A balanced 4-thread stitch, Tension theory – Bernina dcet 2500 User Manual
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1999 BERNINA of America
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TENSION THEORY
A BALANCED 4-THREAD STITCH
Instruction Manual pg.___
Serger Library -
Tips and Tricks
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Turn the Stitch Selection Dial to select “A” on the Stitch Display panel.
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Thread the serger for a 4-thread Overlock stitch using thread colors to match
the Color-Coded Threading Path on the serger.
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Fold the fabric in half to 3” X 6”.
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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.
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Serge to the end of the fabric.
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Continue stitching off the fabric until you have a 3”- 4” Thread Chain.
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Locate the Thread Cutter on the left side of the serger and cut the thread
chain (from right to left).
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Examine the serger stitch formation and compare it to the balanced stitch
graphic on page__ of the Instruction Manual.
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Read the information under Fine Tuning on page__ of the Instruction Manual
for information about the stitch formation and correcting any stitch
irregularities.
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Make any necessary tension adjustments and serge another row of stitching.
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Trim and mount the sample.
FABRIC:
Firm fabric 6” X 6”
NEEDLES:
80/12 Universal
THREAD:
4 cones of serger thread
(yellow,green,blue,red)
PRESSER FOOT: Standard