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Mastering
BERNINA
®
Sergers
Your
BERNINA
®
Mastering Your
BERNINA
®
Serger
Owner's Workbook
BERNINA
®
M
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S
2/15/03
1
ASTERING
OUR
ERGERS
©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA
Dealers
®

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  • Page 1 Mastering BERNINA ® Sergers Your BERNINA ® Mastering Your BERNINA ® Serger Owner’s Workbook BERNINA ® 2/15/03 ASTERING ERGERS ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers ®...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Coverstitch ... 112 Chain Stitch... 124 Combination Stitches (1300 only) ... 130 Product Reference List ... 134 BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Table of Contents 2/15/03 ERGERS Mastering Your BERNINA ®...

  • Page 3: General Information

    Third – Right Needle (Green) Fourth – Left Needle (Yellow) Test Serging BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Class 1 General Information Class Overview Basic Serging Samples 10 Securing Serged Seams 11 Serging a Tubular Project Care &...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Learn to use your BERNINA its full extent and enjoy being creative with fabric and thread! BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Introduction serger! ® overlock machine. In addition, you will learn about ®...

  • Page 5: Presser Feet & Accessories

    • are supported by the best and most complete educational materials in the industry, such as the Serging Technique Reference Guide, Feetures, and the BERNINA BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA ® 2/15/03 ERGERS Mastering...

  • Page 6: Needles

    75 = 11 110 = 18 larger than size 90/14 in your serger! 80 = 12 120 = 19 BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 2/15/03 ERGERS Mastering Your BERNINA ® Notes Dealers ®...

  • Page 7: Needle Chart

    Metafil (Lammertz) Leather BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Needle Chart 70-90 Has a rounded point. 70 for lingerie, nylon, jersey; 80 for T-shirt; 90 for sweatshirt fleece. A stretch needle has a more rounded point and...

  • Page 8: Thread

    BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Thread Right twist – most American threads are twisted to the right, causing some rolling. This gives average stitch quality.
  • Page 9 BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Thread 2/15/03 ERGERS Mastering...

  • Page 10: Balanced 4-Thread Overlock

    Balanced 4-Thread Overlock Upper Looper Lower Looper BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Left Needle Right Needle 2/15/03 ERGER Mastering Your BERNINA ®...
  • Page 11 Lower Looper ... 3-5 Left Needle ... 3-5 Right Needle ... 3-5 BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 2/15/03 ERGERS Mastering BERNINA Cutting Width ... 2-3 Stitch Length ... 2.5mm Differential Feed ...

  • Page 12: Adjusting Tensions

    The looper threads are very loose. Label, trim, and mount the sample. Return the thread tension levers to normal. BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 2/15/03 ERGER Mastering Your BERNINA ®...

  • Page 13: Stitch Length

    Lower Looper ... 3-5 Left Needle ... 3-5 Right Needle ... 3-5 BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 2/15/03 ERGERS Mastering BERNINA Cutting Width ... 2-3 Stitch Length ... 2.5mm Differential Feed ...
  • Page 14 The looper threads are very loose. Label, trim, and mount the sample. Return the thread tension levers to normal. BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 2/15/03 ERGER Mastering Your BERNINA ®...
  • Page 15 Upper Looper ... 3-5 Lower Looper ... 3-5 Left Needle ... 3-5 Right Needle ... 3-5 BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 2/15/03 ERGERS Mastering Your BERNINA Cutting Width ... 2-3 Stitch Length ...
  • Page 16 Label, trim, and mount the sample. Return both needle thread tension levers to normal. BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 2/15/03 ERGER Mastering Your BERNINA ®...
  • Page 17 Upper Looper ... 3-5 Lower Looper ... 3-5 Left Needle ... 3-5 Right Needle ... 3-5 BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 2/15/03 ERGERS Mastering Your BERNINA Cutting Width ... 2-3 Stitch Length ...
  • Page 18 Mark the stitch length settings on the fabric sample. Trim and mount the sample. Return stitch length to its normal setting, 2.5mm. BERNINA ® 2/15/03 ASTERING ERGER ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA ® Dealers...
  • Page 19 Lower Looper ... 3-5 Left Needle ... 3-5 Right Needle ... 3-5 BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 2/15/03 ERGERS Mastering BERNINA Cutting Width ... 2-3 Stitch Length ... 2.5mm Differential Feed ...

  • Page 20: Cutting Width

    Compare the cutting width sample to the balanced 4-thread sample to see how cutting width affects the balance of the overlock stitch. BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 2/15/03 ERGER Mastering Your BERNINA ®...
  • Page 21 Lower Looper ... 3-5 Left Needle ... 3-5 Right Needle ... 3-5 BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 2/15/03 ERGERS Mastering BERNINA Cutting Width ... 2-3 Stitch Length ... 2.5mm Differential Feed ...

  • Page 22: Differential Feed

    Compare the seams to see how the differential settings can affect stretching. Trim and mount the sample. Return the differential feed setting to N (normal). BERNINA ® 2/15/03 ASTERING ERGER ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA ® Dealers...
  • Page 23 Lower Looper ... 3-5 Left Needle ... 3-5 Right Needle ... 3-5 BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 2/15/03 ERGERS Mastering BERNINA Cutting Width ... 2-3 Stitch Length ... 2.5mm Differential Feed ...
  • Page 24 Mark the differential settings on the fabric sample. Trim and mount the sample. Return the differential feed setting to N (normal). BERNINA ® 2/15/03 ASTERING ERGER ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA ® Dealers...
  • Page 25 Lower Looper ... 3-5 Left Needle ... 3-5 Right Needle ... 3-5 BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 2/15/03 ERGERS Mastering BERNINA Cutting Width ... 2-3 Stitch Length ... 2.5mm Differential Feed ...

  • Page 26: Differential Feed

    Differential Feed 2 & Stitch Length 4 Differential Feed 2 & stitch length 4 & increased needle tension. Trim and mount the sample. BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 2/15/03 ERGER Mastering Your BERNINA ®...
  • Page 27 Upper Looper ... 3-5 Lower Looper ... 3-5 Left Needle ... 3-5 Right Needle ... 3-5 BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA SL 4mm Diff. Feed 2 2/15/03 ERGERS Mastering BERNINA...

  • Page 28: Securing Serged Seams

    Serge off the edge of the fabric. If the upper knife is up, rotate it down into the cutting position. Trim and mount the sample BERNINA ® 2/15/03 ASTERING ERGER ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA ® Dealers...
  • Page 29 Lower Looper ... 3-5 Left Needle ... 3-5 Right Needle ... 3-5 BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 2/15/03 ERGERS Mastering BERNINA Cutting Width ... 2-3 Stitch Length ... 2.5mm Differential Feed ...

  • Page 30: Serging A Tube

    Lower the presser foot and serge off the edge of the fabric. Return the knife to the normal cutting position. Trim and mount the sample. BERNINA ® 2/15/03 ASTERING ERGER ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA ® Dealers...
  • Page 31 Upper Looper ... 3-5 Lower Looper ... 3-5 Left Needle ... 3-5 Right Needle ... 3-5 BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA cut out 2/15/03 ERGERS Mastering BERNINA Cutting Width ... 2-3 Stitch Length ...

  • Page 32: Product Reference List

    Deluxe Accessory Box ® Standard Serger Foot with Tape Guide Scrap catcher Serger Needle/Looper Threader BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Class 1 General Information 2/15/03 ERGERS Mastering Your BERNINA ®...

  • Page 33: Serger Seams

    Right Seam Guide Multi-Purpose Foot Guide Gathering Attachment For gathering one layer, or gathering to a flat piece BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Class 2 Class Overview 2/15/03 ERGERS Mastering Your...
  • Page 34 Align the fold of the fabric with the ½” mark on the knife guard (the left needle is being used). Serge the seam, cutting off exactly ”. Trim and mount the sample. BERNINA ® 2/15/03 ASTERING ERGER ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA ® Dealers...
  • Page 35 Lower Looper ... 3-5 Left Needle ... 3-5 Right Needle ... 3-5 BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 2/15/03 ERGERS Mastering BERNINA Cutting Width ... 2-3 Stitch Length ... 2.5mm Differential Feed ...
  • Page 36 Return the presser foot pressure adjusting lever its normal setting. Trim and mount the sample. Record settings in chart below: BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 2/15/03 ERGER Mastering Your BERNINA ®...

  • Page 37: Seaming Knits

    Lower Looper ... 3-5 Left Needle ... 3-5 Right Needle ... 3-5 BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 2/15/03 ERGERS Mastering BERNINA Cutting Width ... 2-3 Stitch Length ... 2.5mm Differential Feed ...
  • Page 38 Remove the fabric from under the presser foot and observe the decreased “rippling”. Return the differential feed dial to normal setting (N). Trim and mount the sample. BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 2/15/03 ERGER Mastering Your BERNINA ®...
  • Page 39 Lower Looper ... 3-5 Left Needle ... 3-5 Right Needle ... 3-5 BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 2/15/03 ERGERS Mastering BERNINA Cutting Width ... 2-3 Stitch Length ... 2.5mm Differential Feed ...

  • Page 40: Presser Foot Tape Guide

    Remove the fabric from under the presser foot and examine the seam. It will not stretch. The tape or ribbon has stabilized the seam. Trim and mount the sample. BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 2/15/03 ERGER Mastering Your BERNINA ®...
  • Page 41 Lower Looper ... 3-5 Left Needle ... 3-5 Right Needle ... 3-5 BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 2/15/03 ERGERS Mastering BERNINA Cutting Width ... 2-3 Stitch Length ... 2.5mm Differential Feed ...
  • Page 42 Serge the ribbing to the fleece, stretching the ribbing to meet the fleece neckline. Trim and mount the sample. BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 2/15/03 ERGER Mastering Your BERNINA ®...
  • Page 43 Lower Looper ... 3-5 Left Needle ... 3-5 Right Needle ... 3-5 BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 2/15/03 ERGERS Mastering BERNINA Cutting Width ... 2-3 Stitch Length ... 2.5mm Differential Feed ...

  • Page 44: Serger Piecing

    Press the seam allowances to the dark/light/dark strips. Trim thread tails and mount the sample on the following page. BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 2/15/03 ERGER Mastering Your BERNINA ®...
  • Page 45 Lower Looper ... 3-5 Left Needle ... 3-5 Right Needle ... 3-5 BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 2/15/03 ERGERS Mastering BERNINA Cutting Width ... 2-3 Stitch Length ... 2.5mm Differential Feed ...
  • Page 46 Serge, open the layers to the top of the square, and press. Trim and mount the sample on the following page. BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 2/15/03 ERGER Mastering Your BERNINA ®...
  • Page 47 Lower Looper ... 3-5 Left Needle ... 3-5 Right Needle ... 3-5 BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 2/15/03 ERGERS Mastering BERNINA Cutting Width ... 2-3 Stitch Length ... 2.5mm Differential Feed ...

  • Page 48: Elasticator

    Trim and mount the sample. Return all settings to normal. BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 2/15/03 ERGER Mastering Your BERNINA ®...
  • Page 49 Lower Looper ... 3-5 Left Needle ... 3-5 Right Needle ... 3-5 BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 2/15/03 ERGERS Mastering BERNINA Cutting Width ... 2-3 Stitch Length ... 2.5mm Differential Feed ...

  • Page 50: Gathering Attachment

    Mount the sample on the following page. Return all settings to normal. The attachment base can remain on the machine. BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 2/15/03 ERGER Mastering Your BERNINA ®...
  • Page 51 Lower Looper ... 3-5 Left Needle ... 3-5 Right Needle ... 3-5 BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 2/15/03 ERGERS Mastering BERNINA Cutting Width ... 2-3 Stitch Length ... 2.5mm Differential Feed ...

  • Page 52: Gathering Attachment

    Serge the two strips together, the lower strip will gather as you sew. Trim and mount the sample. Return all settings to normal. BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 2/15/03 ERGER Mastering Your BERNINA ®...
  • Page 53 Upper Looper ... 3-5 Lower Looper ... 3-5 Left Needle ... 3-5 Right Needle ... 3-5 BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 2/15/03 ERGERS Mastering BERNINA Cutting Width ...2-3 Stitch Length ... 2.5mm Differential Feed ...
  • Page 54 Serge the elastic onto the fabric letting the presser foot stretch the elastic. Trim and mount the sample. Return all settings to normal. BERNINA ® 2/15/03 ASTERING ERGER ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA ® Dealers...
  • Page 55 Lower Looper ... 3-5 Left Needle ... 3-5 Right Needle ... 3-5 BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 2/15/03 ERGERS Mastering BERNINA Cutting Width ... 2-3 Stitch Length ... 2.5mm Differential Feed ...

  • Page 56: Product Reference List

    ® Scrap catcher Serger Needle/Looper Threader 6” Ruler/Gauge BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Class 2 Serger thread (Mettler Metrocor, YLI Elite) Woolly Nylon texturized thread Needles 2/15/03 ERGERS Mastering...

  • Page 57: 3-Thread Overlock

    Blindstitch Foot Adjustable guide for aligning stitches Cording Foot Guides for small cord, wire, fishline BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Class 3 Class Overview 2/15/03 ERGERS Mastering Your BERNINA...

  • Page 58: Thread Overlock

    Fold fabric in half to 2½” x 6”. Serge along the folded edge of the fabric. Trim and mount the sample. BERNINA ® 2/15/03 ASTERING ERGER ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA ® Dealers...
  • Page 59 Lower Looper ... 3-5 Left Needle ... 3-5 Right Needle ... n/a BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 2/15/03 ERGERS Mastering BERNINA Cutting Width ... 2-3 Stitch Length ... 2.5mm Differential Feed ...

  • Page 60: Wide Overlock Seam Finish

    ® seam the two pieces of fabric together along the serged edges. Press seam open. Trim and mount the sample. BERNINA ® 2/15/03 ASTERING ERGER ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA ® Dealers...
  • Page 61 Right Needle ... n/a BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Fabric edge wrapped with strips of bias cut tricot or water soluble stabilizer before serging. Cutting Width ... 2-3 Stitch Length ... 2.5mm Differential Feed ...

  • Page 62: Outside Corners

    Continue serging until you are one stitch off the next corner. Repeat the turning procedure and continue serging. Trim and mount the samples. BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 2/15/03 ERGER Mastering Your BERNINA ®...
  • Page 63 Left Needle ... 3-5 Right Needle ... n/a BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Cutting Width ... 2-3 Stitch Length ... 2.5mm Differential Feed ... N Rolled Edge Lever ... in...
  • Page 64 Fold the fabric in half to 2½” x 6”. Serge along the folded edge of the fabric. Trim and mount the sample. BERNINA ® 2/15/03 ASTERING ERGER ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA ® Dealers...
  • Page 65 Lower Looper ... 3-5 Left Needle ... n/a Right Needle ... 3-5 BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 2/15/03 ERGERS Mastering BERNINA Cutting Width ... 2-3 Stitch Length ... 2.5mm Differential Feed ...

  • Page 66: Inside Corners

    (the upper knife is still disengaged). Return the upper knife to cutting position. Trim and mount samples. BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 2/15/03 ERGER Mastering Your BERNINA ®...
  • Page 67 Left Needle ... n/a Right Needle ... 3-5 BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA PTION Cutting Width ... 2-3 Stitch Length ... 2.5mm Differential Feed ... N Rolled Edge Lever ... in...
  • Page 68 Fold the fabric in half to 2½” x 6”. Serge along the folded edge of the fabric. Trim and mount the sample. BERNINA ® 2/15/03 ASTERING ERGER ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA ® Dealers...
  • Page 69 Left Needle ... n/a Right Needle ... 3-5 BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Cutting Width ... 1.5 Stitch Length ... 1.7mm Differential Feed ... N Rolled Edge Lever ... out...

  • Page 70: Turning Tubes

    After stitching the tube, gently pull on the thread chain and turn the tube right side out. Mount the sample. BERNINA ® 2/15/03 ASTERING ERGER ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA ® Dealers...
  • Page 71 Left Needle ... n/a Right Needle ... 3-5 BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Cutting Width ... 2-3 Stitch Length ... 1.5mm Differential Feed ... N Rolled Edge Lever ... in...
  • Page 72 Gently pull the fabric flat Return stitch length and thread tension levers to their normal settings. Trim and mount the sample. BERNINA ® 2/15/03 ASTERING ERGER ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA ® Dealers...
  • Page 73 Left Needle ... n/a Right Needle ... 1-2 BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Cutting Width ... 2-3 Stitch Length ... 3mm Differential Feed ... N Rolled Edge Lever ... in...

  • Page 74: Blindstitch Foot - Blind Hem

    Serge the hem, keeping the fold of the fabric against the guide. Press the hem. Trim and mount the sample. BERNINA ® 2/15/03 ASTERING ERGER ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA ® Dealers...
  • Page 75 Left Needle ... n/a Right Needle ... 1-2 BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Cutting Width ... 2-3 Stitch Length ... 3mm Differential Feed ... N Rolled Edge Lever ... in...

  • Page 76: Hand-Picked Or Drapery Blind Hem

    Serge the hem, keeping the fold of the fabric against the guide. Press the hem. Trim and mount the sample. BERNINA ® 2/15/03 ASTERING ERGER ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA ® Dealers...
  • Page 77 Left Needle ... n/a Right Needle ... 1-2 BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Cutting Width ... 2-3 Stitch Length ... 3mm Differential Feed ... N Rolled Edge Lever ... in...

  • Page 78: Blindstitch Foot - Decorative Tucks

    Serge the tuck; repeat for the two remaining marked lines. Return the rolled hem lever to the normal serging position. Trim and mount the sample. BERNINA ® 2/15/03 ASTERING ERGER ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA ® Dealers...
  • Page 79 Left Needle ... n/a Right Needle ... 3-5 BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Cutting Width ... 2-3 Stitch Length ... 1.5mm Differential Feed ... N Rolled Edge Lever ... in...
  • Page 80 Serge the laces together. Gently pull the lace flat and press. Trim and mount the sample BERNINA ® 2/15/03 ASTERING ERGER ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA ® Dealers...
  • Page 81 Left Needle ... n/a Right Needle ... 2-5 BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Cutting Width ... 2-3 Stitch Length ... 1.5mm Differential Feed ... N Rolled Edge Lever ... in...

  • Page 82: Thread Rolled Hem

    Return stitch length and thread tension levers to normal. Return the rolled hem lever to normal sewing position. Trim and mount the sample. BERNINA ® 2/15/03 ASTERING ERGER ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA ® Dealers...
  • Page 83 Left Needle ... n/a Right Needle ... 3-5 BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Cutting Width ... 2-3 Stitch Length ... 1.75mm Differential Feed ... N Rolled Edge Lever ... out...

  • Page 84: Cording Foot

    Return stitch length and thread tension levers to normal. Return the rolled hem lever to normal sewing position. Trim and mount the sample. BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 2/15/03 ERGER Mastering Your BERNINA ®...
  • Page 85 Left Needle ... n/a Right Needle ... 3-5 BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Cutting Width ... 2-3 Stitch Length ... 1.75mm Differential Feed ... N Rolled Edge Lever ... out...

  • Page 86: Cording Foot

    Use wire cutters to trim the wire, if needed. Tie the wired fabric into a bow. Trim and mount the sample. BERNINA ® 2/15/03 ASTERING ERGER ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA ® Dealers...
  • Page 87 Left Needle ... n/a Right Needle ... 3-5 BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Cutting Width ... 2-3 Stitch Length ... 1.75mm Differential Feed ... N Rolled Edge Lever ... out...

  • Page 88: Product Reference List

    Scrap catcher Serger Needle/Looper Threader 6” Ruler/Gauge BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Class 3 Serger thread (Mettler Metrocor, YLI Elite) Woolly Nylon texturized thread YLI Jeans Stitch thread Needles...
  • Page 89 Needed to attach some accessories to serger Seam Guides Right Seam Guide Multi-Purpose Foot Guide BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Class 4 Class Overview 2/15/03 ERGERS Mastering Your BERNINA...

  • Page 90: 3-Thread Super Stretch Stitch

    Fold the Lycra in half to 2½” x 6”. Place the fabric under the foot and serge, cutting off the fold. Trim and mount the sample BERNINA ® 2/15/03 ASTERING ERGER ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA ® Dealers...
  • Page 91 Left Needle ... 3-5 Right Needle ... 3-5 BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Cutting Width ... 2-3 Stitch Length ... 2.5mm Differential Feed ... N Rolled Edge Lever ... in...

  • Page 92: Attaching Elastic

    Place the fabric under the foot and serge, cutting off the fold. Trim and mount the sample. BERNINA ® 2/15/03 ASTERING ERGER ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA ® Dealers...
  • Page 93 Left Needle ... 3-5 Right Needle ... 3-5 BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Cutting Width ... 2-3 Stitch Length ... 4mm Differential Feed ... N Rolled Edge Lever ... in...

  • Page 94: Thread Flatlock

    Gently pull the fabric flat Return stitch length and thread tension levers to normal. Trim and mount the sample. BERNINA ® 2/15/03 ASTERING ERGER ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA ® Dealers...
  • Page 95 Left Needle ... 1-2 Right Needle ... n/a BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Cutting Width ... 2-3 Stitch Length ... 2.5mm Differential Feed ... N Rolled Edge Lever ... in...
  • Page 96 Experiment with the suggested threads, adjusting thread tension and/or bypassing thread guides as needed. Press, trim, and mount the samples on the following page. BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 2/15/03 ERGER Mastering Your BERNINA ®...
  • Page 97 Left Needle ... 1-2 Right Needle ... n/a BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Pearl Crown Rayon Candlelight Cutting Width ... 2-3 Stitch Length ... 4mm Differential Feed ... N Rolled Edge Lever ...

  • Page 98: Thread Rolled Hem

    ” from the raw edge. Return stitch length and thread tension levers to normal. Trim and mount the sample. BERNINA ® 2/15/03 ASTERING ERGER ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA ® Dealers...
  • Page 99 Left Needle ... n/a Right Needle ... 3-5 BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Cutting Width ... 1-1.5 Stitch Length ...1-1.8mm Differential Feed ... N Rolled Edge Lever ... out...

  • Page 100: Thread Wrapped Edge

    Return stitch length and thread tension levers to normal. Trim and mount the sample. BERNINA ® 2/15/03 ASTERING ERGER ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA ® Dealers...
  • Page 101 Upper Looper ... converter Lower Looper ... 3-5 Left Needle ... 3-5 Right Needle ... n/a BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 2/15/03 ERGERS Mastering BERNINA Cutting Width ...2-3 Stitch Length ... 2.5mm Differential Feed ...

  • Page 102: Multi-Purpose Foot With 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. BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA ” cotton filler cord 2/15/03 ERGER Mastering Your BERNINA ®...
  • Page 103 Left Needle ... 3-5 Right Needle ... 3-5 BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Cutting Width ... 2-3 Stitch Length ... 3.5mm Differential Feed ... N Rolled Edge Lever ... in...
  • Page 104 Press the seam allowance to the wrong side of the fabric strip. Mount the sample. BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA ” cotton filler cord 2/15/03 ERGER Mastering Your BERNINA ®...
  • Page 105 Left Needle ... 3-5 Right Needle ... 3-5 BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Cutting Width ... 2-3 Stitch Length ... 3mm Differential Feed ... N Rolled Edge Lever ... in...
  • Page 106 Serge, covering the cord, gathering the fabric strip and seaming all layers together. Mount the sample on the following page. BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA ” cotton filler cord 2/15/03 ERGER Mastering Your BERNINA ®...
  • Page 107 Left Needle ... 3-5 Right Needle ... 3-5 BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Cutting Width ... 2-3 Stitch Length ... 3mm Differential Feed ... 2 Rolled Edge Lever ... in...
  • Page 108 Slowly flatlock the beads to the folded fabric. Gently pull the fabric flat. Mount the sample. BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 2/15/03 ERGER Mastering Your BERNINA ®...
  • Page 109 Left Needle ... n/a Right Needle ... 1-2 BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Cutting Width ... 2-3 Stitch Length ... 4mm Differential Feed ... N Rolled Edge Lever ... in...

  • Page 110: Product Reference List

    Stretch Needles size____ Universal Needles size____ BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Class 4 Serger thread (Mettler Metrocor, YLI Elite) Woolly Nylon texturized thread Isacord embroidery thread YLI Jeans Stitch thread...
  • Page 111 Optional Presser Feet & Accessories (used in this unit) Coverstitch Foot Two “floating” toes for ease in stitching uneven layers BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Class 5 Cover & Chain Class Overview 2/15/03 ERGERS...

  • Page 112: Coverstitch

    Adjust settings as necessary; stitch a second row of coverstitch. Trim and mount the sample. BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 2/15/03 ERGER Mastering Your BERNINA ®...
  • Page 113 Looper ... M Stitch Length ... 3mm BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 1300DC Left Needle ... 3.2 Right Needle ... 6.5 Chain Looper ... M Stitch Length ... 3.0mm...
  • Page 114 Adjust settings as necessary; stitch a second row of coverstitch. Trim and mount the sample. BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 2/15/03 ERGER Mastering Your BERNINA ®...
  • Page 115 Top & Bottom Coverstitch - 3 needles 2500DCET Needles ... Left, Center, Right Tension ... H Stitch Length ... 3mm BERNINA ® 2/15/03 ASTERING ERGERS ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA ® Dealers...
  • Page 116 Raise the presser foot and carefully remove the work. Cut the thread using the thread cutter. Trim and mount the sample. BERNINA ® 2/15/03 ASTERING ERGER ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA ® Dealers...
  • Page 117 Looper ... M Stitch Length ... 3mm BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 1300DC Left Needle ... 3.2 Right Needle ... 6.5 Chain Looper ... M Stitch Length ... 3mm...
  • Page 118 Coverstitch the hem in place. Trim and mount the sample. BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 2/15/03 ERGER Mastering Your BERNINA ®...
  • Page 119 Looper ... M Stitch Length ... 3mm BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 1300DC Left Needle ... 3.2 Right Needle ... 6.5 Chain Looper ... M Stitch Length ... 3mm...
  • Page 120 Coverstitch the hem in place. There is no need to stretch the fabric while stitching, as the cover stitch has natural stretch. Trim and mount the sample. BERNINA ® 2/15/03 ASTERING ERGER ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA ® Dealers...
  • Page 121 Looper ... M Stitch Length ... 3mm BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 1300DC Left Needle ... 3.2 Right Needle ... 6.5 Chain Looper ... M Stitch Length ... 3mm...

  • Page 122: Attaching Lace

    Coverstitch the lace to the fabric. Trim fabric from beneath the lace. Trim and mount sample. BERNINA ® 2/15/03 ASTERING ERGER ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA ® Dealers...
  • Page 123 Looper ... M Stitch Length ... 3mm BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 1300DC Left Needle ... 3.2 Center Needle ... 5.5 Chain Looper ... M Stitch Length ... 3mm...
  • Page 124 Make any necessary tension adjust- ments and serge another row of stitching. Trim and mount the sample. BERNINA ® 2/15/03 ASTERING ERGER ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA ® Dealers...

  • Page 125: Chain Stitch

    Looper ... M Stitch Length ... 2.5mm BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 1300DC Left Needle ... 4.5 Right Needle ... n/a Chain Looper ... M Stitch Length ... 2.5mm...
  • Page 126 Chain stitch the binding to the quilted fabric. Trim and mount the sample. BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 2/15/03 ERGER Mastering Your BERNINA ®...
  • Page 127 Looper ... M Stitch Length ... 3mm BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 1300DC Left Needle ... 4.5 Right Needle ... n/a Chain Looper ... M Stitch Length ... 2.5mm 1300DC Left Needle ...
  • Page 128 Loosen the chain stitch looper tension slightly. Sew several additional rows of decorative chain stitch. Trim and mount the sample. BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 2/15/03 ERGER Mastering Your BERNINA ®...
  • Page 129 Looper ... M Stitch Length ... 2.5mm BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 1300DC Left Needle ... 4.5 Right Needle ... n/a Chain Looper ... M Stitch Length ... 2.5mm...
  • Page 130 LCD screen (which are also in your owners manual). Serge fabric strips together along one long edge. Trim and mount the sample. BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 2/15/03 ERGER Mastering Your BERNINA ®...
  • Page 131 Left Overlock Needle ... 4 Chain Looper ... M Upper Looper ... converter Lower Looper ... 6.7 Stitch Length ... 2.5mm BERNINA ® 2/15/03 ASTERING ERGERS ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA ® Dealers...
  • Page 132 LCD screen (which are also in your owners manual). Serge fabric strips together along one long edge. Trim and mount the sample. BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA 2/15/03 ERGER Mastering Your BERNINA ®...
  • Page 133 Right Overlock Needle ... 4.5 Chain Looper ... M Upper Looper ... 4.0 Lower Looper ... 4.0 Stitch Length ... 2.5mm BERNINA ® 2/15/03 ASTERING ERGERS ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA ® Dealers...

  • Page 134: Product Reference List

    Rotary cutter BERNINA cutting mat ® BERNINA clear 14” ruler ® BERNINA ® ASTERING ©2003 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Class 5 Cover & Chain 2/15/03 ERGERS Mastering Your BERNINA ® Dealers ®...

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