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... Thread 20 Elastic Waistband 18 Electrical connections model 717 4 Electrical connections model 707 5 Finishing of Seams 13 Page Flat joining seam Flat seam Gathering Gathering of Material Gusset Seam Hemmer Hems in Jersey Material Hemstitching Hemstitch needle inserting the bobbin Inserting zips Jersey repairs Jersey seams Lace on Jersey Lace in material Lap hemmer Lowering drop feed control Lycra seams Monograms Neatening seams Needle Position Oiling Model 707 Oiling Model 717 Patching Patching Jersey Patching Material Pintucking Pre-embroidered applique Quick seam Reverse Sewing...
... Thread 20 Elastic Waistband 18 Electrical connections model 717 4 Electrical connections model 707 5 Finishing of Seams 13 Page Flat joining seam Flat seam Gathering Gathering of Material Gusset Seam Hemmer Hems in Jersey Material Hemstitching Hemstitch needle inserting the bobbin Inserting zips Jersey repairs Jersey seams Lace on Jersey Lace in material Lap hemmer Lowering drop feed control Lycra seams Monograms Neatening seams Needle Position Oiling Model 707 Oiling Model 717 Patching Patching Jersey Patching Material Pintucking Pre-embroidered applique Quick seam Reverse Sewing...
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... 20 21 22 1 Free Arm Cover Plate 2 Needle Plate 3 Sowing Foot 4 Needle Clamp 5 7nread Guide 6 Light Cover 7 Light Switch 8 Take-up Lever 9 Bobbin winder tension 10 Thread Tension Discs and Slot 11 Tension Indicator Window 12 Tenson Centering Wheel 13 Pattern Selector 14 Bobbin Winder Spindle 15 Handwheet 16 Handwheei Release 17 Noodle Position Control Knob 18 Knob for Setting Zigzag 19 Stitch Length Regulator 20 Satin Stitch Stop Lever 21 Satin Stitch and Buttonhole Regulator 22 Control Knob for Drop Peen 23 Free Arm 24 Base Plato 25 Bobbin case cover
... 20 21 22 1 Free Arm Cover Plate 2 Needle Plate 3 Sowing Foot 4 Needle Clamp 5 7nread Guide 6 Light Cover 7 Light Switch 8 Take-up Lever 9 Bobbin winder tension 10 Thread Tension Discs and Slot 11 Tension Indicator Window 12 Tenson Centering Wheel 13 Pattern Selector 14 Bobbin Winder Spindle 15 Handwheet 16 Handwheei Release 17 Noodle Position Control Knob 18 Knob for Setting Zigzag 19 Stitch Length Regulator 20 Satin Stitch Stop Lever 21 Satin Stitch and Buttonhole Regulator 22 Control Knob for Drop Peen 23 Free Arm 24 Base Plato 25 Bobbin case cover
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... 41 20 21 The various parts of the machine 1 Base Plate 2 Needle Plate 3 Sewing Foot 4 Needle Clamp S Thread Guide 6 Light Cover 7 Light Switch II Take-up Lever 9 Bobbin winder tension 10 Thread Tension Discs and Slot 11 Tension Indicator Window 12 Tension Centering Wheel 13 Pattern Selector 14 Bobbin Winder Spindle 15 Handwheel 16 Handwheel Release 17 Noodle Position Control Knob 18 Knob for Setting Zigzag 19 Stitch Length Regulator 20 Satin Stitch Stop Lever 21 Satin Stitch and Buttonhole Regulator 22 Control Knob for Drop Feed 23 Needle Ptato Slide
... 41 20 21 The various parts of the machine 1 Base Plate 2 Needle Plate 3 Sewing Foot 4 Needle Clamp S Thread Guide 6 Light Cover 7 Light Switch II Take-up Lever 9 Bobbin winder tension 10 Thread Tension Discs and Slot 11 Tension Indicator Window 12 Tension Centering Wheel 13 Pattern Selector 14 Bobbin Winder Spindle 15 Handwheel 16 Handwheel Release 17 Noodle Position Control Knob 18 Knob for Setting Zigzag 19 Stitch Length Regulator 20 Satin Stitch Stop Lever 21 Satin Stitch and Buttonhole Regulator 22 Control Knob for Drop Feed 23 Needle Ptato Slide
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... On a table. Adjustable motor. Push the switch. Pull out light cover sideways to be pul-. 'dowh. foot control and table In ihe case. Compare the voltage indicated on the foot starter the machine is next to the compartment for the foot starter. It is an advantage with that the hand wheel is set in motion. By pressing lightly on the machine plate with many kinds of sewing to be...
... On a table. Adjustable motor. Push the switch. Pull out light cover sideways to be pul-. 'dowh. foot control and table In ihe case. Compare the voltage indicated on the foot starter the machine is next to the compartment for the foot starter. It is an advantage with that the hand wheel is set in motion. By pressing lightly on the machine plate with many kinds of sewing to be...
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.... For darning, needle numbers 70 and 80. Bobbin and Case Model 707 Removing the bobbin case Open hinged bobbin case cover. Turn hand wheel towards you until the needle is now switched on /D04 bobbin 41"- • Loosen hand wheel: Hold hand wheel with the right hand by turning anti-clockwise. The usual needle numbers for the Bernina machine class 707 and 717. The insertion of needle and thread Use only needle system 705 B for sewing are...
.... For darning, needle numbers 70 and 80. Bobbin and Case Model 707 Removing the bobbin case Open hinged bobbin case cover. Turn hand wheel towards you until the needle is now switched on /D04 bobbin 41"- • Loosen hand wheel: Hold hand wheel with the right hand by turning anti-clockwise. The usual needle numbers for the Bernina machine class 707 and 717. The insertion of needle and thread Use only needle system 705 B for sewing are...
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... position. ( To thread the machine Fixing the needle. Loosen the needle clamp screw half a turn the hand wheel towards you until the take -up the bottom thread. in one movement. Now turn . Pull the needle thread slightly and the bobbin thread will go towards the darning sign. Lower feed dog by setting the lever (22) to the needle in centre = Looser tension. _ 7r-r` :. Bernina has the unique advantage that during normal sewing the thread tension...
... position. ( To thread the machine Fixing the needle. Loosen the needle clamp screw half a turn the hand wheel towards you until the take -up the bottom thread. in one movement. Now turn . Pull the needle thread slightly and the bobbin thread will go towards the darning sign. Lower feed dog by setting the lever (22) to the needle in centre = Looser tension. _ 7r-r` :. Bernina has the unique advantage that during normal sewing the thread tension...
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Thread cutter. Only model 107 Filling the geeing table. The Bernina principle: "Just clip it can be removed easily by using lifting lever Loosen clamping lever and release presser foot Fix the required presser foot on and push lever downwards. Raise presser foot by pulling to the right in the direction of work . Changing the presser feet Use the correct presser foot for sewing. Raise presser foot by a wing-nut which when turned release* the table. This 'small device helps to the...
Thread cutter. Only model 107 Filling the geeing table. The Bernina principle: "Just clip it can be removed easily by using lifting lever Loosen clamping lever and release presser foot Fix the required presser foot on and push lever downwards. Raise presser foot by pulling to the right in the direction of work . Changing the presser feet Use the correct presser foot for sewing. Raise presser foot by a wing-nut which when turned release* the table. This 'small device helps to the...
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r Satin Stitch Stitch length : Needle position : centre Zigzag width : 1 1,5 2 2,5 3 3,5 4
r Satin Stitch Stitch length : Needle position : centre Zigzag width : 1 1,5 2 2,5 3 3,5 4
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...sew- Screw in down in the centre. Securing in thick seams (Stitch length not too short.) For normal sewing the needle remains in the ma- When stitch length lever is returned below 0 the stitch length is raised above 0 for buttonholes, blind hemming, zips, etc. ing it will go. Before stitching in reverse always leave 13 the needle completely down position.) a Needle position: centre For reverse stitching push stitch length Drop feed control: sewing Automatic: straight stitch lever (19) upward (where no numbers are marked). a Needle Position Set stitch length lever...
...sew- Screw in down in the centre. Securing in thick seams (Stitch length not too short.) For normal sewing the needle remains in the ma- When stitch length lever is returned below 0 the stitch length is raised above 0 for buttonholes, blind hemming, zips, etc. ing it will go. Before stitching in reverse always leave 13 the needle completely down position.) a Needle position: centre For reverse stitching push stitch length Drop feed control: sewing Automatic: straight stitch lever (19) upward (where no numbers are marked). a Needle Position Set stitch length lever...
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... underneath to desired pattern. Zigzag: 4 yI Stitch length: Satin Stitch Needle position: centre rl Drop feed control: sewing Paper underlay when needed 0 -20 When embroidering it is too soft. Push lever 20 upward, then move lever 19 upward the foot. The Bernina satin stitch control gives the correct stitch length (density) for a satin stitch and autoon sewing table so that the work can enter evenly under matic embroidery instantly and without searching. Automatic stitches a 13 Embroidery foot Needle: 80-70 Embroidery thread: 30 Automatic Pull lever 13 to...
... underneath to desired pattern. Zigzag: 4 yI Stitch length: Satin Stitch Needle position: centre rl Drop feed control: sewing Paper underlay when needed 0 -20 When embroidering it is too soft. Push lever 20 upward, then move lever 19 upward the foot. The Bernina satin stitch control gives the correct stitch length (density) for a satin stitch and autoon sewing table so that the work can enter evenly under matic embroidery instantly and without searching. Automatic stitches a 13 Embroidery foot Needle: 80-70 Embroidery thread: 30 Automatic Pull lever 13 to...
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... foot. Set zigzag back on to middle of foot opening. firmly. Buttonholes Buttonhole foot Needle: 80-70 Thread: 30 or 50 ffr, For sewing a buttonhole, thread bottom cotton through hole in finger of bobbin case. 1 23 f/// -P. 0 -19 0 21 Adjustment of the Buttonhole Two mechanical spring settings have been built-in the middle of the foot. Needle Position: left 1. Move needle downwards to foot level and check that needle comes to 1,75 (using spring setting). Turn work . Sew stitches for bar tack. Adjust zigzag again to required length. Satin Stitch: Sew...
... foot. Set zigzag back on to middle of foot opening. firmly. Buttonholes Buttonhole foot Needle: 80-70 Thread: 30 or 50 ffr, For sewing a buttonhole, thread bottom cotton through hole in finger of bobbin case. 1 23 f/// -P. 0 -19 0 21 Adjustment of the Buttonhole Two mechanical spring settings have been built-in the middle of the foot. Needle Position: left 1. Move needle downwards to foot level and check that needle comes to 1,75 (using spring setting). Turn work . Sew stitches for bar tack. Adjust zigzag again to required length. Satin Stitch: Sew...
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... highest position. Adjust zigzag width and make a trial stitch turning hand wheel by hand. Less stitches are needed for button sewing. However, those who sew buttons on often will then see whether the width of the zigzag is correct. Sewing on buttons Button presser foot Needle: 80 Mercerised sewing thread: 50 or embroidery thread: 30 Sewing the button on Zigzag: 3-4 Stitch length: 0 Needle position: left Automatic: zigzag vW0M/V Drop feed control: lowered Slide piece of work under the presser The zigzag width is let needle into the left hole. Place button...
... highest position. Adjust zigzag width and make a trial stitch turning hand wheel by hand. Less stitches are needed for button sewing. However, those who sew buttons on often will then see whether the width of the zigzag is correct. Sewing on buttons Button presser foot Needle: 80 Mercerised sewing thread: 50 or embroidery thread: 30 Sewing the button on Zigzag: 3-4 Stitch length: 0 Needle position: left Automatic: zigzag vW0M/V Drop feed control: lowered Slide piece of work under the presser The zigzag width is let needle into the left hole. Place button...
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... preparation 1. Presser foot is understood that big, loose loops are formed or remove top thread from tension slot altogether and pass round pattern lever 13. lay the thread sideways under the pres- A pattern can be attached only after this forms the necessary loops. Tailor tacking Tailor tacking foot Needle thread: according to sew always apart and cut through the threads. Automatic: zigzag WVWVW Needle position: centre Drop feed control: sewing Tailor tacking with sewing thread Needle: Zigzag: Stitch length: 80...
... preparation 1. Presser foot is understood that big, loose loops are formed or remove top thread from tension slot altogether and pass round pattern lever 13. lay the thread sideways under the pres- A pattern can be attached only after this forms the necessary loops. Tailor tacking Tailor tacking foot Needle thread: according to sew always apart and cut through the threads. Automatic: zigzag WVWVW Needle position: centre Drop feed control: sewing Tailor tacking with sewing thread Needle: Zigzag: Stitch length: 80...
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... piece over the top p€ece and slide it again into the foot. Pull fabric slightly sideways on both pieces of fabric together so that the same width of material enters the feller all the time. The Lap Hemmer (Feller) Lap hemmer Needle: 80-70 Mercerised sewing thread No. 50 Zigzag: 0 Stitch length: 1'/x-2 Automatic: straight stitch Needle position: centre Drop feed control: sewing _ First operation : Pin both sides of the feller...
... piece over the top p€ece and slide it again into the foot. Pull fabric slightly sideways on both pieces of fabric together so that the same width of material enters the feller all the time. The Lap Hemmer (Feller) Lap hemmer Needle: 80-70 Mercerised sewing thread No. 50 Zigzag: 0 Stitch length: 1'/x-2 Automatic: straight stitch Needle position: centre Drop feed control: sewing _ First operation : Pin both sides of the feller...
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.... c) Raise foot, turn work and turn sewing 2nd run : presser foot and turn work and continue sewing. sew slowly I l Satin Stitch corners Borders for table-cloths, table-napkins, doilies, etc. 1. If the foot is about to design) sew zigzag on the outer edge. Sew satin stitch seam. At the same cording to make a stitch from the left or right (ac- Lower foot again. Guide slowly and near the foot, see embroidery over zag onto 4 again; terial. Put needle on the...
.... c) Raise foot, turn work and turn sewing 2nd run : presser foot and turn work and continue sewing. sew slowly I l Satin Stitch corners Borders for table-cloths, table-napkins, doilies, etc. 1. If the foot is about to design) sew zigzag on the outer edge. Sew satin stitch seam. At the same cording to make a stitch from the left or right (ac- Lower foot again. Guide slowly and near the foot, see embroidery over zag onto 4 again; terial. Put needle on the...
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... diagram.) Push material) through pearl cord (No. 8 three- Sew seam with the cord, Foot: Embroidery foot lower foot and sew further three stit- Satin Stitch embroidery Straight border eta r 4111)IV . Narrow border Preparation: Draw border line, underlay with paper. 1st run: 1 Zigzag: 4 Stitch length: Satin Stitch 2nd run : Zigzag: Th-3 Stitch length: 1-1'h Oversew edge with a second. Lower drop Foot: Small buttonhole foot and cut away surplus material. feed control. Leaving the needle in the left groove of ends of the foot. Make...
... diagram.) Push material) through pearl cord (No. 8 three- Sew seam with the cord, Foot: Embroidery foot lower foot and sew further three stit- Satin Stitch embroidery Straight border eta r 4111)IV . Narrow border Preparation: Draw border line, underlay with paper. 1st run: 1 Zigzag: 4 Stitch length: Satin Stitch 2nd run : Zigzag: Th-3 Stitch length: 1-1'h Oversew edge with a second. Lower drop Foot: Small buttonhole foot and cut away surplus material. feed control. Leaving the needle in the left groove of ends of the foot. Make...
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... right of the tension disc and the middle thread on the left hand upper thread Automatic: As desired pin beneath other . Double and treble needle Embroidery foot Thread: Embroidery thread No. 30 or 50 Treble needle only 50 ; Adjustment (Wind third thread on a bobbin and place it on the other spoole.) Needle position: centre Drop feed control: Sewing Double needle Zigzag: 21/2 Stitch length: Y4-1 (according to pattern) Treble needle Zigzag: 11/2 Stitch length: 1/4-1 (according to pattern) sion disc. When threading the treble needle, the threads for the two...
... right of the tension disc and the middle thread on the left hand upper thread Automatic: As desired pin beneath other . Double and treble needle Embroidery foot Thread: Embroidery thread No. 30 or 50 Treble needle only 50 ; Adjustment (Wind third thread on a bobbin and place it on the other spoole.) Needle position: centre Drop feed control: Sewing Double needle Zigzag: 21/2 Stitch length: Y4-1 (according to pattern) Treble needle Zigzag: 11/2 Stitch length: 1/4-1 (according to pattern) sion disc. When threading the treble needle, the threads for the two...
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... the needles into the Drop feed control: sewing work . For twin needle embroidery without pintucks, use the pintuck foot for pintucking Insert bobbin case. (Do not bring up lever to do one stitch leaving needle points in one stitch, as desired Bring the points of exactly pintuck foot. 1 presser foot is threaded like this : model 707 To sew.pintucks, 2 top threads are need- When threading the machine take -up lower thread yet.) Insert and thread the The gimp is threaded like this : twin needle. needle plate (the free arm cover can...
... the needles into the Drop feed control: sewing work . For twin needle embroidery without pintucks, use the pintuck foot for pintucking Insert bobbin case. (Do not bring up lever to do one stitch leaving needle points in one stitch, as desired Bring the points of exactly pintuck foot. 1 presser foot is threaded like this : model 707 To sew.pintucks, 2 top threads are need- When threading the machine take -up lower thread yet.) Insert and thread the The gimp is threaded like this : twin needle. needle plate (the free arm cover can...
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... needle is clean and oiled; A bad uneven seam results: Thread has dried out due to change When you bring your machine lo an ex- f) the needle plate hole is crushed and jammed in the needle and thread table); free arm cover plate, resp. b) foot starter does not function proper- 3. movement. b) bobbin is pitted by b) if thread remnants are under the bobbin case spring; Generally, most breakdowns are caus- (call authorized Bernina dealer); needle plate). back); d) the hook...
... needle is clean and oiled; A bad uneven seam results: Thread has dried out due to change When you bring your machine lo an ex- f) the needle plate hole is crushed and jammed in the needle and thread table); free arm cover plate, resp. b) foot starter does not function proper- 3. movement. b) bobbin is pitted by b) if thread remnants are under the bobbin case spring; Generally, most breakdowns are caus- (call authorized Bernina dealer); needle plate). back); d) the hook...
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... hook race cover can be closed. Cleaning and oiling L V Remarks Bernina Dealer's notes regarding instructions, home calls and possible guarantee work Date Notes Cleaning and oiling the hook. Remove bobbin into tho shuttle race. Test by turning the hand- Insert bobbin case and close noodle plate slide. Never use hard tools such as a precautionary measure. Lock the bridge to the back. IMO position. Now the hook can be making sure that the spring...
... hook race cover can be closed. Cleaning and oiling L V Remarks Bernina Dealer's notes regarding instructions, home calls and possible guarantee work Date Notes Cleaning and oiling the hook. Remove bobbin into tho shuttle race. Test by turning the hand- Insert bobbin case and close noodle plate slide. Never use hard tools such as a precautionary measure. Lock the bridge to the back. IMO position. Now the hook can be making sure that the spring...