Ah! I didn't know you could lift it just like that! thanks so much for the reply! I'll also try to write a letter to Bernina about this. thanks for all the help! 

Hello everyone, and good day. I'm rather new to the community, and it's a pleasure to be part of such a creative congregation.

I've purchased a Bernina Holidaynu 1021 sewing machine, and I could never be happier. It purrs, sews through textiles like butter.  

Here are the links to the pictures:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v180/putingtikbalang/TheHobbyHorse%20on%20Blogger/blog%20post%20pictures/DSC00251.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v180/putingtikbalang/TheHobbyHorse%20on%20Blogger/blog%20post%20pictures/DSC00251.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v180/putingtikbalang/TheHobbyHorse%20on%20Blogger/blog%20post%20pictures/DSC00253.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v180/putingtikbalang/TheHobbyHorse%20on%20Blogger/blog%20post%20pictures/DSC00252.jpg


My question is: how do you work the reverse stitch for the machine? I've pretty much figured out majority of the machinery, but that particular bit leaves me baffled. I've tried looking online, but have found nothing of help. There's also the manual it came with... if only I could read in Hiragana and Katakana.    

Your answers and help are greatly appreciated. Thank you!