Bernina Bernette 46 User Manual

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10 7/27/11 Zigzag Stitch Select the Zigzag Stitch (width = 4, length = 2). Finish one 6” edge using the following steps. Guide the edge of the fabric

11 7/27/11 Blind Hem Attach Reverse Pattern Foot #1 or bernette Zigzag/Universal

12 7/27/11 Triple Straight Stitch Fabric: Firm woven fabric, two pieces, 4” x 6” each Needle: 80/12 Universal Needle Position: As directed in instr

13 7/27/11 Vari-Overlock Stitch Place the two pieces of fabric right sides together. Select the Vari-Overlock Stitch. If available, engage the Need

14 7/27/11 Select the Super Stretch stitch. Place the fabric pieces right sides together. Position the edge of the fabric on the ⅝” marking on the st

15 7/27/11 Gathering Over a Cord Attach the desired foot to the machine. Thread the cord through the center front hole of Clear Embroidery Foot #39/

16 7/27/11 Buttonholes Standard Buttonhole Foot #3 for manual buttonholes on CB models Standard Buttonhole Foot #3C for manual buttonholes on rotary

17 7/27/11 Manual Buttonholes Fabric: Heavy flannel, 6” x 6” and Lightweight tear-away stabilizer, 3” x 6” and Narrow cord (perle cotton,

18 7/27/11 Automatic Buttonholes Note: Models 1008 & 215 do not make Automatic Buttonholes. Fold each fabric square in half to 3” x 6”; press.

19 7/27/11 Attaching Buttons Lower the feed dog, then attach the Button Sew-On Foot to the machine. Select the Button Sew-On stitch, if available.

2 7/27/11 Introduction ... 3 Sewing Ma

20 7/27/11 Stitching Zippers Fabric: Firm woven fabric, two pieces, 4” x 8” each and 4”-7” neckline zipper Needle: 80/12 Universal BERNINA Pres

7/27/11 The following stitches are used in Workbook 1: Basic Operation. The chart gives the stitch number for each model (-- indicates that the s

7/27/11 The following features and functions are used in Workbook 1: Basic Operation. Machine Features & Functions 22 Basic Operation 8 Se

7/27/11 Presser Foot Chart The presser feet listed below are included with the purchase of each model as indicated on the chart (-- indicates tha

3 7/27/11 Introduction This workbook is designed to be used as a step-by-step guide to familiarize you with the basic operation of your BERNIN

4 7/27/11 Sewing Machine Needles General Information Along with thread, needles are very important to stitch formation. Many “mechanical” problems an

5 7/27/11 Sewing Machine Needles Type Sizes Description Ballpoint 60-100 Has a rounded point. Size 70 for lingerie, nylon, jersey; 80 for T-shi

6 7/27/11 Thread To achieve quality stitches, a sewing machine needs three things: suitable thread, correct size needle, and properly adjusted thread

7 7/27/11 Presser Feet BERNINA Presser Feet: ▪ are precision engineered for specific functions ▪ are Swiss-made for the highest quality ▪ are one

8 7/27/11 Securing Stitches Fold each piece of fabric in half lengthwise to be 2” x 6”. Stitch one or both of the exercises below depending on the fe

9 7/27/11 Turning Corners To Access Needle Stop Up/Down: 215, 3 Series, 5 Series, aurora, and artista: Needle stops in the up position (default). B