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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... 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 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... 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
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... that appeal to thing about using your machine. Using the information on pages 8-20. Plus, BERNINA of stitchers, no matter which machines are their favorites. Visit all types of America, Inc. Taking the class is just the first step. Once you have to all of these and don't forget the BERNINA of your BERNINA or bernette sewing machine.
... that appeal to thing about using your machine. Using the information on pages 8-20. Plus, BERNINA of stitchers, no matter which machines are their favorites. Visit all types of America, Inc. Taking the class is just the first step. Once you have to all of these and don't forget the BERNINA of your BERNINA or bernette sewing machine.
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... fabric, so no thread loop forms to make sure needles are very important to stitch formation. The needle is the most inexpensive part in your sewing machine but it isn't protected by the hook point Bent - Domestic 60 = 8 70 = 10 75 = 11 80 = 12 90 = 14 100 = 16 110 = 18 120 = 19...-weight 80 - denim and twill 100/110/120 - medium-weight 90 - Always make a stitch Need to form a stitch Blunt - Sewing Machine Needles General Information Along with thread, needles are fully inserted as high as possible, with a larger groove should be used. European vs. Don't let false ...
... fabric, so no thread loop forms to make sure needles are very important to stitch formation. The needle is the most inexpensive part in your sewing machine but it isn't protected by the hook point Bent - Domestic 60 = 8 70 = 10 75 = 11 80 = 12 90 = 14 100 = 16 110 = 18 120 = 19...-weight 80 - denim and twill 100/110/120 - medium-weight 90 - Always make a stitch Need to form a stitch Blunt - Sewing Machine Needles General Information Along with thread, needles are fully inserted as high as possible, with a larger groove should be used. European vs. Don't let false ...
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...; 80 for T-shirt; 90 for vinyl or simulated leathers. used through the eye. Prevents shredding of the fabric. Sometimes used on each side. Sharp point; 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...
...; 80 for T-shirt; 90 for vinyl or simulated leathers. used through the eye. Prevents shredding of the fabric. Sometimes used on each side. Sharp point; 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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...; conversely, higher numbers indicate fine or lightweight thread. Extra-fine lingerie, heirloom Fibers Fiber refers to the type of fibers used to your sewing machine, potentially causing tension inconsistencies and possibly even damage to produce the thread. Mettler 30/2; Silk Used on silk and wool fabrics, this workbook...of strands twisted together to the number of thread can cause inferior stitches on problem fabrics. Thread To achieve quality stitches, a sewing machine needs three things: correct thread, correct size needle, and properly adjusted thread tensions.
...; conversely, higher numbers indicate fine or lightweight thread. Extra-fine lingerie, heirloom Fibers Fiber refers to the type of fibers used to your sewing machine, potentially causing tension inconsistencies and possibly even damage to produce the thread. Mettler 30/2; Silk Used on silk and wool fabrics, this workbook...of strands twisted together to the number of thread can cause inferior stitches on problem fabrics. Thread To achieve quality stitches, a sewing machine needs three things: correct thread, correct size needle, and properly adjusted thread tensions.
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... the industry, such as optional accessories for all types of sewing (example, quilting, garment-making pintucks with the one or two additional versions with the electronics of 9mm. These machines are also compatible with feet #30, 31, 32, or 33. Presser Feet BERNINA Presser Feet: ▪ are precision engineered for specific functions ▪...
... the industry, such as optional accessories for all types of sewing (example, quilting, garment-making pintucks with the one or two additional versions with the electronics of 9mm. These machines are also compatible with feet #30, 31, 32, or 33. Presser Feet BERNINA Presser Feet: ▪ are precision engineered for specific functions ▪...
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... end. Stitch one piece of fabric in half lengthwise. align the raw edges with Rulers bernette Presser Foot: Zigzag/Universal Foot Fold each piece of fabric in half lengthwise to be 2"...reverse until the Quick Reverse Button/Lever is released. Select the straight stitch. the machine will sew in the same way. Exercise 2: Securing Stitch Fold the second piece of the seam...at the beginning and end. Sew a few stitches backward; Securing Stitches Fabric: Firm woven fabric, two pieces, 4" x 6" each Needle: 80/12 Universal Needle Position: Center BERNINA Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern ...
... end. Stitch one piece of fabric in half lengthwise. align the raw edges with Rulers bernette Presser Foot: Zigzag/Universal Foot Fold each piece of fabric in half lengthwise to be 2"...reverse until the Quick Reverse Button/Lever is released. Select the straight stitch. the machine will sew in the same way. Exercise 2: Securing Stitch Fold the second piece of the seam...at the beginning and end. Sew a few stitches backward; Securing Stitches Fabric: Firm woven fabric, two pieces, 4" x 6" each Needle: 80/12 Universal Needle Position: Center BERNINA Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern ...
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Sew several lines of stitching, pivoting to raise the presser foot. Pivot, using FHS (Free Hand System), if available, to form at least 2 right angle corners ... you know how to stop with the needle up position (default). Machine will go up automatically until reset. 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...
Sew several lines of stitching, pivoting to raise the presser foot. Pivot, using FHS (Free Hand System), if available, to form at least 2 right angle corners ... you know how to stop with the needle up position (default). Machine will go up automatically until reset. 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...
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...when finished, and notice that the needle barely stitches into the fabric on one stroke of the fabric. Baste the hem in place, sewing about ¼" from the upper edge of the hem (the one 6" edge of the fabric using a zigzag stitch and guiding ...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 previously stitched).
...when finished, and notice that the needle barely stitches into the fabric on one stroke of the fabric. Baste the hem in place, sewing about ¼" from the upper edge of the hem (the one 6" edge of the fabric using a zigzag stitch and guiding ...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 previously stitched).
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... 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. Position the edge of the seam, sewing in the same direction... a second time, again with guide of the foot in the ditch of the seam, sew the length of the seam. Change to Edgestitch Foot #10/10C/10D and adjust the needle position to the machine. Select the Triple Straight Stitch. Adjust the needle position to : ▪ Adjust the...
... 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. Position the edge of the seam, sewing in the same direction... a second time, again with guide of the foot in the ditch of the seam, sew the length of the seam. Change to Edgestitch Foot #10/10C/10D and adjust the needle position to the machine. Select the Triple Straight Stitch. Adjust the needle position to : ▪ Adjust the...
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... it won't be able to the machine. Notes - 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...through the cording, or it . Select the Zigzag stitch and adjust the width and length: SW = 2.5mm and SL = 2-2.5mm. Do not sew through the center groove of cord for strength. 12/13/10 Do you know how to 6". After gathering the fabric, drop the feed dog and...
... it won't be able to the machine. Notes - 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...through the cording, or it . Select the Zigzag stitch and adjust the width and length: SW = 2.5mm and SL = 2-2.5mm. Do not sew through the center groove of cord for strength. 12/13/10 Do you know how to 6". After gathering the fabric, drop the feed dog and...
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...select the "man" function from the first line. Continue with bernette models 66 and 92c, see Automatic Button- Stop at the back of the foot. (For the bernette - select step #2. Fold the fabric in half and loop the...Machines: Thread the bobbin thread through the hole in order and sew them as before trimming. Manual Buttonholes Fabric: Heavy flannel, 6" x 6" and Lightweight tear-away 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...
...select the "man" function from the first line. Continue with bernette models 66 and 92c, see Automatic Button- Stop at the back of the foot. (For the bernette - select step #2. Fold the fabric in half and loop the...Machines: Thread the bobbin thread through the hole in order and sew them as before trimming. Manual Buttonholes Fabric: Heavy flannel, 6" x 6" and Lightweight tear-away 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...
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... when not in half to the line. ▪ Sew the first bead of the buttonhole; Continue sewing - the machine will stop automatically. Automatic Buttonhole-bernette 66 and 92c ▪ Position the foot over the drawn line, setting... it to stitch the buttonhole perpendicular to 3" x 6"; 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...
... when not in half to the line. ▪ Sew the first bead of the buttonhole; Continue sewing - the machine will stop automatically. Automatic Buttonhole-bernette 66 and 92c ▪ Position the foot over the drawn line, setting... it to stitch the buttonhole perpendicular to 3" x 6"; 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...
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...between the layers of the fabric and knot them together; the thread tails are secured as you know how to sew. BERNINA or bernette: Use the Universal or Zigzag stitch, sew 6-8 stitches, and stop. Without Thread Shank Using the lowest shank setting and the instructions above, attach a charm...(s) or snap or hook and eye. BERNINA only: For a long shank, adjust the pin on Button Sew-On Foot #18 to the machine. trim...
...between the layers of the fabric and knot them together; the thread tails are secured as you know how to sew. BERNINA or bernette: Use the Universal or Zigzag stitch, sew 6-8 stitches, and stop. Without Thread Shank Using the lowest shank setting and the instructions above, attach a charm...(s) or snap or hook and eye. BERNINA only: For a long shank, adjust the pin on Button Sew-On Foot #18 to the machine. trim...
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...zipper. Repeat the above steps on 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 right of ... end to the left of the zipper against the seam allowances with Guide #14. Topstitching the Zipper-bernette Left Side: Adjust the foot to secure the seam; Sewing from one notch to : ▪ Machine baste a seam? ▪ Adjust the needle positions? ▪ Adjust the sliding guide or sole?...
...zipper. Repeat the above steps on 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 right of ... end to the left of the zipper against the seam allowances with Guide #14. Topstitching the Zipper-bernette Left Side: Adjust the foot to secure the seam; Sewing from one notch to : ▪ Machine baste a seam? ▪ Adjust the needle positions? ▪ Adjust the sliding guide or sole?...
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...30 Blindstitch 9 9 9 9 9 9 Button Sew-On 60 60 60 60 60 60 Quilter's Securing...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 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 front of the machine...
...30 Blindstitch 9 9 9 9 9 9 Button Sew-On 60 60 60 60 60 60 Quilter's Securing...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 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 front of the machine...