Threading a Bernina 707

[@aurazqss]

i know this is a bit of an old video. but i lost my mum in febuary and we used to sew together. i've completely lost the knack and have been crying all morning because i can't figure it out. but this video made everything make so much sense💞💞

[@2azTravelers]

Thank you for this demonstration!!! I have a Bernina 718 and this was the closest that I could find to what mine looks like for threading again and adjusting, after not touching my sewing machine for several years.

[@mepnel]

You can also join the Vintage Bernina Facebook group where you will find files and lots of advice. 😁

[@minimoxiemouse]

i have had this machine for 20years it was my mothers - so helpful to know the tips you have shown thankyou

[@drewk1514]

Found this little machine in a Goodwill thrift store. Very smooth and solid. Gave it a good oiling and it just purrs. Great tutorial--thanks!

[@mepnel]

Oh wow, that is amazing. I adore these old machines because the mechanisms are so robust and simply and very little can go wrong and when it does you can fix it and know she will be purring again in no time...unlike modern electronic machines! Enjoy your new beauty and remember to give her a nice name too. 🙂

[@chrisb6842]

Google old Bernina!👍😀

[@carolefougeras1762]

Just bought my first sewing machine and your video is really helpful. Thank you so much for sharing your incredible knowledge.

[@ShineMedia1]

Thank you that was lovely. I'd like to see how you spool the bobbin, you mentioned it at the beginning...I've got a little Bernina I'm just about to take out now and start sewing ...❤

[@SuperNova-Steve]

You demystified installing the bottom bobbin, I am very happy. It’s been the one thing that I haven’t been sure of- thank you!!

[@mepnel]

Yippee! Happy sewing.

[@jeannegow2144]

Hi...I found a threading tip, on KZbin, that works like a dream....seeing that the needle and parts behind it are all silver, it's much harder to see the needle hole....this is easily solved by putting a piece of white paper behind the needle....I've used this alot it really does work....just thought I'd share

[@mepnel]

This is an excellent tip. I am fortunate that quite a few of my machines have a white painted area on the presser foot for just this reason. You can of course paint your presser foot with some white tippex or nail polish for the same helping hand. :-)

[@daphnieeposing2379]

I own a Bernina too, and it is hard to find a tutorial on the vintage one. Thank you so much for this!💖

[@mepnel]

They are such incredible machines. I have a few different models but my favourite is still the 1000 special which is all mechanical :-)

[@mubeccelgulkas6935]

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[@TheMaywat]

Thank you for this video! I was gifted a Bernina 717 (nearly identical to this model) from my husband's grandmother, and so this was incredibly helpful.

[@hildamthimkhulu8693]

Tnx so much for the video I got this machine as a gift I didn't know how to use the straight course it was zigzag the video was helpful .❤❤❤❤❤

[@mepnel]

Wow, what a wonderful gift. Happy sewing :-)

[@nikikirk9173]

I have just borrowed a benina from the school where I teach, to make something for my new kitchen. Having not used one for 35 years since I left school, watching your instructions brought everything back so quickly. Hope trying to make my window seat cushion covers goes nearly aswell! I think the one I have brought home can definitely be classed as “vintage” but then perhaps so am I 😀 Thankyou for sharing

[@soiziclv2877]

Thank you so much ! I am now using my mum's machine, her first one and it is great to hear and see it working. Good complètement to the explanation book.

[@harrycaul2494]

Thank you for your videos on this wonderful Minimatic 707!

[@derekashcroft8115]

Hello. I've just bought myself one of these in the UK. Thanks for this video, it is invaluable. 😍

[@mepnel]

Well done Derek, they are workhorses and such beautiful machines.

[@slashnburndotcodotuk]

The stitch length lever, when screwed in at desired stitch length, also constrains the lever in the up direction (reverse stitch) so all you have to do is flip the lever up and down against the stops to ensure your stitches are the same length forward and reverse.

[@lixiajurak2315]

Thank you, it helped a lot with my first sewing machine

[@mepnel]

Hello Lixia, I’m so glad you found this useful and congratulations on your first sewing machine. These are such amazing machines that I would imagine you’ll have this forever. Be blessed. Michele

[@1911olympic]

The little knob is not for letting the needle going up and down. It is a very precise fine adjustment for the stitch length.

[@mepnel]

That’s exactly what I have explained 😊

[@vaerner]

Great video. I got one of these myself on eBay and it does run like a dream, but required diligent maintenance, always oil your machine before starting! The one issue I had was that after it had been plugged in for about 15 minutes it started to run on it's own without touching the foot pedal! I traced the problem inside the foot pedal and the original 'oil and paper capacitor' in the foot pedal had burst, easy enough to replace with a modern ceramic capacitor that will last several lifetimes.

[@mepnel]

Markus, these machines are so amazingly built and sew like a dream even though they are now vintage! Solid and reliable. Enjoy your machine and great job with the fix.

[@l.renaut3037]

Hello, i have this bernina offered by my mom and i'm looking for a picture of the interior of the bobin case emplacement. Because the metallic part inside it Who maintain the whole mechanism doesn't Block anymore. Maybe if you can send me a close picture of this part, so i can find where thé problem is... thanks à lot for your instructions.

[@mepnel]

Hello. If you go to my blog at www.mnel2.wordpress.com and search for this model it has a copy of 5he manual which should help you. 😊👍

[@fangpili]

Thanks Michele, so helpful

[@michaelwatson5000]

I've been trying to figure out how to thread my mother's old Bernina, a 705 or a 707. The manual is, to put it mildly, not very helpful. This video was most helpful!

[@matakalasibongo4029]

I am looking for a fly wheel belt for this model

[@Nadine911112]

Hi Michele, ekt my ouma se favorit 740 ge-erf en SO gesukkel om ‘n video te kry om net eers uit te figure hoe die antieke masjien werk - bitter baie dankie vir jou video!

[@mepnel]

Hello Nadien, it is my pleasure to have been able to help and I am so pleased for you that you inherited this from your Ouma. :-) By the way are you by any chance South African? :-) Ek kan ook Afrikaans praat, maar nie so goed omdat on bly alreeds 21 yaar in Engeland :-)

[@Nadine911112]

@@mepnel Hi Michele, I’m from Namibia 😀 hope to see more videos about sewing - eager to learn! Xx

[@mepnel]

@@Nadine911112 Brilliant, you are so very welcome here and when I am well enough I will try and post a few more easy projects and machine maintenance tips as well. In the meantime, if you can get it then the classes on www.craftsy.com are amazing and they have wonderful offers for a years subscription usually for under $10 that you could also try. Good luck x

[@Nadine911112]

@@mepnel great thank you, will definitely have a look at the website xx hope you get well soon :-) xx

[@biob6193]

Hi! Thanks a lot for this video! Very helpful. I just bought the same one but I can’t figure out how to do the reverse ? Could you help on that? Thanks a lot

[@ТатьянаКузнецова-к6э]

I am writing to you with the help of google translator. I hope it will be clear. Lever for adjusting the stitch length, twist the desired length. To move backward, simply lift this lever all the way up.

[@Drottninggatan2017]

There is a thought that you should always have the presser foot up when you thread the upper thread, or else it will not go in between the tension disks. With a bit of luck the thread will slide into the tension disks if you pull it after having raised the presser foot later.

[@mepnel]

Hi, this is absolutely correct advice and what I tend to do is have the presserfoot up until I get to threading the needle and that’s when I will lower the presserfoot. All the best. Michele

[@setfreemiss]

I picked up a Bernina 707 at the thrift store for $18.00. It's beautiful and sews perfectly. I can't figure out where the reverse button is? Can you help?

[@mepnel]

Hello Miranda. I’ve updated the title to include a picture and the manual you can download. Enjoy your lovely new machine. 😁🧵

[@weronikaguz217]

Thank you for thoes instructions really helpful. I have been trying to sew on it I have been doing maintenance on the machine but I can not find answe why is not threading a bobin on the night 🙃do you have any advice on that really appreciate

[@mepnel]

Hello, I am not sure what the problem is but perhaps you could send me a little video or a photo to [e-mail] and I will take a look for you, Thank you. Michele

[@weronikaguz217]

@@mepnel hi Michele thank you for reply. iwill make one now will send it later.

[@annemarieburger8270]

When I switched the machine on at the plug it went very fast and I.could not stop it.what am I doing wrong?

[@vaerner]

Hey! Just noticed your comment, pretty sure it relates to what I wrote about in my comment before I read yours. I think the problem you have is that the capacitor inside your foot pedal needs to be replaced (the paper and oil ones only last so long and these are over half a century old!). In a pinch you can just cut the capacitor out of the loop but I would not reccomen that as that may shorten the lifetime of your motor. I can't remember what the required faraday ratings are on the original, what I can say that I replaced mine with "0.05uF 50nF 500V X7R DISC CERAMIC CAPACITOR" on eBay, cost me £3.70 incl p&p a few years ago. Hope that helps!

[@mepnel]

I have had this issue with one of my machines as well and taking the foot pedal apart has fixed the issue. Thanks so much to Markus for his reply as well. :-) Good luck.

[@mepnel]

@@vaerner Thank you so much for helping with your excellent and detailed reply. So much appreciate the kindness of the sewing community.

[@Superbad94]

hello can you tell me is the bernina 717 from 1970 a good machine ?? and it is good for beginnners ?

[@mepnel]

Hello, if you’re lucky enough to get one of these machines in good condition then they are probably one of the best machines you could sew on. I have a number of these in my community sewing group and they are real workhorses and very rarely give any trouble. These are much better than most modern machine. Good luck with your sewing adventures. Michele

[@Superbad94]

@@mepnel oh cool thank you I can get one for 70 euros it is with a original sewing table.

[@pamelamerritt4403]

How do you adjust tension my top thread keeps breaking please

[@mepnel]

Hello, to the right of the ditch your thread goes through, you will find a small dial and that is for tension. :-)

[@3lightworker]

I was sewing sabta sacks so fabric is a little thick. Tried zip zag and it went from zig zag to straight to zig zag straight. Changed tension and it didn't help.

[@mrfreenot]

Merci 😗

[@fridacorrea6080]

La amooo gracias gracias 🤩

[@isabelmunoz400]

Thanks ! I just bougth one in my country, Chile. Do you know which needle use this machine?

[@mepnel]

Hello Isabel and what a lovely machine you've bought yourself. I suggest if you can buy Schmetz or Organ needles for any machine. If you can't get these ones then ask around the Chilean sewing communities for the best quality you can buy and get those. It is always worth it. Also remember to use Universal needles for most of your sewing but change to Jersey or Microtex needles for stretch fabrics and of course Jeans needles for very thick fabrics like denim or leather. Good luck and happy sewing. xx

[@isabelmunoz400]

@@mepnel I'm so happy for your answer , thank you very much

[@matakalasibongo4029]

Kindly advise on the source of all the accessories.

[@mepnel]

Hello. This depends on where you live but they can be found on eBay uk…. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sewing-Machine-Drive-Belts-fit-Bernina-708-707-807-900-Nova-Spare-parts-/284186608834?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 Ive also seen generic ones made to any size be belt manufacturers. Good luck.

[@nataliebrennan7716]

Can you sew a button hole on this machine? Is there a tutorial for that?

[@mepnel]

Hi, yes you can sew a buttonhole on any machine that can zigzag. I don’t have a tutorial for this but if you search on KZbin for how to sew a button on a manual vintage machine you will find them. Good luck.

[@karlsmith2052]

I just bought a 700 which only does straight and zig-zag stitches. I can't wait for it to arrive. Can you point me in the direction of some information as to how to give it the kind of TLC it deserves, as mentioned in your video? Love your accent by the way. Are you from South Africa?

[@mepnel]

Hello Karl, congratulations on getting this amazing little sewing machine once it’s up and running perfectly you will be so happy with it. I’ve sent you a link to a different KZbin channel which does some oiling of this machine -if this isn’t enough for you then please just search for Bernina 707 on KZbin and there are quite a few videos out there already. If you feel none of these are suitable then please give me a shout and I will do a little video on the basic maintenance of this particular machine. Thanks for the compliment about the accent -yes very well spotted I am from South Africa and I’ve lived in the UK for 22 years but the accent hasn’t gone! Have a wonderful day. Michele kzbin.info/www/bejne/nILbh2uBq7Wqlck

[@mubeccelgulkas6935]

Satışdamı bu makina fıyatı nedır

[@mepnel]

I do not know how much these machines sell for and it really depends on the condition. I usually go onto ebay and watch a few of the items and see how much people are buying them for.

[@josefaangelessolivellescab7641]

Traducir en Español

[@mepnel]

I am sorry Josefa, but I do not speak Spanish. I hope that Google Translate can help you. :-)

[@3lightworker]

Im having suck issues 😭😭😭