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Bernina Minimatic

I'm a beginner in quilting and my brother-in-law gave me the Bernina Minimatic sewing machine.

The Minimatic sews like a dream but I can't figure out how to refill my bobbin on it. Any ideas?

I even took it to my first sewing class and the instructor couldn't figure it out either.

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Apr 09, 2009
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How th o thread
by: Anonymous

Put bobbin in the short spindle sticking out on the top of the machine, far right.
Then push the white plastic thing in front of that up against bobbin.
Turn the centre part of the wheel, on the right SIDE of the machine anti clockwise until it loosens so the needle doesnt go up and down.thread the thread under the little cap of the metal thing sticking out at top left next to the white plastic wheel that changes the tension.In the direction of the arrow on top if you look closely!
Wind thread around the bobbin a few times to secure and put you foot down on the pedal!!!!
Good luck.
You'd think someone there would know....

Apr 24, 2009
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What model number?
by: Leslie

What model is the minimatic? My 807 I've had for over 30 years, would it help if I sent you a copy of the manual? I have a friend with the 830, and she has her manual too. Let me know. gr8time2sell@verizon.net

Dec 05, 2009
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Help, Bernina 807 mini matic feet !
by: rhonatasker@btinternet.com

I have aquired a bernina 807 minimatic with feet nos...168,470,030,016,007,285,and 33, these numbers bear no relation to the current feet numbers, some of them have same numbers !!!! I do not have an instruction book either and I dont know what the use is for all the feet,except 168 is a rolled hem. 285 free arm embroidery/darning,and 007 is the zipper foot.016 looks like a 'blind hem foot. but after that I have no idea what they are used for.... I could guess, but might be wrong... and ruin work! maybe someone could get back to me PLEASE!!!

Dec 30, 2009
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Bernina minimatic 807
by: Anonymous

I was given a new Bernina 807 Minimatic some 30 years ago by my grandmother and it turned out to be the machine they used in the sewing lab at university - I am still using it and loving it! It is everything a fine sewer needs! As they say there is nothing like a Bernina stitch!

Jan 24, 2010
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bernina 707 minimatic
by: Margaret Warren

I hada sewing machine which refused to sew polyester and other synthetic materials so bought a bernina minimatic 38 years ago... IT HAS BEEN BRILLIANT!!

Over the years I have had a new drive belt as the old one stretched and the electric foot control has been repaired because it started to run buy itself... I still LOVE it!! I just love my ,now old, minimatic.

Jan 29, 2010
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Bernina Minimatic
by: Freda

I have HAD MY BERNINA SINCE 1975 and think it is the best little machine that is on the market. I am looking for a small secondhand Bernina as I think my Minimatic is on its last legs!! Can you help me please.

Feb 15, 2010
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To Freda
by: Anonymous

Try Ebay - I just purchased a minimatic there yesterday; probably paid too much, but I wanted a high-quality, basic machine, and when I compare the minimatic to what I would have gotten for comparable money for a new machine, I still think I came out ahead. I guess I'll never know for sure. The minimatic I purchased came with the instruction manual, many different feet, was recently cleaned and oiled, and looks to be in excellent condition. And from the sound of all the glowing comments about the minimatic on this site, I got a great machine! :^)

Good luck, Freda!

May 12, 2010
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Benina Minimatic 807
by: Geraldine

I have had my Bernina minimatic for over 40 years and its as good as new. I've recently taken up quilting and my teacher told me never to part with the machine which she described as a 'little gem'.
Incidently,the darning foot is wonderful for free quilting and I've recentl;y bought a 1/4 heming inch foot which is wonderful..

BERNINA - THE ROLLS ROYCE OF SEWING MACHINES

May 12, 2010
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ebay
by: geraldine

I've just purchased a second Bernina minimatic on ebay

May 26, 2010
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old Bernina - new Minimatic?
by: Anonymous

My english is not so good, but are there Bernina Minimatic in differnt kinds, have they different numbers?Hope you understand mu question!I am perhaps going to buy a scondhand Bernina, because my old Bernina 830 just burned.

Jun 28, 2010
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Bernina minimatic model 807
by: Becka

I have a Bernina minimatic model 807. How much are you willing to pay?
beckawho@hotmail.com

Jun 29, 2010
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Thanks, already bought!
by: Anonymous

Thank you Becka, but I have already bought a secondhand Bernina minimatic 807.And the one which burned is OK again.

Jul 12, 2010
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Bernina 807 still up for sale
by: Anonymous

Hi I am looking to buy an old bernina but I can seem to get my head around the difference with all the different models?!
I am interested in thie Bernina that is up for sale, lookin at around £50?

Jul 18, 2010
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are there any bernina minimatic up for sale? and how much do they cost?
by: Anonymous

I am looking to buy one in good condition is any one selling?

Aug 12, 2010
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Cost Bernina minimatic 807
by: Anonymous

I have just got hold of a pretty mint bernina minimatic 807 from a charity shop for £8.00. I think i got a good deal. I am also interested on when these machines were manufactured? Where they in the 50s, 60's or 70's? it has a Bakerlite footpedal and switches so i am assuming its pretty old. Anyone got any ideas?

Aug 13, 2010
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1970...
by: Anonymous

perhaps 1970- 1976

Aug 31, 2010
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Bernina 707 foot pedal running by itself
by: RKelly

Hi - I went to buy a second hand 707 this afternoon. But the machine ran by itself - there is a problem with the foot pedal. Does anyone know if this can be mended at home or does it need a professional service? The guy selling it is going to try and mend the foot control himself but I am a bit wary of this, even though he is only asking £50 for the machine - I don't want to get an electric shock off the machine! Hope someone can help. Thanks.

Nov 05, 2010
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manual and fix for minimatic 807
by: june

my foot has the same problem runs by itself any body got a fix and has anybody got a manual/guide for the minimatic 807 copy or original.
many thanks june

Nov 10, 2010
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Foot not moving
by: Erica

We are a small community group who have aquired 2 bernina 807.The motor seems to be working but the foot does not go up and down, Is this a simple fault or do we have a big problem
Thank Erica Tate
Project worker Age Concern Lambeth

Nov 13, 2010
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Minimatic 807 buttonholes
by: Carol-Texas USA

I too purchased a Bernian Minimatic 807 on e-bay. Best purchase I ever made! I have a total of 3 other machines which all cost a ton more but can't compare to the quality and realiability of the Mini.

I didn't get an manual with my e-bay purchase and have been searching for years. Anyone who has a 807 manual that would either copy or scan, I would be will to pay for a copy.

I also would love to know if there is a buttonhole attachment. That is the only drawback. Have to pull out, dust off one of the others to do those.

Please try to help me out. Many thanks

Dec 11, 2010
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Automatic Tension
by: Anonymous

Does this Bernina have automatic tension? Thanks!

Jan 23, 2011
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Link to 807 manual
by: Anonymous

Here is a link for the maual

http://www.alikati.com/bernina_minimatic/

My husband bought our 807 at a pawn shop over 20 years ago for only $30.00.

Jan 24, 2011
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Bernina manual
by: Anonymous

Thank you! I speak another language, but I can use this manual in english! I had a manual for Bernina 830 in my language.

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