Bernina Bernette 46 Support Question
Bernina Bernette 46 Support Question
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Question posted by fandanie on August 10th, 2013
How To Thread A Bernette 46 Sewing Machine
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Operation Manual - Page 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 Stretch Stitch ...14 Gathering Over ...
Operation Manual - Page 3
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For more ! This mini-quiz will help you determine if your machine can share ideas and inspiration with the basic operation of your BERNINA or bernette sewing machine. This FREE magazine offers fun sewing projects and informative articles for you use your knowledge and review the points the exercise is...
Operation Manual - Page 4
... stitching. avoids fabric damage
Needle size - Always make a stitch
Need to Know
Needles should be changed after every 4-6 hours of the needle. Sewing Machine Needles
General Information
Along with thread, needles are fully inserted as high as possible, with a larger groove should fit in the groove to form a loop to be picked up...
Operation Manual - Page 5
... for use with large eye and deep groove. has a coating and a larger scarf. Two threads may be used through the eye. has a large eye and deep groove.
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... heavier threads.
thin shaft. Sharp needle with a large eye and deep groove. Used for manufactured fibers such as hemstitching.
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One Universal needle and one Wing needle attached to flex.
Sewing Machine Needles...
Operation Manual - Page 6
...? Also used to form a single ply). The exercises in any machine.
cotton
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6 Thread
To achieve quality stitches, a sewing machine needs three things: correct thread, correct size needle, and properly adjusted thread tensions. Most bargain-priced threads are stronger and smoother than embroidery cotton thread and less puckering on natural fibers. Polyester embroidery...
Operation Manual - Page 7
... to see the eye of the needle, resulting in easier threading
▪ are, in some cases, modeled after commercial feet...16C is larger to a standard shank. For complete information on all types of sewing (example, quilting, garment-making pintucks with feet #30, 31, 32, ...and a maximum stitch width of the rotary hook machines. These machines are not used at www.berninausa.com
Understanding ...
Operation Manual - Page 8
...with the ⅝" guide line. The machine will automatically secure the stitching, then continue stitching forward. Do you know how to sew; the machine will sew in the same way.
Select the Securing ...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. Stitch...
Operation Manual - Page 9
...12 Universal Needle Position: Center BERNINA Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C/1D bernette Presser Foot: Zigzag/Universal Foot
Select the straight stitch. Pivot, using FHS (...Use the Stitch Plate markings? ▪ Engage the Needle Stop Down feature?
9 Sew several lines of stitching, pivoting to raise the presser foot.
To Access Needle Stop ...Machine will go up position (default).
Operation Manual - Page 10
sew using the following steps.
Tips Do not ... of the needle and over the edge on one 6" edge using the inside edge of the thread to the far right; Move needle position to the weight of the presser foot - Zigzag Stitch... 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).
or -
Operation Manual - Page 11
... Hem Foot (optional accessory)
Attach Reverse Pattern Foot #1 or bernette Zigzag/Universal Foot to the machine.
Baste the hem in place, sewing about ¼" from the upper edge of the presser foot.
Sew on the extended hem allowance, keeping the folded edge next to : ▪Machine baste? ▪Distinguish between Blind Hem Foot #5 and Edgestitch...
Operation Manual - Page 12
...Position the edge of the seam. 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. Triple Straight Stitch
Fabric: ... Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C/1D or bernette Zigzag/ Universal Foot to the far right. Change to Edgestitch Foot #10/10C/10D and adjust the needle position to the machine.
Adjust the needle position to the ...
Operation Manual - Page 14
...: 80/12 Universal (Ballpoint 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.
sew the seam and press it is pulling and stretching as it open. Stretch Stitch
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Operation Manual - Page 15
...sew through the cording, or it won't be able to the machine. Gathering Over a Cord
Fabric: Medium weight 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...of gathering. - sewing over cord adds additional strength, eliminates thread
breakage, and allows...
Operation Manual - Page 17
...order and sew them as ...bernette 46
Standard Buttonhole-bernette 46 and 56 Select the buttonhole and adjust the stitch settings: SW = 5 and SL = buttonhole. Fold the fabric in the diagrams. When the stitching is pulled up under the foot. select the "man" function from the fold along the 6" length. Bring thread...
• CB Hook Machines: Thread the bobbin thread through the hole in ...
Operation Manual - Page 18
...presser foot. ▪ Bring the thread tails to another place on the drawn line and sew the programmed buttonhole on the second line...bernette models 66 and 92C, follow the directions on the previous page, looping the cord from the back and securing it to stitch the buttonhole perpendicular to the line. ▪ Sew the first bead of the buttonhole. stop automatically. this time as the machine...
Operation Manual - Page 19
... (optional)
Lower the feed dog, then attach the Button Sew-On Foot to the machine. Select the Button Sew-On stitch, if available.
the thread tails are secured as you know how to sew. BERNINA or bernette: Use the Universal or Zigzag stitch, sew 6-8 stitches, and stop. Without Thread Shank Using the lowest shank setting and the instructions...
Operation Manual - Page 20
... the seam guide is lying in the ditch of the seam.
Topstitching the Zipper-bernette Left Side: Adjust the foot to the seam allowances only.
Press the seam allowances open.
Sew out about 2"). Adjust the needle position to : ▪ Machine baste a seam? ▪ Adjust the needle positions? ▪ Adjust the sliding guide or...
Operation Manual - Page 21
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Button Sew-On
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Quilter's Securing
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* The stitches on bernette model 46 are not numbered on the machine but are used in the order they appear on the chart in Workbook 1: Basic Operation. Stitch Chart
The following stitches are indicated on...
Operation Manual - Page 22
Machine Features & Functions
The following features and functions are used in Workbook 1: Basic Operation.
8 Series
artista
Feature/ Function 830 820 730 640 635LE 630...yes yes
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bernette
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1008 92c 66 56 46
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Operation Manual - Page 23
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