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...Darning woollens 33 Double hemstitch needle 48 Double needle 46 Edgings 23 Elastic tape 22 Elastic thread sewing 24 Electrical connection, Model 807/810 4 Electrical connection, Model 817 5 Faults 51 Finishing edges 14 Finishing seams 15 Flat seam 19 Gatherer Gathering of material Hemmer... 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 ...
...Darning woollens 33 Double hemstitch needle 48 Double needle 46 Edgings 23 Elastic tape 22 Elastic thread sewing 24 Electrical connection, Model 807/810 4 Electrical connection, Model 817 5 Faults 51 Finishing edges 14 Finishing seams 15 Flat seam 19 Gatherer Gathering of material Hemmer... 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 ...
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... you that you have deliberately chosen the title ' Name: Address: Date of stitches approx. 1100 stitches/min. Weight of a Bernina. The sewing machine should be disappointed. We greatly appreciate the confidence you will not be disconnected from the power supply by pulling out the plug... when stopping work without supervision and during servicing (cleaning). We have placed in ) power: 15 watts Number of delivery: Machine No. Dear Bernina Customer, You are now the happy owner of machine (807) approx. 8,1 kg Weight complete with carrying case (807) approx. 12,2 kg ...
... you that you have deliberately chosen the title ' Name: Address: Date of stitches approx. 1100 stitches/min. Weight of a Bernina. The sewing machine should be disappointed. We greatly appreciate the confidence you will not be disconnected from the power supply by pulling out the plug... when stopping work without supervision and during servicing (cleaning). We have placed in ) power: 15 watts Number of delivery: Machine No. Dear Bernina Customer, You are now the happy owner of machine (807) approx. 8,1 kg Weight complete with carrying case (807) approx. 12,2 kg ...
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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 ... 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.. motor control 22 Free-arm 23 Base-plate 24 Hinged cover
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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•...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 ...
Model 810 Model 817 The various parts of the machine a 10 11 )112 im2l5im.13 14 IS 10 1 Olink•...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 ...
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... can be able to left. Push switch to work at half speed and it is an advantage to be pulled down. Sewing lamp: 15 watts When locks are housed In the case. Connecting to change the bulb. Model 810 For protection against dust, ...switch the dazzle-free light can now be controlled within this range. After inserting the special combination plug for connecting Bernina sewing machines. Unpacking and packing the machine Model 807, 810 Electrical Connection Model 807 Sewing machine, foot control and table are opened, one side of accessories. _ 4 Light switch.
... can be able to left. Push switch to work at half speed and it is an advantage to be pulled down. Sewing lamp: 15 watts When locks are housed In the case. Connecting to change the bulb. Model 810 For protection against dust, ...switch the dazzle-free light can now be controlled within this range. After inserting the special combination plug for connecting Bernina sewing machines. Unpacking and packing the machine Model 807, 810 Electrical Connection Model 807 Sewing machine, foot control and table are opened, one side of accessories. _ 4 Light switch.
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Wamingl The special connecting cable may only be switched on the footboard of sewing to reduce the speed of the left hand and remove the bobbin case. It is an advantage with many kinds of the starter. Push the ... Bobbin and Case Removing the bobbin case ii Open hinged bobbin case cover. Adjustable motor. Light switch. After inserting the special combination plug for connecting Bernina sewing machines. Electrical Connection Model 817 Connecting to change the bulb.
Wamingl The special connecting cable may only be switched on the footboard of sewing to reduce the speed of the left hand and remove the bobbin case. It is an advantage with many kinds of the starter. Push the ... Bobbin and Case Removing the bobbin case ii Open hinged bobbin case cover. Adjustable motor. Light switch. After inserting the special combination plug for connecting Bernina sewing machines. Electrical Connection Model 817 Connecting to change the bulb.
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...white plate is thereby made considerably simpler. The insertion of the white surface. The usual needles for sewing are numbers 80. 90 and 100 while those for Bernina sewing machines 807, 810 and 817. Open the hinged latch with the handwheel high enough so that the needle and thread used conform to... the table above. Bobbin and Case Removing the bobbin case Model 817 f Open stitch plate slide. Set the ...
...white plate is thereby made considerably simpler. The insertion of the white surface. The usual needles for sewing are numbers 80. 90 and 100 while those for Bernina sewing machines 807, 810 and 817. Open the hinged latch with the handwheel high enough so that the needle and thread used conform to... the table above. Bobbin and Case Removing the bobbin case Model 817 f Open stitch plate slide. Set the ...
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...must be regulated for special purposes. With the right hand hold the spool steady. 8 Now draw thread through the 1needle hole. 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. Thread ...The feed dog must be altered. Model 817 Darning. Hold needle thread loosely. Pull the needle thread slightly and the bobbin thread will go with the left to be in centre of the ten- Bernina has the unique advantage that during normal sewing the thread tension does not have to...
...must be regulated for special purposes. With the right hand hold the spool steady. 8 Now draw thread through the 1needle hole. 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. Thread ...The feed dog must be altered. Model 817 Darning. Hold needle thread loosely. Pull the needle thread slightly and the bobbin thread will go with the left to be in centre of the ten- Bernina has the unique advantage that during normal sewing the thread tension does not have to...
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... turned to save time, especially when scissors are not close at the back of the handwheel when sewing is made in no time. Only Bernina has this advantage. To secure the sewing table the lever must be removed easily by use of the machine: this way will release the.... 0 , 4 • e• . The sewing table Only model 807, 810 Removing work . It is essential to bring the take-up lever (8) into its highest position by pulling to the right In the direction of work . I push lever downwards. The patented Bernina presser foot clamping lever permits quick and easy...
... turned to save time, especially when scissors are not close at the back of the handwheel when sewing is made in no time. Only Bernina has this advantage. To secure the sewing table the lever must be removed easily by use of the machine: this way will release the.... 0 , 4 • e• . The sewing table Only model 807, 810 Removing work . It is essential to bring the take-up lever (8) into its highest position by pulling to the right In the direction of work . I push lever downwards. The patented Bernina presser foot clamping lever permits quick and easy...
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... the zig- thread - zag stitch. 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 be moved while sewing but when the machine Is stationary only if the needle Is ...out of the material. from 0 to the left. The knob may be accu- The marker line on zigzag 18 allows the stitch adjusting knob (19). rately adjusted with the Bernina Models )307, 810 or 817...
... the zig- thread - zag stitch. 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 be moved while sewing but when the machine Is stationary only if the needle Is ...out of the material. from 0 to the left. The knob may be accu- The marker line on zigzag 18 allows the stitch adjusting knob (19). rately adjusted with the Bernina Models )307, 810 or 817...
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Sit exactly in front of your left elbow on how you guide the material. Guide the material as close as possible we would advise you to observe the following points: Place your Bernina far enough from the table edge (about 5 inches) for you to the rear. 13 and not with the hand flat. The basic rules are therefore: 1. not from the side, and near the presser foot 2. . . Some technical hints If you like to work as comfortably as possible from the front 3. ... Nor must the material be pulled to lean your sewing depends only on the table. The mastering of the needle bar.
Sit exactly in front of your left elbow on how you guide the material. Guide the material as close as possible we would advise you to observe the following points: Place your Bernina far enough from the table edge (about 5 inches) for you to the rear. 13 and not with the hand flat. The basic rules are therefore: 1. not from the side, and near the presser foot 2. . . Some technical hints If you like to work as comfortably as possible from the front 3. ... Nor must the material be pulled to lean your sewing depends only on the table. The mastering of the needle bar.
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... 2•0' 3 00 0 40" In s▪ • rInt In al YI IvIIi N I 19 IN In na la ut left for 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 ... 4 0 I 14 Iq au r. 11) 0 Automatic: straight stitch (0) Mr Set stitch length lever at left centre right Straight stitch Reverse sewing Y. Straight stitching Zigzag foot 000 Needle: normally 80 ad times 70-100 depening on the material and thread Thread: adapted to reverse...
... 2•0' 3 00 0 40" In s▪ • rInt In al YI IvIIi N I 19 IN In na la ut left for 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 ... 4 0 I 14 Iq au r. 11) 0 Automatic: straight stitch (0) Mr Set stitch length lever at left centre right Straight stitch Reverse sewing Y. Straight stitching Zigzag foot 000 Needle: normally 80 ad times 70-100 depening on the material and thread Thread: adapted to reverse...
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... too long. 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. Zigzag sewing ----___ ; 15 Zigzag foot 000 Needle: normally 80 at times 70-100 depending on the edge, you guide the work and... material. First trim the edge neatly. 18 Zigzag sewing Set zigzag width according to work like this: From the front, close to the foot, fingers on the material and thread Thread: adapted...
... too long. 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. Zigzag sewing ----___ ; 15 Zigzag foot 000 Needle: normally 80 at times 70-100 depending on the edge, you guide the work and... material. First trim the edge neatly. 18 Zigzag sewing Set zigzag width according to work like this: From the front, close to the foot, fingers on the material and thread Thread: adapted...
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... 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 prevent the material from stop ..0" to the left (direction of arrow. (See also page 10) 'AikAW4 ,15V3MMVIIII Automatic stitches F r r 1:: E 16 O ...
... 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 prevent the material from stop ..0" to the left (direction of arrow. (See also page 10) 'AikAW4 ,15V3MMVIIII Automatic stitches F r r 1:: E 16 O ...
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...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 to hold the extra thread Not like pintuck cord. (Especially useful for hems but whenever Jersey stretches. patching, oversewing. Important Hold the... thread slightly taut while sew- / ing and the Jersey will not stretch so much. etc.) Press with a damp cloth before removing the extra thread. guide...
...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 to hold the extra thread Not like pintuck cord. (Especially useful for hems but whenever Jersey stretches. patching, oversewing. Important Hold the... thread slightly taut while sew- / ing and the Jersey will not stretch so much. etc.) Press with a damp cloth before removing the extra thread. guide...
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.... The thumb of the left hand should be close to a zigzag the scissors should be held like this (with the backs of the work, then sew it on the wrong side. (Hold the scissors correctly.) How to hold the scissors Whenever you ). Needle position: centre Automatic: zigzag VWWvW (1) Drop feed control...
.... The thumb of the left hand should be close to a zigzag the scissors should be held like this (with the backs of the work, then sew it on the wrong side. (Hold the scissors correctly.) How to hold the scissors Whenever you ). Needle position: centre Automatic: zigzag VWWvW (1) Drop feed control...
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...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 Jersey 19 O t7.. 1. Use only a perfect needle. Trim off cut the remaining material. Seams for knitted fabrics Gusset seam Elastic...gusset) protruding about Inch. I V V 1 (2) Joins up and oversews simultaneously. Stitch width 3: Stitch length: 1-1'h To finish off turnings. Sew at one presser foot width from the Inner edge. 2nd run : Join up at one presser foot width. Sweaters Stitch width 1: Stitch length:...
...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 Jersey 19 O t7.. 1. Use only a perfect needle. Trim off cut the remaining material. Seams for knitted fabrics Gusset seam Elastic...gusset) protruding about Inch. I V V 1 (2) Joins up and oversews simultaneously. Stitch width 3: Stitch length: 1-1'h To finish off turnings. Sew at one presser foot width from the Inner edge. 2nd run : Join up at one presser foot width. Sweaters Stitch width 1: Stitch length:...
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... stitch (4) center nnrw Lay cut edge.) Press seam open and if necessary neaten. Very elastic seams no c.1 Presser foot 000 Needle: 80 Thread: Mercerised sewing thread 50 or 60/3 ti Flat Joining seam Especially for Jersey underwear. 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 edge.) Measure depth of hem and then sew. (Lay the work under the presser foot so that the somewhat wider zigzag stitch Is directed towards the edge of the hem.) Finish ...
... stitch (4) center nnrw Lay cut edge.) Press seam open and if necessary neaten. Very elastic seams no c.1 Presser foot 000 Needle: 80 Thread: Mercerised sewing thread 50 or 60/3 ti Flat Joining seam Especially for Jersey underwear. 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 edge.) Measure depth of hem and then sew. (Lay the work under the presser foot so that the somewhat wider zigzag stitch Is directed towards the edge of the hem.) Finish ...
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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. Warning: material edge must be sewn with overlock sewing: Please set automatic adjustment lever (13) exactly to the right. 0 Synthetic fabrics should always be observed with a synthetic thread. 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. Warning: material edge must be sewn with overlock sewing: Please set automatic adjustment lever (13) exactly to the right. 0 Synthetic fabrics should always be observed with a synthetic thread. 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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...quick seam. wrong side along zigzag. Trim off surplus on as much on with zigzag. Elastic Band Lace on the elastic and sew it with zigzag. Pin or baste lace on the wrong side. (Hold the scissors correctly.) • a 0%; 22 Trim off surplus ...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. After this, pin on Jersey Stitch width: 3 Stitch width: 1'h-2 Stitch length: Stitch length: Vs - 12/ Needle position: centre...
...quick seam. wrong side along zigzag. Trim off surplus on as much on with zigzag. Elastic Band Lace on the elastic and sew it with zigzag. Pin or baste lace on the wrong side. (Hold the scissors correctly.) • a 0%; 22 Trim off surplus ...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. After this, pin on Jersey Stitch width: 3 Stitch width: 1'h-2 Stitch length: Stitch length: Vs - 12/ Needle position: centre...
