Bernina 2500 manual Gathering Fabric to Fabric

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THE GATHERING ATTACHMENT

GATHERING FABRIC TO FABRIC

FABRIC:

Medium weight woven cotton 3” X 14”

 

Medium weight woven cotton 3” X 8”

NEEDLES:

80/12 Universal, Sharp or Microtex

THREAD:

4 cones of serger thread

PRESSER FOOT:

Standard

 

 

Feet-ures Unit ___pg.___

Instruction Sheet for the Gathering Attachment BernetteAdvanced Guide Workbook Supplement 1 pg.___

Serger Library – Simply Serging Specialty Stitches Additions

Turn the Stitch Selection Dial to “A’ on the Stitch Selection Panel.

Thread the serger for a 4-thread Overlock stitch.

Raise the Upper Knife and adjust the Cutting Width to 3.

Raise the Presser Foot and, with the Needles in their highest position, swing the Presser Foot to the left.

Locate and loosen the silver Fixing Screw in front of the Rolled Hem Stitch Selection Lever.

Slip the Gathering Attachment on to the Fixing Screw and Metal Post directly next to the Fixing screw. (Hint: attach the horseshoe-shaped slot over the screw and then rotate the attachment to lock over the metal post.) Tighten the Fixing Screw.

Return Cutting Width to 2 (normal) and lower the Upper Knife into Cutting Position.

Locate and adjust the Differential Feed Dial (right end of the machine) to 2.

Return the Presser Foot to normal sewing position.

Raise the Presser Foot and insert the 14” strip of fabric (right side up) under the Gathering Attachment. The fabric is lying next to the stitch plate. Sew several stitches until the fabric is under the Needles.

Touch the Needle Stop Button to lower the Needles and lower the Feed Dog.

Place the 8” strip of fabric (right side down) on top of the Gathering Attachment and under the Presser Foot with the end of the 8” strip touching the Needles.

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Contents BERNINA Section a Lets Start with the Basics Machine SET UPStitch Selection Dial Stitch Selection Panel Conversion to Overlock Sewing Threading for Overlock Serging 1999 Bernina of America Tension Theory Serger Library Tips and TricksAdjusting Tensions Lower LooperUpper Looper Both Needles Center NeedleStitch Length Adjustment Cutting Width Adjustments Differential Feed Bernette Advanced Guide Workbook pgFabrics That Pucker Gathering and Easing Securing the Seam Serging a Tubular Project Bernette Advanced GuideCare and Feeding of Your BERNINA Serger To Replace the Lower Knife Wish List Lets Start with the BasicsSerging Knits Section B 4-THREAD TechniquesGeneral Construction Seaming Serging WovensOptional Presser Feet Thread Overlock Seam Seaming Knit Fabrics Pressure Foot PressureDifferential Feed Built -IN Tape Guide Attaching Ribbing Serger Piecing Section B page9 QUILT-AS-YOU-GO Section B page11 Elasticator Section B page13 Gathering Attachment Section B page15 Gathering Fabric to Fabric Section B page17 12 of ½ wide nylon or cotton braid elastic Section B page19 Thread Techniques Section C 3-THREAD Techniques Optional Presser Feet Thread Overlock 5mm-7mm Seam Edge Finish Outside Corner OptionOption Center Needle 3THREAD Seam Edge Finish 3m-5mm Inside Corner Option Thread Narrow Seam Turning Tubes Blind Stitch Foot Bernette Advanced Guide Workbook pg Feet-ures Unit pgMedium weight cotton 5 X Decorative Tucks Lace to Lace Thread Rolled HEM Cording Foot Feet-ures Unit pg Bernette Advanced Guide Workbook pgWired Edge Fabric Cording Foot 1999 Bernina Of America Thread Flatlock Thread Applications Section D LET’S Experiment Specialty StitchesOptional Presser Feet Thread Super Stretch Stitch Attaching Elastic with Super Stretch Stitch Medium weight cotton 4 X Deco Guide Guidelines for Working with Heavier ThreadsPearl Crown Rayon Glamour or Candlelight Décor or Designer Batiste 3 X Wrapped Edge Feet-ures Unit pg Serger Library Tips and Tricks Multi Purpose FootCovered Corded Piping Medium weight woven cotton bias strip 2 X Multipurpose Foot With the Gathering Attachment 1999 Bernina Of America Feet-ures Unit pg Serger Library Specialty Stitches InstructionManual pg PRE-STRUNG BeadsLets Experiment Section E Covers and Chains Test Sewing Thread Cover Stitch Mock Flat Felled Seam TOP and Bottom Cover Stitch 5mm Cover Stitch Cover Stitch HEM 5mm Cover Stitch TOP and Bottom Cotton jersey T-shirt 5 X Narrow 2.5mm Cover Stitch Attaching LaceNarrow TOP and Bottom Cover Stitch Chainstich Seam Attaching Binding Cover Stitch OptionChainstitch with Decorative Thread  1999 Bernina Of America Covers and Chains

2500 specifications

The Bernina 2500 is a sophisticated serger designed for both the amateur and professional sewist, offering an impressive array of features and technologies that elevate the sewing experience. This model is known for its versatility, enabling users to tackle a range of projects, from garment construction to home décor.

One of the standout features of the Bernina 2500 is its differential feed system, which allows for precise control over the material being sewn. This system minimizes puckering in lightweight fabrics and ensures seamless feeding of stretchy materials, making it an ideal choice for various fabric types. Users can easily adjust the differential feed ratio, enhancing their ability to work with a broad spectrum of textiles.

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