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Difficulties With Changing Needle Pisition On Bernina 707
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Related Bernina Bernette 46 Manual Pages
Operation Manual - Page 2
Note: Some exercises apply only to all current BERNINA and bernette sewing machines. Table of Contents
Introduction ...3 Sewing Machine Needles 4 Thread ...6 Presser Feet ...7 Securing Stitches...8 Turning Corners...20 Stitch, Function, and Foot Charts 21
8 Series
activa
1008 bernette
aurora 12/13/10
artista
3 Series
The information in this workbook applies to models equipped with the ...
Operation Manual - Page 3
Each page that appeal to be used for Through the Needle ONLINE at www.throughtheneedle.com, and you can share ideas and inspiration with a "Sew How" box. Using the information on a fairly regular basis will let you test your BERNINA or bernette sewing machine. has websites offering free projects and a variety of the stitch(es) used as...
Operation Manual - Page 4
... point
Bent - shirt-weight 80 - European vs.
Sewing Machine Needles
General Information
Along with thread, needles are fully inserted as high as possible, with a larger groove should be changed after every 4-6 hours of the needle. When selecting the correct needle, consider the following:
Needle system - 130/705H
Needle point - the needle won't pierce fabric, so no thread loop...
Operation Manual - Page 5
... alloy with heavier fabrics - Sharp point; Prevents shredding of the fabric.
Sewing Machine Needles
Type Ballpoint Stretch
Universal Double
Triple Jeans Leather Microtex / Sharp Quilting Topstitch Embroidery....0/100
2.5/90 3.0/90 70-110
80-100
60-90
Description
Has a rounded point.
A Stretch needle has a more rounded point than a Ballpoint, and a blue anti-cling coating which helps to ...
Operation Manual - Page 6
... 30 wt.- Embroidery, bobbinwork 40 wt.- excellent for a soft, shiny look in less snagging and fraying as buttonholes. Thread
To achieve quality stitches, a sewing machine needs three things: correct thread, correct size needle, and properly adjusted thread tensions. Poor quality or the wrong type of fibers used for decorative work only. Did you...
Operation Manual - Page 7
...the job intended in relation to all BERNINA machines. It is recommended that the D-Feet be compatible with the 8-Series (models 830 and 820) Dual Feed feature. Presser Feet
BERNINA Presser Feet:
▪ are precision ...refers to a foot engineered for all types of sewing (example, quilting, garment-making them sturdy and durable
▪ are easy to change with feet #30, 31, 32, or 33.
Operation Manual - Page 8
...the exercises below depending on the stitch plate. Select the straight stitch. the machine will sew in the same way. secure the end in reverse until the Quick Reverse ..., 4" x 6" each Needle: 80/12 Universal Needle Position: Center BERNINA Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C/1D with
optional Quilting Seam Guide or optional Seam Guides with Rulers bernette Presser Foot: Zigzag/Universal ...
Operation Manual - Page 9
...). To change needle setting, touch the Needle Down icon. Pivot, using FHS (Free Hand System), if available, to form at least 2 right angle corners and 2 additional corners. Briefly push the button and needle will stop up or down . Turning Corners
Fabric: Firm woven fabric, two pieces, 4" x 6" each Needle: 80/12 Universal Needle Position: Center BERNINA Presser Foot...
Operation Manual - Page 10
...?
10 Match the weight of the thread to the weight of the presser foot -
sew using the following steps. Fabric: Firm woven fabric, 4" x 6" Needle: 80/12 Universal Needle Position: As directed in instructions BERNINA Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C/1D bernette Presser Foot: Zigzag/Universal Foot
Select the Zigzag Stitch (width = 4, length = 2).
or - The...
Operation Manual - Page 11
... 10. Blind Hem
Fabric: Heavy flannel, 6" x 7" Needle: 80/12 Universal Needle Position: As programmed BERNINA Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C/1D and
Blind Hem Foot #5 bernette Presser Foot: Zigzag/Universal Foot and
Blind Hem Foot (optional accessory)
Attach Reverse Pattern Foot #1 or bernette Zigzag/Universal Foot to the machine
Finish one 6" edge of the fabric...
Operation Manual - Page 12
... sewing in the same direction as before.
12/13/10
Do you know how to the machine. Change to Edgestitch Foot #10/10C/10D and adjust the needle ...BERNINA Presser Foot: Reverse pattern Foot #1/1C/1D and
Edgestitch Foot #10/10C/10D (optional accessory) bernette Presser Foot: Zigzag/Universal Foot
Attach Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C/1D or bernette Zigzag/ Universal Foot to : ▪ Adjust the needle...
Operation Manual - Page 13
... feature? ▪ Position Overlock Foot #2/2A?
13 Vari-Overlock Stitch
Fabric: Cotton interlock, two pieces, 4" x 6" each Needle: 80/12 Universal (Ballpoint or Stretch may also be used) Needle Position: As programmed BERNINA Presser Foot: Overlock Foot #2/2A bernette Presser Foot: Overcasting Foot (optional accessory)
Place the two pieces of the foot and stitch the...
Operation Manual - Page 14
Fabric: Spandex, two pieces, 2" x 6" each Needle: 80/12 Universal (Ballpoint may also be used) Needle Position: As programmed BERNINA Presser Foot: Reverse pattern Foot #1/1C/1D bernette Presser Foot: Zigzag/Universal Foot
Select the Super Stretch stitch. Note: If... stitch plate;
Place the fabric pieces right sides together.
sew the seam and press it is pulling and stretching as it open.
Operation Manual - Page 15
.../12 Universal Needle Position: Center BERNINA Presser Foot: Clear Embroidery Foot #39/39C/39D bernette Presser Foot: Cording Foot (optional accessory)
Attach the desired foot to move
through the channel formed by the stitches - Notes - After gathering the fabric, drop the feed dog and sew a bartack
(see page 19) at the beginning of gathering...
Operation Manual - Page 17
...first line. Sew the first side of the bobbin case.
• Rotary Hook Machines: Use the embroidery bobbin case and thread the "pigtail."
• 8 Series Machines: Thread for ...perle cotton, embroidery floss, etc.), 18"
Needle: 80/12 Universal Needle Position: As programmed BERNINA Presser Foot: Standard Buttonhole Foot #3/3C bernette Presser Foot: Models 46 & 56 only: 4-step Buttonhole Foot
Note...
Operation Manual - Page 18
... button. • Lower the buttonhole lever and push it toward the back of the machine. • Stitch the buttonhole; Automatic Buttonholes
Fabric: Heavy flannel, 6" x 6" and Lightweight tear-away stabilizer, 3" x 6"
Needle: 80/12 Universal
BERNINA Presser Foot: Automatic Buttonhole Foot #3A
bernette Presser Foot: Automatic Buttonhole Foot
Note: Models 1008 & activa 210 do not make...
Operation Manual - Page 19
... using the Button Sew-on stitch, the machine stops automatically when the program is appropriate for coat- trim the excess thread. Select the Button Sew-On stitch, if available. Attaching Buttons
Fabric: Firm woven fabric, 4" x 8" and Lightweight tear-away stabilizer, 4" x 4"
Needle: 80/12 Universal BERNINA Presser Foot: Button Sew-On Foot #18 (optional) bernette Presser Foot: Button...
Operation Manual - Page 20
... edge, sink the needle into the seam. Repeat the above steps, starting at seam and sewing to top on the right side of the seam, sewing 2-3 stitches in the ditch of the seam. Baste the rest of the zipper. Sew up to a straight stitch length of center. Topstitching the Zipper-BERNINA Change to the seam allowances...
Operation Manual - Page 21
...machine but are used in Workbook 1: Basic Operation. indicates that the stitch is not available).
8 Series
artista
Stitch - ▪ - Basting
830 820 730 640 635LE 630
21
21 21 21 30
30
Blindstitch
9
9
9
9
9
9
Button Sew...2
2
2
2
2
3
3 33
* The stitches on bernette model 46 are not numbered on the front of the machine.
12/13/10
21 The chart gives the stitch number for...
Operation Manual - Page 22
Machine Features & Functions
The following features and functions are ...yes yes yes yes
Hopper Mechanism
yes yes yes yes yes yes
Needle Positions 11
11 11 11 11
11
Needle Stop Down yes yes yes yes yes yes
On-screen Buttonhole Measuring...no
no
yes yes yes yes yes yes
3 Series
activa mechanical
bernette
380 350PE 330 210
1008 92c 66 56 46
yes yes yes no
no
yes yes yes no
yes yes yes...
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