Bernina 740 Favorite User Manual

Zigzag sewing machine with automatic ornamental stitch device.

Zigzag sewing machine with automatic ornamental stitch device.

Zigzag sewing machine without automatic ornamental stitch device.

Details on lubricating the motor and checking carbon brushes.

Description of the sewing lamp and how to change the bulb.

Instructions for removing, spooling, inserting, and threading the bobbin case.

Proper needle insertion, selection, and upper thread threading procedures.

Adjusting thread tension and drawing up the under thread.

Lowering the feed dog and using the thread cutter feature.

Steps for cleaning the machine and applying oil to its parts.

Information about the patented shuttle and its operational features.

Changing presser feet and setting up for plain stitching.

Techniques for reinforcing stitches and removing work from the machine.

Instructions for darning, including setup and specific methods for stockings.

Instructions for using the fellerfoot, hemmer, and gathering foot for specific seams.

Using the edger for edge stitching and the zipper foot for zipper insertion.

Adjusting zigzag width and needle position for optimal sewing.

Techniques for elastic sewing, mending knits, and constructing tricot seams.

Instructions for sewing lace onto fabric using zigzag stitches.

Using the rolling hemmer for creating hems and scalloped effects.

Techniques for braiding with cords and using the ruffler attachment.

Setting up the machine and adjusting settings for automatic buttonhole sewing.

Step-by-step methods for sewing buttonholes, including securing and single-operation.

Adjusting stitch closeness for buttonholes and satin stitches based on fabric type.

Sewing buttonholes with cord inlay, raised buttonholes, and manual methods.

Instructions for sewing buttons onto fabric using the appropriate presser foot and settings.

Using the wool darning foot to mend fabrics with wool yarn.

Instructions for sewing decorative appliqué designs onto fabric.

Using zigzag stitch to create decorative patterns with adjustable settings.

How to adjust stitch length for decorative stitches and buttonholes using the satin stitch control.

How to select and use automatic decorative stitch patterns with single or double needles.

Understanding the ornament indicator for precise placement of decorative stitches.

Performing blindstitch sewing using zigzag stitch or the blindstitch cam.

Setting up the machine for pintucking and creating pintucks with single or double needles.

Performing hemstitches using single and double needles, including ornamental variations.

Methods for embroidering initials using manual feed or automatic satin stitch control.

Using special equipment for eyelet and circular embroidery on fabric.

Comprehensive guide to avoiding and resolving machine troubles, including thread breaks, skipped stitches, and slow operation.

Important general notices and precautions for safe and optimal machine operation.

Lists of standard and optional accessories available for Bernina models 740, 741, and 742.