bernina 1008 sewing machine

bobbin cover

Covers the bobbin and bobbin case in the machine

Stitch Plate

extends beyond and surrounds the feed dogs. has lines to help keep seam allowances even.

Presser foot

Holds fabric in place while sewing

thread guide

(dark blue) guides the thread correctly through the machine

Thread take up lever

This lever feeds thread from the spool to the needle

Thread tension dial

Adjusts the tightness or looseness of the upper thread (do not adjust)

Spool pin

Holds the spool of thread

Bobbin winder spindle

Holds the bobbin while thread is wound from the spool to the bobbin

Stitch Width Regulator

Controls the width
of the stitches; Changes stitches
from straight to zig zag

Hand wheel

Manually controls the machine making the needle go up and down. Always turn towards you

Needle position

moves the needle bar left, middle, right

Stitch length control/reverse

Regulates the length of the stitch/lift to reverse

Bobbin Winder Tension Disc

regulates the thread tension for bobbin winding