Bernina 135 S appendix Button sewing-on program, Stitch, Sewing on buttons with foot No

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50 Selected practical stitches: Button sewing-on program

Button sewing-on program

Stitch:	Button sewing-on program No. 13 (activa 135 S PE No. 12)
Stitch width	depends on distance between the holes
Needle:	size and type suitable for the fabric selected (see p. 57)
Thread:	cotton or polyester
Feed-dog:	down (darning position)
Presser foot:	Foot No. 9
	Button sew-on foot No. 18 (optional accessory)

Sewing on buttons

•sews buttons with 2 or 4 holes

• buttons being sewn on for decorative purposes only can be stitched without forming a thread shank

•the length of the shank (= thread between button and fabric)

can be made shorter or longer as required with foot No. 18

Sewing on buttons with foot No. 9

•select Button Sew-on program

•sew the securing stitches; hold the threads when starting to sew

•check distances between holes with the handwheel and adjust stitch width if necessary

•sew

•sewing computer stops automatically when program is completed and is ready for the next button

Beginning and ending threads

•the threads are secured and can be trimmed

For added security

•after sewing on the button, pull the upper thread ends through to the wrong side and knot

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Contents Activa 135 S Patchwork Edition Welcome to Important Safety Instructions Servicing DOUBLE- Insulated Products Front view Details of the sewing computerCutter ContinuousScreen Bobbin winder withBack view Carrying handle Left endStart-stop-unit AccessoriesAttaching the accessory box to the sewing computer Accessory boxFree standing accessory box Storing accessoriesFoot control cable Power cablePower cable When sewingFree-Hand-System FHS presser foot lifter* knee-operated Sewing tableWinding the bobbin Thread cutter Winding the bobbinInstruction Bobbin caseRemoving the needle Inserting the bobbinChanging the needle Insert the bobbinCollapsible vertical spool pin Changing the presser footSupplementary spool pin Presser foot with shank Attaching the presser footThreading the upper thread Refer to the safety instructionThread in front of needle Needle ThreaderThread in hook Lever downBringing up the lower thread Stitch plate Thread tension Main switch to General instructionsScreen shows Stitch length Stitch* selectionStitch width Needle positionFunctions Needle stopStitch end Letters, numbers and punctuation marks only activa 145 S Alphabet contents Altered Stitch MemoryReturn to basic settings Clr/del clear/deleteOpen Memory MemoryMemory buttons Example saved stitchBegin sewing Delete complete MemoryScroll backwards Scroll forwardsDelete single stitch, letter or number Leave Memory Normal position Denser stitch formation BalanceStitches Activa 135 S Activa 145 S Practical and decorativeActiva 135 S Activa 135 S PE see appendix a Standard buttonhole Darning programHoneycomb stitch Quilt/hand stitchingStandard foot selection Securing program Basting stitch Fine stitch width adjustment Blind hemSewing Darning program Densely woven ZippersTIP To sew around zipper pull Seam begin Zipper or fabric is thick orEverything you need to know about buttonholes Balance for automatic/manual buttonholes Corrections To adjust the bead widthTest sewing Altering the stitch lengthAutomatic standard buttonhole with auto length Exact duplicates Programme the standard buttonholeAuto buttonhole Corrections see pMarking the keyhole buttonhole Automatic keyhole buttonhole with auto lengthDouble sewn keyhole buttonholes Corrections see p BalanceAlways test sew buttonholes Manual buttonhole all typesManual keyhole buttonhole Sewing a manual standard buttonhole Foot No Buttonhole with gimp Gimp Hooking the cord in the but Tonhole foot with slide No aWith the seam ripper Special accessory Programmed buttonholes Saving programmed buttonholes in long term memoryOpening saved buttonholes Beginning and ending threads Button sewing-on programStitch Sewing on buttons with foot NoHole button Sewing stretch fabrics Vari-overlock seamClosed seam Knits and jerseyDouble overlock seam Double overlock NoOverlock foot No or Reverse pattern foot No Ribbing with overlock seam Ribbing with overlock seamNeedle stop down Self-facing with Honeycomb stitch Important facts about sewing computer needles Double needle Needle table Description Needle point Suitable for StandardSpecial NeedlesFeed-dog and stitch length Feed-dog and fabric feedFeed-dog and fabric feed with compensating plates Uneven layersThick fabrics feed-dog and sewing corners Cleaning Sewing light Replacing the Sewing LightReplacing the bulb Trouble shooting Functions Buttonholes #-button Altering buttonholes Speed IndexBalance 29, 49 Inserting the bobbin030529.52.040303a135 a145EN Contents Impressum Practical Quilting stitches23-30Decorative stitches Activa 135 S PE Quilters securing program Open Embroidery Foot No Blanket stitchMachine thread Reverse pattern foot No orStipple stitch No Stipple stitchHandlook quilt stitch 40 or 30 weight cotton for the lower threadFeather stitch No Feather stitch