MASTERING YOUR BERNINA
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Table of Contents
Class 1 - General Information..................................................... 3
Introduction ..................................................................................................... 4
Presser Feet & Accessories............................................................................ 5
Needles ........................................................................................................... 6
Thread............................................................................................................. 8
Balanced 4-Thread Overlock ........................................................................ 10
Adjusting Tensions ........................................................................................ 12
Stitch Length ................................................................................................. 18
Cutting Width.................................................................................................20
Differential Feed ............................................................................................ 22
mtc - Micro Thread Control ........................................................................... 28
Securing Ends............................................................................................... 30
Serging a Tube.............................................................................................. 32
Product Reference List ................................................................................. 34
Class 2 - Four Thread Techniques........................................... 35
Serger Seams ............................................................................................... 36
Seaming Knits ............................................................................................... 38
Serger Piecing............................................................................................... 46
Elasticator ..................................................................................................... 50
Gathering Foot and Attachment .................................................................... 52
Product Reference List ................................................................................. 58
Class 3 - Three-Thread Techniques......................................... 59
3-Thread Overlock ........................................................................................ 60
3-thread Overlock with mtc........................................................................... 68
3-Thread Flatlock .......................................................................................... 72
Blindstitch Foot.............................................................................................. 78
3-Thread Rolled Hem.................................................................................... 86
Cording Foot ................................................................................................. 88
Product Reference List ................................................................................. 92
Class 4 - Miscellaneous Techniques ....................................... 93
3-Thread Super Stretch Stitch....................................................................... 94
2-Thread Flatlock .......................................................................................... 98
2-Thread Flatlock with mtc. ........................................................................ 102
2-Thread Rolled Hem.................................................................................. 104
2-Thread Wrapped Edge ............................................................................ 106
Multi-Purpose Foot with Guide ....................................................................108
Product Reference List ............................................................................... 116
Class 5 - Cover & Chain...........................................................117
Cover Stitch................................................................................................. 118
Chain Stitch .................................................................................................130
Combination Stitches (1300MDC only) ....................................................... 136
Product Reference List ............................................................................... 140