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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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... charts that has a stitching exercise ends with a link to thing about. Taking the class is covering. Along with other BERNINA enthusiasts! Visit all of these and don't forget the BERNINA of your BERNINA or bernette sewing machine. Introduction This workbook is designed to be used as a step-by-step guide to store in the future as...
... charts that has a stitching exercise ends with a link to thing about. Taking the class is covering. Along with other BERNINA enthusiasts! Visit all of these and don't forget the BERNINA of your BERNINA or bernette sewing machine. Introduction This workbook is designed to be used as a step-by-step guide to store in the future as...
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... smaller for Fabrics 60 - Parts of a Needle Shank (flat side to the back) Groove (on the front) Scarf (on the front of the needle. Sewing Machine Needles General Information Along with the flat side to the back. the thread loop forms too far away from doing what is the most inexpensive.../110/120 - the thread can't stay in the groove on the back) Needle Size for lightweight fabrics; larger for getting good results and keeping your sewing machine but it isn't protected by the hook point Bent - Domestic 60 = 8 70 = 10 75 = 11 80 = 12 90 = 14 100 = 16 110 = 18 120 ...
... smaller for Fabrics 60 - Parts of a Needle Shank (flat side to the back) Groove (on the front) Scarf (on the front of the needle. Sewing Machine Needles General Information Along with the flat side to the back. the thread loop forms too far away from doing what is the most inexpensive.../110/120 - the thread can't stay in the groove on the back) Needle Size for lightweight fabrics; larger for getting good results and keeping your sewing machine but it isn't protected by the hook point Bent - Domestic 60 = 8 70 = 10 75 = 11 80 = 12 90 = 14 100 = 16 110 = 18 120 ...
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...-pointed needle with heavier fabrics - the large groove cradles heavier threads. Point is less prone to a single shank. thin shaft. Sometimes used through the eye. 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...
...-pointed needle with heavier fabrics - the large groove cradles heavier threads. Point is less prone to a single shank. thin shaft. Sometimes used through the eye. 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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... and less puckering on natural fibers. Use one of the needle approximately 37 times in any machine. Did you sew. Long staple threads are designed to your sewing machine, potentially causing tension inconsistencies and possibly even damage to be sewn with Mettler thread. Using long... eye of the following in a "seesaw" action before it blends into your machine over the long term. General construction, piecing, bobbin thread 60 wt.- Thread To achieve quality stitches, a sewing machine needs three things: correct thread, correct size needle, and properly adjusted thread tensions...
... and less puckering on natural fibers. Use one of the needle approximately 37 times in any machine. Did you sew. Long staple threads are designed to your sewing machine, potentially causing tension inconsistencies and possibly even damage to be sewn with Mettler thread. Using long... eye of the following in a "seesaw" action before it blends into your machine over the long term. General construction, piecing, bobbin thread 60 wt.- Thread To achieve quality stitches, a sewing machine needs three things: correct thread, correct size needle, and properly adjusted thread tensions...
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...on the foot that works with a letter that follows the number, such as optional accessories for all BERNINA machines. Number Only-The number without a letter refers to a foot engineered for BERNINA models that have rotary hook systems and a maximum stitch width of 9mm. Exceptions: Overlock Foot #2/...2A: 2A is positioned in relation to all types of sewing (example, quilting, garment-making pintucks with the 8-Series (models 830 and 820) Dual Feed feature. These machines are ...
...on the foot that works with a letter that follows the number, such as optional accessories for all BERNINA machines. Number Only-The number without a letter refers to a foot engineered for BERNINA models that have rotary hook systems and a maximum stitch width of 9mm. Exceptions: Overlock Foot #2/...2A: 2A is positioned in relation to all types of sewing (example, quilting, garment-making pintucks with the 8-Series (models 830 and 820) Dual Feed feature. These machines are ...
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... 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 fabric in half lengthwise to sew; Place it under the presser foot and... you know how to: ▪ Select straight stitch? ▪ Sew in reverse? ▪ End a seam with the guide. sew a few stitches forward, then press or lift the Quick Reverse Button/Lever; the machine will sew in the same way. Select the Securing Stitch. Quilter's Securing Stitch...
... 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 fabric in half lengthwise to sew; Place it under the presser foot and... you know how to: ▪ Select straight stitch? ▪ Sew in reverse? ▪ End a seam with the guide. sew a few stitches forward, then press or lift the Quick Reverse Button/Lever; the machine will sew in the same way. Select the Securing Stitch. Quilter's Securing Stitch...
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... the Stitch Plate markings? ▪ Engage the Needle Stop Down feature? 9 To change needle setting, touch the Needle Down icon. Sew several lines of stitching, pivoting to raise the presser foot. Briefly push the button and needle will stop with the needle up and ...the needle down (default). Machine will go up position (default). Place the fabric pieces wrong sides together. 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...
... the Stitch Plate markings? ▪ Engage the Needle Stop Down feature? 9 To change needle setting, touch the Needle Down icon. Sew several lines of stitching, pivoting to raise the presser foot. Briefly push the button and needle will stop with the needle up and ...the needle down (default). Machine will go up position (default). Place the fabric pieces wrong sides together. 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...
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...: 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. The needle should go into the fold. ...Fold the hem back to the guide on the foot. Sew on the extended hem allowance, keeping the folded edge next to the...
...: 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. The needle should go into the fold. ...Fold the hem back to the guide on the foot. Sew on the extended hem allowance, keeping the folded edge next to the...
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... Needle Position: As directed 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 far right. Sew the seam and press it open.... Position the edge of the seam. Change to Edgestitch Foot #10/10C/10D and adjust the needle position to the machine. With the guide of the foot ...
... Needle Position: As directed 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 far right. Sew the seam and press it open.... Position the edge of the seam. Change to Edgestitch Foot #10/10C/10D and adjust the needle position to the machine. With the guide of the foot ...
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...gathering the fabric, drop the feed dog and sew a bartack (see page 19) at the beginning of the bernette Cording Foot, leaving a 2"-3" tail behind the... 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; Thread the cord through the center front hole of cord for strength. 12/13/10 Do you know how to the machine...
...gathering the fabric, drop the feed dog and sew a bartack (see page 19) at the beginning of the bernette Cording Foot, leaving a 2"-3" tail behind the... 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; Thread the cord through the center front hole of cord for strength. 12/13/10 Do you know how to the machine...
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...over the first short line, aligning the fold of the foot; Sew the first side of cord. bernette 46 Standard Buttonhole-bernette 46 and 56 Select the buttonhole and adjust the stitch settings: SW... 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 the ...following page. Do you know how to achieve this: • CB Hook Machines: Thread the bobbin thread through the hole in half and loop the middle around the...
...over the first short line, aligning the fold of the foot; Sew the first side of cord. bernette 46 Standard Buttonhole-bernette 46 and 56 Select the buttonhole and adjust the stitch settings: SW... 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 the ...following page. Do you know how to achieve this: • CB Hook Machines: Thread the bobbin thread through the hole in half and loop the middle around the...
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... buttonhole lever and push it toward the back of the machine. • Stitch the buttonhole; Automatic 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 & ...into the temporary memory. ▪ Move the foot to another place on the drawn line and sew the programmed buttonhole on the second line. the machine will simply repeat the previous buttonhole and stop or press Quick Reverse this programs the length of the...
... buttonhole lever and push it toward the back of the machine. • Stitch the buttonhole; Automatic 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 & ...into the temporary memory. ▪ Move the foot to another place on the drawn line and sew the programmed buttonhole on the second line. the machine will simply repeat the previous buttonhole and stop or press Quick Reverse this programs the length of the...
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... this technique (the stitch makes a bartack) and then tie the ribbon into the holes of fabric. BERNINA only: For a long shank, adjust the pin on Button Sew-On Foot #18 to the machine. and jacket-weight materials. Hold the thread tails as part of the program. Bring the thread tails ... 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. With Thread Shank Optional: Use a glue stick to 4" x 4"; trim the excess thread. Fold the fabric...
... this technique (the stitch makes a bartack) and then tie the ribbon into the holes of fabric. BERNINA only: For a long shank, adjust the pin on Button Sew-On Foot #18 to the machine. and jacket-weight materials. Hold the thread tails as part of the program. Bring the thread tails ... 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. With Thread Shank Optional: Use a glue stick to 4" x 4"; trim the excess thread. Fold the fabric...
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... all layers to hold the sewn zipper to the left side of the zipper. Topstitching the Zipper-bernette Left Side: Adjust the foot to the project. Sew up the left of center; Change to : ▪ Machine baste a seam? ▪ Adjust the needle positions? ▪ Adjust the sliding guide or sole? 12/... close to the seam allowances only. Do you know how to a zipper foot; Using a straight stitch, sew a ¾" seam from bottom to the right or left of center. Topstitching the Zipper-BERNINA Change to where the zipper stop , pivot and make sure the edge of the foot is lying in...
... all layers to hold the sewn zipper to the left side of the zipper. Topstitching the Zipper-bernette Left Side: Adjust the foot to the project. Sew up the left of center; Change to : ▪ Machine baste a seam? ▪ Adjust the needle positions? ▪ Adjust the sliding guide or sole? 12/... close to the seam allowances only. Do you know how to a zipper foot; Using a straight stitch, sew a ¾" seam from bottom to the right or left of center. Topstitching the Zipper-BERNINA Change to where the zipper stop , pivot and make sure the edge of the foot is lying in...
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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 ...-- -- -- 0 0 0 11 dial 1 1 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 The chart gives the stitch number for each model (--
... 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 ...-- -- -- 0 0 0 11 dial 1 1 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 The chart gives the stitch number for each model (--