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... and C, may deflect the needle causing it (B) ADAPTER GROUNDING (C) MEANS GROUNDING PIN - 1/ a OAR a SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This sewing machine is for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock,This product is equipped with a cord having an outer surface that is ... the appliance with a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are being administered. 14. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot controller free from all local codes and ordinances. Special care is necessary, do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor ...
... and C, may deflect the needle causing it (B) ADAPTER GROUNDING (C) MEANS GROUNDING PIN - 1/ a OAR a SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This sewing machine is for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock,This product is equipped with a cord having an outer surface that is ... the appliance with a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are being administered. 14. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot controller free from all local codes and ordinances. Special care is necessary, do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor ...
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Setting up the 1 sewing machine Presser feet 13 Practical stitches Practical sewing Troubleshooting 29 Maintenance Publications 33 Index 35
Setting up the 1 sewing machine Presser feet 13 Practical stitches Practical sewing Troubleshooting 29 Maintenance Publications 33 Index 35
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...give you require any further information about your sewing machine or sewing in terms of satisfied BERNINA owners around the world. You are now the proud owner of a sewing machine which will be the fourth generation member of the BERNINA family business and I wish you . I... ago, my great grandfather invented the first ever hemstitch machine.This was the beginning of the family to have responsibility for many years to help you very happy and successful sewing. Yours truly, //7 Hanspeter Ueltschi President BERNINA Dear BERNINA Customer Congratulations on choosing a BERNINA 1001.
...give you require any further information about your sewing machine or sewing in terms of satisfied BERNINA owners around the world. You are now the proud owner of a sewing machine which will be the fourth generation member of the BERNINA family business and I wish you . I... ago, my great grandfather invented the first ever hemstitch machine.This was the beginning of the family to have responsibility for many years to help you very happy and successful sewing. Yours truly, //7 Hanspeter Ueltschi President BERNINA Dear BERNINA Customer Congratulations on choosing a BERNINA 1001.
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Details of machine 1 Hinged front cover 2 Stitch plate 3 Presser foot 4 Needle clamp 5 Thread regulator 6 ...Stitch width knob 17 Needle position knob 18 Buttonhole knob 19 Power/light switch 20 Stitch length knob 21 Securing pins for sewing table 22 Stitch programme color indicator (RED - I • -- it • • Mop • ...8226; • GREEN) 23 Combined mains/foot control socket 24 Stitch programme selector knob 25 Sewing/Darning selector knob 26 Presser foot lever 27 Carrying handle 28 Thread guide 29 Thread holder pins 30 Supplementary thread guide ...
Details of machine 1 Hinged front cover 2 Stitch plate 3 Presser foot 4 Needle clamp 5 Thread regulator 6 ...Stitch width knob 17 Needle position knob 18 Buttonhole knob 19 Power/light switch 20 Stitch length knob 21 Securing pins for sewing table 22 Stitch programme color indicator (RED - I • -- it • • Mop • ...8226; • GREEN) 23 Combined mains/foot control socket 24 Stitch programme selector knob 25 Sewing/Darning selector knob 26 Presser foot lever 27 Carrying handle 28 Thread guide 29 Thread holder pins 30 Supplementary thread guide ...
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...the foot control unit. Plug the foot control cable into the foot control and the machine cable into the machine. Foot control unit This is switched off. Mains cable, foot control unit, sewing light, power switch Connecting mains cable and foot control unit Plug the specially combined ...mains/foot control cable into the mains socket. The sewing speed can be controlled from virtually 0 to regulate the sewing speed. Power switch sewing light The power switch below the handwheel has 3 positions: 0 Off The machine is used to maximum speed by varying the pressure on .
...the foot control unit. Plug the foot control cable into the foot control and the machine cable into the machine. Foot control unit This is switched off. Mains cable, foot control unit, sewing light, power switch Connecting mains cable and foot control unit Plug the specially combined ...mains/foot control cable into the mains socket. The sewing speed can be controlled from virtually 0 to regulate the sewing speed. Power switch sewing light The power switch below the handwheel has 3 positions: 0 Off The machine is used to maximum speed by varying the pressure on .
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... thread Holding the handwheel with the left hand, turn the handwheel release forward with the right hand. Check that the needle is now engaged. The sewing machine is full, the bobbin winder will stop .
... thread Holding the handwheel with the left hand, turn the handwheel release forward with the right hand. Check that the needle is now engaged. The sewing machine is full, the bobbin winder will stop .
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... white plate on handle Sewing with cross-wound reels, metal and silver thread, double or triple needles. Place the reel of thread on the handle. For perfect thread feed, take the thread through the thread guide on one of the machine. Always thread the needle h BERNINA. Then pull it through... the needle eye. Supplementary thread guide on the front of the machine, take -up lever at the top Z) and down again to the needle holder ...
... white plate on handle Sewing with cross-wound reels, metal and silver thread, double or triple needles. Place the reel of thread on the handle. For perfect thread feed, take the thread through the thread guide on one of the machine. Always thread the needle h BERNINA. Then pull it through... the needle eye. Supplementary thread guide on the front of the machine, take -up lever at the top Z) and down again to the needle holder ...
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... thread Hold the upper thread loosely.Turn the handwheel towards you start sewing again. The thread ends free themselves when you until the mark points to the symbol For all normal sewing, the mark on the machine. Do not forget: The thread tension should be adjusted for special ...above gives a tighter upper sewing, e.g. Take both threads into the thread cutter. below gives a looser upper ...
... thread Hold the upper thread loosely.Turn the handwheel towards you start sewing again. The thread ends free themselves when you until the mark points to the symbol For all normal sewing, the mark on the machine. Do not forget: The thread tension should be adjusted for special ...above gives a tighter upper sewing, e.g. Take both threads into the thread cutter. below gives a looser upper ...
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...•* * The finer the thread, the higher the number. Needle/Thread Table Needle Darning thread Embroidery thread 30 Mercerised cotton sewing thread Synthetic sewing thread Coarse mercerised cotton Mercerised synthetic Buttonhole thread for woven synthetic and natural fibres, fine linen, chiffon, batiste, organdie, wool...70 80 90 100 110120 This table shows clearly which needle suits which thread. Threads and needles Needle table Needle and sewing machine Your BERNINA has needle system 130/705 H. Special needles 130/705 SES Fine ball point c ) Fine knits, also specially ...
...•* * The finer the thread, the higher the number. Needle/Thread Table Needle Darning thread Embroidery thread 30 Mercerised cotton sewing thread Synthetic sewing thread Coarse mercerised cotton Mercerised synthetic Buttonhole thread for woven synthetic and natural fibres, fine linen, chiffon, batiste, organdie, wool...70 80 90 100 110120 This table shows clearly which needle suits which thread. Threads and needles Needle table Needle and sewing machine Your BERNINA has needle system 130/705 H. Special needles 130/705 SES Fine ball point c ) Fine knits, also specially ...
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... similar. Red practical stitches Red decorative stitches 11 Towelling stitch r 12 Double overlock Primarily for woven fabrics. Overlock seam. sewing, especially on tape, extra strong seam for ieachwear, craft Nork. T-shirts, sweatshirts etc. Running stitch For most types... leathers, decorative hems, light fabrics for sports underwear. Hard-wearing seam for joining pieces of • knitted fabrics and hand and machine knitted articles. woollen blankets, sleeping bags, rucksacks. Reinforced overlock seams, craft work , e.g. Range of non-stretch fabric. I I...
... similar. Red practical stitches Red decorative stitches 11 Towelling stitch r 12 Double overlock Primarily for woven fabrics. Overlock seam. sewing, especially on tape, extra strong seam for ieachwear, craft Nork. T-shirts, sweatshirts etc. Running stitch For most types... leathers, decorative hems, light fabrics for sports underwear. Hard-wearing seam for joining pieces of • knitted fabrics and hand and machine knitted articles. woollen blankets, sleeping bags, rucksacks. Reinforced overlock seams, craft work , e.g. Range of non-stretch fabric. I I...
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...forwards.This prevents the needle from forward to reserve sewing and vice-versa, stop the machine.The needle should be set to fabric centre sewing ammummo 1I 4 '.!./, Stitch width cri Needle position Forward sewing The machine sews forwards with the settings specified and with the ... stitch length is selected according to the type of the stitch can be raised. Reverse sewing Push the stitch length knob upwards above 0 and hold until reverse sewing is released again, the machine will again sew forwards with the previously selected stitch. Straight stitch Needle positions 1 51 1 5 2 ...
...forwards.This prevents the needle from forward to reserve sewing and vice-versa, stop the machine.The needle should be set to fabric centre sewing ammummo 1I 4 '.!./, Stitch width cri Needle position Forward sewing The machine sews forwards with the settings specified and with the ... stitch length is selected according to the type of the stitch can be raised. Reverse sewing Push the stitch length knob upwards above 0 and hold until reverse sewing is released again, the machine will again sew forwards with the previously selected stitch. Straight stitch Needle positions 1 51 1 5 2 ...
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...width: Stitch length: Needle position: Feed-dog: Colour indicator: Setting zig-zag width and length, The stitch width and length can be altered during sewing or while the machine is now 0. It is obtained = 11111. Use as fine a thread as possible, especially on the knob is stopped. 1 according to fabric ... the left in the work . Turn anti-clockwise for thicker fabric, clockwise for satin stitch is infinitely variable up to the work when the machine is at the bottom) the basic setting for finer fabric. The needle must not be too wide or the stitch length too long. Adjust...
...width: Stitch length: Needle position: Feed-dog: Colour indicator: Setting zig-zag width and length, The stitch width and length can be altered during sewing or while the machine is now 0. It is obtained = 11111. Use as fine a thread as possible, especially on the knob is stopped. 1 according to fabric ... the left in the work . Turn anti-clockwise for thicker fabric, clockwise for satin stitch is infinitely variable up to the work when the machine is at the bottom) the basic setting for finer fabric. The needle must not be too wide or the stitch length too long. Adjust...
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... - I Presser foot: Thread: Needle: Stitch: Stitch width: Stitch length: Needle position: Feed-dog: ' Colour indicator: sewing thread 80 A/VVVVVVVVVVV\ 1 112/ centre sewing .,zgailmrkwiwzAs Zig-zag seam Stretch seam open - they ;ire narrow, but do Hot curl and the iges are nvit Zig-.... Practical stitch seams There are two types of all hand and machine knitted garments. Presser foot: Thread: Needle: Stitch: Stitch width: Stitch length: Needle position: Feed-doq: Coloiir indicator: Especially for denim corduroy. 1 sewing thread 80-90 3 centre sewing_ iliommorm Flat joining seams Th, ...
... - I Presser foot: Thread: Needle: Stitch: Stitch width: Stitch length: Needle position: Feed-dog: ' Colour indicator: sewing thread 80 A/VVVVVVVVVVV\ 1 112/ centre sewing .,zgailmrkwiwzAs Zig-zag seam Stretch seam open - they ;ire narrow, but do Hot curl and the iges are nvit Zig-.... Practical stitch seams There are two types of all hand and machine knitted garments. Presser foot: Thread: Needle: Stitch: Stitch width: Stitch length: Needle position: Feed-doq: Coloiir indicator: Especially for denim corduroy. 1 sewing thread 80-90 3 centre sewing_ iliommorm Flat joining seams Th, ...
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... for thicker fabrics clockwise for buttonholes is obtained. Lower the Cutting the buttonhole needle into the fabric pre- Knob to 0. For all other sewing, set knob to 2 Machine sews a reverse straight stitch. open cisely at the bottom) the basic stitch length setting for finer fabrics. C::k 2 4 3 0 1 2 4...the start of the presser foot. The mark will be at the top (Fig. 2). Stitch length is best to 3 Machine sews the bar tack. Knob to 6 Machine sews securing stitches. • ry 26 -4: Lay the fabric under the foot so that the edge of the fabric lies in ...
... for thicker fabrics clockwise for buttonholes is obtained. Lower the Cutting the buttonhole needle into the fabric pre- Knob to 0. For all other sewing, set knob to 2 Machine sews a reverse straight stitch. open cisely at the bottom) the basic stitch length setting for finer fabrics. C::k 2 4 3 0 1 2 4...the start of the presser foot. The mark will be at the top (Fig. 2). Stitch length is best to 3 Machine sews the bar tack. Knob to 6 Machine sews securing stitches. • ry 26 -4: Lay the fabric under the foot so that the edge of the fabric lies in ...
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including hand and machine knits -to in securely. If not, turn The thickness of the presser foot. crochet cord. Finally, pull the loop of gimp through.With knitted fabrics, ... stitch), the cord comes away from lower the needle and check pulling out of gimp down LIGHTLY with a coarse • hand sewing needle (Fig. 4) and tie or sew in the fabric: 1. Sewing with gimp cord The gimp cord strengthens the buttonhole. Using the handwheel, t is able to slide, i.e. Therefore, it is advis- Lower...
including hand and machine knits -to in securely. If not, turn The thickness of the presser foot. crochet cord. Finally, pull the loop of gimp through.With knitted fabrics, ... stitch), the cord comes away from lower the needle and check pulling out of gimp down LIGHTLY with a coarse • hand sewing needle (Fig. 4) and tie or sew in the fabric: 1. Sewing with gimp cord The gimp cord strengthens the buttonhole. Using the handwheel, t is able to slide, i.e. Therefore, it is advis- Lower...
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...in thread simultaneously. Always lay a fine fabric underneath. Pin on the patch and baste as close as possible to cover. On tears, sew 3-5 rows of Running stitch, depending on the type of a di',( . -Jr.r.led similar garment. Finally, cut a patch, if... 2 1 4 p Mending tears using Running stitch I (Modern darning method) I Needle position: Feed-dog: Colour indicator: 0 darning thread/Machine emb. 60 80-70 5 IIIII centre sewing anom mimi Ilk , 4v, Joei t q.4' 4. - 61, - Mending interlock fabric Mending woven fabric Patching Presser foot: Stitch: Stitch width:...
...in thread simultaneously. Always lay a fine fabric underneath. Pin on the patch and baste as close as possible to cover. On tears, sew 3-5 rows of Running stitch, depending on the type of a di',( . -Jr.r.led similar garment. Finally, cut a patch, if... 2 1 4 p Mending tears using Running stitch I (Modern darning method) I Needle position: Feed-dog: Colour indicator: 0 darning thread/Machine emb. 60 80-70 5 IIIII centre sewing anom mimi Ilk , 4v, Joei t q.4' 4. - 61, - Mending interlock fabric Mending woven fabric Patching Presser foot: Stitch: Stitch width:...
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Replace bobbin. • The hole in the stitch plate has been damaged by a BERNINA dealer. • Machine has been standing in a cold room. Machine fails to the rear. • The needle size is correct. Check whether: • The upper and lower threads are trapped ...knotted or dried-out thread. • Stitch plate or hook tip damaged.Take to a BERNINA dealer. Fault prevention If the sewing machine does not sew properly, it is usually due to a BERNINA dealer, please always take your machine to incorrect use. Important If you have to the top when inserting. • Poor...
Replace bobbin. • The hole in the stitch plate has been damaged by a BERNINA dealer. • Machine has been standing in a cold room. Machine fails to the rear. • The needle size is correct. Check whether: • The upper and lower threads are trapped ...knotted or dried-out thread. • Stitch plate or hook tip damaged.Take to a BERNINA dealer. Fault prevention If the sewing machine does not sew properly, it is usually due to a BERNINA dealer, please always take your machine to incorrect use. Important If you have to the top when inserting. • Poor...
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... delighted to give you use your machines to the full, BERNINA regularly publishes sewing literature which are featured in the sewing projects are also included from simple techniques to advanced fashion projects. Read about new sewing developments and trends in the comfort of your machines. However, the creative potential of your BERNINA sewing machine and BERNEI IE overlocker is...
... delighted to give you use your machines to the full, BERNINA regularly publishes sewing literature which are featured in the sewing projects are also included from simple techniques to advanced fashion projects. Read about new sewing developments and trends in the comfort of your machines. However, the creative potential of your BERNINA sewing machine and BERNEI IE overlocker is...
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... interlock 28 Straight stitch 15,16 15 Mending woven fabrics - reverse sewing 16 25 - securing ends 16 - attaching 2 - universal stitch 21 ; attaching 3 Sewing light 3 Machine does not run 32 Sewing tips 9 Maintenance 32 Special needles 10 Mending Standard accessories 2 -...I Running stitch 15 'V Buttonhole 26 - removing 4 - Ruler/template - vari-overlock 21 I Machine cable overlock stitch 20 15 - using your sewing machine,please read the Safety Instructions. winding bobbin 4 Seams with 2 Lubricating/cleaning 32 practical stitches 22 -...
... interlock 28 Straight stitch 15,16 15 Mending woven fabrics - reverse sewing 16 25 - securing ends 16 - attaching 2 - universal stitch 21 ; attaching 3 Sewing light 3 Machine does not run 32 Sewing tips 9 Maintenance 32 Special needles 10 Mending Standard accessories 2 -...I Running stitch 15 'V Buttonhole 26 - removing 4 - Ruler/template - vari-overlock 21 I Machine cable overlock stitch 20 15 - using your sewing machine,please read the Safety Instructions. winding bobbin 4 Seams with 2 Lubricating/cleaning 32 practical stitches 22 -...