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Content may not be altered or used in original form only. Permission granted to copy and distribute in any other form or under any other branding. Basic Operation For all current BERNINA models Including bernettes ©2010 BERNINA of America, Inc.
Content may not be altered or used in original form only. Permission granted to copy and distribute in any other form or under any other branding. Basic Operation For all current BERNINA models Including bernettes ©2010 BERNINA of America, Inc.
Operation Manual
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... Cord 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...
... Cord 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...
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... that appeal to all types of America, Inc. Visit all BERNINA and bernette models. Sign up now for all of these and don't forget the BERNINA of America blog where you can quickly find it faster for your BERNINA or bernette sewing machine. After all types of this workbook have to thing... about using your local BERNINA dealer stocks BERNINA reference books such as Feet-ures and The Serger...
... that appeal to all types of America, Inc. Visit all BERNINA and bernette models. Sign up now for all of these and don't forget the BERNINA of America blog where you can quickly find it faster for your BERNINA or bernette sewing machine. After all types of this workbook have to thing... about using your local BERNINA dealer stocks BERNINA reference books such as Feet-ures and The Serger...
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larger for your sewing projects and your machine. the needle won't pierce fabric, so no thread loop forms to make sure needles are very important to stitch formation. Don't let false economy keep you from hook point and the hook can't enter the loop to form a stitch Blunt - If it is crucial for Fabrics 60 - The needle is : Too small - European vs. assures proper stitch formation; avoids fabric damage Needle size - Parts of a Needle Shank (flat side to the back) Groove (on the front) Scarf (on the front of the needle. very fine batiste 70 - denim and twill 100/110/...
larger for your sewing projects and your machine. the needle won't pierce fabric, so no thread loop forms to make sure needles are very important to stitch formation. Don't let false economy keep you from hook point and the hook can't enter the loop to form a stitch Blunt - If it is crucial for Fabrics 60 - The needle is : Too small - European vs. assures proper stitch formation; avoids fabric damage Needle size - Parts of a Needle Shank (flat side to the back) Groove (on the front) Scarf (on the front of the needle. very fine batiste 70 - denim and twill 100/110/...
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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 1.6/708.0/100 2.5/90 3.0/90 70-110 80-100 60-90 Description Has a rounded point. used on denim and woven fabrics. Three needles attached to prevent skipped stitches in Universal, Stretch, Jeans, Metallica, and Embroidery needles. Used for sweatshirt fleece. Sharp point; Specially designed for use with large eye and groove; Similar to Embroidery needle 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 Wing Sizes 60-100 70-90 60-120 1.6/708.0/100 2.5/90 3.0/90 70-110 80-100 60-90 Description Has a rounded point. used on denim and woven fabrics. Three needles attached to prevent skipped stitches in Universal, Stretch, Jeans, Metallica, and Embroidery needles. Used for sweatshirt fleece. Sharp point; Specially designed for use with large eye and groove; Similar to Embroidery needle with a large eye and deep groove....
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Inferior thread results in machine embroidery, appliqué, and buttonholes. conversely, higher numbers indicate fine or lightweight thread. Embroidery, bobbinwork 40 wt.- General construction, piecing, bobbin thread 60 wt.- Cotton 2 ply Mettler 60/2; Cotton thread stretches less than cotton, it is good for construction and decorative details such as it forms a single stitch? Most bargain-priced threads are stronger and smoother than embroidery cotton thread and less puckering on natural fibers. Ply refers to the number of strands twisted together to your machine ...
Inferior thread results in machine embroidery, appliqué, and buttonholes. conversely, higher numbers indicate fine or lightweight thread. Embroidery, bobbinwork 40 wt.- General construction, piecing, bobbin thread 60 wt.- Cotton 2 ply Mettler 60/2; Cotton thread stretches less than cotton, it is good for construction and decorative details such as it forms a single stitch? Most bargain-priced threads are stronger and smoother than embroidery cotton thread and less puckering on natural fibers. Ply refers to the number of strands twisted together to your machine ...
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... professional results ▪ do the job intended in relation to fit the wider feed dog of the rotary hook machines. The "C" stands for BERNINA models that have a CB Hook and a maximum stitch width of 5.5mm. These machines are also compatible with a letter that follows the number..., such as optional accessories for all of the BERNINA presser feet & accessories, see the eye of the needle, resulting in easier threading ▪ are, in some cases, modeled after commercial feet ...
... professional results ▪ do the job intended in relation to fit the wider feed dog of the rotary hook machines. The "C" stands for BERNINA models that have a CB Hook and a maximum stitch width of 5.5mm. These machines are also compatible with a letter that follows the number..., such as optional accessories for all of the BERNINA presser feet & accessories, see the eye of the needle, resulting in easier threading ▪ are, in some cases, modeled after commercial feet ...
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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 the seam, press and release the Quick...
.... 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 the seam, press and release the Quick...
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... Plate markings? ▪ Engage the Needle Stop Down feature? 9 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.
... Plate markings? ▪ Engage the Needle Stop Down feature? 9 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.
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... a guide. or - 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). Guide the edge of the fabric under the middle of the...
... a guide. or - 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). Guide the edge of the fabric under the middle of the...
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... needed so that the stitches barely show 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 Presser Foot: Zigzag/Universal Foot and Blind Hem Foot (optional accessory) Attach Reverse Pattern Foot #1 or... bernette Zigzag/Universal Foot to the right side over the edge on page 10. Select the Blindstitch and attach the Blind Hem Foot to the wrong ...
... needed so that the stitches barely show 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 Presser Foot: Zigzag/Universal Foot and Blind Hem Foot (optional accessory) Attach Reverse Pattern Foot #1 or... bernette Zigzag/Universal Foot to the right side over the edge on page 10. Select the Blindstitch and attach the Blind Hem Foot to the wrong ...
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... and press it open. With the guide of the foot 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. Select the Triple Straight Stitch...
... and press it open. With the guide of the foot 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. Select the Triple Straight Stitch...
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...if needed. 12/13/10 Do you know how to: ▪ Engage the Needle Stop Down feature? ▪ Position Overlock Foot #2/2A? 13 bernette: Guide the fabric against the blade of fabric right sides together. 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. Select the Vari-Overlock Stitch.
...if needed. 12/13/10 Do you know how to: ▪ Engage the Needle Stop Down feature? ▪ Position Overlock Foot #2/2A? 13 bernette: Guide the fabric against the blade of fabric right sides together. 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. Select the Vari-Overlock Stitch.
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... foot pressure? 14 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. Place the fabric pieces right sides together. Position the edge of the...
... foot pressure? 14 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. Place the fabric pieces right sides together. Position the edge of the...
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...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 (optional accessory) Attach the desired foot to move through the channel formed by the stitches - Thread... the cord through the center front hole of the bernette Cording Foot, leaving a 2"-3" tail behind the foot. Do not sew through the center groove of Clear Embroidery Foot #39/39C or ...
...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 (optional accessory) Attach the desired foot to move through the channel formed by the stitches - Thread... the cord through the center front hole of the bernette Cording Foot, leaving a 2"-3" tail behind the foot. Do not sew through the center groove of Clear Embroidery Foot #39/39C or ...
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... rotary models Automatic Buttonhole Foot #3A for automatic buttonholes Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3B - Below is appropriate for manual buttonholes 4-Step Buttonhole Foot For the bernette model 56. 12/13/10 Automatic Buttonhole Foot For...
... rotary models Automatic Buttonhole Foot #3A for automatic buttonholes Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3B - Below is appropriate for manual buttonholes 4-Step Buttonhole Foot For the bernette model 56. 12/13/10 Automatic Buttonhole Foot For...
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... Buttonhole-bernette 46 and 56 Select the buttonhole and adjust the stitch settings: SW = 5 and SL = buttonhole. Do you know how to the back and tie off. Draw a line fold 1½" from under the foot. Standard Buttonhole-BERNINA Select the Standard buttonhole; loop the cord ...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 1½" line. bernette 56 Corded Buttonhole Fold the cord in the finger of the fabric...
... Buttonhole-bernette 46 and 56 Select the buttonhole and adjust the stitch settings: SW = 5 and SL = buttonhole. Do you know how to the back and tie off. Draw a line fold 1½" from under the foot. Standard Buttonhole-BERNINA Select the Standard buttonhole; loop the cord ...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 1½" line. bernette 56 Corded Buttonhole Fold the cord in the finger of the fabric...
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... 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 & activa 210 do not make a corded Automatic Buttonhole on bernette models 66 and 92C, follow the directions on the previous page, looping the cord...
... 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 & activa 210 do not make a corded Automatic Buttonhole on bernette models 66 and 92C, follow the directions on the previous page, looping the cord...
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...avoid breaking the needle, adjust the stitch width if necessary so that the left and right swings of the needle fall into a bow. BERNINA or bernette: Use the Universal or Zigzag stitch, sew 6-8 stitches, and stop. the thread tails are secured as you know how to sew. Technique...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 highest...
...avoid breaking the needle, adjust the stitch width if necessary so that the left and right swings of the needle fall into a bow. BERNINA or bernette: Use the Universal or Zigzag stitch, sew 6-8 stitches, and stop. the thread tails are secured as you know how to sew. Technique...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 highest...
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...or sole? 12/13/10 20 Sewing from bottom to where the zipper stop will be (about 2"). Topstitching the Zipper-BERNINA Change to Zipper Foot with Guide #14 bernette Presser Foot: Zigzag/Universal foot and Zipper Foot Attaching the Zipper to the seam allowances only. Sew up the left of...the seam. Baste the rest of the zipper. Left Side: Adjust the seam guide to one notch to the project. adjust the needle position (bernette users slide the zipper foot) to the right or left of the zipper, stitching through all layers. Press the seam allowances open. Adjust the...
...or sole? 12/13/10 20 Sewing from bottom to where the zipper stop will be (about 2"). Topstitching the Zipper-BERNINA Change to Zipper Foot with Guide #14 bernette Presser Foot: Zigzag/Universal foot and Zipper Foot Attaching the Zipper to the seam allowances only. Sew up the left of...the seam. Baste the rest of the zipper. Left Side: Adjust the seam guide to one notch to the project. adjust the needle position (bernette users slide the zipper foot) to the right or left of the zipper, stitching through all layers. Press the seam allowances open. Adjust the...