ASTERING BERNINA ® Electronic 1008 BERNINA ® Table of Contents SECTION A Pages 3-15 Care and Feeding of Your Machine SECTION B Pages 16-30 Let’s Start WIth The Basics SECTION C Pages 31-47 On The Edge SECTION D Pages 48-61...
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ASTERING BERNINA ® Electronic 1008 BERNINA ® ASTERING BERNINA ® Electronic 1008 OWNER’S WORKBOOK Section A Care and Feeding of Your Machine BERNINA 1/10/02 ® Electronic 1008/3 ASTERING...
• Importance of using the correct foot • Five positions • Stitch selection lever • Overview of included presser feet Practical/Decorative Stitches • Can also use one-piece BERNINA ® presser feet Owner’s manual pgs.____ • Stitches built into the machine Feed Dog •...
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Here’s an idea...Use your birthday month as a reminder to have your BERNINA ® machine serviced. Take ® it to an authorized BERNINA technician during the month of your birthday and you’ll never have to remember when it was last serviced. BERNINA 1/10/02 ®...
ASTERING BERNINA ® Electronic 1008 BERNINA ® THREADS Poor quality or the wrong type of thread can cause poor stitches on any machine. Thread passes through the eye of the needle approximately 37 times in a “see-saw” action before it forms a single stitch. Poor quality thread results in crooked and looped stitches, puckered seams, frayed thread, and/or needle breakage.
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ASTERING BERNINA ® Electronic 1008 BERNINA ® NEEDLES Along with thread, needles are very important to stitch formation. Many “mechanical” problems and damage to fabrics can be traced to a bent, damages, or incorrect size or type needle. Approximately 60% of all needles made are discarded at some stage of production.
ASTERING BERNINA ® Electronic 1008 BERNINA ® SEWING MACHINE NEEDLES Has a rounder point. 70 for 60-90 Microtex A sharp point with a thin shaft. Ball Point 70-90 lingerie, nylon, jersey; 80 for Sharp 60-90 corresponds to the weight T-shirt; 90 for sweatshirt fleece.
Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1 Owner’s manual pg.____ • The 1008 has 5 fixed needle positions. • Fold fabric in half to 2” x 6”. • Select Straight Stitch. The needle position can be set to the left or right using the knob in the center of the stitch width knob.
ASTERING BERNINA ® Electronic 1008 BERNINA ® SATIN STITCH Fabric: Firm fabric – 2 pieces, 3” x 6” each Needle: 90/14 Embroidery Thread: 30 wt. Cotton Embroidery Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1 Owner’s manual pg.____ • Fold fabric in half to 3” x 6”. Use stabilizer as needed.
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ASTERING BERNINA ® Electronic 1008 BERNINA ® WISH LIST Care and Feeding of Your Machine Hard Case Slide-on Extension Table with Guide Feet-ures Edgestitch Foot #10 Stabilizers – Sampler Pack or type __________ type __________ Thread – Assortment or size ____ and type ____ size ____ and type ____ Needles –...
ASTERING BERNINA ® Electronic 1008 BERNINA ® BLIND HEM Fabric: Heavy Flannel – 6” x 7” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: All-purpose Presser Foot: Reverse pattern Foot #1 and Blind Hem Foot #5 Owner’s manual pg.___ • Finish one 6” edge of the fabric following the steps of the previous exercise.
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ASTERING BERNINA ® Electronic 1008 BERNINA ® HAND PICKED HEM Fabric: Lightweight broadcloth – 6” x 7” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: All-purpose Presser Foot: Blind Hem Foot #5 Owner’s manual pg.___ • Turn up a 1” hem along one of the 6” edges and press.
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ASTERING BERNINA ® Electronic 1008 BERNINA ® TRIPLE ZIGZAG HEM Fabric: Firmly woven – 6” x 7” Needle: 90/14 Embroidery Thread: 30 wt. cotton embroidery Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1 Owner’s manual pg.___ • Fold a 2” hem to the wrong side of the fabric; press.
ASTERING BERNINA ® Electronic 1008 BERNINA ® DOUBLE NEEDLE HEM Fabric: Cotton interlock – 6” x 7” Needle: Double 3.0/80 Thread: All-purpose, 2 colors Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1 Owner’s manual pg.___ • Turn up a 2” hem along one of the 6” edges and press.
ASTERING BERNINA ® Electronic 1008 BERNINA ® JEANS HEM Fabric: Denim – 5” x 7” Needle: 100/16 or 110/18 Jeans Thread: All-purpose Presser Foot: Jeans Foot #8 (optional accessory) Note: Specially designed to sew over heavy seams and fabrics, the Jeans Foot #8 guides the needle through heavy thicknesses and helps to eliminate needle breakage.
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ASTERING BERNINA ® Electronic 1008 BERNINA ® WISH LIST Let’s Start WIth The Basics Presser Feet and Attachments: Overlock Foot #2 Embroidery Foot #6 Jeans Foot #8 Edgestitch Foot #10 Straight Stitch Foot #13 Cut and Sew Attachment #80 Feet-ures Double Needles 2.0mm...
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ASTERING BERNINA ® Electronic 1008 BERNINA ® ASTERING BERNINA ® Electronic 1008 OWNER’S WORKBOOK Section C On The Edge BERNINA 1/10/02 ® Electronic 1008/31 ASTERING...
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ASTERING BERNINA ® Electronic 1008 BERNINA ® SECTION C On The Edge Sewing Buttons On Buttonholes Owner’s manual page ____ Owner’s manual pg.____ Feet-ures, Unit A Feet-ures, Unit D • Types and Uses • Universal Stitch • Preparation regular - proper stabilizers...
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For flat buttons with 2 and 4 holes. For sewing on snaps, hooks, and charms. NARROW ZIGZAG EYELET Opening for cords and narrow ribbons/bands, other decorative work. STRAIGHT STITCH EYELET Opening for cords and narrow ribbons/bands, other decorative work. available on the Electronic 1008 BERNINA 1/10/02 ® Electronic 1008/33...
® Electronic 1008 BERNINA ® BUTTONHOLE FEET ® A number of buttonhole feet are available for BERNINA sewing machines. The descriptions below will help differentiate between the various feet. BUTTONHOLE FOOT #3C BUTTONHOLE FOOT #3 The standard 9mm buttonhole foot.
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ASTERING BERNINA ® Electronic 1008 BERNINA ® STABILIZERS Tear-Away Stabilizer: The most commonly used type of stabilizer, designed to provide temporary support of stitching. Placed on the wrong side of the project and carefully pulled away once stitching is complete. Available in three weights – heavy, medium, and light.
ASTERING BERNINA ® Electronic 1008 BERNINA ® MANUAL BUTTONHOLES Fabric: Heavy flannel, 6” x 6” Stabilizer: 1 piece, 3” x 6” Needle: 90/14 Embroidery Thread: 30 weight cotton embroidery Presser Foot: Standard Buttonhole Foot #3 Owner’s manual pg.____ • Fold one piece of fabric in half to 3” x 6”. Press and insert the stabilizer.
ASTERING BERNINA ® Electronic 1008 BERNINA ® Auto Buttonhole Foot Standard Buttonhole with Slide #3A Foot #3 CORDED BUTTONHOLES Fabric: Heavy flannel, 6” x 6” Two 10” lengths of gimp cprd Stabilizer: 1 piece, 3” x 6” Needle: 90/14 Embroidery...
ASTERING BERNINA ® Electronic 1008 BERNINA ® ROLLED AND WHIPPED EDGE Fabric: Lightweight cotton, 6” x 4” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: All-purpose sewing thread Presser Foot: Buttonhole Foot #3 Owner’s manual pg.____ • Clean one 6” edge of “whiskers” • Select the Zigzag Stitch #2/green - SW 2.5 and SL 1 or less.
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ASTERING BERNINA ® Electronic 1008 BERNINA ® FINE EDGE Fabric: Batiste, 6” x 4” Needle: 70/10 Universal Thread: 60 wt. needle and bobbin Presser Foot: Edgestitch Foot #10 (optional accessory) Owner’s manual pg.____ • Select the Zigzag Stitch #2/green - SW 2 and SL 1.
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ASTERING BERNINA ® Electronic 1008 BERNINA ® CORDED EDGE Fabric: Medium weight cotton, 6” x 4” Pearl Crown Rayon cord Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: To match cord Presser Foot: Edgestitch Foot #10 (optional accessory) Owner’s manual pg.____ • Fold under a ½” hem allowance on one 6” edge and press.
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ASTERING BERNINA ® Electronic 1008 BERNINA ® DESIGNER HEM Fabric: Medium weight cotton, 6” x 4” Pearl Crown Rayon cord Needle: 80/12 Sharp Thread: All-purpose sewing thread Presser Foot: Edgestitch Foot #10 (optional accessory) • Select the Straight Stitch #1/green.
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ASTERING BERNINA ® Electronic 1008 BERNINA ® WISH LIST On The Edge Presser Feet: Edgestitch Foot #10 Embroidery Foot #6 Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3B Button Sew-on Foot #18 Feet-ures Gimp or Pearl Crown Rayon Stitch Witchery - roll Water-soluable stabilizer...
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ASTERING BERNINA ® Electronic 1008 BERNINA ® ASTERING BERNINA ® Electronic 1008 OWNER’S WORKBOOK Section D Gather It Up and Tuck It Down BERNINA 1/10/02 ® Electronic 1008/48 ASTERING...
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ASTERING BERNINA ® Electronic 1008 BERNINA ® SECTION D GATHER IT UP AND TUCK IT DOWN Gathering Tucks • Gathering With A Basting Stitch • Pintuck Feet and Double Needles - Lengthen stitch all the way - refer to Feet-ures, Unit F...
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ASTERING BERNINA ® Electronic 1008 BERNINA ® GATHERING WITH A BASTING STITCH Fabric: Medium weight cotton, 12” x 4” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: All-purpose sewing Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern #1 • Trim all 4 edges of fabric piece with a wavy rotary cutter.
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ASTERING BERNINA ® Electronic 1008 BERNINA ® GATHERING OVER A SINGLE CORD Fabric: Medium weight cotton, 12” x 4” 18” of cord Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: All-purpose sewing Presser Foot: Embroidery Foot #6 (optional accessory) • Trim all four edges of sample fabric before beginning.
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ASTERING BERNINA ® Electronic 1008 BERNINA ® ELASTIC THREAD IN THE BOBBIN Fabric: Rayon Challis - 12” x 4” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: All-purpose sewing Elastic thread (bobbin) Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1 Other: Black Latch Bobbin Case (optional) •...
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ASTERING BERNINA ® Electronic 1008 BERNINA ® NARROW CASING ELASTIC Fabric: Medium weight cotton, 9” x 4” 12” of ” or ¼” cotton elastic Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: All-purpose sewing Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1 • Trim all four edges of the sample fabric before beginning.
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ASTERING BERNINA ® Electronic 1008 BERNINA ® GATHERING FOOT #16 Fabric: Medium weight cotton, 10” x 4” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: All-purpose sewing Presser Foot: Wide Gathering Foot #16 (optional accessory) • Trim all four edges of the sample fabric before beginning.
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ASTERING BERNINA ® Electronic 1008 BERNINA ® RUFFLER Fabric: Medium weight cotton, 12” x 4” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: All-purpose sewing Presser Foot: Ruffler Attachment #86 (optional accessory) • Trim fabric with wavy rotary cutter before sewing. • Select the Straight Stitch #1/green - SL 1mm-5mm. The longer the stitch length, the deeper the pleat.
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ASTERING BERNINA ® Electronic 1008 BERNINA ® PINTUCKS AND DOUBLE NEEDLES Fabric: Lightweight cotton, 6” x 4”, starched Needle: Double (size should correspond to foot) Thread: All-purpose sewing Presser Foot: Pintuck Foot #30, #31, #32, or #33 (optional accessories) • Select the desired presser foot and corresponding double needle:...
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ASTERING BERNINA ® Electronic 1008 BERNINA ® CORDED PINTUCKS Fabric: Lightweight cotton, 5” x 5”, starched Gimp Cord Needle: Double 3.0/80 Thread: All-purpose sewing Presser Foot: 5 Groove Pintuck Foot #31 (optional accessory) • Thread the cord through the hole in the needle plate.
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ASTERING BERNINA ® Electronic 1008 BERNINA ® PLEATS vs TUCKS Fabric: Medium weight cotton, 8” x 5” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: All-Purpose Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern #1 Edgestitch #10 (optional accessory) Reverse Pattern Foot #1: • Starting at the left edge and working across the 8” width, draw 4 lines for folding and pressing.
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ASTERING BERNINA ® Electronic 1008 BERNINA ® LARGE TUCKS/PLEATS Fabric: Medium weight cotton, 10” x 4” Needle: 80/12 Embroidery Thread: 30 wt. Cotton Embroidery Presser Foot: Zipper Foot with Guide #14 (optional accessory) Zipper foot #14 has a movable guide with 9 markings which ensure precise sewing of a variety of different size tucks.
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ASTERING BERNINA ® Electronic 1008 BERNINA ® DECORATIVE TUCKS Fabric: Medium weight cotton, 8” x 4” Needle: 80/12 Embroidery Thread: 30 wt. Cotton Embroidery, Metallic, and matching cord Presser Foot: Depends on technique • Draw 4 lines about ¼” apart, across the width of the fabric.
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ASTERING BERNINA ® Electronic 1008 BERNINA ® WISH LIST Gather It Up and Tuck It Down Presser Feet and Attachments: Embroidery Foot #6 Edgestitch Foot #10 Zipper Foot With Guide #14 Wide Gathering Foot #16 Open Embroidery Foot #20 Pintuck Feet...