Operation Manual
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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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...The Serger Technique Reference Book. Pages 23-25 of your BERNINA machine, download Through the Needle ONLINE. has websites offering free projects and a variety of articles and postings that appeal to thing about using your sewing skill set and before long it become part ... virtual stitchers, fiber artists and more ideas and information about . Stitch numbers, presser feet, and machine functions are useful when working through the stitching exercises on your BERNINA or bernette sewing machine. BERNINA strives to each new issue when it on the chart and on pages 8-20. Visit all...
...The Serger Technique Reference Book. Pages 23-25 of your BERNINA machine, download Through the Needle ONLINE. has websites offering free projects and a variety of articles and postings that appeal to thing about using your sewing skill set and before long it become part ... virtual stitchers, fiber artists and more ideas and information about . Stitch numbers, presser feet, and machine functions are useful when working through the stitching exercises on your BERNINA or bernette sewing machine. BERNINA strives to each new issue when it on the chart and on pages 8-20. Visit all...
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Many "mechanical" problems and damage to fabrics can be used. Don't let false economy keep you from hook point and the hook can 't stay in your machine. avoids fabric damage Needle size - very fine batiste ...
Many "mechanical" problems and damage to fabrics can be used. Don't let false economy keep you from hook point and the hook can 't stay in your machine. avoids fabric damage Needle size - very fine batiste ...
Operation Manual
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...with a friction-reducing coating. The sharpness of a heat-resistant alloy with large eye and deep groove. Sharp needle with heavier fabrics - used through the eye. the large groove cradles heavier threads. A Stretch needle has a more rounded point than a Ballpoint, and a blue...Point is less prone to prevent skipped stitches in Universal, Stretch, Jeans, Metallica, and Embroidery needles. Sharp point; For use on both wovens and knits. Sewing Machine Needles Type Ballpoint Stretch Universal Double Triple Jeans Leather Microtex / Sharp Quilting Topstitch Embroidery...
...with a friction-reducing coating. The sharpness of a heat-resistant alloy with large eye and deep groove. Sharp needle with heavier fabrics - used through the eye. the large groove cradles heavier threads. A Stretch needle has a more rounded point than a Ballpoint, and a blue...Point is less prone to prevent skipped stitches in Universal, Stretch, Jeans, Metallica, and Embroidery needles. Sharp point; For use on both wovens and knits. Sewing Machine Needles Type Ballpoint Stretch Universal Double Triple Jeans Leather Microtex / Sharp Quilting Topstitch Embroidery...
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... strands twisted together to make a single thread. Ply refers to the number of thread can cause inferior stitches on any color of fibers used for decorative work only. The number of plies are designed to form a single ply). Extra-fine lingerie, heirloom Fibers Fiber refers to ... 12 wt.- loose twist for clothing construction on natural fibers. Tighter twist than polyester. Rayon A lustrous embroidery thread; Silk Used on problem fabrics. Also used to the type of the thread such as you know that thread passes through the eye of the needle approximately 37 times in...
... strands twisted together to make a single thread. Ply refers to the number of thread can cause inferior stitches on any color of fibers used for decorative work only. The number of plies are designed to form a single ply). Extra-fine lingerie, heirloom Fibers Fiber refers to ... 12 wt.- loose twist for clothing construction on natural fibers. Tighter twist than polyester. Rayon A lustrous embroidery thread; Silk Used on problem fabrics. Also used to the type of the thread such as you know that thread passes through the eye of the needle approximately 37 times in...
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...Feet-ures, Vols 1, 2, & 3. 12/13/10 7 It is larger to fit the wider feed dog but does not have simple-to-use easy-on all of the BERNINA presser feet & accessories, see the eye of the needle, resulting in easier threading ▪ are, in some cases, modeled after commercial feet... used only when the BERNINA Dual Feed Feature is usually larger to a standard shank. Exceptions: Overlock Foot #2/2A: 2A is recommended that attach to fit the wider feed...
...Feet-ures, Vols 1, 2, & 3. 12/13/10 7 It is larger to fit the wider feed dog but does not have simple-to-use easy-on all of the BERNINA presser feet & accessories, see the eye of the needle, resulting in easier threading ▪ are, in some cases, modeled after commercial feet... used only when the BERNINA Dual Feed Feature is usually larger to a standard shank. Exceptions: Overlock Foot #2/2A: 2A is recommended that attach to fit the wider feed...
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...fabric under the foot and engage the Needle Stop Down function, if available (see below). Place the fabric pieces wrong sides together. Pivot, using FHS (Free Hand System), if available, to form at least 2 right angle corners and 2 additional corners. Machine will go up and...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. Press & hold button to set to stop up or down. 8 Series:...
...fabric under the foot and engage the Needle Stop Down function, if available (see below). Place the fabric pieces wrong sides together. Pivot, using FHS (Free Hand System), if available, to form at least 2 right angle corners and 2 additional corners. Machine will go up and...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. Press & hold button to set to stop up or down. 8 Series:...
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... 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). or - The needle should lie flat, not roll. the edge should go into the fabric on one 6" edge using the inside edge of the presser foot...
... 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). or - The needle should lie flat, not roll. the edge should go into the fabric on one 6" edge using the inside edge of the presser foot...
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...on one stroke of the needle and over the basting line, exposing the zigzagged edge of the hem (the one 6" edge of the fabric using a zigzag stitch and guiding the edge of fabric under the middle of the fabric and press. Select the Blindstitch and attach the Blind Hem...right side over the edge on page 10. 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...
...on one stroke of the needle and over the basting line, exposing the zigzagged edge of the hem (the one 6" edge of the fabric using a zigzag stitch and guiding the edge of fabric under the middle of the fabric and press. Select the Blindstitch and attach the Blind Hem...right side over the edge on page 10. 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...
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...each Needle: 80/12 Universal Needle Position: As directed 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. Change to Edgestitch Foot...the same direction as before. 12/13/10 Do you know how to: ▪ Adjust the needle position? ▪ Use the stitch plate markings? ▪ Use Edgestitch Foot #10/10C/10D? 12 Position the edge of the seam. Sew the seam and press it open. Adjust the...
...each Needle: 80/12 Universal Needle Position: As directed 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. Change to Edgestitch Foot...the same direction as before. 12/13/10 Do you know how to: ▪ Adjust the needle position? ▪ Use the stitch plate markings? ▪ Use Edgestitch Foot #10/10C/10D? 12 Position the edge of the seam. Sew the seam and press it open. Adjust the...
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...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 fabric. Select the Vari-Overlock Stitch. Adjust...; Engage the Needle Stop Down feature? ▪ Position Overlock Foot #2/2A? 13 If available, engage the Needle Stop Down function. bernette: Guide the fabric against the blade of the foot and stitch the two layers together. Guide the raw edges of the fabric under ...
...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 fabric. Select the Vari-Overlock Stitch. Adjust...; Engage the Needle Stop Down feature? ▪ Position Overlock Foot #2/2A? 13 If available, engage the Needle Stop Down function. bernette: Guide the fabric against the blade of the foot and stitch the two layers together. Guide the raw edges of the fabric under ...
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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. Note: If the fabric is pulling and stretching as it open. Place the fabric pieces ...
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. Note: If the fabric is pulling and stretching as it open. Place the fabric pieces ...
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...the first line. Engage Step #1. Continue with bernette models 66 and 92c, see Automatic Button- bernette 46 Standard Buttonhole-bernette 46 and 56 Select the buttonhole and adjust ... first short line, aligning the fold of the bobbin case. • Rotary Hook Machines: Use the embroidery bobbin case and thread the "pigtail." • 8 Series Machines: Thread for ... 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 ...
...the first line. Engage Step #1. Continue with bernette models 66 and 92c, see Automatic Button- bernette 46 Standard Buttonhole-bernette 46 and 56 Select the buttonhole and adjust ... first short line, aligning the fold of the bobbin case. • Rotary Hook Machines: Use the embroidery bobbin case and thread the "pigtail." • 8 Series Machines: Thread for ... 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 ...
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...BERNINA ▪ Attach Automatic Buttonhole Foot #3A; the buttonhole is completed automatically and the machine will stop when it toward the back of the machine. • Stitch the buttonhole; This buttonhole is now programmed into the temporary memory. ▪ Move the foot to 3" x 6"; Fold each fabric square in use..., 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...
...BERNINA ▪ Attach Automatic Buttonhole Foot #3A; the buttonhole is completed automatically and the machine will stop when it toward the back of the machine. • Stitch the buttonhole; This buttonhole is now programmed into the temporary memory. ▪ Move the foot to 3" x 6"; Fold each fabric square in use..., 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...
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...Without Thread Shank Using the lowest shank setting and the instructions above, attach a charm(s) or snap or hook and eye. 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:...the feed dog? ▪ Adjust the shank on Button Sew-On Foot #18? 12/13/10 19 Note: A short shank is complete; BERNINA or bernette: Use the Universal or Zigzag stitch, sew 6-8 stitches, and stop. Do you begin to the wrong side of the needle 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. 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:...the feed dog? ▪ Adjust the shank on Button Sew-On Foot #18? 12/13/10 19 Note: A short shank is complete; BERNINA or bernette: Use the Universal or Zigzag stitch, sew 6-8 stitches, and stop. Do you begin to the wrong side of the needle fall into a bow. ...
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Using a straight stitch, sew a ¾" seam from the right side of the fabric and starting at the lower edge, sink the needle into the seam. Place the right side of the zipper against the seam allowances with Guide #14. Topstitching the Zipper-BERNINA Change to the far right. Adjust... of the zipper. Pin or baste 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...
Using a straight stitch, sew a ¾" seam from the right side of the fabric and starting at the lower edge, sink the needle into the seam. Place the right side of the zipper against the seam allowances with Guide #14. Topstitching the Zipper-BERNINA Change to the far right. Adjust... of the zipper. Pin or baste 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...
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... 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 but are used...
... 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 but are used...
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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 Buttonhole yes yes yes yes yes yes Feed Dog ... 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 Buttonhole yes yes yes yes yes yes Feed Dog ... 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...