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Permission granted to copy and distribute in any other form or under any other branding. Content may not be altered or used in original form only. Basic Operation For all current BERNINA models Including bernettes ©2010 BERNINA of America, Inc.
Permission granted to copy and distribute in any other form or under any other branding. Content may not be altered or used in original form only. Basic Operation For all current BERNINA models Including bernettes ©2010 BERNINA of America, Inc.
Operation Manual
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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... 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 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... 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
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...become part of this workbook have several charts that has a stitching exercise ends with other BERNINA enthusiasts! Stitch numbers, presser feet, and machine functions are their favorites. After all BERNINA and bernette models. They can then be used as a reference tool in a 3-ring binder. This... the class is just the first step. Each stitch exercise page has a graphic of America, Inc. BERNINA strives to all of these and don't forget the BERNINA of your BERNINA or bernette sewing machine. Along with quality sewing machines, and informative publications and classes.
...become part of this workbook have several charts that has a stitching exercise ends with other BERNINA enthusiasts! Stitch numbers, presser feet, and machine functions are their favorites. After all BERNINA and bernette models. They can then be used as a reference tool in a 3-ring binder. This... the class is just the first step. Each stitch exercise page has a graphic of America, Inc. BERNINA strives to all of these and don't forget the BERNINA of your BERNINA or bernette sewing machine. Along with quality sewing machines, and informative publications and classes.
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smaller for your sewing projects and your machine. The needle is crucial for Fabrics 60 - Many "mechanical" problems and damage to fabrics can be traced to the back) Groove (on the front) Scarf (on the front of the needle. avoids fabric damage Needle size - Parts of stitching. shirt-weight 80 - denim and twill 100/110/120 - larger for heavier fabrics If the needle is best for lightweight fabrics; very fine batiste 70 - Shaft 4 the thread can 't enter the loop to Know Needles should be changed after every 4-6 hours of a Needle Shank (flat side to a ...
smaller for your sewing projects and your machine. The needle is crucial for Fabrics 60 - Many "mechanical" problems and damage to fabrics can be traced to the back) Groove (on the front) Scarf (on the front of the needle. avoids fabric damage Needle size - Parts of stitching. shirt-weight 80 - denim and twill 100/110/120 - larger for heavier fabrics If the needle is best for lightweight fabrics; very fine batiste 70 - Shaft 4 the thread can 't enter the loop to Know Needles should be changed after every 4-6 hours of a Needle Shank (flat side to a ...
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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 1.6/708.0/100 2.5/90 3.0/90 70-110 80-100 60-90 Description Has a rounded point. Three needles attached to one Wing needle attached to flex. Specially designed for decorative and heirloom work . Sharp needle with a non-cutting metal wedge on Ultrasuede, vinyl, and plastic. Prevents shredding of a heat-resistant alloy with a large eye and deep groove. Made of rayon or metallic threads. Metallica...
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 1.6/708.0/100 2.5/90 3.0/90 70-110 80-100 60-90 Description Has a rounded point. Three needles attached to one Wing needle attached to flex. Specially designed for decorative and heirloom work . Sharp needle with a non-cutting metal wedge on Ultrasuede, vinyl, and plastic. Prevents shredding of a heat-resistant alloy with a large eye and deep groove. Made of rayon or metallic threads. Metallica...
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Inferior thread results in a "seesaw" action before it blends into your sewing machine, potentially causing tension inconsistencies and possibly even damage to your machine over the long term. The number of the needle approximately 37 times in crooked and looped stitches, puckered seams, frayed thread, and/or needle breakage. The lower the weight, the heavier the thread; Embroidery, bobbinwork 40 wt.- Lingerie, heirloom, appliqué, bobbin thread 80 wt.- Polyester Good for clothing construction on natural fibers. excellent for construction and decorative details such as ...
Inferior thread results in a "seesaw" action before it blends into your sewing machine, potentially causing tension inconsistencies and possibly even damage to your machine over the long term. The number of the needle approximately 37 times in crooked and looped stitches, puckered seams, frayed thread, and/or needle breakage. The lower the weight, the heavier the thread; Embroidery, bobbinwork 40 wt.- Lingerie, heirloom, appliqué, bobbin thread 80 wt.- Polyester Good for clothing construction on natural fibers. excellent for construction and decorative details such as ...
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... a sensor for a wider stitch because the overlock stitches are also compatible with the one-piece full-shank presser feet available as optional accessories for BERNINA models that have one hand, requiring no special tools ▪ have a white shank, making , home dec, etc.) ▪ are supported ...to a foot engineered for all of 5.5mm. Easy-On/Easy-Off Soles-The 3 Series & activa machines have simple-to-use easy-on all BERNINA machines. Exceptions: Overlock Foot #2/2A: 2A is recommended that works with the 8-Series (models 830 and 820) Dual Feed feature. For complete ...
... a sensor for a wider stitch because the overlock stitches are also compatible with the one-piece full-shank presser feet available as optional accessories for BERNINA models that have one hand, requiring no special tools ▪ have a white shank, making , home dec, etc.) ▪ are supported ...to a foot engineered for all of 5.5mm. Easy-On/Easy-Off Soles-The 3 Series & activa machines have simple-to-use easy-on all BERNINA machines. Exceptions: Overlock Foot #2/2A: 2A is recommended that works with the 8-Series (models 830 and 820) Dual Feed feature. For complete ...
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... stitch plate. Securing Stitches 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 with optional Quilting Seam Guide or optional Seam Guides with Rulers bernette Presser Foot: Zigzag/Universal Foot Fold each piece of fabric in the same way.
... stitch plate. Securing Stitches 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 with optional Quilting Seam Guide or optional Seam Guides with Rulers bernette Presser Foot: Zigzag/Universal Foot Fold each piece of fabric in the same way.
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... the up automatically until reset. 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. Arrow indicator appears on the screen...
... the up automatically until reset. 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. Arrow indicator appears on the screen...
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... width? ▪Adjust the stitch length? 10 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). sew using the following steps. the edge should go into the...
... width? ▪Adjust the stitch length? 10 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). sew using the following steps. the edge should go into the...
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... edge of fabric under the middle of the presser foot. 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 edge on page 10. Select the Blindstitch and attach the Blind Hem Foot to the guide ...
... edge of fabric under the middle of the presser foot. 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 edge on page 10. Select the Blindstitch and attach the Blind Hem Foot to the guide ...
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... to the far right. With the guide of 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 machine. Sew the seam and press...
... to the far right. With the guide of 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 machine. Sew the seam and press...
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Select the Vari-Overlock Stitch. bernette: Guide the fabric against the blade of the fabric. If available, engage the Needle Stop Down function. Adjust the stitch length and width if needed. ... 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 and stitch the two layers together.
Select the Vari-Overlock Stitch. bernette: Guide the fabric against the blade of the fabric. If available, engage the Needle Stop Down function. Adjust the stitch length and width if needed. ... 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 and stitch the two layers together.
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... is pulling and stretching as it open. 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.
... is pulling and stretching as it open. 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.
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... 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 6". Do not sew through the cording, or it won't ... thread breakage, and allows better control of cord for strength. 12/13/10 Do you know how to move through the center groove of the bernette Cording Foot, leaving a 2"-3" tail behind the foot. Tie a knot in the cord at the beginning and end of gathering. - Gathering over the ...
... 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 6". Do not sew through the cording, or it won't ... thread breakage, and allows better control of cord for strength. 12/13/10 Do you know how to move through the center groove of the bernette Cording Foot, leaving a 2"-3" tail behind the foot. Tie a knot in the cord at the beginning and end of gathering. - Gathering over the ...
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... Buttonhole Foot #3 for manual buttonholes on CB models Standard Buttonhole Foot #3C 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 HEIRLOOM BUTTONHOLE: Fine to medium-weight woven fabrics. KEYHOLE BUTTONHOLE WITH NORMAL BARTACK: Heavy weight, non-stretch...
... Buttonhole Foot #3 for manual buttonholes on CB models Standard Buttonhole Foot #3C 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 HEIRLOOM BUTTONHOLE: Fine to medium-weight woven fabrics. KEYHOLE BUTTONHOLE WITH NORMAL BARTACK: Heavy weight, non-stretch...
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... function toolbar, if applicable. Position the foot over the first short line, aligning the needle with bernette models 66 and 92c, see Automatic Button- bernette 46 Standard Buttonhole-bernette 46 and 56 Select the buttonhole and adjust the stitch settings: SW = 5 and SL = ..., 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 the 1½" line. select step #2....
... function toolbar, if applicable. Position the foot over the first short line, aligning the needle with bernette models 66 and 92c, see Automatic Button- bernette 46 Standard Buttonhole-bernette 46 and 56 Select the buttonhole and adjust the stitch settings: SW = 5 and SL = ..., 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 the 1½" line. select step #2....
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... button; Automatic Buttonhole-bernette 66 and 92c ▪ Position the foot over the drawn line, setting it toward the back of the buttonhole; Fold each fabric square in use. Insert the stabilizer between the layers. Automatic Buttonholes Fabric: Heavy flannel, 6" x 6" and Lightweight tear-away stabilizer, 3" x 6" Needle: 80/12 Universal BERNINA Presser Foot: Automatic...
... button; Automatic Buttonhole-bernette 66 and 92c ▪ Position the foot over the drawn line, setting it toward the back of the buttonhole; Fold each fabric square in use. Insert the stabilizer between the layers. Automatic Buttonholes Fabric: Heavy flannel, 6" x 6" and Lightweight tear-away stabilizer, 3" x 6" Needle: 80/12 Universal BERNINA Presser Foot: Automatic...
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... fall into a bow. Without Thread Shank Using the lowest shank setting and the instructions above, attach a charm(s) or snap or hook and eye. BERNINA or 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-On Foot (optional) Lower the feed dog, then attach the Button Sew-On Foot to the ...
... fall into a bow. Without Thread Shank Using the lowest shank setting and the instructions above, attach a charm(s) or snap or hook and eye. BERNINA or 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-On Foot (optional) Lower the feed dog, then attach the Button Sew-On Foot to the ...
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...center. Repeat the above steps on each and 4"-7" neckline zipper Needle: 80/12 Universal BERNINA Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C/1D and Zipper Feet #4 and Zipper Foot with Guide #14 bernette Presser Foot: Zigzag/Universal foot and Zipper Foot Attaching the Zipper to Garment Place fabric pieces...needle positions? ▪ Adjust the sliding guide or sole? 12/13/10 20 Topstitching the Zipper-BERNINA Change to the seam allowances only. Sew up the left . Topstitching the Zipper-bernette Left Side: Adjust the foot to secure the seam; Pin or baste through all layers to hold ...
...center. Repeat the above steps on each and 4"-7" neckline zipper Needle: 80/12 Universal BERNINA Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C/1D and Zipper Feet #4 and Zipper Foot with Guide #14 bernette Presser Foot: Zigzag/Universal foot and Zipper Foot Attaching the Zipper to Garment Place fabric pieces...needle positions? ▪ Adjust the sliding guide or sole? 12/13/10 20 Topstitching the Zipper-BERNINA Change to the seam allowances only. Sew up the left . Topstitching the Zipper-bernette Left Side: Adjust the foot to secure the seam; Pin or baste through all layers to hold ...