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BERNINA®
BERNINA® Sergers
MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 2/15/03 2
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Table of ContentsClass 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
Securing Ends ..............................................................................................28
Serging a Tube .............................................................................................30
Product Reference List .................................................................................32
Class 2 - Four Thread Techniques............................................ 33
Serger Seams............................................................................................... 34
Seaming Knits............................................................................................... 36
Serger Piecing ..............................................................................................44
Elasticator ..................................................................................................... 48
Gathering Attachment................................................................................... 50
Product Reference List .................................................................................56
Class 3 - Three-Thread Techniques.......................................... 57
3-Thread Overlock ........................................................................................58
3-Thread Flatlock.......................................................................................... 72
Blindstitch Foot .............................................................................................74
3-Thread Rolled Hem ...................................................................................82
Cording Foot .................................................................................................84
Product Reference List .................................................................................88
Class 4 - Miscellaneous Techniques........................................ 89
3-Thread Super Stretch Stitch...................................................................... 90
2-Thread Flatlock.......................................................................................... 94
2-Thread Rolled Hem ...................................................................................98
2-Thread Wrapped Edge............................................................................ 100
Multi-Purpose Foot with Guide ...................................................................102
Product Reference List ...............................................................................110
Class 5 - Cover & Chain ...........................................................111
Coverstitch .................................................................................................. 112
Chain Stitch................................................................................................. 124
Combination Stitches (1300 only) ..............................................................130
Product Reference List ...............................................................................134