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Question posted by marvajkeller on September 17th, 2014

How Do I Use The Super Stretch Stitch #8

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Answer #1: Posted by TechSupport101 on September 17th, 2014 6:33 PM

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Hi. See page 23 of the User Guide here

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User Guide - Page 1

...concentrated on providing complete satisfaction to the joy of accessories as well as our sewing publications brimming with a range of rewarding sewing. "Welcome to the BERNINA family" In choosing BERNINA, you are characterized ... add to our customers. The new BERNINA 215 are assured of years of added value features to give you, dear Customer, more sewing pleasure than ever before.

User Guide - Page 2

... instructions before cleaning. 3. Do not view directly with any opening on the sewing computer. 7. Close attention is necessary when this sewing computer is being administered. 9 . it is not in use the BERNINA original stitch plate. Never operate the sewing computer with optical instruments. Do not operate the sewing computer where aerosol products (spray) or oxygen is...

User Guide - Page 3

... then remove the plug from the outlet. 13. Safety instructions 3 12. This sewing computer is committed to Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC). A double insulated product is provided with the ...etc. 14. At end of grounding. Use only genuine replacement parts. Do not throw away this product in this sewing computer. This sewing computer is marked with your dealer. Do...

User Guide - Page 5

Important safety Instructions 2 Details of the sewing computer 6 Standard Accessories 8 Feet selection 9 Optional Accessories 10 Setting up the sewing computer 12 Operating instructions 20 Stitch overview 23 Selected practical stitches 24 Sewing Needles 31 Maintenance 33 Troubleshooting 34 Index 35 Contents 5

User Guide - Page 7

Details of the sewing computer 7 1 Bobbin cover 20 Stitch length button 2 Stitch plate 21 clr/del-button 3 Attachment base for 22 Stitch selection buttons special accessories 23 Handwheel 4 Sewing table socket 24 Balance adjustment 5 Presser foot shaft 25 Power switch on/off 6 Needle clamp with fixation 26 Power plug socket screw 27 Drop feed-...

User Guide - Page 18

... Button depressed = feed-dog is lowered • for sewing corners and but- Buttonholes are marked to the distance between the needle and the line • needle insertion point is determined by one step. With an extremely short stitch length, the steps are useful for quilting • the vertical measurements correspond to the right...

User Guide - Page 19

... wheel to 5-10 Perfect stitch formation • the stitch formation is in line with the marking ...stitch. Metrosene 100/2 (Arova Mettler, Switzerland) is factory set both the upper and lower thread tension. If other sewing or embroidery threads are used to suit the fabric The tension is used , the tension may need adjusting for normal sewing work • for special sewing...

User Guide - Page 20

... sewing computer has been tested and factory set using a double layer of cretonne fabric and Metrosene 100/2 threads (Arova Mettler, Switzerland). This can naturally affect the stitch balance so that they are sewn too close together or not close enough. Applications: Practical stitches, e.g. Normal position Denser stitch formation (shorter stitch length) Finer stitch formation (longer stitch...

User Guide - Page 23

... Reinforced seams in one operation 7 Stretch overlock stitch Mediumweight knits, toweling and firm wovens. Overlock = sew and neaten in tough, heavy fabrics 5 Blind stitch Most types of knit; blind hems, shell edging on elastic and lace 3 Running stitch Most types of interlock and smooth fabrics; Overlock seams, flat joining seams 8 Super stretch stitch Open seam for fine and...

User Guide - Page 24

... finished with zig-zag stitch B Zig-zag stitch with altered stitch length C Zig-zag stitch with altered stitch width Use reverse pattern sole No. 1 Zig-zag stitch • for all fabrics • for neatening edges • for decorative work Satin stitch • dense (shorter) zig-zag stitch = filled in zig-zag • adjust stitch width as you sew for fine fabrics

User Guide - Page 25

... edge and elastic into 4 equal sections and mark • pin elastic to raw edge, matching up marks Sewing • stretch the elastic to fit the raw edge while sewing • trim excess fabric close to the stitching Use reverse pattern sole No. 1 Open Seam • durable seam for firm and densely woven fabrics such as...

User Guide - Page 26

26 Selected practical stitches Blind stitch No. 5 Double overlock stitch No. 6 Use blind stitch sole No. 5 For «invisible» hems in knits and jerseys. Sewing 2 • guide the raw edge along the pin on the overlock sole or the reverse pattern sole • the stitch will form over the pin and over the edge of fabric...

User Guide - Page 27

Stretch overlock stitch No. 7 Selected practical stitches 27 Super stretch stitch No. 8 Use reverse pattern sole No. 1 Closed Seam • overlock seam in coarse or loose knits Sewing • sew stretch overlock along the fabric edge • the stitch should sew over the edge of the fabric on the right sewing of the needle Use reverse pattern sole No. 1 Open Seam • very elastic...

User Guide - Page 28

... edge • trim surplus fabric (wrong side) • adjust balance if necessary Balance/corrections bring stitch together open out stitch Note: After sewing return balance to the teeth 28 Selected practical stitches Honeycomb stitch No. 9 Zippers with Straight stitch No. 1 Use reverse pattern sole No. 1 Ribbing with needle position far left • the edge of the...

User Guide - Page 29

.../del»-button Large areas: • the darning area can be saved. the sewing computer stops auto- Darning program, stitch No. 10 Selected practical stitches 29 Buttonhole, stitch No. 11 Use reverse pattern sole No. 1 Darning with Reverse pattern sole No. 1 (auto stitch counter) • insert needle in the same grain direction (with or against...

User Guide - Page 31

...thread When sewing, the thread runs in perfect condition. Darning thread • • Mercerised • • cotton thread Synthetic thread • • Needle appropriate for the thread and faulty stitching or thread... bent needle blunt needle hooked needle Sewing needles 31 Important facts about sewing needles Your BERNINA uses needle system 130/705H.

User Guide - Page 32

... 130/705 H-LR Cutting point Natural and synthetic leather and plastic Double needle 130/705 H-ZWI Visible hems in stretch fabrics, pintucks, decorative sewing Needle distance: 1.0 / 1.6 / 2.0 / 2.5 / 3.0 / 4.0 Triple needle 130/705 H-DRI Needle distance: 3.0 Decorative sewing Wing needle 130/705 HO Wing needle (wing) Hemstitch Needle size 60-100 70-90 80-110 90...

User Guide - Page 33

... of oil into the hook race • run the machine for a short time without thread to clean the sewing computer! Clean the sewing computer after every use • turn power switch to «0» (off...8226; clean the area with the lint brush • replace the stitch plate CAUTION Disconnect plug from the socket before use a sharp instrument • replace the hook, turning the handwheel if...

User Guide - Page 34

... or runs slowly • Plug not properly inserted. • Power switch in off position. • Sewing computer has been standing in the stitch plate has been damaged by the needle. Check upper and lower threads. • Use the correct spool disc. Needle breaks • Needle clamp screw loose. • Fabric taken out in...

User Guide - Page 35

...11 P Power cable 8 R Reverse sewing Running stitch 22 23, 25 S Seam guide 10 Sewing light 11 Sewing table 10 Snap-on soles 9 Spool pin 15 Standard accessories 8, 9 Start-stop-unit 11 Stitch length/width 21 Stitch overview 23 Stitch plate 18 Stitch selection 21 Straight stitch 23, 24, 28 Stretch overlock stitch 23, 27 Super stretch stitch 23, 27 Supplementary spool...