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General| Brand | Bernina |
|---|---|
| Model | activa 131 |
| Category | Sewing Machine |
| Language | English |
Instructions to reduce the risk of electric shock.
Instructions to reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury.
Information on servicing double-insulated products.
Diagrams and labels for the front and back of the machine.
Diagrams and labels for the left and right ends of the machine.
Information on the carrying case and its contents.
Connecting the power cable and foot control.
Locating the power switch and attaching the sewing table.
Attaching and using the presser foot lifter.
Step-by-step guide to winding a bobbin.
Instructions for removing and inserting the bobbin case.
How to correctly insert the bobbin into the bobbin case.
Procedure for removing and inserting needles.
How to attach and remove presser feet.
Information on using the supplementary spool pin.
Step-by-step guide for threading the upper thread.
How to bring the bobbin thread up to the needle area.
Explanation of the thread cutter function.
Explanation of stitch plate markings and their use.
How to adjust thread tension for different threads and fabrics.
Explanation of the feed-dog's function and operation.
Basic operational overview and screen indicators.
How to select and adjust stitches using controls.
How to adjust stitch width and length.
How to change the needle's horizontal position.
Function of the clear button for settings.
Overview of activated and deactivated machine functions.
How to use quick reverse and clear/delete functions.
How the machine remembers altered stitch settings.
Introduction to sewing buttonholes.
Step-by-step guides for manual buttonholes.
How to sew buttonholes using the stitch counter.
Adjusting programmed buttonholes for different fabrics.
How to correct stitch length, width, or balance.
Tips for sewing perfect buttonholes.
How to select a buttonhole program.
Adjusting the balance for stitches.
How to adjust presser foot pressure for different fabrics.
Overview of basic stitches available on the Activa 130.
Description of decorative stitches.
Overview of basic stitches available on the Activa 131.
Description of advanced decorative stitches.
Overview of stitches available on the Patchwork Edition 140.
Reference to special stitches in another manual.
Overview of different presser feet for various models.
Detailed description of the Patchwork Foot #37.
Information about a quilting book.
Essential information about sewing machine needles.
Guidance on matching needles to threads.
Importance of needle condition and fabric type.
Details on selecting the appropriate needle.
Table listing needle types and their suitable applications.
How the feed-dog moves fabric and related issues.
Tips for sewing corners with proper feed-dog function.
General cleaning instructions for the machine.
How to clean the hook and hook race.
Information on lubrication requirements for the machine.
Information on replacing the sewing light bulb.
Causes and remedies for upper and lower thread breaks.
Common causes of faulty stitching and machine operation issues.
Reasons for skipped stitches and needle breaks.
Basic instructions for sewing a straight stitch.
How to adjust stitch length and needle position.
Using the quick reverse button for securing stitches.
How to use the securing stitch for seams.
How the machine automatically secures seam starts and ends.
Techniques for narrow and wide edge stitching.
How to edge stitch hems.
Using the seam guide for parallel stitching.
General use of the zig-zag stitch.
How to adjust zig-zag stitch width and length.
Using zig-zag stitch to oversew fabric edges.
General information on decorative stitches.
Adjusting decorative stitch settings.
How to sew open and closed overlock seams.
How to sew a zig-zag seam.
How to sew a triple straight stitch seam.
How to sew a super stretch seam.
How to sew a vari-overlock seam.
How to sew a double overlock seam.
How to sew a visible hem with jersey stitch.
How to sew a visible hem with triple zig-zag.
Key considerations for sewing knits.
Testing stitches and adjusting pressure for knits.
How to create a self-facing with honeycomb stitch.
How to sew ribbing with an overlock seam.
Steps to prepare and sew zippers into fabric.
Instructions for sewing invisible blind hems.
Steps to prepare for sewing a blind hem.
How to sew elastic onto fabric for gathering.
Using gathering stitch with elastic for shirring.
How to sew wide elastic using a running stitch.
Adjusting tension and marking buttonhole lengths.
Testing buttonholes and correcting stitch settings.
Adjusting balance for buttonhole stitches.
Reinforcing buttonholes using gimp cord.
Attaching and sewing with gimp cord.
How to cut open buttonholes.
Edging knit fabrics with shirring elastic.
Applying patches to woven fabrics.
Applying patches to knits and jersey.
Using running stitch for darning and mending tears.
Quick methods for mending tears and worn areas.
Detailed steps for performing darning.
Using the automatic darning program.
Using a foot for darning and covering large areas.
Correcting distorted darning.
Replacing threads for holes and worn areas.
Preparing fabric and performing the darning stitch.
Detailed methods for darning different areas.
How to perform stipple stitching.
How to perform feather stitch.
How to achieve a hand-look quilt stitch.
How to do blanket stitch applique.
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