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Bernina 1300 MDC Help w/my serger
sewnunsewn   Member since 2/20/11 Posts: 1	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 5/25/11 5:15 PM I purchased the Bernina 1300 MDC years ago and have not used it...once. I find it to difficult to thread and figure out. Are there any videos I can watch online? I may have to sell this serger if I cannot get along with it! Thanks in advance.
annenet   Advanced VA USA Member since 8/2/03 Posts: 1021	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 5/25/11 6:00 PM I have no problem threading my 1300MDC - this Juki chart is for the same machine made by Juki: Juki Threading Chart The one thing I'll recommend is getting the cover looper out of the way when threading the loopers. There is a white button on the inside of the side cover that you push upward and that releases that looper making it easier to thread. Is there a place to take a class? It would be well worth it. ------ So many projects, not enough time At my house in VA: Bernina 1010, Activa 220, Artista 630E, B580 Singer 201-2, 221, Bernina Serger 1100D, 1300MDC Consew 75T At my Lake House in PA: Bernina Artista 165E, Singer 503A http://sewingtechie.blogspot.com/
Warbler   Advanced VT USA Member since 4/15/07 Posts: 2612	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 5/25/11 8:15 PM Once the cover looper is out of the way the upper and lower loopers are easy. The lower looper has a helper, a white tab that you press before you thread, then release it once it's threaded. I don't have the right language to describe it but the threading chart above is extremely helpful. I did not get a video with my Juki and the instruction book takes getting used to. I would simply keep practicr threading those loopers... I also use dental floss threaders and tweezers. It took some practice for me to go fast but it can be done. -- Edited on 5/25/11 8:16 PM -- ------ Janome MC6600 Bernina 240 Juki MO735 Singer 201-2 Singer 221-1 Singer 15-91
annenet   Advanced VA USA Member since 8/2/03 Posts: 1021	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 5/25/11 10:00 PM You might watch this on BerninaUSA's site: Serger class I'm not sure how long this is but it might help. ------ So many projects, not enough time At my house in VA: Bernina 1010, Activa 220, Artista 630E, B580 Singer 201-2, 221, Bernina Serger 1100D, 1300MDC Consew 75T At my Lake House in PA: Bernina Artista 165E, Singer 503A http://sewingtechie.blogspot.com/
Sew Nanny   Intermediate MS USA Member since 8/13/06 Posts: 1350	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 5/29/11 7:33 AM I bought my new Bernina 1300MDC a couple of weeks ago. My first serger was a Bernette that I bought in the mid-'80s, so I'm familiar with the way they thread and operate. However, the 1300MDC is a new animal for me since it also has the coverstitch feature. My dealer is wonderful and offers free classes when you purchase a machine from her. I've attended the first class which covers all the basics, including threading using 2 needles and 2 loopers. The second and third classes will cover threading for the coverstitch. Since taking my class, I've had no trouble at all threading from scratch. Take a class -- it will make you so much more comfortable with your machine. ------ Patricia Bernina 830LE ~ Bernina Artista 630E ~ Juki MO654DE ~ Brother 2340CV
ermine   Beginner NY USA Member since 4/15/04 Posts: 2	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 6/15/11 7:16 AM I found the Bernina channel on YouTube invaluable! They have 4 Serger specific videos which have helped me figure out the threading, using elasticator foot, et. Worth checking out for sure. Emily
BeeBeeSew Advanced Beginner MD USA Member since 12/13/07 Posts: 825	Login to reply to this post In reply to ermine Like this post Date: 6/15/11 8:01 AM Quote: ermine I found the Bernina channel on YouTube invaluable! They have 4 Serger specific videos which have helped me figure out the threading, using elasticator foot, et. Worth checking out for sure. Emily I never knew that existed! Thank you! Bernina YouTube Channel
ermine   Beginner NY USA Member since 4/15/04 Posts: 2	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 6/20/11 11:46 PM You are welcome & excellent idea to post the YouTube link! Emily

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