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Question posted by hannalange1 on April 27th, 2013

Manual For Bernina Bernette 203 Overlocker

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Answer #1: Posted by freginold on April 29th, 2013 3:47 AM
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Unfortunately, it does not appear the manual for the 203 is available anywhere online, even from Bernina.  However, Bernina does have the manual for the 234 model available, which -- according to FixYa -- is the same machine just with a 4 thread.  You can download that manual from the link below:

http://www.bernina.com/en-US/Support-5/Out-of-Print-Manuals-us/Sergers-Overlockers-us

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Operation Manual - Page 2

... 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...13 Stretch Stitch ...14 Gathering Over Cord 15 Buttonholes ...16 Manual Buttonholes...17 Automatic Buttonholes...
Operation Manual - Page 3

... bernette sewing machine. BERNINA strives to provide its customers with providing My BERNINA Classes, your local BERNINA dealer stocks BERNINA reference books such as a step-by-step guide to familiarize you with a link to each new issue when it on the chart and on pages 8-20. Along with quality sewing machines, and informative publications and classes. has websites offering free...
Operation Manual - Page 4

... If the needle is: Too small - medium-weight 90 - avoids fabric damage Needle size - Sewing Machine Needles General Information Along with the flat side to the back. European vs. Shaft 4 Always make... damage to fabrics can 't enter the loop to Know Needles should fit in your sewing machine but it isn't protected by the hook point Bent - larger for lightweight fabrics;...
Operation Manual - Page 5

... woven fabrics. The sharpness of rayon or metallic threads. Not for leather only. Specially designed for decorative and heirloom work . has a coating and a larger scarf. 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...
Operation Manual - Page 6

... Thread Weights 12 wt.- Cotton 2 ply Mettler 60/2; Rayon A lustrous embroidery thread; Did you sew. Use one of the following in machine embroidery, appliqué, and buttonholes. Ply refers to the number of strands twisted together to your sewing machine, potentially causing tension inconsistencies and possibly even damage to make a single thread. Polyester embroidery...
Operation Manual - Page 7

... the needle, resulting in easier threading ▪ are, in relation to all BERNINA machines. Exceptions: Overlock Foot #2/2A: 2A is larger to fit the wider feed dog but does ... back of 5.5mm. The Letter "D"-The feet that have simple-to a foot engineered for all types of sewing (example, quilting, garment-making, home dec, etc.) ▪ are supported by a "D" are also compatible...
Operation Manual - Page 8

... bernette Presser Foot: Zigzag/Universal Foot Fold 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 the ⅝" guide line. Sew a few stitches backward; Continue stitching the seam; align the raw edges with the Securing Stitch? 12/13/10 8 the machine...
Operation Manual - Page 9

...Sew...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 angle corners and 2 additional corners. Machine...
Operation Manual - Page 10

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). Tips Do not use too long a stitch or too wide a stitch; Move needle position ...
Operation Manual - Page 11

...you know how to: ▪Machine baste? ▪Distinguish between Blind Hem Foot #5 and Edgestitch Foot #10/10C/10D? 11 Baste the hem in place, sewing about ¼" from the ... 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)...
Operation Manual - Page 12

.../10D and adjust the needle position to the machine. Triple Straight Stitch Fabric: Firm woven fabric, two pieces, 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...
Operation Manual - Page 13

... pin of the foot. If available, engage the Needle Stop Down function. bernette: Guide the fabric against the blade of the foot and stitch the two ...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 fabric. The stitch...
Operation Manual - Page 14

...;" marking on the fabric and eliminate the stretching. Place the fabric pieces right sides together. sew the seam and press it is sewn, adjust the presser foot pressure to a lower number to...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.
Operation Manual - Page 15

...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 : ... not sew through the center groove 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 the bernette Cording...
Operation Manual - Page 17

...BERNINA Select the Standard buttonhole; select the "man" function from under the buttonhole; Engage Step #1. bernette 56 Corded Buttonhole Fold the cord in half to achieve this: • CB Hook Machines... 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. Sew ...
Operation Manual - Page 18

...machine will complete the buttonhole automatically. ▪ When stitching is no need to 3" x 6"; 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... marker to another place on the drawn line and sew the programmed buttonhole on the foot aligns with the drawn...
Operation Manual - Page 19

... into a bow. Technique #1 - the thread tails are secured as you know how to the machine. 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...
Operation Manual - Page 20

...; Machine baste a seam? ▪ Adjust the needle positions? ▪ Adjust the sliding guide or sole? 12/13/10 20 Sew up the left of center; Sew through...sewing 2-3 stitches in the ditch of the seam. Pin or baste 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...
Operation Manual - Page 21

...machine. 12/13/10 21 Basting 830 820 730 640 635LE 630 21 21 21 21 30 30 Blindstitch 9 9 9 9 9 9 Button Sew... -- 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 chart in Workbook 1: Basic Operation. indicates that the stitch is not available). 8 Series...
Operation Manual - Page 23

...4 Blind Hem Foot #5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Jeans Foot #8/8D -- -- 8 -- -- -- BERNINA Stitch Regulator #42 42 42 42 -- -- -- D 4 4 4 4 4 I -- -- -- -- -- -- X 20 -- 20 -- -- I I 5 5 5 5 5 X 8 -- 8 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Presser Foot Chart The presser feet listed below are listed and if the bernette has a corresponding presser foot, it is not...

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