Bernette Chicago 7 - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

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Contents
Safety Instructions 3
All rights reserved 4
Machine Overview 5
Details of the sewing machine 5
Accessories 6
– Optional 6
Machine Setup 7
Connecting the Machine 7
– Polarized plug information 7
Foot Control 7
Sewing Table 8
Winding the Bobbin 9
Inserting the Bobbin 11
Threading the Upper Thread 12
Needle Threader 14
Replacing the Needle 15
Thread Cutter 15
Thread Tension 16
Altering Presser Foot Pressure 17
Raising or Dropping the Feed dog 17
Changing the Presser Foot 18
Two-Step Presser Foot 18
Important Sewing Information 19
Needle, Fabric, Thread Selection Guide 19
Presser Foot Application Chart 21
Display Explanation & Operating Functions 22
Buttons Explanation 22
Information on the LCD Display 23
– Normal Mode 23
– Memory Mode 24
– Embroidery Mode 25
Function Buttons 26
– Start/Stop button 26
– Reverse/Exit button 26
– Auto-Lock/Trace button 26
– Needle up/down button 27
– Speed Dial 27
– Arrow buttons 28
– OK button 28
– Direct pattern selection 28
– Number buttons 28
– Mirror image button 29
– Elongation/Resize button 29
– Double needle/Rotate button 29
– Stitch length adjustment/ Stitch forward/backward button
30
– Stitch width adjustment/ Colour forward/backward button
30
– Memory/Setup button 31
– Clear/Return button 31
– Pattern group selection/Colour setup button 31
How to select a stitch 32
Stitches Overview 33
Stitches 33
Basic Sewing Procedures 36
Reverse 36
Free arm 36
Sewing corners 36
Sewing on the heavy fabric 37
Straight Stitches and Needle Position 38
– Changing the needle position 38
– Altering the stitch length 38
Zig-zag Stitches 38
– Altering the stitch width 38
– Altering the stitch length 38
Triple Straight Stretch Stitch 39
Overlock Stitches 40
Using the All- purpose foot 40
Blind Hem 41
Button Sewing-on 42
Buttonhole Stitching 43
– Buttonholes on stretch fabrics 47
– Bartack stitch 48
Eyelet Stitch 49
Darning Stitch 50
Zipper Insertion* 52
– Inserting a centered zipper 52
– Inserting a side zipper 53
– Invisible zipper insertion 54
Narrow Hemming 55
Cording 56
– Single cording 56
– Triple cording 56
Satin Stitch Sewing 57
Quilting 58
– Patchwork stitching 58
– Hand look quilting 59
– Blanket (Quilting Applique) 59
– Patchwork stitching 59
Fagoting 60
Scallop Stitch 60
Gathering 61
– Gathered fabric 61
– To gather and attach gathered fabric in one step 61
– Smoking 62
Free Motion Darning, Embroidery and Monogramming 63
– Darning 63
– Embroidery 64
– Monogramming 64
Walking Foot 65
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