Bernina Sewing Machine manual Welcome to

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In choosing BERNINA, you are assured of years of rewarding sewing.

For over 100 years my family has concentrated on providing complete satisfaction to our customers. And it is my personal wish to continue this tradition of offering you

”Welcome to

the BERNINA

family”

Swiss precision engineering combined with state of the art technology and an after sales service

second to none.

The new BERNINA activa 125 are characterized by a youthful appeal which is combined with a

range of added value features to give you, dear Customer, more sewing pleasure than ever before.

Enjoy modern, creative sewing with BERNINA: our wide range of accessories as well as

	our sewing publications brimming with imaginative ideas and practical tips all add to the joy of
	sewing BERNINA style.
	Any questions you have will be dealt with courteously and efficiently by our highly
	trained BERNINA dealers, who will also be glad to service your sewing computer for you.
H.P. Ueltschi
Owner BERNINA
Sewing Machine Company	Fritz Gegauf Ltd. • BERNINA Sewing Machines • CH-8266 Steckborn/Switzerland

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Contents

Welcome to To reduce the risk of electric shock Important Safety InstructionsThis sewing computer is intended for household use only Front view Details of the sewing computer2330 Bobbin cover FHS connection Stitch plate AdjustmentThread take up cover Thread pathBack view Presser foot lifter Carrying handleManual Thread cutterStandard accessories AccessoriesStart-stop-unit Fabric coverFree standing accessory box Accessory boxStoring accessories Attaching the accessory box to the sewing computerPower cable Free-Hand-System FHS presser foot lifter* knee-operated Sewing tableWinding the bobbin Thread cutter Winding the bobbinBobbin case Changing the needle Inserting the bobbinInsert the bobbin Removing the needleSupplementary spool pin Changing the presser footChanging the presser foot sole Attaching the presser foot soleThreading the upper thread Thread cutter Bringing up the lower threadFeed-dog Stitch plateStitch plate markings Button below the handwheelThread tension General instructions Main switch toScreen shows Stitch width Stitch* selectionNeedle position Stitch lengthNeedle stop FunctionsClr/del clear/delete Shorter stitch length Longer stitch length BalancePresser foot shaft Presser foot selection snap-on systemButtonhole sole Reverse pattern sole Overlock solePractical and decorative StitchesQuilting- and Decorative stitches ActivaStitches Darning program Standard buttonholeGathering stitch Straight stitch Seam begin Securing programSeam end Satin stitch Zig-zag stitchOversewing edges C Blind hem Fine stitch width adjustmentPreparation SewingDarning program TIP To sew around zipper pull ZippersSeam begin Zipper or fabric is thick or Densely wovenManual buttonhole Sewing a manual standard buttonhole Gimp Buttonhole with gimpFoot No Ideal cordsWith the seam ripper Special accessory Handlook quilt stitch Closed seam Vari-overlock seamKnits and jersey Sewing stretch fabricsDouble overlock No Double overlock seamCotton or polyester Overlock foot No or Reverse pattern foot NoRibbing with overlock seam Ribbing with overlock seamNeedle stop down Sewing computer, needle and thread Important facts about sewing computer needlesNeedle and thread Needle 100Needle and fabric Condition of needle Needle Needle table Description Needle point Suitable for StandardSpecial NeedlesFeed-dog and stitch length Feed-dog and fabric feedUneven layers Feed-dog and fabric feed with compensating platesThick fabrics feed-dog and sewing corners Cleaning Replacing the bulb Sewing lightDisconnect plug Trouble shooting Presser foot lifter Quilt stitch IndexIndex Impressum