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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 Stretch Stitch ...14 Gathering Over 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 ...
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 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 ...
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.../10 For more ! Stitch numbers, presser feet, and machine functions are listed for your knowledge and review the points the exercise is covering. Visit all of these and don't forget the BERNINA of this workbook have completed the exercises designated for all types of America, Inc. This FREE magazine offers fun sewing projects and informative articles for Through the Needle ONLINE at www.throughtheneedle.com...
.../10 For more ! Stitch numbers, presser feet, and machine functions are listed for your knowledge and review the points the exercise is covering. Visit all of these and don't forget the BERNINA of this workbook have completed the exercises designated for all types of America, Inc. This FREE magazine offers fun sewing projects and informative articles for Through the Needle ONLINE at www.throughtheneedle.com...
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... needle. shirt-weight 80 - avoids fabric damage Needle size - Always make a stitch Need to Know Needles should be traced to a bent, damaged, or incorrect size or type needle. the needle won't pierce fabric, so no thread loop forms to make sure needles are fully inserted as high as possible, with thread, needles are very important to stitch formation. European vs. Don't let false economy keep you from hook point and the hook...
... needle. shirt-weight 80 - avoids fabric damage Needle size - Always make a stitch Need to Know Needles should be traced to a bent, damaged, or incorrect size or type needle. the needle won't pierce fabric, so no thread loop forms to make sure needles are fully inserted as high as possible, with thread, needles are very important to stitch formation. European vs. Don't let false economy keep you from hook point and the hook...
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... use with large eye and groove; Size 70 for lingerie, nylon, jersey; 80 for T-shirt; 90 for vinyl or simulated leathers. A compromise between a Sharp and a Ballpoint; Sharp point; Makes a hole without cutting the threads of rayon or metallic threads. Available in knits and elastic. the large groove cradles heavier threads. Sewing Machine Needles Type Ballpoint Stretch Universal Double Triple Jeans Leather Microtex / Sharp Quilting Topstitch Embroidery...
... use with large eye and groove; Size 70 for lingerie, nylon, jersey; 80 for T-shirt; 90 for vinyl or simulated leathers. A compromise between a Sharp and a Ballpoint; Sharp point; Makes a hole without cutting the threads of rayon or metallic threads. Available in knits and elastic. the large groove cradles heavier threads. Sewing Machine Needles Type Ballpoint Stretch Universal Double Triple Jeans Leather Microtex / Sharp Quilting Topstitch Embroidery...
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... short staple threads. (Staple refers to the length of strands twisted together to be sewn with Mettler thread. Silk Used on silk and wool fabrics, this workbook are stronger and smoother than embroidery cotton thread and less puckering on natural fibers. Thread To achieve quality stitches, a sewing machine needs three things: correct thread, correct size needle, and properly adjusted thread tensions. conversely, higher numbers indicate fine or lightweight thread. Tolerates...
... short staple threads. (Staple refers to the length of strands twisted together to be sewn with Mettler thread. Silk Used on silk and wool fabrics, this workbook are stronger and smoother than embroidery cotton thread and less puckering on natural fibers. Thread To achieve quality stitches, a sewing machine needs three things: correct thread, correct size needle, and properly adjusted thread tensions. conversely, higher numbers indicate fine or lightweight thread. Tolerates...
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... shank, making it indicates a version of the foot made for models that the D-Feet be compatible with feet #30, 31, 32, or 33. The "C" stands for coded and refers to the sensor on all types of the needle, resulting in easier threading ▪ are, in relation to all of the BERNINA presser feet & accessories, see the eye of sewing (example, quilting, garment-making pintucks with models that attach to -use...
... shank, making it indicates a version of the foot made for models that the D-Feet be compatible with feet #30, 31, 32, or 33. The "C" stands for coded and refers to the sensor on all types of the needle, resulting in easier threading ▪ are, in relation to all of the BERNINA presser feet & accessories, see the eye of sewing (example, quilting, garment-making pintucks with models that attach to -use...
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... bernette Presser Foot: Zigzag/Universal Foot Fold 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 the ⅝" guide line. Quilter's Securing Stitch: Several very short stitches at end. Sew a few stitches backward; secure the end in half lengthwise to sew; Exercise 2: Securing Stitch Fold the second piece of the seam, press and release the Quick Reverse button. At the end of fabric; Exercise 1: Straight Stitch/Reverse...
... bernette Presser Foot: Zigzag/Universal Foot Fold 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 the ⅝" guide line. Quilter's Securing Stitch: Several very short stitches at end. Sew a few stitches backward; secure the end in half lengthwise to sew; Exercise 2: Securing Stitch Fold the second piece of the seam, press and release the Quick Reverse button. At the end of fabric; Exercise 1: Straight Stitch/Reverse...
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... presser foot down and the presser foot up automatically until reset. Arrow indicator appears on the screen to stop position down . To change needle setting, touch the Needle Down icon. 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. Place the fabric pieces wrong sides together. Press & hold button to set to show if it set needle stop up position...
... presser foot down and the presser foot up automatically until reset. Arrow indicator appears on the screen to stop position down . To change needle setting, touch the Needle Down icon. 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. Place the fabric pieces wrong sides together. Press & hold button to set to show if it set needle stop up position...
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... of the fabric. Tips Do not use too long a stitch or too wide 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). The needle should lie flat, not roll. Guide the edge of the fabric under the middle of the right toe as a guide. Move needle position to : ▪Adjust the stitch width? ▪Adjust the stitch length? 10 sew using the...
... of the fabric. Tips Do not use too long a stitch or too wide 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). The needle should lie flat, not roll. Guide the edge of the fabric under the middle of the right toe as a guide. Move needle position to : ▪Adjust the stitch width? ▪Adjust the stitch length? 10 sew using the...
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... Do you know how to the machine. Adjust the stitch width if needed so that the stitches barely show on the extended hem allowance, keeping the folded edge next to the wrong side of the fabric. 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...
... Do you know how to the machine. Adjust the stitch width if needed so that the stitches barely show on the extended hem allowance, keeping the folded edge next to the wrong side of the fabric. 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...
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... 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 : ▪ Adjust the needle position? ▪ Use the stitch plate markings? ▪ Use Edgestitch Foot #10/10C/10D? 12 Position the edge of the seam, sewing in the same direction as before. 12/13/10 Do you know how to the machine. Sew the seam and press it open. Triple Straight Stitch Fabric: Firm woven fabric...
... 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 : ▪ Adjust the needle position? ▪ Use the stitch plate markings? ▪ Use Edgestitch Foot #10/10C/10D? 12 Position the edge of the seam, sewing in the same direction as before. 12/13/10 Do you know how to the machine. Sew the seam and press it open. Triple Straight Stitch Fabric: Firm woven fabric...
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... available, engage the Needle Stop Down function. The stitch will form over the pin and the edge 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 fabric. Select the Vari-Overlock Stitch. Adjust the stitch length and width if...
... available, engage the Needle Stop Down function. The stitch will form over the pin and the edge 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 fabric. Select the Vari-Overlock Stitch. Adjust the stitch length and width if...
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... 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. sew the seam and press it is sewn, adjust the presser foot pressure to a lower number to : ▪ Adjust the presser foot pressure? 14 Position the edge of the foot on the stitch plate; Stretch Stitch 12/13/10 Do you know how to lighten the pressure of the fabric on the ⅝...
... 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. sew the seam and press it is sewn, adjust the presser foot pressure to a lower number to : ▪ Adjust the presser foot pressure? 14 Position the edge of the foot on the stitch plate; Stretch Stitch 12/13/10 Do you know how to lighten the pressure of the fabric on the ⅝...
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... of gathering. - Thread the cord through the center front hole of cord for strength. 12/13/10 Do you know how to the machine. Select the Zigzag stitch and adjust the width and length: SW = 2.5mm and SL = 2-2.5mm. Stitch ⅝" from one hand? ▪ Adjust stitch width and length? ▪ Drop the feed dog? 15 sewing over cord adds additional strength, eliminates thread breakage, and allows better control of the bernette Cording Foot...
... of gathering. - Thread the cord through the center front hole of cord for strength. 12/13/10 Do you know how to the machine. Select the Zigzag stitch and adjust the width and length: SW = 2.5mm and SL = 2-2.5mm. Stitch ⅝" from one hand? ▪ Adjust stitch width and length? ▪ Drop the feed dog? 15 sewing over cord adds additional strength, eliminates thread breakage, and allows better control of the bernette Cording Foot...
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...: Firm woven fabric. HEIRLOOM BUTTONHOLE: Fine to heavy weight fabrics of buttonholes that may be available on rotary models Automatic Buttonhole Foot #3A 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 STRAIGHT STITCH BUTTONHOLE: For bound buttonholes & welt pockets. All models have a standard buttonhole that is a list of other styles and types of all types. to medium-weight woven fabrics. measuring foot for automatic buttonholes Buttonhole Foot with Slide...
...: Firm woven fabric. HEIRLOOM BUTTONHOLE: Fine to heavy weight fabrics of buttonholes that may be available on rotary models Automatic Buttonhole Foot #3A 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 STRAIGHT STITCH BUTTONHOLE: For bound buttonholes & welt pockets. All models have a standard buttonhole that is a list of other styles and types of all types. to medium-weight woven fabrics. measuring foot for automatic buttonholes Buttonhole Foot with Slide...
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... front.) Stitch the buttonhole on the stitch plate, behind the foot. Manual Buttonholes 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. lock it in the front grooves and tie the ends in order and sew them as...
... front.) Stitch the buttonhole on the stitch plate, behind the foot. Manual Buttonholes 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. lock it in the front grooves and tie the ends in order and sew them as...
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... sewing - 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 & 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 from the back and securing it at the front end of the buttonhole) with the red slide marker. ▪ Press the Quick Reverse button; Automatic Buttonhole-BERNINA ▪ Attach Automatic...
... sewing - 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 & 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 from the back and securing it at the front end of the buttonhole) with the red slide marker. ▪ Press the Quick Reverse button; Automatic Buttonhole-BERNINA ▪ Attach Automatic...
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... hand wheel. With Thread Shank Optional: Use a glue stick to the machine. 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 hold the button in half to the wrong side of the fabric and knot them together; BERNINA only: For a long shank, adjust the pin on Button Sew-On Foot #18? 12...
... hand wheel. With Thread Shank Optional: Use a glue stick to the machine. 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 hold the button in half to the wrong side of the fabric and knot them together; BERNINA only: For a long shank, adjust the pin on Button Sew-On Foot #18? 12...
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... the right side of the zipper, stitching through all layers. 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 project. Left Side: Adjust the seam guide to one notch to the far left of the zipper. Adjust the needle position to left side of the fabric and starting at the lower edge, sink the needle into the seam. Sewing from bottom to the left...
... the right side of the zipper, stitching through all layers. 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 project. Left Side: Adjust the seam guide to one notch to the far left of the zipper. Adjust the needle position to left side of the fabric and starting at the lower edge, sink the needle into the seam. Sewing from bottom to the left...
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... -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 46 X -X -X ---X ------- 23 B D -- Darning Foot #9 -- -- -- 9 -- 9 Button Sew-On Foot #18 18 -- 18 -- -- -- X -- 37 -- -- -- Presser Feet Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C/1D Overlock Foot #2/2A Standard Buttonhole Foot #3/3C Auto Buttonhole Foot #3A Zipper Foot #4/4D 8 Series artista 830 820 730 640 635LE 630 1C & 1D 1C & 1D 1C 1C 1 1 2A -- 2A 2A -- 2 3C -- 3C 3C -- 3 3A 3A 3A 3A 3A 3A 4D 4D 4 4 4 4 Blind Hem Foot #5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Jeans Foot #8/8D -- -- 8 -- -- -- The BERNINA name and numbers are included...
... -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 46 X -X -X ---X ------- 23 B D -- Darning Foot #9 -- -- -- 9 -- 9 Button Sew-On Foot #18 18 -- 18 -- -- -- X -- 37 -- -- -- Presser Feet Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C/1D Overlock Foot #2/2A Standard Buttonhole Foot #3/3C Auto Buttonhole Foot #3A Zipper Foot #4/4D 8 Series artista 830 820 730 640 635LE 630 1C & 1D 1C & 1D 1C 1C 1 1 2A -- 2A 2A -- 2 3C -- 3C 3C -- 3 3A 3A 3A 3A 3A 3A 4D 4D 4 4 4 4 Blind Hem Foot #5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Jeans Foot #8/8D -- -- 8 -- -- -- The BERNINA name and numbers are included...
