BERNINA 20D Sewing Machine Instructions

August 30, 2024
BERNINA

BERNINA 20D Sewing Machine

Product Information

Specifications

  • Product Name: Applique Your Handwriting
  • Manufacturer: Thread Play with BERNINA
  • Availability: Supplies available for sale at Thread Play with BERNINA

Product Usage Instructions

  1. Step 1: Prepare Your Handwriting
    • Write your desired text neatly on a piece of paper using a pen or marker.
  2. Step 2: Choose Fabric and Supplies
    • Select the fabric for your applique and gather the necessary supplies, including those available at Thread Play with BERNINA (*).
  3. Step 3: Trace and Cut
    • Place your handwriting template on the fabric and carefully trace the letters. Cut out the traced letters from the fabric.
  4. Step 4: Applique Placement
    • Decide on the placement of your applique letters on your project and pin them in place.
  5. Step 5: Sewing
    • Sew around the edges of the applique letters using a sewing machine or needle and thread to secure them to the fabric.
  6. Step 6: Finishing Touches
    • Trim any excess threads and press your project to ensure a neat finish.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I use any type of fabric for the applique?

A: It is recommended to use cotton or blend fabrics for best results.

Q: Do I need any special tools for this product?

A: Basic sewing supplies along with the supplies available at Thread Play with BERNINA (*) are sufficient.

OVERVIEW

Applique Your Handwriting SUPPLY LIST

  • Sewing Machine with its usual accessories, including the manual, foot control, power cord, slide-on table, knee lever, extra bobbins, and zig-zag stitch plate.
  • Presser Feet: #20 (or 20C or 20D, whichever is appropriate for your machine) and/or #23
  • Sewing Machine Needle: Microtex 80 or 90, or Jeans 90
  • Scissors: Large shears or paper scissors to cut through all layers; small, sharp applique scissors for refinements; thread snips; seam ripper.
  • Fabric: Choose 2 fat quarters (FQ), one for the background and the second for the word you will be writing/appliqueing. Be sure there is contrast between the two so that your word shows up against its background.
  • Thread: 1 spool of cotton thread, 50wt, to match your word fabric, if you’d like the stitching to be ‘invisible.’ When in doubt, go duller and darker.
  • Or, choose a thread to contrast with your word fabric if you’d like the stitching to show, thereby adding another layer to your project.

Pencil, with a good eraser

  • Sharpie, fine or medium point

Hand-sewing needle

Star (*) denotes those supplies which are available for sale at Thread Play with BERNINA

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