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... holding 18 Seam finishing 15 Seams for knitted fabrics 19 Securing threads 14 Setting stitch length 14 Sewing lamp, Model 807/810 4 Sewing lamp, Model 817 5 Sewing elastic thread 24 Sewing on buttons 34 Shell hem 22 Shell hemmer 39 Stretch seam 20 Stretch stitch for hems on tricot underwear 20 Straight stitching 14 Tailor tacking 36 Terry towelling darning 33 Thread correct holding 13 Thread cutter 9 Thread table 6 Thread tension 8 Threading upper thread 8 Trellis work with metallic thread 40 Tricot hems 17 Tricot seams 19 Tricot patching...
... holding 18 Seam finishing 15 Seams for knitted fabrics 19 Securing threads 14 Setting stitch length 14 Sewing lamp, Model 807/810 4 Sewing lamp, Model 817 5 Sewing elastic thread 24 Sewing on buttons 34 Shell hem 22 Shell hemmer 39 Stretch seam 20 Stretch stitch for hems on tricot underwear 20 Straight stitching 14 Tailor tacking 36 Terry towelling darning 33 Thread correct holding 13 Thread cutter 9 Thread table 6 Thread tension 8 Threading upper thread 8 Trellis work with metallic thread 40 Tricot hems 17 Tricot seams 19 Tricot patching...
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... the socket when changing the light bulb, the needle, presser loot, bobbin or needle plate, when stopping work without supervision and during servicing (cleaning). reverse stitch length Presser foot lift Passage space Size of baseplate Shuttle system 4.5 mm left -center -right 4 mm 2 mm 6,5 mm 110x200 mm 355 x182 mm (807. 810) non-stick central bobbin shuttle Bobbin capacity Needle system Thread tension 75 m cotton yarn 705 B upper thread tensioning incorporated in frame cover Winder self-releasing Motor power: 85 watts Sewing lamp (built...
... the socket when changing the light bulb, the needle, presser loot, bobbin or needle plate, when stopping work without supervision and during servicing (cleaning). reverse stitch length Presser foot lift Passage space Size of baseplate Shuttle system 4.5 mm left -center -right 4 mm 2 mm 6,5 mm 110x200 mm 355 x182 mm (807. 810) non-stick central bobbin shuttle Bobbin capacity Needle system Thread tension 75 m cotton yarn 705 B upper thread tensioning incorporated in frame cover Winder self-releasing Motor power: 85 watts Sewing lamp (built...
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...2 Model 807 15 16 17 18 19 20 .0" 1 Free-arm cover-plate 2 Needle-plate 3 Presser-foot 4 Needle-clamp 5 Thread regulator 6 Face-plate 7 Lamp switch 8 Take-up lever 9 Winder pre-tension 10 Thread tension and thread guide 11 Tension indicator window 12 Thread tension control wheel 13 Selector lever for plain or utility stitch 14 Winder spindle 15 Handwheel 16 Handwheel release 17 Left-center-right adjusting knob (needle position) 18 Zigzag adjusting knob 19 Stitch length adjustment (stitch length lever) 20 Drop-feed control 21 iiFast-Slow Sewing.. motor control 22 Free-arm 23 Base-plate 24...
...2 Model 807 15 16 17 18 19 20 .0" 1 Free-arm cover-plate 2 Needle-plate 3 Presser-foot 4 Needle-clamp 5 Thread regulator 6 Face-plate 7 Lamp switch 8 Take-up lever 9 Winder pre-tension 10 Thread tension and thread guide 11 Tension indicator window 12 Thread tension control wheel 13 Selector lever for plain or utility stitch 14 Winder spindle 15 Handwheel 16 Handwheel release 17 Left-center-right adjusting knob (needle position) 18 Zigzag adjusting knob 19 Stitch length adjustment (stitch length lever) 20 Drop-feed control 21 iiFast-Slow Sewing.. motor control 22 Free-arm 23 Base-plate 24...
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... 17 Left-center right adjusting knob (needle position) 18 Zigzag adjusting knob 19 Stitch length adjustment (stitch length lever) 20 Drop-feed control 21 ,,Fast-Slow Sewing.> motor control 22 Free-arm 23 Base-plate 24 Hinged cover 25 Carrying handle 10 11 12 9 - 8 7 81580404A 8 4 .1, 1 14 15 1 17 18 1 Base-plate 2 Needle-plate 3 Sewing-foot 4 Needle-clamp 5 Thread regulator 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 Tension centering wheel 13 Pattern selector 14 Bobbin winder spindle 15 Handwheel...
... 17 Left-center right adjusting knob (needle position) 18 Zigzag adjusting knob 19 Stitch length adjustment (stitch length lever) 20 Drop-feed control 21 ,,Fast-Slow Sewing.> motor control 22 Free-arm 23 Base-plate 24 Hinged cover 25 Carrying handle 10 11 12 9 - 8 7 81580404A 8 4 .1, 1 14 15 1 17 18 1 Base-plate 2 Needle-plate 3 Sewing-foot 4 Needle-clamp 5 Thread regulator 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 Tension centering wheel 13 Pattern selector 14 Bobbin winder spindle 15 Handwheel...
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... thread. Open the hinged latch with the white plate is thereby made considerably simpler. The insertion of the bobbin case Is carried out in the same manner. 6 The presser foot with thumb and forefinger of the left hand and remove the bobbin case. The eye becomes much more clearly visible and threading is a Bernina innovation. Needle and thread table Needle system 705 B very fine 60 Mercerised sewing thread (3 ply) Darning thread...
... thread. Open the hinged latch with the white plate is thereby made considerably simpler. The insertion of the bobbin case Is carried out in the same manner. 6 The presser foot with thumb and forefinger of the left hand and remove the bobbin case. The eye becomes much more clearly visible and threading is a Bernina innovation. Needle and thread table Needle system 705 B very fine 60 Mercerised sewing thread (3 ply) Darning thread...
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.... sion disc. Bernina has the unique advantage that during normal sewing the thread tension does not have to the sewing sign. '.1-i • Now turn . Lowering the feed dog. For all normal sewing work the lever must be set to the back leaving a loose end of approximately 10 cm (4 ins.). 8 The thread tension discs. Presser foot and take -up the bottom thread. in centre = Tighter tension. - Loosen the needle clamp screw half a turn...
.... sion disc. Bernina has the unique advantage that during normal sewing the thread tension does not have to the sewing sign. '.1-i • Now turn . Lowering the feed dog. For all normal sewing work the lever must be set to the back leaving a loose end of approximately 10 cm (4 ins.). 8 The thread tension discs. Presser foot and take -up the bottom thread. in centre = Tighter tension. - Loosen the needle clamp screw half a turn...
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... sewing table the lever must be removed atter turning the securing strap. Changing the presser feet Use the correct presser foot for sewing. Only Bernina has this way will release the top thread tension and the material can be used as a thread cutter. When sliding the table on and I tf; Only in he case. The sewing table Only model 807, 810 Removing work . It can be removed easily by means of work . The presser foot is secured and the machine...
... sewing table the lever must be removed atter turning the securing strap. Changing the presser feet Use the correct presser foot for sewing. Only Bernina has this way will release the top thread tension and the material can be used as a thread cutter. When sliding the table on and I tf; Only in he case. The sewing table Only model 807, 810 Removing work . It can be removed easily by means of work . The presser foot is secured and the machine...
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...the right back. zag stitch. rately adjusted with the Bernina Models )307, 810 or 817. For straight stitching the knob until it stops. Overlock (6) Stretch stitch (5) Universal stitch (4) \,/ r Running stitch (3) (v\,,,,NsiV\Ati\ir \\/\/\, Blind stitch (2) V Zigzag stitch (1) \ A Straight stitch (0) 10 Satin Stitch / Zigzag Sewing Stitch length: Needle position: centre Zigzag width: 1 1,5 2 2,5 3 3,5 1 4 Satin stitch spacing 2 3 0 4 2 3 4 close to 0 a g g a t" Zigzag sewing The satin stitch spacing can then adjust the satin stitch displacement becomes greater...
...the right back. zag stitch. rately adjusted with the Bernina Models )307, 810 or 817. For straight stitching the knob until it stops. Overlock (6) Stretch stitch (5) Universal stitch (4) \,/ r Running stitch (3) (v\,,,,NsiV\Ati\ir \\/\/\, Blind stitch (2) V Zigzag stitch (1) \ A Straight stitch (0) 10 Satin Stitch / Zigzag Sewing Stitch length: Needle position: centre Zigzag width: 1 1,5 2 2,5 3 3,5 1 4 Satin stitch spacing 2 3 0 4 2 3 4 close to 0 a g g a t" Zigzag sewing The satin stitch spacing can then adjust the satin stitch displacement becomes greater...
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... buttonholes, blind hemming, zips. For normal sewing the needle remains In the centre. 6 WU11 - 5 L.11_, - 4 VIA! - 3 - 2 VVVV 1 \MAAAMA - 0 Securing In thick seams (Stitch length not too short.) Before stitching in reverse always leave the needle completely down in the material, then move the stitch 12 3 1 123 4 0 I 22 4 Stitch length: 1-4 Needle position: centre Drop feed control: sewing length lever (19) upwards (where there are no numbers). Iq au r. 11) 0 Automatic: straight stitch (0) Mr Set stitch length lever at left centre right Straight stitch Reverse...
... buttonholes, blind hemming, zips. For normal sewing the needle remains In the centre. 6 WU11 - 5 L.11_, - 4 VIA! - 3 - 2 VVVV 1 \MAAAMA - 0 Securing In thick seams (Stitch length not too short.) Before stitching in reverse always leave the needle completely down in the material, then move the stitch 12 3 1 123 4 0 I 22 4 Stitch length: 1-4 Needle position: centre Drop feed control: sewing length lever (19) upwards (where there are no numbers). Iq au r. 11) 0 Automatic: straight stitch (0) Mr Set stitch length lever at left centre right Straight stitch Reverse...
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.... The Thread can be guided through the hole in hems Stitch width: 212/ Stitch length: 1'/, But like this: This way the view is clear and the work , Single turned-in hems Stitch width: 3 Stitch length: 112/ Double turned-in the needle plate like pintuck cord. (Especially useful for hems but whenever Jersey stretches. e. patching, oversewing. II C it Zigzag foot 000 Needle: 80-70 Thread: 30 or 50 Hems for Jersey underwear Needle position: centre Automatic: zigzag WIMeM (1) Drop feed control: sewing How...
.... The Thread can be guided through the hole in hems Stitch width: 212/ Stitch length: 1'/, But like this: This way the view is clear and the work , Single turned-in hems Stitch width: 3 Stitch length: 112/ Double turned-in the needle plate like pintuck cord. (Especially useful for hems but whenever Jersey stretches. e. patching, oversewing. II C it Zigzag foot 000 Needle: 80-70 Thread: 30 or 50 Hems for Jersey underwear Needle position: centre Automatic: zigzag WIMeM (1) Drop feed control: sewing How...
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Vari-Overlock Overlock seam Stitch width: (# 18) Stitch length: (4P 19) Automatic unit: Needle position: Feed-dog: 4 (only) 1-1V: overlock (6) right at sew The overlock seam is used for sewing together and trimming. Synthetic fabrics should always be observed with a synthetic thread. Warning: material edge must be sewn with overlock sewing: Please set automatic adjustment lever (13) exactly to the right. 0 Overlock foot 470 Needle: 80-70 Sewing thread: depeding on type of material 1 r The following point must lie to overlock symbol (No. 6).
Vari-Overlock Overlock seam Stitch width: (# 18) Stitch length: (4P 19) Automatic unit: Needle position: Feed-dog: 4 (only) 1-1V: overlock (6) right at sew The overlock seam is used for sewing together and trimming. Synthetic fabrics should always be observed with a synthetic thread. Warning: material edge must be sewn with overlock sewing: Please set automatic adjustment lever (13) exactly to the right. 0 Overlock foot 470 Needle: 80-70 Sewing thread: depeding on type of material 1 r The following point must lie to overlock symbol (No. 6).
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... the spring setting) and sew satin stitch knob is vertical (stitch length = 0). By turning the zigzag knob slightly the spring settings can stitches for the bar tacks at each 18 end of spare material before Finishing off. Buttonholes 0 123 4 0 123 4 Adjustment of bobbin case. But never change zigzag or needle position. 1 2 34- 17 lo 1. be felt. Hold work completely clockwise. thread - Buttonhole foot 033 Needle: 80-70 Thread: 30 or 50 For sewing a buttonhole, thread bottom cotton through hole in...
... the spring setting) and sew satin stitch knob is vertical (stitch length = 0). By turning the zigzag knob slightly the spring settings can stitches for the bar tacks at each 18 end of spare material before Finishing off. Buttonholes 0 123 4 0 123 4 Adjustment of bobbin case. But never change zigzag or needle position. 1 2 34- 17 lo 1. be felt. Hold work completely clockwise. thread - Buttonhole foot 033 Needle: 80-70 Thread: 30 or 50 For sewing a buttonhole, thread bottom cotton through hole in...
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...,.,.._knt.a-.1Itnkg.irff;loittiliiii« foot. taliAltiMigliii "! 18! Lower drop feed control and set ma- Dutton presser foot 152 Needle: 80 Mercerised sewing thread: 50 Or embroidery thread• 30 Sewing the button on 0. iiiiirk- .vIttr:::!E'lliIiiiiiII:vuMt g Slide piece of work under the presser The zigzag width is correct. Every zigzag presser foot can be used for light weight materials. Zia a'"t"" " ..4. -`it. ta.Vrth... Method: If necessary, adjust zigzag. for button sewing. To finish (Add a few...
...,.,.._knt.a-.1Itnkg.irff;loittiliiii« foot. taliAltiMigliii "! 18! Lower drop feed control and set ma- Dutton presser foot 152 Needle: 80 Mercerised sewing thread: 50 Or embroidery thread• 30 Sewing the button on 0. iiiiirk- .vIttr:::!E'lliIiiiiiII:vuMt g Slide piece of work under the presser The zigzag width is correct. Every zigzag presser foot can be used for light weight materials. Zia a'"t"" " ..4. -`it. ta.Vrth... Method: If necessary, adjust zigzag. for button sewing. To finish (Add a few...
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... onto the fabric with basting thread (especially for wool materials) Use basting thread for the bobbin. maged). 2. When work Is finished replace thread between the tension discs. Automatic: zigzag VVVVVWV (1) Needle position: centre Drop feed control: sewing Draw thread to material and colours Important preliminary 1. Tailor tacking with sewing thread Needle: 80 Stitch width: 1,/?-2 6 Stitch length: 4 Tailor tacking with the aid of the material gently ser foot. First set zigzag and put needle at highest position. Before starting to transfer the pattern onto...
... onto the fabric with basting thread (especially for wool materials) Use basting thread for the bobbin. maged). 2. When work Is finished replace thread between the tension discs. Automatic: zigzag VVVVVWV (1) Needle position: centre Drop feed control: sewing Draw thread to material and colours Important preliminary 1. Tailor tacking with sewing thread Needle: 80 Stitch width: 1,/?-2 6 Stitch length: 4 Tailor tacking with the aid of the material gently ser foot. First set zigzag and put needle at highest position. Before starting to transfer the pattern onto...
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... iron seam well, guide it under the presser foot. The Lap Hemmer (Feller) Lap hemmer 174 Needle: 80-70 Mercerised sewing thread No. 50 Stitch width: 0 Stitch length: 1111-2 Automatic: straight stitch ----( Needle position: centre Drop feed control: sewing First operation: Pin both sides of fabric together so that the same width of stitches. Guide the fabric as you do when sewing a hem. lift presser foot and guide fabric Into the foot. Pull fabric slightly sideways on both pieces of the feller. When sewing make...
... iron seam well, guide it under the presser foot. The Lap Hemmer (Feller) Lap hemmer 174 Needle: 80-70 Mercerised sewing thread No. 50 Stitch width: 0 Stitch length: 1111-2 Automatic: straight stitch ----( Needle position: centre Drop feed control: sewing First operation: Pin both sides of fabric together so that the same width of stitches. Guide the fabric as you do when sewing a hem. lift presser foot and guide fabric Into the foot. Pull fabric slightly sideways on both pieces of the feller. When sewing make...
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... Stitch width: 4 Stitch length: Satin Stitch Automatic: zigzag WAMAN (1) Needle position: centre Drop feed control: sewing Remember the following when embroidering over satin stitch and ornamental stitch seams: The stitch length for festoonery). Satin Stitch corners Broder scallops Preparation: Draw the scallops with zigzag. Place needle on this will result In a long stitch (which will glide away and this straight line. edge. again and continue sewing (help a little by placing linger near the foot. cording to the corner, i. b) Sew to design) sew zigzag on...
... Stitch width: 4 Stitch length: Satin Stitch Automatic: zigzag WAMAN (1) Needle position: centre Drop feed control: sewing Remember the following when embroidering over satin stitch and ornamental stitch seams: The stitch length for festoonery). Satin Stitch corners Broder scallops Preparation: Draw the scallops with zigzag. Place needle on this will result In a long stitch (which will glide away and this straight line. edge. again and continue sewing (help a little by placing linger near the foot. cording to the corner, i. b) Sew to design) sew zigzag on...
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... points of the foot. (When needle plate (the free arm cover can embroidery Is eventually to be sewn be turned at right angles in the ves on the 1 presser foot is required.) pintuck foot. •M47 Stitch width: Stitch length: You should therefore proceed thus: Needle position: 0-212/ about 112/ Automatic: straight stitch Needle position: centre Drop feed control: sewing The gimp Is threaded like this : model 807, 810 (0) To sew pintucks, 2 top threads are needed (for double needle). Turn balance wheel...
... points of the foot. (When needle plate (the free arm cover can embroidery Is eventually to be sewn be turned at right angles in the ves on the 1 presser foot is required.) pintuck foot. •M47 Stitch width: Stitch length: You should therefore proceed thus: Needle position: 0-212/ about 112/ Automatic: straight stitch Needle position: centre Drop feed control: sewing The gimp Is threaded like this : model 807, 810 (0) To sew pintucks, 2 top threads are needed (for double needle). Turn balance wheel...
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... Bernina dealer When you bring bobbin case tension spring. examine whether: 4. Needle breaks. d) when cheap cotton, irregularly twist- e) poor quality or knotted thread. 6. thread tension discs; c) use of thread caught a) needle clamp screw Is not suffi- b) bobbin is too tight: movement. dealer; Can have the follow - free arm cover plate. c) needle hole in a aged by incorrect handling of the to long a) if thread remnants are pieces of inferior needles (buy them throat plate and broke. c) the machine...
... Bernina dealer When you bring bobbin case tension spring. examine whether: 4. Needle breaks. d) when cheap cotton, irregularly twist- e) poor quality or knotted thread. 6. thread tension discs; c) use of thread caught a) needle clamp screw Is not suffi- b) bobbin is too tight: movement. dealer; Can have the follow - free arm cover plate. c) needle hole in a aged by incorrect handling of the to long a) if thread remnants are pieces of inferior needles (buy them throat plate and broke. c) the machine...
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... hold the cover- Never use , Alter removing the cover, the feed dog scissors for removing thread particles. the needle plate on the-arm-cover. 52 The cover plate of thread and fluff collect under the needle plate and around the hook. With the forefinger of the right hand. 'I . release lever at the same time with the forefinger of the into position. Cleaning and oiling Model 807. 810 Cleaning the machine. screw tightly. When the bobbin case is free and can warm...
... hold the cover- Never use , Alter removing the cover, the feed dog scissors for removing thread particles. the needle plate on the-arm-cover. 52 The cover plate of thread and fluff collect under the needle plate and around the hook. With the forefinger of the right hand. 'I . release lever at the same time with the forefinger of the into position. Cleaning and oiling Model 807. 810 Cleaning the machine. screw tightly. When the bobbin case is free and can warm...
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... power supply by pulling out the plug from the socket when changing the light bulb. The sewing machine should be removed. The moving needle Is a source of danger (danger of machine to the back. proper position again. •• Now the hook can be making sure that the spring snaps back turned down. Remove bobbin into position. into the shuttle race. r place arm cover and re-screw tightly. When the bobbin case...
... power supply by pulling out the plug from the socket when changing the light bulb. The sewing machine should be removed. The moving needle Is a source of danger (danger of machine to the back. proper position again. •• Now the hook can be making sure that the spring snaps back turned down. Remove bobbin into position. into the shuttle race. r place arm cover and re-screw tightly. When the bobbin case...