Bernina Electronic 1008 - Machine Setup and Components; Threading and Basic Stitching

MASTERING YOUR BERNINA
®
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Electronic 1008/4
BERNINA
®
Electronic 1008
MASTERING
YOUR
BERNINA
®
SECTION A
Care and Feeding of Your Machine
Machine Set Up
Owner’s manual pg.____
• Storage of accessories
• Attach cords foot control and machine
• Power switch – light on/off function
Owner’s manual pg.____
• Extension table (optional)
Presser Feet
Owner’s manual pgs.____
• Importance of using the correct foot
• Stitch selection lever
• Overview of included presser feet
• Can also use one-piece BERNINA
®
presser feet
Feed Dog
Owner’s manual pg. ____
Threads
Owner’s manual pg. ____
• Types of thread
• Uses for each type of thread
Needles
Owner’s manual pg.____
Bobbins
Owner’s manual pg.____
• Removing the bobbin case
• Winding a bobbin
• Use bobbin thread cutter
• Clip the thread close to the case before
removing the bobbin
Threading the Upper Thread
Owner’s manual pg.____
• Two vertical spool pins – Owner’s manual pg.___
• Optional supplementary thread guide
• Optional BERNINA
®
thread stand
• Thread machine with the presser foot up until
ready to thread the needle
Threading the Needle
• Side thread cutter – Owner’s manual pg.____
• After the needle is threaded, put the thread
under the presser foot
• Lower the presser foot
• Insert the thread into the cutter; it is cut to the
proper length to begin sewing
Needle Positions
Owner’s manual pg. ____
• Five positions
Practical/Decorative Stitches
Owner’s manual pgs.____
• Stitches built into the machine
• Uses for the stitches – Owner’s manual pgs.____
• How to select stitches – Owner’s manual pgs.____
- selection lever
- red vs. green stitches
Straight Stitching
• Seam measuring – stitch plate marks – Owner’s
manual pg.____
- the following measurements are indicated on
the stitch plate: ¼”,
3
/8”, ½”,
5
/8”, ¾”, and 1”
- the horizontal lines to the far back and the
line in front of the needle are
5
/8” from needle
• Optional piecing guide attaches to the bed of
the machine.
• Right and left seam guides and Seam Guides
with Rulers are available as optional accessories
for the one-piece BERNINA
®
presser feet
• Straight stitch throat plate available
• Basting - Owner's manual pg.___
- maximum stitch length and loosened the
needle tension helps in removal of stitches
Topstitching/Edgestitching
Owner’s manual pgs.____