Bernina Bernette 20 Operation Manual
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Page 1: Basic Operation
Basic Operation For all current BERNINA models Including bernettes ©2010 BERNINA of America, Inc. Permission granted to copy and distribute in original form only. Content may not be altered or used in any other form or under any other branding. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Stitch, Function, and Foot Charts ................21 1008 Series bernette activa aurora artista Series The information in this workbook applies to all current BERNINA and bernette sewing machines. Note: Some exercises apply only to models equipped with the highlighted feature. 12/13/10... -
Page 3: Introduction
Visit all of these and don’t forget the BERNINA of America blog where you can share ideas and inspiration with other BERNINA enthusiasts! www.berninausa.com... -
Page 4: Sewing Machine Needles
Sewing Machine Needles General Information Needle “Secret” Code Along with thread, needles are very important to stitch formation. • DRI = Triple Many “mechanical” problems and damage to fabrics can be traced to a bent, damaged, or incorrect size or type needle. •... - Page 5 Sewing Machine Needles Type Sizes Description Has a rounded point. Size 70 for lingerie, nylon, jersey; 80 for T-shirt; 90 60-100 Ballpoint for sweatshirt fleece. 70-90 A Stretch needle has a more rounded point than a Ballpoint, and a blue Stretch anti-cling coating which helps to prevent skipped stitches in knits and elastic.
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Page 6: Thread
Thread To achieve quality stitches, a sewing machine needs three things: correct Fibers thread, correct size needle, and properly adjusted thread tensions. Poor quality or the wrong type of thread can cause inferior stitches on any Fiber refers to the type of material machine. -
Page 7: Presser Feet
America website at www.berninausa.com Understanding the Numbers/Letters BERNINA presser feet are numbered and may have one or two additional versions with a letter that follows the number, such as Edgestitch Foot #10C or Jeans Foot #8D. Number Only—The number without a letter refers to a foot engineered for BERNINA models that have a CB Hook and a maximum stitch width of 5.5mm. -
Page 8: Securing Stitches
80/12 Universal Needle: Center Needle Position: Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C/1D with BERNINA Presser Foot: optional Quilting Seam Guide or optional Seam Guides with Rulers Zigzag/Universal Foot bernette Presser Foot: Fold each piece of fabric in half lengthwise to be 2” x 6”. Stitch one or both of the exercises below depending on the features of your model. -
Page 9: Turning Corners
80/12 Universal Needle: Center Needle Position: Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C/1D BERNINA Presser Foot: Zigzag/Universal Foot bernette Presser Foot: Select the straight stitch. Place the fabric pieces wrong sides together. Place the fabric under the foot and engage the Needle Stop Down function, if available (see below). -
Page 10: Zigzag Stitch
80/12 Universal Needle: As directed in instructions Needle Position: Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C/1D BERNINA Presser Foot: Zigzag/Universal Foot bernette Presser Foot: Select the Zigzag Stitch (width = 4, length = 2). Finish one 6” edge using the following steps. Guide the edge of the fabric under the middle of the presser foot –... -
Page 11: Blind Hem
Fabric: 80/12 Universal Needle: As programmed Needle Position: Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C/1D and BERNINA Presser Foot: Blind Hem Foot #5 Zigzag/Universal Foot and bernette Presser Foot: Blind Hem Foot (optional accessory) Attach Reverse Pattern Foot #1 or bernette Zigzag/Universal Foot to the machine Finish one 6”... -
Page 12: Triple Straight Stitch
Fabric: 80/12 Universal Needle: As directed in instructions Needle Position: Reverse pattern Foot #1/1C/1D and BERNINA Presser Foot: Edgestitch Foot #10/10C/10D (optional accessory) Zigzag/Universal Foot bernette Presser Foot: Attach Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C/1D or bernette Zigzag/ Universal Foot to the machine. -
Page 13: Vari-Overlock Stitch
80/12 Universal (Ballpoint or Stretch may also be used) Needle: As programmed Needle Position: Overlock Foot #2/2A BERNINA Presser Foot: Overcasting Foot (optional accessory) bernette Presser Foot: Place the two pieces of fabric right sides together. Select the Vari-Overlock Stitch. -
Page 14: Stretch Stitch
80/12 Universal (Ballpoint may also be used) Needle: As programmed Needle Position: Reverse pattern Foot #1/1C/1D BERNINA Presser Foot: Zigzag/Universal Foot bernette Presser Foot: Select the Super Stretch stitch. Place the fabric pieces right sides together. Position the edge of the fabric on the ⅝” marking on the stitch plate;... -
Page 15: Gathering Over Cord
80/12 Universal Needle: Center Needle Position: Clear Embroidery Foot #39/39C/39D BERNINA Presser Foot: Cording Foot (optional accessory) bernette Presser Foot: Attach the desired foot to the machine. Thread the cord through the center front hole of Clear Embroidery Foot #39/39C or through the center groove of the bernette Cording Foot, leaving a 2”-3”... -
Page 16: Buttonholes
Buttonholes There are a variety of buttonhole styles available, depending on your model. All models have a standard buttonhole that is appropriate for many types of projects. Below is a list of other styles and types of button- holes that may be available on your model. STANDARD BUTTONHOLE: Fine to medium weight fabrics. -
Page 17: Manual Buttonholes
80/12 Universal Needle: As programmed Needle Position: Standard Buttonhole Foot #3/3C BERNINA Presser Foot: Models 46 & 56 only: 4-step Buttonhole Foot bernette Presser Foot: Note: For making buttonholes with bernette models 66 and 92c, see Automatic Button- holes on the following page. -
Page 18: Automatic Buttonholes
Lightweight tear-away stabilizer, 3” x 6” 80/12 Universal Needle: Automatic Buttonhole Foot #3A BERNINA Presser Foot: Automatic Buttonhole Foot bernette Presser Foot: Note: Models 1008 & activa 210 do not make Automatic Buttonholes. Fold each fabric square in half to 3” x 6”; press. Insert the stabilizer between the layers. -
Page 19: Attaching Buttons
Technique #1 – With Thread Shank Optional: Use a glue stick to hold the button in place. BERNINA only: For a long shank, adjust the pin on Button Sew-On Foot #18 to the highest position. Note: A short shank is appropriate for dress-and blouse-weight fabrics;... -
Page 20: Stitching Zippers
Firm woven fabric, two pieces, 4” x 8” each and Fabric: 4”-7” neckline zipper 80/12 Universal Needle: Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C/1D and BERNINA Presser Foot: Zipper Feet #4 and Zipper Foot with Guide #14 Zigzag/Universal foot and bernette Presser Foot: Zipper Foot Attaching the Zipper to Garment Place fabric pieces right sides together. -
Page 21: Stitch, Function, And Foot Charts
Stitch Chart The following stitches are used in Workbook 1: Basic Operation. The chart gives the stitch number for each model (-- indicates that the stitch is not available). 8 Series artista aurora 3 Series activa classic bernette Stitch 640 635LE 440QE 350PE 1008... - Page 22 Machine Features & Functions The following features and functions are used in Workbook 1: Basic Operation. 8 Series artista aurora 3 Series activa mechanical bernette Feature/ Function 640 635LE 440QE 350PE 1008 92c 66 56 46 Automatic One- yes yes yes no Step Buttonhole Feed Dog yes yes yes yes...
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Page 23: Presser Foot Chart
The presser feet listed below are included with the purchase of each model as indicated on the chart (-- indicates that the presser foot is not included but may be available as an optional accessory). The BERNINA name and numbers are listed and if the bernette has a corresponding presser foot, it is indicated by the letter stamped on the top of the sole.