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ASTERING

OUR

BERNINA

ERGERS

6/2006

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of America, Inc.

Permission to copy and distribute in printed and electronic formats granted only to Authorized BERNINA

Dealers

Mastering

Your

BERNINA

Sergers

Class 5

Cover & Chain

Class Overview

Conversion to Cover/Chain Stitch (1300MDC only)

Cover Stitch Techniques

Cover Stitch - 3 needle (1300MDC only)

2 Cover Stitch - 2-needle wide
3

Mock Flat Felled Seam

Cover Stitch Hem - Woven Fabric

Cover Stitch Hem - Knit Fabric

Attaching Lace

Chain Stitch Techniques

Chain Stitch Seam

Attaching Binding

Decorative Chain Stitch

10 4-Thread Combination Stitch (1300MDC only)
11 5-Thread Combination Stitch (1300MDC only)

Optional Presser Feet & Accessories (used in this unit)

Cover Stitch Foot

Two “floating” toes for ease in stitching uneven layers

JLx2 needles

These needles can help perfect the cover stitch when working with
heavy weight fabrics or noticing skipped stitches.

This class is formatted for owners of
the following models of BERNINA

overlock machines:

• 1300MDC
• 009DCC

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Page 1: ... of America Inc Permission to copy and distribute in printed and electronic formats granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers Mastering Your Serger Owner s Workbook Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 2: ...hniques 35 Serger Seams 36 Seaming Knits 38 Serger Piecing 46 Elasticator 50 Gathering Foot and Attachment 52 Product Reference List 58 Class 3 Three Thread Techniques 59 3 Thread Overlock 60 3 thread Overlock with mtc 68 3 Thread Flatlock 72 Blindstitch Foot 78 3 Thread Rolled Hem 86 Cording Foot 88 Product Reference List 92 Class 4 Miscellaneous Techniques 93 3 Thread Super Stretch Stitch 94 2 T...

Page 3: ...hreading for Overlock Serging The Threading Path Threading Order First Upper Looper Blue Second Lower Looper Red Third Right Needle Green Fourth Left Needle Yellow Test Serging Basic Serging Samples 1 Balanced 4 Thread Overlock 2 Adjusting Tensions Loopers 3 Adjusting Tensions Loopers 4 Adjusting Tensions Needles 5 Stitch Length Adjustment 6 Cutting Width Adjustment 7 Differential Feed Stretch 8 D...

Page 4: ... can then be used as a reference tool in the future as you use your machine and explore the creative possibilities it affords you BERNINA of America Inc strives to provide its customers not just with quality sewing and overlock machines but with informative publications and classes Along with providing Owners Classes your local BERNINA dealer stocks BERNINA books and magazines such as Feetures Ser...

Page 5: ...nt making quilting home dec etc are supported by the best and most complete educational materials in the industry such as the Serging Technique Reference Guide Feetures and the BERNINA website at www berninausa com Additional Presser Feet Accessories Available for BERNINA Sergers Blindhem Foot Cording Foot Elasticator Gathering Attachment Multi Purpose Foot with Guide Standard Foot with Tape Guide...

Page 6: ...t needle won t pierce fabric so no thread loop forms to make a stitch Need To Know Never use a needle bigger than size 90 14 in your serger larger needles can interfere with looper movement and cause damage Needle should be changed every 4 6 hours of sewing The needle is the most inexpensive part in your serger but is one of the most crucial for getting good results and keeping your machine runnin...

Page 7: ... shaft 60 90 corresponds to the weight of the fabric as the fabric gets heavier or denser the number is higher Specially designed for microfiber fabrics The thin tapered point of this needle causes less damage to fabric when seaming and cross seaming A sharp point with a large eye and deep groove Use with heavier fabrics the large groove cradles heavy threads Sharp needle with a large eye and groo...

Page 8: ...rs to the length of fibers used to twist together to form a single ply Domestic thread fiber lengths are usually 1 to 2 long while European threads use 5 to 6 lengths Ply number of strands twisted together to make a single thread Roll the tendency of thread to roll to the right or left during stitching causing the stitch to appear slightly crooked Poor quality threads are more likely to roll Twist...

Page 9: ...ttler Cordonnet this heavy thread is used for decorative stitching such as flatlocked seams and overcast edges Also nice for cover and chain stitching Available in solid and variegated colors Rayon Decorative Threads such as YLI Pearl Crown Rayon YLI Designer 6 shiny threads for decorative applications Pearl Crown Rayon is twisted while Designer 6 is untwisted Available in solid and variegated col...

Page 10: ...bric Continue stitching off the fabric until you have a 3 4 thread chain Cut thread chain Examine the serger stitch formation and compare it to the balanced stitch graphic on page__ of your Owner s manual Read the information under Adjusting the Thread Tension on page__ of the Owner s manual for information about the stitch formation and correcting any stitch irregularities Make any necessary tens...

Page 11: ...granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers Balanced 4 Thread Overlock Sample Balanced 4 Thread Overlock Upper Looper 3 5 Cutting Width 2 3 Lower Looper 3 5 Stitch Length 2 5mm Left Needle 3 5 Differential Feed N Right Needle 3 5 Stitch Selection Lever Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 12: ...o the right and serge to the end of the fabric cutting off the fold Examine the sample The looper threads do not lock on the edge of the fabric The upper looper thread is pulled tightly to the back of the stitch The left needle thread may be pulled to the back of the stitch Trim label and mount the sample Lower Looper Decreased Tension Change the lower looper thread tension lever to 2 to decrease ...

Page 13: ...ts granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers Adjusting Tensions Samples Balanced 4 Thread Overlock Upper Looper 3 5 Cutting Width 2 3 Lower Looper 3 5 Stitch Length 2 5mm Left Needle 3 5 Differential Feed N Right Needle 3 5 Stitch Selection Lever Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 14: ...le The looper threads do not lock on the edge of the fabric The lower looper thread is pulled tightly to the front of the stitch Label trim and mount the sample Upper Looper Decreased Tension Change the upper looper thread tension lever to 2 to decrease the tension on the looper thread Serge the fourth piece of folded fabric cutting off the fold Examine the sample The looper threads do not lock on...

Page 15: ...ts granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers Adjusting Tensions Samples Balanced 4 Thread Overlock Upper Looper 3 5 Cutting Width 2 3 Lower Looper 3 5 Stitch Length 2 5mm Left Needle 3 5 Differential Feed N Right Needle 3 5 Stitch Selection Lever Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 16: ...sion Adjust the left needle thread tension lever to 2 to decrease the tension on the needle thread Serge the sixth piece of folded fabric cutting off the fold Examine the sample The needle thread forms large loops on the back of the fabric Label trim and mount the sample Both Needles Increased Tension Adjust both the left and right needle thread tension levers to 7 to increase the tension on the n...

Page 17: ...tering Your BERNINA Sergers Adjusting Tensions Samples Balanced 4 Thread Overlock Upper Looper 3 5 Cutting Width 2 3 Lower Looper 3 5 Stitch Length 2 5mm Left Needle 3 5 Differential Feed N Right Needle 3 5 Stitch Selection Lever increased left right needle tensions decreased left needle tension decreased right needle tension Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 18: ...dth and the differential at their normal settings Adjust the stitch length to 4mm Serge to the first mark along the folded edge trimming the fold slightly Adjust the stitch length to 3mm and serge to the second mark Adjust the stitch length to 2mm and serge to the third mark Adjust the stitch length to 1mm and serge to the end Mark the stitch length settings on the fabric sample Trim and mount the...

Page 19: ... only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers Stitch Length Adjustment Sample Balanced 4 Thread Overlock Upper Looper 3 5 Cutting Width 2 3 Lower Looper 3 5 Stitch Length 2 5mm Left Needle 3 5 Differential Feed N Right Needle 3 5 Stitch Selection Lever 4mm 3mm 2mm 1mm Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 20: ...into cutting position Serge to the first mark on the fabric stopping when the knife edge is on the mark Adjust cutting width to 2mm and serge to the second mark Adjust the cutting width to 1mm and serge to the end of the fabric Mark the cutting width settings on the sample Rotate the upper knife up Return the cutting width to its normal setting 2mm Rotate the upper knife down into cutting position...

Page 21: ...ed only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers Cutting Width Adjustment Sample 3mm 2mm 1mm Balanced 4 Thread Overlock Upper Looper 3 5 Cutting Width 2 3 Lower Looper 3 5 Stitch Length 2 5mm Left Needle 3 5 Differential Feed N Right Needle 3 5 Stitch Selection Lever Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 22: ... 5 edge If the fabric is stretchy enough you will have a wavy edge Adjust the differential to 2 0 Stitching along the 5 side serge the remaining ribbing to the other side of the piece trimming slightly With differential at a higher setting the wavy edge should be eliminated Mark the differential settings on the fabric sample Compare the seams to see how the differential settings can affect stretch...

Page 23: ...nly to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers Balanced 4 Thread Overlock Upper Looper 3 5 Cutting Width 2 3 Lower Looper 3 5 Stitch Length 2 5mm Left Needle 3 5 Differential Feed N Right Needle 3 5 Stitch Selection Lever Differential Feed Fabrics that Stretch Sample N 2 0 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 24: ...With differential set at N serge on one 6 edge If fabric is lightweight enough you will have a puckered edge Adjust the differential to 0 7 Serge along the other edge trimming slightly With a low differential setting the puckered edge should be eliminated Mark the differential settings on the fabric sample Trim and mount the sample Return the differential feed setting to N normal Fabric 1 piece ba...

Page 25: ...only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers Balanced 4 Thread Overlock Upper Looper 3 5 Cutting Width 2 3 Lower Looper 3 5 Stitch Length 2 5mm Left Needle 3 5 Differential Feed N Right Needle 3 5 Stitch SelectionLever Differential Feed Fabrics that Pucker Sample N 0 7 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 26: ...t mark Adjust stitch length to 4mm and serge to the second mark Move the thread tension levers up to 8 to increase the needle thread tensions Serge to the end of the fabric Return the differential feed to N normal Return the stitch length to 2 5 normal Move the thread tension levers to return tensions to normal 3 5 Mark the sample Differential Feed 2 Differential Feed 2 Stitch Length 4 Differentia...

Page 27: ... Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers Differential Feed Gathering Easing Sample Diff Feed 2 SL 4mm Diff Feed 2 Increased needle tensions SL 4mm Diff Feed 2 Balanced 4 Thread Overlock Upper Looper 3 5 Cutting Width 2 3 Lower Looper 3 5 Stitch Length 2 5mm Left Needle 3 5 Differential Feed N Right Needle 3 5 Stitch Selection Lever Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 28: ...oot standard Stitch 4 thread overlock Divide the fabric into 4 equal sections along the 8 side finger press creases into place Thread the serger for a 4 thread overlock stitch Set the tensions and cutting width according to the manual for a balanced overlock stitch Set the mtc lever to the maximum setting serge on the first fold Move the mtc lever to the normal setting serge on the second fold Mov...

Page 29: ...NINA of America Inc Permission to copy and distribute in printed and electronic formats granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers Micro Thread Control mtc Sample Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 30: ... end of the fabric Locate the Stitch Selection lever on the right side of the cloth plate pull it towards you releasing the thread chain from the stitch tongue Raise the presser foot and carefully flip the fabric over so that the lower looper side of the previously serged seam will be overstitched Place the fabric under the presser foot so that the first stitch will enter the fabric when you begin...

Page 31: ...s granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers Securing Serged Seams Sample Balanced 4 Thread Overlock Upper Looper 3 5 Cutting Width 2 3 Lower Looper 3 5 Stitch Length 2 5mm Left Needle 3 5 Differential Feed N Right Needle 3 5 Stitch Selection Lever Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 32: ...he tube cut away a 2 x section of fabric Lower the presser foot and serge around the tube cutting off Stop serging when the knife enters the cutout rotate the knife up Continue serging to complete the circle overlapping the previous stitch ing by 1 Raise the presser foot and rotate the fabric clockwise Lower the presser foot and serge off the edge of the fabric Return the knife to the normal cutti...

Page 33: ...s granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers Serging a Tube Sample Balanced 4 Thread Overlock Upper Looper 3 5 Cutting Width 2 3 Lower Looper 3 5 Stitch Length 2 5mm Left Needle 3 5 Differential Feed N Right Needle 3 5 Stitch Selection Lever cut out Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 34: ...r________ Needles size____ and type___ size____ and type____ size____ and type____ size____ and type____ Seam Sealant Fabric Marking Pen Rotary Cutter Wavy Cutting Blade Clear Quilters Ruler Cutting Mat Fabric Glue Stick Large Eye Tapestry Darning Needles Vacuum Cleaner Attachment 1 Wide Cosmetic Brush or Mini Duster BERNINA Thread Storage Box clear BERNINA Deluxe Accessory Box Bernette IS 60 Prof...

Page 35: ...or Gathering Attachment 8 Elasticator 9 Gathering Attachment Gathering Fabric 10 Gathering Attachment Gathering Fabric to Fabric 11 Gathering Attachment with Elasticator Optional Presser Feet Accessories used in this unit Standard Presser Foot with Tape Guide Holds narrow twill tape elastic and ribbon to be serged into seam Elasticator For attaching elastic from 5mm 12mm to wide Attachment Base 70...

Page 36: ... are distances from the right needle When using the left needle add 1 8 to measurements Tip Use a permanent marker to highlight the raised markings this is particularly useful for those with mature eyesight Fold fabric in half to 2 x 6 Align the fold of the fabric with the mark on the knife guard the left needle is being used Serge the seam cutting off exactly 3 8 Trim and mount the sample Fabric ...

Page 37: ...s granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers Balanced 4 Thread Overlock Upper Looper 3 5 Cutting Width 2 3 Lower Looper 3 5 Stitch Length 2 5mm Left Needle 3 5 Differential Feed N Right Needle 3 5 Stitch Selection Lever 4 Thread Overlock Seam Sample Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 38: ...a seam allowance serge to the mark on the fabric Without removing the fabric from under the presser foot notice the ripple effect where the fabric has stretched Reduce the presser foot pressure to low Seam the jersey to the end of the fabric Remove the fabric from under the presser foot and observe the de creased rippling Return the presser foot pressure adjusting lever its normal setting Trim and...

Page 39: ... only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers N L Balanced 4 Thread Overlock Upper Looper 3 5 Cutting Width 2 3 Lower Looper 3 5 Stitch Length 2 5mm Left Needle 3 5 Differential Feed N Right Needle 3 5 Stitch Selection Lever Seaming Knits Presser Foot Pressure Sample Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 40: ...ides together and a seam allowance serge to the mark on the fabric Without removing the fabric from under the presser foot notice the ripple effect where the fabric has stretched Locate the differential feed dial on the serger Adjust to 1 5 Seam the jersey to the end of the fabric Remove the fabric from under the presser foot and observe the decreased rippling Return the differential feed dial to ...

Page 41: ...nly to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers N 1 5 Balanced 4 Thread Overlock Upper Looper 3 5 Cutting Width 2 3 Lower Looper 3 5 Stitch Length 2 5mm Left Needle 3 5 Differential Feed N Right Needle 3 5 Stitch Selection Lever Seaming Knit Fabrics Differential Feed Sample Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 42: ... into the slot on the presser foot Lower the presser foot and lower the needles into the tape or ribbon Loosen the fixing screw and adjust the tape guide to the width of the tape or ribbon Retighten the screw Seam the jersey together along the 6 side catching the tape or ribbon in the serged edge Remove the fabric from under the presser foot and examine the seam It will not stretch The tape or rib...

Page 43: ...d only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers Balanced 4 Thread Overlock Upper Looper 3 5 Cutting Width 2 3 Lower Looper 3 5 Stitch Length 2 5mm Left Needle 3 5 Differential Feed N Right Needle 3 5 Stitch Selection Lever Seaming Knits Presser Foot Tape Guide Sample Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 44: ...ck neckline on the corner of the fleece quarter circle Fold the ribbing in half wrong sides together to 1 x 6 Matching raw edges place the ribbing to the neckline on the right side of the fleece Serge the ribbing to the fleece stretching the ribbing to meet the fleece neckline Trim and mount the sample Fabric sweatshirt fleece 4 x 6 ribbing 6 wide x 2 long Needle 75 11 Stretch or Ballpoint Thread ...

Page 45: ...ats granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers Balanced 4 Thread Overlock Upper Looper 3 5 Cutting Width 2 3 Lower Looper 3 5 Stitch Length 2 5mm Left Needle 3 5 Differential Feed N Right Needle 3 5 Stitch Selection Lever Attaching Ribbing Sample Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 46: ... a rotary cutter mat and ruler cut the strip sets into 1 block sets Use 1 block set from the light dark light strip set and 2 block sets from the dark light dark strip set Discard the excess fabric Serge 1 dark light dark strip to the light dark light strip matching seam allowances The opposing seams will nest into each other Serge the remaining dark light dark strip to the light dark light strip ...

Page 47: ...rmats granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers Serger Piecing Sample Balanced 4 Thread Overlock Upper Looper 3 5 Cutting Width 2 3 Lower Looper 3 5 Stitch Length 2 5mm Left Needle 3 5 Differential Feed N Right Needle 3 5 Stitch Selection Lever Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 48: ...ssary to keep the right edges of the fabrics even Open the layers 1 muslin 1 quilt top 1 batting to the right and left of the serged seam and press To serge the third section into place layer the remaining 4 fabrics as follows muslin to muslin right sides together print to print right sides together batting on top Serge through all 6 layers Open the last 3 layers press Add the last section to the ...

Page 49: ...ats granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers Reversible Piecing Sample Balanced 4 Thread Overlock Upper Looper 3 5 Cutting Width 2 3 Lower Looper 3 5 Stitch Length 2 5mm Left Needle 3 5 Differential Feed N Right Needle 3 5 Stitch Selection Lever Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 50: ...rn the handwheel to lower the needles Lower the roller guide Using the small screwdriver adjust the guide plate on the presser foot to the width of the elastic Locate the pressure adjustment set screw on the top of the roller guide and turn the screw counterclockwise to completely loosen the pressure on the roller Place the fabric under the presser foot and begin serging Slowly tighten the pressur...

Page 51: ...formats granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers Balanced 4 Thread Overlock Upper Looper 3 5 Cutting Width 2 3 Lower Looper 3 5 Stitch Length 2 5mm Left Needle 3 5 Differential Feed N Right Needle 3 5 Stitch SelectionLever Elasticator Sample Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 52: ...3 sections along one 12 edge Turn the handwheel to lower the needles This also lowers the feed dog Raise the presser foot and insert the fabric under the Gathering Attachment up against the needles The fabric is lying against the stitch plate Lower the presser foot and serge to the first mark Adjust the stitch length to 4mm and serge to the second mark Increase the tension on both needles to 7 Ser...

Page 53: ...d only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers Balanced 4 Thread Overlock Upper Looper 3 5 Cutting Width 2 3 Lower Looper 3 5 Stitch Length 2 5mm Left Needle 3 5 Differential Feed N Right Needle 3 5 Stitch Selectiton Lever Gathering Attachment Gathering Fabric Sample Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 54: ...ifferential feed dial to 2 Raise the presser foot and insert the 14 strip of fabric right side up under the Gathering Attachment The fabric is lying next to the stitch plate Lower presser foot Sew several stitches until the fabric is under the needles Turn the handwheel to lower the needles This also lowers the feed dog Place the 8 strip of fabric right side down on top of the Gathering Attachment...

Page 55: ...d only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers Balanced 4 Thread Overlock Upper Looper 3 5 Cutting Width 2 3 Lower Looper 3 5 Stitch Length 2 5mm Left Needle 3 5 Differential Feed N Right Needle 3 5 Stitch Selection Lever Gathering Attachment Fabric to Fabric Sample Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 56: ... needles This also lowers the feed dog Decrease the presser foot pressure Raise the roller guide and insert the elastic into the slot at the front of the presser foot Lower the presser foot and take a few stitches into the elastic As you serge slowly tighten the pressure adjustment set screw to increase the pressure on the roller and stretch the elastic Note Do not over tighten the screw Excessive...

Page 57: ...d only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers Balanced 4 Thread Overlock Upper Looper 3 5 Cutting Width 2 3 Lower Looper 3 5 Stitch Length 2 5mm Left Needle 3 5 Differential Feed N Right Needle 3 5 Stitch Selection Lever Gathering Attachment With Elasticator Sample Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 58: ...ting Mat Fabric Glue Stick Large Eye Tapestry Darning Needles Vacuum Cleaner Attachment 1 Wide Cosmetic Brush or Mini Duster BERNINA Thread Storage Box clear BERNINA Deluxe Accessory Box Bernette IS 60 Professional Iron Serger Needle Looper Threader Waste Collector 6 Ruler Gauge Class 2 Four Thread Overlock Techniques Product Reference List Serger thread Mettler Metrocor YLI Elite color________ co...

Page 59: ...ning Tubes 3 Thread Flatlock 9 Narrow 3 Thread Flatlock 10 Blindstitch Foot Blind Hem 11 Blindstitch Foot Hand Picked or Drapery Blind Hem 12 Blindstitch Foot Decorative Tucks 13 Blindstitch Foot Joining Lace to Lace 3 Thread Rolled Hem 14 3 Thread Rolled Hem 15 Cording Foot Bias Ruffle 16 Cording Foot Wire Edged Fabric Optional Presser Feet Accessories used in this unit Blindstitch Foot Adjustabl...

Page 60: ...g right needle Snug the needle set screw after removing the needle Following the diagrams in your owner s manual thread the serger for a wide 3 thread overlock stitch Set all thread tensions as indicated for a balanced stitch Adjust cutting width to 2mm normal Adjust stitch length to 2 5mm normal Fold fabric in half to 2 x 6 Serge along the folded edge of the fabric Trim and mount the sample Fabri...

Page 61: ...ed only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers Balanced 3 Thread Overlock Wide Upper Looper 3 5 Cutting Width 2 3 Lower Looper 3 5 Stitch Length 2 5mm Left Needle 3 5 Differential Feed N Right Needle n a Stitch Selection Lever Wide Three Thread Overlock Seam Sample Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 62: ...w edge on each piece of fabric Optional For added support wrap the fabric edge with strips of bias cut tricot or water soluble stabilizer before serging Using your BERNINA sewing machine and a 5 8 seam allowance seam the two pieces of fabric together along the serged edges Press seam open Trim and mount the sample Fabric 2 pieces medium weight wool 2 x 5 each 2 strips bias cut tricot x 5 optional ...

Page 63: ...ing Your BERNINA Sergers Fabric edge wrapped with strips of bias cut tricot or water soluble stabilizer before serging Wide Overlock Seam Finish Sample Balanced 3 Thread Overlock Wide Upper Looper 3 5 Cutting Width 2 3 Lower Looper 3 5 Stitch Length 2 5mm Left Needle 3 5 Differential Feed N Right Needle n a Stitch Selection Lever Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 64: ... for about 2 on each corner of the square Beginning at one trimmed corner serge cutting as you sew to the end of the fabric Take one stitch off the end of the fabric Locate the rolled hem lever on the stitch plate and pull the white lever towards you This will free the thread from the stitch finger Lift the presser foot and carefully pivot the fabric 90 clockwise Return the rolled hem lever to nor...

Page 65: ...s granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers Outside Corners Samples Balanced 3 Thread Overlock Wide Upper Looper 3 5 Cutting Width 2 3 Lower Looper 3 5 Stitch Length 2 5mm Left Needle 3 5 Differential Feed N Right Needle n a Stitch Selection Lever Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 66: ...the needle up to place the shank in the correct hole Snug right needle screw Remove the left needle Snug the needle set screw after removing the left needle Following the diagrams in your owner s manual thread the serger for a narrow 3 thread overlock stitch Adjust all settings for a balanced stitch Adjust cutting width to 2mm normal Adjust stitch length to 2 5mm normal Fold the fabric in half to ...

Page 67: ...ed only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers Narrow Three Thread Overlock Sample Balanced 3 Thread Overlock Narrow Upper Looper 3 5 Cutting Width 2 3 Lower Looper 3 5 Stitch Length 2 5mm Left Needle n a Differential Feed N Right Needle 3 5 Stitch Selection Lever Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 68: ...reases into place Thread the serger for a narrow 3 thread overlock stitch Set the tensions according to the manual for a balanced overlock stitch Set the Cutting Width to 4 Set the mtc lever to the maximum setting serge on the first fold Set the Cutting Width to 2 Move the mtc lever to the minimum setting serge on the second fold Change the serger settings for a 3 thread Narrow seam Set the Cuttin...

Page 69: ...of America Inc Permission to copy and distribute in printed and electronic formats granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers Narrow 3 Thread Overlock using mtc Sample Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 70: ...with the lower knife blade Keep the edge of the fabric even with the lower knife blade as you stitch Serge for a few stitches Turn the handwheel to lower the needle into the fabric Fold the right side of the corner towards you at about a 45 angle Serge one stitch beyond the cut edge Turn the handwheel to lower the needle into the fabric Lift the presser foot Fold the serged edge down and to the le...

Page 71: ...s granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers Inside Corners Samples Balanced 3 Thread Overlock Narrow Upper Looper 3 5 Cutting Width 2 3 Lower Looper 3 5 Stitch Length 2 5mm Left Needle n a Differential Feed N Right Needle 3 5 Stitch Selection Lever Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 72: ...d the serger for a 3 thread narrow seam right needle Adjust settings as indicated Adjust cutting width to 1 5mm Adjust stitch length to 1 75mm normal Pull the Stitch Selection lever toward you out from the machine Fold the fabric in half to 2 x 6 Serge along the folded edge of the fabric Trim and mount the sample Fabric batiste 5 x 6 Needle 80 12 Universal Thread 3 cones serger thread Presser Foot...

Page 73: ...ranted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers Three Thread Narrow Seam Sample Balanced 3 Thread Narrow Seam Upper Looper 4 6 Cutting Width 1 5 Lower Looper 4 6 Stitch Length 1 7mm Left Needle n a Differential Feed N Right Needle 3 5 Stitch Selection Lever Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 74: ... a thread chain several inches longer than the fabric Fold the fabric right sides together to 1 x 6 encasing the thread chain against the fold With the folded edge aligned with the left edge of the presser foot serge the tube Be careful not to catch the thread chain in the stitching After stitching the tube gently pull on the thread chain and turn the tube right side out Mount the sample Fabric tr...

Page 75: ...ts granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers Turning Tubes Sample Balanced 3 Thread Overlock Narrow Upper Looper 4 6 Cutting Width 2 3 Lower Looper 4 6 Stitch Length 1 5mm Left Needle n a Differential Feed N Right Needle 3 5 Stitch Selection Lever Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 76: ...onal Attach the Right Seam Guide to the serger 700D and 800DL will require the Attachment Base Move the Right Seam Guide halfway between the needle and the stitch finger Place the fold under the presser foot Guide the fabric halfway between the left needle and the right edge of the stitch finger or against the Right Seam Guide Slowly serge the fabric The looper threads will extend beyond the fabri...

Page 77: ... granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers Narrow Three Thread Flatlock Sample 3 Thread Flatlock Narrow Upper Looper 3 5 Cutting Width 2 3 Lower Looper 7 9 Stitch Length 3mm Left Needle n a Differential Feed N Right Needle 1 2 Stitch Selection Lever Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 78: ...ndstitch Foot Adjust the stitch length to 4mm Attach the Blindstitch Foot Following the instructions in the leaflet for the Blindstitch Foot fold the fabric for a 1 blind hem and place the fabric under the foot Adjust the fabric guide so that the needle just catches the fold in the stitching Serge the hem keeping the fold of the fabric against the guide Press the hem Trim and mount the sample Fabr...

Page 79: ...s granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers Blindstitch Foot Blind Hem Sample 3 Thread Flatlock Narrow Upper Looper 3 5 Cutting Width 2 3 Lower Looper 7 9 Stitch Length 3mm Left Needle n a Differential Feed N Right Needle 1 2 Stitch Selection Lever Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 80: ...tch length to 3 5mm Attach the Blindstitch Foot Turn up a double folded 1 hem Fold the remaining fabric under so that no fabric extends beyond the upper edge of the hem Place the fabric under the presser foot The fold of the fabric should rest against the guide Adjust the fabric guide so that the needle just catches the fold in the stitching Serge the hem keeping the fold of the fabric against the...

Page 81: ...ranted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers Hand Picked or Drapery Blind Hem Sample 3 Thread Flatlock Narrow Upper Looper 3 5 Cutting Width 2 3 Lower Looper 7 9 Stitch Length 3mm Left Needle n a Differential Feed N Right Needle 1 2 Stitch Selection Lever Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 82: ...t Move the fabric guide just to the left of the knife line on the stitch plate Stiffen the batiste with spray starch or fabric stiffener Mark three lines 1 apart across the fabric Fold the fabric wrong sides together along one marked line and place the fabric under the presser foot with the fold against the guide Serge the tuck repeat for the two remaining marked lines Return the rolled hem lever ...

Page 83: ...nted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers Blindstitch Foot Decorative Tucks Sample 3 Thread Overlock Narrow Upper Looper 4 6 Cutting Width 2 3 Lower Looper 4 6 Stitch Length 1 5mm Left Needle n a Differential Feed N Right Needle 3 5 Stitch Selection Lever Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 84: ...on lever towards you Adjust the stitch length to 1 5mm Attach the Blindstitch Foot Move the fabric guide just to the left of the knife line on the stitch plate Stiffen the lace with spray starch or fabric stiffener With right sides together place the header of the laces under the presser foot against the guide Serge the laces together Gently pull the lace flat and press Trim and mount the sample F...

Page 85: ...ed only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers Blindstitch Foot Joining Lace to Lace Sample 3 Thread Overlock Narrow Upper Looper 4 6 Cutting Width 2 3 Lower Looper 4 6 Stitch Length 1 5mm Left Needle n a Differential Feed N Right Needle 2 5 Stitch Selection Lever Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 86: ...s indicated in your owner s manual Pull the Stitch Selection lever towards you Adjust the stitch length to 1 75mm Set cutting width to 2 normal Place the fabric under the presser foot and serge along one 6 edge Return stitch length and thread tension levers to normal Return the rolled hem lever to normal sewing position Trim and mount the sample Fabric mediumweight fabric 3 x 6 Needle 80 12 Univer...

Page 87: ...ats granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers Three Thread Rolled Hem Sample 3 Thread Rolled Edge Upper Looper 3 5 Cutting Width 2 3 Lower Looper 7 9 Stitch Length 1 75mm Left Needle n a Differential Feed N Right Needle 3 5 Stitch Selection Lever Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 88: ... cutting width at 1 5 Attach the Cording Foot Following the directions in the instruction leaflet for the Cording Foot insert the nylon fishing line through the guide Place the fabric under the presser foot and serge along one 18 edge stretching the fabric edge as you sew Return stitch length and thread tension levers to normal Return the rolled hem lever to normal sewing position Trim and mount t...

Page 89: ...ts granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers Cording Foot Bias Ruffle Sample 3 Thread Rolled Edge Upper Looper 3 5 Cutting Width 2 3 Lower Looper 7 9 Stitch Length 1 75mm Left Needle n a Differential Feed N Right Needle 3 5 Stitch Selection Lever Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 90: ...gh the guides Place the fabric under the presser foot and serge along one 18 edge feeding the wire through the foot as you serge Use wire cutters to cut the wire Do not use the serger knives Repeat for the other 18 edge of the fabric Return stitch length and thread tension levers to normal Return the rolled hem lever to normal sewing position Secure the thread tails with a seam sealant When the se...

Page 91: ...granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers Cording Foot Wire Edged Fabric Sample 3 Thread Rolled Edge Upper Looper 3 5 Cutting Width 2 3 Lower Looper 7 9 Stitch Length 1 75mm Left Needle n a Differential Feed N Right Needle 3 5 Stitch Selection Lever Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 92: ...Vacuum Cleaner Attachment 1 Wide Cosmetic Brush or Mini Duster BERNINA Thread Storage Box clear BERNINA Deluxe Accessory Box Bernette IS 60 Professional Iron Serger Needle Looper Threader Waste Collector 6 Ruler Gauge Serger thread Mettler Metrocor YLI Elite color________ color________ color________ color________ Woolly Nylon texturized thread color________ color________ color________ variegated__...

Page 93: ...se Foot with Guide Corded Piping 8 Multi Purpose Foot with Guide Creating Attaching Corded Piping 9 Multi Purpose Foot with the Gathering Attachment 10 Multi Purpose Foot Attaching Pre Strung Beads Optional Presser Feet Accessories used in this unit Upper Looper Converter Optional accessory for the 700D for 2 thread stitch variations Multi Purpose Foot with Guide Two grooves for guiding cord sequi...

Page 94: ...wing the instructions in your owner s manual thread the serger for a super stretch stitch using Woolly Nylon in the lower looper Adjust settings as indicated Adjust the stitch length to 2 5mm normal Fold the Lycra in half to 2 x 6 Place the fabric under the foot and serge cutting off the fold Trim and mount the sample Fabric cotton or nylon Lycra 5 x 6 Needle 80 12 Stretch or 75 11 Ballpoint Threa...

Page 95: ...d only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers 3 Thread Super Stretch Stitch Sample 3 Thread Super Stretch Stitch Upper Looper converter Cutting Width 2 3 Lower Looper 3 5 Stitch Length 2 5mm Left Needle 3 5 Differential Feed N Right Needle 3 5 Stitch Selection Lever Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 96: ...on in the lower looper Adjust the stitch length to 4mm Increase the presser foot pressure Attach the Elasticator Foot Turn the pressure adjustment screw on the roller guide clockwise to set pressure as desired Raise the roller guide and insert the elastic into the slot at the front of the presser foot Place the fabric under the foot and serge cutting off the fold Trim and mount the sample Fabric c...

Page 97: ... granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers Attaching Elastic Sample 3 Thread Super Stretch Stitch Upper Looper converter Cutting Width 2 3 Lower Looper 3 5 Stitch Length 4mm Left Needle 3 5 Differential Feed N Right Needle 3 5 Stitch Selection Lever Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 98: ...tings as indicated Adjust the stitch length to 2 5mm Fold the fabric in half to 2 x 6 and position it halfway between the left needle and the stitch finger Optional Attach the Right Seam Guide Move the Right Seam Guide halfway between the needle and the stitch finger Slowly serge the fabric The looper threads will extend beyond the fabric on the right side of fold Gently pull the fabric flat Retur...

Page 99: ...granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers Wide Two Thread Flatlock Sample 2 Thread Flatlock Wide Upper Looper converter Cutting Width 2 3 Lower Looper 3 5 Stitch Length 2 5mm Left Needle 1 2 Differential Feed N Right Needle n a Stitch Selection Lever Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 100: ...rge to fill in the flatlock stitch Serge the sample If the tension on the decorative thread is too tight decrease the looper tension and try again If the thread tension on the decorative thread is still too tight remove the thread from the last thread guide and try again Experiment with the suggested threads adjusting thread tension and or bypassing thread guides as needed Press trim and mount the...

Page 101: ...zed BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers Pearl Crown Rayon Serging with Decorative Threads Sample 2 Thread Flatlock Wide Upper Looper converter Cutting Width 2 3 Lower Looper 3 5 Stitch Length 4mm Left Needle 1 2 Differential Feed N Right Needle n a Stitch Selection Lever Candlelight Designer 6 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 102: ...read the serger for a Wide Two Thread Flatlock stitch Use Heavy Decorative Thread in the lower looper and coordinating all purpose serger thread in the needle Set the tensions according to the manual for a wide 2 thread flatlock stitch Set the mtc lever to the minimum setting serge on the first fold Pull the serged fabric from the left and right sides of the flatlocked band The stitched band will ...

Page 103: ...NA of America Inc Permission to copy and distribute in printed and electronic formats granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers Two Thread Flatlock using mtc Sample Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 104: ...al thread the serger for a 2 thread flatlock stitch Adjust settings as directed Pull the Stitch Selection lever towards you Adjust the stitch length to 1 75mm Set cutting width at 2mm normal Place the fabric under the presser foot and serge along one 6 edge trimming about 1 8 from the raw edge Return stitch length and thread tension levers to normal Trim and mount the sample Fabric batiste 4 x 6 N...

Page 105: ... granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers Two Thread Rolled Hem Sample 2 Thread Rolled Edge Upper Looper converter Cutting Width 1 1 5 Lower Looper 3 5 Stitch Length 1 1 8mm Left Needle n a Differential Feed N Right Needle 3 5 Stitch Selection Lever Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 106: ...ne edge adjust the differential feed if needed If the Jeans Stitch does not wrap around the edge completely the thread tension may be too tight Reduce the looper thread tension If the thread still does not wrap remove the Jeans Stitch thread from the uppermost thread guide and try again Wrap stitch the other three edges of the fabric Use seam sealant to seal the stitching at the corners When the s...

Page 107: ...ranted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers Two Thread Wrapped Edge Sample 2 Thread Wrapped Edge Wide Upper Looper converter Cutting Width 2 3 Lower Looper 3 5 Stitch Length 2 5mm Left Needle 3 5 Differential Feed N Right Needle n a Stitch Selection Lever Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 108: ...tch length to 3 5mm Attach the Multi Purpose Foot and Guide following the directions in the instruction manual for the Multi Purpose Foot with Guide Note 700D and 800DL also need the Attachment Base Insert the filler cord into the guide Wrap the bias strip around the cord and place the wrapped cord in the groove under the foot Serge the covered cord Mount the sample Fabric mediumweight cotton bias...

Page 109: ...nted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers Multi Purpose Foot Corded Piping Sample Balanced 4 Thread Overlock Upper Looper 3 5 Cutting Width 2 3 Lower Looper 3 5 Stitch Length 3 5mm Left Needle 3 5 Differential Feed N Right Needle 3 5 Stitch Selection Lever Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 110: ...ion manual for the Multi Purpose Foot with Guide Note 700D and 800DL also need the Attachment Base Place the 3 x 8 fabric under the foot Insert the cord into the guide Wrap the bias strip around the cord and place the wrapped cord in the groove under the foot and on top of the other fabric Serge making the covered cord and attaching it to the fabric strip in one stitching Press the seam allowance ...

Page 111: ...uthorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers Multi Purpose Foot with Guide Creating Attaching Corded Piping Sample Balanced 4 Thread Overlock Upper Looper 3 5 Cutting Width 2 3 Lower Looper 3 5 Stitch Length 3mm Left Needle 3 5 Differential Feed N Right Needle 3 5 Stitch Selection Lever Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 112: ... the Gathering Attachment following the directions in the instruc tion leaflet Note 700D and 800DL also need the Attachment Base Wrap the bias strip around the cord and place the wrapped cord in the groove under the foot Take 2 or 3 stitches into the fabric and lower the needles into the fabric Place the 3 x 18 fabric under the Gathering Attachment and next to the needles Serge covering the cord g...

Page 113: ...ly to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers Multi Purpose Foot with the Gathering Attachment Sample Balanced 4 Thread Overlock Upper Looper 3 5 Cutting Width 2 3 Lower Looper 3 5 Stitch Length 3mm Left Needle 3 5 Differential Feed 2 Right Needle 3 5 Stitch Selection Lever Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 114: ...with Guide Lay the pre strung beads in the groove on the top of the foot threading them under the back groove see instruction leaflet for the Multi Purpose Foot with Guide Turn the handwheel to encase the first beads inside the thread chain Fold the fabric in half to 2 x 6 and place the fabric under the foot with the fold halfway between the needle and the stitch finger or against the right seam g...

Page 115: ... only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers Multi Purpose Foot Attaching Pre Strung Beads Sample 3 Thread Flatlock Narrow Upper Looper 3 5 Cutting Width 2 3 Lower Looper 7 9 Stitch Length 4mm Left Needle n a Differential Feed N Right Needle 1 2 Stitch Selection Lever Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 116: ... Cosmetic Brush or Mini Duster Carrying Case BERNINA Thread Storage Box clear BERNINA Deluxe Accessory Box Serger Needle Looper Threader Waste Collector 6 Ruler Gauge Stretch Needles size____ Ballpoint Needles size____ Sharp Needles size____ Microtex Needles size____ Stretch Needles size____ Universal Needles size____ Serger thread Mettler Metrocor YLI Elite color________ color________ Woolly Nylo...

Page 117: ... 5 Cover Stitch Hem Knit Fabric 6 Attaching Lace Chain Stitch Techniques 7 Chain Stitch Seam 8 Attaching Binding 9 Decorative Chain Stitch 10 4 Thread Combination Stitch 1300MDC only 11 5 Thread Combination Stitch 1300MDC only Optional Presser Feet Accessories used in this unit Cover Stitch Foot Two floating toes for ease in stitching uneven layers JLx2 needles These needles can help perfect the c...

Page 118: ... the stitching turn the handwheel counterclockwise until the needles are at their lowest position Then turn the handwheel clockwise until the needles are at their highest position to release the threads from the looper Raise the presser foot and carefully remove the work Cut the thread using the thread cutter Examine the serger stitch formation and compare it to the stitch graphic in your owner s ...

Page 119: ...ronic formats granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers 3 needle Cover Stitch Sample Three Needle Cover Stitch Wide 009DCC 1300MDC N A Left Needle 3 2 N A Center Needle 4 0 N A Right Needle 5 0 N A Chain Looper M N A Stitch Length 3 5mm Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 120: ...hing turn the handwheel counterclockwise until the needles are at their lowest position Then turn the handwheel clockwise until the needles are at their highest position to release the threads from the looper Raise the presser foot and carefully remove the work Cut the thread using the thread cutter Examine the serger stitch formation and compare it to the stitch graphic in your owner s manual Rea...

Page 121: ...s granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers Wide 2 needle Cover Stitch Sample Two Needle Cover Stitch Wide 009DCC 1300MDC Left Needle 3 5 Left Needle 3 2 Right Needle 3 5 Right Needle 5 0 Looper M Chain Looper M Stitch Length 3mm Stitch Length 3 5mm Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 122: ...e foot with the bulk of the fold to the left Align the folded edge with the inside of the right floating toe of the presser foot Cover stitch forming a tuck along the edge of the fabric Serge to the end of the fabric At the end of the stitching turn the handwheel counterclockwise until the needles are at their lowest position Then turn the handwheel clockwise until the needles are at their highest...

Page 123: ...ats granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers Mock Flat Felled Seam Sample Two Needle Cover Stitch Wide 009DCC 1300MDC Left Needle 3 5 Left Needle 3 2 Right Needle 3 5 Right Needle 5 0 Looper M Chain Looper M Stitch Length 3mm Stitch Length 3 5mm Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 124: ...coded threading path on the serger Fold up a 2 hem along the 6 edge of the fabric Glue stick or pin in place Using the markings on the stitch plate as a guide place the fabric under the needles with the fold to the right of the presser foot with the right side of the fabric up and the hem wrong side down Cover stitch the hem in place Trim and mount the sample Fabric mediumweight cotton twill 4 x 6...

Page 125: ...granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers Cover Stitch Hem Sample Woven Fabric Two Needle Cover Stitch Wide 009DCC 1300MDC Left Needle 3 5 Left Needle 3 2 Right Needle 3 5 Right Needle 5 0 Looper M Chain Looper M Stitch Length 3mm Stitch Length 3 5mm Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 126: ... 2 hem along the 6 edge of the fabric Glue stick or pin in place Using the markings on the stitch plate as a guide place the fabric under the needles with the fold to the right or the presser foot with the right side of the fabric up and the hem wrong side down Cover stitch the hem in place There is no need to stretch the fabric while stitching as the cover stitch has natural stretch Trim and moun...

Page 127: ... granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers Cover Stitch Hem Sample Knit Fabric Two Needle Cover Stitch Wide 009DCC 1300MDC Left Needle 3 5 Left Needle 3 2 Right Needle 3 5 Right Needle 5 0 Looper M Chain Looper M Stitch Length 3mm Stitch Length 3 5mm Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 128: ... the fabric with the scalloped edge of the lace even with the left side of the fabric Place fabric and lace under the needles with the lace header positioned even with the inside edge of the right floating toe Cover stitch the lace to the fabric Trim fabric from beneath the lace Trim and mount sample Fabric mediumweight cotton 3 x 6 8 length of 1 wide lace edging Needle 80 12 Universal or JLx2 Thr...

Page 129: ...ormats granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers Attaching Lace Sample Two Needle Cover Stitch Wide 009DCC 1300MDC Left Needle 3 5 Left Needle 3 2 Right Needle 3 5 Center Needle 5 0 Looper M Chain Looper M Stitch Length 3mm Stitch Length 3 5mm Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 130: ... the end of the stitching turn the handwheel counterclockwise until the needle is at its lowest position Then turn the handwheel clockwise until the needle is at its highest position to release the thread from the looper Following the instructions in your owner s manual raise the presser foot and carefully remove the work Cut the thread using the thread cutter Examine the serger stitch formation a...

Page 131: ... BERNINA of America Inc Permission to copy and distribute in printed and electronic formats granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers Chain Stitch Seam Sample Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 132: ...quilted fabric to the left Cover stitch the binding to the quilted fabric Chain Stitch Option Following the instructions in your owner s manual thread the serger for chain stitch Wrap the bias binding around one 6 side of the quilted fabric secure in place with 505 temporary spray adhesive Place the fabric under the needles with the unstitched edge of the binding even with the inside of the left f...

Page 133: ... BERNINA of America Inc Permission to copy and distribute in printed and electronic formats granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers Attaching Binding Sample Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 134: ... fabric over to see the decorative stitching on the right side To increase the amount of decorative thread that shows increase the stitch length to 3mm or 4mm Changing stitch length as you serge will vary the decorative chain stitch effect Always use a stitch length of at least 2 5mm Stitch several more curved lines across the fabric Remove one spool of Isacord embroidery thread and replace it wit...

Page 135: ...RNINA of America Inc Permission to copy and distribute in printed and electronic formats granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers Decorative Chain Stitch Sample Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 136: ...1300MDC only Thread the serger for a 4 thread combination stitch either 19 or 20 Following the instructions on the LCD screen or in your manual Serge fabric strips together along one long edge Trim and mount the sample Fabric 2 pieces mediumweight cotton 3 x 8 Needle 80 12 Sharp or JLx2 Thread 4 cones serger thread Presser Foot standard Stitch 2 thread overlock with chain stitch 19 or 20 Downloade...

Page 137: ...INA of America Inc Permission to copy and distribute in printed and electronic formats granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers 4 Thread Combination Stitch Sample Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 138: ...itch 1300MDC only Thread the serger for a 5 thread combination stitch 17 or 18 Follow the instructions on the LCD screen or in your manual Serge fabric strips together along one long edge Trim and mount the sample Fabric 2 pieces mediumweight cotton 3 x 8 Needle 80 12 Sharp or JLx2 Thread 5 cones serger thread Presser Foot standard Stitch 3 thread overlock with chain stitch 17 or 18 Downloaded fro...

Page 139: ...INA of America Inc Permission to copy and distribute in printed and electronic formats granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your BERNINA Sergers 5 Thread Combination Stitch Sample Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 140: ... Chain Stitch Foot for 009DCC Cover Stitch Hem Guide Mettler serger thread color________ color________ color________ Isacord embroidery thread color________ color________ color________ Yenmet metallic thread color________ color________ 505 temporary adhesive spray Bias binding Bias tape makers Bernette IS 60 Professional Iron 6 seam guide Rotary cutter BERNINA cutting mat BERNINA clear 14 ruler Cl...

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