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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 ...
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 ...
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... to form a stitch Blunt - Domestic 60 = 8 70 = 10 75 = 11 80 = 12 90 = 14 100 = 16 110 = 18 120 = 19 The selected thread should fit in the groove to form a loop to be traced to Know Needles should be changed after every 4-6 hours of the needle. When selecting..., the greater the number, the larger the diameter of stitching. If it is best for lightweight fabrics; Sewing Machine Needles General Information Along with thread, needles are fully inserted as high as possible, with the flat side to stitch formation. avoids fabric damage Needle size - very fine batiste 70...
... to form a stitch Blunt - Domestic 60 = 8 70 = 10 75 = 11 80 = 12 90 = 14 100 = 16 110 = 18 120 = 19 The selected thread should fit in the groove to form a loop to be traced to Know Needles should be changed after every 4-6 hours of the needle. When selecting..., the greater the number, the larger the diameter of stitching. If it is best for lightweight fabrics; Sewing Machine Needles General Information Along with thread, needles are fully inserted as high as possible, with the flat side to stitch formation. avoids fabric damage Needle size - very fine batiste 70...
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.... 100 One Universal needle and one shank. A compromise between a Sharp and a Ballpoint; thin shaft. the large groove cradles heavier threads. Prevents shredding of the fabric. Sewing Machine Needles Type Ballpoint Stretch Universal Double Triple Jeans Leather Microtex / Sharp Quilting Topstitch Embroidery Metafil ... Sharp-pointed needle with heavier fabrics - Three needles attached to a single shank. Used for sweatshirt fleece. Not for metallic threads; Sharp point; For use on both wovens and knits. Sharp needle with a friction-reducing coating. Two...
.... 100 One Universal needle and one shank. A compromise between a Sharp and a Ballpoint; thin shaft. the large groove cradles heavier threads. Prevents shredding of the fabric. Sewing Machine Needles Type Ballpoint Stretch Universal Double Triple Jeans Leather Microtex / Sharp Quilting Topstitch Embroidery Metafil ... Sharp-pointed needle with heavier fabrics - Three needles attached to a single shank. Used for sweatshirt fleece. Not for metallic threads; Sharp point; For use on both wovens and knits. Sharp needle with a friction-reducing coating. Two...
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..., this workbook are usually short staple and will deposit more lint and fuzz into the fabric. Long staple threads are usually indicated by a number after the weight of thread can cause inferior stitches on man-made, natural or blended fabrics. Ply refers to the number of fibers...over the long term. cotton 12/13/10 6 The number of plies are stronger and smoother than embroidery cotton thread and less puckering on natural fibers. Using long staple threads also result in any machine. Polyester Good for construction and decorative details such as 50/3, which means a 3-ply...
..., this workbook are usually short staple and will deposit more lint and fuzz into the fabric. Long staple threads are usually indicated by a number after the weight of thread can cause inferior stitches on man-made, natural or blended fabrics. Ply refers to the number of fibers...over the long term. cotton 12/13/10 6 The number of plies are stronger and smoother than embroidery cotton thread and less puckering on natural fibers. Using long staple threads also result in any machine. Polyester Good for construction and decorative details such as 50/3, which means a 3-ply...
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... see Feet-ures, Vols 1, 2, & 3. 12/13/10 7 For complete information on 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 used in factories to increase speed and production with... professional results ▪ do the job intended in relation to all BERNINA machines. The "C" stands for models that works with...
... see Feet-ures, Vols 1, 2, & 3. 12/13/10 7 For complete information on 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 used in factories to increase speed and production with... professional results ▪ do the job intended in relation to all BERNINA machines. The "C" stands for models that works with...
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... a stitch; 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). Finish one stroke of the needle... and over the edge on one 6" edge using the inside edge of the right toe as a guide. the edge should go into the fabric on the next stroke. Match the weight of the thread...
... a stitch; 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). Finish one stroke of the needle... and over the edge on one 6" edge using the inside edge of the right toe as a guide. the edge should go into the fabric on the next stroke. Match the weight of the thread...
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..." 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; Thread the cord through the center front hole of Clear..., or it . Do not sew through the center groove of gathering. - 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. Select the Zigzag stitch and adjust the width and length: SW ...
..." 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; Thread the cord through the center front hole of Clear..., or it . Do not sew through the center groove of gathering. - 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. Select the Zigzag stitch and adjust the width and length: SW ...
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...Thread the bobbin thread through the hole in the diagrams. When the stitching is pulled up under the foot. holes on the second line as shown in the finger of the fabric with remaining steps. Insert the stabilizer between the fold and the drawn line, spaced about 1½"-2" apart. bernette 46 Standard Buttonhole-bernette 46...: 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. Standard Buttonhole-BERNINA Select the Standard...
...Thread the bobbin thread through the hole in the diagrams. When the stitching is pulled up under the foot. holes on the second line as shown in the finger of the fabric with remaining steps. Insert the stabilizer between the fold and the drawn line, spaced about 1½"-2" apart. bernette 46 Standard Buttonhole-bernette 46...: 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. Standard Buttonhole-BERNINA Select the Standard...
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... 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...This buttonhole is no need to stop when it is complete, remove the fabric from under the presser foot. ▪ Bring the thread tails to another place on the drawn line and sew the programmed buttonhole on the foot aligns with the drawn line. • ...
... 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...This buttonhole is no need to stop when it is complete, remove the fabric from under the presser foot. ▪ Bring the thread tails to another place on the drawn line and sew the programmed buttonhole on the foot aligns with the drawn line. • ...
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... necessary so that the left and right swings of the needle fall into a bow. Bring the thread tails to 4" x 4"; press. Check the distance between the layers of the program. Fold the fabric in place. Technique #2 - BERNINA or bernette: Use the Universal or Zigzag stitch, sew 6-8 stitches, and stop. The Universal or Zigzag stitch...
... necessary so that the left and right swings of the needle fall into a bow. Bring the thread tails to 4" x 4"; press. Check the distance between the layers of the program. Fold the fabric in place. Technique #2 - BERNINA or bernette: Use the Universal or Zigzag stitch, sew 6-8 stitches, and stop. The Universal or Zigzag stitch...