Bernina 1008 Owners Manual - Page 7

MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® BERNINA® Electronic 1008 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. When selecting the correct needle for any sewing project, three things must be considered: Needle system - 130/705H Needle point - to assure stitch formation and avoid fabric damage Needle size - small size for lightweight fabrics; larger needle for heavier fabrics If the needle is: Too small - the thread can't stay in the groove to form a loop to be picked up by the hook point Bent - thread loop forms too far away from hook point; hook can't enter loop to form stitch Blunt - needle won't pierce fabric so no thread loop forms to make a stitch Need To Know • Needle should be changed every 4-6 hours of sewing. The needle is the most inexpensive part in your sewing machine but is one of the most crucial for getting good results and keeping your machine running well. Don't let false economy keep you from doing what is best for your sewing projects and your machine. • European needles are chrome-plated to glide in and out of fabric easily. • The selected thread should fit in the groove on the front of the needle. If it isn't protected by the groove, a needle with a larger groove should be used. • Always make sure the needle is fully inserted as high as possible when installing a new one. MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® 1/10/02 Electronic 1008/7