Bernina 1150MDA Owners Manual - Page 130

Sergers Chain Stitch Seam Fabric 2 pieces mediumweight cotton, each 3" x 6" Needle 80/12 Sharp or JLx2 Thread 2 cones serger thread Presser Foot Cover Stitch Stitch chain stitch Following the instructions in your owner's manual, thread the serger for chain stitch using thread colors to match the color-coded threading path on the serger. Follow the LCD instructions for the 1300MDC or your manual for either 1300MDC/009DCC for proper tension settings. With right sides together, place the fabric under the needles. Align the raw edges with the 5/8" mark on the stitch plate. 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 needle is at its lowest position. Then turn the handwheel clockwise until the needle is at its highest position to release the thread from the looper. Following the instructions in your owner's manual, 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 the stitch formation and correcting any stitch irregularities. Make any necessary tension adjustments and serge another row of stitching. Trim and mount the sample. Mastering Your BERNINA® Notes MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 130 ©2006 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy and distribute in printed and electronic formats granted only to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers