MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® BERNINA® 009DCC MASTERING YOUR ® BERNINA 009DCC OWNER’S WORKBOOK Cover & Chain Stitch MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® 1/04/02 009DCC/1
MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® BERNINA® 009DCC SECTION A Cover & Chain Stitch Machine Set-Up • Identifying the serger parts – Owner’s manual pg__ • Attaching the Foot Control and Power Cord – Owner's manual pg.____ • Assembling thread stand – Owner's manual pg.___ • Power Switch – Owner's manual pg.___ • Light Switch – Owner's manual pg.___ • Loopers – what are they? – Owner's manual pg.___ • The Looper Cover – Owner's manual pg.
MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® BERNINA® 009DCC • Chain Stitch Threading Order – - First – Chain Stitch Looper (Purple) - Second – Left Needle (Yellow) Test Sewing Owner's manual pg.___ • Always start and end stitching on fabric. • Lift the entire presser foot by the handle at the back. • Place fabric under presser foot; lower presser foot. • Turn the handwheel counterclockwise for the first stitch. Continue sewing; stop at the end of the fabric.
MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® BERNINA® 009DCC COVER STITCH Fabric: Needle: Thread: Presser Foot: Firm fabric, 3” x 6” 80/12 Universal 3 cones of serger thread (yellow, green, blue) Coverstitch Owner’s manual pg.___ • Following the instructions in the manual (page ___), thread the serger for cover stitch using thread colors to match the color-coded threading path on the serger (use blue thread for purple markings). • Center the fabric under the presser foot.
MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® BERNINA® 009DCC MOCK FLAT FELLED SEAM Fabric: Needle: Thread: Presser Foot: Medium weight cotton twill, 4” x 6” 80/12 Universal 3 cones of serger thread Coverstitch Owner’s manual pg.___ • Following the instructions in the manual (page ___), thread the serger for cover stitch using thread colors to match the color-coded threading path on the serger (use blue for purple markings). • Fold the fabric to form a ½” tuck lengthwise through the center of the fabric.
MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® BERNINA® 009DCC COVER STITCH HEM Woven Fabric Fabric: Needle: Thread: Presser Foot: Medium weight cotton, 5” x 6” 80/12 Universal 3 cones of serger thread Coverstitch Owner’s manual pg.___ • Following the instructions in the manual (page ___), thread the serger for cover stitch using thread colors to match the color-coded threading path on the serger (use blue for purple markings). • Fold up a 2” hem along the 6” edge of the fabric. Glue stick or pin in place.
MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® BERNINA® 009DCC COVER STITCH HEM Knit Fabric Fabric: Needle: Thread: Presser Foot: Cotton jersey, 5” x 6” 80/12 Universal 3 cones of serger thread (yellow, green, blue) Coverstitch Owner’s manual pg.___ • Following the instructions in the manual (page ___), thread the serger for cover stitch using thread colors to match the color-coded threading path on the serger (use blue for purple markings). • Fold up a 2” hem along the 6” edge of the fabric. Glue stick or pin in place.
MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® BERNINA® 009DCC ATTACHING LACE Fabric: Needle: Thread: Presser Foot: Medium weight cotton, 3” x 6” 8” of 1” wide lace edging 80/12 Universal 3 cones of serger thread Coverstitch Owner’s manual pg.___ • Use spray starch or fabric stiffener to stabilize the fabric and lace. • Position the lace on the right side of the fabric with the scalloped edge of the lace even with the left side of the fabric.
MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® BERNINA® 009DCC CHAIN STITCH SEAM Fabric: Needle: Thread: Presser Foot: 2 pieces of medium weight cotton, 3” x 6” 80/12 Universal 2 cones of serger thread (yellow, blue) Coverstitch Owner’s manual pg.___ • Following the instructions in the manual (page ___), thread the serger for chain stitch using thread colors to match the color-coded threading path on the serger (use blue thread for purple markings). • With right sides together, place the fabric under the needles.
MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® BERNINA® 009DCC ATTACHING BINDING Fabric: Needle: Thread: Presser Foot: Pre-quilted fabric, 3” x 6” 20” of wide prefolded bias binding 80/12 Universal 2 or 3 cones of serger thread Coverstitch Cover Stitch Option: Owner’s manual pg.___ • Following the instructions in the manual (page ___), thread the serger for cover stitch. • Wrap the bias binding around one 6” side of the quilted fabric; secure in place with 505 temporary spray adhesive.
MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® BERNINA® 009DCC CHAIN STITCH WITH DECORATIVE THREAD Fabric: Needle: Thread: Presser Foot: Medium weight cotton denim, 6” x 6” Tear-away stabilizer, 6” x 6” 80/12 Universal 1 cone of serger thread 3 cones of Isacord embroidery thread 1 cone of Yenmet metallic thread Coverstitch Owner’s manual pg.___ • Following the instructions in the manual (page ___), thread the serger for cover stitch, threading the 3 strands of Isacord embroidery thread together, treating them as one thread.
MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® BERNINA® 009DCC WISH LIST Covers & Chains Feet-ures - Unit M Serger Technique Reference Book Mettler serger thread color________ color________ color________ Isacord embroidery thread color________ color________ color________ Yenmet metallic thread color________ color________ color________ 505 temporary adhesive spray Bias binding Bias tape makers BERNINA® Ironing System 6” seam guide Rotary cutter BERNINA® cutting mat BERNINA® clear 14” ruler MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® 1/04/02 009DC
