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BERNINA
M A S T E R Y
B O O K
S E R I E S
OV E R LO C K E R
WORKBOOK #1 – BASIC SERGER USE
For BERNIN A O verlo cker L 8 9 0
122920 ©2021 BERNINA of America. 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.

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  • Page 1 For BERNIN A O verlo cker L 8 9 0 122920 ©2021 BERNINA of America. 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

    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 �������������������������������������������������������������������...
  • Page 3 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�...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    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...

  • Page 5: Preparing To Stitch

    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.

  • Page 6: Basic Navigation

    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).
  • Page 7 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.

  • Page 8: Personalize The Machine

    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.

  • Page 9: Selecting A Stitch (Direct Stitch Selection)

    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.

  • Page 10: Manual Settings

    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.

  • Page 11: Stitch View

    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.
  • Page 12 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.
  • Page 13 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.

  • Page 14: Balanced 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 BALANCED STITCH Firm fabric, 10” x 10” 80/12 ELX705 4 Spools Serger Thread (B, R, G, Y)

  • Page 15: Tension Settings: Upper Looper Thread Tensions

    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 TENSION SETTINGS: UPPER LOOPER THREAD TENSIONS Firm fabric such as muslin, 10" x 10"...

  • Page 16: Tension Settings: Lower Looper Thread Tensions

    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 TENSION SETTINGS: LOWER LOOPER THREAD TENSIONS Firm fabric such as muslin, 10" x 10"...

  • Page 17: Tension Settings: Right Needle Thread Tensions

    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 TENSION SETTINGS: RIGHT NEEDLE THREAD TENSIONS Firm fabric such as muslin, 10" x 10"...

  • Page 18: Tension Settings: Left Needle Thread Tensions

    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 TENSION SETTINGS: LEFT NEEDLE THREAD TENSIONS Firm fabric such as muslin, 10" x 10"...

  • Page 19: Stitch Length

    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)

  • Page 20: Cutting Width

    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)

  • Page 21: Understanding Differential Feed

    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.

  • Page 22: Differential Feed: Stretchy Fabrics

    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 DIFFERENTIAL FEED: STRETCHY FABRICS Jersey Knit, two pieces 10" x 10" 80/12 ELX705...

  • Page 23: 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 PERSONAL MEMORY Select the Personal Memory tab. Touch the Save to Folder icon.

  • Page 24: 3-Thread Overlock Stitch-Wide

    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)

  • Page 25: 3-Thread Flatlock - Wide

    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)

  • Page 26: 3-Thread Overlock Stitch Narrow

    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)

  • Page 27: 3-Thread Flatlock - Narrow

    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)

  • Page 28: 3-Thread Rolled Hem

    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 ROLLED HEM Firm fabric, 10" x 10" 80/12 ELX705 3 Spools Serger Thread (B, R, G)

  • Page 29: 2-Thread Rolled Hem

    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)

  • Page 30: 2-Thread Flatlock - Narrow

    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)

  • Page 31: 2-Thread Blanket Stitch Narrow

    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 BLANKET STITCH NARROW Fleece fabric, 5" x 10" 5" x 10" SticH20...

  • Page 32: Overlocker Techniques: Securing Seams

    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)

  • Page 33: Overlocker Techniques: Inside Corner

    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)
  • Page 34 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)
  • Page 35 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.
  • Page 36 • 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...
  • Page 37 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)

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