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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 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 ...
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 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 ...
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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 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...
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 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...
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...to work at half speed and it can easily be controlled within this range. After inserting the special combination plug for connecting Bernina sewing machines. The machine then runs at reduced speed. chine by pressing lightly on foot-starter. The special connecting cable may only be switched ...on a table. With many kinds of sewing it upright on and off. Pull out light cover sideways to house the foot control ...
...to work at half speed and it can easily be controlled within this range. After inserting the special combination plug for connecting Bernina sewing machines. The machine then runs at reduced speed. chine by pressing lightly on foot-starter. The special connecting cable may only be switched ...on a table. With many kinds of sewing it upright on and off. Pull out light cover sideways to house the foot control ...
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...be set at right or at desired length. Ir IN W▪I It: IN ut l NI I 22 4 Stitch length: 1-4 Needle position: centre Drop feed control: sewing length lever (19) upwards (where there are no numbers). n. Iq au r. 11) 0 Automatic: straight stitch (0) Mr Set stitch length lever at ...left centre right Straight stitch Reverse sewing Y. The same applies when sewing forward again. • Ii lIaI h. Straight stitching Zigzag foot 000 Needle: normally 80 ad times 70-100 depening on the material and thread Thread: adapted to reverse sew- 13 ing. The lever ...
...be set at right or at desired length. Ir IN W▪I It: IN ut l NI I 22 4 Stitch length: 1-4 Needle position: centre Drop feed control: sewing length lever (19) upwards (where there are no numbers). n. Iq au r. 11) 0 Automatic: straight stitch (0) Mr Set stitch length lever at ...left centre right Straight stitch Reverse sewing Y. The same applies when sewing forward again. • Ii lIaI h. Straight stitching Zigzag foot 000 Needle: normally 80 ad times 70-100 depening on the material and thread Thread: adapted to reverse sew- 13 ing. The lever ...
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...not too wide, stitch length not too long. Zigzag sewing ----___ ; 15 Zigzag foot 000 Needle: normally 80 at times 70-100 depending on the material and thread Thread: adapted to the foot, fingers on the edge, you guide the work and material. Finishing Edges Stitch width...: 2'h-4 Stitch length: 1-2 Needle position: centre Automatic: zigzag WNWW (1) Drop feed control: sewing If you will easily get a neat finish. First...
...not too wide, stitch length not too long. Zigzag sewing ----___ ; 15 Zigzag foot 000 Needle: normally 80 at times 70-100 depending on the material and thread Thread: adapted to the foot, fingers on the edge, you guide the work and material. Finishing Edges Stitch width...: 2'h-4 Stitch length: 1-2 Needle position: centre Automatic: zigzag WNWW (1) Drop feed control: sewing If you will easily get a neat finish. First...
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...the material from stop ..0" to desired pattern. Stitch width: 4 Stitch length: 1 Needle position: centre Drop feed control: sewing Paper underlay when needed Satin Stitch (Close zigzag) Stitch width: 4-1'h Stitch length: almost 0 Needle position: centre Automatic: zigzag... WANWV (1) Drop feed control: sewing When embroidering it next to the left (direction of arrow. (See also page 10) Typewriting paper is too soft. 'AikAW4 ,15V3MMVIIII Automatic stitches F r r 1:: E 16 O 13 Zigzag foot 000 Needle: 80-70 Embroidery thread: 30 0 I mom...
...the material from stop ..0" to desired pattern. Stitch width: 4 Stitch length: 1 Needle position: centre Drop feed control: sewing Paper underlay when needed Satin Stitch (Close zigzag) Stitch width: 4-1'h Stitch length: almost 0 Needle position: centre Automatic: zigzag... WANWV (1) Drop feed control: sewing When embroidering it next to the left (direction of arrow. (See also page 10) Typewriting paper is too soft. 'AikAW4 ,15V3MMVIIII Automatic stitches F r r 1:: E 16 O 13 Zigzag foot 000 Needle: 80-70 Embroidery thread: 30 0 I mom...
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...guided through the hole in the needle plate like pintuck cord. (Especially useful for Jersey underwear Needle position: centre Automatic: zigzag WIMeM (1) Drop feed control: sewing How to hold the extra thread Not like this, because you obscure your view of Jersey To prevent the Jersey from waving. e. g. ...Important Hold the thread slightly taut while sew- / ing and the Jersey will not stretch so much. II C it Zigzag foot 000 Needle: 80-70 Thread: 30 or 50 Hems for a large patch.) 17 Hems on Jersey material The Waving of the work, Single turned-in...
...guided through the hole in the needle plate like pintuck cord. (Especially useful for Jersey underwear Needle position: centre Automatic: zigzag WIMeM (1) Drop feed control: sewing How to hold the extra thread Not like this, because you obscure your view of Jersey To prevent the Jersey from waving. e. g. ...Important Hold the thread slightly taut while sew- / ing and the Jersey will not stretch so much. II C it Zigzag foot 000 Needle: 80-70 Thread: 30 or 50 Hems for a large patch.) 17 Hems on Jersey material The Waving of the work, Single turned-in...
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...the left hand should be close to the seam just where the scissors are cutting. Patching Jersey Zigzag foot 000 Needle: 80-70 Thread: 30 or 50 Patching Jersey Stitch width: about 3 Stitch length.... (Hold the scissors correctly.) How to hold the scissors Whenever you ). then a second time one presser foot width from the first seam. Afterwards cut into the stitches. //// This way is much easier. with the ... flat!!! Needle position: centre Automatic: zigzag VWWvW (1) Drop feed control: sowing Baste the new piece on , first Whenever possible make the patches in round shapes.
...the left hand should be close to the seam just where the scissors are cutting. Patching Jersey Zigzag foot 000 Needle: 80-70 Thread: 30 or 50 Patching Jersey Stitch width: about 3 Stitch length.... (Hold the scissors correctly.) How to hold the scissors Whenever you ). then a second time one presser foot width from the first seam. Afterwards cut into the stitches. //// This way is much easier. with the ... flat!!! Needle position: centre Automatic: zigzag VWWvW (1) Drop feed control: sowing Baste the new piece on , first Whenever possible make the patches in round shapes.
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... Seam 1st run Stitch width 3: Stitch length: 1-1'h Press the whole seam towards single layer of Jersey and sew at one presser foot width. Seams for knitted fabrics Gusset seam Elastic seams on Jersey Seams on left. A blunt needle leaves holes. 3. Stitch width ...Stitch length: 1 Knitted fabrics can be on Jersey Needle position: centre Drop teed control: sewing Automatic: zigzag WNW/ (1) except for quick seam Quick seam Stitch width: 3-4 Stitch length: Automatic: I/2-1 Blindstitch I ) ) Zigzag foot 000 Needle: 80-70 Thread: 30 Four important points when sewing .x cEU ...
... Seam 1st run Stitch width 3: Stitch length: 1-1'h Press the whole seam towards single layer of Jersey and sew at one presser foot width. Seams for knitted fabrics Gusset seam Elastic seams on Jersey Seams on left. A blunt needle leaves holes. 3. Stitch width ...Stitch length: 1 Knitted fabrics can be on Jersey Needle position: centre Drop teed control: sewing Automatic: zigzag WNW/ (1) except for quick seam Quick seam Stitch width: 3-4 Stitch length: Automatic: I/2-1 Blindstitch I ) ) Zigzag foot 000 Needle: 80-70 Thread: 30 Four important points when sewing .x cEU ...
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Stitch width: 3-4 Stitch length: approx. 14/ Automatic: Stretch seam (5) Needle position: centre Drop feed control: On sowing Iron hem. (Do not turn under the presser foot in such a way that the somewhat wider zigzag stitch Is directed towards the cut edges approximately 1/4 over each other, then ...Stitch width: 1-114/ Stitch length: /2--14/ Automatic: Stretch seam (5) Needle position: centre Drop feed control: On sewing Sew tacked seam (Lay the work under the presser foot so that the somewhat wider zigzag stitch Is directed towards the edge of hem and then sew. (Lay...
Stitch width: 3-4 Stitch length: approx. 14/ Automatic: Stretch seam (5) Needle position: centre Drop feed control: On sowing Iron hem. (Do not turn under the presser foot in such a way that the somewhat wider zigzag stitch Is directed towards the cut edges approximately 1/4 over each other, then ...Stitch width: 1-114/ Stitch length: /2--14/ Automatic: Stretch seam (5) Needle position: centre Drop feed control: On sewing Sew tacked seam (Lay the work under the presser foot so that the somewhat wider zigzag stitch Is directed towards the edge of hem and then sew. (Lay...
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... and sew it with zigzag. Edgings 'Ig Zigzag foot 000 Needle: 80-70 Thread: 30 or 50 Shell Edging Stitch width: 4 Stitch length: 1 Needle position: centre Automatic: BlIndstitch I '% 7 I (2) Drop feed control: sewing Place folded edge to desired length. scissors correctly... length: Vs - 12/ Needle position: centre Needle position: centre Automatic: zigzag WMAN (1) Automatic: zigzag 1NVWN (1) Drop feed control: sewing Drop fend control: sewing Do not pull the elastic while sewing. Elastic Band Lace on the wrong side. (Hold the scissors correctly.) • a...
... and sew it with zigzag. Edgings 'Ig Zigzag foot 000 Needle: 80-70 Thread: 30 or 50 Shell Edging Stitch width: 4 Stitch length: 1 Needle position: centre Automatic: BlIndstitch I '% 7 I (2) Drop feed control: sewing Place folded edge to desired length. scissors correctly... length: Vs - 12/ Needle position: centre Needle position: centre Automatic: zigzag WMAN (1) Automatic: zigzag 1NVWN (1) Drop feed control: sewing Drop fend control: sewing Do not pull the elastic while sewing. Elastic Band Lace on the wrong side. (Hold the scissors correctly.) • a...
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11D it 41 -' I Zigzag foot 000 Needle. 80-70 Thread: 50 Lace (and insertion) in material Needle position: centre Automatic: zigzag WVWVW (1) Drop feed control: sewing : ^t 1st run Stitch width: Stitch length: about 1 Pin in lace, baste it and sew on with straight stitch] 2nd run Stitch width: Stitch length: l'h-2'h ... correctly Edgings Narrow edging Stitch width: about 1'h-2 Stitch length: about 14/ -V2 Fold turning to lace about 'h- 1/2 Needle position: centre Automatic: zigzag VWWtAN (1) Drop feed control: sewing Prepare and press turnings.
11D it 41 -' I Zigzag foot 000 Needle. 80-70 Thread: 50 Lace (and insertion) in material Needle position: centre Automatic: zigzag WVWVW (1) Drop feed control: sewing : ^t 1st run Stitch width: Stitch length: about 1 Pin in lace, baste it and sew on with straight stitch] 2nd run Stitch width: Stitch length: l'h-2'h ... correctly Edgings Narrow edging Stitch width: about 1'h-2 Stitch length: about 14/ -V2 Fold turning to lace about 'h- 1/2 Needle position: centre Automatic: zigzag VWWtAN (1) Drop feed control: sewing Prepare and press turnings.
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...of the embroidery fool (as with elastic thread) and oversewn with zigzag. When doing it gathers. For a second row (one presser foot width) pull material straight while sewing. Elastic thread Embroidery fool 030 Needle: 80 Thread: 30 Applying elastic thread Stitch width: Stitch length...: Needle position: Automatic: Drop feed control : 2 2 centre zigzag 1NVVWW (1) sewing Thread the elastic through the hole of straight stitch, then hold both yarns and gather material.)...
...of the embroidery fool (as with elastic thread) and oversewn with zigzag. When doing it gathers. For a second row (one presser foot width) pull material straight while sewing. Elastic thread Embroidery fool 030 Needle: 80 Thread: 30 Applying elastic thread Stitch width: Stitch length...: Needle position: Automatic: Drop feed control : 2 2 centre zigzag 1NVVWW (1) sewing Thread the elastic through the hole of straight stitch, then hold both yarns and gather material.)...
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... as die gram, baste with machine or by hand 1/4 from edge and press. 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...
... as die gram, baste with machine or by hand 1/4 from edge and press. 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...
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... width: Stitch length: 4 11/2 -4 Important I The basting stitches do not form in the centre of the foot but only at the left side of the fool. (Holding Automatic: Blindstitch I V v I (2) the work , not too short or the basting may not easily be removed. ... left hand swing of seam. 26 The lower eye is important to material and work taut from the front and rear ensures correct Drop feed control: sewing guiding.) The magic needle has two eyes, one above the other. left Place the basting line at the beginning and end of the needle...
... width: Stitch length: 4 11/2 -4 Important I The basting stitches do not form in the centre of the foot but only at the left side of the fool. (Holding Automatic: Blindstitch I V v I (2) the work , not too short or the basting may not easily be removed. ... left hand swing of seam. 26 The lower eye is important to material and work taut from the front and rear ensures correct Drop feed control: sewing guiding.) The magic needle has two eyes, one above the other. left Place the basting line at the beginning and end of the needle...
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Running stitch should not overlap the edges. Sew 2-5 rows of running stitch (according to oversew edges correctly. centre Drop feed control: sewing 1st run Stitch width: Stitch length: Automatic: Ph-2 1-11/i zigzag VWWWV (1) Do not cut off damaged part ...trimming 0 Needle position: centre much more easy ) Automatic: Running stitch (3) Drop feed control: sewing Always underlay a line fabric. Oversew edges correctly: See diagram. Patching material 11111g==. 3rd run Stitch width. Zigzag foot 000 Needle: 80-70 Thread: 50 Patching with running stitch Along inner edge of ...
Running stitch should not overlap the edges. Sew 2-5 rows of running stitch (according to oversew edges correctly. centre Drop feed control: sewing 1st run Stitch width: Stitch length: Automatic: Ph-2 1-11/i zigzag VWWWV (1) Do not cut off damaged part ...trimming 0 Needle position: centre much more easy ) Automatic: Running stitch (3) Drop feed control: sewing Always underlay a line fabric. Oversew edges correctly: See diagram. Patching material 11111g==. 3rd run Stitch width. Zigzag foot 000 Needle: 80-70 Thread: 50 Patching with running stitch Along inner edge of ...
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... breaks. ... this work depends on top) - Hold the hoop correctly. - What is guided however by the outer fingers. Darning I Small darning foot 285 Needle: 80-70 Thread: 50 Darning material Stitch width: 0 Stitch length: 0 Automatic: straight stitch Drop feed control: lowered The quick mastering of work is "grainy" work moved too slowly.
... breaks. ... this work depends on top) - Hold the hoop correctly. - What is guided however by the outer fingers. Darning I Small darning foot 285 Needle: 80-70 Thread: 50 Darning material Stitch width: 0 Stitch length: 0 Automatic: straight stitch Drop feed control: lowered The quick mastering of work is "grainy" work moved too slowly.
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Thumb on extreme point of the hole taut over the hoop. Wrong Correct With the right hand keep the area of free arm. 31 Model 807 and 810 only Darning fine socks Small darning foot 285 Needle: 80-70 Thread: 50 Darning fine socks (also sleeves) Stitch width: 0 Stitch length: 0 Automatic: straight stitch (0) Needle position: centre Drop feed control: lowered It is obvious here that we do the 1st stitch run sideways and the 2nd run lengthways as we cannot turn the frame to another angle.
Thumb on extreme point of the hole taut over the hoop. Wrong Correct With the right hand keep the area of free arm. 31 Model 807 and 810 only Darning fine socks Small darning foot 285 Needle: 80-70 Thread: 50 Darning fine socks (also sleeves) Stitch width: 0 Stitch length: 0 Automatic: straight stitch (0) Needle position: centre Drop feed control: lowered It is obvious here that we do the 1st stitch run sideways and the 2nd run lengthways as we cannot turn the frame to another angle.
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...the wool 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. Hold work to and fro on the left to be guided automatically. Now sew across the new wool threads with...run: Applying the wool Start the work sideways (left , a little above the hole. Stitch down . Do not make too deep a curve at the presser foot. Lay the wool in mind: Model 807, 810 only - It Hold the area to right and vice versa). 2nd run: Oversewing the threads Cut the...
...the wool 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. Hold work to and fro on the left to be guided automatically. Now sew across the new wool threads with...run: Applying the wool Start the work sideways (left , a little above the hole. Stitch down . Do not make too deep a curve at the presser foot. Lay the wool in mind: Model 807, 810 only - It Hold the area to right and vice versa). 2nd run: Oversewing the threads Cut the...
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iiiiirk- .vIttr:::!E'lliIiiiiiII:vuMt g Slide piece of 1.14W 1 143 .1:41LtNs. , presser foot. r -ii}iiiiiailiWnr:iiii4r4: vu, let needle into the left Automatic: zigzag VvVONIN (1) Drop feed control. Zia a'"t"" " ..4. -`it ! tutu:: 7 Etititi taw • tfL LOA Turn hand wheel until needle is in front allows a clear view. Now sew If a shank is nearly ...
iiiiirk- .vIttr:::!E'lliIiiiiiII:vuMt g Slide piece of 1.14W 1 143 .1:41LtNs. , presser foot. r -ii}iiiiiailiWnr:iiii4r4: vu, let needle into the left Automatic: zigzag VvVONIN (1) Drop feed control. Zia a'"t"" " ..4. -`it ! tutu:: 7 Etititi taw • tfL LOA Turn hand wheel until needle is in front allows a clear view. Now sew If a shank is nearly ...