Bernina 350PE Support Question
Bernina 350PE Support Question
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Question posted by ncmeenu on July 17th, 2014
What Kind Of Needle And Thread To Use For Quilting In Bernina 350 Pe
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User Guide - Page 1
... years to make use of accessory and let yourself be inspired by new sewing projects at the occasional sewer who puts great stock in design and customer benefit.
You've decided on satisfied customers. These sewing computers are primarily aimed at www.bernina.com. And don't forget to come. H.P. The BERNINA 330, 350 and 380 are...
User Guide - Page 2
... the outlet.
13. Children must be identical to the nearest authorized BERNINA dealer for any adjustments in
this sewing computer. Never drop or insert any air vents blocked. A double... SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! This sewing computer is stored in . 2. DANGER! Use the sewing computer only for their safety. Do not use bent needles. 11. Always use only. Servicing a double-...
User Guide - Page 4
... the fabric Deleting settings or data Sewing light system Free-Hand System = Knee-operated presser-foot lifter Memory = Longterm data store Buttonhole-bead cross-connections Dense zig-zag Folded edge of damage! Risk of material «Catches» the needle-thread loop, forming the seam together with the BERNINA 380
Glossary
Balance clr LED...
User Guide - Page 6
... with
slide 4 No. 4 Zipper foot 5 No. 5 Blindstitch foot 6 No. 8 Jeans foot **/(without
350 PE) 7 No. 20 Open embroidery sole * 8 No. 37 Patchwork sole (only 350 PE)
Presser Feet - Standard (BERNINA 350/350 PE/380)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1 No. 1 Reverse pattern foot 2 No. 2 Overlock foot (without 350 PE) 3 No. 3A Automatic Buttonhole foot with
slide 4 No. 4 Zipper sole 5 No. 5 Blindstitch...
User Guide - Page 9
... 9
30
37 38
1 Bobbin cover 2 Stitch plate 3 Attachment base for
special accessory 4 LED sewing light 5 Quick reverse button 6 Start/Stop button 7 Thread take-up cover 8 Thread take-up lever 9 Bobbin winder pre-tension 10 Speed control 11 Screen 12 Needle stop up/down
button 13 Pattern end button 14 Mirror image button */** 15 Stitch...
User Guide - Page 10
... until it engages Removing the slide-on table █ raise needle and presser foot █ press button down and pull off slide-on table to the left Scale █ «0» corresponds to an authorized BERNINA dealer! Please note that a defective sewing light must be replaced by pressing the foot control
Self storing...
User Guide - Page 15
... the front in the slit and past the tension disc A on the
right side █ thread sewing computer as usual and thread the right needle
Threading the Second Thread █ place thread spool on the vertical spool pin and thread █ guide the thread to the front in the slit and past the tension disc A on the
left side...
User Guide - Page 18
...
place
Optimal upper thread tension is position 0 (center needle position) █ the measurements are used in the bobbin and also in the factory.
Sewing
Stitch Plate
Thread Tension
A
B
Stitch Plate Markings
█ the stitch plate is marked with
the marking A
█ the tension does not need adjusting for normal sewing work
█ for quilting
█ the vertical...
User Guide - Page 22
... and type determine the thread weight, needle size and point form.
Skipped stitches and damage to use quality brands. Too thick thread or too fine needle The thread rubs on the selected thread and fabric.
The correct needle size depends on the edges of the needle. Follow these guidelines: Always replace the needle when starting a new sewing project. This can occur...
User Guide - Page 23
... and silk
Quilting 130/705 H-Q/75-90 Fine sharp point Straight and topstitching
Wing needle (hemstitch needle) 130/705 HO/100-120 Wide needle (wing) Hemstitching
Double wing needle 130/705 H-ZWI-HO/100
Special effects with hemstitch embroidery
Double needle 130/705 H-ZWI/70-100 Needle distance: 1.0/1.6/2.0/2.5/3.0/4.0 Visible hems in stretch fabrics, pintucks, decorative sewing
Triple needle 130...
User Guide - Page 31
lower presser foot and continue to sew
Seam begin Hold thread firmly when starting to sew = pull fabric slightly to about 2" (5cm) away from the pull █ stop in the fabric, raise the presser foot. Zipper or fabric is thick or densely woven For even stitch formation use a 90 -100 needle.
033301.70.04_1007_B330_B350_B380_EN velvet) █...
User Guide - Page 32
... or too long a stitch █ needle goes into fabric on the
other side █ the edge should lie flat and not roll █ use a fine darning thread for lightweight fabric
Satin stitch █ ... No. 1 (auto stitch counter) █ insert the needle in all fabrics █ overcasting █ elastic seams █ decorate sewing
Overcasting edges █ guide edge of fabric into the center...
User Guide - Page 33
... the seam is specifically designed for more thread in each stitch so that the elasticity of application 33
Overlock foot/sole No. 2 Reverse pattern foot/sole No. 1 Vari-overlock stitch The Overlock foot/sole No. 2 is maintained. Sewing stretch fabrics If neccessary use a stretch needle (130/705H-S) = needle point slides between the fibers.
The pin...
User Guide - Page 38
...center pin on the front of the foot █ place both ends of the fabric, using a hand
stitching-needle █ knot or secure with stitches
It might be at the end of the buttonhole ...; Perle cotton no. 8 █ strong hand-sewing thread █ fine crochet yarn
Hooking the cord in the buttonhole foot with slide no. 3A █ insert the needle at the beginning of the buttonhole █ raise ...
User Guide - Page 43
Perfect corners █ activate Pattern end and Needle stop down and pivot the work under the presser foot and sew one stitch and repeat the procedure
Securing/fixing the thread Sew a few short basting stitches at a right angle to basting direction to remove. Thread Use a fine darning thread for basting seams, hems, quilts, etc. █ temporary joining █ easy...
User Guide - Page 44
... oil into the hook race █ run the sewing computer for a short time without thread to prevent oil
soiling your work
Disconnect plug from ...sewing computer after every use alcohol, petrol, white spirit or any lint from under the stitch plate and in the hook area. █ power switch to «0» (off) █ pull out plug from electrical outlet █ remove presser foot and needle...
User Guide - Page 45
... tension discs
█ Incorrect threading █ Remnants of thread under the bobbin case
spring
█ Sewing computer fails to run or runs slowly
Repair
█ Reduce/increase upper thread tension █ Use new, high-quality needle (BERNINA) █ The flat side of the thread tension
█ Check upper and lower thread █ Carefully remove any thread remnants from under the...
User Guide - Page 46
... Gathering stitch Stretch overlock Universal stitch Lycra stitch Darning program Honeycomb stitch Decorative stitches Quilting stitches
BERNINA 350/350 Patchwork Edition BERNINA 380
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23-74 75-85
Keyhole buttonhole Button sewing-on program Straight-stitch eyelet Gathering stitch Stretch overlock Jersey stitch Universal stitch...
User Guide - Page 48
...sewing light
Lettering size
Long Term Memory
Lubricating
M
Main power switch
Maintenance and troubleshooting █ Cleaning █ Maintenance █ Troubleshooting
Manual threading █ Double and triple needles █ Lower thread █ Upper thread... foot
Pre-tension
Q
Quilting █ Stitches
R
Reverse sewing █ Button █ Permanent reverse sewing
Running stitch
S
Safety ...
User Guide - Page 49
...█ Functions █ Overview █ Practical stitches █ Quilt stitches
Stitch pattern selection █ By number
Stitch plate █ Attaching/removing
Stitchcategory
Straight stitch
Summary █ Screen █ Sewing computer █ Sewing functions █ Stitch patterns
T
Thread █ General facts █ Matching fabric, thread and needle
5 19 26
3 24-25
25 21 28 46 21...
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