M
ASTERING
Y
OUR
BERNINA
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1/10/02
activa
125/135 PE/145/
18
BERNINA
®
activa
125/135 PE/145
M
ASTERING
Y
OUR
BERNINA
®
SECTION B
Let’s Start With The Basics
Seams
Triple Straight Stitch
– SL 2-3mm
Owner’s manual pg.____
• Jeans Foot #8 prevents needle deflection
• Non-Stick Straight Stitch Foot #53
• This stitch sews strong seams on heavy
fabrics
Zigzag
– SL1mm
SW1.5mm
Owner’s manual pgs.____
Vari-Overlock
– SL1mm SW4mm NP right
Owner’s manual pg. ____
• Can be used with double needle for a
decorative hem on knits
• Overlock Foot #2 prevents the seam from
rolling as it is being sewn
Double Overlock
– SL2mm
SW5mm
Owner’s manual pg. ____
Stitching Corners
• Use the
5
/
8
” markings on stitch plate
• Engage the Needle Down function
• Press heel on
optional
, upgraded foot control
to lower needle
• Utilize the FHS system (optional) to raise and
lower the presser foot when turning corners.
Oversewing Edges
Owner’s manual pg.____
Hems
Blind Hem
– Owner’s manual pg.____
• The Blind Hem Foot #5, along with the
blindstitch, produces a superior blind hem.
The zigzag part of the stitch is formed over
the guide on the foot, causing the stitch to
be slightly loose, so that the blind hem will
not pucker and does not form a tuck in the
fabric.
Hand Picked
–
Feet-ures
, Unit B pg.____
Triple Zigzag
–
Feet-ures
, Unit A pg.____
• This stitch is used for strong, visible hems
on firm, coarse fabrics such as denim and
canvas.
Double Needle
–
Feet-ures
, Unit A pg.___
Neckline Hem
– Owner’s manual pg.____
Jeans
–
Feet-ures
, Unit B pg.____
• Height Compensation Tool