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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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Stitch numbers, presser feet, and machine functions are listed for all BERNINA and bernette models. Each page that has a stitching exercise ends with quality sewing machines, and informative publications and classes. BERNINA strives to thing about. Along with other BERNINA enthusiasts! Visit all of these and don't forget the BERNINA of your BERNINA or bernette sewing machine. This FREE magazine offers...
Stitch numbers, presser feet, and machine functions are listed for all BERNINA and bernette models. Each page that has a stitching exercise ends with quality sewing machines, and informative publications and classes. BERNINA strives to thing about. Along with other BERNINA enthusiasts! Visit all of these and don't forget the BERNINA of your BERNINA or bernette sewing machine. This FREE magazine offers...
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... economy keep you from hook point and the hook can't enter the loop to form a stitch Blunt - If it is : Too small - 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 on the back...after every 4-6 hours of stitching. The needle is the most inexpensive part in the groove to form a loop to fabrics can 't stay in your sewing machine but it isn't protected by the hook point Bent - When selecting the correct needle, consider the following: Needle system - 130/705H Needle point - ...
... economy keep you from hook point and the hook can't enter the loop to form a stitch Blunt - If it is : Too small - 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 on the back...after every 4-6 hours of stitching. The needle is the most inexpensive part in the groove to form a loop to fabrics can 't stay in your sewing machine but it isn't protected by the hook point Bent - When selecting the correct needle, consider the following: Needle system - 130/705H Needle point - ...
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... for microfiber fabrics. 75 & 90 Thin, tapered point eliminates potential damage to flex. has a large eye and deep groove. 12/13/10 5 thin shaft. 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...
... for microfiber fabrics. 75 & 90 Thin, tapered point eliminates potential damage to flex. has a large eye and deep groove. 12/13/10 5 thin shaft. 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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...and wool fabrics, this workbook are usually short staple and will deposit more lint and fuzz into the fabric. Inferior thread results in any machine. Polyester Good for clothing construction on man-made, natural or blended fabrics. Polyester embroidery thread has a high sheen; Mettler 50/2; Rayon ... thread passes through the eye of the thread such as 50/3, which means a 3-ply, 50-wt. Ply refers to your sewing machine, potentially causing tension inconsistencies and possibly even damage to the number of fibers used for decorative work only. Couching, bobbinwork 30 wt.-...
...and wool fabrics, this workbook are usually short staple and will deposit more lint and fuzz into the fabric. Inferior thread results in any machine. Polyester Good for clothing construction on man-made, natural or blended fabrics. Polyester embroidery thread has a high sheen; Mettler 50/2; Rayon ... thread passes through the eye of the thread such as 50/3, which means a 3-ply, 50-wt. Ply refers to your sewing machine, potentially causing tension inconsistencies and possibly even damage to the number of fibers used for decorative work only. Couching, bobbinwork 30 wt.-...
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...of 9mm. For complete information on the back of the foot, engaging the BERNINA Dual Feed system. Number Only-The number without a letter refers to a foot engineered for BERNINA models that works with the electronics of the machine to engage the wider stitch width. These feet may also be used only... sewing (example, quilting, garment-making pintucks with feet #30, 31, 32, or 33. The Letter "C"-When a foot number is usually larger to all BERNINA machines. Exceptions: Overlock Foot #2/2A: 2A is larger to -use easy-on the foot that have a CB Hook and a maximum stitch width of the rotary ...
...of 9mm. For complete information on the back of the foot, engaging the BERNINA Dual Feed system. Number Only-The number without a letter refers to a foot engineered for BERNINA models that works with the electronics of the machine to engage the wider stitch width. These feet may also be used only... sewing (example, quilting, garment-making pintucks with feet #30, 31, 32, or 33. The Letter "C"-When a foot number is usually larger to all BERNINA machines. Exceptions: Overlock Foot #2/2A: 2A is larger to -use easy-on the foot that have a CB Hook and a maximum stitch width of the rotary ...
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...few stitches backward; secure the end in reverse? ▪ End a seam with the Securing Stitch? 12/13/10 8 Select the Securing Stitch. machine will automatically secure the stitching, then stop. five stitches backward and forward at beginning; 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 half lengthwise to...
...few stitches backward; secure the end in reverse? ▪ End a seam with the Securing Stitch? 12/13/10 8 Select the Securing Stitch. machine will automatically secure the stitching, then stop. five stitches backward and forward at beginning; 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 half lengthwise to...
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...9642; Engage the Needle Stop Down feature? 9 Briefly push the button and needle will stop position down or up and the presser foot down . Machine will go up position (default). To Access Needle Stop Up/Down: activa, 3 Series, aurora, and artista: Needle stops in the up or down...). 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 under the foot and engage the Needle Stop Down function...
...9642; Engage the Needle Stop Down feature? 9 Briefly push the button and needle will stop position down or up and the presser foot down . Machine will go up position (default). To Access Needle Stop Up/Down: activa, 3 Series, aurora, and artista: Needle stops in the up or down...). 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 under the foot and engage the Needle Stop Down function...
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... 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 machine Finish one 6" edge of the fabric using a zigzag stitch...
... 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 machine Finish one 6" edge of the fabric using a zigzag stitch...
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Change to Edgestitch Foot #10/10C/10D and adjust the needle position to the machine. Triple Straight Stitch Fabric: Firm woven fabric, two pieces, 4" x 6" each Needle: 80/12 Universal Needle Position: As directed in the same direction as before. 12/... of the foot in the ditch of the seam, sewing 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. Position the edge of...
Change to Edgestitch Foot #10/10C/10D and adjust the needle position to the machine. Triple Straight Stitch Fabric: Firm woven fabric, two pieces, 4" x 6" each Needle: 80/12 Universal Needle Position: As directed in the same direction as before. 12/... of the foot in the ditch of the seam, sewing 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. Position the edge of...
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... sew through the cording, or it to gather the sample to move through the center groove of the bernette Cording Foot, leaving a 2"-3" tail behind the foot. Notes - sewing over cord adds additional strength, ...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...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....
... sew through the cording, or it to gather the sample to move through the center groove of the bernette Cording Foot, leaving a 2"-3" tail behind the foot. Notes - sewing over cord adds additional strength, ...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...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....
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... way to 3" x 6"; Fold the fabric in half to achieve this: • CB Hook Machines: Thread the bobbin thread through the hole in order and sew them as before trimming. Draw a... line fold 1½" from the first line. Engage Step #1. Continue with bernette models 66 and 92c, see Automatic Button- Pull the cord ends until the loop is complete, remove ...the fold and the drawn line, spaced about 1½"-2" apart. Standard Buttonhole-BERNINA Select the Standard buttonhole; bernette 56 Corded Buttonhole Fold the cord in front.) Stitch the buttonhole on a knit...
... way to 3" x 6"; Fold the fabric in half to achieve this: • CB Hook Machines: Thread the bobbin thread through the hole in order and sew them as before trimming. Draw a... line fold 1½" from the first line. Engage Step #1. Continue with bernette models 66 and 92c, see Automatic Button- Pull the cord ends until the loop is complete, remove ...the fold and the drawn line, spaced about 1½"-2" apart. Standard Buttonhole-BERNINA Select the Standard buttonhole; bernette 56 Corded Buttonhole Fold the cord in front.) Stitch the buttonhole on a knit...
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...stop or press Quick Reverse this programs the length of the machine. • Stitch the buttonhole; press. the buttonhole is completed automatically and the machine will stop automatically. the machine will simply repeat the previous buttonhole and stop when it to...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 ...
...stop or press Quick Reverse this programs the length of the machine. • Stitch the buttonhole; press. the buttonhole is completed automatically and the machine will stop automatically. the machine will simply repeat the previous buttonhole and stop when it to...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 ...
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...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 highest position. press. BERNINA only: For a long shank, adjust the pin on Button Sew-On Foot #18 to the machine. Note: A short shank is complete.... Check the distance between the layers of the button. Hold the thread tails as part of the button by setting the stitch length at 0.0mm. BERNINA or bernette: Use the Universal or Zigzag stitch, sew 6-8 stitches, and stop. Bring the thread tails to sew. trim the excess thread. Technique #2 -...
...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 highest position. press. BERNINA only: For a long shank, adjust the pin on Button Sew-On Foot #18 to the machine. Note: A short shank is complete.... Check the distance between the layers of the button. Hold the thread tails as part of the button by setting the stitch length at 0.0mm. BERNINA or bernette: Use the Universal or Zigzag stitch, sew 6-8 stitches, and stop. Bring the thread tails to sew. trim the excess thread. Technique #2 -...
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... side of the zipper against the seam allowances with Guide #14. adjust the needle position (bernette users slide the zipper foot) to the right or left as needed to stitch close to : ▪ Machine baste a seam? ▪ Adjust the needle positions? ▪ Adjust the sliding guide or... Firm woven fabric, two pieces, 4" x 8" 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 left of center; Right Side...
... side of the zipper against the seam allowances with Guide #14. adjust the needle position (bernette users slide the zipper foot) to the right or left as needed to stitch close to : ▪ Machine baste a seam? ▪ Adjust the needle positions? ▪ Adjust the sliding guide or... Firm woven fabric, two pieces, 4" x 8" 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 left of center; Right Side...
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... 6 6 6 15 26 24 3 3 3 2 2 2 3 Series activa classic bernette 380 350PE 330 210 1008 92c 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...
... 6 6 6 15 26 24 3 3 3 2 2 2 3 Series activa classic bernette 380 350PE 330 210 1008 92c 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...
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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 Automatic OneStep ... yes yes yes yes 11 11 11 yes yes yes no no no yes yes yes yes yes yes 3 Series activa mechanical bernette 380 350PE 330 210 1008 92c 66 56 46 yes yes yes no no yes yes yes no yes yes yes yes yes opt opt no yes yes yes...
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 Automatic OneStep ... yes yes yes yes 11 11 11 yes yes yes no no no yes yes yes yes yes yes 3 Series activa mechanical bernette 380 350PE 330 210 1008 92c 66 56 46 yes yes yes no no yes yes yes no yes yes yes yes yes opt opt no yes yes yes...
