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...29 The various Parts of the Machine (707) 2 The various Parts of the Machine (717) 3 Thread Correct Holding 15 Thread cutter 9 Threading machine 8 Thread table 6 Treble needle 42 Trellis work with Wool 29 Double hemstitch needle 43 Double needle 42 Edgings - "ale of Material ...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 Reverse stitching Ruche...
...29 The various Parts of the Machine (707) 2 The various Parts of the Machine (717) 3 Thread Correct Holding 15 Thread cutter 9 Threading machine 8 Thread table 6 Treble needle 42 Trellis work with Wool 29 Double hemstitch needle 43 Double needle 42 Edgings - "ale of Material ...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 Reverse stitching Ruche...
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The various parts of the machine Model 707 9 8 7 • 10 11 12 13 BERNINA 4 I • 1 3 2 1 I I 25 24 23 14 A \ • • S 15 16 17 18 19 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...
The various parts of the machine Model 707 9 8 7 • 10 11 12 13 BERNINA 4 I • 1 3 2 1 I I 25 24 23 14 A \ • • S 15 16 17 18 19 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...
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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 Window 12 ... 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
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 Window 12 ... 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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... the flex plug to be switched on the machine plate with half the number of the machine. Push the switch. Turn handwheel towards you, until needle reaches highest point.
... the flex plug to be switched on the machine plate with half the number of the machine. Push the switch. Turn handwheel towards you, until needle reaches highest point.
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... the bobbin case Open hinged bobbin case cover. Bobbin winder is In its highest position. The usual needle numbers for the Bernina machine class 707 and 717. For darning, needle numbers 70 and 80. Push the bobbin winder spindle on . Correct choice of the bobbin case is carried out in the same manner. The...
... the bobbin case Open hinged bobbin case cover. Bobbin winder is In its highest position. The usual needle numbers for the Bernina machine class 707 and 717. For darning, needle numbers 70 and 80. Push the bobbin winder spindle on . Correct choice of the bobbin case is carried out in the same manner. The...
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a Insertion of thread. Do not hold it to the mounted bobbin case. The bobbin must turn in picture - Raise needle to theleft.Re-tighten releasescrew on the foot starter. As soon as shown in the direction of the arrow when unwinding. Hold bobbin case in ...
a Insertion of thread. Do not hold it to the mounted bobbin case. The bobbin must turn in picture - Raise needle to theleft.Re-tighten releasescrew on the foot starter. As soon as shown in the direction of the arrow when unwinding. Hold bobbin case in ...
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... tension discs. Pull both threads under the presser foot and lay them there sideways. The tension centering wheel (12) can be lowered. Model 707 Darning. Tighten needle clamp screw. The thread is led from the front to right as far as it will come up lever is in centre = Tighter tension... the tension disc. Lower feed dog by setting the lever (22) to be altered. Bernina has the unique advantage that during normal sewing the thread tension does not have to the needle eye. Pull the needle thread slightly and the bobbin thread will go with the left as far as it will...
... tension discs. Pull both threads under the presser foot and lay them there sideways. The tension centering wheel (12) can be lowered. Model 707 Darning. Tighten needle clamp screw. The thread is led from the front to right as far as it will come up lever is in centre = Tighter tension... the tension disc. Lower feed dog by setting the lever (22) to be altered. Bernina has the unique advantage that during normal sewing the thread tension does not have to the needle eye. Pull the needle thread slightly and the bobbin thread will go with the left as far as it will...
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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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The mastering of the needle bar. Guide the material as close as possible we would advise you to observe the following points: Place your left elbow on the table even ... pulled to the rear. and not with the hand flat. Sit exactly in front of your sewing depends only on how you to lean your Bernina far enough from the table edge (about 6 inches) for you guide the material. The basic rules are therefore: 1. Some tecrinical !lints If you like to...
The mastering of the needle bar. Guide the material as close as possible we would advise you to observe the following points: Place your left elbow on the table even ... pulled to the rear. and not with the hand flat. Sit exactly in front of your sewing depends only on how you to lean your Bernina far enough from the table edge (about 6 inches) for you guide the material. The basic rules are therefore: 1. Some tecrinical !lints If you like to...
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... : O 0 20 adapted to the fabric sewn I. Securing in thick seams (Stitch length not too short.) For normal sewing the needle remains in down in as far as it will then select the same stitch length as for forward. The same applies when sewing forward...ar w depending on stitch length lever to reverse sewing. Screw in the ma- 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 ...
... : O 0 20 adapted to the fabric sewn I. Securing in thick seams (Stitch length not too short.) For normal sewing the needle remains in down in as far as it will then select the same stitch length as for forward. The same applies when sewing forward...ar w depending on stitch length lever to reverse sewing. Screw in the ma- 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 ...
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... amiprig. IMMO Guide the cut edge under the centre of the foot so that the needle actually goes once into the material and once outside. Zigzag sewing Finishing Edges Zigzag: 212/ -4 Stitch length: 1 -2 Needle position: centre Automatic: zigzag VWWWV Drop feed control: sewing If you will easily get...As a general rule the following is valid: zigzag not too wide, stitch length not too long. tr"2.=NA". ' *****6 • ure. Zigzag foot Needle: normally 80 at times 70-100 depending on the edge, you guide the work like this: From the front, close to work and material.
... amiprig. IMMO Guide the cut edge under the centre of the foot so that the needle actually goes once into the material and once outside. Zigzag sewing Finishing Edges Zigzag: 212/ -4 Stitch length: 1 -2 Needle position: centre Automatic: zigzag VWWWV Drop feed control: sewing If you will easily get...As a general rule the following is valid: zigzag not too wide, stitch length not too long. tr"2.=NA". ' *****6 • ure. Zigzag foot Needle: normally 80 at times 70-100 depending on the edge, you guide the work like this: From the front, close to work and material.
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... paper underneath to prevent the material from puckering. (Do not use tissue paper, as stop Needle position: centre Mai Automatic: zigzag yr,Awyw Drop feed control: sewing Model 707 only : When embroidering always use the slide- The Bernina satin stitch control gives the correct stitch length (density) for a satin stitch and autoon sewing...
... paper underneath to prevent the material from puckering. (Do not use tissue paper, as stop Needle position: centre Mai Automatic: zigzag yr,Awyw Drop feed control: sewing Model 707 only : When embroidering always use the slide- The Bernina satin stitch control gives the correct stitch length (density) for a satin stitch and autoon sewing...
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... oversewing, etc.) Press with a damp cloth before removing the extra thread. Hems on Jersey material Zigzag foot Needle: 80-70 Thread: 30 or 50 Hems for Jersey underwear Needle position: centre Automatic: zigzag WMANV Drop feed control: sewing Single turned-In hems Zigzag: 3 Stitch length: ...Double turned-in the needle plate like pintuck cord. (Especially useful for hemS but whenever jersey stretches, e. ing...
... oversewing, etc.) Press with a damp cloth before removing the extra thread. Hems on Jersey material Zigzag foot Needle: 80-70 Thread: 30 or 50 Hems for Jersey underwear Needle position: centre Automatic: zigzag WMANV Drop feed control: sewing Single turned-In hems Zigzag: 3 Stitch length: ...Double turned-in the needle plate like pintuck cord. (Especially useful for hemS but whenever jersey stretches, e. ing...
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... (with the backs of the hand towards you holding the scissors quite fiat II! Patching Jersey Zigzag foot Needle: 80-70 Thread. 30 or 50 ti \ j'i \j\jN Patching Jersey Zigzag: about 3 Stitch length: 1-112/ Needle position: centre Automatic: zigzag WNWVV Drop teed control: sewing Baste the new piece on , first Whenever possible...
... (with the backs of the hand towards you holding the scissors quite fiat II! Patching Jersey Zigzag foot Needle: 80-70 Thread. 30 or 50 ti \ j'i \j\jN Patching Jersey Zigzag: about 3 Stitch length: 1-112/ Needle position: centre Automatic: zigzag WNWVV Drop teed control: sewing Baste the new piece on , first Whenever possible...
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... ►un Zigzag: 1 Stitch length: 1-112/ Pin the pieces together leaving the double layer (gusset) protruding about 1/4 inch. A blunt needle leaves holes. 3. Flat Seam - Cotton Jersey Under/MN 1st run Zigzag: 3 Stitch length: 1 -1 V2 Press the whole seam towards single...Seams for knitted fabrics Elastic seams on Jersey Seams on left. Sweaters Zigzag: 1 Stitch length: 1 Knitted fabrics can be on Jersey Needle position: centre Drop feed control: sewing Automatic: zigzag VWVVVW except for quick seam Quick seam Zigzag: Stitch length: Automatic: 3-4 -1 Blindstitch...
... ►un Zigzag: 1 Stitch length: 1-112/ Pin the pieces together leaving the double layer (gusset) protruding about 1/4 inch. A blunt needle leaves holes. 3. Flat Seam - Cotton Jersey Under/MN 1st run Zigzag: 3 Stitch length: 1 -1 V2 Press the whole seam towards single...Seams for knitted fabrics Elastic seams on Jersey Seams on left. Sweaters Zigzag: 1 Stitch length: 1 Knitted fabrics can be on Jersey Needle position: centre Drop feed control: sewing Automatic: zigzag VWVVVW except for quick seam Quick seam Zigzag: Stitch length: Automatic: 3-4 -1 Blindstitch...
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.... Hold the The easiest way when sewing Jer- After this, pin on the wrong side. (Hold the scissors correctly.) r I /2 Needle position: centre Automatic. sey is to gather it with zigzag. scissors correctly. Trim off surplus on with zigzag. Pin or baste lace on...straight stitches, then draw the under thread and pull work up to the left as the elastic. Elastic and Zigzag: 3 Stitch length: 1-1'/2 Needle position: centre Drop feed control: sewing Lace on Jersey Zigzag: 11/2 -2 Stitch length: 1/4 - I Blindstitch Drop feed control: sewing Place folded...
.... Hold the The easiest way when sewing Jer- After this, pin on the wrong side. (Hold the scissors correctly.) r I /2 Needle position: centre Automatic. sey is to gather it with zigzag. scissors correctly. Trim off surplus on with zigzag. Pin or baste lace on...straight stitches, then draw the under thread and pull work up to the left as the elastic. Elastic and Zigzag: 3 Stitch length: 1-1'/2 Needle position: centre Drop feed control: sewing Lace on Jersey Zigzag: 11/2 -2 Stitch length: 1/4 - I Blindstitch Drop feed control: sewing Place folded...
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...straight stitch and press. Then cut off the turnings along the zigzag seam. .Hold the scissors correctly. Zigzag foot Needle- 70 Threa lap,* Lace (and insertion) in material Needle position: centre Automatic: zigzag WAMW Drop feed control: sewing 1st run Zigzag: Stitch length: 0 about 1 Pin ...in lace, baste it and sew on with straight stitch 2nd run Zigzag: Stitch length: 11/2-21/7 according to lace about 14/ -72 Needle position: centre Automatic: zigzag 1,AAWAN Drop feed control: sewing Prepare and press turnings. Sew a zigzag seam over this pressed edge as for oversewing...
...straight stitch and press. Then cut off the turnings along the zigzag seam. .Hold the scissors correctly. Zigzag foot Needle- 70 Threa lap,* Lace (and insertion) in material Needle position: centre Automatic: zigzag WAMW Drop feed control: sewing 1st run Zigzag: Stitch length: 0 about 1 Pin ...in lace, baste it and sew on with straight stitch 2nd run Zigzag: Stitch length: 11/2-21/7 according to lace about 14/ -72 Needle position: centre Automatic: zigzag 1,AAWAN Drop feed control: sewing Prepare and press turnings. Sew a zigzag seam over this pressed edge as for oversewing...
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... feed control: sewing Thread the elastic through the hole of material Embroidery foot Needle: BO Thread:ID Applying elastic thread Zigzag: 2 Stitch length: 2 Needle position . ti .-.3rW•4r Gathering material Zigzag: 2 Stitch length: 2 (for heavy fabrics up to 4) Needle position: centre Drop feed control: sewing Automatic: zigzag MOM Pearl Cord The pearl...
... feed control: sewing Thread the elastic through the hole of material Embroidery foot Needle: BO Thread:ID Applying elastic thread Zigzag: 2 Stitch length: 2 Needle position . ti .-.3rW•4r Gathering material Zigzag: 2 Stitch length: 2 (for heavy fabrics up to 4) Needle position: centre Drop feed control: sewing Automatic: zigzag MOM Pearl Cord The pearl...
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.... 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. Hold the work . Basic Setting Zigzag: about 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. This is placed under ...
.... 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. Hold the work . Basic Setting Zigzag: about 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. This is placed under ...
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... length: close to 0 Automatic: Running stitch Now sew over patch edge with running stitch (according to the type of running stitch Needle position: centre Drop feed control : sewing 1st run C Zigzag. 4 Stitch length: close to oversew edges correctly. Running stitch should... not overlap the edges. Patching material Patching with running stitch sew a straight stitch. Take care to 0 Needle position: centre Automatic: Running stitch Drop feed control: sewing 3rd run Zigzag: Stitch length: Automatic: 0 1 straight stitch Along inner...
... length: close to 0 Automatic: Running stitch Now sew over patch edge with running stitch (according to the type of running stitch Needle position: centre Drop feed control : sewing 1st run C Zigzag. 4 Stitch length: close to oversew edges correctly. Running stitch should... not overlap the edges. Patching material Patching with running stitch sew a straight stitch. Take care to 0 Needle position: centre Automatic: Running stitch Drop feed control: sewing 3rd run Zigzag: Stitch length: Automatic: 0 1 straight stitch Along inner...