Machine skills

How to use a Bernina

Bernina machines

To get started – you will need to

Identify all the Berninas Note the differences from the video Note the similarities Find the Bobbin cases – there are 11 Each one costs $73.00 If carelessly misplaced we stay till they are located

Now you can begin –First your gear

Thread – it is not “string’

Metal bobbin

A large piece of calico folded in

half

Practice these skills

Straight stitches - length 2.5 Reversing both ends Complete 5 straight rows ----------------------------- ----------------------------- ----------------------------- ----------------------------- ----------------------------- Try to keep them even Put your finished sample in your

book

Now try Zigzag

Find the stitch width regulator

Set it on 4

Sew all around your double fabric

Try some fancy stitches

They need 4 on width They need ½ to 1 on length Sew a few lines till you get it right Now sew satin stitch – 4 on width and ½ on length

on zigzag Put your sample in your book

The usefulness of satin stitchWith the help of “Tearaway” backing to keep the fabric firm, lovely effects can be created around your bonded appliqué