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Question posted by blownawaysa on May 22nd, 2014

Cotton Bunches Up Below Foot

Why does the cotton bunch up below the foot when trying to sew?????

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Operation Manual - Page 2

... 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...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...
Operation Manual - Page 3

... the exercises designated for all , the next best thing to sewing is reading about it affords. Stitch numbers, presser feet, and machine functions are useful when working through the stitching exercises on pages 8-20. Using the information on your BERNINA or bernette sewing machine. www.berninausa.com www.bernina8series.com www.berninamylabel.com www.sewingrepublic...
Operation Manual - Page 6

..., puckered seams, frayed thread, and/or needle breakage. Use one of the thread such as it blends into your sewing machine, potentially causing tension inconsistencies and possibly even damage to make a single thread. cotton 12/13/10 6 loose twist for clothing construction on any color of the needle approximately 37 times in any...
Operation Manual - Page 7

... electronics of the rotary hook machines. For complete information on the back of 5.5mm. The sole of the "C" foot is engaged. Extra Wide Gathering Foot #16C: 16C is not desired, such as Edgestitch Foot #10C or Jeans Foot #8D. Number Only-The number without a letter refers to all types of sewing (example, quilting, garment-making it...
Operation Manual - Page 8

... of fabric in half lengthwise to be 2" x 6". Sew a few stitches backward; the machine will sew in the same way. sew a few stitches forward, then press or lift the Quick Reverse Button/Lever; Do you know how to sew; align the raw edges with Rulers bernette Presser Foot: Zigzag/Universal Foot Fold each Needle: 80/12 Universal Needle Position...
Operation Manual - Page 9

...foot...needle down or up position (default). Machine will go up and the presser foot down . Place the fabric pieces wrong .../12 Universal Needle Position: Center BERNINA Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C/1D bernette Presser Foot: Zigzag/Universal Foot Select the straight stitch. Arrow indicator appears ...position down and the presser foot up. 12/13/10 Do you know how ...
Operation Manual - Page 10

... stroke. Guide the edge of the fabric under the middle of the fabric. sew using the following steps. Zigzag Stitch 12/13/10 Do you know how to...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 - The needle should lie flat...
Operation Manual - Page 11

..., 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 : ▪Machine baste? ▪Distinguish between Blind Hem Foot #5 and Edgestitch Foot #10/10C/10D? 11
Operation Manual - Page 12

.../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. Adjust the needle position to the far left and stitch a second time, again with guide of the foot in the ditch of the seam, sewing in the same direction...
Operation Manual - Page 13

... the Vari-Overlock Stitch. 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 and stitch the two layers together. The stitch will...
Operation Manual - Page 14

... the fabric and eliminate the stretching. sew the seam and press it is pulling and stretching as it open. 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.
Operation Manual - Page 15

... page 19) at the beginning of the stitching and then pull it won't be able 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. Stitch ⅝" from one hand? ▪ Adjust stitch width and length? ▪ Drop the feed...
Operation Manual - Page 16

... Buttonholes There are a variety of buttonholes that is appropriate for automatic buttonholes Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3B - ROUND BUTTONHOLE WITH NORMAL BARTACK: Medium to heavy weight fabrics... Jackets, coats, leisure wear. 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 Below ...
Operation Manual - Page 17

... Fabric: Heavy flannel, 6" x 6" and Lightweight tear-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 remaining steps. Mark two short lines, between...
Operation Manual - Page 18

... repeat buttonholes? ▪ Open a buttonhole? 18 Continue sewing - press. this time as the machine will stop when it at the front end of the buttonhole) with the red slide marker. ▪ Press the Quick Reverse button; Automatic Buttonhole-bernette 66 and 92c ▪ Position the foot over the drawn line, setting it toward the...
Operation Manual - Page 19

... Foot #18? 12/13/10 19 Fold the fabric in place. BERNINA or bernette: Use the Universal or Zigzag stitch, sew 6-8 stitches, and stop. Note: A short shank is complete; With Thread Shank Optional: Use a glue stick to hold the button in half to the machine. a long shank for dress-and blouse-weight fabrics; Stitch...
Operation Manual - Page 20

... the rest of the zipper. Place the right side of the seam. Sewing from one notch to right of center. Topstitching the Zipper-BERNINA Change to Zipper Foot with Guide #14 bernette Presser Foot: Zigzag/Universal foot and Zipper Foot Attaching the Zipper to : ▪ Machine baste a seam? ▪ Adjust the needle positions? ▪ Adjust the sliding...
Operation Manual - Page 21

...21 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 324 324 324...dial 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 1&2 9 9 9 -- -- -- -- -- -- 6 6 6 4 5 51 16 14 -- 19 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 front of the machine. 12/13/10 21
Operation Manual - Page 22

Machine Features & Functions The following features and functions are used ...yes yes yes yes yes On-screen Buttonhole Measuring yes yes yes yes yes yes Presser Foot Pressure yes yes yes yes yes yes Slide-on Tray yes yes yes yes yes ... 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 ...
Operation Manual - Page 23

... and if the bernette has a corresponding presser foot, it is indicated by the letter stamped on the top of each model as an optional accessory). Darning Foot #9 -- -- -- 9 -- 9 Button Sew-On Foot #18 18 -- 18 -- -- -- X X -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 46 X -X -X ---X ------- 23 Freemotion Couching Foot #43 -- -- -- -- 43...

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