Bernina 1150MDA Owners Manual - Page 118

Sergers 3-needle Wide Cover Stitch (1300MDC only) Fabric firm fabric, 3" x 6" Needle 80/12 Sharp or JLx2 Thread 4 cones serger thread Presser Foot standard or Cover Stitch Stitch 3-needle cover stitch Following the instructions in your owner's manual, thread the serger for cover stitch using thread colors to match the color-coded threading path on the serger. Center the fabric under the presser foot. Lift the presser foot and place the fabric completely under the foot. Turn the handwheel clockwise for the first stitch. Serge to the end of the fabric. At the end of the stitching, turn the handwheel counterclockwise until the needles are at their lowest position. Then turn the handwheel clockwise until the needles are at their highest position to release the threads from the looper. Raise the presser foot and carefully remove the work. Cut the thread using the thread cutter. Examine the serger stitch formation and compare it to the stitch graphic in your owner's manual. Read the tension adjustment information in your owner's manual for information about stitch formation and irregularities. Adjust settings as necessary; stitch a second row of cover stitch. Trim and mount the sample. Mastering Your BERNINA® Notes MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 118 ©2006 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy and distribute in printed and electronic formats granted only to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers