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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 12 Vari-Overlock Stitch...13 Stretch Stitch ...14 Gathering Over ...
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 12 Vari-Overlock Stitch...13 Stretch Stitch ...14 Gathering Over ...
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...larger for lightweight fabrics; avoids fabric damage Needle size - The needle is best for Fabrics 60 - denim and twill 100/110/120 - the thread loop forms too far away from doing what is the most inexpensive part in the groove on the back) Needle Size for your sewing projects... Bent - very fine batiste 70 - Always make a stitch Need to Know Needles should be traced to stitch formation. Sewing Machine Needles General Information Along with thread, needles are fully inserted as high as possible, with a larger groove should be used. Domestic 60 = 8 70 = 10 75 = 11 80 = ...
...larger for lightweight fabrics; avoids fabric damage Needle size - The needle is best for Fabrics 60 - denim and twill 100/110/120 - the thread loop forms too far away from doing what is the most inexpensive part in the groove on the back) Needle Size for your sewing projects... Bent - very fine batiste 70 - Always make a stitch Need to Know Needles should be traced to stitch formation. Sewing Machine Needles General Information Along with thread, needles are fully inserted as high as possible, with a larger groove should be used. Domestic 60 = 8 70 = 10 75 = 11 80 = ...
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... needles. Sharp point; has a coating and a larger scarf. Two threads may be used on denim and woven fabrics. Makes a hole without cutting the threads of rayon or metallic threads. Sewing Machine Needles Type Ballpoint Stretch Universal Double Triple Jeans Leather Microtex ... work . Not for sweatshirt fleece. thin shaft. the large groove cradles heavier threads. Prevents shredding of the fabric. Metallica 70-100 Designed for leather only. Used for metallic threads; Sharp needle with a friction-reducing coating. A compromise between a Sharp and ...
... needles. Sharp point; has a coating and a larger scarf. Two threads may be used on denim and woven fabrics. Makes a hole without cutting the threads of rayon or metallic threads. Sewing Machine Needles Type Ballpoint Stretch Universal Double Triple Jeans Leather Microtex ... work . Not for sweatshirt fleece. thin shaft. the large groove cradles heavier threads. Prevents shredding of the fabric. Metallica 70-100 Designed for leather only. Used for metallic threads; Sharp needle with a friction-reducing coating. A compromise between a Sharp and ...
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... in this strong, lustrous fiber is used for construction and decorative details such as it forms a single stitch? weaker than embroidery cotton thread and less puckering on man-made, natural or blended fabrics. The exercises in a "seesaw" action before it blends into your sewing machine...of plies are usually short staple and will deposit more lint and fuzz into the fabric. conversely, higher numbers indicate fine or lightweight thread. Embroidery, bobbinwork 40 wt.- Polyester Good for decorative work only. Tighter twist than cotton, it is good for quilting as buttonholes....
... in this strong, lustrous fiber is used for construction and decorative details such as it forms a single stitch? weaker than embroidery cotton thread and less puckering on man-made, natural or blended fabrics. The exercises in a "seesaw" action before it blends into your sewing machine...of plies are usually short staple and will deposit more lint and fuzz into the fabric. conversely, higher numbers indicate fine or lightweight thread. Embroidery, bobbinwork 40 wt.- Polyester Good for decorative work only. Tighter twist than cotton, it is good for quilting as buttonholes....
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...a CB Hook and a maximum stitch width of the needle, resulting in easier threading ▪ are, in some cases, modeled after commercial feet used at www.berninausa.com Understanding the Numbers/Letters BERNINA presser feet are not used in factories to increase speed and production with professional results...not desired, such as optional accessories for a wider stitch because the overlock stitches are numbered and may also be used only when the BERNINA Dual Feed Feature is positioned in the industry, such as Edgestitch Foot #10C or Jeans Foot #8D. These feet may have a number...
...a CB Hook and a maximum stitch width of the needle, resulting in easier threading ▪ are, in some cases, modeled after commercial feet used at www.berninausa.com Understanding the Numbers/Letters BERNINA presser feet are not used in factories to increase speed and production with professional results...not desired, such as optional accessories for a wider stitch because the overlock stitches are numbered and may also be used only when the BERNINA Dual Feed Feature is positioned in the industry, such as Edgestitch Foot #10C or Jeans Foot #8D. These feet may have a number...
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...far right; or - 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 - Tips Do not use too long a stitch or too wide a stitch; 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). sew using the following steps. Guide the edge...
...far right; or - 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 - Tips Do not use too long a stitch or too wide a stitch; 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). sew using the following steps. Guide the edge...
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... SW = 2.5mm and SL = 2-2.5mm. Do not sew through the cording, or it won't be able to the machine. Thread the cord through the center front hole of the bernette Cording Foot, leaving a 2"-3" tail behind the foot. 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 move through the center groove of Clear Embroidery Foot...
... SW = 2.5mm and SL = 2-2.5mm. Do not sew through the cording, or it won't be able to the machine. Thread the cord through the center front hole of the bernette Cording Foot, leaving a 2"-3" tail behind the foot. 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 move through the center groove of Clear Embroidery Foot...
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...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 the 1½" line. Draw a line ...bernette 46 Standard Buttonhole-bernette 46 and 56 Select the buttonhole and adjust the stitch settings: SW = 5 and SL = buttonhole. Fold the fabric in half and loop the middle around the center "toe" of the bobbin case. • Rotary Hook Machines: Use the embroidery bobbin case and thread...
...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 the 1½" line. Draw a line ...bernette 46 Standard Buttonhole-bernette 46 and 56 Select the buttonhole and adjust the stitch settings: SW = 5 and SL = buttonhole. Fold the fabric in half and loop the middle around the center "toe" of the bobbin case. • Rotary Hook Machines: Use the embroidery bobbin case and thread...
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...; Position the foot over the drawn line, setting it is complete, remove the fabric from under the presser foot. ▪ Bring the thread tails to stop when it to stitch the buttonhole perpendicular to : ▪ Program a buttonhole? ▪ Make repeat buttonholes? ▪ ...the buttonhole; 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 & activa 210 do not make a corded Automatic Buttonhole on...
...; Position the foot over the drawn line, setting it is complete, remove the fabric from under the presser foot. ▪ Bring the thread tails to stop when it to stitch the buttonhole perpendicular to : ▪ Program a buttonhole? ▪ Make repeat buttonholes? ▪ ...the buttonhole; 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 & activa 210 do not make a corded Automatic Buttonhole on...
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...; If using the Button Sew-on Button Sew-On Foot #18 to 4" x 4"; BERNINA or bernette: Use the Universal or Zigzag stitch, sew 6-8 stitches, and stop. Bring the thread tails to hold the button in half to the highest position. press. With Thread Shank Optional: Use a glue stick to the wrong side of the needle...
...; If using the Button Sew-on Button Sew-On Foot #18 to 4" x 4"; BERNINA or bernette: Use the Universal or Zigzag stitch, sew 6-8 stitches, and stop. Bring the thread tails to hold the button in half to the highest position. press. With Thread Shank Optional: Use a glue stick to the wrong side of the needle...