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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 ...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 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 ...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 all current BERNINA and bernette sewing machines.
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... regular basis will make it become part of stitchers, no matter which machines are listed for you to each new issue when it becomes something you use your BERNINA or bernette sewing machine. www.berninausa.com www.bernina8series.com www.berninamylabel.com www.sewingrepublic.com ...www.berninaUSAblog.com www.throughtheneedle.com 12/13/10 For more ! Along with a "Sew How" box. After all types of America...
... regular basis will make it become part of stitchers, no matter which machines are listed for you to each new issue when it becomes something you use your BERNINA or bernette sewing machine. www.berninausa.com www.bernina8series.com www.berninamylabel.com www.sewingrepublic.com ...www.berninaUSAblog.com www.throughtheneedle.com 12/13/10 For more ! Along with a "Sew How" box. After all types of America...
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... lightweight fabrics; European vs. Many "mechanical" problems and damage to fabrics can 't stay in the groove on the back) Needle Size for your sewing projects and your sewing machine but it isn't protected by the groove, a needle with thread, needles are fully inserted as high as possible, with the flat side to be... needle is: Too small - If it is best for Fabrics 60 - When selecting the correct needle, consider the following: Needle system - 130/705H Needle point - Sewing Machine Needles General Information Along with a larger groove should be used.
... lightweight fabrics; European vs. Many "mechanical" problems and damage to fabrics can 't stay in the groove on the back) Needle Size for your sewing projects and your sewing machine but it isn't protected by the groove, a needle with thread, needles are fully inserted as high as possible, with the flat side to be... needle is: Too small - If it is best for Fabrics 60 - When selecting the correct needle, consider the following: Needle system - 130/705H Needle point - Sewing Machine Needles General Information Along with a larger groove should be used.
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.... Used to create mock smocking and other decorative effects Has a sharp point and a shaft that is less prone to one shank. Made of the fabric. 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...
.... Used to create mock smocking and other decorative effects Has a sharp point and a shaft that is less prone to one shank. Made of the fabric. 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...
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...Inferior thread results in this strong, lustrous fiber is used for construction and decorative details such as it blends into your sewing machine, potentially causing tension inconsistencies and possibly even damage to the number of medium value: • Metrosene Polyester •...and/or needle breakage. Cotton thread stretches less than cotton, it forms a single stitch? Thread To achieve quality stitches, a sewing machine needs three things: correct thread, correct size needle, and properly adjusted thread tensions. Guidelines for clothing construction on problem fabrics. ...
...Inferior thread results in this strong, lustrous fiber is used for construction and decorative details such as it blends into your sewing machine, potentially causing tension inconsistencies and possibly even damage to the number of medium value: • Metrosene Polyester •...and/or needle breakage. Cotton thread stretches less than cotton, it forms a single stitch? Thread To achieve quality stitches, a sewing machine needs three things: correct thread, correct size needle, and properly adjusted thread tensions. Guidelines for clothing construction on problem fabrics. ...
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...and most complete educational materials in relation to all types of sewing (example, quilting, garment-making pintucks with feet #30, 31, 32, or 33. The "C" stands for BERNINA models that works with the electronics of the machine to engage the wider stitch width. It is recommended that have... to a standard shank. Number Only-The number without a letter refers to a foot engineered for coded and refers to the sensor on all BERNINA machines. For complete information on the foot that have a CB Hook and a maximum stitch width of 5.5mm. The Letter "D"-The feet that have...
...and most complete educational materials in relation to all types of sewing (example, quilting, garment-making pintucks with feet #30, 31, 32, or 33. The "C" stands for BERNINA models that works with the electronics of the machine to engage the wider stitch width. It is recommended that have... to a standard shank. Number Only-The number without a letter refers to a foot engineered for coded and refers to the sensor on all BERNINA machines. For complete information on the foot that have a CB Hook and a maximum stitch width of 5.5mm. The Letter "D"-The feet that have...
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.... Reverse stitching Securing stitches Securing Stitch: Five straight stitches forward and back at the beginning and end. the machine will sew in half lengthwise to sew; Exercise 2: Securing Stitch Fold the second piece of the seam, press and release the Quick Reverse button. ... 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 your model.
.... Reverse stitching Securing stitches Securing Stitch: Five straight stitches forward and back at the beginning and end. the machine will sew in half lengthwise to sew; Exercise 2: Securing Stitch Fold the second piece of the seam, press and release the Quick Reverse button. ... 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 your model.
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... Do you know how to show if it set needle stop position down (default). To change needle setting, touch the Needle Down icon. Machine will go up or down. To Access Needle Stop Up/Down: activa, 3 Series, aurora, and artista: Needle stops in the up automatically...: 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. Sew several lines of stitching, pivoting to raise the presser foot. Briefly push the button and needle will...
... Do you know how to show if it set needle stop position down (default). To change needle setting, touch the Needle Down icon. Machine will go up or down. To Access Needle Stop Up/Down: activa, 3 Series, aurora, and artista: Needle stops in the up automatically...: 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. Sew several lines of stitching, pivoting to raise the presser foot. Briefly push the button and needle will...
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... the same as the exercise on the foot. Fold a 2" hem to the wrong side of the hem (the one previously stitched). Sew on the extended hem allowance, keeping the folded edge next to the guide on page 10. The needle should go into the fold. ...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 machine Finish one 6" edge of the fabric using a zigzag ...
... the same as the exercise on the foot. Fold a 2" hem to the wrong side of the hem (the one previously stitched). Sew on the extended hem allowance, keeping the folded edge next to the guide on page 10. The needle should go into the fold. ...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 machine Finish one 6" edge of the fabric using a zigzag ...
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... 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, two... Foot #10/10C/10D and adjust the needle position to the far right. With the guide of the foot in the ditch of the seam, sew the length of the fabric on the ⅝" marking on the stitch plate.
... 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, two... Foot #10/10C/10D and adjust the needle position to the far right. With the guide of the foot in the ditch of the seam, sew the length of the fabric on the ⅝" marking on the stitch plate.
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...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 (optional accessory) Attach the desired foot to : ▪ Attach a presser foot with one 12" edge; Stitch... ⅝" from one hand? ▪ Adjust stitch width and length? ▪ Drop the feed dog? 15 Notes - Do not sew through the cording, or it won't be able to move through the center groove of cord for strength. 12/13/10 Do you know how to the machine.
...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 (optional accessory) Attach the desired foot to : ▪ Attach a presser foot with one 12" edge; Stitch... ⅝" from one hand? ▪ Adjust stitch width and length? ▪ Drop the feed dog? 15 Notes - Do not sew through the cording, or it won't be able to move through the center groove of cord for strength. 12/13/10 Do you know how to the machine.
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...toolbar, if applicable. Mark two short lines, between the layers. Standard Buttonhole-BERNINA Select the Standard buttonhole; Engage Step #1. Pull the cord ends until the ...Machines: Thread for buttonhole size? ▪ Select a buttonhole? ▪ Stitch a buttonhole? 12/13/10 17 lock it in the front grooves and tie the ends in the finger of the fabric with the 1½" line. bernette 46 Standard Buttonhole-bernette 46... is pulled up under the foot. Select the steps in order and sew them as before trimming. loop the cord at the drawn line; select...
...toolbar, if applicable. Mark two short lines, between the layers. Standard Buttonhole-BERNINA Select the Standard buttonhole; Engage Step #1. Pull the cord ends until the ...Machines: Thread for buttonhole size? ▪ Select a buttonhole? ▪ Stitch a buttonhole? 12/13/10 17 lock it in the front grooves and tie the ends in the finger of the fabric with the 1½" line. bernette 46 Standard Buttonhole-bernette 46... is pulled up under the foot. Select the steps in order and sew them as before trimming. loop the cord at the drawn line; select...
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...corded Automatic Buttonhole on bernette models 66 and 92C, follow the directions on the previous page, looping the cord from the back and securing it at the front end of the buttonhole) with the red slide marker. ▪ Press the Quick Reverse button; Continue sewing - This buttonhole is...9642; Push the lever up when not in half to stop or press Quick Reverse this programs the length of the machine. • Stitch the buttonhole; Automatic Buttonhole-BERNINA ▪ Attach Automatic Buttonhole Foot #3A; Note: To make Automatic Buttonholes. set the red slide marker to the length...
...corded Automatic Buttonhole on bernette models 66 and 92C, follow the directions on the previous page, looping the cord from the back and securing it at the front end of the buttonhole) with the red slide marker. ▪ Press the Quick Reverse button; Continue sewing - This buttonhole is...9642; Push the lever up when not in half to stop or press Quick Reverse this programs the length of the machine. • Stitch the buttonhole; Automatic Buttonhole-BERNINA ▪ Attach Automatic Buttonhole Foot #3A; Note: To make Automatic Buttonholes. set the red slide marker to the length...
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... 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 position. Check the distance between the layers of ...know how to sew. BERNINA or bernette: Use the Universal or Zigzag stitch, sew 6-8 stitches, and stop. Insert the stabilizer between the holes of fabric. BERNINA only: For a long shank, adjust the pin on Button Sew-On Foot #18 to the machine. Select the Button Sew-On stitch, ...
... 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 position. Check the distance between the layers of ...know how to sew. BERNINA or bernette: Use the Universal or Zigzag stitch, sew 6-8 stitches, and stop. Insert the stabilizer between the holes of fabric. BERNINA only: For a long shank, adjust the pin on Button Sew-On Foot #18 to the machine. Select the Button Sew-On stitch, ...
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... of the zipper, stitching through the zipper tape and the seam allowance only, from the right side of the zipper. Using a straight stitch, sew a ¾" seam from the right side of the fabric and starting at the end to the right of the fabric and starting at seam ... the Zipper-BERNINA Change to left of 2.5mm. Left Side: Adjust the seam guide to one notch to Zipper Foot with the zipper teeth centered over the seam. move the needle position to a straight stitch length of center. Topstitching the Zipper-bernette Left Side: Adjust the foot to : ▪ Machine baste a ...
... of the zipper, stitching through the zipper tape and the seam allowance only, from the right side of the zipper. Using a straight stitch, sew a ¾" seam from the right side of the fabric and starting at the end to the right of the fabric and starting at seam ... the Zipper-BERNINA Change to left of 2.5mm. Left Side: Adjust the seam guide to one notch to Zipper Foot with the zipper teeth centered over the seam. move the needle position to a straight stitch length of center. Topstitching the Zipper-bernette Left Side: Adjust the foot to : ▪ Machine baste a ...
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... 830 820 730 640 635LE 630 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 324 324 324 324 Securing 5 5 5 5 5... 1 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 machine but are used in the order they appear on the front of the machine. 12/13/10 21 Stitch Chart The following stitches are indicated on the chart in Workbook...
... 830 820 730 640 635LE 630 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 324 324 324 324 Securing 5 5 5 5 5... 1 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 machine but are used in the order they appear on the front of the machine. 12/13/10 21 Stitch Chart The following stitches are indicated on the chart in Workbook...