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  • Page 1 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC OWNER’S WORKBOOK BERNINA 6/01/02 ® 1200DA/1300DC/1 ASTERING...
  • Page 2 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® Table of Contents SECTION A Pages 3-17 Let’s Start With The Basics SECTION B Pages 18-37 4-Thread Techniques SECTION C Pages 38-59 3-Thread Techniques SECTION D Pages 60-74 Let’s Experiment SECTION E Pages 75-89...
  • Page 3 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC OWNER’S WORKBOOK Section A Let’s Start With The Basics BERNINA 6/01/02 ® 1200DA/1300DC/3 ASTERING...
  • Page 4 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® SECTION A Let’s Start With The Basics Machine Set-Up • Identifying the serger parts – Owner’s manual pg__ • Attaching the Foot Control and Power Cord – Owner's manual pg.____ • Assembling Thread Stand – Owner's manual pg.___ •...
  • Page 5 • Serger knives cut fabric as it is serged; as with scissors, repeated use can dull them. If knives begin to “chew” instead of cut, consider replacing the lower knife. • If you serge over pins, repalce both knives. • An authorized BERNINA ® technician will need to replace a dull upper knife.
  • Page 6 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® TENSION THEORY Balanced 4-Thread Stitch Fabric: Firm fabric, 6” x 6” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: 4 cones of serger thread (yellow, red, green, blue) Presser Foot: Standard Stitch: #1 (4-thread overlock) Owner’s manual pg.___ •...

  • Page 7: Adjusting Tensions

    ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® ADJUSTING TENSIONS Fabric: 6 pieces of firm fabric, 6” x 6” each 1 piece of lightweight cotton, 3” x 4” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: 4 cones of serger thread (yellow, red, green, blue) Presser Foot:...
  • Page 8 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® Upper Looper - Increased Tension • Adjust the upper looper thread tension dial to 7 to increase the tension on the looper thread. • Serge the third piece of folded fabric, cutting off the fold.
  • Page 9 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® Right Needle • Adjust the right needle thread tension dial to decrease (down) the tension on the needle thread. • Serge the fifth piece of folded fabric, cutting off the fold. • Examine the sample. The needle thread forms large loops on the back of the fabric.

  • Page 10: Stitch Length Adjustment

    ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® STITCH LENGTH ADJUSTMENT Fabric: Firm fabric, 6” x 6” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: 4 cones of serger thread Presser Foot: Standard Stitch: #1 (4-thread overlock) • Owner’s manual pg.___ • Fold fabric in half to 3” x 6”.
  • Page 11 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® CUTTING WIDTH ADJUSTMENT Fabric: Firm fabric, 6” x 6” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: 4 cones of serger thread (yellow, red, green, blue) Presser Foot: Standard Stitch: #1 (4-thread overlock) • Owner’s manual pg.___ • Fold the fabric in half to be 3” x 6”.
  • Page 12 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® DIFFERENTIAL FEED Fabrics That Stretch Fabric: 3 pieces of ribbing, 5” (width) x 2” each (length) Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: 4 cones of serger thread Presser Foot: Standard Stitch: #1 (4-thread overlock stitch) • Owner’s manual pg.___ •...
  • Page 13 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® DIFFERENTIAL FEED Fabrics That Pucker Fabric: Batiste, 3” x 6” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: 4 cones of serger thread Presser Foot: Standard Stitch: #1 (4-thread overlock stitch) • Owner’s manual pg.___ • Thread the serger for a four thread overlock stitch.
  • Page 14 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® Increased needle tensions SL 4mm SL 4mm Diff. Feed 2 Diff. Feed 2 Diff. Feed 2 DIFFERENTIAL FEED Gathering and Easing Fabric: Medium weight cotton, 3” x 12” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: 4 cones of serger thread...

  • Page 15: Securing Serged Seams

    ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® SECURING SERGED SEAMS Fabric: Medium weight cotton, 4” x 6” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: 4 cones of serger thread Presser Foot: Standard Stitch: #1 (4-thread overlock stitch) • Owner’s manual pg.___ • Thread the serger for a 4-thread balanced overlock stitch.
  • Page 16 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® SERGING A TUBULAR PROJECT Fabric: Firm cotton, 3” x 12” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: 4 cones of serger thread Presser Foot: Standard Stitch: #1 (4-thread overlock stitch) • Owner’s manual pg.___ • Thread the serger for a 4-thread balanced overlock stitch.
  • Page 17 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® WISH LIST Let’s Start With The Basics Feet-ures, Unit M Serger Technique Reference Book Carrying Case Serger Cone Thread color________ color________ color________ color________ Needles size____ and type___ size____ and type____ size____ and type____ size____ and type____...
  • Page 18 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC OWNER’S WORKBOOK Section B 4-Thread Techniques BERNINA 6/01/02 ® 1200DA/1300DC/18 ASTERING...
  • Page 19 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® SECTION B 4-Thread Techniques General Construction Seaming • Use a 4-thread Overlock stitch for most fabrics - The right needle stitching helps to prevent fabric rolling within the stitch and keeps the seam flat.
  • Page 20 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® 4 THREAD OVERLOCK SEAM Fabric: Medium weight, 5” x 6” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: 4 cones of serger thread Presser Foot: Standard Stitch: #1 (4-thread overlock stitch) • Owner’s manual pg.___ • Thread the serger for a 4-thread balanced overlock stitch.
  • Page 21 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® SEAMING KNIT FABRICS Presser Foot Pressure Fabric: 2 pieces cotton single knit jersey, 3” x 6” (stretch across the 3” side) Needle: 11/75 Stretch or Ballpoint Thread: 2 cones of serger thread (needles) 2 cones of Woolly Nylon (loopers)
  • Page 22 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® SEAMING KNIT FABRICS Differential Feed Fabric: 2 pieces cotton single knit jersey, 3” x 6” (stretch across the 3” side) Needle: 11/75 Stretch or Ballpoint Thread: 2 cones of serger thread (needles) 2 cones of Woolly Nylon (loopers)
  • Page 23 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® SEAMING KNIT FABRICS Presser Foot Tape Guide Fabric: 2 pieces cotton single knit jersey, 2” x 6” (stretch across the 2” side) 8” of ¼” twill tape or ribbon Needle: 11/75 Stretch or Ballpoint...
  • Page 24 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® ATTACHING RIBBING Fabric: Sweatshirt fleece, 4” x 6” Ribbing, 6” (width) x 2½” (length) Needle: 11/75 Stretch or Ballpoint Thread: 2 cones of serger thread (needles) 2 cones of Woolly Nylon (loopers) Presser Foot:...

  • Page 25: Serger Piecing

    ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® SERGER PIECING Fabric: 3 strips of medium weight cotton fabric cut 1¾” x 4” 3 strips of contrasting medium weight cotton cut 1¾” x 4” Needle: 80/12 Universal, Sharp, or Microtex Thread: 4 cones of serger thread...
  • Page 26 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® SERGER PIECING BERNINA 6/01/02 ® 1200DA/1300DC/26 ASTERING...
  • Page 27 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® REVERSIBLE QUILTING Fabric: Cut the following from cotton fabrics, muslin, and batting: 3 pieces 2” x 4”; 1 piece 2” x 5 ½” Needle: 80/12 Universal, Sharp, or Microtex Thread: 4 cones of serger thread...
  • Page 28 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® REVERSIBLE QUILTING BERNINA 6/01/02 ® 1200DA/1300DC/28 ASTERING...
  • Page 29 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® ELASTICATOR FOOT Fabric: Medium weight cotton, 3” x 12” 12” of ½” nylon or cotton braid elastic Needle: 11/75 Stretch or Ballpoint Thread: 2 cones of serger thread (needles) 2 cones of Woolly Nylon (loopers)
  • Page 30 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® ELASTICATOR FOOT BERNINA 6/01/02 ® 1200DA/1300DC/30 ASTERING...
  • Page 31 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® THE GATHERING ATTACHMENT Gathering Fabric Fabric: Medium weight cotton, 3” x 15” Needle: 80/12 Universal, Sharp, or Microtex Thread: 4 cones of serger thread Presser Foot: Standard Attachments: Gathering Attachment (optional accessory) Stitch: #1 (4-thread overlock stitch) •...
  • Page 32 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® THE GATHERING ATTACHMENT BERNINA 6/01/02 ® 1200DA/1300DC/32 ASTERING...
  • Page 33 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® THE GATHERING ATTACHMENT Gathering Fabric to Fabric Fabric: Medium weight cotton, 3” x 14” Medium weight cotton, 3” x 8” Needle: 80/12 Universal, Sharp, or Microtex Thread: 4 cones of serger thread Presser Foot:...
  • Page 34 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® THE GATHERING ATTACHMENT BERNINA 6/01/02 ® 1200DA/1300DC/34 ASTERING...
  • Page 35 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® THE GATHERING ATTACHMENT With the Elasticator Foot Fabric: Medium weight cotton, 3” x 18” 12” of ½” nylon or cotton braid elastic Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: 4 cones of serger thread Presser Foot: Elasticator...
  • Page 36 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® THE GATHERING ATTACHMENT BERNINA 6/01/02 ® 1200DA/1300DC/36 ASTERING...
  • Page 37 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® WISH LIST 4-Thread Techniques Feet-ures, Unit M Serger Technique Reference Book Woolly Nylon thread color________ color________ Needles Ballpoint size____ size____ Stretch size____ size____ Microtex size____ size____ Sharp size____ size____ Universal size____ size____ Elasticator Foot Gathering Attachment ½”...
  • Page 38 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC OWNER’S WORKBOOK Section C 3-Thread Techniques BERNINA 6/01/02 ® 1200DA/1300DC/38 ASTERING...
  • Page 39 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® SECTION C 3-Thread Techniques Wide Overlock Stitch - Owner's manual pg._____ • Left Needle only • Used for: Seaming stretchy knit fabrics, finishing woven edges, and serging outside corners. Narrow Overlock Stitch - Owner's manual pg._____ •...
  • Page 40 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® THREE THREAD OVERLOCK (5mm-7mm - Left Needle) Seam Fabric: Medium weight fabric, 5” x 6” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: 3 cones of serger thread Presser Foot: Standard Stitch: #3 (wide 3-thread overlock) • Using the small screwdriver and brush/needle insertion tool, remove the right needle.

  • Page 41: Three Thread Overlock

    • Serge one 5” raw edge on each piece of fabric. Optional: For added support, wrap the fabric edge with strips of bias cut tricot or water soluble stabilizer before serging. • Using your BERNINA ® sewing machine and a standard ”...

  • Page 42: Outside Corners

    ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® OUTSIDE CORNERS Fabric: 2 pieces of firm fabric, 4” x 5” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: 3 cones of serger thread Presser Foot: Standard Stitch: #3 (wide 3-thread overlock) • Owner’s manual pg.___ • Set the serger for a wide 3-thread overlock stitch (left needle).
  • Page 43 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® OUTSIDE CORNERS PTION PTION BERNINA 6/01/02 ® 1200DA/1300DC/43 ASTERING...
  • Page 44 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® THREE THREAD OVERLOCK (3mm-5mm - Right Needle) Seam Fabric: Lightweight fabric, 5” x 6” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: 3 cones of serger thread Presser Foot: Standard Stitch: #4 (narrow 3-thread overlock) • Using the small screwdriver and brush/needle insertion tool, remove the left needle.
  • Page 45 • Serge one 5” raw edge on each piece of fabric. Optional: For added support, wrap the fabric edge with strips of bias cut tricot or water soluble stabilizer before serging. • Using your BERNINA ® sewing machine and a standard ”...

  • Page 46: Inside Corners

    ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® INSIDE CORNERS Fabric: 2 pieces of firm fabric, 3” x 4” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: 3 cones of serger thread Presser Foot: Standard Stitch: #4 (narrow 3-thread overlock) • Owner’s manual pg.___ • Set the serger for a narrow 3-thread overlock stitch (right needle).
  • Page 47 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® INSIDE CORNERS PTION PTION BERNINA 6/01/02 ® 1200DA/1300DC/47 ASTERING...
  • Page 48 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® THREE THREAD NARROW SEAM Fabric: Batiste, 5” x 6” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: 3 cones of serger thread Presser Foot: Standard Stitch: #7 (narrow 3-thread seam) • Owner’s manual pg.___ • Following the diagrams in the Owner’s manual, thread the serger for a narrow 3-thread seam stitch (right needle) with the stitch finger retracted.

  • Page 49: Turning Tubes

    ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® TURNING TUBES Fabric: Tricot, 2” x 6” Needle: 75 Stretch Ballpoint Thread: 3 cones of serger thread Presser Foot: Standard Stitch: #7 (narrow 3-thread seam) • Owner’s manual pg.___ • Set the serger for a narrow 3-thread seam stitch (right needle) with the stitch finger retracted.
  • Page 50 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® BLINDSTITCH FOOT Blind Hem Fabric: Cotton Jersey, 5” x 6” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: 3 cones of serger thread Presser Foot: Blindstitch Foot (optional accessory) Stitch: #6 (narrow 3-thread flatlock) • Owner’s manual pg.___ •...

  • Page 51: Blindstitch Foot

    ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® BLINDSTITCH FOOT Hand-picked or Drapery Blind Hem Fabric: Medium weight fabric, 5” x 6” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: 3 cones of serger thread Presser Foot: Blindstitch Foot (optional accessory) Stitch: #6 (narrow 3-thread flatlock) •...
  • Page 52 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® BLINDSTITCH FOOT Decorative Tucks Fabric: Batiste, 3” x 6” Needle: 70/10 Sharp or Microtex Thread: 3 cones of serger thread Presser Foot: Blindstitch Foot (optional accessory) Stitch: #4 (narrow 3-thread overlock) • Owner’s manual pg.___ •...
  • Page 53 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® BLINDSTITCH FOOT Joining Lace to Lace Fabric: 2 pieces of flat edging lace, 6” each Needle: 70/10 Sharp or Microtex Thread: 3 cones of serger thread Presser Foot: Blindstitch Foot (optional accessory) Stitch: #6 (narrow 3-thread flatlock) •...
  • Page 54 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® THREE THREAD ROLLED HEM Fabric: Medium weight fabric, 3” x 6” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: 2 cones of serger thread 1 cone of Woolly Nylon Presser Foot: Standard Stitch: #8 (3-thread rolled edge) • Owner’s manual pg.___ •...
  • Page 55 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® CORDING FOOT Bias Ruffle Fabric: Medium weight fabric, 3” x 8”, cut on bias Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: 2 cones of serger thread 1 cone of Woolly Nylon Nylon fishing line, 15-20 lb. test...
  • Page 56 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® CORDING FOOT Wire-Edged Fabric Fabric: Medium weight fabric, 3” x 18” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: 2 cones of serger thread 1 cone of Woolly Nylon 28 gauge floral wire Presser Foot: Cording Foot (optional accessory)
  • Page 57 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® CORDING FOOT Wire-edged Fabric BERNINA 6/01/02 ® 1200DA/1300DC/57 ASTERING...
  • Page 58 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® THREE THREAD FLATLOCK Fabric: Sweatshirt fleece, 4” x 6” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: 2 cones of serger thread Ò 1 cone of Jeans Stitch by YLI Presser Foot: Standard Stitch: #5 (wide 3-thread flatlock) •...
  • Page 59 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® WISH LIST 3-Thread Techniques Serger Technique Reference Book Feet-ures, Unit M Woolly Nylon Thread color________ color________ color________ color________ Isacord Thread color________ color________ color________ color________ ® Jeans Stitch Thread color________ color________ color________ color________ Needles Microtex...
  • Page 60 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC OWNER’S WORKBOOK Section D Let’s Experiment BERNINA 6/01/02 ® 1200DA/1300DC/60 ASTERING...
  • Page 61 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® SECTION D Let’s Experiment Installing the Upper Looper Converter Owner’s manual pg__ • Turn the handwheel to bring the upper looper to its lowest position before attaching the 2-thread Adapter • Used for specialty stitches: 3-Thread Super Stretch Stitch, 2-Thread Wrapped Stitch, 2-Thread Flatlock,...
  • Page 62 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® THREE THREAD SUPER STRETCH STITCH Fabric: Cotton or nylon Lycra, 5” x 6” Needle: 80/12 Stretch or 11/75 Ballpoint Thread: 2 cones of serger thread 1 cone of Woolly Nylon Presser Foot: Standard Stitch: #2 (3-thread super stretch) •...

  • Page 63: Super Stretch Stitch

    ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® ATTACHING ELASTIC WITH THE SUPER STRETCH STITCH Fabric: Cotton or nylon Lycra, 3” x 6” 12” of nylon or cotton elastic braid elastic Needle: 80/12 Stretch or 11/75 Ballpoint Thread: 2 cones of serger thread...
  • Page 64 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® TWO THREAD FLATLOCK STITCH Fabric: Medium weight cotton, 4” x 6” Needle: 80/12 Stretch Thread: 1 cone of serger thread ® 1 cone of Jeans Stitch Presser Foot: Standard Stitch: #11(wide flatlock) or #12 (narrow flatlock) •...
  • Page 65 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® SERGING WITH HEAVY DECORATIVE THREADS Fabric: 3 pieces medium weight cotton, 4” x 6” each Needle: 90/14 Stretch Thread: 1 cone of serger thread 1 cone of each of the following: Pearl Crown Rayon, Candlelight,...
  • Page 66 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® Pearl Crown Rayon Candlelight Designer 6 BERNINA 6/01/02 ® 1200DA/1300DC/66 ASTERING...
  • Page 67 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® TWO THREAD ROLLED HEM Fabric: Batiste, 3” x 6” Needle: 70/10 Sharp or Microtex Thread: 2 cones of lightweight serger thread Presser Foot: Standard Stitch: #13 (2-thread rolled edge) • Owner’s manual pg.___ • Attach the 2-thread adapter to the upper looper.
  • Page 68 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® WRAPPED EDGE Fabric: Heavy wool or polar fleece, 5” x 6” Needle: 80/12 Stretch Thread: 1 cone of serger thread ® 1 cone of Jeans Stitch Presser Foot: Standard Stitch: #9 (wide wrapped edge) or #10 (narrow wrapped edge) •...
  • Page 69 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® MULTI-PURPOSE FOOT Corded Piping Fabric: Medium weight cotton bias strip, 2” x 8” 12” of ” cotton cording Needle: 80/12 Stretch Thread: 4 cones of serger thread Presser Foot: Multi-Purpose Foot with Guide (optional accessory)
  • Page 70 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® MULTI-PURPOSE FOOT Creating and Attaching Corded Piping Fabric: Medium weight cotton bias strip, 2” x 8” Medium weight cotton, 3” x 8” 12” of ” cotton cording Needle: 80/12 Stretch Thread: 4 cones of serger thread...
  • Page 71 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® MULTI-PURPOSE FOOT With The Gathering Attachment Fabric: Medium weight cotton bias strip, 2” x 8” Medium weight cotton, 3” x 8” 12” of ” cotton cording Needle: 80/12 Stretch Thread: 4 cones of serger thread...
  • Page 72 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® MULTIPURPOSE FOOT With The Gathering Attachment BERNINA 6/01/02 ® 1200DA/1300DC/72 ASTERING...
  • Page 73 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® MULTI-PURPOSE FOOT Attaching Pre-Strung Beads Fabric: Medium weight, 4” x 6” 10” of plastic, pre-strung beads (4mm) Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: 3 cones of serger thread Presser Foot: Multi-Purpose Foot (optional accessory) Stitch: #6 (narrow 3-thread flatlock) •...
  • Page 74 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1200DA/1300DC BERNINA ® WISH LIST Let’s Experiment Elasticator Foot Multi-Purpose Foot with Guide Right Seam Guide Gathering Attachment Serger Technique Reference Book Woolly Nylon thread color________ color________ color________ YLI Jeans Stitch ® color________ color________ YLI Pearl Crown Rayon...
  • Page 75 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1300DC BERNINA ® ASTERING BERNINA ® 1300DC OWNER’S WORKBOOK Section E Cover and Chain (1300DC only) BERNINA 6/01/02 ® 1300DC/75 ASTERING...
  • Page 76 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1300DC BERNINA ® SECTION E Cover and Chain Conversion To Cover/Chain Stitch • Conversion – Owner’s manual pg__ and Quick Reference Card • The Converter Arm – Owner's manual pg.____ - Disengages the Upper Looper shaft - Removing the Knife Guard – Owner's manual pg.___ •...
  • Page 77 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1300DC BERNINA ® Threading For 5-Thread Stitch Owner's manual pg.___ • Threading Order - First – Upper Looper - Second – Lower Looper - Third – Overlock Needle - Fourth – Chain Looper - Fifth - Chain Needle The Threading Path Owner's manual pg.___...
  • Page 78 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1300DC BERNINA ® Mock Flat Felled Seam Fabric: Medium weight cotton twill, 4” x 6” Needle: 90/14 Universal Thread: 4 cones of serger thread Presser Foot: Coverstitch or Standard Stitch: #21 (4-thread coverstitch) • Owner’s manual pg.___ •...
  • Page 79 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1300DC BERNINA ® Wide (5mm) Coverstitch Fabric: Medium weight cotton denim, 3” x 6” Needle: 90/14 Universal Thread: 3 cones of serger thread Presser Foot: Coverstitch or Standard Stitch: #22 (wide 3-thread coverstitch) • Owner’s manual pg.___ •...
  • Page 80 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1300DC BERNINA ® Coverstitch Hem Woven Fabric Fabric: Medium weight woven cotton, 5” x 6” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: 3 cones of serger thread Presser Foot: Coverstitch or Standard Stitch: #22 (wide 3-thread coverstitch) • Owner’s manual pg.___ •...
  • Page 81 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1300DC BERNINA ® Coverstitch Hem Knit Fabric Fabric: Cotton jersey (T-shirt fabric), 5” x 6” Needle: 80/12 Stretch or Ballpoint Thread: 3 cones of serger thread Presser Foot: Coverstitch or Standard Stitch: #22 (wide 3-thread coverstitch) • Owner’s manual pg.___ •...

  • Page 82: Attaching Lace

    ASTERING BERNINA ® 1300DC BERNINA ® Narrow (2.5mm) Coverstitch Attaching Lace Fabric: Medium weight woven cotton, 3” x 6” 8” of 1” wide lace edging Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: 3 cones of serger thread Presser Foot: Coverstitch Stitch: #24 (3-thread narrow coverstitch) •...
  • Page 83 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1300DC BERNINA ® Chain Stitch Seam Fabric: 2 pieces medium weight cotton, 1½” x 6” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: 2 cones of serger thread Presser Foot: Coverstitch Stitch: #16 (chain stitch) • Owner’s manual pg.___ • Convert the serger from overlock to coverstitch following the instructions in the Owner’s manual.
  • Page 84 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1300DC BERNINA ® Attaching Binding Fabric: Prequilted fabric, 3” x 6” 20” of wide pre-folded bias binding Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: 2 or 3 cones of serger thread Presser Foot: Coverstitch Stitch: #22 (wide 3-thread coverstitch) and #16 (chain stitch) Coverstitch Option (Stitch #22) •...
  • Page 85 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1300DC BERNINA ® Decorative Chain Stitch Fabric: Medium weight cotton denim 6” x 6” Tear Away Stabilizer 6 x 6” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: 1 cone of serger thread 3 cones of Isacord 1 spool of metallic thread...
  • Page 86 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1300DC BERNINA ® BERNINA 6/01/02 ® 1300DC/87 ASTERING...
  • Page 87 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1300DC BERNINA ® 4-Thread Combination Stitch Fabric: Medium weight woven fabric, 6” x 8” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: 4 cones of serger thread Presser Foot: Standard Stitch: #19 (2-thread overlock [left needle] with chain stitch) • Owner’s manual pg.___ •...
  • Page 88 ASTERING BERNINA ® 1300DC BERNINA ® 5-Thread Combination Stitch Fabric: Medium weight woven fabric, 6” x 8” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: 5 cones of serger thread Presser Foot: Standard Stitch: #18 (3-thread overlock [right needle] with chain stitch) • Owner’s manual pg.___ •...

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