PROGRAMMING ALPHABETS AND NUMBERS ..........FREE-MOTION STITCHING ......The information in this workbook applies to the BERNINA Sewing Machines models shown here. REFERENCE - BERNINA PRESSER FEET ..NOTE: Some exercises apply only to certain models equipped with the feature being highlighted.
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Attach the 5.5 mm Stitch Plate: Standard accessory for B 335, 325, 215 PRESSER FOOT • Attach the shank with Reverse Pattern Sole #1 to the machine. (Refer to Page 25 Reference-BERNINA Presser Foot for more information about BERNINA Presser Feet.) RAISE FEED DOG The feed dog will be raised when sewing.
• Press 0 to select Stitch Number 10 (standard buttonhole). For stitch patterns 1-99 (B 335) / 1-40 (B325): • Press the # button and enter desired stitch number. For stitch patterns 100 and beyond (B 335): •...
NOTE: The BERNINA foot control is an optional accessory Select the Straight Stitch #1. for the B 335, 325, and 215. A tap of the toe will make Touch the Needle Up/Down Button on the machine. the needle take one full revolution. A heel tap will raise or Each push of the button will set the Needle to stop in lower the needle.
80/12 Universal Polyester or cotton embroidery thread Default Open Embroidery Sole #20 For B 335 and 325 ONLY NOTE: Refer to Page 29 Reference-Decorative Stitching for Attach Open Embroidery Sole #20. more tips for decorative stitching. Place the stabilizer behind the fabric.
B 215: Pick any stitch (#2 through #9) and experiment with the length and width settings. Attach Open Embroidery Sole #20. Place the stabilizer behind the fabric. Select Blanket Stitch (B 325 #39, B 335 #107, B 215 use Blind Stitch #5). 3.5 mm width Programmed 3.5 mm width...
TEMPORARY ALTERED MEMORY Temporary Altered Memory is an exclusive feature of BERNINA sewing machines. The machine will remember the last alterations made to any stitch. These alterations will remain in effect until manually changed, until clr is touched, or until the power to the machine is turned off.
Lightweight tear-away stabilizer 4” x 6” 80/12 Universal Polyester or cotton embroidery thread Default Open Embroidery Sole #20 For B 335 ONLY Attach Open Embroidery Sole #20. Horizontal Mirror Image (Left/Right): Place stabilizer behind fabric. • Machine sews selected stitch in Horizontal Mirror Image.
Full Shank Edgestitch Foot #10 Attach Reverse Pattern Sole #1. (optional accessory) Select the Triple Straight Stitch #6 (B 335 and 325 ONLY). B 215 may wish select Straight Stitch #1, but note that Notes: stitch will not look the same.
As programmed Overlock Sole #2 Attach Overlock Sole #2. Select the Vari-Overlock Stitch #3 (B 335 and 325). B 215 select Stretch Overlock Stitch #7. Engage the Needle Stop Down function. Guide the raw edges of the fabric under the pin of the foot and stitch the two layers together.
Begin with a basted 2" hem as instructed on previous page. Select the Blind Stitch #7 on B 335, 325 / #5 on B 215. Attach Blindstitch Sole #5 to the shank. Fold the hem back to the right side over the basting line, exposing the zigzagged edge of the fabric.
As programmed Reverse Pattern Sole #1 Attach Reverse Pattern Sole #1 to the shank. Select the Super Stretch Stitch (#9 on the B 335 and 325, #8 on the B 215). Place the fabric pieces right sides together. Position the edge of the fabric on the 5/8” marking on the stitch plate.
The Balance function is generally reserved for fine tuning Select the Double Overlock Stitch the stitch appearance, but is sometimes required because of (#8 on the B 335 and 325, #6 on differences in fabrics and threads. the 215); sew about 1 1/2” with...
Mark two dots 1 1/2" apart to simulate the length of buttonhole needed. Attach Buttonhole Sole #3. NOTE: Use the Manual Buttonhole on the B 335 or 325 when you wish to make a buttonhole longer than 29 mm St i tch Stan dard B uttonh ol e (the maximum length of an Automatic Buttonhole).
B E R N I N A S E W I N G M A C H I N E W O R K B O O K AUTOMATIC BUTTONHOLE PROGRAM Wool-like fabric or heavy flannel, 6” x 6” For B 335 and 325 ONLY Fold the fabric square in half to 3” x 6”. Press. Lightweight tear-away stabilizer 3” x 6”...
B E R N I N A S E W I N G M A C H I N E W O R K B O O K ATTACHING BUTTONS Firm woven fabric, 4” x 8” Lightweight tear-away stabilizer 4” x 4” B 335 and 325 Remove shank from machine and attach Button Sew-On 80/12 Universal Foot #18 to the machine; lower the feed dog.
COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS Decorative stitches, letters, and numbers can be combined and stored in Memory on the B 335 and B 325. These machines have a capacity of 30 spaces. Stitch the combination using an appropriate foot for the stitches in the combination.
• Scroll with the right arrow (6) to the letter N. • Press the right arrow (3); the letter is overwritten. Stitch out the word BERNINA. Activate Pattern End after the stitching has started so that the machine will stop at the end of the word.
(2). • BERNINA presser feet designed for free-motion stitching have a patented hooper mechanism that holds the fabric Move the fabric in smooth curves in an up and down as the needle pulls away, making it easy to move the motion working from left to right (3).
The BERNINA 335, 325, and 215 can use most BERNINA full-shank, non-lettered feet. Your BERNINA dealer can help you select additional presser feet to suit your sewing needs. A guide to the capabilities and machine setup for techniques can be found in the BERNINA Big Book of Feet.
My BERNINA B E R N I N A S E W I N G M A C H I N E W O R K B O O K REFERENCE - SEWING MACHINE NEEDLES General Information Needle “Secret” Code Along with thread, needles are very important to stitch formation.
REFERENCE - DECORATIVE STITCHING As you begin to experiment with decorative stitches on your P resse r Foot BERNINA machine, there are several things you should keep The presser foot/sole you select is critical for good results in mind: because it can affect the way the fabric feeds under the •...
My BERNINA B E R N I N A S E W I N G M A C H I N E W O R K B O O K REFERENCE - CLEANING AND OILING One of the most important parts of maintaining your machine is proper cleaning and oiling. Below are tips to follow, but more complete instructions for your specific model can be found in your machine's manual.