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Basic Operation
For all current BERNINA models
Including bernettes
Page 1: ...rica Inc Permission granted to copy and distribute in original form only Content may not be altered or used in any other form or under any other branding Basic Operation For all current BERNINA models...
Page 2: ...14 Gathering Over Cord 15 Buttonholes 16 Manual Buttonholes 17 Automatic Buttonholes 18 Attaching Buttons 19 Stitching Zippers 20 Stitch Function and Foot Charts 21 Table of Contents 3Series activa 1...
Page 3: ...step Using the informa tion on a fairly regular basis will help make it become part of your sewing skill set and before long it becomes something you don t even have to thing about BERNINAstrives to...
Page 4: ...part in your sewing machine but it is crucial for getting good results and keeping your machine running well Don t let false economy keep you from doing what is best for your sewing projects and your...
Page 5: ...ting wedge Used for leather only Not for vinyl or simulated leathers Microtex Sharp 60 90 Sharp point thin shaft Specially designed for microfiber fabrics Quilting 75 90 Thin tapered point eliminates...
Page 6: ...ate fine or lightweight thread Fibers Fiber refers to the type of material used to produce the thread Polyester Good for clothing construction on man made natural or blended fab rics Tolerates high te...
Page 7: ...3 The Letter C When a foot number is followed by a C it indicates a version of the foot made for models that have rotary hook systems and a maximum stitch width of 9mm The C stands for coded and refer...
Page 8: ...with the guide Place it under the presser foot and align one 6 edge with the guide line Select the Securing Stitch Begin to sew machine will automatically secure the stitching then continue stitching...
Page 9: ...p with the needle down and the presser foot up Select the straight stitch Place the fabric pieces wrong sides together Place the fabric under the foot and engage the Needle Stop Down function if avail...
Page 10: ...go into the fabric on one stroke of the needle and over the edge on the next stroke Tips Do not use too long a stitch or too wide a stitch the edge should lie flat not roll Match the weight of the thr...
Page 11: ...d attach the Blind Hem Foot to the machine Fold the hem back to the right side over the basting line exposing the zigzagged edge of the fabric Sew on the extended hem allowance keeping the folded edge...
Page 12: ...achine Select the Triple Straight Stitch Position the edge of the fabric on the marking on the stitch plate Sew the seam and press it open Change to Edgestitch Foot 10 10C 10D and adjust the needle po...
Page 13: ...h will form over the pin and the edge of the fabric bernette Guide the fabric against the blade of the foot Adjust the stitch length and width if needed Fabric Cotton interlock two pieces 4 x 6 each N...
Page 14: ...hing as it is sewn adjust the presser foot pressure to a lower number to lighten the pressure of the foot on the fabric and eliminate the stretching Fabric Spandex two pieces 2 x 6 each Needle 80 12 U...
Page 15: ...es Gathering over cord adds additional strength eliminates thread breakage and allows better control of gathering Do not sew through the cording or it won t be able to move through the channel formed...
Page 16: ...e available on your model STANDARD BUTTONHOLE Fine to medium weight fabrics HEIRLOOM BUTTONHOLE Fine to medium weight fabrics STRETCH BUTTONHOLE All stretch fabrics ROUND BUTTONHOLE WITH NORMAL BARTAC...
Page 17: ...teps Standard Buttonhole bernette 46 and 56 Select the buttonhole and adjust the stitch settings SW 5 and SL buttonhole Position the foot over the first short line aligning the needle with the 1 line...
Page 18: ...e There is no need to stop or press Quick Reverse this time as the machine will simply repeat the previous buttonhole and stop automatically Automatic Buttonhole bernette 66 and 92c Position the foot...
Page 19: ...so that the left and right swings of the needle fall into the holes of the button Hold the thread tails as you begin to sew If using the Button Sew on stitch the machine stops automatically when the p...
Page 20: ...n each side of the zipper Pin or baste through all layers to hold the sewn zipper to the project Topstitching the Zipper BERNINA Change to Zipper Foot with Guide 14 Left Side Adjust the seam guide to...
Page 21: ...60 60 17 17 16 14 12 11 Quilter s Securing 1324 1324 324 324 324 324 104 75 Securing 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Standard Buttonhole 51 51 51 51 51 51 10 10 10 0 0 0 11 dial 1 1 1 dial Straight 1 1 1 1 1...
Page 22: ...o no no no no no Hopper Mechanism yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes no no no no no Needle Positions 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 9 9 9 9 5 Needle Stop Down yes yes yes yes yes yes yes...
Page 23: ...18 18 X X X X Open Embroidery Foot 20 20C 20D 20C 20C 20C 20C 20 20 20C 20 20 20 X Patchwork Foot 37 37D 37D 37 37 X Sideways Motion Foot 40C 40C 40C BERNINA Stitch Regulator 42 42 42 42 42 Walking Fo...
