My BERNINA B E R N I N A O V E R L O C K E R W O R K B O O K TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ������������������������������������������������������������������������� L 890 PREPARING TO STITCH �������������������������������������������������������������� BASIC NAVIGATION �������������������������������������������������������������������...
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B E R N I N A O V E R L O C K E R W O R K B O O K TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERLOCKER TECHNIQUES: OUTSIDE CORNER ������������ L 890 REFERENCE - OVERLOCKER NEEDLES ����������������������������� REFERENCE - OVERLOCKER THREADS ���������������������������� SUPPLIES ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� The information in this workbook applies to the BERNINA Overlocker Machine model shown above�...
3-ring binder. Use this workbook as a reference tool in the future as you learn to use your overlocker in new ways. For more information on the BERNINA line of sewing machines and overlockers, as well as sewing projects, visit: www.bernina.com...
THREADING (Refer to Page 36 Reference -Overlocker Threads for additional information about threads.) Due to the One-Step BERNINA Air Threader, no specific sequence is required for threading the machine. Thread with the presser foot raised, and the retractable thread guide fully extended.
My BERNINA B E R N I N A O V E R L O C K E R W O R K B O O K BASIC NAVIGATION Main Functions Touch the Home button to switch between the Home Screen and the Sewing Screen (stitch view).
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My BERNINA B E R N I N A O V E R L O C K E R W O R K B O O K BASIC NAVIGATION Tutorials The Tutorials button will open a built-in menu of basic machine operations with written descriptions and sometimes animations.
My BERNINA B E R N I N A O V E R L O C K E R W O R K B O O K PERSONALIZE THE MACHINE Personalize the Screen (Setup Menu) You can personalize the display and wallpaper color to suit your individual tastes for each user mode, Guided and Expert.
My BERNINA B E R N I N A O V E R L O C K E R W O R K B O O K SELECTING A STITCH (DIRECT STITCH SELECTION) Stitch Selection There are three different ways to select a stitch on the L 890 Navigation; direct selections, via Creative Consultant or from Personal Memory.
My BERNINA B E R N I N A O V E R L O C K E R W O R K B O O K MANUAL SETTINGS The Manual Settings Mode is prompted directly after a stitch is selected when in Expert Mode. This is the screen that outlines all the physical changes that need to be made to the machine when setting up the stitch.
My BERNINA B E R N I N A O V E R L O C K E R W O R K B O O K STITCH VIEW The Stitch View screen shows the electronic settings for each stitch, in addition to a few other important aspects of the stitch.
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My BERNINA B E R N I N A O V E R L O C K E R W O R K B O O K STITCH VIEW Stitch Length and Differential Feed There are no physical knobs for the Stitch Length and Differential Feed settings on the L 890. These settings are changed electronically through the Touch Screen Navigation from the Stitch View screen.
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My BERNINA B E R N I N A O V E R L O C K E R W O R K B O O K STITCH VIEW Stitch Optimizer The final button on the stitch view screen is the Stitch Optimizer. This is best understood as on-screen troubleshooting.
My BERNINA B E R N I N A O V E R L O C K E R W O R K B O O K STITCH LENGTH Firm fabric such as muslin, 10" x 10" 80/12 ELX705 4 Spools Serger Thread (B, R, G, Y)
My BERNINA B E R N I N A O V E R L O C K E R W O R K B O O K CUTTING WIDTH Firm fabric such as muslin, 10" x 10" 80/12 ELX705 4 Spools Serger Thread (B, R, G, Y)
My BERNINA B E R N I N A O V E R L O C K E R W O R K B O O K UNDERSTANDING DIFFERENTIAL FEED Differential feed is a feature found on most overlockers today, but it takes some understanding to fully comprehend the benefits for your sewing.
My BERNINA B E R N I N A O V E R L O C K E R W O R K B O O K 3-THREAD OVERLOCK STITCH-WIDE Firm fabric, 10" x 10" 80/12 ELX705 3 Spools Serger Thread (Y, R, B)
My BERNINA B E R N I N A O V E R L O C K E R W O R K B O O K 3-THREAD FLATLOCK - WIDE Firm fabric, 10" x 10" 80/12 ELX705 3 Spools Serger Thread (Y, B, R)
My BERNINA B E R N I N A O V E R L O C K E R W O R K B O O K 3-THREAD OVERLOCK STITCH NARROW Firm fabric, 10" x 10" 80/12 ELX705 3 Spools Serger Thread (Y, B, R)
My BERNINA B E R N I N A O V E R L O C K E R W O R K B O O K 3-THREAD FLATLOCK - NARROW Firm fabric, 10" x 10" 80/12 ELX705 3 Spools Serger Thread (G, B, R)
My BERNINA B E R N I N A O V E R L O C K E R W O R K B O O K 2-THREAD ROLLED HEM Lightweight fabric, 5" x 10" 80/12 ELX705 3 Spools Serger Thread (R,G)
My BERNINA B E R N I N A O V E R L O C K E R W O R K B O O K 2-THREAD FLATLOCK - NARROW Firm fabric, 10" x 10" 80/12 ELX705 2 Spools Serger Thread (R, G)
My BERNINA B E R N I N A O V E R L O C K E R W O R K B O O K OVERLOCKER TECHNIQUES: SECURING SEAMS Firm fabric, 10" x 10" 80/12 ELX705 4 Spools Serger Thread (B, R, G, Y)
My BERNINA B E R N I N A O V E R L O C K E R W O R K B O O K OVERLOCKER TECHNIQUES: INSIDE CORNER Firm fabric, 10" x 10" 80/12 ELX705 4 Spools Serger Thread (B, R, G, Y)
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My BERNINA B E R N I N A O V E R L O C K E R W O R K B O O K OVERLOCKER TECHNIQUES: OUTSIDE CORNER 80/12 ELX705 80/12 130/705H 4 Spools Serger Thread (B, R, G, Y)
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B E R N I N A O V E R L O C K E R W O R K B O O K REFERENCE - OVERLOCKER NEEDLES BERNINA Overlocker Needles Along with thread, needles are very important to stitch formation. Many mechanical problems and damage to fabrics can be traced to a bent, damaged, or incorrect size or type needle.
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• TIP: Avoid using threads with heavy wax coatings in the L 850 air threading system. Coated or waxed threads may lose some of their coating in the air threader pipes, resulting in permanent blocking of the pipes. Repair by a BERNINA dealer...
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My BERNINA B E R N I N A O V E R L O C K E R W O R K B O O K SUPPLIES NEEDLES AND THREADS 80/12 ELX705 Needles 4 Spools Serger Thread (blue, red, green, yellow)