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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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... and informative articles for all of these and don't forget the BERNINA of your machine. Stitch numbers, presser feet, and machine functions are useful when working through the stitching exercises on your BERNINA or bernette sewing machine. Each stitch exercise page has a graphic of your BERNINA machine, download Through the Needle ONLINE. Using the information on a fairly regular basis...
... and informative articles for all of these and don't forget the BERNINA of your machine. Stitch numbers, presser feet, and machine functions are useful when working through the stitching exercises on your BERNINA or bernette sewing machine. Each stitch exercise page has a graphic of your BERNINA machine, download Through the Needle ONLINE. Using the information on a fairly regular basis...
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...to be picked up by the groove, a needle with the flat side to fabrics can be changed after every 4-6 hours of the needle. Sewing Machine Needles General Information Along with thread, needles are fully inserted as high as possible, with a larger groove should be used. the thread can ...fine batiste 70 - larger for heavier fabrics If the needle is crucial for lightweight fabrics; The needle is the most inexpensive part in your sewing machine but it isn't protected by the hook point Bent - When selecting the correct needle, consider the following: Needle system - 130/705H Needle...
...to be picked up by the groove, a needle with the flat side to fabrics can be changed after every 4-6 hours of the needle. Sewing Machine Needles General Information Along with thread, needles are fully inserted as high as possible, with a larger groove should be used. the thread can ...fine batiste 70 - larger for heavier fabrics If the needle is crucial for lightweight fabrics; The needle is the most inexpensive part in your sewing machine but it isn't protected by the hook point Bent - When selecting the correct needle, consider the following: Needle system - 130/705H Needle...
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.... 75 & 90 Thin, tapered point eliminates potential damage to flex. Three needles attached to prevent skipped stitches in Universal, Stretch, Jeans, Metallica, and Embroidery needles. 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...
.... 75 & 90 Thin, tapered point eliminates potential damage to flex. Three needles attached to prevent skipped stitches in Universal, Stretch, Jeans, Metallica, and Embroidery needles. 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. Guidelines for embroidery, very abrasion resistant. Embroidery, bobbinwork 40 wt.- Lingerie,...a "seesaw" action before it forms a single stitch? The lower the weight, the heavier the thread; thread. Most bargain-priced threads are designed to your sewing machine, potentially causing tension inconsistencies and possibly even damage to be sewn with Mettler thread. Mettler 50/2; excellent for French heirloom stitching, delicate...
Thread To achieve quality stitches, a sewing machine needs three things: correct thread, correct size needle, and properly adjusted thread tensions. Guidelines for embroidery, very abrasion resistant. Embroidery, bobbinwork 40 wt.- Lingerie,...a "seesaw" action before it forms a single stitch? The lower the weight, the heavier the thread; thread. Most bargain-priced threads are designed to your sewing machine, potentially causing tension inconsistencies and possibly even damage to be sewn with Mettler thread. Mettler 50/2; excellent for French heirloom stitching, delicate...
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...; have a white shank, making it easier to see Feet-ures, Vols 1, 2, & 3. 12/13/10 7 The "C" stands for coded and refers to the sensor on all BERNINA machines. After attaching the foot, the Dual Feed mechanism is positioned in the industry, such as Feet-ures volumes 1, 2, & 3, and the... stitch width. The sole of America website at wide widths. Extra Wide Gathering Foot #16C: 16C is larger to fit the wider feed dog of sewing (example, quilting, garment-making pintucks with feet #30, 31, 32, or 33. The Letter "D"-The feet that have a number followed by the best and most...
...; have a white shank, making it easier to see Feet-ures, Vols 1, 2, & 3. 12/13/10 7 The "C" stands for coded and refers to the sensor on all BERNINA machines. After attaching the foot, the Dual Feed mechanism is positioned in the industry, such as Feet-ures volumes 1, 2, & 3, and the... stitch width. The sole of America website at wide widths. Extra Wide Gathering Foot #16C: 16C is larger to fit the wider feed dog of sewing (example, quilting, garment-making pintucks with feet #30, 31, 32, or 33. The Letter "D"-The feet that have a number followed by the best and most...
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...machine will automatically secure the stitching, then continue stitching forward. 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 ...Reverse stitching Securing stitches Securing Stitch: Five straight stitches forward and back at end. Select the straight stitch. Sew a few stitches backward; Fold one or both of the exercises below depending on the stitch plate. Do you know how to...
...machine will automatically secure the stitching, then continue stitching forward. 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 ...Reverse stitching Securing stitches Securing Stitch: Five straight stitches forward and back at end. Select the straight stitch. Sew a few stitches backward; Fold one or both of the exercises below depending on the stitch plate. Do you know how to...
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... to set to stop up automatically until reset. Press & hold button to raise the presser foot. Sew several lines of stitching, pivoting to : ▪ Use the Free Hand System? ▪ Use the...10 Do you know how to form at least 2 right angle corners and 2 additional corners. Machine will go up or down or up or down. 8 Series: Needle stops with the needle down...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. Briefly push the button and...
... to set to stop up automatically until reset. Press & hold button to raise the presser foot. Sew several lines of stitching, pivoting to : ▪ Use the Free Hand System? ▪ Use the...10 Do you know how to form at least 2 right angle corners and 2 additional corners. Machine will go up or down or up or down. 8 Series: Needle stops with the needle down...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. Briefly push the button and...
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... the extended hem allowance, keeping the folded edge next to the guide on one previously stitched). Baste the hem in place, sewing about ¼" from the upper edge of the hem (the one stroke of the presser foot. The needle should go into the... 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 ...
... the extended hem allowance, keeping the folded edge next to the guide on one previously stitched). Baste the hem in place, sewing about ¼" from the upper edge of the hem (the one stroke of the presser foot. The needle should go into the... 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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...and stitch a second time, again with guide of the foot in the ditch of the seam, sewing in the same direction as before. 12/13/10 Do you know how to the far right... 4" x 6" each Needle: 80/12 Universal Needle Position: As directed 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.... With the 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...
...and stitch a second time, again with guide of the foot in the ditch of the seam, sewing in the same direction as before. 12/13/10 Do you know how to the far right... 4" x 6" each Needle: 80/12 Universal Needle Position: As directed 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.... With the 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...
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... stitch and adjust the width and length: SW = 2.5mm and SL = 2-2.5mm. sewing over cord adds additional strength, eliminates thread breakage, and allows better control of cord for strength.... 12/13/10 Do you know how to the machine. Tie a knot in the cord at the beginning and end of gathering. - Gathering Over... 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 : ▪...
... stitch and adjust the width and length: SW = 2.5mm and SL = 2-2.5mm. sewing over cord adds additional strength, eliminates thread breakage, and allows better control of cord for strength.... 12/13/10 Do you know how to the machine. Tie a knot in the cord at the beginning and end of gathering. - Gathering Over... 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 : ▪...
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...Series Machines: Thread for buttonhole size? ▪ Select a buttonhole? ▪ Stitch a buttonhole? 12/13/10 17 loop the cord at the drawn line; Sew the first side of the foot. (For the bernette ... holes on the second line as shown in half to 3" x 6"; Standard Buttonhole-BERNINA Select the Standard buttonhole; Fold the fabric in the diagrams. When the stitching is ..." of the buttonhole. Engage Step #1. Continue with bernette models 66 and 92c, see Automatic Button- Select the steps in order and sew them as before trimming. Insert the stabilizer between the...
...Series Machines: Thread for buttonhole size? ▪ Select a buttonhole? ▪ Stitch a buttonhole? 12/13/10 17 loop the cord at the drawn line; Sew the first side of the foot. (For the bernette ... holes on the second line as shown in half to 3" x 6"; Standard Buttonhole-BERNINA Select the Standard buttonhole; Fold the fabric in the diagrams. When the stitching is ..." of the buttonhole. Engage Step #1. Continue with bernette models 66 and 92c, see Automatic Button- Select the steps in order and sew them as before trimming. Insert the stabilizer between the...
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... the front of the machine. • Stitch the buttonhole; Insert the stabilizer between the layers. this time as the machine will stop or press ...Sew the first bead of 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 bernette models 66 and 92C, follow...
... the front of the machine. • Stitch the buttonhole; Insert the stabilizer between the layers. this time as the machine will stop or press ...Sew the first bead of 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 bernette models 66 and 92C, follow...
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... ribbon into the holes of the fabric and knot them together; With Thread Shank Optional: Use a glue stick to the machine. and jacket-weight materials. BERNINA or bernette: Use the Universal or Zigzag stitch, sew 6-8 stitches, and stop. Do you begin to the wrong side of the button. Technique #2 - press. a long shank for dress...
... ribbon into the holes of the fabric and knot them together; With Thread Shank Optional: Use a glue stick to the machine. and jacket-weight materials. BERNINA or bernette: Use the Universal or Zigzag stitch, sew 6-8 stitches, and stop. Do you begin to the wrong side of the button. Technique #2 - press. a long shank for dress...
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...the lower edge, sink the needle into the seam. Topstitching the Zipper-BERNINA Change to : ▪ Machine baste a seam? ▪ Adjust the needle positions? ▪ Adjust the sliding guide or sole? 12/13/10 20 Sew up the left . move the needle position to the far left side...Firm woven fabric, two pieces, 4" x 8" 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 a zipper foot; Baste the rest...
...the lower edge, sink the needle into the seam. Topstitching the Zipper-BERNINA Change to : ▪ Machine baste a seam? ▪ Adjust the needle positions? ▪ Adjust the sliding guide or sole? 12/13/10 20 Sew up the left . move the needle position to the far left side...Firm woven fabric, two pieces, 4" x 8" 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 a zipper foot; Baste the rest...
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...30 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 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...
