Bernina - Sewing Basics

This is the beginning sewing basics class for Bernina series 3, 4, 5 and 7 machines.  

If you purchased a new machine from PJ's you are entitled for this class free of charge.  Please contact us at quilters@pjsquiltandlongarmstudio.com to get signed up.  

Presser Feet required: 
- Reverse Pattern Foot #1, 1C, 1D
- Buttonhole foot #3A

Bring the following to the class: 
- Your Bernina machine
- Free hand system
- Snips
- All of your stitch plates 
- One empty bobbin to fill with the thread provided during the class
- Lunch/snack/beverage

Beginning of class requires that all machine settings get set to the same configuration. Once class if over, you will know how to change the configuration back to your preferences.  

Provided during class: 
- instruction 
- fabric 
- thread 

Agenda: 
1. Cleaning and care of the machine.   
2. Stitch selecting 
3. Presser foot recommendation 
4. Shortcut Icons (Home, Settings, Creative Consultant, Manual)
5. Basic securing stitches 
6. Quick Reverse Button 
7. Securing Function 
8. Pattern Begin/End 
9. Automatic Thread Cutter Settings 
10. Foot Control setting 
11. Free hand system 
12. Needle Up/Down and pivot, hover
13. Needle position 
14. Dual Feed & walking foot 
15. How to alter your stitches (width and length) 
16. Information menu (pattern repeat, mirror image, triple stitch, long stitch (basting), balance) 
17 Reverse & backstep 
18. Combi mode 
19. Saving stitches 
20. Buttonholes 

We will also cover the needle threader as well.