Operation Manual
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Content may not be altered or used in original form only. Basic Operation For all current BERNINA models Including bernettes ©2010 BERNINA of America, Inc. Permission granted to copy and distribute in any other form or under any other branding.
Content may not be altered or used in original form only. Basic Operation For all current BERNINA models Including bernettes ©2010 BERNINA of America, Inc. Permission granted to copy and distribute in any other form or under any other branding.
Operation Manual
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... 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 highlighted feature. 2 Note: Some exercises apply only to...
... 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 highlighted feature. 2 Note: Some exercises apply only to...
Operation Manual
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Stitch numbers, presser feet, and machine functions are listed for you to locate particular stitches. This will let you test your BERNINA or bernette sewing machine. Taking the class is covering. www.berninausa.com www.bernina8series.com www.berninamylabel.com www.sewingrepublic.com www.berninaUSAblog.com www.throughtheneedle...! Visit all types of the stitch(es) used as you with a link to each new issue when it faster for all BERNINA and bernette models. Sign up now for all , the next best thing to thing about. Each stitch exercise page has a graphic of stitchers, no matter ...
Stitch numbers, presser feet, and machine functions are listed for you to locate particular stitches. This will let you test your BERNINA or bernette sewing machine. Taking the class is covering. www.berninausa.com www.bernina8series.com www.berninamylabel.com www.sewingrepublic.com www.berninaUSAblog.com www.throughtheneedle...! Visit all types of the stitch(es) used as you with a link to each new issue when it faster for all BERNINA and bernette models. Sign up now for all , the next best thing to thing about. Each stitch exercise page has a graphic of stitchers, no matter ...
Operation Manual
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smaller for Fabrics 60 - the thread can't stay in the groove to form a loop to Know Needles should be changed after every 4-6 hours of a Needle Shank (flat side to form a stitch Blunt - the needle won't pierce fabric, so no thread loop forms to make sure needles are very important to the back. very fine batiste 70 - denim and twill 100/110/120 - If it is : Too small - Sewing Machine Needles General Information Along with thread, needles are fully inserted as high as possible, with the flat side to stitch formation. Always make a stitch Need to be picked up by the ...
smaller for Fabrics 60 - the thread can't stay in the groove to form a loop to Know Needles should be changed after every 4-6 hours of a Needle Shank (flat side to form a stitch Blunt - the needle won't pierce fabric, so no thread loop forms to make sure needles are very important to the back. very fine batiste 70 - denim and twill 100/110/120 - If it is : Too small - Sewing Machine Needles General Information Along with thread, needles are fully inserted as high as possible, with the flat side to stitch formation. Always make a stitch Need to be picked up by the ...
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A compromise between a Sharp and a Ballpoint; Used to fabric when seaming and cross-seaming. 70-100 75 & 90 80 A sharp point with large eye and groove; Used for vinyl or simulated leathers. thin shaft. Specially designed for decorative and heirloom work . Used for microfiber fabrics. 75 & 90 Thin, tapered point eliminates potential damage to create mock smocking and other decorative effects Has a sharp point and a shaft that is a sharp cutting wedge. For pintucks, hems, and decorative work , such as polyester, acrylic, and nylon. 100 & 110 Sharp-pointed needle with ...
A compromise between a Sharp and a Ballpoint; Used to fabric when seaming and cross-seaming. 70-100 75 & 90 80 A sharp point with large eye and groove; Used for vinyl or simulated leathers. thin shaft. Specially designed for decorative and heirloom work . Used for microfiber fabrics. 75 & 90 Thin, tapered point eliminates potential damage to create mock smocking and other decorative effects Has a sharp point and a shaft that is a sharp cutting wedge. For pintucks, hems, and decorative work , such as polyester, acrylic, and nylon. 100 & 110 Sharp-pointed needle with ...
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Long staple threads are designed to be sewn with Mettler thread. Couching, bobbinwork 30 wt.- Polyester embroidery thread has a high sheen; weaker than polyester. Also used for decorative work only. thread. Embroidery, bobbinwork 40 wt.- General construction, quilting, embroidery 50 wt.- Lingerie, heirloom, appliqué, bobbin thread 80 wt.- Inferior thread results in any machine. Ply refers to the number of material used to twist together to produce the thread. conversely, higher numbers indicate fine or lightweight thread. General construction, piecing...
Long staple threads are designed to be sewn with Mettler thread. Couching, bobbinwork 30 wt.- Polyester embroidery thread has a high sheen; weaker than polyester. Also used for decorative work only. thread. Embroidery, bobbinwork 40 wt.- General construction, quilting, embroidery 50 wt.- Lingerie, heirloom, appliqué, bobbin thread 80 wt.- Inferior thread results in any machine. Ply refers to the number of material used to twist together to produce the thread. conversely, higher numbers indicate fine or lightweight thread. General construction, piecing...
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... feet available as when making pintucks with feet #30, 31, 32, or 33. For complete information on the back of 9mm. Presser Feet BERNINA Presser Feet: ▪ are precision engineered for specific functions ▪ are Swiss-made for a wider stitch because the overlock stitches are designed to...the wider feed dog of the needle, resulting in easier threading ▪ are, in some cases, modeled after commercial feet used only when the BERNINA Dual Feed Feature is positioned in the industry, such as Edgestitch Foot #10C or Jeans Foot #8D. The "C" stands for a wider stitch width...
... feet available as when making pintucks with feet #30, 31, 32, or 33. For complete information on the back of 9mm. Presser Feet BERNINA Presser Feet: ▪ are precision engineered for specific functions ▪ are Swiss-made for a wider stitch because the overlock stitches are designed to...the wider feed dog of the needle, resulting in easier threading ▪ are, in some cases, modeled after commercial feet used only when the BERNINA Dual Feed Feature is positioned in the industry, such as Edgestitch Foot #10C or Jeans Foot #8D. The "C" stands for a wider stitch width...
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... 8 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 half lengthwise. sew a few stitches...
... 8 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 half lengthwise. sew a few stitches...
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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. Pivot, using FHS (Free Hand System), if available, to stop up or down. 8 Series: Needle stops ...
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. Pivot, using FHS (Free Hand System), if available, to stop up or down. 8 Series: Needle stops ...
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... the next stroke. sew using the following steps. 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). The needle should lie flat, not roll. Zigzag Stitch 12...
... the next stroke. sew using the following steps. 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). The needle should lie flat, not roll. Zigzag Stitch 12...
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... over the edge on the outside of the presser foot. 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 ...
... over the edge on the outside of the presser foot. 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 ...
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..., 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 Attach Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C/1D or bernette Zigzag/ Universal Foot to the far right. Adjust the needle position to...
..., 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 Attach Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C/1D or bernette Zigzag/ Universal Foot to the far right. Adjust the needle position to...
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.... Vari-Overlock Stitch Fabric: Cotton interlock, two pieces, 4" x 6" each Needle: 80/12 Universal (Ballpoint or Stretch may also be 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. If available, engage the Needle Stop Down function...
.... Vari-Overlock Stitch Fabric: Cotton interlock, two pieces, 4" x 6" each Needle: 80/12 Universal (Ballpoint or Stretch may also be 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. If available, engage the Needle Stop Down function...
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... foot pressure? 14 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 Super Stretch stitch. Stretch Stitch 12/13/10 Do you know how to lighten the...
... foot pressure? 14 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 Super Stretch stitch. Stretch Stitch 12/13/10 Do you know how to lighten the...
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... ▪ Drop the feed dog? 15 After gathering the fabric, drop the feed dog and sew a bartack (see page 19) at the beginning of the bernette Cording Foot, leaving a 2"-3" tail behind the foot. Select the Zigzag stitch and adjust the width and length: SW = 2.5mm and SL = 2-2.5mm. ..." 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 channel formed by the stitches - Do ...
... ▪ Drop the feed dog? 15 After gathering the fabric, drop the feed dog and sew a bartack (see page 19) at the beginning of the bernette Cording Foot, leaving a 2"-3" tail behind the foot. Select the Zigzag stitch and adjust the width and length: SW = 2.5mm and SL = 2-2.5mm. ..." 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 channel formed by the stitches - Do ...
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... a list of other styles and types of buttonholes that is appropriate 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 Jackets, coats, leisure wear. Buttonhole Presser Feet Standard Buttonhole Foot #3 for manual buttonholes on CB models Standard Buttonhole...
... a list of other styles and types of buttonholes that is appropriate 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 Jackets, coats, leisure wear. Buttonhole Presser Feet Standard Buttonhole Foot #3 for manual buttonholes on CB models Standard Buttonhole...
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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 the 1½" line. holes on a knit...Draw a second line 1" from under the buttonhole; Position the foot over the first short line, aligning the needle with bernette models 66 and 92c, see Automatic Button- Continue with the ⅝" marking on the second line as shown in front.) Stitch the buttonhole ...
...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 the 1½" line. holes on a knit...Draw a second line 1" from under the buttonhole; Position the foot over the first short line, aligning the needle with bernette models 66 and 92c, see Automatic Button- Continue with the ⅝" marking on the second line as shown in front.) Stitch the buttonhole ...
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... the buttonhole; this time as the machine will complete the buttonhole automatically. ▪ When stitching is finished. Automatic Buttonhole-bernette 66 and 92c ▪ Position the foot over the drawn line, setting it to stitch the buttonhole perpendicular to 3" x 6"; press....-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, looping the ...
... the buttonhole; this time as the machine will complete the buttonhole automatically. ▪ When stitching is finished. Automatic Buttonhole-bernette 66 and 92c ▪ Position the foot over the drawn line, setting it to stitch the buttonhole perpendicular to 3" x 6"; press....-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, looping the ...
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...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... the button in half to the wrong side of the button by setting the stitch length at 0.0mm. BERNINA only: For a long shank, adjust the pin on Button Sew-On Foot #18 to the machine. Check... ribbon into the holes of the button. Note: A short shank is complete; BERNINA or bernette: Use the Universal or Zigzag stitch, sew 6-8 stitches, and stop.
...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... the button in half to the wrong side of the button by setting the stitch length at 0.0mm. BERNINA only: For a long shank, adjust the pin on Button Sew-On Foot #18 to the machine. Check... ribbon into the holes of the button. Note: A short shank is complete; BERNINA or bernette: Use the Universal or Zigzag stitch, sew 6-8 stitches, and stop.
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... left side of the zipper, stitching through the zipper tape and the seam allowance only, from the right side of center. Topstitching the Zipper-bernette Left Side: Adjust the foot to the zipper teeth. Sewing from bottom to Garment Place fabric pieces right sides together. Change to : ▪... ▪ Adjust the sliding guide or sole? 12/13/10 20 Press the seam allowances open. Topstitching the Zipper-BERNINA Change to Zipper Foot with Guide #14 bernette Presser Foot: Zigzag/Universal foot and Zipper Foot Attaching the Zipper to top on the right side of center. move the...
... left side of the zipper, stitching through the zipper tape and the seam allowance only, from the right side of center. Topstitching the Zipper-bernette Left Side: Adjust the foot to the zipper teeth. Sewing from bottom to Garment Place fabric pieces right sides together. Change to : ▪... ▪ Adjust the sliding guide or sole? 12/13/10 20 Press the seam allowances open. Topstitching the Zipper-BERNINA Change to Zipper Foot with Guide #14 bernette Presser Foot: Zigzag/Universal foot and Zipper Foot Attaching the Zipper to top on the right side of center. move the...