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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 Thread regulator 6 Face-plate...
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 Thread regulator 6 Face-plate...
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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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Unpacking and packing the machine Model 807, 810 Electrical Connection Model 807 Sewing machine, foot control and table are opened, one side of the starter. The machine can now be used to work at half speed and it clockwise. After inserting ... protection against dust, we have a cover made from reenforced material, which can be able to house the foot control unit, cable, and the box of accessories. _ 4 Light switch. With many kinds of the case, place it is used for connecting Bernina sewing machines. To take the machine out of sewing it upright on...
Unpacking and packing the machine Model 807, 810 Electrical Connection Model 807 Sewing machine, foot control and table are opened, one side of the starter. The machine can now be used to work at half speed and it clockwise. After inserting ... protection against dust, we have a cover made from reenforced material, which can be able to house the foot control unit, cable, and the box of accessories. _ 4 Light switch. With many kinds of the case, place it is used for connecting Bernina sewing machines. To take the machine out of sewing it upright on...
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... to the fabric sewn 19 0** I-. 2•0' 3 00 0 40" In s▪ • rInt In al YI IvIIi N I 14 n. 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. For normal sewing 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). The same applies when sewing forward again. • Ii lIaI h. The lever is ...
... to the fabric sewn 19 0** I-. 2•0' 3 00 0 40" In s▪ • rInt In al YI IvIIi N I 14 n. 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. For normal sewing 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). The same applies when sewing forward again. • Ii lIaI h. The lever is ...
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... width: 2'h-4 Stitch length: 1-2 Needle position: centre Automatic: zigzag WNWW (1) Drop feed control: sewing If you guide the work like this: From the front, close to the foot, fingers on the material and thread Thread: adapted to work and material. Zigzag foot 000 Needle: normally 80 at times 70-100 depending on the edge...
... width: 2'h-4 Stitch length: 1-2 Needle position: centre Automatic: zigzag WNWW (1) Drop feed control: sewing If you guide the work like this: From the front, close to the foot, fingers on the material and thread Thread: adapted to work and material. Zigzag foot 000 Needle: normally 80 at times 70-100 depending on the edge...
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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.. 2 3 -4 Automatic Pull lever 13 to right and set by turning the stitch adjustment knob (19) ... to lay paper underneath to prevent 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...
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.. 2 3 -4 Automatic Pull lever 13 to right and set by turning the stitch adjustment knob (19) ... to lay paper underneath to prevent 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...
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II C it Zigzag foot 000 Needle: 80-70 Thread: 30 or 50 Hems for hems but whenever Jersey stretches. Important Hold the thread slightly taut while sew- / ing and ... will not stretch so much. guide an extra thread inside the zigzag. (Not only 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. patching, oversewing...
II C it Zigzag foot 000 Needle: 80-70 Thread: 30 or 50 Hems for hems but whenever Jersey stretches. Important Hold the thread slightly taut while sew- / ing and ... will not stretch so much. guide an extra thread inside the zigzag. (Not only 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. patching, oversewing...
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... Cut only with the zigzag just covering the edge. When square patches are cutting. Needle position: centre Automatic: zigzag VWWvW (1) Drop feed control: sowing Baste the new piece on to the seam just where the scissors are unavoidable at least the corners should not be rounded. 18 The... piece out on , first Whenever possible make the patches in round shapes. There is much easier. then a second time one presser foot width from the first seam. Patching Jersey Zigzag foot 000 Needle: 80-70 Thread: 30 or 50 Patching Jersey Stitch width: about 3 Stitch length.
... Cut only with the zigzag just covering the edge. When square patches are cutting. Needle position: centre Automatic: zigzag VWWvW (1) Drop feed control: sowing Baste the new piece on to the seam just where the scissors are unavoidable at least the corners should not be rounded. 18 The... piece out on , first Whenever possible make the patches in round shapes. There is much easier. then a second time one presser foot width from the first seam. Patching Jersey Zigzag foot 000 Needle: 80-70 Thread: 30 or 50 Patching Jersey Stitch width: about 3 Stitch length.
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... side. Seams are pressed open and sew over it on Jersey Needle position: centre Drop teed control: sewing Automatic: zigzag WNW/ (1) except for Knitted Fabrics: Dresses - Cut edges must be joined up at one presser foot width from the Inner edge. 2nd run Stitch width 1: Stitch length: 1-1V) Pin the pieces together...
... side. Seams are pressed open and sew over it on Jersey Needle position: centre Drop teed control: sewing Automatic: zigzag WNW/ (1) except for Knitted Fabrics: Dresses - Cut edges must be joined up at one presser foot width from the Inner edge. 2nd run Stitch width 1: Stitch length: 1-1V) Pin the pieces together...
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...neaten. 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 in such a way that the somewhat wider zigzag stitch Is directed towards the cut edges approximately 1/4 over each ...seam as hem only for Lycra fabric (e. 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...
...neaten. 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 in such a way that the somewhat wider zigzag stitch Is directed towards the cut edges approximately 1/4 over each ...seam as hem only for Lycra fabric (e. 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...
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...: Stitch 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. Trim off surplus on as the elastic. Trim off surplus material on the elastic and .... scissors correctly. After this, pin on the wrong side. (Hold the scissors correctly.) • a 0%; 22 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)...
...: Stitch 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. Trim off surplus on as the elastic. Trim off surplus material on the elastic and .... scissors correctly. After this, pin on the wrong side. (Hold the scissors correctly.) • a 0%; 22 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)...
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...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. Sew zigzag over the straight stitch. Hold scissors correctly. 23 Then cut off the turnings along the zigzag ...seam. 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...
...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. Sew zigzag over the straight stitch. Hold scissors correctly. 23 Then cut off the turnings along the zigzag ...seam. 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...
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...(for heavy fabrics up to 4) centre sewing zigzag VWVWW (1) Pearl Cord The pearl cord is threaded through the hole in the embroidery foot and pull it gathers. Contrary to elastic, the cotton Is not pulled while sewing but only afterwards. (Hold both yarns and gather ...desired width. 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 the embroidery fool (as with elastic thread) and oversewn with zigzag...
...(for heavy fabrics up to 4) centre sewing zigzag VWVWW (1) Pearl Cord The pearl cord is threaded through the hole in the embroidery foot and pull it gathers. Contrary to elastic, the cotton Is not pulled while sewing but only afterwards. (Hold both yarns and gather ...desired width. 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 the embroidery fool (as with elastic thread) and oversewn with zigzag...
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AAMMelYNNPNVv).vyvVo.V.VVV\V\. 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 very lightly while sewing. 25 Hold the work is the correct way. Very poor.... vvvwvomAN.YA Oversew and prepare the hem as die gram, baste with machine or by hand 1/4 from edge and press. This is placed under the foot.
AAMMelYNNPNVv).vyvVo.V.VVV\V\. 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 very lightly while sewing. 25 Hold the work is the correct way. Very poor.... vvvwvomAN.YA Oversew and prepare the hem as die gram, baste with machine or by hand 1/4 from edge and press. This is placed under the foot.
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... stripes that have 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. Basting W10 Zigzag foot 000 Magic needle Thread: 30 Basting This is how the material Is placed under the... foot Stitch 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...
... stripes that have 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. Basting W10 Zigzag foot 000 Magic needle Thread: 30 Basting This is how the material Is placed under the... foot Stitch 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...
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...stitch makes the trimming 0 Needle position: centre much more easy ) Automatic: Running stitch (3) Drop feed control: sewing Always underlay a line fabric. Sew 2-5 rows of running t- Take care to the type of...0 Running stitch (3) Now sew over patch edge with running stitch Along inner edge of material). centre Drop feed control: sewing 1st run Stitch width: Stitch length: Automatic: Ph-2 1-11/i zigzag VWWWV (1) Do not cut off ... oversew edges correctly. stitch Needle position. Zigzag foot 000 Needle: 80-70 Thread: 50 Patching with a small zigzag. 2nd run Stitch width.
...stitch makes the trimming 0 Needle position: centre much more easy ) Automatic: Running stitch (3) Drop feed control: sewing Always underlay a line fabric. Sew 2-5 rows of running t- Take care to the type of...0 Running stitch (3) Now sew over patch edge with running stitch Along inner edge of material). centre Drop feed control: sewing 1st run Stitch width: Stitch length: Automatic: Ph-2 1-11/i zigzag VWWWV (1) Do not cut off ... oversew edges correctly. stitch Needle position. Zigzag foot 000 Needle: 80-70 Thread: 50 Patching with a small zigzag. 2nd run Stitch width.
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... finger to be guided must be firmly held. work 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 this would produce irregular guiding with frequent thread breaks. ...
... finger to be guided must be firmly held. work 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 this would produce irregular guiding with frequent thread breaks. ...
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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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... and Terry Cloth (towels) Stitch width: 3-4 Stitch length: 0 Automatic: zigzag WMWV (1) Drop feed control: lowered Thread machine with zigzag. Now sew across the new wool threads with matching thread. 121V-I1 Wool darning foot 272 Needle: 80-70 Thread: 50 (For Terry Cloth use 4 strands of untwisted thread instead of... wool) Darning of the presser foot. Do not push the work again as before. Darning with one another ). Hold work to and fro on the left to be mended correctly...
... and Terry Cloth (towels) Stitch width: 3-4 Stitch length: 0 Automatic: zigzag WMWV (1) Drop feed control: lowered Thread machine with zigzag. Now sew across the new wool threads with matching thread. 121V-I1 Wool darning foot 272 Needle: 80-70 Thread: 50 (For Terry Cloth use 4 strands of untwisted thread instead of... wool) Darning of the presser foot. Do not push the work again as before. Darning with one another ). Hold work to and fro on the left to be mended correctly...
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...h ; • 3 ler it . Place button on . r -ii}iiiiiailiWnr:iiii4r4: vu, let needle into the left Automatic: zigzag VvVONIN (1) Drop feed control. Then lower usually the same, with the exception of work under the presser The zigzag width is in front allows a clear view. ta.Vrth... er...a few more stitches than usual.) anitli,11 01 e`i;, ; ; ti t EV. .UnZin -"•intt.\•1. You will find the button presser foot superior. Leave zii,,ag on the button and sew over it. irgrir. 1`.)A•li fr.. 41 ..." :.'W. :El .... some fastening stitches tro414-T-...
...h ; • 3 ler it . Place button on . r -ii}iiiiiailiWnr:iiii4r4: vu, let needle into the left Automatic: zigzag VvVONIN (1) Drop feed control. Then lower usually the same, with the exception of work under the presser The zigzag width is in front allows a clear view. ta.Vrth... er...a few more stitches than usual.) anitli,11 01 e`i;, ; ; ti t EV. .UnZin -"•intt.\•1. You will find the button presser foot superior. Leave zii,,ag on the button and sew over it. irgrir. 1`.)A•li fr.. 41 ..." :.'W. :El .... some fastening stitches tro414-T-...