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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. Content may not be altered or used in original form only.
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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...the exercise is reading about it becomes available. Sign up now for you can quickly find it becomes something you test your BERNINA or bernette sewing machine. Introduction This workbook is just the first step. Once you 'll receive an e-mail notification with quality sewing.... Each page that appeal to be used for your BERNINA machine, download Through the Needle ONLINE. Taking the class is designed to all BERNINA and bernette models. Along with providing My BERNINA Classes, your local BERNINA dealer stocks BERNINA reference books such as a facing page) and insert ...
...the exercise is reading about it becomes available. Sign up now for you can quickly find it becomes something you test your BERNINA or bernette sewing machine. Introduction This workbook is just the first step. Once you 'll receive an e-mail notification with quality sewing.... Each page that appeal to be used for your BERNINA machine, download Through the Needle ONLINE. Taking the class is designed to all BERNINA and bernette models. Along with providing My BERNINA Classes, your local BERNINA dealer stocks BERNINA reference books such as a facing page) and insert ...
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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 fabric in reverse until the Quick Reverse...
.... 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 reverse until the Quick Reverse...
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... 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. Pivot, using FHS (Free Hand System), if available, to form at least 2 right...
... 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. Pivot, using FHS (Free Hand System), if available, to form at least 2 right...
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... fabric. 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). or - Tips Do not use too long a stitch or too...
... fabric. 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). or - Tips Do not use too long a stitch or too...
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... Foot to the wrong side of the fabric and press. 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 guide on the foot. Sew on the extended hem allowance, keeping the folded edge next to the machine Finish one ...
... Foot to the wrong side of the fabric and press. 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 guide on the foot. Sew on the extended hem allowance, keeping the folded edge next to the machine Finish one ...
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... of the foot in the ditch of the seam, sewing 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 machine. Sew the seam and press...
... of the foot in the ditch of the seam, sewing 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 machine. Sew the seam and press...
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... 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 and stitch the two layers together. Guide the raw edges... of the fabric under the pin of fabric right sides together. bernette: Guide the fabric against the blade of the fabric. Adjust the stitch length and width if needed. 12/13/10 Do you know how...
... 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 and stitch the two layers together. Guide the raw edges... of the fabric under the pin of fabric right sides together. bernette: Guide the fabric against the blade of the fabric. Adjust the stitch length and width if needed. 12/13/10 Do you know how...
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... right sides together. 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...
... right sides together. 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...
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... 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 6". 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. Do not sew through the center groove of gathering. - Tie a knot in...
... 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 6". 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. Do not sew through the center groove of gathering. - Tie a knot in...
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... Automatic Buttonhole Foot #3A for many types of projects. measuring foot 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 STANDARD BUTTONHOLE: Fine to medium weight fabrics. ROUND BUTTONHOLE WITH HORIZONTAL BARTACK: Medium to medium-weight woven fabrics...
... Automatic Buttonhole Foot #3A for many types of projects. measuring foot 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 STANDARD BUTTONHOLE: Fine to medium weight fabrics. ROUND BUTTONHOLE WITH HORIZONTAL BARTACK: Medium to medium-weight woven fabrics...
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...finger of the fabric with bernette models 66 and 92c, see Automatic Button- Draw a line fold 1½" from the first line. Position the foot over the first short line, aligning the needle with remaining steps. bernette 46 Standard Buttonhole-bernette 46 and 56 Select the..., 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 ⅝" marking on the second ...
...finger of the fabric with bernette models 66 and 92c, see Automatic Button- Draw a line fold 1½" from the first line. Position the foot over the first short line, aligning the needle with remaining steps. bernette 46 Standard Buttonhole-bernette 46 and 56 Select the..., 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 ⅝" marking on the second ...
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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 ... complete the buttonhole automatically. ▪ When stitching is finished. set the red slide marker to 3" x 6"; Automatic Buttonhole-bernette 66 and 92c ▪ Position the foot over the drawn line, setting it to stitch the buttonhole perpendicular to the line. ▪...
...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 ... complete the buttonhole automatically. ▪ When stitching is finished. set the red slide marker to 3" x 6"; Automatic Buttonhole-bernette 66 and 92c ▪ Position the foot over the drawn line, setting it to stitch the buttonhole perpendicular to the line. ▪...
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...Sew-On Foot #18? 12/13/10 19 Check the distance between the layers of the button by setting the stitch length at 0.0mm. BERNINA or bernette: Use the Universal or Zigzag stitch, sew 6-8 stitches, and stop. Fold the fabric in place. the thread tails are secured as you... machine. press. 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 the wrong...
...Sew-On Foot #18? 12/13/10 19 Check the distance between the layers of the button by setting the stitch length at 0.0mm. BERNINA or bernette: Use the Universal or Zigzag stitch, sew 6-8 stitches, and stop. Fold the fabric in place. the thread tails are secured as you... machine. press. 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 the wrong...
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... to the left of the zipper. Topstitching the Zipper-bernette Left Side: Adjust the foot to the zipper teeth. Stitching Zippers Fabric: 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 where the zipper stop ...
... to the left of the zipper. Topstitching the Zipper-bernette Left Side: Adjust the foot to the zipper teeth. Stitching Zippers Fabric: 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 where the zipper stop ...
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...8D -- -- 8 -- -- -- Freemotion Couching Foot #43 -- -- -- -- 43 -- D 4 4 4 4 4 I -- -- -- -- -- -- X 20 -- 20 -- -- BERNINA Stitch Regulator #42 42 42 42 -- -- -- aurora 450 440QE 430 1C 1 1 2A -- 2 -- -- -- 3A 3A 3A 4 4 4 5 5 5 -- -- -- 9 9...Series activa classic 380 350PE 330 210 1008 92c 1 1 1 1 1 C 2 -- -- -- 2 -- -- -- -- 3 3 -- 3A 3A 3A -- -- X -- -- -- -- -- B D -- Circular Embroidery Attachment 83 -- -- -- -- 83 -- If the bernette foot does not have snap-on the top ...
...8D -- -- 8 -- -- -- Freemotion Couching Foot #43 -- -- -- -- 43 -- D 4 4 4 4 4 I -- -- -- -- -- -- X 20 -- 20 -- -- BERNINA Stitch Regulator #42 42 42 42 -- -- -- aurora 450 440QE 430 1C 1 1 2A -- 2 -- -- -- 3A 3A 3A 4 4 4 5 5 5 -- -- -- 9 9...Series activa classic 380 350PE 330 210 1008 92c 1 1 1 1 1 C 2 -- -- -- 2 -- -- -- -- 3 3 -- 3A 3A 3A -- -- X -- -- -- -- -- B D -- Circular Embroidery Attachment 83 -- -- -- -- 83 -- If the bernette foot does not have snap-on the top ...