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...10 Satin stitch embroidery 40-41 Scissors Holding 16 Securing Threads 12 Sewing Elastic Thread 20 Sewing on Jersey 15 Winding bobbin thread 6 Wool Darning 29 Zigzag Sewing 13 Zip Insertion 31 "ale of the Machine (717) 3 Thread Correct Holding 15 Thread cutter 9 Threading machine 8 Thread table 6 Treble needle 42 Trellis work 38-39 Automatic Stitches 14 Basting 24 Blind-hems 21 Bobbin and bobbin case model 717 4 Bobbin and bobbin case model 707 6 Breakdowns 45-47 Buttonholes 25 Buttonholes with cord 26 Changing Presser feet 9 Cleaning and Oiling...
...10 Satin stitch embroidery 40-41 Scissors Holding 16 Securing Threads 12 Sewing Elastic Thread 20 Sewing on Jersey 15 Winding bobbin thread 6 Wool Darning 29 Zigzag Sewing 13 Zip Insertion 31 "ale of the Machine (717) 3 Thread Correct Holding 15 Thread cutter 9 Threading machine 8 Thread table 6 Treble needle 42 Trellis work 38-39 Automatic Stitches 14 Basting 24 Blind-hems 21 Bobbin and bobbin case model 717 4 Bobbin and bobbin case model 707 6 Breakdowns 45-47 Buttonholes 25 Buttonholes with cord 26 Changing Presser feet 9 Cleaning and Oiling...
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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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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 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...
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 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...
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... is set in motion. Light switch. To Insert bulb, turn anti-clockwise and draw downwards. TO,take the machine out of your main voltage. By pressing lightly on the machine plate with half the number of sewing to a power point. Pull out light cover sideways to the machine. Press bulb upwards, turn it to change the bulb. Unpacking and packing the machine Electrical Connection Ifiew4t#:*chiffe. foot control and table In ihe case...
... is set in motion. Light switch. To Insert bulb, turn anti-clockwise and draw downwards. TO,take the machine out of your main voltage. By pressing lightly on the machine plate with half the number of sewing to a power point. Pull out light cover sideways to the machine. Press bulb upwards, turn it to change the bulb. Unpacking and packing the machine Electrical Connection Ifiew4t#:*chiffe. foot control and table In ihe case...
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... cover to the sewing table given above. Winding of the left hand. The usual needle numbers for the Bernina machine class 707 and 717. Bobbin and Case Model 707 Removing the bobbin case Open hinged bobbin case cover. Make sure that both needle and thread correspond to the right and mount the bobbin case. Open the hinged latch with thumb and forefinger of thread on bobbin Needle and thread table *vfry fin;*e fine Needle system 705B BO 70 Mercerised sewing thread (3 ply) 50 Darning thread...
... cover to the sewing table given above. Winding of the left hand. The usual needle numbers for the Bernina machine class 707 and 717. Bobbin and Case Model 707 Removing the bobbin case Open hinged bobbin case cover. Make sure that both needle and thread correspond to the right and mount the bobbin case. Open the hinged latch with thumb and forefinger of thread on bobbin Needle and thread table *vfry fin;*e fine Needle system 705B BO 70 Mercerised sewing thread (3 ply) 50 Darning thread...
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... of the tension disc. Model 717 Darning. Tighten needle clamp screw. With the right hand hold the spool steady. Now turn kncb to the back leaving a loose end of the take-up the bottom thread. For normal sewing turn the hand wheel towards you until the take -up through the thread guide (5) up to the needle eye. Lower feed dog by setting the lever (22) to the needle in one...
... of the tension disc. Model 717 Darning. Tighten needle clamp screw. With the right hand hold the spool steady. Now turn kncb to the back leaving a loose end of the take-up the bottom thread. For normal sewing turn the hand wheel towards you until the take -up through the thread guide (5) up to the needle eye. Lower feed dog by setting the lever (22) to the needle in one...
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.... The work . The sewing table Oly-model 107 work . When sliding the table on the free arm, make sure that it on!" The patented Bernina presser foot clamping lever permits qu€ck and easy changes. Thread cutter. This 'small device helps to save time, especially when scissors are not close at the back of the case by pulling to the right in no time. Changing the presser feet Use the correct presser foot for sewing. The lever on...
.... The work . The sewing table Oly-model 107 work . When sliding the table on the free arm, make sure that it on!" The patented Bernina presser foot clamping lever permits qu€ck and easy changes. Thread cutter. This 'small device helps to save time, especially when scissors are not close at the back of the case by pulling to the right in no time. Changing the presser feet Use the correct presser foot for sewing. The lever on...
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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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... lever to the fabric sewn I. Screw 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 at desired length. When stitch length lever is returned below 0 the stitch length is raised above 0 for forward. Before stitching in as far as it will then select the same stitch length as it was before. Normal stitch length: about 112/ -2 Securing threads...
... lever to the fabric sewn I. Screw 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 at desired length. When stitch length lever is returned below 0 the stitch length is raised above 0 for forward. Before stitching in as far as it will then select the same stitch length as it was before. Normal stitch length: about 112/ -2 Securing threads...
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... paper underneath to desired pattern. Push lever 20 upward, then move lever 19 upward the foot. 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 excellent.) Satin Stitch (Close zigzag) Zigzag: 4-11/2 Stitch length: Satin Stitch stop lever up Stitch length regulator up as far as this do not leave the needle down in the material. Automatic stitches a 13 Embroidery foot Needle: 80-70 Embroidery thread: 30 Automatic Pull lever 13 to right and...
... paper underneath to desired pattern. Push lever 20 upward, then move lever 19 upward the foot. 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 excellent.) Satin Stitch (Close zigzag) Zigzag: 4-11/2 Stitch length: Satin Stitch stop lever up Stitch length regulator up as far as this do not leave the needle down in the material. Automatic stitches a 13 Embroidery foot Needle: 80-70 Embroidery thread: 30 Automatic Pull lever 13 to right and...
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... the work is completed. Cut edges must be joined up and oversews simultaneously. Use fine mercerised thread. 4. Cotton Jersey Under/MN 1st run Zigzag: 3 Stitch length: 1 -1 V2 Press the whole seam towards single layer of Jersey and sew at one presser foot width along first seam 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 Joins up like other materials. Sweaters Zigzag: 1 Stitch length: 1 Knitted fabrics can...
... the work is completed. Cut edges must be joined up and oversews simultaneously. Use fine mercerised thread. 4. Cotton Jersey Under/MN 1st run Zigzag: 3 Stitch length: 1 -1 V2 Press the whole seam towards single layer of Jersey and sew at one presser foot width along first seam 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 Joins up like other materials. Sweaters Zigzag: 1 Stitch length: 1 Knitted fabrics can...
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..., adjust zigzag. You will find the button presser foot superior. If neces- Lower drop feed control and set ma- Then lower usually the same, with the exception of presser foot. decorative buttons. Method : on. Place button on marked spot and as the distance between the holes is nearly always 3-4 foot. 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...
..., adjust zigzag. You will find the button presser foot superior. If neces- Lower drop feed control and set ma- Then lower usually the same, with the exception of presser foot. decorative buttons. Method : on. Place button on marked spot and as the distance between the holes is nearly always 3-4 foot. 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...
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...- a Needle: 90 Zigzag: 2 Stitch length: 4 Draw thread to the rear under the presser foot. \-\ When tacking by machine (saves time) to be transferred onto the mal sewing fabric with darning thread (for thin materials) Needle: 70 Zigzag: 13/4 Stitch length: 4 b a Position of tension indicator for top thread only; Pull both sides of tension indicator for the bobbin. A pattern can be recommended when working by hand one works directly alongside the pattern. Tailor tacking Tailor tacking foot Needle thread: according to sew...
...- a Needle: 90 Zigzag: 2 Stitch length: 4 Draw thread to the rear under the presser foot. \-\ When tacking by machine (saves time) to be transferred onto the mal sewing fabric with darning thread (for thin materials) Needle: 70 Zigzag: 13/4 Stitch length: 4 b a Position of tension indicator for top thread only; Pull both sides of tension indicator for the bobbin. A pattern can be recommended when working by hand one works directly alongside the pattern. Tailor tacking Tailor tacking foot Needle thread: according to sew...
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... presser foot and guide fabric into the feller and sew the second row of stitches. When sewing make sure that the piece underneath projects by 3 mm ('/e"). 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...
... presser foot and guide fabric into the feller and sew the second row of stitches. When sewing make sure that the piece underneath projects by 3 mm ('/e"). 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...
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...presser foot and turn work and turn work . or under the foot so that the design can be adjusted to a short length. c) Raise foot, turn zigzag to design) sew zigzag on the outer edge. Needle position, left ! Satin Stitch embroidery Embroidery foot Needle: 80 Thread: Embroidery thread No.30 Zigzag: 4 Stitch length: Satin Stitch Automatic: zigzag AMMAN Needle position: centre Drop feed control: sewing Remember the following when embroidering over satin stitch and ornamental stitch seams : The stitch length for embroidery is to be removed. sewing slowly! The border cord...
...presser foot and turn work and turn work . or under the foot so that the design can be adjusted to a short length. c) Raise foot, turn zigzag to design) sew zigzag on the outer edge. Needle position, left ! Satin Stitch embroidery Embroidery foot Needle: 80 Thread: Embroidery thread No.30 Zigzag: 4 Stitch length: Satin Stitch Automatic: zigzag AMMAN Needle position: centre Drop feed control: sewing Remember the following when embroidering over satin stitch and ornamental stitch seams : The stitch length for embroidery is to be removed. sewing slowly! The border cord...
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.... feed control. Lay the work . Place the cord (mostly 1-ply) corner stitch over nor under the foot in the left groove of ends of the cord. (See diagram.) Push material) through pearl cord (No. 8 three- Sew seam with a second. Lower drop Foot: Small buttonhole foot and cut away surplus material. Leaving the needle in the same way as with zigzag. Raise drop feed control and continue sewing carefully. under the edge. To make...
.... feed control. Lay the work . Place the cord (mostly 1-ply) corner stitch over nor under the foot in the left groove of ends of the cord. (See diagram.) Push material) through pearl cord (No. 8 three- Sew seam with a second. Lower drop Foot: Small buttonhole foot and cut away surplus material. Leaving the needle in the same way as with zigzag. Raise drop feed control and continue sewing carefully. under the edge. To make...
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...- When threading the treble needle, the threads for the two outside needles go on the other. whether shades of the tension disc and the middle thread on one side of one of the threads beautiful effects on the left and 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. Double and treble needle Embroidery foot Thread: Embroidery thread No. 30...
...- When threading the treble needle, the threads for the two outside needles go on the other. whether shades of the tension disc and the middle thread on one side of one of the threads beautiful effects on the left and 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. Double and treble needle Embroidery foot Thread: Embroidery thread No. 30...
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You should therefore proceed thus : (Remove the cord) Zigzag: Stitch length: 0-2V2 about 1'/2 Automatic: straight stitch Needle position: centre Drop feed control: sewing The gimp is threaded like this : model 707 To sew.pintucks, 2 top threads are not twisted together, but bring up lever to the tucks, use the embroidery foot. Turn balance wheel by the groo- Half turn . When designs are sewn in work. Thread: 30 or 50 Lower presser foot. Lower presser foot and continue. ed (for this) and finally...
You should therefore proceed thus : (Remove the cord) Zigzag: Stitch length: 0-2V2 about 1'/2 Automatic: straight stitch Needle position: centre Drop feed control: sewing The gimp is threaded like this : model 707 To sew.pintucks, 2 top threads are not twisted together, but bring up lever to the tucks, use the embroidery foot. Turn balance wheel by the groo- Half turn . When designs are sewn in work. Thread: 30 or 50 Lower presser foot. Lower presser foot and continue. ed (for this) and finally...
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... from a Bernina dealer); thread tension discs; free arm cover plate, resp. If bottom thread breaks. movement. Call Bernina bobbin case; d) machine has been standing in , therefore it bent, touched the throat b) use of inferior needles (buy them pre- pert, please take along accessories and If breakdowns do occur then examine foot starter. Faulty stitches. Can have the follow - under the needle and needs repolishing. (Bring bobbin case tension spring. must be at the a) wrong needle. Seam irregularities...
... from a Bernina dealer); thread tension discs; free arm cover plate, resp. If bottom thread breaks. movement. Call Bernina bobbin case; d) machine has been standing in , therefore it bent, touched the throat b) use of inferior needles (buy them pre- pert, please take along accessories and If breakdowns do occur then examine foot starter. Faulty stitches. Can have the follow - under the needle and needs repolishing. (Bring bobbin case tension spring. must be at the a) wrong needle. Seam irregularities...
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... cleaned with the shuttle race cover. Never use hard tools such as a precautionary measure. Remove bobbin into tho shuttle race. Insert bobbin case and close noodle plate slide. 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. IMO position. place arm cover and ro-screw tightly When the bobbin case is inserted the hinged shuttle cover can be closed. Lock the bridge to the back. Insert the shuttle case...
... cleaned with the shuttle race cover. Never use hard tools such as a precautionary measure. Remove bobbin into tho shuttle race. Insert bobbin case and close noodle plate slide. 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. IMO position. place arm cover and ro-screw tightly When the bobbin case is inserted the hinged shuttle cover can be closed. Lock the bridge to the back. Insert the shuttle case...
