Bernina 1008 User Manual

This gem of a sewing machine has the
BERNINA features and easy convenience
beginners love…at a very affordable
price. Ideal for sewing quilts, crafts and
garments, the machine offers 16 practi­cal and decorative stitches plus an

easy-to-sew buttonhole. And every stitch
is perfectly balanced and evenly placed
right where you want it.

As for convenience, it’s built right in.
Stitch selection is fast and easy. And
the machine tells you which presser
foot, stitch length and width, and needle
position you’ll need for the best results. There’s also a handy thread cutter, a bobbin winder you
can’t overfill, and a host of other features that make sewing simple and fun.

A

convenient

mechanical

machine,

priced

affordably.

Below are just a few of the great features you’ll find on the 1008. Stop by your local BERNINA
Dealer for a complete demonstration of everything this machine has to offer.

Key Features

1008

Perfect Sewing

CB Hook

Our patented CB Hook system ensures perfect,
balanced stitches on any fabric, every time.

Five Needle Positions

Five needle positions let you position your stitches
precisely where you want them without moving the
fabric.

Infinitely Variable Stitch Length/Width

Match and adjust stitch width and length for

any type of fabric or thread selection.

6-step Buttonhole

Get perfect buttonholes on any fabric. Our 6-step
buttonhole delivers even, adjustable density on
both forward and reverse beads (with both beads
sewn in the same direction for even density).

Convenience Features

Stitch Setting Chart

This easy chart helps you choose the correct
presser foot, needle position, stitch length and
width.

Slender Freearm

The slender freearm makes it easier than ever to
sew kids’ clothing, cuffs, collars or other circular
items.

Technical Specifications

Green Practical Stitches Red Practical & Decorative Stitches

1008 — Product Features continued

Straight Stitch Triple Straight Stitch
Zig-zag Triple Zig-zag
Blind Stitch Towelling Stitch
Universal Double Overlock
Stretch Stitch Edge Stitch
Vari-Overlock Reinforced Overlock Stitch
Running Stitch 15 & 16: Decorative
Scallop Stitch

Convenience Features (continued)

Retractable Carrying Handle

This sturdy, retractable handle tucks away when
you store your machine.

Easy-to-reach Feed Dog Drop

With its external knob and handy location, the feed
dog drop is ready when you are.

Helpful Tools

5 Snap-on Presser Feet

The 1008 comes with five snap-on, all-metal
presser feet, including #1 Reverse Pattern (All
Purpose), #2 Overlock, #3 Buttonhole, #4 Zipper
and #5 Blindstitch.

Additional Accessories

The 1008 BERNINA accessories let you customize
your machine to your sewing — and keep person­alizing it as your interests and needs change.

Features Benefits

Stitch Package •14 practical stitches, 2 decorative stitches and 1 buttonhole.

CB Hook •Assures perfectly balanced stitches on all fabrics.

AC Motor •Strong motor provides quiet power.

Hopper Mechanism • Helps to hold fabric in place during freemotion work; prevents flagging.

5 Snap-on Presser Feet •#1 – Zig-zag

•#2 – Overlock

•#3 – Buttonhole

•#4 – Zipper

•#5 – Blindstitch

5 Needle Positions •Position the stitch where you want it without moving the fabric.