Operation Manual
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Basic Operation For all current BERNINA models Including bernettes ©2010 BERNINA of America, Inc. Content may not be altered or used in original form only. Permission granted to copy and distribute in any other form or under any other branding.
Basic Operation For all current BERNINA models Including bernettes ©2010 BERNINA of America, Inc. Content may not be altered or used in original form only. Permission granted to copy and distribute in any other form or under any other branding.
Operation Manual
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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... 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 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... 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
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...plastic page protectors to store in a 3-ring binder. This FREE magazine offers fun sewing projects and informative articles for all BERNINA and bernette models. www.berninausa.com www.bernina8series.com www.berninamylabel.com www.sewingrepublic.com www.berninaUSAblog.com www.throughtheneedle.com 12/13...as you with a link to each new issue when it ! 3 Along with other BERNINA enthusiasts! Each page that are useful when working through the stitching exercises on your BERNINA or bernette sewing machine. Pages 23-25 of your machine. Each stitch exercise page has a ...
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.... 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 your model. Stitch one 6" edge with the...
.... 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 your model. Stitch one 6" edge with the...
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... will stop up or down . 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. Press & hold button to set to show if it set needle stop position...
... will stop up or down . 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. Press & hold button to set to show if it set needle stop position...
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.... The needle should lie flat, not roll. 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). Zigzag Stitch 12/13/10 Do you know how to the...
.... The needle should lie flat, not roll. 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). Zigzag Stitch 12/13/10 Do you know how to the...
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... Blind Hem Foot #5 and Edgestitch Foot #10/10C/10D? 11 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...
... Blind Hem Foot #5 and Edgestitch Foot #10/10C/10D? 11 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...
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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. Change to Edgestitch Foot #10...
..., 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. Change to Edgestitch Foot #10...
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... Position Overlock Foot #2/2A? 13 The stitch will form over the pin and the edge of the foot and stitch the two layers together. bernette: Guide the fabric against the blade of fabric right sides together. 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.
... Position Overlock Foot #2/2A? 13 The stitch will form over the pin and the edge of the foot and stitch the two layers together. bernette: Guide the fabric against the blade of fabric right sides together. 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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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. sew the seam and press it is sewn, adjust the presser foot pressure to a lower ...
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. sew the seam and press it is sewn, adjust the presser foot pressure to a lower ...
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...and length? ▪ Drop the feed dog? 15 sewing over cord adds additional strength, eliminates thread breakage, and allows better control of the bernette Cording Foot, leaving a 2"-3" tail behind the foot. Gathering over the cord, but not into it won't be able to the machine. ...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 - ...
...and length? ▪ Drop the feed dog? 15 sewing over cord adds additional strength, eliminates thread breakage, and allows better control of the bernette Cording Foot, leaving a 2"-3" tail behind the foot. Gathering over the cord, but not into it won't be able to the machine. ...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 - ...
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Below 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 KEYHOLE BUTTONHOLE WITH POINTED BARTACK: Firm woven fabric. STRAIGHT STITCH BUTTONHOLE: For bound buttonholes & welt pockets. Buttonholes There are a variety of buttonhole styles available, ...
Below 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 KEYHOLE BUTTONHOLE WITH POINTED BARTACK: Firm woven fabric. STRAIGHT STITCH BUTTONHOLE: For bound buttonholes & welt pockets. Buttonholes There are a variety of buttonhole styles available, ...
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... the drawn line, spaced about 1½"-2" apart. 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 order and sew them as...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 Presser Foot: Models 46 & 56 only: 4-step Buttonhole Foot Note: For making buttonholes with the 1½" line. Fold the fabric in...
... the drawn line, spaced about 1½"-2" apart. 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 order and sew them as...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 Presser Foot: Models 46 & 56 only: 4-step Buttonhole Foot Note: For making buttonholes with the 1½" line. Fold the fabric in...
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... 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 directions on the previous page, looping the cord ...Lower the buttonhole lever and push it is no need to 3" x 6"; There is finished. press. Continue sewing - Automatic Buttonhole-bernette 66 and 92c ▪ Position the foot over the drawn line, setting it at the front end of the machine. • Stitch the ...
... 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 directions on the previous page, looping the cord ...Lower the buttonhole lever and push it is no need to 3" x 6"; There is finished. press. Continue sewing - Automatic Buttonhole-bernette 66 and 92c ▪ Position the foot over the drawn line, setting it at the front end of the machine. • Stitch the ...
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... begin to the highest position. press. Technique #1 - Bring the thread tails to the machine. a long shank for dress-and blouse-weight fabrics; BERNINA or bernette: Use the Universal or Zigzag stitch, sew 6-8 stitches, and stop. Attaching Buttons Fabric: Firm woven 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 Sew-On Foot to ...
... begin to the highest position. press. Technique #1 - Bring the thread tails to the machine. a long shank for dress-and blouse-weight fabrics; BERNINA or bernette: Use the Universal or Zigzag stitch, sew 6-8 stitches, and stop. Attaching Buttons Fabric: Firm woven 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 Sew-On Foot to ...
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...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 the far right. Sew through... all layers to hold the sewn zipper to a straight stitch length of the zipper against the seam allowances with Guide #14. Topstitching the Zipper-BERNINA Change to : ▪ Machine baste a seam? ▪ Adjust the needle positions? ▪ Adjust the sliding guide or sole? 12/13...
...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 the far right. Sew through... all layers to hold the sewn zipper to a straight stitch length of the zipper against the seam allowances with Guide #14. Topstitching the Zipper-BERNINA Change to : ▪ Machine baste a seam? ▪ Adjust the needle positions? ▪ Adjust the sliding guide or sole? 12/13...
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... 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 no yes yes yes...
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... -- 37 -- -- -- -- -- 42 -- -- 50 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 3 Series activa classic 380 350PE 330 210 1008 92c 1 1 1 1 1 C 2 -- -- -- 2 -- -- -- -- 3 3 -- 3A 3A 3A -- -- X 20 -- 20 --...bernette foot does not have snap-on the chart (-- X -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 12/13/10 bernette 66 56 C J -- -- -- Presser Foot Chart The presser feet listed below are listed and if the bernette has a corresponding presser foot, it is indicated by an "X". The BERNINA...
... -- 37 -- -- -- -- -- 42 -- -- 50 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 3 Series activa classic 380 350PE 330 210 1008 92c 1 1 1 1 1 C 2 -- -- -- 2 -- -- -- -- 3 3 -- 3A 3A 3A -- -- X 20 -- 20 --...bernette foot does not have snap-on the chart (-- X -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 12/13/10 bernette 66 56 C J -- -- -- Presser Foot Chart The presser feet listed below are listed and if the bernette has a corresponding presser foot, it is indicated by an "X". The BERNINA...