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Contents

Important safety Instructions

Details

Setting up the sewing computer

Operating instructions

Stitches

Presser feet

Selected practical stitches:

• Securing program

• Basting stitch

• Blind hem

• Darning program

• Zippers

• Buttonholes

• Button sewing-on program

• Overlock

• Honeycomb

Needle, Thread, Fabric Feed

Cleaning, Maintenance, Troubleshooting

Index

A1–A6 Appendix

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Page 1: ...See appendix for differences in the activa 135 S Patchwork Edition 135_145_S_engl 14 3 2003 15 33 Uhr Seite U2 030529 52 04_0303_a135 a145_EN...

Page 2: ...features to give you dear Customer more sewing pleasure than ever before Enjoy modern creative sewing with BERNINA our wide range of accessories as well as our sewing publications brimming with imagin...

Page 3: ...ed Keep ventilation openings of the sewing computer and foot control free from accumulation of lint dust and loose cloth 5 Keep fingers away from all moving parts Special care is required around the s...

Page 4: ...so be marked on the product This sewing computer is intended for household use only SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 6 Always use the BERNINA original needle plate The wrong plate can cause the needle to break...

Page 5: ...1 2 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 4 3 Details 4 Details of the sewing computer Front view 135_145_S_engl 14 3 2003 15 33 Uhr Seite 4 030529 52 04_0303_a135 a145_EN...

Page 6: ...in winder with on off switch and thread cutter 15 Stitch width button 16 Needle position button 17 Stitch length button 18 Needle stop up down 19 1 2 speed 20 Pattern end 21 Mirror image 22 mem memory...

Page 7: ...36 40 4 37 39 42 43 3 2 45 Details 6 Back view 135_145_S_engl 14 3 2003 15 33 Uhr Seite 6 030529 52 04_0303_a135 a145_EN...

Page 8: ...arning ring connection 40 Accessory box connection 41 Thread tension disc 42 Rear thread guide 43 Horizontal spool pin 44 Accessory box catch 45 Needle Threader 46 Lens holder Left end Accessory box 4...

Page 9: ...driver Torx Lint brush Seam guide Compensating plate 3 spool discs Foam pad Oiler Fabric cover protects from dust and dirt compartment for accessories Lens Set We recommend the use of the BERNINA Lens...

Page 10: ...c bag The box is equipped with one small and one large drawer B and C as well as com partments for bobbin holders D and presser feet E Additional compartments and drawers are available as optional ext...

Page 11: ...o not modify the plug in any way The foot control regulates the sewing speed Sewing speed is adjusted by applying more or less pressure to the foot control Important USA Canada only Use only foot cont...

Page 12: ...foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot push to the right the presser foot is raised the feed dog is lowered simultaneously the feed dog is raised as soon as the first stitch is sewn Special ac...

Page 13: ...l times round the empty bobbin press the engaging lever against the bobbin press the foot control the motor will stop automatically when the bobbin is full remove the bobbin Thread cutter cut the thre...

Page 14: ...case latch the finger on the case should point upwards insert so that it clicks into place Bobbin thread cutter insert the bobbin case take the thread over cutter A thread is cut close the bobbin cove...

Page 15: ...wise into the slot Pull the thread to the left under the spring until Removing the needle raise the needle turn power switch to 0 lower the presser foot loosen the needle clamp screw pull the needle d...

Page 16: ...mping lever remove the presser foot Refer to the safety instruction Collapsible vertical spool pin found on the back of the sewing computer behind the handwheel essential aid for sewing with more than...

Page 17: ...appropriate spool disc diameter of spool disc size take thread through rear guide A then into slit of upper thread tension pull thread down to the right of the take up cover to B then up to the left o...

Page 18: ...n press lever A down and simultaneously guide the thread around hook B to the right to the needle Thread in front of needle put the thread from the front into the guide until it catches in the hook Re...

Page 19: ...in the presser foot towards the back pull threads over the cutter Note The bobbin thread must be brought up through the stitch plate for certain types of work The length of thread is sufficient for m...

Page 20: ...tion centre from needle to line lines are provided to the right and left of the needle they are very useful guide lines for precise seaming the horizontal lines are useful for sewing corners etc Feed...

Page 21: ...e the tension turn to between 3 and 1 To increase the tension turn to between 5 and 10 The tension is factory set for the best results Metrosene 100 2 Arova Mettler Switzerland is used to set both the...

Page 22: ...creen shows 1 stitch width basic setting blinks constantly 2 stitch length basic setting blinks constantly 3 needle position 9 positions 4 needle stop up down generally up 5 stitch number 1 straight s...

Page 23: ...titch length right button increase the stitch length Stitch selection stitches 1 10 touch the number of your choice stitch number and basic width and length settings appear Note touch 0 to select stit...

Page 24: ...e button again to revert to full speed Functions Needle stop basic setting needle stop up press button arrow points down sewing computer stops with needle down press button again arrow points up sewin...

Page 25: ...tton to open memory capacity of 30 use the left and mem buttons to scroll and programme stitches letters and numbers Altered Stitch Memory any stitch length or width alterations will be saved automati...

Page 26: ...the cursor and number 30 empty memories blink if the Memory is not empty the saved stitches letters or numbers appear on the screen scroll forwards until the cursor and number of empty memories blink...

Page 27: ...n the programmed stitch numbers scroll forwards Begin sewing press the foot control the sewing computer starts auto matically at the beginning of a stitch sequence select Pattern End as well the sewin...

Page 28: ...5 0 Programming letters numbers and punctuation marks activa 145 S only open Memory p 25 press Alphabet button select letter or number p 24 press mem to program save the number of remaining empty mem...

Page 29: ...he contents of the memory remain saved even when the sewing computer is dis connected from the electricity supply They can be recalled at any time The contents of the memory will be lost if the sewing...

Page 30: ...ches e g Honeycomb stitch on jersey decorative stitches fantasy stit ches letters buttonholes etc Normal position Denser stitch formation shorter stitch length Finer stitch formation longer stitch len...

Page 31: ...buttonhole 12 Straight stitch buttonhole 13 Button sewing on program 14 Darning program 15 Basting stitch 16 Sewn out zig zag 17 Universal stitch 18 Gathering stitch 19 Honeycomb stitch activa 135 S 2...

Page 32: ...sewn with straight stitch Reinforced seams in tough heavy fabrics Most types of fabric blind hems shell edging on soft jerseys and fine fabrics decorative seams All types of knit Overlock sew and nea...

Page 33: ...on to suit the fabric 6 9 Fine to medium weight woven fabrics blouses shirts trousers bedlinens etc Heavy weight non stretch fabrics Jackets coats trousers leisure wear etc Pre stitch program for boun...

Page 34: ...tonhole on smooth fabrics darning 5 Blind stitch foot Blind hems edge stitching activa 135 S 6 feet 1 2 3A 4 5 9 activa 135 S PE 7 feet 1 3A 4 5 9 20 37 activa 145 S 7 feet 1 2 3A 4 5 9 37 37 Patchwor...

Page 35: ...ht stitch forwards Seam end press the reverse button sewing computer secures automatically 5 stitches reverse 5 forwards stops automatically when securing is complete Securing program No 5 size and ty...

Page 36: ...ally to basting direction to prevent the layers slipping Basting lower the feed dog position work under the presser foot and sew one stitch hold threads when starting to sew pull work from behind to t...

Page 37: ...he presser foot see drawing Blind hem 5 Right side of fabric Fine stitch width adjustment Guide the folded edge evenly along the metal guide on the foot even depth Sewing the needle should just pierce...

Page 38: ...n length is programmed complete the darn the sewing computer stops automatically Large areas the darning area can be extended by moving the work under the foot clear the programme by pressing the clr...

Page 39: ...left the edge of the foot runs along the teeth of the zip the needle inserts close to the teeth Zippers To sew around zipper pull close zipper and sew up to about 5 cm 2 away from the pull insert need...

Page 40: ...length only the correct length eye will be added when the buttonhole is sewn Thread tension thread the bobbin thread through the finger of the bobbin case the bobbin tension is a little tighter this g...

Page 41: ...th any alterations to the stitch length affect both beads denser or less dense altered stitch length can be deleted by pressing the clr del button Balance for automatic manual buttonholes any balance...

Page 42: ...on Automatic buttonhole foot No 3A Automatic standard buttonhole insert the lower thread in the finger of the bobbin case p 39 when using Buttonhole foot No 3A the length of the button hole is automat...

Page 43: ...ee p 49 Corrections see p 40 Balance any changes to the balance affect both beads of auto length buttonholes because both beads are sewn in the same direction Exact duplicates the auto function ensure...

Page 44: ...ng Buttonhole foot No 3A the length of the button hole is automatically registered by the lens on the foot exact duplication and automatic sequence change when the maximum length has been sewn Marking...

Page 45: ...tically sews the eye 3 the first bead in reverse 4 sews second straight stitch 5 sews second bead in reverse 6 sews bartack and securing stitches the sewing computer stops and returns automatically to...

Page 46: ...n the screen insert the lower thread in the finger of the bobbin case Always test sew buttonholes test on the fabric and stabilizer you intend to use sew buttonholes in the same grain direction with o...

Page 47: ...ng stitches 4 3 1 2 Manual keyhole buttonhole Sew both forward and reverse beads at the same speed The individual steps blink on the screen 1 sew straight stitch forwards stop the sewing computer pres...

Page 48: ...osition the work accordingly gimp cord is particularly recommended for standard and stretch buttonholes Ideal cords Perle yarn No 8 strong hand sewing thread fine crochet yarn Hooking the cord onto pr...

Page 49: ...ack of fabric knot or secure with stitches Cutting buttonholes open with the seam ripper use the back of the seam ripper to nick the stitches cut from both ends towards the middle place both ends of t...

Page 50: ...Programmed saved buttonholes can be opened for re use even after the sewing computer has been disconnected select the buttonhole press the mem button sew the programmed buttonhole only one of any sty...

Page 51: ...an 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 b...

Page 52: ...ank length with the screw on the foot select Button sewing on program and continue as with foot No 9 p 50 Beginning and ending threads the threads are secured and can be trimmed For added security aft...

Page 53: ...ion Overlock foot No 2 or Reverse pattern foot No 1 Overlock foot No 2 is specially designed for overlock stitches The pin on the foot produces more thread in each stitch so that the elasticity of the...

Page 54: ...city of the seam is maintained Closed seam overlock seam in loose knits and cross seams in knits and jerseys Sewing guide the raw edge along the pin on the overlock foot the stitch will form over the...

Page 55: ...verlock stitches The pin on the foot produces more thread in each stitch so that the elasticity of the seam is maintained Ribbing with overlock seam for all fine cotton synthetic and mixed fiber jerse...

Page 56: ...rsey Preparation press 1 cm 3 8 to wrong side Sewing sew from the right at a foot s width from the edge trim surplus fabric wrong side Balance corrections bring stitch together Self facing with Honeyc...

Page 57: ...nos 70 120 The finer the needle the lower the number The table shows which needle is suitable for which threads Needle appropriate for thread When sewing the thread runs in the long groove on the need...

Page 58: ...Cutting point Widths 1 6 2 0 2 5 3 0 4 0 Widths 2 5 3 0 Width 2 0 Suitable for Universal needle for woven needle synthetic and natural fibers e g linen chiffon batiste organdie wool satin decorative s...

Page 59: ...g moves forward by one step The length of this step is determined by the stitch length selected With an extremely short stitch length the steps are also short The fabric moves under the foot quite slo...

Page 60: ...ed behind the needle under the presser foot Correct this by placing one or more compensating plates as close as possible to the edge of the fabric The gap between the two rows of teeth is relatively l...

Page 61: ...er to the left and fold down the hook race cover remove the hook clean the hook race with a cloth or brush never use a sharp instrument replace the hook turning the handwheel if necessary so that the...

Page 62: ...nd detaching from the top CAUTION Disconnect plug from the socket before cleaning and servicing Available as a special accessory Replacing the Sewing Light Please refer to the safety instructions Cont...

Page 63: ...of behind presser foot When sewing over thick area the fabric was pushed with the needle still in the fabric Poor quality thread unevenly wound or knotted See pages 56 and 57 for information about nee...

Page 64: ...etails of the sewing computer 4 7 Double blanket stitch A3 Double overlock seam 53 F Fabric cover 8 Fabric feed Needles Threads 56 59 Feather stitch A6 Feed dog 18 58 Foot control 10 Functions 23 butt...

Page 65: ...S Screen shows 21 Seam guide 11 Securing program 34 Self facing with Honeycomb stitch 55 Sewing light 61 8 Sewing table 11 Single blanket stitch A3 Spool pin 15 Standard accessories 8 Standard button...

Page 66: ...elected practical stitches 34 Securing program 35 Basting stitch 36 Blind hem 37 Darning program 38 Zippers 39 Buttonholes 50 Button sewing on program 52 Overlock 55 Honeycomb 56 Needle Thread Fabric...

Page 67: ...529 52 04 Impressum Typesetting Layout DTP Silvia Bartholdi Graphics M ller Melzer ID Kreuzlingen copyright 2003 by Fritz Gegauf AG Steckborn 135_145_S_engl 14 3 2003 15 33 Uhr Seite 66 030529 52 04_0...

Page 68: ...anket stitch 10 Standard buttonhole 11 Keyhole buttonhole 12 Button sewing on program 13 Darning program 14 Basting stitch 15 Honeycomb stitch 16 Sewn out zig zag 17 Universal stitch 18 Gathering stit...

Page 69: ...s securing program No 5 80 Quilting Jeans Sharp or Microtex cotton polyester or Monofilament for the upper thread and cotton or polyester for the lower thread raised sewing position Reverse pattern fo...

Page 70: ...ue shapes fuse or baste as desired to a background fabric Sewing place the fabric under the needle and position it so the wide portion of the stitch will form on the applique and the straight portion...

Page 71: ...sandwich by placing a layer of batting between the quilt top and the backing fabric fabric will be right sides out pin or baste layers together Sewing place the quilt sandwich under the needle and sew...

Page 72: ...ional as desired tighten to 6 9 adjust if necessary Preparation prepare a quilt sandwich by placing a layer of batting between the quilt top and the backing fabric fabric will be right sides out pin o...

Page 73: ...e embroidery stitch to embellish fabric or to cover patchwork seams Preparation piece patchwork shapes as desired Sewing place the fabric under the needle and position it so the center portion of the...

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