Bernina classic 1008 User manual

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Bernina Sewing Machine
Sewing Machines and Costs
There will be no cost for the use of the machine or thread that is provided by the Library. The following costs
will apply to maintenance and loss of materials:
Universal needle
Patrons are encouraged to bring in their own needles for use in the machines, but a single Universal needle will
be available and in the machine for use. If the needle breaks, while you are using the machine, the library will
provide a second needle at no cost.
If the needle should break again, we will provide a replacement at a cost of $1.00
Bobbins
Metal (Bernina)– $1.50
Plasc (Singer) - $ .50

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Using the Bernina
Although it may look complicated, the Bernina sewing machine is relavely easy to use. Even if you have never
used a sew machine before, you can use this machine with a few basic instrucons.
To get started you will need some basic understanding of what the parts of the machine are and how they are
used together.

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Thread guide
Presser foot
Bobbin case and bobbin
Buon hole dial
Stch length & reverse
Selector for sches
Needle posion
Stch width dial
Hook guide
Balance wheel

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Located on the side of the machine is the on / off switch.
There are 3 sengs, (0) OFF; (1) ON; (1+lightbulb icon) ON with the machine
light.
The machine will have full power on seng (1).
At the top of the machine is the
stch menu and selector.
Green: Easy sches
Red: Fancy sches

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How to Thread the Machine
Threading the upper thread
Place the reel of thread on one of the
two thread holder pins.
Firmly clip the thread into the thread
guide (1) on the top of the machine.
Bring the thread down through the
channel at the front of the machine,
and then loop it into the (2) Guide
Hook as you pull it upwards to the (3)
Take Up Leaver. Once hooked into the
take up leaver, pull the thread down
towards the presser foot and then
hook the thread into the (4) Needle Holder Thread Guide before threading the needle.
Thread and Load the Bobbin
1
2.
3
4.
4.
Thread guide

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Raise the needle (1) by turning the balance wheel on the side
of the machine. Raise the presser foot (2), by lifting the
presser foot lever which is located on the back of the
machine.
Open the hinged front cover on the free arm.
Hold the bobbin case by the latch with the index finger and
thumb of the left hand.
1.
2.

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Inserting the bobbin
Hold the bobbin case in the left hand.
Insert the bobbin with the thread running in a clock-wise
direction.
Take the thread anticlockwise to the slot

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Pull the thread into the slot and under the spring, until it lies
in the T-shaped slot at the end of the spring.
When the end of the thread is pulled, the bobbin should turn
clockwise, in the direction of the arrow.

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Hold the bobbin case by the latch with the index finger and
thumb of the left hand. Insert so that the finger of the bobbin
case points upwards, engaging in the notch of the hook race
cover.
Check: Pull end of the thread. Close the hinged front cover.

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Useful Resources
LIBRARY
All things “sewing” in the Library!
hps://pickering.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?query=sewing&searchType=keyword
ONLINE
Video – Anatomy of a Stch
What happens inside your sewing machine?
hp://www.threadsmagazine.com/2015/03/12/video-sewing-machine-anatomy-how-a-stch-is-
made?utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_source=twier&utm_medium=editpost
Seamwork
Free online sewing magazine which provides ps, tricks and instrucons on various sewing techniques.
hps://www.seamwork.com/issues
The Guardian Online – Lifestyle > Sewing
Semi regular column on all things sewing including some ps and tricks.
hps://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/sewing
SEWING COMMUNITIES ONLINE
The following Sewing Sites are regularly updated and very well maintained. You will find sewing paern reviews, videos, tutorials and
a whole community of ‘sewers’, ’sewists’, and makers who are sharing their knowledge and cheering one another on as they share a
love of sewing.
Canada
Texllia - hps://www.texllia.com/
England
The Fold Line - hps://thefoldline.com/