M
ASTERING
Y
OUR
BERNINA
®
1/10/02
activa
125/135 PE/145/
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BERNINA
®
activa
125/135 PE/145
M
ASTERING
Y
OUR
BERNINA
®
Buttonholes
Owner’s manual pg.____
Feet-ures
, Unit A
• Types and Uses
• Preparation
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proper stabilizers
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sometimes using two or more layers
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proper adhesion of iron-on stabilizers
• Positioning:
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marking
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full bust can be beginning point
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using spacing tape
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using Simpflex
• Measuring the Button:
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to determine length of buttonhole
• Grading Seams
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using applique scissors
• Height Compensation Tool
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keep foot level
• Buttonhole Leveler
• Tension Adjustments
• Testing:
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always use same fabric, thread and stabilizer
• Cutting Open:
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seam sealant
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block and cutter
• Tricks:
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wash-a-way stabilizer for high pile fabrics
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Stitch Witchery
®
for loose wovens or knits
• Buttonhole Balance
• Programmed Buttonholes (135PE/145 only)
• Corded Buttonholes:
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with gimp cord
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with threads
SECTION C
On The Edge
Sewing Buttons On
Owner’s manual page ____
Feet-ures
, Unit D
• Button Sew-On Stitch (135PE/145 only)
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regular
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decorative
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snaps, hooks, and charms
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tie a quilt
Edges
• Picot –
Feet-ures
, Unit D
• Shell
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blindstitch –
Feet-ures
, Unit A
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hemmer feet #68 or #69 –
Feet-ures
, Unit I
• Rolled and Whipped Edge –
Feet-ures
, Unit A
• Fine Edge –
Feet-ures
, Unit B
• Corded Edge –
Feet-ures
, Unit B
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for tucks
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for hems
• Designer Hem –
Feet-ures
, Unit B
Attaching Elastics
• Types
• Methods of applying
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turn under
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couching over
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lingerie