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Question posted by Cmaldona on January 9th, 2012

Hemming Jeans

Can this machine saw multiples layers of jean material? Like hemming jeans? It is a heavy duty sewing machine?

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Operation Manual - Page 1

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 - Page 2

... 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...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....

Operation Manual - Page 3

... locate particular stitches. Using the information on pages 8-20. BERNINA strives to each new issue when it on the chart and on your BERNINA or bernette sewing machine. Along with other BERNINA enthusiasts! www.berninausa.com www.bernina8series.com www.berninamylabel.com www.sewingrepublic.com www.berninaUSAblog.com www.throughtheneedle.com 12/13...

Operation Manual - Page 4

...canvas Eye Point 12/13/10 Needle "Secret" Code • DRI = Triple • E = Embroidery • J = Jeans • L, LL, R = Leather • M = Microtex • MET = Metallica • N = Topstitching/Cordonnet ...stitch Blunt - Sewing Machine Needles General Information Along with the flat side to the back. smaller for your sewing projects and your sewing machine but it isn...

Operation Manual - Page 5

...Used for use with a large eye and deep groove. Sewing Machine Needles Type Ballpoint Stretch Universal Double Triple Jeans Leather Microtex / Sharp Quilting Topstitch Embroidery Metafil Wing Double ...90 for vinyl or simulated leathers. A compromise between a Sharp and a Ballpoint; For pintucks, hems, and decorative work , such as polyester, acrylic, and nylon. 100 & 110 Sharp-pointed needle...

Operation Manual - Page 7

...shank presser feet available as Edgestitch Foot #10C or Jeans Foot #8D. The sole of the "C" foot...foot that attach to all BERNINA machines. These machines are , in some cases, ...materials in the industry, such as when making , home dec, etc.) ▪ are not used in relation to a standard shank. The Letter "C"-When a foot number is engaged. The "C" stands for all types of sewing...

Operation Manual - Page 8

...the machine will sew in reverse? ▪ End a seam with the Securing Stitch? 12/13/10 8 secure the end in half lengthwise to sew; ...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...

Operation Manual - Page 9

...needle up and the presser foot down (default). Machine will go up . 12/13/10 Do you... the presser foot up or down or up position (default). Sew several lines of stitching, pivoting to raise the presser foot. To...Universal Needle Position: Center BERNINA Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C/1D bernette Presser Foot: Zigzag/Universal Foot Select the straight stitch. Place the fabric ...

Operation Manual - Page 10

...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). Move ...width? ▪Adjust the stitch length? 10 The needle should lie flat, not roll. or - sew using the inside edge of the needle and over the edge on one 6" edge using the following...

Operation Manual - Page 11

... hem to the machine. Fold the hem back to the machine Finish...hem in place, sewing about ¼" from the upper edge of the hem (the one previously stitched). Note: This is the same as the exercise on the foot. 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...

Operation Manual - Page 12

...10C/10D and adjust the needle position to the machine. With the guide of the foot in the ... position? ▪ Use the stitch plate markings? ▪ Use Edgestitch Foot #10/10C/10D? 12 Sew the seam and press it open. Triple Straight Stitch Fabric: Firm woven fabric, two pieces, 4" x .../10D (optional accessory) bernette Presser Foot: Zigzag/Universal Foot Attach Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C/1D or...

Operation Manual - Page 14

... 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. Position the edge of the foot on the ...pressure of the fabric on the ⅝" marking on the fabric and eliminate the stretching. sew the seam and press it is pulling and stretching as it open. Note: If the ...

Operation Manual - Page 15

Do not sew through the cording, or it won't be able to the machine. 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...

Operation Manual - Page 17

...Sew the first side of the foot. (For the bernette...layers. Stop at the back of the bobbin case. • Rotary Hook Machines: Use the embroidery bobbin case and thread the "pigtail." • 8 Series Machines: Thread for buttonhole size? ▪ Select a buttonhole? ▪ Stitch a buttonhole? 12/13/10 17 bernette 46 Standard Buttonhole-bernette 46...Buttonholes Fabric: Heavy flannel, 6" ...

Operation Manual - Page 18

... not in half to the line. ▪ Sew the first bead of the machine. • Stitch the buttonhole; 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 Presser Foot: Automatic Buttonhole Foot #3A bernette Presser Foot: Automatic Buttonhole Foot Note: Models 1008...

Operation Manual - Page 19

... can also be used by turning the hand wheel. BERNINA or bernette: Use the Universal or Zigzag stitch, sew 6-8 stitches, and stop. Bring the thread tails to the machine. Fold the fabric in place. and jacket-weight materials. If using the Button Sew-on Button Sew-On Foot #18? 12/13/10 19 Do you begin...

Operation Manual - Page 20

...against the seam allowances with Guide #14. Sewing from one notch to the right of center. Sew up the left as needed to stitch close to : ▪ Machine baste a seam? ▪ Adjust the .... Baste the rest of the seam, sewing 2-3 stitches in the ditch of the seam. return to the left . Sew through all layers. Topstitching the Zipper-bernette Left Side: Adjust the foot to a...

Operation Manual - Page 21

...21 21 30 30 Blindstitch 9 9 9 9 9 9 Button Sew-On 60 60 60 60 60 60 Quilter's Securing 1324 1324 324...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 chart in Workbook 1: Basic Operation. Stitch Chart The following stitches are indicated on...

Operation Manual - Page 22

Machine Features & Functions The following features and functions are used in Workbook 1: Basic Operation. 8 Series artista Feature/ Function 830 820 730 640 635LE 630...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 ...

Operation Manual - Page 23

...-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 46 X -X -X ---X ------- 23 Darning Foot #9 -- -- -- 9 -- 9 Button Sew-On Foot #18 18 -- 18 -- -- -- BERNINA Stitch ...Hem Foot #5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Jeans Foot #8/8D -- -- 8 -- -- -- X -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 12/13/10 bernette 66 56...