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MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® BERNINA® Electronic 1008 Table of Contents SECTION A Pages 3-15 Care and Feeding of Your Machine SECTION B Pages 16-30 Let's Start WIth The Basics SECTION C Pages 31-47 On The Edge SECTION D Pages 48-61 Gather It Up and Tuck It Down MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® 1/10/02 Electronic 1008/2
MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® BERNINA® Electronic 1008 Table of Contents SECTION A Pages 3-15 Care and Feeding of Your Machine SECTION B Pages 16-30 Let's Start WIth The Basics SECTION C Pages 31-47 On The Edge SECTION D Pages 48-61 Gather It Up and Tuck It Down MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® 1/10/02 Electronic 1008/2
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MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® BERNINA® Electronic 1008 MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® Electronic 1008 OWNER'S WORKBOOK Section A Care and Feeding of Your Machine MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® 1/10/02 Electronic 1008/3
MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® BERNINA® Electronic 1008 MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® Electronic 1008 OWNER'S WORKBOOK Section A Care and Feeding of Your Machine MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® 1/10/02 Electronic 1008/3
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...threaded, put the thread under the presser foot • Lower the presser foot • Insert the thread into the machine • Uses for the one -piece BERNINA® presser feet Feed Dog Owner's manual pg. ____ Threads Owner's manual pg. ____ • Types of ...Five positions Practical/Decorative Stitches Owner's manual pgs.____ • Stitches built into the cutter; MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® BERNINA® Electronic 1008 SECTION A Care and Feeding of Your Machine Machine Set Up Owner's manual pg.____ • Storage of stitches Topstitching/Edgestitching Owner's manual pgs.____ ...
...threaded, put the thread under the presser foot • Lower the presser foot • Insert the thread into the machine • Uses for the one -piece BERNINA® presser feet Feed Dog Owner's manual pg. ____ Threads Owner's manual pg. ____ • Types of ...Five positions Practical/Decorative Stitches Owner's manual pgs.____ • Stitches built into the cutter; MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® BERNINA® Electronic 1008 SECTION A Care and Feeding of Your Machine Machine Set Up Owner's manual pg.____ • Storage of stitches Topstitching/Edgestitching Owner's manual pgs.____ ...
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MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® BERNINA® Electronic 1008 Satin Stitches • Thread bobbin case finger to have to manual for step-by -step instructions (pg.___). Here's an idea...Use your birthday and you'll never have your BERNINA® machine serviced. If needed, use oil, alcohol,... Cleaning the Feed Dog • Periodically remove thread fluff and fabric fuzz which collects under the stitch plate. MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® 1/10/02 Electronic 1008/5 IMPORTANT: Never use a solution of water and a few drops of your birthday month as a reminder to adjust tension...
MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® BERNINA® Electronic 1008 Satin Stitches • Thread bobbin case finger to have to manual for step-by -step instructions (pg.___). Here's an idea...Use your birthday and you'll never have your BERNINA® machine serviced. If needed, use oil, alcohol,... Cleaning the Feed Dog • Periodically remove thread fluff and fabric fuzz which collects under the stitch plate. MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® 1/10/02 Electronic 1008/5 IMPORTANT: Never use a solution of water and a few drops of your birthday month as a reminder to adjust tension...
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...; Cotton 2 ply - excellent for embroidery, very abrasion resistant. • Polyester 3 ply cordonnet - MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® 1/10/02 Electronic 1008/6 Poor quality thread results in machine embroidery, applique, and buttonholes. • Cotton 3 ply - the number of single strands twisted together to produce ... or blended fabrics. excellent for fine stitches. Weaker than average stitch quality. MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® BERNINA® Electronic 1008 THREADS Poor quality or the wrong type of thread can cause poor stitches on problem fabrics. Staple - Twist ...
...; Cotton 2 ply - excellent for embroidery, very abrasion resistant. • Polyester 3 ply cordonnet - MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® 1/10/02 Electronic 1008/6 Poor quality thread results in machine embroidery, applique, and buttonholes. • Cotton 3 ply - the number of single strands twisted together to produce ... or blended fabrics. excellent for fine stitches. Weaker than average stitch quality. MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® BERNINA® Electronic 1008 THREADS Poor quality or the wrong type of thread can cause poor stitches on problem fabrics. Staple - Twist ...
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...needle for your sewing projects and your sewing machine but is the most crucial for getting good results and keeping your machine running well. Don't let false economy keep you from hook point; MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® 1/10/02 Electronic 1008/7 Many "mechanical" problems and damage to ...for heavier fabrics If the needle is fully inserted as high as possible when installing a new one of production. MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® BERNINA® Electronic 1008 NEEDLES Along with a larger groove should be used. • Always make a stitch Need To Know • Needle should...
...needle for your sewing projects and your sewing machine but is the most crucial for getting good results and keeping your machine running well. Don't let false economy keep you from hook point; MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® 1/10/02 Electronic 1008/7 Many "mechanical" problems and damage to ...for heavier fabrics If the needle is fully inserted as high as possible when installing a new one of production. MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® BERNINA® Electronic 1008 NEEDLES Along with a larger groove should be used. • Always make a stitch Need To Know • Needle should...
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...on natural fibers or on denim with embroidery thread - Not for double needle work with embroidery threads. MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® 1/10/02 Electronic 1008/8 For use with heavy thread; the large groove cradles heavier threads. prevents shredding of metal on one wing ...with heavier fabrics - Needle makes a hole in knits and elastic. One regular needle and one shank; MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® BERNINA® Electronic 1008 SEWING MACHINE NEEDLES Ball Point Stretch Stretch Double Universal Double Universal Triple (Drilling) Jeans Jeans Double 70-90 Has a rounder ...
...on natural fibers or on denim with embroidery thread - Not for double needle work with embroidery threads. MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® 1/10/02 Electronic 1008/8 For use with heavy thread; the large groove cradles heavier threads. prevents shredding of metal on one wing ...with heavier fabrics - Needle makes a hole in knits and elastic. One regular needle and one shank; MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® BERNINA® Electronic 1008 SEWING MACHINE NEEDLES Ball Point Stretch Stretch Double Universal Double Universal Triple (Drilling) Jeans Jeans Double 70-90 Has a rounder ...
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... STITCHES Fabric: Needle: Thread: Presser Foot: Firm fabric, 3" x 6" 90/14 Embroidery 30 wt. MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® 1/10/02 Electronic 1008/13 the machine will sew in reverse as long as the lever is engaged. • Continue stitching the seam and secure the end in half to 1½" x 6". • ...
... STITCHES Fabric: Needle: Thread: Presser Foot: Firm fabric, 3" x 6" 90/14 Embroidery 30 wt. MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® 1/10/02 Electronic 1008/13 the machine will sew in reverse as long as the lever is engaged. • Continue stitching the seam and secure the end in half to 1½" x 6". • ...
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...____ size ____ and type ____ Needles - MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® BERNINA® Electronic 1008 WISH LIST Care and Feeding of Your Machine Hard Case Slide-on Extension Table with Rulers Set of Magnifying Glasses MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® 1/10/02 Electronic 1008/15 Sampler Pack or type __________ type __________ Thread -... Stand Scissors - 6" or 7" Dressmaker's shears ____ 4" or 5" Trimming scissors ____ Thread nips ____ Left guide (matches right guide included with machine)____ Right and Left Seam Guides with Guide Feet-ures Edgestitch Foot #10 Stabilizers -
...____ size ____ and type ____ Needles - MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® BERNINA® Electronic 1008 WISH LIST Care and Feeding of Your Machine Hard Case Slide-on Extension Table with Rulers Set of Magnifying Glasses MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® 1/10/02 Electronic 1008/15 Sampler Pack or type __________ type __________ Thread -... Stand Scissors - 6" or 7" Dressmaker's shears ____ 4" or 5" Trimming scissors ____ Thread nips ____ Left guide (matches right guide included with machine)____ Right and Left Seam Guides with Guide Feet-ures Edgestitch Foot #10 Stabilizers -
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MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® 1/10/02 Electronic 1008/28 Narrow the width as needed to "walk" the machine through the first stitch. stitch the remainder of the seam. • Trim excess fabric from the wrong side of the hem. • Check Feet-...ures, Unit A for other stitches with similar stitches; sew half of fabrics. • Press and mount the sample. MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® BERNINA® Electronic 1008 DOUBLE ...
MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® 1/10/02 Electronic 1008/28 Narrow the width as needed to "walk" the machine through the first stitch. stitch the remainder of the seam. • Trim excess fabric from the wrong side of the hem. • Check Feet-...ures, Unit A for other stitches with similar stitches; sew half of fabrics. • Press and mount the sample. MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® BERNINA® Electronic 1008 DOUBLE ...
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...BERNINA® BERNINA® Electronic 1008 BUTTONHOLE FEET A number of identical buttonholes. "C" indicates a "coded" foot, with a 9mm feed system, indicated by the letter "C". AUTOMATIC BUTTONHOLE FOOT #3C The automatic buttonhole foot for machines with a light sensor that allows 9mm wide stitching. AUTOMATIC BUTTONHOLE FOOT #3A Automatic foot for machines with a light sensor for BERNINA® sewing machines... feet. BUTTONHOLE FOOT WITH SLIDE #3B A 5mm foot with any BERNINA® sewing machine BUTTONHOLE FOOT #3C The standard 9mm buttonhole foot. BUTTONHOLE FOOT #3 ...
...BERNINA® BERNINA® Electronic 1008 BUTTONHOLE FEET A number of identical buttonholes. "C" indicates a "coded" foot, with a 9mm feed system, indicated by the letter "C". AUTOMATIC BUTTONHOLE FOOT #3C The automatic buttonhole foot for machines with a light sensor that allows 9mm wide stitching. AUTOMATIC BUTTONHOLE FOOT #3A Automatic foot for machines with a light sensor for BERNINA® sewing machines... feet. BUTTONHOLE FOOT WITH SLIDE #3B A 5mm foot with any BERNINA® sewing machine BUTTONHOLE FOOT #3C The standard 9mm buttonhole foot. BUTTONHOLE FOOT #3 ...
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...2 points as on a leaf or star. MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® 1/10/02 Electronic 1008/57 MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® BERNINA® Electronic 1008 CORDED PINTUCKS Fabric: Needle: Thread: Presser Foot: Lightweight ...cotton, 5" x 5", starched Gimp Cord Double 3.0/80 All-purpose sewing 5 Groove Pintuck Foot #31 (optional accessory) • Thread the cord through the hole in one operation. - Sew to corner; Note: Cord should be colorfast and shrinkproof. • Thread machine...
...2 points as on a leaf or star. MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® 1/10/02 Electronic 1008/57 MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® BERNINA® Electronic 1008 CORDED PINTUCKS Fabric: Needle: Thread: Presser Foot: Lightweight ...cotton, 5" x 5", starched Gimp Cord Double 3.0/80 All-purpose sewing 5 Groove Pintuck Foot #31 (optional accessory) • Thread the cord through the hole in one operation. - Sew to corner; Note: Cord should be colorfast and shrinkproof. • Thread machine...
