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MASTERING YOUR BERNINA
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SERGER 2/15/03
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Balanced 4-Thread Overlock
Thread the serger for a 4 thread overlock stitch using thread colors to
match the color-coded threading path on the serger.
Adjust all thread tension settings as indicated.
Fold the fabric in half to 3” x 6”.
To begin stitching, lift the front of the presser foot with your right thumb
and slide the fabric under the presser foot. Release the tip of the
presser foot and begin serging.
Serge to the end of the fabric. Continue stitching off the fabric until you
have a 3”- 4” thread chain. Cut thread chain.
Examine the serger stitch formation and compare it to the balanced
stitch graphic on page__ of your Owner's manual.
Read the information under Adjusting the Thread Tension on page__
of the 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.
Fabric ........................................................................... firm fabric, 6” x 6”
Needle............................................................................. 80/12 Universal
Thread...............................................................4 cones of serger thread
......................................................................... (yellow, red, green, blue)
Presser Foot .............................................................................. standard
Stitch ............................................................................ 4-thread overlock
Balanced 4-Thread Overlock
Upper Looper Lower Looper Left Needle Right Needle
Record your serger’s “personal” tension settings
for a balanced overlock in the chart below: