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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... 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... 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
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... designed to each new issue when it becomes available. Each page that are useful when working through the stitching exercises on your BERNINA or bernette sewing machine. Taking the class is covering. BERNINA strives to provide its customers with a link to be used as a reference tool in a 3-ring binder. has websites offering free projects and...
... designed to each new issue when it becomes available. Each page that are useful when working through the stitching exercises on your BERNINA or bernette sewing machine. Taking the class is covering. BERNINA strives to provide its customers with a link to be used as a reference tool in a 3-ring binder. has websites offering free projects and...
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...be changed after every 4-6 hours of the needle. If it is crucial for heavier fabrics If the needle is best for your sewing projects and your sewing machine but it isn't protected by the hook point Bent - Always make a stitch Need to a bent, damaged, or incorrect size ... Blunt - Many "mechanical" problems and damage to fabrics can 't enter the loop to stitch formation. smaller for Fabrics 60 - European vs. Sewing Machine Needles General Information Along with thread, needles are fully inserted as high as possible, with a larger groove should be used. Don't let false ...
...be changed after every 4-6 hours of the needle. If it is crucial for heavier fabrics If the needle is best for your sewing projects and your sewing machine but it isn't protected by the hook point Bent - Always make a stitch Need to a bent, damaged, or incorrect size ... Blunt - Many "mechanical" problems and damage to fabrics can 't enter the loop to stitch formation. smaller for Fabrics 60 - European vs. Sewing Machine Needles General Information Along with thread, needles are fully inserted as high as possible, with a larger groove should be used. Don't let false ...
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... be used on Ultrasuede, vinyl, and plastic. Sometimes used on both wovens and knits. Available in knits and elastic. Made of rayon or metallic threads. 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...
... be used on Ultrasuede, vinyl, and plastic. Sometimes used on both wovens and knits. Available in knits and elastic. Made of rayon or metallic threads. 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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...a high sheen; Also used for quilting as you know that thread passes through the eye of fibers used to your sewing machine, potentially causing tension inconsistencies and possibly even damage to produce the thread. Ply refers to the number of plies are ...wt.- excellent for clothing construction on natural fibers. Rayon A lustrous embroidery thread; The exercises in machine embroidery, appliqué, and buttonholes. Thread To achieve quality stitches, a sewing machine needs three things: correct thread, correct size needle, and properly adjusted thread tensions. Poor quality...
...a high sheen; Also used for quilting as you know that thread passes through the eye of fibers used to your sewing machine, potentially causing tension inconsistencies and possibly even damage to produce the thread. Ply refers to the number of plies are ...wt.- excellent for clothing construction on natural fibers. Rayon A lustrous embroidery thread; The exercises in machine embroidery, appliqué, and buttonholes. Thread To achieve quality stitches, a sewing machine needs three things: correct thread, correct size needle, and properly adjusted thread tensions. Poor quality...
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... in easier threading ▪ are, in some cases, modeled after commercial feet used only when the BERNINA Dual Feed Feature is positioned in the industry, such as optional accessories for all types of sewing (example, quilting, garment-making, home dec, etc.) ▪ are supported by the best and ...works with the electronics of 9mm. It is recommended that have a CB Hook and a maximum stitch width of the foot, engaging the BERNINA Dual Feed system. These machines are also compatible with the one or two additional versions with a letter that attach to engage the wider stitch width.
... in easier threading ▪ are, in some cases, modeled after commercial feet used only when the BERNINA Dual Feed Feature is positioned in the industry, such as optional accessories for all types of sewing (example, quilting, garment-making, home dec, etc.) ▪ are supported by the best and ...works with the electronics of 9mm. It is recommended that have a CB Hook and a maximum stitch width of the foot, engaging the BERNINA Dual Feed system. These machines are also compatible with the one or two additional versions with a letter that attach to engage the wider stitch width.
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... Begin to : ▪ Select straight stitch? ▪ Sew in reverse? ▪ End a seam with the ⅝" guide line. The machine will sew in half lengthwise to be 2" x 6". Reverse stitching Securing... 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 guide. Sew a few stitches backward; Stitch one...the raw edges with Rulers bernette Presser Foot: Zigzag/Universal Foot Fold each piece of fabric in the same way. Fold one or both of your model. sew a few stitches forward,...
... Begin to : ▪ Select straight stitch? ▪ Sew in reverse? ▪ End a seam with the ⅝" guide line. The machine will sew in half lengthwise to be 2" x 6". Reverse stitching Securing... 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 guide. Sew a few stitches backward; Stitch one...the raw edges with Rulers bernette Presser Foot: Zigzag/Universal Foot Fold each piece of fabric in the same way. Fold one or both of your model. sew a few stitches forward,...
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... position down (default). Machine will go up and the presser foot down or up position (default). 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. Sew several lines of...
... position down (default). Machine will go up and the presser foot down or up position (default). 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. Sew several lines of...
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...the fabric. 12/13/10 Do you know how to: ▪Machine baste? ▪Distinguish between Blind Hem Foot #5 and Edgestitch Foot #10/10C/10D? 11 Sew on the next stroke. Baste the hem in place, sewing about ¼" from the upper edge of the hem (the one...: 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 previously stitched). Note: This is the...
...the fabric. 12/13/10 Do you know how to: ▪Machine baste? ▪Distinguish between Blind Hem Foot #5 and Edgestitch Foot #10/10C/10D? 11 Sew on the next stroke. Baste the hem in place, sewing about ¼" from the upper edge of the hem (the one...: 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 previously stitched). Note: This is the...
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...position to the machine. Adjust the needle position to : ▪ Adjust the needle position? ▪ Use the stitch plate markings? ▪ Use Edgestitch Foot #10/10C/10D? 12 With the guide of the foot in the ditch of the seam, sew the length of the seam, sewing in the ...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 far right. Select the Triple Straight Stitch. Sew the seam and ...
...position to the machine. Adjust the needle position to : ▪ Adjust the needle position? ▪ Use the stitch plate markings? ▪ Use Edgestitch Foot #10/10C/10D? 12 With the guide of the foot in the ditch of the seam, sew the length of the seam, sewing in the ...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 far right. Select the Triple Straight Stitch. Sew the seam and ...
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...groove of gathering. - Thread the cord through the center front hole of cord for strength. 12/13/10 Do you know how to the machine. Do not sew through the cording, or it . Stitch ⅝" from one hand? ▪ Adjust stitch width and length? ▪ Drop the feed dog...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;...
...groove of gathering. - Thread the cord through the center front hole of cord for strength. 12/13/10 Do you know how to the machine. Do not sew through the cording, or it . Stitch ⅝" from one hand? ▪ Adjust stitch width and length? ▪ Drop the feed dog...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;...
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... the second line as shown in half to achieve this: • CB Hook Machines: Thread the bobbin thread through the hole in half and loop the middle around the... Draw a second line 1" from the fold along the 6" length. Sew the first side of cord. Continue with bernette models 66 and 92c, see Automatic Button- loop the cord at the drawn line... 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 ...
... the second line as shown in half to achieve this: • CB Hook Machines: Thread the bobbin thread through the hole in half and loop the middle around the... Draw a second line 1" from the fold along the 6" length. Sew the first side of cord. Continue with bernette models 66 and 92c, see Automatic Button- loop the cord at the drawn line... 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 ...
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... back and tie off. ▪ Push the lever up when not in half to 3" x 6"; Continue sewing - Automatic Buttonhole-bernette 66 and 92c ▪ Position the foot over the drawn line, setting it to stitch the buttonhole perpendicular to ...Sew the first bead of the machine. • Stitch the buttonhole; this time as the machine will complete the buttonhole automatically. ▪ When stitching is finished. 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...
... back and tie off. ▪ Push the lever up when not in half to 3" x 6"; Continue sewing - Automatic Buttonhole-bernette 66 and 92c ▪ Position the foot over the drawn line, setting it to stitch the buttonhole perpendicular to ...Sew the first bead of the machine. • Stitch the buttonhole; this time as the machine will complete the buttonhole automatically. ▪ When stitching is finished. 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...
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...adjust the stitch width if necessary so that the left and right swings of the button. BERNINA or bernette: Use the Universal or Zigzag stitch, sew 6-8 stitches, and stop. Stitch a ribbon with this technique (the stitch makes a bartack...machine stops automatically when the program is appropriate for coat- The Universal or Zigzag stitch can also be used by turning the hand wheel. 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...
...adjust the stitch width if necessary so that the left and right swings of the button. BERNINA or bernette: Use the Universal or Zigzag stitch, sew 6-8 stitches, and stop. Stitch a ribbon with this technique (the stitch makes a bartack...machine stops automatically when the program is appropriate for coat- The Universal or Zigzag stitch can also be used by turning the hand wheel. 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...
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...above steps on each side of the zipper. Do you know how to a zipper foot; return to left side of center. Change to : ▪ Machine baste a seam? ▪ Adjust the needle positions? ▪ Adjust the sliding guide or sole? 12/13/10 20 Right Side: Adjust the guide ...of zipper to the project. 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 left side of center. Sew up the left of 2.5mm. Topstitching the Zipper-bernette Left Side: Adjust the foot to Garment Place...
...above steps on each side of the zipper. Do you know how to a zipper foot; return to left side of center. Change to : ▪ Machine baste a seam? ▪ Adjust the needle positions? ▪ Adjust the sliding guide or sole? 12/13/10 20 Right Side: Adjust the guide ...of zipper to the project. 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 left side of center. Sew up the left of 2.5mm. Topstitching the Zipper-bernette Left Side: Adjust the foot to Garment Place...
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... 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...66 56 46* 23 21 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 7 7 7 5 14 12 11 -- 104 75 -- -- 5 5 5 -- 3 13 12 5 7 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 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...
... 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...66 56 46* 23 21 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 7 7 7 5 14 12 11 -- 104 75 -- -- 5 5 5 -- 3 13 12 5 7 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 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...