Bernina 1150MDA Owners Manual - Page 42

Sergers Seaming Knit Fabrics: Presser Foot Tape Guide Fabric 2 pieces cotton single knit jersey each 3" x 6" with stretch across 3" side 8" length of ¼" twill tape or ribbon Needle 75/11 Stretch or Ballpoint Thread 2 cones of serger thread 2 cones YLI Woolly Nylon Presser Foot Standard Foot with Tape Guide Stitch 4-thread overlock Thread the serger for a 4-thread overlock stitch. Adjust tension settings for a balanced 4-thread overlock. Locate the tape guide on the presser foot. Using the small screwdriver from the accessory pouch, loosen the fixing screw and slide the tape guide all the way to the left. Snug the screw. Slip the twill tape or ribbon into the slot on the presser foot. Lower the presser foot and lower the needles into the tape or ribbon. Loosen the fixing screw and adjust the tape guide to the width of the tape or ribbon. Retighten the screw. Seam the jersey together along the 6" side, catching the tape or ribbon in the serged edge. Remove the fabric from under the presser foot and examine the seam. It will not stretch. The tape or ribbon has stabilized the seam. Trim and mount the sample. Mastering Your BERNINA® Notes MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® SERGERS 6/2006 42 ©2006 BERNINA® of America, Inc. Permission to copy and distribute in printed and electronic formats granted only to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers