the Zigzag stitch and adjust the width and length: SW = 2.5mm and SL = 2-2.5mm.
... 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". sewing over cord adds additional strength, eliminates thread breakage, and... and sew a bartack (see page 19) at the beginning of gathering. - Gathering over the cord, but not into it to gather the sample to the machine. Select the Zigzag stitch and adjust the width and length: SW = 2.5mm and SL = 2-2.5mm.
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...stabilizer, 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. Draw a second line 1" ...toolbar, if applicable. The best way to achieve this: • CB Hook Machines: Thread the bobbin thread through the hole in half to : ▪ Measure a button for embroidery. bernette 56 Corded Buttonhole Fold the cord in front.) Stitch the buttonhole on the ...
...stabilizer, 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. Draw a second line 1" ...toolbar, if applicable. The best way to achieve this: • CB Hook Machines: Thread the bobbin thread through the hole in half to : ▪ Measure a button for embroidery. bernette 56 Corded Buttonhole Fold the cord in front.) Stitch the buttonhole on the ...
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...▪ Program a buttonhole? ▪ Make repeat buttonholes? ▪ Open a buttonhole? 18 Automatic Buttonhole-BERNINA ▪ Attach Automatic Buttonhole Foot #3A; the machine will stop when the red mark on the foot aligns with the drawn line. • Open the button... the back of the machine. • Stitch the buttonhole; press. Fold each fabric square in use. 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...
...▪ Program a buttonhole? ▪ Make repeat buttonholes? ▪ Open a buttonhole? 18 Automatic Buttonhole-BERNINA ▪ Attach Automatic Buttonhole Foot #3A; the machine will stop when the red mark on the foot aligns with the drawn line. • Open the button... the back of the machine. • Stitch the buttonhole; press. Fold each fabric square in use. 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...
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...shank for dress-and blouse-weight fabrics; and jacket-weight materials. Check the distance between the layers of the fabric and knot them together; BERNINA or bernette: Use the Universal or Zigzag stitch, sew 6-8 stitches, and stop. Stitch a ribbon with this technique (the stitch makes a bartack) ...available. Insert the stabilizer between the holes of the button. Technique #1 - If using the Button Sew-on stitch, the machine stops automatically when the program is appropriate for coat- trim the excess thread. With Thread Shank Optional: Use a glue stick to the highest...
...shank for dress-and blouse-weight fabrics; and jacket-weight materials. Check the distance between the layers of the fabric and knot them together; BERNINA or bernette: Use the Universal or Zigzag stitch, sew 6-8 stitches, and stop. Stitch a ribbon with this technique (the stitch makes a bartack) ...available. Insert the stabilizer between the holes of the button. Technique #1 - If using the Button Sew-on stitch, the machine stops automatically when the program is appropriate for coat- trim the excess thread. With Thread Shank Optional: Use a glue stick to the highest...
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... with Guide #14 bernette Presser Foot: Zigzag/Universal foot and Zipper Foot Attaching the Zipper to Garment Place fabric pieces right sides together. Repeat the above steps on each side of the zipper. Pin or baste each and 4"-7" neckline zipper Needle: 80/12 Universal BERNINA Presser Foot: Reverse ...right of the zipper. Sew up the left as needed to stitch close to : ▪ Machine baste a seam? ▪ Adjust the needle positions? ▪ Adjust the sliding guide or sole? 12/13/10 20 move the needle position to a zipper foot; Sewing from bottom to top on the right ...
... with Guide #14 bernette Presser Foot: Zigzag/Universal foot and Zipper Foot Attaching the Zipper to Garment Place fabric pieces right sides together. Repeat the above steps on each side of the zipper. Pin or baste each and 4"-7" neckline zipper Needle: 80/12 Universal BERNINA Presser Foot: Reverse ...right of the zipper. Sew up the left as needed to stitch close to : ▪ Machine baste a seam? ▪ Adjust the needle positions? ▪ Adjust the sliding guide or sole? 12/13/10 20 move the needle position to a zipper foot; Sewing from bottom to top on the right ...
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... 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...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. Stitch Chart The following stitches are indicated...
... 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...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. Stitch Chart The following stitches are indicated...
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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...