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Mastering the BERNINA BERNINA BERNINA BERNINA OWNER’S GUIDECLASS LETS START WITH THE BASICS 2500 SERIES WORKBOOK SECTION A 1999 BERNINA of America...
Match the Needle to the fabric and thread – Instruction Manual pg.___ Change the Needle often Using the Needle Inserter Loosening/re-tightening Needle screws TITCH ELECTION Selecting stitches Understanding the code – Instruction Manual pg.___ – S TITCH ELECTION 1999 BERNINA of America ANEL page 2...
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Thread the Center Needle -– Instruction Manual pg.___ The Needle Clamp Guide – Instruction Manual pg.___ Optional - Using the Quick Needle Threader from a BERNINA sewing machine. Thread the Left Needle – Instruction Manual pg.___ – Instruction Manual pg.___...
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Lift the Toe to place the fabric under the Presser Foot Lift the Presser Foot for thick fabric or when accurate fabric placement is needed. Chain off the fabric. Use the built in Thread Cutter to cut the Thread Chain. page 4 1999 BERNINA of America...
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Make any necessary tension adjustments and serge another row of stitching. Trim and mount the sample. FABRIC: Firm fabric 6” X 6” NEEDLES: 80/12 Universal THREAD: 4 cones of serger thread (yellow,green,blue,red) PRESSER FOOT: Standard 1999 BERNINA of America page 5...
Examine the sample. The Looper threads do not lock on the edge of the fabric. The Lower Looper thread is visible on the face of the fabric. The Looper threads are very loose. Label, trim, and mount the sample. 1999 BERNINA of America page 6...
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Upper Looper thread is visible on the back of the fabric. The Looper threads are very loose. Label, trim, and mount the sample. Turn the Stitch Selection Dial to “B” and then to “A” to return tensions to normal. 1999 BERNINA of America page 7...
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Serge the folded fabric, cutting off the fold. Examine the sample. The stitch is puckering the fabric. Label, trim, and mount the sample. Turn the Stitch Selection Dial to “B” and then to “A” to return tensions to normal. 1999 BERNINA of America page 8...
Compare the Stitch Length sample to the Balanced 4-thread sample to see how Stitch Length affects the balance of the Overlock stitch. Trim and mount the sample. Firm fabric 6” X 6” 80/12 Universal 4 cones of serger thread Standard 1999 BERNINA of America page 9...
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Compare the Cutting Width sample to the Balanced 4-thread sample to see how Cutting Width affects the balance of the Overlock stitch. Trim and mount the sample. FABRIC: Firm fabric 6” X 6” NEEDLES: 80/12 Universal THREAD: 4 cones of serger thread PRESSER FOOT: Standard 1999 BERNINA of America page 10...
Trim and mount the sample. 3 pieces ribbing each cut 2”cut the length of the fabric 5” cut the width of the fabric 80/12 Universal 4 cones of serger thread Standard Guide Workbook pg.___ 1999 BERNINA of America page 11...
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Compare the two stitchings to see how the Differential Feed settings can reduce fabric puckering. Trim and mount the sample. FABRICS THAT PUCKER Batiste 3” X 6” 80/12 Universal 4 cones of serger thread Standard 1999 BERNINA of America page 12...
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Differential Feed 2 & Stitch Length 4 & Increased Needle tension. Trim and mount the sample. Gathering and Easing Medium weight woven cotton 3” X 12” 80/12 Universal 4 cones of serger thread Standard 1999 BERNINA of America page 13...
If the Knife is up, rotate the Upper Knife down into the Cutting Position. Mount the sample. FABRIC: Medium weight cotton 4” X 6” NEEDLES: 80/12 Universal THREAD: 4 cones of serger thread PRESSER FOOT: Standard 1999 BERNINA of America page 14...
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Return the Knife to the normal Cutting Position. Return the Free-Arm/Cloth Plate Cover to the machine. Trim and mount the sample. Cut out FABRIC: NEEDLES: THREAD: PRESSER FOOT: Standard 1999 BERNINA of America Firm fabric 3” X 12” 80/12 Universal 4 cones of serger thread page 15...
! If you sew over pins and cut them or run into them with the serger Knives, both Knives should be replaced. ! Your Authorized BERNINA Technician will need to replace the Upper Knife for you. 1999 BERNINA of America...
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Check the upper edge of the Knife to see that it hasn’t shifted. Return the Presser Foot to the sewing position. Rotate the Upper Knife down into Cutting Position. NIFE , NOT ’ WNER S CLASSES 1999 BERNINA of America DURING YOUR page 17...
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Rotary Cutter Wavy Cutting blade BERNINA 14” ruler BERNINA Cutting Mat Fabric Glue Stick Large Eye Tapestry/Darning Needles Point Well Taken by Garbers and O'Brien Vacuum Cleaner Attachment 1” Wide Cosmetic Brush WISH LIST 1999 BERNINA of America page 18...
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Adjust Stitch Length to 2 for lightweight fabrics. Whenever possible work with opposing seams (one seam allowance pressed to the left and one seam allowance pressed to the right) as you join seamed pieces together. EAMING 1999 BERNINA Of America Section B - page1...
Type and weight of fabric Differential Feed–Instruction Manual pg.____ Stitch Length Needle Tension–Instruction Manual pg.____ Gathering to a piece of fabric Use the Gathering Attachment with other Presser Feet. – Instruction Sheet for Gathering Attachment 1999 BERNINA Of America Section B - page2...
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With the fold of the fabric against the Right Hand Seam Guide, serge the seam, cutting off exactly ” as you serge. Trim and mount the sample. Medium weight woven cotton 5” X 6” 80/12 Universal 4 cones of serger thread Standard 1999 BERNINA Of America ” seam. Section B - page3...
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3” (cut the stretch (across) the fabric) X 6” (cut the length of the fabric) 11/75 Stretch or Ballpoint 2 cones of serger thread (Needles) 2 cones of Woolly Nylon (Loopers) Standard 1999 BERNINA Of America Section B - page4...
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3” (cut the stretch (across) the fabric) X 6” (cut the length of the fabric) 11/75 Stretch or Ballpoint 2 cones of serger thread (Needles) 2 cones of Woolly Nylon (Loopers) Standard 1999 BERNINA Of America Section B - page5...
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Remove the fabric from under the Presser Foot and examine the seam. It will not stretch. The Twill Tape (Ribbon) has stabilized the seam. Trim and mount the sample. UILT UIDE 1999 BERNINA Of America Section B - page6...
Trim and mount the sample. Sweatshirt fleece 4” X 6” Ribbing 2½” (length) X 6” (width) 11/75 Stretch or Ballpoint 2 cones of serger thread (Needles) 2 cones of Woolly Nylon (Loopers) Standard 1999 BERNINA Of America Section B - page7...
The seam allowances will be opposing (flipped to “nest” into each other). Serge the remaining dark/light/dark strip to the light/dark/light strip. Press the seam allowances to the dark/light/dark strips. Trim thread tails and mount the sample on the next page. IMPLE ATCH LOCK 1999 BERNINA Of America Section B - page8...
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3 cut 2” X 4” ; 1 cut 2” X 5 ½” 4 pieces of cotton batting 3 cut 2” X 4”; 1 cut 2” X 5 ½” 80/12 Universal, Sharp, or Microtex 4 cones of serger thread Standard 1999 BERNINA Of America Section B - page10...
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Serge, open the layers to the top of the square, and press. Trim and mount the sample. Section B - page11 1999 BERNINA Of America...
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Medium weight woven cotton 3” X 12” 12” of ½” nylon or cotton braid elastic 80/12 Ballpoint or 11/75 Stretch 2 cones of serger thread (Needles) 2 cones of Woolly Nylon (Loopers) Elasticator 1999 BERNINA Of America Section B - page12...
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Trim and mount the sample. Section B - page13 1999 BERNINA Of America...
Increase tension on both Needles by moving the Tension Fine Tuning Levers up. Serge to the end of the fabric. ATHERING FABRIC Medium weight woven cotton 3” X 15” 80/12 Universal, Sharp or Microtex 4 cones of serger thread Standard 1999 BERNINA Of America Section B - page14...
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Mark the sample: with Differential Feed; with Differential Feed & SL4; with Differential Feed, SL4 & tighten Needle Tensions. Trim and mount the sample. Return all settings to normal. Section B - page15 1999 BERNINA Of America...
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Attachment and under the Presser Foot with the end of the 8” strip touching the Needles. ATHERING FABRIC TO ABRIC Medium weight woven cotton 3” X 14” Medium weight woven cotton 3” X 8” 80/12 Universal, Sharp or Microtex 4 cones of serger thread Standard 1999 BERNINA Of America Section B - page16...
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Serge the two strips together, gathering the lower strip as you sew. Trim and mount the sample. Return all settings to normal. Section B - page17 1999 BERNINA Of America...
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Raise the Roller Guide and insert the elastic into the slot at the front of the Presser Foot. Lower the Presser Foot and take a few stitches into the elastic. LASTICATOR RESSER 1999 BERNINA Of America Section B - page18...
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Excessive pressure on the elastic will bind the fabric feeding. Serge the elastic to the fabric gathering the fabric as you serge. Trim and mount the sample. Return all settings to normal. 1999 BERNINA Of America Section B - page19...
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½” Nylon Elastic ½” Cotton Braid Elastic Twill Tape Narrow Ribbon BERNINA Ironing System Pro Glide Plus Iron 6” Ruler/Gauge Rotary Cutter Rotary Cutter Guide Arm BERNINA Cutting Mat BERNINA 14” Ruler WISH LIST 1999 BERNINA Of America Section B - page20...
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EMMING - Instruction Manual pg._____ The Upper Looper thread is visible. Woolly Nylon in the Upper Looper “fills in” like a sewing machine satin stitch. Stitch Selection Lever/Rolled Hem disengages the Stitch Finger. Position “C” on the Stitch Display Panel Automatic Tension Adjustment for Rolled Edge - Instruction Manual pg._____...
- Instruction Manual for Cording Foot Swing-Out Presser Foot for easy “threading” of the Presser Foot Nylon fishing line for a Bias Ruffle Wire for Wired Edge Fabrics Gimp Cord for gathering heavy fabrics 1999 BERNINA Of America Section C - page 2...
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Fold the fabric in half to 2 ½” X 6”. Serge along the folded edge of the fabric. Trim and mount the sample. Medium weight fabric 5” X 6” 80/12 Universal 3 cones of serger thread Standard 1999 BERNINA Of America Section C - page 3...
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Turn the Stitch Selection Dial to “A” on the Stitch Display Panel. Serge finish one 5” raw edge on each piece of fabric. Using your BERNINA sewing machine and a standard the two pieces of fabric together along the serged edges.
Repeat the turning procedure and continue serging. Mount the sample on the next page. 2 pieces of firm woven fabric 4” X 5” 80/12 Universal 3 cones of serger thread Standard 1999 BERNINA Of America Section C - page 5...
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Option I Option II Section C - page 6 1999 BERNINA Of America...
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Fold the fabric in half to 2 ½” X 6”. Serge along the folded edge of the fabric. Trim and mount the sample. Light weight fabric 5” X 6” 80/12 Universal 3 cones of serger thread Standard 1999 BERNINA Of America Section C - page 7...
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Turn the Stitch Selection Dial to “A” on the Stitch Display Panel. Serge finish one 5” raw edge on each piece of fabric. Using your BERNINA sewing machine and a standard two pieces of fabric together along the serged edges.
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Return the Upper Knife to Cutting Position. Trim and mount the sample on the next page. 2 pieces of firm woven cotton 3” X 4” 80/12 Universal 3 cones of serger thread Standard 1999 BERNINA Of America Section C - page 9...
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Option I Use this technique on continuous plackets for sleeves and back neck openings. Option II Section C - page 10 1999 BERNINA Of America...
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Return the Stitch Selection Lever/Rolled Hem to normal (push the lever away from you). Return the Differential Feed Dial to “N” (normal). Trim and mount the sample. Batiste 5” X 6” 80/12 Universal 3 cones of serger thread Standard 1999 BERNINA Of America Section C - page 11...
After stitching the tube, gently pull on the Thread Chain and turn the tube right side out. Mount the sample. Tricot 2” X 6” 75 Stretch or Ballpoint 3 cones of Metrolene serger thread Standard 1999 BERNINA Of America Section C - page 12...
Serge the hem, keeping the fold of the fabric against the Fabric Guide. Press the hem. Trim and mount the sample. LIND Cotton jersey 5” X 6” 80/12 Universal 3 cones of serger thread Blind Stitch Foot 1999 BERNINA Of America Section C - page 13...
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Serge the hem, keeping the fold of the fabric against the Fabric Guide. Press the hem. Trim and mount the sample. ICKED OR RAPERY LIND Medium weight cotton 5” X 6” 80/12 Universal 3 cones of serger thread Blind Stitch Foot 1999 BERNINA Of America Section C - page 14...
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Return the Stitch Selection Lever/Rolled Hem to the normal sewing position (away from you). Trim and mount the sample. Decorative Tucks Batiste 3½” X 6” 70/10 Sharp or Microtex 3 cones of Isacord thread Blind Stitch Foot 1999 BERNINA Of America Section C - page 15...
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Gently pull the lace flat and press. Trim and mount the sample. LACE TO LACE 2 pieces of flat edging lace 6” long 70/10 Sharp or Microtex 3 cones of Isacord Blind Stitch Foot 1999 BERNINA Of America Section C - page 16...
Return the Stitch Selection Lever/Rolled Hem to normal sewing position (away from you). Trim and mount the sample. Medium weight woven cotton fabric 3” X 6” 80/12 Universal 2 cones of serger thread 1 cone of Woolly Nylon Standard 1999 BERNINA Of America Section C - page 17...
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Return the Stitch Selection Lever/Rolled Hem to normal sewing position (away from you). Return Stitch Length to normal. Trim and mount the sample. ORDING BIAS RUFFLE 1999 BERNINA Of America Section C - page 18...
WIRED EDGE FABRIC Medium weight cotton 3” X 18” 80/12 Universal 2 cones of serger thread 1 cone of Woolly Nylon 28 gauge floral wire Cording Foot DO NOT USE THE SERGER KNIVES. 1999 BERNINA Of America Section C - page 19...
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Pull the fabric flat. If it does not lay flat, move the Right Hand Seam Guide towards the Left Needle and try again. Press, trim and mount the sample. (Upper Looper) 1999 BERNINA Of America Section C - page 21...
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Aqua Film, Solvy , or Aqua Solve Water Soluble Stabilizer Seams Great (Bias Cut Tricot) Seam Sealant BERNINA Ironing System Pro Glide Plus Iron 6” Ruler/Gauge Rotary cutter BERNINA Cutting Mat BERNINA 14” ruler WISH LIST 1999 BERNINA Of America Section C - page 22...
Position “B” on the Stitch Selection Display Panel Automatic Tension Adjustment for lighter decorative threads Use the Deco Guide to bypass tension disks for heavier threads OOPER ONVERTER – Instruction Manual pg.__ 1999 BERNINA Of America Section D - page 1...
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Cording Guide – Instructional Manual for Multi-Purpose Foot with Guide Correctly feeds cording under the Presser Foot Use with the Gathering Attachment Gather and cord in one operation – Instructional Manual for Multi-Purpose Foot 1999 BERNINA Of America Section D - page 2...
Trim and mount the sample. Cotton or nylon Lycra 5” X 6” 80/12 stretch or 11/75 ballpoint 2 cones of serger thread (Needles) 1 cone of Woolly Nylon (Lower Looper) Standard 1999 BERNINA Of America Section D - page 3...
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Cotton or nylon Lycra 3” X 6” 12” of ½” nylon or cotton braid elastic 80/12 stretch or 11/75 ballpoint 2 cones of serger thread (Needles) 1 cone of Woolly Nylon (Lower Looper) Elasticator Foot 1999 BERNINA Of America Section D - page 4...
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Left Needle and try again. Press, trim and mount the sample. Medium weight cotton 4” X 6” 80/12 Universal 1 cone of serger thread (Needle) 1 cone Jeans Stitch (Lower Looper) Standard 1999 BERNINA Of America Section D - page 5...
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90/14 Universal 1 cone of serger thread (Needle) 1 cone of each of the following: YLI Pearl Crown Rayon Madeira Glamour or YLI Candlelight Madeira Décor or YLI Designer 6 Standard 1999 BERNINA Of America Section D - page 6...
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Pearl Crown Rayon Glamour or Candlelight Décor or Designer 6 Section D - page 7 1999 BERNINA Of America...
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Return the Stitch Selection Lever/Rolled Hem to normal sewing position (away from you). Press, trim, and mount the sample. Batiste 3” X 6” 70/10 Sharp or Microtex 2 cones of Metrolene serger thread Standard 1999 BERNINA Of America Section D - page 8...
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Press and mount the sample. WRAPPED EDGE Heavy wool or polar fleece 4” X 5” 80/12 Universal 1 cone of serger thread (Needle) 1 cone of Jeans Stitch (Lower Looper) Standard in the Lower Looper. 1999 BERNINA Of America Section D - page 9...
Trim and mount the sample. OVERED ORDED IPING Medium weight cotton bias strip 2” X 8” 12” of ” cotton cording 80/12 Universal 4 cones of serger thread Multi-Purpose Foot with Guide 1999 BERNINA Of America Section D - page 10...
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Medium weight woven cotton bias strip 2” X 8” Medium weight woven cotton 3” X 8” 12” of ” cotton cording 80/12 Universal 4 cones of serger thread Multi-Purpose Foot with Guide 1999 BERNINA Of America ORDED IPING Section D - page 11...
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Medium weight woven cotton bias strip 2” X 8” Medium weight woven cotton 3” X 18” 12” of ” cotton cording 80/12 Universal 4 cones of serger thread Multi-Purpose Foot with Guide 1999 BERNINA Of America Section D - page 12...
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Pull the fabric flat. Trim and mount the sample. TRUNG EADS Medium weight fabric 4” X 6” 10” of plastic pre-strung beads (4mm) 80/12 Universal 3 cones of serger thread Multi-Purpose Foot 1999 BERNINA Of America Section D - page 14...
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Serger Library Feet-ures BERNINA Ironing System Pro Glide Plus Iron 6” ruler/gauge Pearls-By-The-Yard (3mm-4mm) Seam Sealant WISH LIST XPERIMENT color________ color________ color________ color________ color________ color________ color________ color________ color________ color________ color________ color________ 1999 BERNINA Of America Section D - page 15...
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Second - Right Needle Third - Center Needle Fourth - Left Needle Raise the Presser Foot to open the Tension Disks. HAIN TITCH – Instruction Manual pg.___ – Instruction Manual pg.___ HAIN TITCH 1999 BERNINA Of America Section E - page 1...
When first threading always start with the Needle in the fabric Once the chain has been sewn you can stitch on to and off of the fabric Chain off the fabric Use the Built-In Thread Cutter to cut the Thread Chain 1999 BERNINA Of America Section E - page 2...
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Following the directions on page___ in the Instruction manual, secure the thread tail. Trim and mount the sample. Medium weight cotton 3” X 6” 80/12 universal 4 cones of serger thread (yellow, green, brown, purple) Cover Stitch or Standard 1999 BERNINA Of America Section E - page 3...
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Lift the Presser Foot and remove the fabric from under the Presser Foot. Trim and mount the sample. ELLED Medium weight cotton twill 4” X 6” 90/14 universal 4 cones of serger thread Cover Stitch or Standard 1999 BERNINA Of America Section E - page 4...
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Disengage the Wiper and pull the Wiper Activating Lever away from the Needle Bar to return the serger to 4-thread Cover Stitch. Medium weight cotton 5” X 6” 80/12 universal 5 cones of serger thread Standard 1999 BERNINA Of America Section E - page 5...
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Lift the Presser Foot and remove the fabric from under the Presser Foot. Trim and mount the sample. Medium weight cotton denim 3” X 6” 90/14 universal 3 cones of serger thread Cover Stitch or Standard 1999 BERNINA Of America Section E - page 6...
Lift the Presser Foot and remove the fabric from under the Presser Foot. Trim and mount the sample. OVEN ABRIC Medium weight woven cotton 5” X 6” 80/12 Universal 3 cones of serger thread Cover Stitch or Standard 1999 BERNINA Of America Section E - page 7...
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Bar to return the serger to 3-thread Cover Stitch. Medium weight woven cotton 5” X 6” 90/14 universal 2 cones of serger thread (Needles) 2 spool of Jeans Stitch (Looper and wiper) Standard 1999 BERNINA Of America in the Looper. Section E - page 8...
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Trim and mount the sample. ABRIC Cotton jersey (T-shirt) 5” X 6” 80/12 Stretch or Ballpoint 2 cones of serger thread (Needles) 1 cone of Woolly Nylon (Looper) Cover Stitch or Standard 1999 BERNINA Of America Section E - page 9...
Trim the fabric from beneath the lace and mount the sample. TTACHING Medium weight woven cotton 3” X 6” 8” of 1” wide edging lace 80/12 Universal 3 cones of serger thread Cover Stitch 1999 BERNINA Of America Section E - page 10...
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Disengage the Wiper and pull the Wiper Activating Lever away from the Needle Bar to return the serger to a 2.5mm 3-thread Cover Stitch. medium weight woven cotton 4” X 6” 80/12 Universal 4 cones of serger thread Standard 1999 BERNINA Of America Section E - page 11...
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Following the directions on page___ in the Instruction manual, secure the thread tail. Trim and mount the sample. 2 pieces of medium weight cotton 1½” X 6” 80/12 universal 2 cones of serger thread Cover Stitch or Standard 1999 BERNINA Of America ” mark Section E - page 12...
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Chain Stitch the binding to the quilted fabric. Trim and mount the sample. Prequilted fabric 3” X 6” 20” of wide pre-folded bias binding 80/12 universal 2 or 3 cones of serger thread Cover Stitch 1999 BERNINA Of America Adhesive Section E - page 13...
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Medium weight cotton denim 6” X 6” Tear Away Stabilizer 6x6” 80/12 universal 1 cone of serger thread 3 cones of Isacord 1 spool of Sulky or Madeira Metallic thread Cover Stitch or Standard 1999 BERNINA Of America Section E - page 14...
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Temporary Spray Adhesive Bias tape Bias tape makers BERNINA Ironing System Pro Glide Plus Iron 6” ruler/gauge Rotary cutter BERNINA Cutting Mat BERNINA 14” ruler WISH LIST OVERS AND HAINS 1999 BERNINA Of America Section E - page 16...
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