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... 10 Applique work with metallic thread 44 Tricot Hems 15 Tricot Patching 16 Tricot repairs 16 Tricot seams 17 Unpacking and packing the machine 5 Waving on buttons 30 Sewing table (707) 9 Shell Edging 18 Shell hemmer 35 Some Technical hints 11 Straight stitch 12 Stretch stitch 23 Tailor tacking 32 Terry Cloth Darning...
... 10 Applique work with metallic thread 44 Tricot Hems 15 Tricot Patching 16 Tricot repairs 16 Tricot seams 17 Unpacking and packing the machine 5 Waving on buttons 30 Sewing table (707) 9 Shell Edging 18 Shell hemmer 35 Some Technical hints 11 Straight stitch 12 Stretch stitch 23 Tailor tacking 32 Terry Cloth Darning...
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... placed in association with a Bernina is a pleasure. We have mastered the sewing techniques taught to advise you every success. As soon as you have deliberately chosen the title, " My Bernina Guide ", because we are now the happy owner of Bernina Sewing Machines Steckborri TG / Switzerland Your Bernina dealer will receive instruction from your machine. Gegauf Ltd., Manufacturers of...
... placed in association with a Bernina is a pleasure. We have mastered the sewing techniques taught to advise you every success. As soon as you have deliberately chosen the title, " My Bernina Guide ", because we are now the happy owner of Bernina Sewing Machines Steckborri TG / Switzerland Your Bernina dealer will receive instruction from your machine. Gegauf Ltd., Manufacturers of...
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Model 717 4 3 10 1112 Or OLRNINA 14 15 19 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 ...
Model 717 4 3 10 1112 Or OLRNINA 14 15 19 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 ...
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... remains only the flex plug to be switched on the foot starter the machine is carried out in motion. By pressing lightly on and off. Open the hinged latch with many kinds of sewing to be able to a power point. Foot starter and flex are connected by a special plug. Adjustable motor.... Now the machine runs with that of the machine. By pressing switch (7) the dazzle-free light can easily regulated. Press bulb...
... remains only the flex plug to be switched on the foot starter the machine is carried out in motion. By pressing lightly on and off. Open the hinged latch with many kinds of sewing to be able to a power point. Foot starter and flex are connected by a special plug. Adjustable motor.... Now the machine runs with that of the machine. By pressing switch (7) the dazzle-free light can easily regulated. Press bulb...
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... and the speed can now be *Without difficulty wherever it to the machine. When this plug is attached to the machine there remains only the flex plug to a power point. Model 707 When :replacing the machine after use, make aura that of the case can be connected to ...light cover sideways to the compartment for the foot starter. Unpacking and packing the machine Electrical Connection Ifiew4t#:*chiffe. Now the machine runs with that the hand wheel is an advantage with many kinds of sewing to reduce the speed of the case, Awe tt tichight On a table. Adjustable...
... and the speed can now be *Without difficulty wherever it to the machine. When this plug is attached to the machine there remains only the flex plug to a power point. Model 707 When :replacing the machine after use, make aura that of the case can be connected to ...light cover sideways to the compartment for the foot starter. Unpacking and packing the machine Electrical Connection Ifiew4t#:*chiffe. Now the machine runs with that the hand wheel is an advantage with many kinds of sewing to reduce the speed of the case, Awe tt tichight On a table. Adjustable...
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... choice of the bobbin case is now switched on. The usual needle numbers for the Bernina machine class 707 and 717. Make sure that both needle and thread correspond to the right and mount the bobbin ...Needle and thread table *vfry fin;*e fine Needle system 705B BO 70 Mercerised sewing thread (3 ply) 50 Darning thread (2 ply) 50 30-50 Ing ..w 4-0011 Winding dfrhre/ ad on the top... cover to the sewing table given above. Winding of the left hand. Push the bobbin winder spindle on /D04 bobbin 41"-...
... choice of the bobbin case is now switched on. The usual needle numbers for the Bernina machine class 707 and 717. Make sure that both needle and thread correspond to the right and mount the bobbin ...Needle and thread table *vfry fin;*e fine Needle system 705B BO 70 Mercerised sewing thread (3 ply) 50 Darning thread (2 ply) 50 30-50 Ing ..w 4-0011 Winding dfrhre/ ad on the top... cover to the sewing table given above. Winding of the left hand. Push the bobbin winder spindle on /D04 bobbin 41"-...
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...particular darning, the feed • dog must be altered. Lowering the feed dog. Model 707 Darning. Lead the thread with the flat side at the back and facing away. Thread ... thread is in centre = Tighter tension. - The thread tension discs. Bernina has the unique advantage that during normal sewing the thread tension does not have to right as far as it through ... lay them there sideways. Threading the machine. The tension centering wheel (12) can be set upon " darning " symbol. For normal sewing turn . ( To thread the machine Fixing the needle. Place spool on ...
...particular darning, the feed • dog must be altered. Lowering the feed dog. Model 707 Darning. Lead the thread with the flat side at the back and facing away. Thread ... thread is in centre = Tighter tension. - The thread tension discs. Bernina has the unique advantage that during normal sewing the thread tension does not have to right as far as it through ... lay them there sideways. Threading the machine. The tension centering wheel (12) can be set upon " darning " symbol. For normal sewing turn . ( To thread the machine Fixing the needle. Place spool on ...
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...back of the ;':Iriechine; Changing the presser feet Use the correct presser foot for sewing. The Bernina principle: "Just clip it can be used as a thread cutter. this advantage. Only model 107 ...Filling the geeing table. Only Bernina has this will you achieve easy and perfect work . Only in this way will release...helps to the right in no time. The presser foot Is secured and the machine is ready for each type of work . The sewing table Oly-model 107 work is done in the direction of the arrow. ...
...back of the ;':Iriechine; Changing the presser feet Use the correct presser foot for sewing. The Bernina principle: "Just clip it can be used as a thread cutter. this advantage. Only model 107 ...Filling the geeing table. Only Bernina has this will you achieve easy and perfect work . Only in this way will release...helps to the right in no time. The presser foot Is secured and the machine is ready for each type of work . The sewing table Oly-model 107 work is done in the direction of the arrow. ...
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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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...2'/2 Stitch length: about 212/ Needle position: right Drop feed control: sewing Automatic: Blindstitch Setting for sheer fabric Zigzag: about 112/ Stitch length: about 11/2 Needle position: centre Oversew and prepare the hem as diagram, baste with machine or by hand 1/4 " from edge and press. Fingers of left hand... must lie on the folded edge so that the needle just catches the edge of the work very lightly while sewing. __l Blindstitch foot ii Needle: qc;o7-N Thr...
...2'/2 Stitch length: about 212/ Needle position: right Drop feed control: sewing Automatic: Blindstitch Setting for sheer fabric Zigzag: about 112/ Stitch length: about 11/2 Needle position: centre Oversew and prepare the hem as diagram, baste with machine or by hand 1/4 " from edge and press. Fingers of left hand... must lie on the folded edge so that the needle just catches the edge of the work very lightly while sewing. __l Blindstitch foot ii Needle: qc;o7-N Thr...
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... will be in left With knob (21) the stitch density can easily be regulated to suit the material. How to the centre. Continue sewing as for the first bead. Place the work to be changed. Under no circumstances should the zigzag or needle position be sewn under right ... left hand groove of the foot. If not do one stitch by turning the hand wheel towards you, bringing the needle to sew the buttonhole with reinforcing cord Set machine. FitWAWA fl1001107 Buttonhole with Re-Inforcing Cord J O 0 -19 I 0 -20 Set the buttonhole satin stitch So that the loop of the...
... will be in left With knob (21) the stitch density can easily be regulated to suit the material. How to the centre. Continue sewing as for the first bead. Place the work to be changed. Under no circumstances should the zigzag or needle position be sewn under right ... left hand groove of the foot. If not do one stitch by turning the hand wheel towards you, bringing the needle to sew the buttonhole with reinforcing cord Set machine. FitWAWA fl1001107 Buttonhole with Re-Inforcing Cord J O 0 -19 I 0 -20 Set the buttonhole satin stitch So that the loop of the...
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... following points in the slot of Woollens and Terry Cloth (towels) Zigzag. 3-4 Stitch length: 0 Automatic: zigzag VWWWV Drop feed control: lowered Thread machine with one or two stitches, and leave the needle 0 down. Hold the area to right and vice versa). 2nd run : Applying the wool Start... nor lie apart from one another . Always move work sideways (left , a little above the hole. Lay the wool in mind: Model 707 only - Now sew across 4n. Darning with a zigzag. the new wool threads with wool 1st run : Oversewing the threads Cut the wool at the ends or...
... following points in the slot of Woollens and Terry Cloth (towels) Zigzag. 3-4 Stitch length: 0 Automatic: zigzag VWWWV Drop feed control: lowered Thread machine with one or two stitches, and leave the needle 0 down. Hold the area to right and vice versa). 2nd run : Applying the wool Start... nor lie apart from one another . Always move work sideways (left , a little above the hole. Lay the wool in mind: Model 707 only - Now sew across 4n. Darning with a zigzag. the new wool threads with wool 1st run : Oversewing the threads Cut the wool at the ends or...
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...the pieces of material should be transferred onto the mal sewing fabric with chalk and then remove the pattern. a Needle: 90 Zigzag: 2 Stitch length: 4 Draw thread to the rear under the presser foot. \-\ When tacking by machine (saves time) to prevent slipping. It is to...for nor- First set zigzag and put needle in the tension slot. Automatic: zigzag WVWVW Needle position: centre Drop feed control: sewing Tailor tacking with sewing thread Needle: Zigzag: Stitch length: 80 1'/2-2 4 Tailor tacking with darning thread (for tailor tacking Pull both sides of tension...
...the pieces of material should be transferred onto the mal sewing fabric with chalk and then remove the pattern. a Needle: 90 Zigzag: 2 Stitch length: 4 Draw thread to the rear under the presser foot. \-\ When tacking by machine (saves time) to prevent slipping. It is to...for nor- First set zigzag and put needle in the tension slot. Automatic: zigzag WVWVW Needle position: centre Drop feed control: sewing Tailor tacking with sewing thread Needle: Zigzag: Stitch length: 80 1'/2-2 4 Tailor tacking with darning thread (for tailor tacking Pull both sides of tension...
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...First cut a little off (not too much otherwise they will pull apart). When gUiding fabric hold the first fold under the presser foot and sew a few stitches. 11; Fold edge of fabric twice and draw a strong thread through the spiral on the presser foot. How to guide... (not too wide). The Hemmer Hemmer Needle: 80-70 Mercerised sewing thread No. 50 Zigzag: 0 Stitch length: 11/2-2 Automatic: straight stitch Needle position: centre Drop feed control: sewing To begin sewing: Fold edge of the fabric must be vertical and run through the machine In a straight line. Sew first seam.
...First cut a little off (not too much otherwise they will pull apart). When gUiding fabric hold the first fold under the presser foot and sew a few stitches. 11; Fold edge of fabric twice and draw a strong thread through the spiral on the presser foot. How to guide... (not too wide). The Hemmer Hemmer Needle: 80-70 Mercerised sewing thread No. 50 Zigzag: 0 Stitch length: 11/2-2 Automatic: straight stitch Needle position: centre Drop feed control: sewing To begin sewing: Fold edge of the fabric must be vertical and run through the machine In a straight line. Sew first seam.
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... or without frame: " You can be restricted. e. curves, stitch by one or both hands and should not be pressed onto the sewing Notice: Do not place the forefinger parallel to hold the frame steady, because guide the work if it onto the material. lene ironed ... the wrong with this hand only. See that were not appliqued and sew from the table. often the frame is guided during sewing Nevertheless, it if desired. 1st run : Zigzag: 1'/2 Stitch length: Satin Stitch Important: The machine feeds automatically but only in reverse. wrong side. 2. material can be...
... or without frame: " You can be restricted. e. curves, stitch by one or both hands and should not be pressed onto the sewing Notice: Do not place the forefinger parallel to hold the frame steady, because guide the work if it onto the material. lene ironed ... the wrong with this hand only. See that were not appliqued and sew from the table. often the frame is guided during sewing Nevertheless, it if desired. 1st run : Zigzag: 1'/2 Stitch length: Satin Stitch Important: The machine feeds automatically but only in reverse. wrong side. 2. material can be...
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... made). 1,' ',1"r"I Note: The machine feeds in a straight line and not in a long stitch (which will glide away and this straight line. Underlay with the Place needle on the outer edge, lift let run : zigzag: Stitch length: 21/2-3 1-1'/2 work close to a short length. Place needle on 0. Now whilst sewing slowly turn the zigzag...
... made). 1,' ',1"r"I Note: The machine feeds in a straight line and not in a long stitch (which will glide away and this straight line. Underlay with the Place needle on the outer edge, lift let run : zigzag: Stitch length: 21/2-3 1-1'/2 work close to a short length. Place needle on 0. Now whilst sewing slowly turn the zigzag...
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...between tucks, then a width of exactly pintuck foot. 1 presser foot is threaded like this: model 717 The quickest way to set up the machine for this) and finally bring them singly from take-up lower thread yet.) Insert and thread the The gimp is required.) • 411141110 ...; Olw. •-qcirm.fr.fff 3%6,etx% /0*00,_ Lift presser foot. The gimp is threaded like this : model 707 To sew.pintucks, 2 top threads are need- When threading the machine take care that the two • threads are sewn in work. When designs are not twisted together, but bring embroidery is...
...between tucks, then a width of exactly pintuck foot. 1 presser foot is threaded like this: model 717 The quickest way to set up the machine for this) and finally bring them singly from take-up lower thread yet.) Insert and thread the The gimp is required.) • 411141110 ...; Olw. •-qcirm.fr.fff 3%6,etx% /0*00,_ Lift presser foot. The gimp is threaded like this : model 707 To sew.pintucks, 2 top threads are need- When threading the machine take care that the two • threads are sewn in work. When designs are not twisted together, but bring embroidery is...
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...the work will result. Do not stop turning frame rather quickly; needle ready to run more smoothly (as though wanting to Important: Allow the machine to begin and make a test The more securely the work is held . Place deal depends on how the frame Is held the stitch. move...a foot. Move the frame as with it / /-_ should be in the frame as when darning. Do not unattractive work is drawn through the material, sew a few straight stitches and To produce a perfect monogram a great cut the thread ends. Set zigzag. Monograms Without foot Needle: 80-70 Thread: Embroidery ...
...the work will result. Do not stop turning frame rather quickly; needle ready to run more smoothly (as though wanting to Important: Allow the machine to begin and make a test The more securely the work is held . Place deal depends on how the frame Is held the stitch. move...a foot. Move the frame as with it / /-_ should be in the frame as when darning. Do not unattractive work is drawn through the material, sew a few straight stitches and To produce a perfect monogram a great cut the thread ends. Set zigzag. Monograms Without foot Needle: 80-70 Thread: Embroidery ...
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...bad uneven seam results: Thread has dried out due to long a) if thread remnants are pieces of the machine. free arm cover plate, resp. movement. Call Bernina bobbin case; pert, please take along accessories and If breakdowns do occur then examine foot starter. needle bar ... them pre- needle plate to avoid breakdowns 1. ed by b) if thread remnants are caus- (call authorized Bernina dealer); needle plate). whether: 4. free arm cover plate and remove sewing lint; 5. Needle breaks. d) when cheap cotton, irregularly twist- d) the needle is cleaned properly. f) ...
...bad uneven seam results: Thread has dried out due to long a) if thread remnants are pieces of the machine. free arm cover plate, resp. movement. Call Bernina bobbin case; pert, please take along accessories and If breakdowns do occur then examine foot starter. needle bar ... them pre- needle plate to avoid breakdowns 1. ed by b) if thread remnants are caus- (call authorized Bernina dealer); needle plate). whether: 4. free arm cover plate and remove sewing lint; 5. Needle breaks. d) when cheap cotton, irregularly twist- d) the needle is cleaned properly. f) ...
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.... Cleaning and oiling Moth, 707 Jc._.A=,..,•.i?..,,,7 • , . . , -. 1c. Obtainable al all Bemina dealers. chine oil only, free from time to room tempera- All the oiling points on the open arm corer Remove sewing foot and needle. If too much oil Is pieces of the machine. Use clear sewing ma- The main Otltng ;OMs...
.... Cleaning and oiling Moth, 707 Jc._.A=,..,•.i?..,,,7 • , . . , -. 1c. Obtainable al all Bemina dealers. chine oil only, free from time to room tempera- All the oiling points on the open arm corer Remove sewing foot and needle. If too much oil Is pieces of the machine. Use clear sewing ma- The main Otltng ;OMs...