Bernina Bernette 46 Support Question
Bernina Bernette 46 Support Question
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Question posted by lstaua on February 16th, 2016
My Bernettte 46 Handwheel Is Not Turning.
I have been sewing for the last 2 nights and today it was slowing. The hand wheel started getting harder to turn to the point it's not turning at all. Still have alot of sewing to do. Please can anyone help me remedy this problem.
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Answer #1: Posted by TommyKervz on February 17th, 2016 5:53 AM
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Related Bernina Bernette 46 Manual Pages
Operation Manual - Page 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...13 Stretch Stitch ...14 Gathering Over Cord 15 Buttonholes ...16 Manual ...
Operation Manual - Page 3
... BERNINA or bernette sewing machine. Each page that appeal to all types of stitchers, no matter which machines are listed ...sewing machines, and informative publications and classes. Introduction
This workbook is designed to be used as a step-by-step guide to familiarize you with the basic operation of your knowledge and review the points the exercise is covering.
This mini-quiz will help...
Operation Manual - Page 4
...getting good results and keeping your machine. Parts of a Needle
Shank (flat side to the back)
Groove (on the front)
Scarf (on the front of the needle.
European vs.
Sewing Machine...up by the groove, a needle with a larger groove should fit in your sewing machine but it isn't protected by the hook point
Bent - Shaft
4 Many "mechanical" problems and damage to form a stitch
...
Operation Manual - Page 5
... 90 80
A sharp point with a friction-reducing coating. Metallica
70-100
Designed for sweatshirt fleece. Three needles attached to a single shank. Sewing Machine Needles
Type Ballpoint Stretch
...and Embroidery needles. A Stretch needle has a more rounded point than a Ballpoint, and a blue anti-cling coating which helps to Embroidery needle with heavier fabrics - For use on ...
Operation Manual - Page 6
...excellent for a soft, shiny look in a "seesaw" action before it blends into your sewing machine, potentially causing tension inconsistencies and possibly even damage to form a single ply). Mettler 30... a single thread. cotton
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6 Thread
To achieve quality stitches, a sewing machine needs three things: correct thread, correct size needle, and properly adjusted thread tensions. Most...
Operation Manual - Page 7
... shank.
Easy-On/Easy-Off Soles-The 3 Series & activa machines have simple-to-use easy-on the back of the foot, ... them sturdy and durable
▪ are easy to change with one hand, requiring no special tools
▪ have a white shank, making... best and most complete educational materials in relation to all types of sewing (example, quilting, garment-making, home dec, etc.)
▪ ...
Operation Manual - Page 8
...foot and align one piece of fabric in half lengthwise. Sew a few stitches backward; the machine will sew in reverse? ▪ End a seam with the Securing...bernette Presser Foot: Zigzag/Universal Foot
Fold each piece of fabric in half lengthwise to sew;
Do you know how to: ▪ Select straight stitch? ▪ Sew in reverse until the Quick Reverse Button/Lever is released.
sew...
Operation Manual - Page 9
... or down. 8 Series: Needle stops with the needle down (default).
Machine will go up position (default). Press & hold button to set to : ▪ Use the Free Hand System? ▪ Use the Stitch Plate markings? ▪ Engage the Needle Stop Down feature?
9 Sew several lines of stitching, pivoting to raise the presser foot. Pivot...
Operation Manual - Page 10
... ▪Adjust the stitch length?
10 Tips Do not use too long a stitch or too wide a stitch; sew using the following steps.
the edge should go into the fabric on one 6" edge using the inside edge of... 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).
Operation Manual - Page 11
...Sew on the extended hem allowance, keeping the folded edge next to : ▪Machine baste? ▪Distinguish between Blind Hem Foot #5 and Edgestitch Foot #10/10C/10D?
11 Baste the hem in place, sewing...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 wrong side...
Operation Manual - Page 12
... 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.
Triple Straight Stitch
Fabric: Firm woven fabric...
Operation Manual - Page 14
...: 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 pulling and stretching as it open. Position the edge of the foot on the...
Operation Manual - Page 15
... one 12" edge; Stitch ⅝" from one hand? ▪ Adjust stitch width and length? ▪ Drop the feed dog?
15
After gathering the fabric, drop the feed dog and sew a bartack
(see page 19) at the beginning ...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 Foot, leaving a 2"-3" tail behind the foot.
Notes -
Operation Manual - Page 17
...Machines: Thread the bobbin thread through the hole in the finger of cord.
Insert
the stabilizer between the fold and the drawn
line, spaced about 1½"-2" apart.
select step #2. bernette 46
Standard Buttonhole-bernette 46... Buttonhole-BERNINA Select the Standard buttonhole; Select the steps in order and sew them as before trimming. Position the foot over the first short line,...
Operation Manual - Page 18
...to another place on the drawn line and sew the programmed buttonhole on the second line. this time as the machine will stop or press Quick Reverse this programs ...
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...
Operation Manual - Page 19
... #18 (optional) bernette Presser Foot: Button Sew-On Foot (optional)
Lower the feed dog, then attach the Button Sew-On Foot to the highest position. press. and jacket-weight materials. Bring the thread tails to the wrong side of the button.
The Universal or Zigzag stitch can also be used by turning the hand wheel. Technique...
Operation Manual - Page 20
... Repeat the above steps, starting at the end to a straight stitch length of the zipper. Sew up the left as needed...with Guide #14. Topstitching the Zipper-BERNINA Change to : ▪ Machine baste a seam? ▪ Adjust the needle positions? ▪ Adjust ... of the seam. Topstitching the Zipper-bernette Left Side: Adjust the foot to right of center. Sew out about ⅜ ", stop will...
Operation Manual - Page 21
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Blindstitch
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Button Sew-On
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Quilter's Securing
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* 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 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
Automatic OneStep Buttonhole
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Feed Dog Up/Down
yes yes yes yes yes yes
Free Hand... yes yes yes
3 Series
activa mechanical
bernette
380 350PE 330 210
1008 92c 66 56 46
yes yes yes no
no
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Operation Manual - Page 23
...and if the bernette has a corresponding presser foot, it is not included but may be available as indicated on soles. Darning Foot #9
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