Embroidery Foot/Embroidery Needle; Straight-/Cutwork Stitch Plate; Threading Upper And Bobbin Thread - Bernina 7 Series Manual

Embroidery foot/Embroidery needle

Straight-/CutWork stitch plate

Threading upper and bobbin thread

Embroidery needle
Embroidery needles (130/705 H-SUK) provide a larger eye and are slightly
rounded. This avoids thread abrasion when using Rayon- and cotton
embroidery thread.
̶ use SUK-needles
̶ depending on the embroidery thread use a size No. 70-SUK to No. 90-SUK
needle
̶ exchange the needle regularly
Preparation
⦁ attach embroidery foot No. 26 to the embroidery computer
⦁
raise the presser foot
⦁ raise the needle
Lowering the feed dog
⦁ press «Feed dog»-button 1
►
the feed dog is lowered
1
The straight-/CutWork stitch plate has a small needle hole in the needle
insertion area. The small needle hole supports the fabric. This optimizes the
stitching results.
⦁ remove the standard stitch plate (see page 25)
⦁
replace it with the straight-/CutWork stitch plate
Threading upper thread
⦁ place foam pad on the spool holder
⦁
attach thread spool
⦁
when using Rayon or slippery embroidery threads, slip the net over the
upper thread spool
►
this will feed the needle thread more evenly
Spool pin
When using metallic or specialty threads, using the vertical spool pin
and the supplementary thread guide (optional accessory) may help
to avoid problems.
Threading bobbin thread
⦁
thread the lower thread for embroidering in the same way as for sewing,
see page 21.
Insert the bobbin case and close the bobbin cover to activate the
lower thread indicator (must be activated in the Setup-Program).
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