Bernina 540 - Inserting the Cord

Decorative stitches
98
Pintuck foot Number Description
# 31 (optional accessory) 5 grooves
For heavy to medium-weight
fabrics.
In combination with the 3mm
double needle
# 32 (optional accessory) 7 grooves
For light to medium-weight
fabrics.
In combination with the 2mm
double needle
# 33 (optional accessory) 9 grooves
For very light fabrics (without
pintuck cord).
In combination with the 1 or
1.6mm double needle
# 46C (optional accessory) 5 grooves
In combination with the 1.6 –
2.5mm double needle
For very light to medium-weight
fabrics.
Inserting the cord
> Switch the machine off and disconnect it from the power supply system.
> Remove the needle.
> Remove the presser foot.
> Remove the stitch plate.
> Open the bobbin cover.
> Pull the cord through the hook opening from the bottom and through the opening of the stitch plate.
> Replace the stitch plate.
> Close the bobbin cover.
> Make sure that the cord slides through the little thread slot of the bobbin cover.