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The BERNINA 880 is our top model - and during its development not only was focus placed on technique and ease of use but also the design of the product was well considered.
This may deflect the needle, causing it to WARNING! break. 10. Do not use bent needles. 11. Always use the original BERNINA stitch plate. To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or The wrong stitch plate can cause needle injury to persons: breakage.
Safety Instructions SERVICING DOUBLE- Environmental Protection BERNINA is committed to the protection INSULATED PRODUCTS of the environment. We strive to minimize the environmental impact of In a double-insulated product two systems of our products by continuously improving insulation are provided instead of grounding. No...
Contents Contents Contents Sewing Threading Double/Triple Needle ⦁ Threading Double Needle Important Safety Instructions ⦁ Working with the Double needle ⦁ Triple Needle Environmental Protection ⦁ Changing the thread Key to Signs Changing the presser foot ⦁ Removing the presser foot Breadcrumb navigation ⦁...
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Programming the foot control ⦁ Back to basic settings ⦁ Programming securing stitches BERNINA Dual Transport ⦁ Automatic thread cutter ⦁ Balance BERNINA Dual Transport ⦁ Raising the presser foot ⦁ Back to basic setting Embroidery settings eco description ⦁ Calibrating the hoop ⦁...
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Contents Practical stitches Altering the balance ⦁ Balance with direct entry length buttonholes Overview Practical stitches ⦁ Balance with direct entry length keyhole or round Selecting stitch pattern buttonholes ⦁ Direct-Option 1 ⦁ Balance for manual keyhole or round buttonhole ⦁...
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⦁ BSR Function deactivation ⦁ Overwriting ⦁ Deleting BERNINA Dual Feed History ⦁ Presser Feet Selection ⦁ Switching on BERNINA Dual Feed ⦁ Switching off BERNINA Dual Feed Fabrics Contents Embroidery Alphabets Accessory Embroidery Overview Alphabets Standard Accessory ⦁ Lettering ⦁...
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Overview Display ⦁ Embroidering the motifs Entry to Embroidery mode ⦁ Closing the «Shape designer»-Display Embroidery Alphabet Combinations BERNINA Embroidery motifs Creating combinations BERNINA Stitch patterns ⦁ Adding a motif My Design ⦁ Duplicating a motif Embroidery motif from USB stick ⦁...
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Contents Importing stitch patterns from the Exotic Rainforest sewing mode Floral Etchings Projects Selecting stitch patterns in the sewing mode Shaping designs Selecting stitch patterns in the embroidery mode 193 Monograms Saving the motif DesignWorks designs Memory Embroidery computer BC Embellishment USB stick BC Quilting BC Borders...
Key to Signs Key to Signs DANGER! Very important! Risk of injury! ATTENTION! Very important! Risk of damage! Tips! Breadcrumb navigation 1 Setup program is selected 2 Sewing settings are selected 3 Programming «Function»-button/«Function»-icon is selected 4 Programming hovering position of the presser foot is selected ⦁...
Store the bobbins in the respective compartment of the accessories box. The bobbin of the B 880, exclusive to BERNINA, supplies up to 40% more lower thread. If the bobbin is not inserted correctly, an error message is displayed.
Important Sewing information Important Sewing information Thread Be sure to select the appropriate thread type and weight for the fabric. For a perfect sewing result, thread and fabric quality play an important role. It is recommended to use quality brands. Cotton threads ̶...
Important Sewing information Needles, threads Correct needle/Thread combination To sew optimally, the thread should travel smoothly down the long groove on the front of the needle. Too thin thread or too thick needle The thread has too much clearance in the long groove. Skipped stitches and damage to the thread can occur.
Important Sewing information Overview needles Universal Metafil 130/705 H/60-100 130/705 H-MET/75-80 or H-SUK/90-100 Normal point, slightly rounded Large eye For nearly all natural and synthetic Sewing with metallic threads fabrics (woven and knitted) Jersey/Stretch Cordonnet (Topstitching) 130/705 H-S, H-SES, H-SUK/70-90 130/705 H-N/80-100 Ball point Small ball point, long eye...
Sewing preparation Sewing preparation Battery ⦁ please remove the protective sticker of the battery before taking the sewing computer in use Power Switch/Power Cable 1 Power Switch The sewing computer is switched on («I») and off («0») with the power switch. the sewing computer is switched on 0 the sewing computer is switched off 2 Power plug socket...
⦁ wind the cable around the reel ⦁ plug cable into 6 USA/Canada only: Use only foot controller type LV-1 with sewing computer B 880. Slide-on table The slide-on table increases sewing surface. Attaching the slide-on table ⦁ turn the handwheel or press the «Needle stop up/down»-button (see page 15) ►...
Sewing preparation Presser foot lifter Raising or lowering presser foot via FHS. Attaching the Free Hand System ⦁ insert into the opening 1 Raising and lowering the presser foot ⦁ with your knee, push lever to the right ⦁ you should be able to operate the FHS with your knee in your normal sitting position ►...
Sewing preparation Winding the Bobbin Preparation ⦁ turn power switch on (to «I») ⦁ place empty bobbin on Pin 1, white mark in front ► the bobbin winding screen appears ► the amount of bobbin fill is recognized by the system and displayed by a bar above the selectable bobbin fill ⦁...
Sewing preparation Removing the Bobbin ATTENTION! Only remove the bobbin if the hook is at the end position (threading position). Removing the Bobbin ⦁ open bobbin cover ► the hook system swings to the front ⦁ push the latch in the center of the bobbin to the left ⦁...
Sewing preparation Threading the Upper Thread ATTENTION! Do not start the threaded sewing-/embroidery computer if there is no fabric on the stitch plate. The sewing-/embroidery computer must be switched ON for threading. Automatic ⦁ place thread spool on the rear or center spool pin 1 ⦁...
Sewing preparation Changing the needle Removing the needle ⦁ raise the needle ⦁ remove or lower presser foot (see page 27, 39) ⦁ turn power switch to «0» (off) ⦁ loosen the needle clamp screw 1 using the gray screwdriver ⦁...
Sewing preparation Threading Double/Triple Needle Threading Double Needle ⦁ touch the «Security Program»-icon ⦁ touch the corresponding needle icon in the «Security Program»-Display ⦁ close the «Security Program»-Display ⦁ place a thread spool on the center spool pin and one on the rear spool pin and thread the corresponding guides on the telescopic rod ⦁...
Sewing preparation Changing the presser foot Removing the presser foot ⦁ raise the needle and presser foot ⦁ turn power switch to «0» (off) ⦁ raise the clamping lever 1 ⦁ remove the presser foot Attaching the presser foot ⦁ guide the presser foot upwards over the cone ⦁...
Sewing preparation Thread-Guide-and-Lubricating Unit ATTENTION! The silicone fluid must ONLY be used for thread lubrication. Never use it to lubricate the hook system! As a thread-guide eyelet (Fig. 1) Use the unit without lubricator for a controlled guiding of the thread into the pretensioner, e.g.
Sewing preparation ATTENTION! It is absolutely essential to use the correct foam disc under the thread spool. Various Options of Application ̶ Vertical thread unwinding (with or without lubricator) from normal spool pin or optional multiple spool holder (Fig. 5-7) ̶...
Basic settings are applied automatically when a stitch pattern or program is selected. The upper thread tension is set optimally at the BERNINA factory and the sewing computer has been tested. Metrosene-/Seralon thread size 100/2 (Company Mettler, Switzerland) is used for upper and lower thread.
Sewing preparation Lower Thread Tension ⦁ hold bobbin case 1 firmly with your left hand ⦁ with your right hand, turn the hand wheel clockwise until the setting tool can be slid over the lug at the slider Basic value: ̶...
Sewing preparation Security Program ⦁ touch the «Needle»- or «Stitch plate»-icon ► «Needle-/Stitch plate overview»-Display appears Display ► yellow flag = recommended, optimal selection ► green flag = optimal element is selected If an inappropriate needle/stitch plate has been selected for the selected stitch pattern, an animation will be displayed and the sewing computer cannot be started.
Sewing preparation Selecting a Presser Foot For every selected stitch pattern the optimal presser foot is displayed in «Presser foot selection»-icon. ATTENTION! It is IMPORTANT to select the attached presser foot to enable the sewing computer to recognize it and to activate the respective safety settings.
Sewing preparation Altering presser foot pressure ⦁ touch the «Presser foot pressure»-icon ► presser foot pressure scale is displayed ⦁ turn stitch width or stitch length knob to the left or to the right or ⦁ touch the «-»- or «+»-icon ►...
Sewing preparation Alarm ⦁ touch the «Clock»-icon Setting the time of the alarm By touching the icon 1 the input fields are activated or deactivated. ⦁ touch icon 1 ⦁ turn stitch width or stitch length knob or ⦁ touch the «+»- or «-»-icon ►...
Sewing preparation Feed dog and Fabric feed With each stitch the feed dog moves forward by one step. The length of this step is determined by the stitch length selected. With a very short stitch length the steps are very short. The fabric moves relatively slowly under the presser foot, even at full sewing speed, e.g.
Functions Functions Overview «Function»-buttons «Start/Stop/hover»-button ATTENTION! ̶ starts and stops the sewing computer when operating with or without foot control The «Automatic threader»-button mustn‘t be activated with one of these presser feet attached ̶ starts and stops the BSR-Function if the BSR nos.
Functions «Needle stop»-button Stitch width and Stitch length Knobs ⦁ press the button (Multifunction) ► the needle is raised or lowered in the same ̶ to adjust stitch width or stitch length way as by sinking the heel back on the foot ̶...
Display Selection 24 Fit to screen 25 Single and combi mode 26 Stitch Designer 27 Scroll right/left Stitch Pattern Area 28 Stitch pattern selection Stitch Pattern Display 29 Display of the stitch pattern selected 30 Information 034791.51.04_2014-02_Manual_B880_EN...
6 Altering pattern length/Stitch density 7 Stitch Counter 8 Multi-Directional sewing 9 Long stitch 10 Distorting stitch patterns 11 Balance 12 Balance BERNINA Dual Transport 13 Permanent reverse sewing 14 Backstepping 15 Personal memory permanent 16 Reset Scrolling Functions Needle stop down/up (permanent) When not all functions are shown directly, please proceed as ⦁...
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Functions - Display Altering stitch density 3 Certain decorative stitches (e.g. No. 401) allow an alteration of the stitch density. The set stitch pattern length will not be affected. ⦁ touch the «+»-icon ► the stitch density is reduced in 0.05 mm-steps ►...
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⦁ touch the icon ► Balance BERNINA Dual Transport the altered stitch pattern is saved Adjusting the feed of the upper fabric layer. Reset ⦁ touch the icon ►...
6 Long stitch (without alphabets) 7 Deleting 8 Editing a combination at cursor position 9 Editing the whole combination 10 Balance 11 Balance BERNINA Dual Transport 12 Permanent reverse sewing 13 Backstepping Font size in alphabets Long stitch (without alphabets) ⦁...
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Functions - Display ⦁ touch the «Combi mode»-icon ⦁ select the stitch pattern ⦁ touch the «i»-icon ⦁ touch the «Cursor position»-icon Functions 1 Combination subdivider (1) 2 Combination subdivider (2) 3 Securing Combination subdivider (1) ̶ every combination can be subdivided into several parts ̶...
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Functions - Display ⦁ touch the «Combi mode»-icon ⦁ select the stitch pattern ⦁ touch the «i»-icon ⦁ touch the «Edit whole combination»-icon Functions 1 Combination repeat 2 Mirror Image left/right 3 Multi-Directional sewing 4 Deleting Combination repeat Adjusting the length in the combination ⦁...
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Functions - Display ⦁ touch the «Combi mode»-icon ⦁ creating combinations ⦁ touch the «Editing mode»-icon ⦁ touch the «i»-icon Functions 1 Connecting stitches/Moving single patterns in a combination 2 Moving multiple stitch patterns of a combination 3 Mirror Image left/right 4 Mirror Image up/down 5 Balance 6 Multi-Directional sewing...
Setup-Program Setup-Program Overview «Setup»-Display The Setup-Program enables an individual adjustment of the Display surface and the settings according to your personal requirements. After setting the sewing computer to your personal requirements, all changes made in the Setup-Program are saved, even when the sewing computer is switched off.
Setup-Program Programming «Function»-buttons/«Function»-icon ⦁ touch the «Function»-icon 1 Automatic securing program 2 Programming «Securing»-button 3 Hover position of the presser foot 4 Automatic thread cutter and securing stitches 5 Programming «Quick reverse»-button 6 Presser foot position with needle stop down ⦁...
Setup-Program Automatic thread cutter and securing stitches ⦁ touch «Thread cutter»-icon The number and type of the securing stitches before the thread is cut can be programmed. ► standard = no securing stitches programmed ⦁ touch icon 12 ► icon 13 is activated ►...
Setup-Program Programming the foot control ⦁ touch the «Foot control»-icon Standard = icon 1 is activated. ⦁ back heel kick in the foot control ► the needle is raised or lowered ⦁ touch icon 2 Programming securing stitches ► when the icon 3 is activated, the number and type of securing stitches can be programmed via back-heel-kick on the foot control ►...
Setup-Program Embroidery settings ⦁ touch the «Embroidery settings»-icon 1 Altering Upper thread tension 2 Altering Embroidery speed control 3 Calibrating the hoop 4 Fabric Thickness 5 Activating or deactiving securing stitches 6 Automatic cut The settings for the upper thread tension 1 and embroidery speed 2 can be adjusted in the same way like the settings for sewing (see page 53).
Setup-Program Fabric Thickness ⦁ touch the «Fabric thickness»-icon ⦁ if the fabric 7 is ticker than 4 mm, e.g. toweling, select 7.5 mm-icon or 10 mm-icon ► this ensures that the embroidery hoop is only moved when the needle is no longer in the material ►...
Setup-Program Personal settings ⦁ select «Personal setting»-icon ⦁ select the desired Display and wallpaper color ⦁ touch the «Text»-icon 1 Welcome text ⦁ create or change Welcome Text 2 Space bar is at the bottom of the letter keys. ► Welcome text appears in the text icon 2 above the letter keys ⦁...
Setup-Program Altering the acoustic signals Selecting Stitch Pattern/Function/BSR ⦁ touch the «Acoustic signal»-icon By touching 1 the signals are activated or deactivated. Stitch patterns and function selection 2 can be confirmed acoustically. ⦁ select the desired sound for the stitch patterns/functions by touching the sound icon 1-4 ⦁...
Setup-Program Display settings ⦁ touch the «Display setting»-icon Brightness ⦁ move the slider 1 in the upper part of the Display to the left/right using the Touchscreen pen or the finger or ⦁ turn the stitch width knob or ⦁ touch the «+»/«-»-icon ►...
Setup-Program Basic setting ⦁ touch the «Basic settings»-icon Back to basic setting Choose from following options: 1 Reset Sewing 2 Reset Embroidery 3 Reset All ⦁ touch the icon, whose settings should be reset to basic setting ⦁ having touched Reset Sewing, also deletes the data in the personal program ⦁...
Updating the sewing-/embroidery computer ATTENTION! Do not remove the BERNINA USB stick until there is a message which indicates the end of the update. ⦁ insert BERNINA USB stick with the new software version ⦁...
Setup-Program Cleaning the thread clamp/Thread catcher ⦁ touch the «Cleaning»-icon Cleaning the thread clamp ⦁ touch icon 1 ⦁ clean the thread clamp according to the instructions Cleaning the thread catcher ⦁ touch icon 2 ⦁ clean the thread catcher according to the instructions 034791.51.04_2014-02_Manual_B880_EN...
Setup-Program Lubricating the sewing-/embroidery computer ⦁ touch the «Lubricating»-icon ⦁ oil the sewing-/embroidery computer according to the instructions and the animation Packing position Do not move the embroidery arm of the embroidery module by hand. Follow the on-screen instructions to fit the embroidery module back into its original packaging.
Service data ⦁ touch «Service data»-icon The service data of the present condition of the sewing-/embroidery computer can be saved on a USB stick and sent to the BERNINA-dealer: ⦁ insert USB stick to sewing-/embroidery computer ⦁ touch the «LOG»-icon ►...
Tutorial Tutorial Overview Tutorial The tutorial provides information and explanations about the different areas of sewing. ⦁ touch the «Tutorial»-button ► «Tutorial»-Display appears 1 Threading 2 Sewing techniques 3 BSR 4 Embroidery 5 Presser foot 6 Buttonholes 7 Quilting 8 Trouble Shooting 9 Needle 10 Miscellaneous 11 Free Hand System (FHS)
Creative Consultant Creative Consultant Overview Creative Consultant The creative consultant provides information and help with various sewing techniques. After selecting the fabric and the desired sewing technique suggestions for suitable needles, presser feet etc. are displayed. ► presser foot pressure and upper thread tension are set automatically ⦁...
Help Program Help Program The Help Program provides information about individual stitch patterns and function icons in the Display. ⦁ touch the «Help Program»-button ⦁ select the desired stitch pattern or the desired function Stitch patterns The Display shows the following information: ►...
Balance Practical and decorative stitches, alphabets The sewing computer is tested and optimally set before it leaves the BERNINA factory. Different fabrics, threads and stabilizers can affect programmed stitches so that they are not sewn out properly. These effects can be corrected with the electronic Balance so that the stitch formation can be adjusted where necessary to suit the material.
«i»-icon ⦁ touch the «Balance Dual Transport»-icon Balance BERNINA Dual Transport The top fabric layer is fed too little (the bottom layer extends past the cut edge) = it becomes longer in relation to the bottom fabric layer: ⦁...
eco description When the work is interrupted for longer periods, the sewing-/embroidery computer can be put into energy-saving mode. Activating eco ⦁ touch the «eco»-button ► the Display gets dark ► power consumption is reduced and the sewing light turns off Deactivating eco ⦁...
Practical stitches Practical stitches Overview Practical stitches ⦁ touch the «Practical stitch»-button ► the practical stitches are visible in the Display ⦁ further practical stitches are visible by scrolling Straight stitch Blind stitch For non-elastic materials; all straight stitch work, For most types of materials;...
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Practical stitches Lycra stitch Blindstitch narrow All two-way stretch fabrics; flat joining seams and For blind hems in fine materials hems, reinforced seaming on underwear Stretch stitch Triple Straight stitch with long stitch For highly elastic fabrics; open seam for sportswear Reinforced seams in heavy fabrics, visible hems and seams Reinforced overlock...
Practical stitches Selecting stitch pattern Direct-Option 1 ⦁ select the desired main category 1-5 1 Practical stitches 2 Decorative stitches 3 Alphabets 4 Buttonholes 5 Quilt stitches 6 Personal program/Memory 7 History ► the available stitch patterns are visible in the Display area 8 ⦁...
Practical Stitches Customizing stitch patterns individually A stitch pattern can be individually altered according to the fabric and the application. The adjustments described here are applicable for all practical and many decorative stitches. The personal memory is unlimited; it can hold as many stitch alterations as needed: ̶...
Practical stitches Personal memory permanent The basic settings programmed by BERNINA can be altered and saved and remain active even when the sewing computer is switched off. Altering basic settings ⦁ select stitch pattern, e.g. zig-zag ⦁ alter stitch width and stitch length via the knobs Saving alterations ⦁...
Practical stitches Altering stitch width and stitch length ⦁ turn the knobs or ⦁ touch stitch width or stitch length Display ⦁ touch the «-»/«+»-icon in the respective Display or ⦁ move the slider in the Display using the Touchscreen pen or the finger Can be altered while sewing.
Practical stitches Application Examples of Practical Stitches Straight stitch Reverse pattern foot No. 1C/1D Straight Stitch No. 1 After turning on the sewing computer the straight stitch will appear. ► the needle is up Application Suitable for all fabrics. Adjust the stitch length to suit the fabric E.
Practical stitches Triple Zig-zag Reverse pattern foot No. 1C/1D Triple Zig-zag No. 7 In firm materials, particularly for denim, deckchair covers, awnings. Seams on often washed items. Finish raw edges first. Use Jeans needle for very firm materials. 034791.51.04_2014-02_Manual_B880_EN...
Practical stitches Zipper Zipper foot No. 4D Straight stitch No. 1 Preparation ⦁ close seam to the zipper beginning ⦁ sew securing stitches ⦁ baste seam closed and clean ⦁ finish the seam allowance ⦁ iron the seam ⦁ open the zipper ⦁...
Practical stitches Manual darning Darning foot No. 9 (optional accessory) Straight stitch No. 1 Holes or worn areas «Replacing» threads along the lengthside and crosswise in every material. Preparation ⦁ lower the feed dog ⦁ attach the Slide-on table ⦁ hoop the fabric into the round embroidery hoop (optional accessory) ►...
Practical stitches Automatic Darning Reverse pattern foot No. 1C Buttonhole foot No. 3A Simple darning program No. 22 Quick darning of holes or worn areas Replaces threads along the lengthwise grain in all materials. Preparation ⦁ hoop light weight materials in the round embroidery hoop (optional accessory) ►...
Practical stitches Reinforced darning, automatic Buttonhole foot No. 3A Reinforced darning program No. 23 Quick darning of holes or worn areas Replaces threads along the lengthwise grain in all materials. Preparation ⦁ hoop light weight materials in the round embroidery hoop (optional accessory) ►...
Practical stitches Finishing Edges Reverse pattern foot No. 1C Zig-zag No. 2 ̶ for all fabrics ̶ for finishing raw edges ̶ elastic seams ̶ decorative sewing Finishing edges ⦁ guide edge of fabric into the center of the presser foot ⦁...
Practical stitches Blind Hems Blindstitch foot No. 5 Blindstitch No. 9 For invisible hems in medium to heavy weight cotton, wool and blended materials. Preparation ⦁ finish the raw edges ⦁ fold the hem and baste or pin in place ⦁...
Practical stitches Securing Program Reverse pattern foot No. 1C Securing Program No. 5 ̶ for all fabrics ̶ secures beginning and end of seam Sewing long seams with straight stitch Even securing by defined stitch count. Sewing start ⦁ press the foot control ►...
Practical stitches Flat joining seam Reverse pattern foot No. 1C Stretch overlock No. 13 Ideal for fluffy or thick materials such as terry cloth, felt and leather etc. Sewing ⦁ overlap fabric edges ⦁ sew along the fabric edge ⦁ the needle should sew over the edge of the top layer on the right side ►...
Practical stitches Height Compensation of uneven layers The feed dog works accurately when the foot is level. If the presser foot is at an angle when sewing over a thick seam, the feed dog cannot grip. The fabric may jam. To solve this problem, place one, two or three compensating plates as required behind the needle under the presser foot to level it.
Buttonholes Buttonholes Overview Buttonholes Buttonholes are not only practical closures, they can also be used as a decorative effect. All buttonholes can be programmed and sewn in different ways. ⦁ touch the «Buttonhole»-button ⦁ scroll to see more buttonholes Standard buttonhole Keyhole buttonhole with horizontal bartack For light to medium weight fabrics;...
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Buttonholes Decorative Keyhole buttonhole with horizontal bartack For firmer, non-stretch materials: jackets, coats, leisure wear Decorative buttonhole with double pointed bartack For decorative buttonholes in firmer, non-elastic fabrics Decorative Stretch Buttonhole For light to medium weight knits Button sew-on program For buttons with 2 and 4 holes Eyelet with small zig-zag Openings for cords and narrow ribbons, decorative...
Buttonholes Important information Marking the length of manual buttonholes ⦁ mark the buttonhole length in the desired position ⦁ use Buttonhole foot No. 3C (optional accessory) Marking the length of automatic buttonholes ⦁ mark the length of just one buttonhole ►...
Buttonholes Stabilizer ̶ interfacing provides durability and stability to the buttonhole ̶ choose the interfacing according to the material being used ̶ when using thick or fluffy materials an embroidery stabilizer can be used ► therefore the fabric feeds better 034791.51.04_2014-02_Manual_B880_EN...
Buttonholes Cord In general ̶ cords reinforce buttonholes and enhance their appearance ̶ mainly suitable for buttonhole No. 51 ⦁ position the work accordingly Ideal cords ̶ Perle cotton No. 8 ̶ strong hand-sewing thread ̶ fine crochet yarn Cord with the automatic Buttonhole foot No. 3A ⦁...
Buttonholes Altering the balance ⦁ touch the «i»-icon ⦁ touch the «Balance»-icon Balance with direct entry length buttonholes The balance alterations have the same effect on both beads. Balance with direct entry length keyhole or round buttonholes The balance alterations have the same effect on both beads. The keyhole or eye is balanced as follows: ⦁...
Buttonholes Programming buttonholes Standard and stretch buttonhole with auto-length, automatically Buttonhole foot No. 3A The lens on the automatic Buttonhole foot No. 3A automatically registers the length of the buttonhole for exact duplication. For buttonholes of 4-31 mm, depending on the buttonhole type. The slide foot must lie perfectly flat on the fabric! If the slide foot rests on a seam allowance, the length cannot be measured accurately.
Buttonholes Automatic with Direct Entry Length Buttonhole foot No. 3A Programming the buttonhole length Buttonholes can be sewn to a specific length with the Buttonhole foot No. 3A. Buttonhole length = cutting length in mm. ⦁ select the desired buttonhole ⦁...
Buttonholes Automatic round and keyhole buttonhole Buttonhole foot No. 3A The slide foot must lie perfectly flat on the fabric! If the slide foot rests on a seam allowance, the length cannot be measured accurately. Automatic Round and Keyhole buttonhole No. 54-58, 68 Programming buttonholes ⦁...
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Buttonholes Round buttonhole No. 64, buttonhole with double pointed bartack No. 66 and decorative buttonhole with double pointed bartack No. 69 Programming the buttonhole ⦁ sew the first bead forward ⦁ stop the sewing computer ⦁ press «Quick reverse»-button ► «auto»...
Buttonholes Buttonhole in Long Term Memory ⦁ touch the «Memory»-button Programming the buttonhole ⦁ touch the «Save»-icon 1 ► a Display with four folders appears ⦁ select the folder where the buttonhole is to be saved, e.g. 1 ⦁ touch the yellow-framed «Save»-icon ►...
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Buttonholes Altering saved buttonhole ⦁ touch the «i»-icon ⦁ touch the «Direct entry length»-icon ⦁ alter the length of the saved buttonhole ⦁ touch the «i»- or «Close»-icon ⦁ reprogram the buttonhole as described ⦁ touch the «Memory»-button Deleting a saved buttonhole ⦁...
Buttonholes 7- or 5-step Buttonhole, manually Buttonhole foot No. 3C (optional accessory) ⦁ select the desired buttonhole ⦁ touch the «i»-icon ⦁ touch the «man»-icon The length of the beads is manually determinded when sewing. Bartack, eye and securing stitches are pre-programmed. The individual steps can also be selected by scrolling, by using the arrow icons, by direct selection or by touching the «Quick reverse»-button.
Button sew-on program Button sew-on program ⦁ touch the «Buttonhole«-button ⦁ touch the «Button sew-on program»-icon Darning foot No. 9 (optional accessory) Button sew-on foot No. 18 Button sew-on program No. 60 For buttons with 2 and 4 holes. Sewing on Buttons Buttons sewn on for decorative purposes only are stitched without a «thread shank».
Eyelet Program Eyelet Program ⦁ touch the «Buttonhole«-button ⦁ touch the «Eyelet program»-icon Reverse pattern foot No. 1C Open embroidery foot No. 20C Eyelet with small zig-zag No. 61 Straight stitch eyelet No. 62 Sewing eyelets ⦁ select eyelet ⦁ position fabric under the presser foot and sew eyelet program ►...
Decorative Stitches Decorative Stitches Overview Decorative Stitches ⦁ press «Decorative stitch»-button ► Display shows an overview of the categories ⦁ select the desired category ► the desired category is activated ⦁ select desired stitch pattern ⦁ touch icon 1 ► the Display changes to the big overview ⦁...
Decorative Stitches Tapering Tapering is a technique in which the stitch patterns come to a point at the beginning and end. Four different angles are pre-programmed and another angle can be determined manually. No combinations can be created with tapering patterns. ⦁...
4 Programming the length of section 2 by Entering mm 5 Mirror Image left/right 6 Distorting stitch patterns 7 Manual setting the Length of Section 2 8 Balance 9 Balance BERNINA Dual Transport 10 Backstepping 11 Personal memory permanent 12 Reset Programming the length of section 2 ►...
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Balance To balance forward and reverse stitches. Balance BERNINA Dual Transport Adjusting the feed of the upper fabric layer. Backstepping The last 200 needle penetrations of a stitch pattern are retraced, i.e.
Decorative Stitches Stitch Designer The stitch designer allows you to create your own stitch designs or to edit existing stitch patterns. Stitch designer functions ⦁ touch the «Stich Designer»-icon ► «Edit»-Display appears 1 Undo 2 Redo 3 Absolute point position 4 Zoom minus 5 Zoom plus 6 Selecting all points...
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Decorative Stitches Select all points Creating new stitch design ⦁ touch the icon ⦁ touch the icon ► ► the complete stitch design is activated and can be an empty Display appears ► edited with the selectable functions a new stitch design can be created Selection from a defined point Deleting ⦁...
Decorative Stitches Creating or editing stitch design Opening the Stitch Designer ⦁ touch the «Stitch Designer»-icon ► the last active stitch pattern appears in the «Edit»-Display and can be edited ⦁ touch the «Create new stitch design»-icon ► the «Edit»-Display is empty ►...
Decorative Stitches Selecting and moving a single point ⦁ touch the function «Moving points» 1 and select the desired point or ⦁ select the desired point via the «up»/«down»-arrows ► the point can be moved via the two knobs ► the function «Inserting stitch»...
Decorative Stitches Reversing the stitch sequence ⦁ create a stitch design ⦁ touch the «Select all points»-icon ⦁ touch the «Duplicate»-icon ► the stitch design is duplicated ⦁ touch the «Mirror Image left/right»-icon ► the active stitch design is mirrored laterally ⦁...
Decorative Stitches Application examples of Decorative stitches Cross Stitch Reverse pattern foot no. 1C/1D or Open embroidery foot No. 20C or 20D (optional accessory) Cross Stitch ̶ cross stitching is a traditional technique, and extends the range of decorative stitches ̶...
Decorative Stitches Pintucks Sew delicate and decorative pintucks easily with the cording attachment. The tube on the attachment provides ample room for a cord to be inserted for sewing raised pintucks. Pintuck feet (optional accessory) ̶ No. 30 (3 grooves) = 4 mm double needle: for heavy weight materials ̶...
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Decorative Stitches Attaching the cording attachment Attach it simply by screwing it to the stitch plate with the screw provided. ⦁ insert the positioning pin into the right thread hole and fasten the fixing screw in the left thread hole Inserting the cord ⦁...
Decorative Stitches Bobbin-Play Sewing Reduce the winding speed to wind decorative threads on the bobbin. Free motion sewing The bobbin can be filled different thread material. For free-motion stitching to add texture. This method is similar to «normal» free-motion sewing, but is done on the wrong side of the fabric.
Quilt Stitches Quilt Stitches Overview Quilt Stitches Various stitch patterns are available which are used especially in quilting, for patchwork or for appliqué. ⦁ touch the «Quilt stitch»-button ⦁ select desired stitch pattern ► the stitch width cannot be altered with certain stitch patterns ►...
BSR (BERNINA Stitch Regulator) Quilting with BSR BSR-Function The BSR presser foot reacts to the movement of the fabric under the foot and controls the speed of the sewing computer up to the maximum speed possible. The following applies: the faster the fabric is moved, the higher the speed of the sewing computer.
For an even sewing start (the first stitch) the foot control must be pressed and the fabric moved simultaneously. This also applies for sewing points and straight stitching within a round form. If the BSR function is deactivated and later re-activated without the sewing computer being switched off in between, the last selected BSR mode is active.
Functions in the BSR mode Needle stop down (standard) ► the arrow points down on «BSR»-Display ► the sewing computer stops with needle down, when taking foot off foot control or when «Start/Stop»-button is pressed Needle stop up ⦁ touch the «Needle stop»-icon in the Display ►...
Beeper (audio signal) activation/deactivation ⦁ press «Setup»-button ⦁ touch the «Acoustic signal»-icon Selecting sound for BSR in the Setup Program ► one sound is set as default (active) ⦁ touch the icon 1 showing the loudspeaker for BSR ► the loudspeaker turns white and the icon dark ►...
Activating BSR Sewing Function 1st Option: BSR-Function via the foot control. ⦁ plug in the foot control ⦁ press the foot control ► presser foot is lowered ⦁ press the foot control again ► BSR mode starts ► a red light appears on the presser foot ⦁...
If an incorrect presser foot is attached, the sewing computer will not start with the dual feed engaged. An error message will appear. With the BERNINA Dual Feed the top and bottom layer of fabric are fed simultaneously. Striped and checkered patterns can be matched perfectly by even feeding.
BERNINA Dual Feed Fabrics Difficult-to-work-with fabrics (with a nap, slippery, sticky etc.): ̶ velvet, normally sewn with the grain ̶ toweling ̶ Jersey, especially when sewing it crosswise to knit ̶ fake fur or coated fake fur ̶ fleece-types of fabrics ̶...
Alphabets Alphabets Overview Alphabets Block, Double Block, Script and Comic Sans alphabets as well as Quilting Text, Cyrillic and Cyrillic script can be sewn in two different sizes. Monograms can be sewn in three different sizes. Block, Double Block, Script and Comic alphabets as well as Quilting Text, Cyrillic and Cyrillic script can also be sewn in lower case letters.
Alphabets Combining characters Individual letters and rows of the same letter of the same alphabet are sewn in single mode. Letters for names, addresses, words, etc. are combined and sewn in combi mode. ⦁ touch the «Combi mode»-icon ⦁ touch the icon with the desired letter ►...
Alphabets Correcting the combination Inserting character The letter is inserted below the cursor. Activating desired place: ⦁ select or scroll to required letter in the Editing Area ► the stitch pattern combination is moved to the starting position of the desired stitch pattern in the stitch altering area ►...
Alphabets Monograms Monograms are stitched in sideways motion. ► start (white dot) and end (red cross) are visible in the Stitch Altering Area ► the stitch width cannot be altered ► is displayed by a symbol ⦁ touch the «Fit to screen»-icon ►...
Alphabets Monogram Sizes Font size 1 = 30 mm ► when starting the monogram category the size is 1 is activated (big «A» is dark) ► monograms in size 1 are individual letters ► the sewing computer sews and stops automatically Font size 2 = 20 mm ⦁...
Personal Program Personal Program Creating a personal Display Use the Personal Program to create a folder with stitches you use the most for a special project. Stitch patterns as well as their alterations are saved in the Personal Program. The following alterations can be saved: ̶...
Personal Program ⦁ touch the «Save»-icon 4 or ► the altered zig-zag is saved ► the Display closes Programming/Saving second stitch pattern ⦁ touch the «Buttonhole«-button ⦁ select standard buttonhole No. 51 ⦁ save the stitch pattern as desribed above ⦁...
Personal Program Deleting stitch patterns Selecting stitch patterns ⦁ touch the «Personal program»-button ⦁ touch the «Delete»-icon 1 ⦁ select the desired folder or ⦁ insert the USB stick ⦁ touch the «USB stick»-icon ⦁ select the stitch pattern to be deleted ⦁...
Combi Mode Combi Mode The sewing-/embroidery computer has a memory system where both, the sewing and embroidery memories are saved. In the sewing memory stitch patterns, lettering and numbers can be combined and saved. « » In the sewing memory each Drawer can store a maximum of 70 stitch patterns as long as there is sufficient free space (capacity) available.
Combi Mode Deleting Stitch patterns Deleting individual stitches ⦁ touch the «i»-icon ⦁ touch the «Delete»-icon ► the stitch pattern above the cursor is deleted ⦁ touch the «Delete»-icon as many times until the Stitch Altering Area is empty or ⦁...
Combi Mode Opening a saved combination ⦁ touch the «Combination overview»-icon ⦁ touch the «Memory»-button ⦁ touch the «Open»-icon 1 ► a summary of the saved combinations appears ⦁ touch the desired drawer ► the saved combination appears in the Stitch Altering Area 034791.51.04_2014-02_Manual_B880_EN...
Combi Mode Correcting a stitch pattern combination Inserting a stitch pattern ⦁ select the desired position in the combination or in the Editing Area ⦁ select a new stitch pattern ► the new stitch pattern is inserted below the selected stitch pattern To insert a stitch pattern at the beginning of a combination the cursor must be positioned above the first stitch pattern.
Combi Mode Adjusting the width within the combination The width of all stitch patterns within a combination can be adjusted in relation to the widest stitch pattern. ⦁ touch the «i»-icon ⦁ touch the «Edit whole combination»-icon ⦁ touch the «Stitch width scale»-icon 3 ►...
Combi Mode Moving individual stitch patterns in a combination ⦁ touch the «Combination overview»-icon ⦁ select desired stitch pattern ⦁ touch the «i»-icon ⦁ touch the «Connecting stitches»-icon ⦁ move the stitch pattern in 0.1 mm steps using the knobs or «+»/«-»-icons or ⦁...
Combi Mode Stitch pattern combination Overwriting ⦁ program a new stitch combination ⦁ touch the «Memory»-button ⦁ touch the «Save»-icon ⦁ select the drawer to be overwritten (e.g. 3) ⦁ touch to confirm Touch to cancel the overwriting procedure. Deleting ⦁...
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Preparation Embroidery module Detail view 1 Embroidery arm 2 Sewing computer guide rails 3 Bracket for attaching the embroidery hoop 4 Connection to the sewing computer 5 Connection for the embroidery module 034791.51.04_2014-02_Manual_B880_EN...
Important Embroidery information Important Embroidery information Embroidery threads A good quality thread is essential for embroidery to avoid poor stitch quality, thread breakage, etc. Embroidery is particularly effective if you use 40wt glossy rayon or polyester embroidery threads as upper threads. They are available in a wide range of colors for beautiful embroidery.
Scaling/Sizing motifs Motifs can be scaled/sized using the on-screen icons or with the BERNINA Embroidery Software on the PC. Increasing/decreasing in a range of +/- 20% provides the best results.
Important Embroidery information Different stitch types Underlay stitches Underlay stitches are the foundation of a motif and are used to stabilize the base material and hold it in shape. They also prevent the covering stitches of the motif from sinking into the knit or the nap of the material. Satin stitch The needle moves left to right and vice versa.
Preparing for embroidery Preparing for embroidery Attaching the Module ATTENTION! The slide-on table must not be attached while the embroidery module is being attached or removed. When attaching the embroidery module ensure that all the units are on the same even surface! The embroidery computer may run at high speeds when embroidering.
Preparing for embroidery Embroidery foot/Embroidery needle Embroidery needle Embroidery needles (130/705 H-SUK) provide a larger eye and are slightly rounded. This avoids thread abrasion when using Rayon- and cotton embroidery thread. ̶ use SUK-needles ̶ depending on the embroidery thread use a size No. 70-SUK to No. 90-SUK needle ̶...
⦁ attach the embroidery template holder ⦁ place the template in the inner hoop, so the BERNINA logo is at the front edge (by the arrows) and can be read ► in this position the embroidery template clicks into the inner hoop Hooping the material ⦁...
Stabilizer Stabilizer Stabilizers Tear-away stabilizers ̶ excess is easily torn away ̶ one or more layers can be used ̶ available in different weights ̶ for more stability, apply to the wrong side of the material with temporary adhesive spray before hooping ̶...
Stabilizer Iron-on interfacing Iron-on interfacings are available in a variety of weights. Iron-on interfacings should be selected to suit the material being used. Use an iron-on interfacing which is easily removable from the material. ⦁ iron-on interfacings are pressed (fused) to the wrong side of the material Application: To provide body and shape for materials onto which motifs will be placed, use in conjunction with appropriate stabilizer.
Functions Functions Overview «Function»-buttons embroidery computer 1 «Start/Stop/hover»-button Press the button to start or stop the embroidery computer. 2 «Automatic thread cutter»-button ⦁ press the button ► the upper and the lower thread are cut automatically 3 «Presser foot position»-button ⦁...
Overview Display Embroidery Alphabet ⦁ touch the «Alphabet»-icon ⦁ select the desired alphabet 1 Drifter 2 Childs Play 3 Victoria 4 King Charles 5 Alice 6 Chicago 7 Anniversary 8 Swiss Block 9 Quilt Block 10 Old English 11 Russian Textbook 12 Jikharev Back to Folder menu Back to the «Folder»-Display.
Overview Display Embroidery motif from USB stick ⦁ insert USB stick ⦁ touch the «USB stick»-icon ⦁ touch the desired motif or folder 034791.51.04_2014-02_Manual_B880_EN...
Overview Display «Edit»-Display 1 Upper thread tension 2 Security needle 3 Presser foot Indicator/Presser foot selection 4 Select hoop/Hoop Indicator 5 Security stitch plate 6 Feed dog recognition 7 Filling bobbin 8 Time Display 9 Selection 10 Edit 11 Color number 12 Embroidery menu Upper thread tension ►...
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Overview Display Feed dog recognition In Embroidery Mode the feed dog is lowered automatically by default and indicated by the yellow feed dog symbol. Filling bobbin The remaining thread on the bobbin is displayed. ⦁ touch the icon ► an animation shows how to thread the bobbin Time Display The time is displayed.
Overview Display Overview «Edit»-Display ⦁ select alphabet or motif ⦁ touch the «i»-icon ⦁ touch the «Zoom plus»-icon Some functions feature tips for the operating of the stitch width and stitch length knobs. Functions 1 Move the view of the motif 2 Move the view of the motif within the hoop 3 Zoom minus 4 Zoom plus...
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Overview Display Move motif Endless Embroidery Display of the alteration in 1/10 mm. Opens to display to combine a border. ⦁ turn the stitch width knob ► the motif is moved in sideways (horizontally) ⦁ turn the stitch length knob Letter manipulation ►...
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Overview Display ⦁ touch the «Hoop size»-icon Functions 1 Hoop relocator 2 Park embroidery hoop 3 Park embroidery module in sewing mode 4 Show Grid 5 Motif center 6 Virtual positioning 7 Select hoop/Hoop Indicator Hoop relocator Select hoop/Hoop Indicator ►...
Overview Display Overview Embroidery menu ⦁ press the «Embroidery menu»-button Some functions feature tips for the operating of the stitch width and stitch length knobs. Functions 1 Color information 2 Selection 3 Basting 4 Move hoop 5 Edit 6 Embroidery sequence control 7 Cutting connecting stitches 8 Color number 9 Color resequence...
Overview Display Overview Selection menu ⦁ press the «Selection»-button Functions 1 Open new motif 2 Add motif 3 Save motif 4 Delete motif Open new motif ► the overview of the previous Display is opened (Alphabet, Motifs, Stitch patterns, My Designs) ⦁...
Overview Display Overview Color Display ⦁ press the «Color number»-button Color wheel ⦁ touch the icon ► the «Color wheel»-Display opens Change thread brand ⦁ touch the icon ► various thread brands appear in the Display Motif color information ⦁ touch the «up/down»-icons to move through the motif color information 034791.51.04_2014-02_Manual_B880_EN...
Overview Display Motifs Selecting a motif Various embroidery motifs from the «Alphabets», «Motifs», «Stitch patterns» and «My Designs» files can be selected. Alphabets Selecting alphabet ⦁ touch the «Alphabet»-icon ► various alphabet types appear in the Display ⦁ touch the desired «Alphabet»-icon or use the «0-9»-icon to select the desired alphabet Entering/Correcting lettering ►...
Motifs BERNINA embroidery motifs All BERNINA embroidery motifs can either be embroidered as-is, or edited using the various functions offered by the embroidery computer. Motif Overview The motifs are displayed in folders according to topics. ⦁ touch the «Motif»-icon ⦁...
Motifs Motifs in combination with functions To activate the functions touch the appropriate icon and make adjustments via the stitch width and stitch length knobs. Moving the motif ⦁ touch the «i»-icon ⦁ touch the «Move motif»-icon ⦁ turn the stitch width knob ►...
Motifs Rescale motif proportionally ⦁ touch the «i»-icon ⦁ touch the «Rescale motif proportionally»-icon ⦁ turn width/stitch length knob to the right ► the motif is enlarged ⦁ turn the stitch width/stitch length knob to the left ► the motif is reduced ►...
Motifs Select hoop ⦁ touch the «Select hoop»-icon For best embroidery results always use the smallest hoop possible for the motif. ⦁ select the desired hoop ► the selected hoop is framed in white and marked in the corner top right ⦁...
Motifs Absolute Embroidery check By using the Touchscreen pen or finger, any position within the motif can be selected directly in the «Edit»-screen. ⦁ select and edit motif ⦁ attach the respective hoop The the «Motif center»-icon must be deactivated in order to apply the Absolute check.
Motifs Zoom ⦁ touch the «Zoom+»-icon 1-5x ► the view of the motif is enlarged by one step ⦁ touch the «Zoom-»-icon 1-5x ► the enlarged view of the motif is scaled-down by one step Moving the motif ⦁ touch the «Move»-icon ⦁...
Motifs Endless Embroidery When embroidering a border, it is advantageous to use the Mega or Jumbo Hoop. The fabric requires less rehooping than with the Oval Hoop. We recommend marking reference lines on the fabric, and using the template when hooping and rehooping. Here, the reference lines must run parallel to the lines on the template.
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Motifs ⦁ touch to confirm ► the «Edit»-Display appears ⦁ touch the «i»-icon ► the function overview closes ⦁ change to the Embroidery Display and embroider the border In the embroidery menu it‘s possible to change the embroidery speed. ⦁ after the reference points are stitched, touch the «Endless embroidery»- icon ►...
Motifs Shape designer Motifs can be arranged in different default formations. The embroidery motif can be placed anywhere with the finger or the Touchscreen pen. ⦁ select the desired embroidery motif ⦁ select the desired hoop ⦁ touch the «i»-icon ⦁...
Motifs Icon 2 must be dectivated. ⦁ touch the «+»/«-»»-icon with the finger or the Touchscreen pen ► the size of the formation is enlarged/scaled-down horizontally ⦁ touch the yellow-framed icon in the center ► the basic setting is reset Icon 2 must be deactivated.
Motifs Combinations Creating combinations As combinations are created, layers appear to the right of the hoop. They show the order of the motif as it is created. The layers can be used to select motifs for editing. Deleting is also possible from the layers, by touching and holding and moving to the right/left.
Motifs Lettering Lettering (e.g. words) can be combined with other alphabet characters or motifs. The words (e.g. Made to create) can be combined individually and/or positioned individually. Combining ⦁ touch the «Alphabet»-icon ► various alphabet types are visible in the Display ⦁...
Motifs Lettering and Embroidery motifs Depending on the application, the characters are added after an embroidery motif is selected or the characters are combined first and then added to the motif (e.g. embellished lettering). Combining ⦁ select the desired embroidery motif ►...
Motifs Change stitch type ⦁ touch the «i»-icon ⦁ touch the «Change stitch type»-icon 1 Altering stitch type. 2 Altering stitch density. ⦁ touch the «Change stitch type»-icon ► the basic setting of the step stitch is activated If the motif is enlarged substantially, long satin stitches occur, tunneling the fabric.
Motifs Fill stitch types The embroidery motifs are filled with satin or step stitches. Satin stitch The needle moves left to right and vice versa. Step stitch (Fill stitch) The needle stitches in straight rows at regular intervals. ⦁ touch the «Change stitch type»-icon Changing stitch type The satin stitch fill changes to a maximum of 8 mm long step stitches fill (basic setting).
Motifs Motif colors Reallocating motif colors ⦁ touch the «Color number»-icon in the Display ⦁ scroll with the arrow icons, if necessary, until the color to be changed appears ⦁ select the color to be changed (e.g. 1) ⦁ touch the «Thread color»-icon ⦁...
Motifs Adjusting the brightness of the colors ⦁ move the slider 3 to the left/right using the finger or the Touchscreen pen or ⦁ turn the stitch length knob ► the brightness of the color gets brighter or darker ⦁ touch the «Back»-icon 4 ►...
Motifs Embroidering the motif by color ⦁ press the «Embroidery menu»-button ► «Color resequence»-icon is inactive (standard, gray) ► the colors of a motif are not reduced, the embroidery sequence remains as set originally. The number of color changes 9 remains as it is Reducing color changes ⦁...
Motifs Basting ⦁ press the «Embroidery menu»-button ⦁ touch the «Basting»-icon The embroidery motif is outlined with a basting stitch. This serves as an additional anchoring of the project so that the fabric and stabilizer are adhered. ⦁ touch the «Basting»-icon again ►...
Motifs Importing stitch patterns from the sewing mode Stitch patterns or stitch pattern combinations can be imported from the sewing mode to the embroidery mode and they can be edited like embroidery motifs. Therefore e.g. endless embroidery patterns are combined, duplicated, mirrored etc.
Saving the motif Embroidery motifs from the embroidery computer, the USB stick or designs created in the BERNINA Embroidery Software can be altered in different ways, then saved. Embroidery motifs can either be saved in the embroidery computer memory or on an USB stick.
Saved motifs in the memory or on an USB stick can be overwritten directly by another motif. ⦁ select the desired motif ⦁ insert the BERNINA USB stick ⦁ press the «Selection»-button ⦁ touch the «Save»-icon The motif to be saved is displayed in a yellow frame.
Motifs Deleting saved single motif ⦁ insert the USB stick ⦁ press the «Selection»-button ⦁ touch the «Delete»-icon ⦁ touch the «USB stick»-icon or ⦁ touch the «Embroidery computer»-icon ⦁ select the motif to be deleted ⦁ touch to confirm ►...
Motifs Deleting all saved motifs It is possible to delete the content of the folder «My Designs» or the Memory Stick all at once. ⦁ press the «Setup»-button ⦁ touch the «Sewing computer settings»-icon ⦁ touch the «Basic settings»-icon When embroidering there are two options to choose from: 1 My Designs 2 USB stick (Stick must be inserted) ⦁...
Motifs Starting to embroider Select hoop ⦁ select a motif ► the selected motif is displayed in the optimal (the smallest) hoop ► the «Select hoop»-icon 1 Displays the recommended hoop ⦁ attach the recommended hoop Attaching the embroidery hoop ⦁...
Motifs Embroidery menu ► the embroidery menu opens ► the motif is ready for embroidering Embroidering using the «Start/Stop/hover»-button ⦁ press the «Start/Stop/hover»-button, until the embroidery computer starts ► the embroidery computer sews approximately 7 stitches and stops automatically ► a Display indicates that the thread tail has to be cut at the beginning of the motif ⦁...
Motifs End of embroidery ⦁ after completing the motif touch the icon 1 to finish the embroidery process, or touch the «Endless Embroidery»-icon 2 again to repeat the border embroidery Embroidering via foot control When embroidering via the foot control always keep it depressed. ⦁...
Motifs Thread breakage when embroidering The upper or lower thread may occasionally run out or break when you are embroidering. When this happens, the embroidery computer stops automatically, provided that the thread and bobbin indicators are activated in the Setup-Program. Upper or lower thread breaks ►...
⦁ hold the bobbin retainer with the left hand and turn the handwheel with the right hand until the hook race can be seen ⦁ apply a minimal amount of BERNINA-oil in the hook race ⦁ insert the bobbin ⦁...
Cleaning ATTENTION! The battery must be kept out of the reach of children. Don't use rechargable batteries. Don't throw batteries into fire. Danger of explosion! Do not throw away batteries with your household waste but dispose of them in an environmental way via the public collection system.
̶ upper thread incorrectly threaded ⦁ check the threading path of the upper thread ̶ needle blunt or bent ⦁ use new BERNINA quality needle ̶ poor quality needle ⦁ use new BERNINA quality needle ̶ upper thread too tight/too slack ⦁...
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BERNINA dealer Update error ⦁ ̶ USB stick is not recognized use a BERNINA USB stick ̶ Update process is blocked (hourglass ⦁ remove the stick and turn the sewing computer off and on stays on Display) again.
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⦁ ̶ main motor is not running remove any thread remnants in the hook area, also refer to «Hook blocked», page 209 ⦁ ̶ incorrect presser foot for BERNINA attach a «D» presser foot Dual Feed switched on 034791.51.04_2014-02_Manual_B880_EN...
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Troubleshooting General Explanation Repair Messages ̶ winding a bobbin ⦁ wind bobbin as shown in the animations ⦁ ̶ too much fabric under presser foot reduce amount of fabric under presser foot ⦁ ̶ contact between embroidery computer reconnect embroidery module and switch off and on the and embroidery module is interrupted embroidery computer due to vibrations...
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Troubleshooting General Explanation Repair Messages ̶ the button of the automatic thread ⦁ turn the sewing-/embroidery computer off cutter has been pressed and the ⦁ turn the handwheel clockwise until the needle is at highest needle is blocked at the bottom position ⦁...
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If necessary make use of considerable up to large force ⦁ if not possible: contact the nearest BERNINA dealer Step 9: ⦁ remove the bobbin and, if necessary, cut the thread Step 10: ⦁...
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Troubleshooting General Explanation Repair Messages Hook blocked DANGER! This tool is supposed to be used for the described application only! ⦁ cut the threads at the stitch plate and remove the sewing good ⦁ remove the presser foot, the needle and the stitch plate ⦁...
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Troubleshooting General Explanation Repair Messages ̶ maintaining the sewing-/embroidery ⦁ open the bobbin cover and remove the bobbin computer ⦁ turn sewing-/embroidery computer off ⦁ remove presser foot, needle and stitch plate ⦁ clean the sewing-/embroidery computer as instructed ⦁ ̶...
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USB stick be recovered ⦁ ̶ BERNINA USB stick is not inserted insert BERNINA USB stick and do not remove during the update process ⦁ ̶ the new software version is not save the new software version on the BERNINA USB stick...
115.4mm 115.4mm BE10707* BE10708* BE10709* 140.3mm 140.3mm 123.8mm BE10710* BE10711* BE10712* 123.8mm 61.3mm 61.3mm BE10713* BE10714* BE10715* 108.8mm 108.8mm 64.5mm BE10716* BE10717* BE10718* 32.0mm 50.7mm 45.8mm * This design has special effects. For more information please go to www.bernina.com/8series. 034791.51.04_2014-02_Manual_B880_EN...
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94.8mm 109.8mm BE10725* BE10726* BE10727* 32.2mm 65.4mm 32.1mm BE10728* BE10729* BE10730* 27.0mm 27.2mm 115.9mm BE10731* BE10732* BE10733* 132.9mm 81.9mm 111.0mm BE10734* BE10735* BE10736* 139.1mm 60.2mm 63.2mm * This design has special effects. For more information please go to www.bernina.com/8series. 034791.51.04_2014-02_Manual_B880_EN...
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Embroidery motifs BE10737* BE10738* BE10739* 97.5mm 18.9mm 138.0mm BE10740* BE10741* BE10742* 96.1mm 70.0mm 70.0mm BE10743* BE10744* BE10745* 66.2mm 66.2mm 66.6mm BE10746* BE10747* 103.0mm 70.1mm * This design has special effects. For more information please go to www.bernina.com/8series. 034791.51.04_2014-02_Manual_B880_EN...
115.9mm 29.3mm BE110210 BE110215* BE110216* 32.6mm 102.8mm 93.0mm BE110220* BE110222* OC85116 114.3mm 168.5mm 143.1mm OC85118 OC85124 OC85125 102.1mm 96.8mm 123.9mm OC85131 OC85134 SM06 122.1mm 113.5mm 246.0mm * This design has special effects. For more information please go to www.bernina.com/8series. 034791.51.04_2014-02_Manual_B880_EN...
DW11* DW06* DW07* SS 10 SS 12 7.89mm 121.8mm 154.9mm DW09* DW01* DW02* 125.6mm 138.0mm 191.0mm DW03* DW04* DW05* 335.2mm 94.0mm 249.6mm DW10* DW08* 184.4mm 102.5mm * This design has special effects. For more information please go to www.bernina.com/8series. 034791.51.04_2014-02_Manual_B880_EN...
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125.6mm 75.1mm 105.2mm NA959* NB385 NB481 75.6mm 86.2mm 123.4mm NB711 Fuchsia Tassel Jewel Quilt 88.6mm 85.9mm 98.0mm NB391 NB377 HG318 82.2mm 147.9mm 115.2mm Floral Tree 109.2mm * This design has special effects. For more information please go to www.bernina.com/8series. 034791.51.04_2014-02_Manual_B880_EN...
97.9mm HG341 FB422* FB436 63.8mm 52.3mm 132.8mm FQ559 NA914 NA912 136.4mm 120.3mm 115.1mm NA909 OC33411 CM473 100.4mm 24.2mm 31.8mm NB520 Battenburg Border FQ408 26.3mm 81.3mm 30.0mm * This design has special effects. For more information please go to www.bernina.com/8series. 034791.51.04_2014-02_Manual_B880_EN...
CK667* CK667* 77.9mm 77.9mm 106.7mm 106.7mm 99.8mm 99.8mm CK738 CK738 Cow and Kitty Cow and Kitty Duck Family Duck Family 89.1mm 89.1mm 98.8mm 98.8mm 95.2mm 95.2mm * This design has special effects. For more information please go to www.bernina.com/8series. 034791.51.04_2014-02_Manual_B880_EN...
Alphabets Alphabets Drifter Drifter Childs Play Childs Play Victoria Victoria King Charles King Charles Alice Alice Chicago Chicago Anniversary Anniversary Swiss Block Swiss Block 034791.51.04_2014-02_Manual_B880_EN...
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Alphabets Quilt Block Old English Old English Russian Textbook Russian Textbook Jikharev Jikharev 034791.51.04_2014-02_Manual_B880_EN...
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Zoom minus ⦁ Altering proportionally 166, 167, 176 ⦁ Zoom plus ⦁ Altering thread brand 172, 190 ⦁ By BERNINA 163, 194 ⦁ Embroidery 149-201 Changing the colors of the motif via the color ⦁ Alphabet wheel 172, 189 ⦁...