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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...810 4 Vari-Overlock 21 Waving of tricot 17 Winding lower thread 7 Wool darning 33 Wrapping 15 Zigzag sewing 15 Zip insertion 35 Model 807, 810 Free-arm zigzag sewing machine with built-in plain and fancy stitches Model 817 Fiat-bed sewing machine with built-in plain and fancy stitches
... 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...810 4 Vari-Overlock 21 Waving of tricot 17 Winding lower thread 7 Wool darning 33 Wrapping 15 Zigzag sewing 15 Zip insertion 35 Model 807, 810 Free-arm zigzag sewing machine with built-in plain and fancy stitches Model 817 Fiat-bed sewing machine with built-in plain and fancy stitches
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... during servicing (cleaning). Weight of stitches approx. 1100 stitches/min. The sewing machine should be disappointed. We greatly appreciate the confidence you have deliberately chosen the title ' forward stitch length Max. The moving needle is a source of danger (danger of a Bernina. Dear Bernina Customer, You are now the happy owner of injury to fingers...
... during servicing (cleaning). Weight of stitches approx. 1100 stitches/min. The sewing machine should be disappointed. We greatly appreciate the confidence you have deliberately chosen the title ' forward stitch length Max. The moving needle is a source of danger (danger of a Bernina. Dear Bernina Customer, You are now the happy owner of injury to fingers...
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motor control 22 Free-arm 23 Base-plate 24 Hinged cover The various parts of the machine • rt 10 11 12 13 14 8 7 BERNINA 6 5 II 4 3 2 1 fl a4 24 23 22 21 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 ... 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 Hinged cover The various parts of the machine • rt 10 11 12 13 14 8 7 BERNINA 6 5 II 4 3 2 1 fl a4 24 23 22 21 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 ... 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..
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Model 810 Model 817 The various parts of the machine a 10 11 )112 im2l5im.13 14 IS 10 1 Olink•MA 5 4 3 2 L 24 22... (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 ...
Model 810 Model 817 The various parts of the machine a 10 11 )112 im2l5im.13 14 IS 10 1 Olink•MA 5 4 3 2 L 24 22... (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 ...
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...bulb. To insert bulb, turn anti-clockwise and draw downwards. To take the machine out of the case, place it clockwise. Connecting to work at half speed and it is used for connecting Bernina sewing machines. Sewing lamp: 15 watts chine by pressing lightly on foot-starter. By pressing switch... the dazzle-free light can be switched on a table. With many kinds of sewing it is an advantage to be able to supply ...
...bulb. To insert bulb, turn anti-clockwise and draw downwards. To take the machine out of the case, place it clockwise. Connecting to work at half speed and it is used for connecting Bernina sewing machines. Sewing lamp: 15 watts chine by pressing lightly on foot-starter. By pressing switch... the dazzle-free light can be switched on a table. With many kinds of sewing it is an advantage to be able to supply ...
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... draw downwards. Push the switch. Pull out light cover sideways to reduce the speed of the starter. After inserting the special combination plug for connecting Bernina sewing machines. Press bulb upwards, turn It clockwise. (Lamp: 15 Watt.) • l•r"Vip,&&.„ /MU 1 . : 7 tsorid Model 807, ... case. Fit special plug on machine with the socket and start the machine by pressing lightly on and off. II -4101limpilsor 5 Now the machine runs with thumb and forefinger of the bobbin case is in the same manner. Electrical Connection Model 817 Connecting to supply Warning!
... draw downwards. Push the switch. Pull out light cover sideways to reduce the speed of the starter. After inserting the special combination plug for connecting Bernina sewing machines. Press bulb upwards, turn It clockwise. (Lamp: 15 Watt.) • l•r"Vip,&&.„ /MU 1 . : 7 tsorid Model 807, ... case. Fit special plug on machine with the socket and start the machine by pressing lightly on and off. II -4101limpilsor 5 Now the machine runs with thumb and forefinger of the bobbin case is in the same manner. Electrical Connection Model 817 Connecting to supply Warning!
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... thread. The eye becomes much more clearly visible and threading is a Bernina innovation. The usual needles for sewing are numbers 80. 90 and 100 while those for Bernina sewing machines 807, 810 and 817. Needle and thread table Needle system 705 B very fine 60 Mercerised sewing thread (3 ply) Darning thread (2 ply) 50 fine 70 50 30-50...
... thread. The eye becomes much more clearly visible and threading is a Bernina innovation. The usual needles for sewing are numbers 80. 90 and 100 while those for Bernina sewing machines 807, 810 and 817. Needle and thread table Needle system 705 B very fine 60 Mercerised sewing thread (3 ply) Darning thread (2 ply) 50 fine 70 50 30-50...
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...Bernina has the unique advantage that during normal sewing the thread tension does not have to the darning sign. Pull both threads under the presser foot and lay them there sideways. For all sewing...it will come up • lever must be set to the darning sign. Model 817 Darning. To thread the machine oar lw 4 Fixing the needle. Tighten needle clamp screw. Place spool on pin. ...in one movement. in centre - Move lever (20) to the right to the sewing sign. Threading the machine. Pull the needle thread slightly and the bobbin thread will go with the left to...
...Bernina has the unique advantage that during normal sewing the thread tension does not have to the darning sign. Pull both threads under the presser foot and lay them there sideways. For all sewing...it will come up • lever must be set to the darning sign. Model 817 Darning. To thread the machine oar lw 4 Fixing the needle. Tighten needle clamp screw. Place spool on pin. ...in one movement. in centre - Move lever (20) to the right to the sewing sign. Threading the machine. Pull the needle thread slightly and the bobbin thread will go with the left to...
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... device helps to the left. Model 807 and 810 Fitting the attachment table. make sure that it oft« The work . Thread cutter. The patented Bernina presser foot clamping lever permits quick and easy changes. Raise presser foot by use of the lever at hand. Raise presser foot by means of... can be removed easily by pulling to the right In the direction of work . The presser foot is secured and the machine is ready for each type of the arrow. The sewing table Only model 807, 810 Removing work is done in such a way that the locking lever is turned to save...
... device helps to the left. Model 807 and 810 Fitting the attachment table. make sure that it oft« The work . Thread cutter. The patented Bernina presser foot clamping lever permits quick and easy changes. Raise presser foot by use of the lever at hand. Raise presser foot by means of... can be removed easily by pulling to the right In the direction of work . The presser foot is secured and the machine is ready for each type of the arrow. The sewing table Only model 807, 810 Removing work is done in such a way that the locking lever is turned to save...
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rately adjusted with the Bernina Models )307, 810 or 817. the needle You can then adjust the satin stitch displacement becomes greater. The knob may be sewn with the stitch length The tine on material ... the right - depending on zigzag 18 allows the stitch adjusting knob (19). Plain stitching The various plain stitches which can be moved while sewing but when the machine Is stationary only if the needle Is out of the material. If the knob is turned knob is at the Turn knob (19) clockwise...
rately adjusted with the Bernina Models )307, 810 or 817. the needle You can then adjust the satin stitch displacement becomes greater. The knob may be sewn with the stitch length The tine on material ... the right - depending on zigzag 18 allows the stitch adjusting knob (19). Plain stitching The various plain stitches which can be moved while sewing but when the machine Is stationary only if the needle Is out of the material. If the knob is turned knob is at the Turn knob (19) clockwise...
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Very poor position. AAMMelYNNPNVv).vyvVo.V.VVV\V\. Hold the work . vvvwvomAN.YA Oversew and prepare the hem as die gram, baste with machine or by hand 1/4 from edge and press. Adjust the zigzag so that they can " feel" the regular feeding of the fold. Blindstitch foot ...016 Needle: 80-70 Thread: 30 or 50 Basic Setting Stitch width: about 2'h Stitch length: about 214/ Needle position: right Drop feed control: sewing Automatic: Blindstitch n (2) Blind hem stitch V ) This Is how the work is the correct way. Fingers of left hand must lie on the folded edge...
Very poor position. AAMMelYNNPNVv).vyvVo.V.VVV\V\. Hold the work . vvvwvomAN.YA Oversew and prepare the hem as die gram, baste with machine or by hand 1/4 from edge and press. Adjust the zigzag so that they can " feel" the regular feeding of the fold. Blindstitch foot ...016 Needle: 80-70 Thread: 30 or 50 Basic Setting Stitch width: about 2'h Stitch length: about 214/ Needle position: right Drop feed control: sewing Automatic: Blindstitch n (2) Blind hem stitch V ) This Is how the work is the correct way. Fingers of left hand must lie on the folded edge...
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... buttonhole with needle in work to be regulated to suit the material. Under no circumstances should the zigzag or needle position be used. Sew satin stitch for the satin stitch. (Page 10) will reinforce the buttonhole where the button will be sewn under right hand groove of ... lower the loot yet. Lower foot so that first bead now lies under the foot and set the needle exactly at the beginning of the sewing foot and not behind. fvlYo.19lo11o11r Y. Buttonhole with Re-Inforcing Cord _ I 3 -°"' 4 , "" Set the buttonhole satin stitch So that the loop of foot....
... buttonhole with needle in work to be regulated to suit the material. Under no circumstances should the zigzag or needle position be used. Sew satin stitch for the satin stitch. (Page 10) will reinforce the buttonhole where the button will be sewn under right hand groove of ... lower the loot yet. Lower foot so that first bead now lies under the foot and set the needle exactly at the beginning of the sewing foot and not behind. fvlYo.19lo11o11r Y. Buttonhole with Re-Inforcing Cord _ I 3 -°"' 4 , "" Set the buttonhole satin stitch So that the loop of foot....
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... of the presser foot. Stitch down . Do not make too deep a curve at the presser foot. Always move work on the machine, but hold it taut while you guide. Now sew across the new wool threads with matching thread. Apply the wool threads close together over the hole (they may even lie... bear the following points in the slot of Woollens and Terry Cloth (towels) Stitch width: 3-4 Stitch length: 0 Automatic: zigzag WMWV (1) Drop feed control: lowered Thread machine with zigzag. Lay the wool in mind: Model 807, 810 only - Darning with one another ).
... of the presser foot. Stitch down . Do not make too deep a curve at the presser foot. Always move work on the machine, but hold it taut while you guide. Now sew across the new wool threads with matching thread. Apply the wool threads close together over the hole (they may even lie... bear the following points in the slot of Woollens and Terry Cloth (towels) Stitch width: 3-4 Stitch length: 0 Automatic: zigzag WMWV (1) Drop feed control: lowered Thread machine with zigzag. Lay the wool in mind: Model 807, 810 only - Darning with one another ).
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... onto the fabric with darning thread (for top thread only; Needle: 90 Stitch width: 2 Stitch length: 4 13 When tacking by machine (saves time) to ensure needle is understood that the pieces of the material gently ser foot. Before starting to material and colours Important... preliminary 1. maged). 2. Tailor tacking Tailor tacking toot 419 Needle thread: according to sew always apart and cut through the threads. Tailor tacking with the aid of the tailor tacking foot, this forms the necessary loops....
... onto the fabric with darning thread (for top thread only; Needle: 90 Stitch width: 2 Stitch length: 4 13 When tacking by machine (saves time) to ensure needle is understood that the pieces of the material gently ser foot. Before starting to material and colours Important... preliminary 1. maged). 2. Tailor tacking Tailor tacking toot 419 Needle thread: according to sew always apart and cut through the threads. Tailor tacking with the aid of the tailor tacking foot, this forms the necessary loops....
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... the spiral on the presser loot. When guiding fabric hold the first fold under the (0) presser foot and sew a few stitches. The edge of the fabric must be vertical and run through the machine in a straight line. 38 Fold edge of fabric twice (not too wide). I First cut a little off (not too... much otherwise they will pull apart) Sew first seam. Lay work Leave needle in two stages as follows: r I The ...
... the spiral on the presser loot. When guiding fabric hold the first fold under the (0) presser foot and sew a few stitches. The edge of the fabric must be vertical and run through the machine in a straight line. 38 Fold edge of fabric twice (not too wide). I First cut a little off (not too... much otherwise they will pull apart) Sew first seam. Lay work Leave needle in two stages as follows: r I The ...
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...; Applique work Embroidery foot 030 Needles: 80-70 Thread: Embroidery thread No. 50 Automatic: zigzag WNVW,f (1) Needle position: centre Drop feed control: sewing Guiding with the frame: The left hand Guiding without the First put your hand will result. 2nd run : Stitch width: Stitch length: 'h-1 1/4 ... must be used often trace on to the wrong side of your hand in revorse. Extend the middle and rings fingers. Important: The machine feeds automa- wrong side. ment of the material. (Especially recom- Finish by stitch (using as hand wheel). large (see diagram). ...
...; Applique work Embroidery foot 030 Needles: 80-70 Thread: Embroidery thread No. 50 Automatic: zigzag WNVW,f (1) Needle position: centre Drop feed control: sewing Guiding with the frame: The left hand Guiding without the First put your hand will result. 2nd run : Stitch width: Stitch length: 'h-1 1/4 ... must be used often trace on to the wrong side of your hand in revorse. Extend the middle and rings fingers. Important: The machine feeds automa- wrong side. ment of the material. (Especially recom- Finish by stitch (using as hand wheel). large (see diagram). ...
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...: Embroidery thread No. 30 Stitch width: 4 Stitch length: Satin Stitch Automatic: zigzag WAMAN (1) Needle position: centre Drop feed control: sewing Remember the following when embroidering over a seam already embroidered. The material may block progress when the foot moves over satin stitch and ornamental ...Raise foot, turn zigzag to a short length. Lower foot again. Make sure that the design appears once again in curves. Note: The machine feeds in a straight line and not in the slot that runs lengthwise. The broder cord must therefore be held straight and the scallop edge...
...: Embroidery thread No. 30 Stitch width: 4 Stitch length: Satin Stitch Automatic: zigzag WAMAN (1) Needle position: centre Drop feed control: sewing Remember the following when embroidering over a seam already embroidered. The material may block progress when the foot moves over satin stitch and ornamental ...Raise foot, turn zigzag to a short length. Lower foot again. Make sure that the design appears once again in curves. Note: The machine feeds in a straight line and not in the slot that runs lengthwise. The broder cord must therefore be held straight and the scallop edge...
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...: 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 : lower thread yet.) Insert and thread the The regular spacing between the tucks twin needle. Insert bobbin case.... (Remove the cord) cannot be removed for this : model 817 for pintucking 1 Inrarm nr.n; Turn balance wheel Thread: 30 or 50 by the groo- close to do one stitch, as desired work . When threading the machine take care that the two threads are ont twisted together, but...
...: 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 : lower thread yet.) Insert and thread the The regular spacing between the tucks twin needle. Insert bobbin case.... (Remove the cord) cannot be removed for this : model 817 for pintucking 1 Inrarm nr.n; Turn balance wheel Thread: 30 or 50 by the groo- close to do one stitch, as desired work . When threading the machine take care that the two threads are ont twisted together, but...
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The sewing machine should be removed. The moving needle Is a source of danger (danger of injury to fingers). Important note (safety regulations BEAB, OSHA and so on) Please observe the sewing position while sewing. A 4 1, Removing frame cover (Model 807) The frame cover is raised slightly under spring tension by pressing the release knob (see illustration...
The sewing machine should be removed. The moving needle Is a source of danger (danger of injury to fingers). Important note (safety regulations BEAB, OSHA and so on) Please observe the sewing position while sewing. A 4 1, Removing frame cover (Model 807) The frame cover is raised slightly under spring tension by pressing the release knob (see illustration...
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...case. Lock the bridge to the left hand. The sewing machine should be taken out and the hook race cleaned with the left . Cleaning and oiling Model 817 Ij 'Pt t('' firei I ' ti Cleaning and oiling the hook. Machine can be disconnected from the socket when changing the ...light bulb. With thumb of machine to fingers). into the shuttle race. Test by pulling ...
...case. Lock the bridge to the left hand. The sewing machine should be taken out and the hook race cleaned with the left . Cleaning and oiling Model 817 Ij 'Pt t('' firei I ' ti Cleaning and oiling the hook. Machine can be disconnected from the socket when changing the ...light bulb. With thumb of machine to fingers). into the shuttle race. Test by pulling ...