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... 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 23 17 20 and 37 20 17 34 15 44 44 7... 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...
... 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 23 17 20 and 37 20 17 34 15 44 44 7... 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...
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... discover that you during your Bernina dealer. Your Bernina dealer will receive instruction from your instruction period you will become a very personal thing to you w€ll not be supplied against extra charge. Gegauf Ltd., Manufacturers of Bernina Sewing Machines Steckborri TG / Switzerland We ...greatly appreciate the confidence you have mastered the sewing techniques taught to you in us and assure you every success.
... discover that you during your Bernina dealer. Your Bernina dealer will receive instruction from your instruction period you will become a very personal thing to you w€ll not be supplied against extra charge. Gegauf Ltd., Manufacturers of Bernina Sewing Machines Steckborri TG / Switzerland We ...greatly appreciate the confidence you have mastered the sewing techniques taught to you in us and assure you every success.
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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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... hand and remove the bobbin case. Adjustable motor. Turn handwheel towards you, until needle reaches highest point. The insertion of sewing to be able to the machine. Now the machine runs with many kinds of the bobbin case is set in the same manner. When this plug is an advantage with half... the number of the machine. Pull out light cover sideways to a power point. Connect foot starter to reduce the speed of revolutions and the speed can be connected to...
... hand and remove the bobbin case. Adjustable motor. Turn handwheel towards you, until needle reaches highest point. The insertion of sewing to be able to the machine. Now the machine runs with many kinds of the bobbin case is set in the same manner. When this plug is an advantage with half... the number of the machine. Pull out light cover sideways to a power point. Connect foot starter to reduce the speed of revolutions and the speed can be connected to...
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...foot starter. Remove foot starter from case and connect it clockwise. Push the switch. Model 707 When :replacing the machine after use, make aura that of the case can be able to reduce the speed of sewing to be switched on and off. It is set in motion. Unpacking and packing the... machine Electrical Connection Ifiew4t#:*chiffe. To Insert bulb, turn anti-clockwise and draw downwards. Compare the voltage indicated on ...
...foot starter. Remove foot starter from case and connect it clockwise. Push the switch. Model 707 When :replacing the machine after use, make aura that of the case can be able to reduce the speed of sewing to be switched on and off. It is set in motion. Unpacking and packing the... machine Electrical Connection Ifiew4t#:*chiffe. To Insert bulb, turn anti-clockwise and draw downwards. Compare the voltage indicated on ...
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... 50 ..44a-ae "6O-70-70/ #5- - Bobbin winder is now switched on the top cover to the sewing table given above. Bobbin and Case Model 707 Removing the bobbin case Open hinged bobbin case cover. Push the bobbin winder spindle on . For darning, needle numbers...sewing thread (3 ply) 50 Darning thread (2 ply) 50 30-50 Ing ..w 4-0011 Winding dfrhre/ ad on /D04 bobbin 41"- • Loosen hand wheel: Hold hand wheel with the right hand by turning anti-clockwise. Winding of the bobbin case is In its highest position. The usual needle numbers for the Bernina machine class 707...
... 50 ..44a-ae "6O-70-70/ #5- - Bobbin winder is now switched on the top cover to the sewing table given above. Bobbin and Case Model 707 Removing the bobbin case Open hinged bobbin case cover. Push the bobbin winder spindle on . For darning, needle numbers...sewing thread (3 ply) 50 Darning thread (2 ply) 50 30-50 Ing ..w 4-0011 Winding dfrhre/ ad on /D04 bobbin 41"- • Loosen hand wheel: Hold hand wheel with the right hand by turning anti-clockwise. Winding of the bobbin case is In its highest position. The usual needle numbers for the Bernina machine class 707...
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Now draw thread through the needle hole. Bernina has the unique advantage that during normal sewing the thread tension does not have to be set upon " ... Lower feed dog by setting the lever (22) to the back leaving a loose end of sewing, in its highest position. Threading the machine. Place spool on pin. For your guidance: Normal tension - Now turn the hand wheel towards ... and lay them there sideways. Model 717 Darning. With the right hand hold the spool steady. Model 707 Darning. For all other tasks lever has to the ' left hand through the eyelet then pull it ...
Now draw thread through the needle hole. Bernina has the unique advantage that during normal sewing the thread tension does not have to be set upon " ... Lower feed dog by setting the lever (22) to the back leaving a loose end of sewing, in its highest position. Threading the machine. Place spool on pin. For your guidance: Normal tension - Now turn the hand wheel towards ... and lay them there sideways. Model 717 Darning. With the right hand hold the spool steady. Model 707 Darning. For all other tasks lever has to the ' left hand through the eyelet then pull it ...
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... to save time, especially when scissors are not close at the back of the lever at hand. To secure the sewing table the lever must be used as a thread cutter. Only Bernina has this way will release the top thread tension and the mater€al can be turned to the right... in no time. this will you achieve easy and perfect work . Only model 107 Filling the geeing table. The presser foot Is secured and the machine is finished. The sewing table...
... to save time, especially when scissors are not close at the back of the lever at hand. To secure the sewing table the lever must be used as a thread cutter. Only Bernina has this way will release the top thread tension and the mater€al can be turned to the right... in no time. this will you achieve easy and perfect work . Only model 107 Filling the geeing table. The presser foot Is secured and the machine is finished. The sewing table...
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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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... 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. Adjust the zigzag so that they... work. Hold the work is the correct way. This is placed under the foot. Blind hem stitch This is how the work very lightly while sewing.
... 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. Adjust the zigzag so that they... work. Hold the work is the correct way. This is placed under the foot. Blind hem stitch This is how the work very lightly while sewing.
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... or needle position be used. of the needle, so that the edge of the material lies in work clockwise with reinforcing cord Set machine. Lower needle to sew the buttonhole with right hand until cords are parallel. Place the work to be regulated to suit the material. Continue...at the beginning of the foot. FitWAWA fl1001107 It is the same as described. The method of adjusting is recommended to be in the centre. Sew satin stitch for the satin stitch. (Page 8.) will reinforce the buttonhole where the button will be sewn under right hand groove of foot. ...
... or needle position be used. of the needle, so that the edge of the material lies in work clockwise with reinforcing cord Set machine. Lower needle to sew the buttonhole with right hand until cords are parallel. Place the work to be regulated to suit the material. Continue...at the beginning of the foot. FitWAWA fl1001107 It is the same as described. The method of adjusting is recommended to be in the centre. Sew satin stitch for the satin stitch. (Page 8.) will reinforce the buttonhole where the button will be sewn under right hand groove of foot. ...
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...1st run : Oversewing the threads Cut the wool at the ends or the threads will then be mended correctly. Darning with a zigzag. The Model 707 only zigzag rows should not overlap nor lie apart from one another . Hold the area to right and vice versa). 2nd run : Applying the ... automatically. Hold work sideways (left , a little above the hole. Stitch down . Now sew across 4n. Lay the wool in mind: Model 707 only - Always move work again as before. Do not push the work on the machine, but hold it taut whileyou guide. The wool will be too far apart. - Do...
...1st run : Oversewing the threads Cut the wool at the ends or the threads will then be mended correctly. Darning with a zigzag. The Model 707 only zigzag rows should not overlap nor lie apart from one another . Hold the area to right and vice versa). 2nd run : Applying the ... automatically. Hold work sideways (left , a little above the hole. Stitch down . Now sew across 4n. Lay the wool in mind: Model 707 only - Always move work again as before. Do not push the work on the machine, but hold it taut whileyou guide. The wool will be too far apart. - Do...
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.... Pull both sides of tension indicator for tailor tacking Before starting to the rear under the presser foot. \-\ When tacking by machine (saves time) to material and colours Important preparation 1. Tailor tacking with chalk and then remove the pattern. A pattern can be... in its highest position. lay the thread sideways under the pres- 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 the aid of the tailor tacking foot, this procedure, ...
.... Pull both sides of tension indicator for tailor tacking Before starting to the rear under the presser foot. \-\ When tacking by machine (saves time) to material and colours Important preparation 1. Tailor tacking with chalk and then remove the pattern. A pattern can be... in its highest position. lay the thread sideways under the pres- 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 the aid of the tailor tacking foot, this procedure, ...
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...in the fabric and lift presser foot. When gUiding fabric hold the first fold under the presser foot and sew a few stitches. 11; 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 fabric twice and draw a strong thread through by hand. Fold edge of fabric twice (not too wide). The edge of the fabric must be vertical and run through the machine In a straight line.
...in the fabric and lift presser foot. When gUiding fabric hold the first fold under the presser foot and sew a few stitches. 11; 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 fabric twice and draw a strong thread through by hand. Fold edge of fabric twice (not too wide). The edge of the fabric must be vertical and run through the machine In a straight line.
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...hold the Preparation: Trace design on to a garment to stiffen it if desired. 1st run : Zigzag: 1'/2 Stitch length: Satin Stitch Important: The machine feeds automatically but only in the position as the cial tracing paper. Guide near the 1. material can be guided by one or both hands and... should not be restricted. best possible free- Sew corners and small curves the work must be traced onto iron-on the right side with Satin Stitch. curves, stitch by tracing the lines...
...hold the Preparation: Trace design on to a garment to stiffen it if desired. 1st run : Zigzag: 1'/2 Stitch length: Satin Stitch Important: The machine feeds automatically but only in the position as the cial tracing paper. Guide near the 1. material can be guided by one or both hands and... should not be restricted. best possible free- Sew corners and small curves the work must be traced onto iron-on the right side with Satin Stitch. curves, stitch by tracing the lines...
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... on this will result in the corner. Lower time guide a pearl cord along the edge foot. making sure that it . 4. sewing slowly! b) Sew to the corner. d) During sewing turn zig- If the foot is almost over a seam already embroidered. Remove paper and carefully cut round the scallops. 3. Lift foot...: Draw the scallops with diagonal design (rectangular): Sew to the corner, i.e. Turn aid of the stitch is about to make a stitch from the left in a long stitch (which will look as if a mistake has been made). 1,' ',1"r"I Note: The machine feeds in a straight line and not in the ...
... on this will result in the corner. Lower time guide a pearl cord along the edge foot. making sure that it . 4. sewing slowly! b) Sew to the corner. d) During sewing turn zig- If the foot is almost over a seam already embroidered. Remove paper and carefully cut round the scallops. 3. Lift foot...: Draw the scallops with diagonal design (rectangular): Sew to the corner, i.e. Turn aid of the stitch is about to make a stitch from the left in a long stitch (which will look as if a mistake has been made). 1,' ',1"r"I Note: The machine feeds in a straight line and not in the ...
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... continue. ed (for this) and finally bring up lower thread yet.) Insert and thread the The gimp is threaded like this : model 707 To sew.pintucks, 2 top threads are sewn in work . The gimp is threaded like this : model 717 The quickest way to set up the... pintucks, use the pintuck foot for pintucking Insert bobbin case. (Do not bring embroidery is controlled automatically by hand to be sewn up the machine for automatic guiding. You should therefore proceed thus : (Remove the cord) Zigzag: Stitch length: 0-2V2 about 1'/2 Automatic: straight stitch Needle position...
... continue. ed (for this) and finally bring up lower thread yet.) Insert and thread the The gimp is threaded like this : model 707 To sew.pintucks, 2 top threads are sewn in work . The gimp is threaded like this : model 717 The quickest way to set up the... pintucks, use the pintuck foot for pintucking Insert bobbin case. (Do not bring embroidery is controlled automatically by hand to be sewn up the machine for automatic guiding. You should therefore proceed thus : (Remove the cord) Zigzag: Stitch length: 0-2V2 about 1'/2 Automatic: straight stitch Needle position...
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... work top thread tension will remain open and Hold frame as jerky If the bottom thread is drawn through the material, sew a few straight stitches and To produce a perfect monogram a great cut the thread ends. Set zigzag. The drawn line... Is complete. should be carried out without a foot. needle ready to begin and make a test The more smoothly (as though wanting to Important: Allow the machine to be guided slowly and steadily. /- / •_•S ,a [ LI r 1 LJ , • • L L /1-7 • • LJ •r \1„ / r 1 r L 1 e IiG [ L IF 5 ill 3; 15...
... work top thread tension will remain open and Hold frame as jerky If the bottom thread is drawn through the material, sew a few straight stitches and To produce a perfect monogram a great cut the thread ends. Set zigzag. The drawn line... Is complete. should be carried out without a foot. needle ready to begin and make a test The more smoothly (as though wanting to Important: Allow the machine to be guided slowly and steadily. /- / •_•S ,a [ LI r 1 LJ , • • L L /1-7 • • LJ •r \1„ / r 1 r L 1 e IiG [ L IF 5 ill 3; 15...
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...must be dis- f) the needle plate hole is damaged (call authorized Bernina dealer); a) Motor does not function properly ed Bernina dealer). (call authorized Bernina dealer to change When you bring your machine lo an ex- movement. Generally, most breakdowns are pieces of thread caught...even containing knots is cleaned properly. back); free arm cover plate and remove sewing lint; 5. e) Poor quality or knotted thread. 6. free arm cover plate, resp. Can have c) when sewing over thick part material the following causes: c) use of the needle must ...
...must be dis- f) the needle plate hole is damaged (call authorized Bernina dealer); a) Motor does not function properly ed Bernina dealer). (call authorized Bernina dealer to change When you bring your machine lo an ex- movement. Generally, most breakdowns are pieces of thread caught...even containing knots is cleaned properly. back); free arm cover plate and remove sewing lint; 5. e) Poor quality or knotted thread. 6. free arm cover plate, resp. Can have c) when sewing over thick part material the following causes: c) use of the needle must ...
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...needle plate can warm up to time so that it should Always oil the machine before use and be easily cleaned. ture and the oil in red. and stain machine and material. the sewing fluff can be removed from resin and acid. Obtainable al all Bemina dealers....long life. To take on the machine are provided with the special screw dnver. Proper offing of the cover the teed dog so that not afterwards. Cleaning and oiling Moth, 707 Jc._.A=,..,•.i?..,,,7 • , . . , -. 1c. During sewing heavily (1-2 dropsi. Use clear sewing ma- chine oil only, free from...
...needle plate can warm up to time so that it should Always oil the machine before use and be easily cleaned. ture and the oil in red. and stain machine and material. the sewing fluff can be removed from resin and acid. Obtainable al all Bemina dealers....long life. To take on the machine are provided with the special screw dnver. Proper offing of the cover the teed dog so that not afterwards. Cleaning and oiling Moth, 707 Jc._.A=,..,•.i?..,,,7 • , . . , -. 1c. During sewing heavily (1-2 dropsi. Use clear sewing ma- chine oil only, free from...