Bernina Sewing Machine manual Darning program

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32 Selected practical stitches: Darning

Darning program

Stitch:	Darning Program No. 11
Needle:	size and type suitable for the fabric selected (see p. 42)
Thread:	darning thread
Feed-dog:	up (sewing position)
Presser foot:	Reverse pattern foot No. 1
	Quick darning of holes or worn areas
	Replacement of damaged fibres/threads

Darning with Reverse pattern foot No. 1 (auto stitch counter)

•insert needle in top left of damaged area

•sew the first length and stop the sewing computer

•press the securing button: length is programmed

•complete the darn; the sewing computer stops automatically

•clear the programme by pressing the «clr/del»-button

Large areas:

•the darning area can be extended by moving the work under the foot

TIP

Reinforcement

use fine fabric or interlining as a backing

Preparation

stretch fabric into darning ring* prevents puckering

*The darning ring is available as special accessory

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Contents Welcome to Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of electric shockThis sewing computer is intended for household use only Details of the sewing computer Front viewAdjustment 2330 Bobbin cover FHS connection Stitch plateThread take up cover Thread pathBack view Carrying handle Presser foot lifterManual Thread cutterAccessories Standard accessoriesStart-stop-unit Fabric coverAccessory box Free standing accessory boxStoring accessories Attaching the accessory box to the sewing computerPower cable Sewing table Free-Hand-System FHS presser foot lifter* knee-operatedWinding the bobbin Winding the bobbin Thread cutterBobbin case Inserting the bobbin Changing the needleInsert the bobbin Removing the needleChanging the presser foot Supplementary spool pinChanging the presser foot sole Attaching the presser foot soleThreading the upper thread Bringing up the lower thread Thread cutterStitch plate Feed-dogStitch plate markings Button below the handwheelThread tension Screen shows Main switch toGeneral instructions Stitch* selection Stitch widthNeedle position Stitch lengthClr/del clear/delete FunctionsNeedle stop Balance Shorter stitch length Longer stitch lengthPresser foot selection snap-on system Presser foot shaftButtonhole sole Reverse pattern sole Overlock soleStitches Practical and decorativeQuilting- and Decorative stitches ActivaStitches Gathering stitch Standard buttonholeDarning program Straight stitch Seam end Securing programSeam begin Oversewing edges C Zig-zag stitchSatin stitch Fine stitch width adjustment Blind hemPreparation SewingDarning program Zippers TIP To sew around zipper pullSeam begin Zipper or fabric is thick or Densely wovenManual buttonhole Sewing a manual standard buttonhole Buttonhole with gimp GimpFoot No Ideal cordsWith the seam ripper Special accessory Handlook quilt stitch Vari-overlock seam Closed seamKnits and jersey Sewing stretch fabricsDouble overlock seam Double overlock NoCotton or polyester Overlock foot No or Reverse pattern foot NoNeedle stop down Ribbing with overlock seamRibbing with overlock seam Important facts about sewing computer needles Sewing computer, needle and threadNeedle and thread Needle 100Needle and fabric Condition of needle Needle table Description Needle point Suitable for Standard NeedleSpecial NeedlesFeed-dog and fabric feed Feed-dog and stitch lengthThick fabrics feed-dog and sewing corners Feed-dog and fabric feed with compensating platesUneven layers Cleaning Disconnect plug Sewing lightReplacing the bulb Trouble shooting Index Presser foot lifter Quilt stitchIndex Impressum

Sewing Machine specifications

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