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Question posted by Frankicr on March 17th, 2013

Problems With Forming The Stitch

. almost finished my quilt and suddenly the stitch seems OK from the top but underneath it's too tight. Also there's a squeak. I have changed the needle and cleaned the bobbin case.

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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 Cord 15 Buttonholes ...16 Manual Buttonholes...17 ...
Operation Manual - Page 3

...you test your BERNINA or bernette sewing machine. This will let you use your machine and explore the creative possibilities it affords. BERNINA strives to sewing is reading about it ... using your machine. Sign up now for Through the Needle ONLINE at www.throughtheneedle.com, and you have several charts that has a stitching exercise ends with quality sewing machines, and informative...
Operation Manual - Page 4

... form a stitch Blunt - The needle is the most inexpensive part in your machine. denim and twill 100/110/120 - If it is crucial for heavier fabrics If the needle is best for lightweight fabrics; When selecting the correct needle, consider the following: Needle system - 130/705H Needle point - avoids fabric damage Needle size - smaller for your sewing projects and your sewing machine...
Operation Manual - Page 5

...Two needles attached to prevent skipped stitches in Universal, Stretch, Jeans, Metallica, and Embroidery needles. Sharp point; has a coating and a larger scarf. A Stretch needle has ...groove; Sharp needle with a friction-reducing coating. Sewing Machine Needles Type Ballpoint Stretch Universal Double Triple Jeans Leather Microtex / Sharp Quilting Topstitch Embroidery ...
Operation Manual - Page 6

...forms a single stitch? General construction, piecing, bobbin thread 60 wt.- Polyester Good for embroidery, very abrasion resistant. excellent for clothing construction on natural fibers. excellent for quilting as you sew...machine embroidery, appliqué, and buttonholes. Thread To achieve quality stitches, a sewing machine needs three things: correct thread, correct size needle...
Operation Manual - Page 8

... 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 the seam, press and release the Quick Reverse button. sew a few stitches forward, then press or lift the Quick Reverse Button/Lever; the machine...
Operation Manual - Page 9

... fabric under the foot and engage the Needle Stop Down function, if available (see below). Sew several lines of stitching, pivoting to raise the presser foot. Press & hold button to set to stop with the needle up and the presser foot down . To change needle setting, touch the Needle Down icon. Machine will go up . 12/13/10...
Operation Manual - Page 10

... the thread to the weight of the presser foot - Move needle position to : ▪Adjust the stitch width? ▪Adjust the stitch length? 10 sew using the following steps. Finish one stroke of the right toe as a guide. The needle should lie flat, not roll. Zigzag Stitch 12/13/10 Do you know how to the far...
Operation Manual - Page 11

... Blindstitch and attach the Blind Hem Foot to the machine Finish one 6" edge of the fabric using a zigzag stitch and guiding the edge of fabric under the middle of the fabric. 12/13/10 Do you know how to the guide on page 10. Sew on the extended hem allowance, keeping the folded edge...
Operation Manual - Page 12

... how to: ▪ Adjust the needle position? ▪ Use the stitch plate markings? ▪ Use Edgestitch Foot #10/10C/10D? 12 Change to Edgestitch Foot #10/10C/10D and adjust the needle position to the machine. Sew the seam and press it open. Adjust the needle position to the far left and stitch a second time, again with guide...
Operation Manual - Page 13

... the fabric against the blade 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 foot...
Operation Manual - Page 14

... the fabric and eliminate the stretching. Fabric: Spandex, two pieces, 2" x 6" each Needle: 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 sewn, adjust the presser foot...
Operation Manual - Page 15

... in the cord at the beginning and end of the bernette Cording Foot, leaving a 2"-3" tail behind the foot. sewing over cord adds additional strength, eliminates thread breakage, and allows better control of Clear Embroidery Foot #39/39C or through the channel formed by the stitches - Thread the cord through the center front hole of...
Operation Manual - Page 16

... wear. STANDARD BUTTONHOLE: Fine to medium weight fabrics. KEYHOLE BUTTONHOLE WITH HORIZONTAL BARTACK: Firm woven fabrics. STRAIGHT STITCH BUTTONHOLE: For bound buttonholes & welt pockets. Buttonhole Presser Feet Standard Buttonhole Foot #3 for manual buttonholes on CB... foot for manual buttonholes 4-Step Buttonhole Foot For the bernette model 56. 12/13/10 Automatic Buttonhole Foot For...
Operation Manual - Page 17

... the middle around the center "toe" of the bobbin case. • Rotary Hook Machines: Use the embroidery bobbin case and thread the "pigtail." • 8 Series Machines: Thread for buttonhole size? ▪ Select a buttonhole? ▪ Stitch a buttonhole? 12/13/10 17 Engage Step #1. Select the steps in order and sew them as before trimming. Tension Tips A slightly tighter...
Operation Manual - Page 18

... the front 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 & activa 210 do not make a corded Automatic Buttonhole on bernette models 66 and 92C, follow...
Operation Manual - Page 19

...the button. If using the Button Sew-on stitch, the machine stops automatically when the program is appropriate...bernette: Use the Universal or Zigzag stitch, sew 6-8 stitches, and stop. 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...
Operation Manual - Page 20

... right of center. Topstitching the Zipper-bernette Left Side: Adjust the foot to the far left of center. Sewing from one short end up the left side of the zipper, stitching through all layers. Do you know how to a zipper foot; Change to : ▪ Machine baste a seam? ▪ Adjust the needle positions? ▪ Adjust the sliding...
Operation Manual - Page 21

...machine. 12/13/10 21 The chart gives the stitch number for each model (-- indicates that the stitch is not available). 8 Series artista Stitch - ▪ - Basting 830 820 730 640 635LE 630 21 21 21 21 30 30 Blindstitch 9 9 9 9 9 9 Button Sew... activa classic bernette 380 350PE 330 210 1008 92c 66 56 46*...The stitches on bernette model 46 are not numbered on the machine but...
Operation Manual - Page 23

... -- -- Sideways Motion Foot #40C 40C -- 40C -- -- -- BERNINA Stitch Regulator #42 42 42 42 -- -- -- X -- -- -- -- -- X -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 12/13/10 bernette 66 56 C J -- -- -- X X -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 46 X -X -X ---X ------- 23...

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