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  • Page 1 BERNINA 580...
  • Page 2 Enjoy the creative sewing and embroidery with your BERNINA 580 and find out about our varied range of accessory. Let yourself be inspired by new sewing projects and visit us at www.bernina.com.

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 4 Safety Instructions SERVICING DOUBLE- Environmental Protection INSULATED PRODUCTS BERNINA is committed to the protection 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...
  • Page 5 Notes Notes 033527.53.04_2014-07_Manual_B580_EN...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Sewing - Contents Sewing - Contents Accessory Preparation Overview sewing computer █ Sewing preparation █ Functions «Function»-buttons sewing computer Creative consultant █ █ Overview Display Help program █ █ Setup Program Balance █ █ Tutorial █ █ Sewing stitches Practical stitches █...
  • Page 7 Correcting abnormalities in stitch formation due to the fabric BERNINA USB stick Mobile storage medium Fabric fold Folded edge of material BERNINA-Stitch-Regulator. Quilting with consistent stitch length within a certain speed Deleting settings or data Hook «Catches» the needle-thread loop, forming the stitch together with the lower thread...
  • Page 8 Accessory Standard Accessory ̶ Carrier bag ̶ Accessories box ̶ Foot control ̶ Power cable ̶ Slide-on table ̶ Seam Guide ̶ Free Hand System (FHS) A 5 bobbins (one of them in the bobbin case) B Selection of needles C Seam guide, right D Touch pen E Height compensation tool...

  • Page 9: Presser Feet

    2 No. 2A Overlock foot 3 No. 3A Automatic buttonhole foot with slide 4 No. 4 Zipper foot 5 No. 5 Blindstitch foot 6 No. 8 Jeans foot 7 No. 20C Open embroidery foot Visit www.bernina.com for more accessory information. 033527.53.04_2014-07_Manual_B580_EN...

  • Page 10: Accessory Box

    Accessory Accessory box Storing accessory on the back of the box, pull both extensions out until they click into place █ Storage example The box is equipped as standard with one small and one large drawer as well as a compartment for bobbin holders and presser feet D.

  • Page 11: Overview Sewing Computer

    Preparation - Overview sewing computer Front view Detail view 033527.53.04_2014-07_Manual_B580_EN...
  • Page 12 Preparation - Overview sewing computer 1 Bobbin cover 30 Handwheel 2 Stitch plate 31 Power switch On «I»/ 3 Attachment base for Off «0» special accessories 32 Power plug socket 4 Presser foot 33 USB-connection 5 LED-sewing light 34 PC-connection for 6 Needle clamp embroidery software 7 «Quick reverse»-button...

  • Page 13: Sewing Preparation

    After sewing wind the cable around the reel █ plug cable into D █ USA/Canada only: Use only foot controller type LV-1 with sewing computer B 580. Slide-on table turn the handwheel (see page 11) █ ► needle is raised raise presser foot lifter 1 up █...
  • Page 14 Sewing preparation Seam Guide press the release button and insert into the groove (underside of table) from █ left or right Can be moved over the entire table length. Free Hand System (FHS) The FHS raises and lowers the presser foot. Attaching the Free Hand System insert into the opening █...

  • Page 15: Winding A Bobbin

    Sewing preparation Winding a bobbin turn power switch to «I» (on) █ place empty bobbin on spindle █ place foam pad on the spool pin █ place thread on the spool pin █ attach appropriate spool disc █ following the direction of the arrow, take the thread through the rear guide █...

  • Page 16: Exchanging Bobbin Case

    Sewing preparation Inserting a bobbin/Threading lower thread insert the bobbin so that the thread runs clockwise A █ pull the thread from the right into the slot █ pull the thread to the left under the spring █ until it lies in the T-shaped slit at the end of the spring █...

  • Page 17: Threading The Upper Thread

    Sewing preparation Threading the upper thread raise the needle and presser foot █ turn power switch to «0» (off) █ place foam pad on the spool pin █ place spool on pin so that the thread unwinds clockwise █ attach appropriate spool disc █...

  • Page 18: Threading The Double Needle

    Sewing preparation Threading the double needle Threading the first thread turn power switch to «0» (off) █ insert double needle █ raise the needle and presser foot █ place foam pad on the spool pin █ place thread spool C on horizontal spool pin █...

  • Page 19: Thread Needle

    Sewing preparation Thread needle Position the needle by pressing the foot control once (1 stitch). raise the needle █ lower the presser foot █ turn power switch to «0» (off) █ hold thread to the left and back █ press lever A down and hold it █...

  • Page 20: Stitch Plate

    Sewing preparation Stitch plate Markings on the stitch plate ̶ the stitch plate is marked with vertical, horizontal and diagonal lines in mm and inches ̶ the lines help to guide the fabric for sewing seams and precise topstitching, etc. ̶...

  • Page 21: Thread Tension

    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.

  • Page 22: Adjusting Presser Foot Pressure

    Sewing preparation Adjusting presser foot pressure The presser foot pressure is adjusted by the presser foot pressure adjustment wheel A on the left side of the headframe. Pressor foot pressure Basic setting = 46 Increasing the presser foot pressure ̶ for sturdy material e.g. denim ̶...

  • Page 23: Feed Dog

    Sewing preparation Feed dog Feed dog lowered/ready to sew «Feed dog»-button A flush with housing. ► feed dog is ready to sew «Feed dog»-button A pressed. ► feed dog is lowered For free-motion sewing (darning, embroidery, quilting, etc.). Feed Dog and Fabric Feed With each stitch the feed dog moves forward by one step.
  • Page 24 Sewing preparation Important facts about thread and needle Thread The thread is chosen accordingly to the purpose. For a perfect sewing result, thread and fabric quality play an important role. It is recommended to use quality brands. Cotton threads ̶ cotton threads have the advantage of being a natural fiber and therefore are especially suitable for sewing cotton fabrics ̶...
  • Page 25 Sewing preparation Needles, threads Correct needle/Thread combination When sewing, 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.

  • Page 26: Overview Needles

    Sewing preparation 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 Jersey, knit and stretch material...

  • Page 27: Functions

    Functions - «Function»-buttons sewing computer Overview «Function»-buttons sewing computer «Quick reverse»-button Speed control ̶ secures the seam beginning and end: sews in ̶ sewing-/embroidery speed is infinitely variable reverse as long as the button is pressed with the slide ̶ used to program the buttonhole length «Needle stop»-button ̶...

  • Page 28: Function»-Buttons Sewing Computer

    «Function»-buttons sewing computer «Needle position»-buttons press the left button █ ► needle moves to the left press the right button █ ► needle moves to the right keep button pressed █ ► quick change ̶ total of 11 needle positions (5 left, 5 right, 1 center) Stitch width and Stitch length Knobs (Multi- function)

  • Page 29: Overview Main Display

    Overview Display Overview Main Display System settings A Home B Setup Program C Tutorial D Creative consultant E Help F ECO G Deleting settings Menu Selection H Practical stitches Decorative stitches J Alphabets K Buttonholes L Personal program/Memory M Stitch selection by number 033527.53.04_2014-07_Manual_B580_EN...
  • Page 30 Overview Display Selection N Single and combi mode O Scroll up/down Stitch Pattern selection P Stitch pattern selections Stitch Pattern Display Q Display of the stitch pattern selected R Information 033527.53.04_2014-07_Manual_B580_EN...

  • Page 31: Overview Sewing Functions

    Overview Display Overview Sewing functions touch «i»-icon █ function Display appears █ Functions A Needle stop up/down B Pattern begin C Securing D Pattern repeat E Upper thread tension F Needle position G Mirror Image (Left/Right) H To alter pattern length/stitch density Security program J Long stitch K Mirror image (Up/Down)
  • Page 32 Overview Display Altering pattern length move the round knob in the Display using the touch pen or █ the finger ► pattern length (Standard = 100%) is infinitely variable extend or shorten in 1%-steps using the arrow icons or █ touch «Pattern length»-icon █...

  • Page 33: Overview Functions Buttonholes

    Overview Display Overview Functions buttonholes touch «Buttonhole»-button █ select the buttonhole █ touch «i»-icon █ Altering the buttonhole A Programs the buttonhole length B Buttonhole length direct entry C Manual buttonhole D Stitch counter buttonhole E Securing F Buttonhole slit width G Balance H Upper thread tension Security program...
  • Page 34 Overview Display Buttonhole slit width Presser foot indicator set the buttonhole slit width to between 0.1mm and touch icon █ █ ► 2.0mm using the stitch width or the stitch length the recommended presser foot is displayed ► knob or the arrow icons the active Display shows the optional presser feet for the selected stitch pattern Balance...

  • Page 35: Overview Functions Alphabets

    Overview Display Overview Functions Alphabets touch «Alphabet»-button █ select Alphabet █ touch «i»-icon █ Altering Alphabet A Securing B Pattern repeat C Upper thread tension D Needle position E Mirror image (Left/Right) F To alter pattern length G Security program H Mirror image down/up Presser foot indicator J Permanent reverse sewing...
  • Page 36 Overview Display Mirror image (Left/Right) Mirror image (Up/Down) The sewing computer sews the stitch pattern horizon- The sewing computer sews the stitch pattern vertically tally mirrored, left/right referring to the sewing direction. mirrored, up/down referring to the sewing direction. Altering pattern length Presser foot indicator move the round knob in the Display using the touch touch icon...

  • Page 37: Overview Functions Combi Mode

    Overview Display Overview Functions Combi mode touch «Combi mode»-icon █ select stitch pattern █ touch «i»-icon █ Combi mode A Deleting B Editing combinations at cursor position C To edit the whole combination D Upper thread tension E Altering the needle position F Mirror image (Left/Right) G Altering the pattern length H Security program...

  • Page 38: Overview Display

    Overview Display Altering pattern length Mirror image (Up/Down) move the round knob in the Display using the touch The sewing computer sews the stitch pattern vertically █ pen or the finger mirrored, up/down referring to the sewing direction. ► pattern length (Standard = 100%) is infinitely variable Presser foot indicator extend/shorten in 1%-steps with the arrow icons or...
  • Page 39 Overview Display touch «Combi mode»-icon █ select the stitch pattern █ touch «i»-icon █ touch «Cursor position»-icon █ Functions A Combination subdivider (1) B Combination subdivider (2) C Securing General Functions Combination subdivider (1) ̶ each combination or memory folder can be subdivi- Information ded into several parts touch icon...
  • Page 40 Overview Display touch «Combi mode»-icon █ select stitch pattern █ touch «i»-icon █ touch «Edit whole combination»-icon █ Functions A Deleting B Mirror Image (Left/Right) C Combination repeat General Functions Deleting Deletes the whole combination. Information touch icon █ ► another Display is opened Mirror image (Left/Right) The sewing computer sews the whole combination...
  • Page 41 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.

  • Page 42: Changing Display Settings

    Setup Program Touch the yellow-framed icon to reset to basic setting. Changing Display settings touch «Display setting»-icon █ Brightness move the round knob in the Display to the left/right or █ turn the stitch width knob █ ► brightness 1 of the Display is changed ►...

  • Page 43: Selecting The Display Color

    Setup Program Selecting the Display color touch «Display color»-icon █ select the desired display color █ Sewing settings touch «Sewing setting»-icon █ Sewing speed move the round knob in the Display to the left/right or █ turn the stitch width knob █...

  • Page 44: Adjusting Embroidery Settings

    Setup Program Automatic thread cutter and securing stitches ̶ the number and type of the securing stitches before the thread is cut can be programmed ̶ standard = no securing stitches programmed touch function 1 for securing stitches in place or function 2 for forward █...

  • Page 45: Calibrating The Display

    Setup Program Calibrating the Display The Display calibration can be opened as follows: turn off the sewing-/embroidery computer █ touch the two needle positioning buttons on the front panel and █ keep them pressed turn on the sewing-/embroidery computer and release the █...

  • Page 46: Altering The Winding Speed

    Setup Program Monitoring touch «Monitoring»-icon █ The following monitoring functions can be activated or deactivated: 1 Upper thread indicator 2 Lower thread indicator Upper-/Lower thread indicator ► open eye = function active touch «Open eye»-icon █ ► closed eye = function inactive The sound type for the monitoring functions is set in the audio settings for functions.
  • Page 47 Setup Program Update 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 █ touch «Update»-icon █ It is recommended to save the data and the settings of the sewing computer before the update is carried out.
  • Page 48 Setup Program Reset/Delete user data touch «Basic settings»-icon █ Choose from following options: 1 Reset Settings 2 Delete user data Reset settings touch icon 1 █ Choose from following options: A Reset Sewing B Reset Embroidery C Reset All touch the icon, whose settings should be reset to basic setting █...
  • Page 49 Setup Program Information touch «i»-icon █ Language scroll through the languages by touching the arrow icons and select the █ language required touch icon █ Version ► the present version of the sewing computer and the attached embroidery module are visible ►...

  • Page 50: Setup Program

    █ touch icon █ Service data The service data of the present condition of the sewing-/embroidery computer can be saved on a memory stick and sent to the BERNINA-dealer: insert memory stick to sewing-/embroidery computer █ touch «LOG»-icon █ ►...

  • Page 51: Tutorial

    Tutorial Overview Tutorial The tutorial provides information and explanations about the different areas of sewing and embroidering. touch «Tutorial»-button █ ► «Tutorial»-display appears A Threading B Needles C Presser foot D BSR E Sewing techniques F Quilting G Buttonholes H Embroidery Free Hand System (FHS) J Miscellaneous K Troubleshooting...
  • Page 52 Tutorial ► information on the desired topic is shown scroll through the topics using the knobs, the finger or the touch pen █ touch «Next» █ ► the next page appears touch «Back» █ ► the previous page appears touch and the «Tutorial»-display closes █...

  • Page 53: 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. ► upper thread tension is automatically adjusted touch «Creative consultant»-button █...

  • Page 54: Help Program

    Help program Help program The Help program provides information about individual stitch patterns and function icons in the Display. Stitch patterns touch «Help program»-button █ select the desired stitch pattern or the desired function █ The Display shows the following information: ►...

  • Page 55: Balance

    Balance Balance 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.

  • Page 56: Eco

    eco description When work is interrupted for longer periods, the sewing-/embroidery computer can be put into energy-saving mode. touch «eco»-button █ ► the Display gets dark ► power consumption is reduced and the sewing light turned off The energy-saving mode also acts as a child safety feature. The Display is inactive and the sewing-/embroidery computer cannot be started.
  • Page 57 Sewing stitches - Practical stitches Overview Practical stitches touch «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;...
  • Page 58 Practical stitches Lycra stitch Bartack program All two-way stretch fabrics; flat joining seams and Reinforcing pocket openings, sewing on belt loops, hems, reinforced seaming on underwear securing zippers and seam ends Stretch stitch Large fly stitch For highly elastic fabrics; open seam for sportswear For medium weight to thick materials;...

  • Page 59: Stitch Pattern Selection

    Practical stitches Stitch pattern selection Direct select the desired main category A-E █ A Practical stitches B Decorative stitches C Alphabets D Buttonholes E Personal program/Memory ► the available stitch patterns are visible in the Display portion F select desired stitch pattern █...

  • Page 60: Customizing Stitch Pattern Individually

    Practical stitches Customizing stitch pattern individually According to material and purpose a stitch pattern can be altered individually. The alterations 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: ̶...
  • Page 61 Practical stitches Altering stitch width and stitch length turn the knobs or █ touch stitch width or stitch length Display █ touch the arrow icons in the respective Display or █ move the round knob in the Display using the touch pen or the finger █...

  • Page 62: Straight Stitch

    Practical stitches Examples of application Straight stitch Reverse pattern foot No. 1C 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.
  • Page 63 Practical stitches Triple Zig-Zag Reverse pattern foot No. 1C 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. 033527.53.04_2014-07_Manual_B580_EN...
  • Page 64 Practical stitches Zipper Zipper foot No. 4 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 █...

  • Page 65: Manual Darning

    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 darning hoop (optional accessory) █...

  • Page 66: Automatic Darning

    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 darning hoop (optional accessory) █...

  • Page 67: Finishing Edges

    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 darning hoop (optional accessory) █...
  • Page 68 Practical stitches Double-Overlock Overlock foot No. 2A Reverse pattern foot No. 1C Double overlock No. 10 Closed seam Double overlock seam in loose knits and cross seams in knits and jerseys. Sewing guide the pin of the Overlook foot along the cut edge █...

  • Page 69: Top Stitching Edges

    Practical stitches Top stitching edges Blindstitch foot No. 5 Reverse pattern foot No. 1C Edge stitch foot No. 10 (optional accessory) Straight stitch No. 1 Narrow edgestitching Outer edges place edge of fold left against the guide on the blindstitch foot █...

  • Page 70: Blind Hem

    Practical stitches Blind hem 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 █ fold the fabric back over the right side of the fabric to expose the finished █...

  • Page 71: Securing Program

    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. Beginning to sew press the foot control █...

  • Page 72: Flat Joining Seam

    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 stitch should sew over the edge of the top layer on the right side █...

  • Page 73: Height Compensation Of Uneven Layers

    Practical stitches Height compensation of uneven layers The feed dog works accurately when the foot is level. If the foot is at an angle, e.g. when sewing over thick to thin or vice-versa, the feed dog cannot grip and feed the fabric. The fabric might jam. To solve this problem, place one, two or three compensating plates as required behind the needle under the presser foot to level it.
  • Page 74 Notes Notes 033527.53.04_2014-07_Manual_B580_EN...

  • Page 75: Overview Buttonhole

    Buttonholes Overview Buttonhole 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 «Buttonhole»-button █ scroll to see more buttonholes █ Standard buttonhole Straight-stitch buttonhole For light to medium weight fabrics;...
  • Page 76 Buttonholes Buttonhole - Important information 1 Marking the length of manual buttonholes mark the buttonhole length in the desired position █ use buttonhole foot No. 3C (optional accessory) █ 2 Marking the length of automatic buttonholes mark the length of just one buttonhole █...
  • Page 77 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 033527.53.04_2014-07_Manual_B580_EN...
  • Page 78 Buttonholes Cords Generally ̶ cords reinforce buttonholes and enhance their appearance ̶ the loop of the cord should be at the end of the buttonhole that is most subject to wear = where button is sewn on position the work accordingly █...

  • Page 79: Altering The Balance

    Buttonholes Altering the balance touch «i»-icon █ touch «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: sew straight stitches forward until █...
  • Page 80 Buttonholes Programming Standard and stretch buttonhole with auto-length, automatically Buttonhole foot No. 3A Automatic standard and stretch buttonhole No. 51, 52, 53 The lens on the automatic buttonhole foot No. 3A automatically registers the length of the buttonhole for exact duplication. For buttonholes of 4-31mm, depending on the buttonhole type.

  • Page 81: Automatic With Direct Legth Entry

    Buttonholes Automatic with direct legth entry 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 █ touch «i»-icon █...

  • Page 82: Automatic Round And Keyhole Buttonhole

    Buttonholes Automatic round and keyhole buttonhole Buttonhole foot No. 3A Automatic round and keyhole buttonhole No. 54, 56, 57 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.

  • Page 83: Heirloom Buttonhole

    Buttonholes Heirloom Buttonhole Buttonhole foot No. 3A Heirloom buttonhole No. 63 Programming the buttonhole sew first bead forward █ stop the sewing computer █ press «Quick reverse»-button █ ► «auto» and the programmed length (in mm) appears in the Display ►...

  • Page 84: Buttonhole In Long Term Memory

    Buttonholes Buttonhole in long term memory touch «Memory»-button █ Programming the buttonhole touch «Save»-icon 1 █ the «Save»-display appears █ touch «Save»-icon █ ► the buttonhole is now saved in long term memory touch «Memory»-button █ Selecting a saved buttonhole touch folder 2 █...
  • Page 85 Buttonholes Altering saved buttonhole touch «i»-icon █ touch «Direct entry length»-icon █ alter the length of the saved buttonhole █ touch «Back»-icon twice █ reprogram the buttonhole as described █ touch «Memory»-button █ Deleting a saved buttonhole touch «Delete»-icon 1 █...
  • Page 86 Buttonholes 7- or 5-steps-buttonhole, manually select the desired buttonhole █ touch «i»-icon █ touch «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 or by touching the «Quick reverse»-button.
  • Page 87 Buttonholes Button sew-on program touch «Buttonhole«-button █ touch «Button sew-on program»-icon █ Darning foot No. 9 (optional accessory) Button sew-on foot No. 18 (optional accessory) Button sew-on program No. 60 For buttons with 2 and 4 holes. Preparation lower the feed dog █...

  • Page 88: Eyelet Program

    Buttonholes Eyelet program touch «Buttonhole»-button █ touch «Eyelet program»-icon █ Reverse pattern foot No. 1C 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 █...

  • Page 89: Overview Decorative Stitches

    Decorative stitches Overview Decorative stitches touch «Decorative stitches»-button █ ► display shows an overview of the categories touch an icon █ ► the desired category is activated select the desired stitch pattern █ Application Depending on the type of material, simple or more complex decorative stitches should be selected to best suit the material.

  • Page 90: Cross Stitches

    Decorative Stitches Examples of application Cross Stitches Reverse pattern foot No. 1C or Open embroidery foot No. 20C Cross stitch ̶ cross stitching is a traditional technique, and extends the range of decorative stitches ̶ if the cross stitches are sewn on fabric with a linen texture, they look like hand-stitched cross stitching Application ̶...
  • Page 91 Decorative Stitches Pintucks Pintuck feet (optional accessory) ̶ No. 30 (3 grooves) = 4mm double needle: for heavy weight materials ̶ No. 31 (5 grooves) = 3mm double needle: for heavy to medium weight materials ̶ No. 32 (7 grooves) = 2mm double needle: for light to medium weight materials ̶...
  • Page 92 Decorative Stitches Bobbin-Play sewing 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. Reinforce the area to be sewn with embroidery stabilizer. The design can be drawn on the wrong side of the fabric.
  • Page 93 Quilt stitches Overview Quilt stitches Various stitch patterns are available which are used especially in quilting, for patchwork or for appliqué. touch «Decorative stitch»-button █ ► display shows an overview of the categories Cat. 1300 = Quilt stitches select desired stitch pattern █...
  • Page 94 Quilt stitches For free-motion quilting Darning foot No. 9 (optional accessory) Straight stitch No. 1 For free-motion quilting For all types of free motion quilting work. Preparation pin top layer, batting and backing together, or baste if necessary █ attach slide-on table █...

  • Page 95: Bsr

    Quilting with BSR (optional accessory) 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.
  • Page 96 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.

  • Page 97: Functions In The Bsr Mode

    Functions in the BSR mode Needle stop down (standard) ► the arrow points down on the BSR-display ► the sewing computer stops with needle down, when taking foot off foot control or engaging the «Start/Stop»-button Needle stop up touch the «Needle stop»-icon in the Display █...
  • Page 98 Beeper (Acoustic signal) activation/deactivation touch «Setup»-button █ touch «Audio setting»-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 loudpseaker is highlighted in red ►...
  • Page 99 Activating the BSR Sewing Function 1. Option: BSR-Function via the foot control. plug in the foot control █ lower the presser foot █ press the foot control █ ► BSR mode starts ► a red light appears on the presser foot press foot control while sewing █...

  • Page 100: Alphabets

    Alphabets Overview Alphabet Block-, Double Block- and Script alphabet can be sewn in two different sizes. Block-, Double Block- and Script alphabet can also be sewn in lower case. touch «Alphabet»-button █ ► the Display shows the overview with the different alphabet types 1 Block alphabet 2 Double Block...

  • Page 101: Combining Lettering

    Alphabets Combining lettering 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 «Combi mode»-icon █ touch the icon with the desired letter █...

  • Page 102: Alphabet In Combination With Functions

    Alphabets Alphabet in combination with functions Select lower case touch the «Upper/Lower case»-icon █ ► the lower case «a» is highlighted in black and jumps to the upper left corner of the icon ► the lower case is activated touch the «Upper/Lower case»-icon again █...

  • Page 103: Personal Program

    Personal program Personal program Creating a Personal Display Use the Personal program to create a file with stitches you use most for a special project. Stitch patterns as well as their alterations are saved in the Personal program. The following alterations can be saved: ̶...
  • Page 104 Personal program touch «Save»-icon 3 █ ► the altered zig-zag is saved ► the Display closes Programming/Saving second stitch pattern touch «Buttonhole»-button █ select standard buttonhole No. 51 █ save the stitch pattern as desribed above █ save any other stitch pattern in the same way █...
  • Page 105 Personal program Alterting/Overwriting stitch patterns Selecting stitch pattern touch «Personal program»-button 1 █ select zig-zag █ make alterations █ ► stitch width and stitch length are altered (yellow numbers) touch «Personal program»-button █ touch «Save»-icon █ select zig-zag 2 █ confirm with █...
  • Page 106 Personal program Deleting stitch patterns Selecting stitch pattern touch «Personal program»-button █ touch «Delete»-icon 1 █ select the stitch pattern to be deleted █ confirm with █ ► stitch pattern is deleted ► the remaining stitch patterns are moved by one position 033527.53.04_2014-07_Manual_B580_EN...

  • Page 107: Combi Mode

    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.

  • Page 108: Opening A Saved Combination

    Combi Mode Deleting Stitch Patterns Deleting patterns in steps touch the «Delete»-icon █ ► stitch pattern above the cursor are deleted touch the «Delete»-icon as many times until the stitch altering area is empty █ Deleting combination touch «i»-icon █ touch «Edit the complete combination»-icon █...

  • Page 109: Correcting A Stitch Pattern Combination

    Combi Mode Correcting a stitch pattern combination Inserting a stitch pattern select the desired position in the combination █ select the 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.
  • Page 110 Combi Mode Mirroring complete combinations touch «i»-icon █ touch «Edit complete combination»-icon █ touch «Mirror image»-icon █ ► the complete combination is mirrored touch «Back»-icon twice █ Combination subdivider 1 touch «i»-icon █ touch «Edit combination at cursor position»-icon █ touch «Subdivide combination 1»-icon █...

  • Page 111: Stitch Pattern Combination

    Combi Mode Stitch pattern combination Overwriting program a new stitch combination █ touch «Memory»-button █ touch «Save»-icon █ select the drawer to be overwritten (e.g. 3) █ confirm with █ Touch to cancel the overwriting procedure. Deleting touch «Memory»-button █ touch the «Delete»-icon █...
  • Page 112 Embroidery - Contents Embroidery - Contents Accessory Preparation Overview Embroidery module █ Preparing for Embroidery █ Functions «Function»-buttons Embroidery █ computer Overview Display █ Embroidery Motifs Cleaning Troubleshooting Stitch patterns Motifs Index 033527.53.04_2014-07_Manual_B580_EN...
  • Page 113 Accessory Standard Accessory ̶ Embroidery foot No. 26 ̶ Embroidery bobbin case ̶ Embroidery needle pack ̶ Embroidery hoop oval, 145x255mm ̶ Embroidery template for embroidery hoop oval, VAR 01 ̶ Embroidery hoop medium, 100x130mm ̶ Embroidery template for medium embroidery hoop ̶...
  • Page 114 Preparation - Overview Embroidery module Detail view 1 Accessory drawer 2 Embroidery arm 3 Bracket for attaching embroidery hoop 4 Embroidery surface 5 Connecting lug right 6 Connecting lug center 7 Cable holder 8 Sewing computer connecting cable The side view of the sewing-/embroidery computer with the cable connections are shown on page 11 of this sewing-/ embroidery computer instruction manual.
  • Page 115 Preparing for embroidery Embroidery module ATTENTION! When connecting the embroidery module, attention must be paid that all items are on a flat and even surface! Always separate the module and sewing computer for transportation. Never transport them attached. Attaching the module to the sewing computer place the module behind the free arm A to the sewing computer █...

  • Page 116: Embroidery Mode

    Preparing for embroidery Embroidery mode 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 ̶...

  • Page 117: Embroidery Hoop

    █ 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...

  • Page 118: Adhesive Spray

    Preparing for embroidery 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 ̶...
  • Page 119 Preparing for embroidery 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 █...

  • Page 120: Important Embroidery Information

    Preparing for embroidery 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.

  • Page 121: Choosing The Embroidery Motif

    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.

  • Page 122: Different Stitch Types

    Preparing for embroidery 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.
  • Page 123 Functions - «Function»-buttons Embroidery computer Overview «Function»-buttons embroidery computer «Start/Stop»-button Press «Start/Stop»-button to start or stop the embroidery computer. «Automatic thread cutter»-button When a color finished embroidering, upper and lower threads are automatically cut. Stitch width and stitch length knob The knobs provide different functions and are used to edit the motifs, e.g.

  • Page 124: Entry To Embroidery Mode

    Overview Display Overview Display Entry to Embroidery mode press «Home»-button █ Embroidery mode touch «Embroidery mode»-icon 2 █ ► the «Embroidery»-display appears Sewing mode press «Sewing mode»-icon 1 █ ► the «Sewing»-display appears Embroidery computer To select embroidery motifs from the folders «Alphabets», «Motifs», or «My Designs».
  • Page 125 Overview Display Embroidery Alphabet touch «Alphabet»-icon █ select desired alphabet █ 1 King Charles 2 Anniversary 3 Swiss Block 4 London 5 Chateau 6 Guinevere 7 Emerald Return to selection menu Back to the «Selection»-display. 033527.53.04_2014-07_Manual_B580_EN...

  • Page 126: Bernina Motif

    Overview Display BERNINA motif touch «Embroidery motif»-icon █ select desired embroidery motif folder █ 1 Animals 2 Embellishment 3 Florals 4 Lace 5 Children 6 Seasons 7 Borders 8 Quilt My Design touch «My Design»-icon █ touch the desired motif █...
  • Page 127 Overview Display «Edit»-display A Selection B Edit C Color Numbers D Embroidery Menu Overview «Edit»-display select alphabet or motif █ touch «i»-icon █ Some functions feature tips for the operating of the stitch width and stitch length knobs. Functions A Moving the enlarged motif within the hoop B Zoom plus C Zoom minus D Move motif...
  • Page 128 Overview Display Moving the motif Change Stitch Type Display of the alteration in 1/10mm. Satin stitches can be changed to step stitches (fill turn stitch width knob stitches). █ ► the motif is moved in sideways (horizontally) Altering Stitch Density. turn stitch length knob █...
  • Page 129 Overview Display touch «Hoop size»-icon █ With some functions the instruction to use the knobs appears. Functions A Select Hoop Menu B Grid C Calibrating the embroidery module D Motif center E Move hoop to back F Virtual positioning G Parking the module H Check hoop and motif size General Functions Select hoop menu...
  • Page 130 Overview Display Parking the embroidery module remove embroidery hoop █ ► the embroidery arm travels horizontally to the left to the park position change to the sewing mode █ Sewing is possible even with the embroidery module attached. Check hoop and motif size ►...

  • Page 131: Overview Embroidery Menu

    Overview Display Overview Embroidery menu press «Embroidery menu »-button █ With some functions the instruction to use the knobs appears. Functions A Presser foot indicator B Security program C Color information bar D Upper thread tension E Selection F Thread breakage G Edit H Disengage jump stitches Color numbers...
  • Page 132 Overview Display Security Program touch the button █ touch desired «Needle»- and/or «Stitch plate»-icon █ ► if the «Security»-icon is yellow-framed, the correct stitch plate is not attached or selected Thread breakage «Embroidery menu»/«Start/Stop»-button In the left Display the motif is shown in the normal size. The alternating blinking symbols indicate that: ►...
  • Page 133 Overview Display With some functions the instruction to use the knobs appears. Functions A Basting Box B Calibrating the embroidery module C Moving hoop by using the knobs D Moving Hoop to Back E Embroidery hoop movement General Functions Basting Box touch the button █...
  • Page 134 Overview Display press «Selection»-button █ Functions A New motif B Add motif C Saving motif D Deleting motif New Motif ► the overview of the previous Display is opened (Alphabet, Motifs, My Designs) select the desired motif █ Add Motif ►...
  • Page 135 Overview Display press «Color number»-button █ General Functions Changing the thread brand ► the Display showing different thread brands is Back opened touch the button █ ► goes back to the previous Display ► any changes/alterationen are accepted Leaving active Display touch the button █...

  • Page 136: Selecting An Embroidery Motif

    Embroidery Motifs Selecting an embroidery motif Various embroidery motifs from the «Alphabets», «Motifs» and «My Designs» files can be selected. Alphabets Selecting alphabet touch «Alphabet»-icon █ ► the various alphabet types are visible in the Display touch the desired «Alphabet»-icon █...

  • Page 137: Bernina Motifs

    Motifs BERNINA motifs All BERNINA embroidery motifs can either be embroidered as-is, or changed and combined using the various functions offered by the embroidery computer. touch «Motif»-icon █ Motif overview The motifs are displayed in folders according to topics. select folder █...

  • Page 138: Move Motif

    Motifs Motifs in combination with functions To activate the functions touch the appropriate icon and make alterations with the stitch width and stitch length knobs. Move motif touch «i»-icon █ touch «Move motif»-icon █ turn stitch width knob █ ► the motif is moved horizontally turn stitch legth knob █...

  • Page 139: Mirroring Motifs

    Motifs Mirroring motifs touch «i»-icon █ touch «Mirror image left/right»-icon █ ► the motif will be mirrored horizontally touch «Mirror image up/down»-icon █ ► the motif will be mirrored vertically Motif Center touch «Select hoop»-icon █ touch «Motif center»-icon █ ►...

  • Page 140: Absolute Embroidery Check

    Motifs Absolute embroidery check By using the touch pen any position within the motif can be selected directly in the «Edit»-Display. select and edit motif █ calibrate module if necessary 1, see page 128 █ attach the respective hoop █ The «Motif center»...

  • Page 141: Motif Size And Embroidery Time

    Motifs Zoom touch «i»-icon █ touch «Zoom+»-icon 1-5x █ ► the motif image is enlarged by one step touch «Zoom-»-icon 1-5x █ ► the enlarged motif image is rescaled by one step Moving the enlarged Motif touch «Move»-icon █ Icon inactive: the motif can be moved to any position within the hoop directly in the █...

  • Page 142: Creating Combinations

    Motifs Combinations Creating combinations select the desired motif from the selection menu of the embroidery █ computer ► the motif 1 appears in the «Edit»-display Adding Motif press «Selection»-button █ touch «Add motif»-icon █ select the desired motif or alphabet character from the selection menu █...
  • Page 143 Motifs Duplicating a combination activate a combination 1 █ touch «i»-icon █ touch «Duplicate motif»-icon █ ► the active combination 2+3 is duplicated 4 Within in a duplicated combination the single motifs cannot be selected individually, contrary to the initial combination. Lettering Lettering (e.g.

  • Page 144: Motifs And Lettering

    Motifs Further text lines press «Selection»-button █ touch «Add motif»-icon █ Combine and position individually the rest of the text. touch «Select hoop»-icon █ activate the grid, see page 138 █ ► use the grid lines to easily and accurately position lines of text Motifs and lettering 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...
  • Page 145 Motifs Lettering Manipulation touch «i»-icon █ touch «Letter manipulation»-icon █ turn the stitch length knob to the left █ ► the text is bent downwards Altering motif features touch «i»-icon █ touch «Alter motif features»-icon █ To alter stitch type. To alter the stitch density.
  • Page 146 Motifs Fill stitch types The embroidery motifs are filled with satin or step stitches. Satin stitch The needle swings from one side to the other. Step stitch (fill stitch) The needle stitches in straight rows at regular intervals. touch «Change stitch type»-icon █...

  • Page 147: Motif Colors

    Motifs Motif colors Changing motif colors touch «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 «Thread color»-icon █...
  • Page 148 Motifs Embroidering the motif by color press «Embroidery menu»-button █ ► «Reduce color changes»-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 1 remains as it is. Reducing color changes press «Embroidery menu»-button █...
  • Page 149 Motifs Embroidering lettering in multi colors Lettering is always displayed in one color («Single/Multi-Color Motif»-icon is not available). To embroider each letter of a word or each word of a word combination in a different color, each letter or word must be programmed and placed separately.

  • Page 150: Embroidery Computer Memory

    Saving Motifs Embroidery motifs from the embroidery computer, the USB stick, embroidery cards or designs created in the BERNINA Embroidery Software can be combined, re-arranged and altered in different ways, then saved. Embroidery motifs can either be saved in the embroidery computer memory or on an USB Stick.

  • Page 151: Usb Stick

    █ ► the motif is saved on the stick Empty USB sticks are available as optional accessory at the BERNINA-dealer. USB sticks produced by any other manufacturers may not be supported; especially USB sticks with large storage capacity. 033527.53.04_2014-07_Manual_B580_EN...

  • Page 152: Overwriting Motifs

    Motifs Overwriting motifs Saved motifs in the memory or on an USB Stick can be overwritten directly by another motif. select desired motif █ insert BERNINA USB-Stick █ press «Selection»-button █ touch «Save»-icon █ The motif to be saved is displayed in a yellow frame.

  • Page 153: Deleting Saved Single Motif

    Motifs Deleting saved single motif insert USB-Stick █ touch «USB-Stick»-icon or █ touch «Embroidery computer»-icon or █ touch «My Design»-icon █ touch «Delete»-icon 1 █ select the motif to be deleted █ confirm with █ ► the motif is deleted Cancelling deleting touch █...

  • Page 154: Deleting All Saved Motifs

    Motifs Deleting all saved motifs It is possible to delete the content of the folder «My Designs» or the USB stick all at once. press «Setup»-button █ touch «Basic settings»-icon █ touch «Delete user data»-icon █ When embroidering there are two options to choose from: 1 My Designs 2 USB stick (the stick must be inserted) touch the button of which the data should be deleted...

  • Page 155: Starting To Embroider

    Motifs Starting to embroider Select hoop select motif █ ► the selected motif is displayed in the optimal (the smallest) hoop ► the «Select hoop»-icon displays the recommended hoop attach the recommended hoop █ Attaching the embroidery hoop raise needle and embroidery foot █...

  • Page 156: Embroidery Menu

    Motifs Embroidery menu ► embroidery menu is opened ► the motif is ready for embroidering Embroidering using the «Start/Stop»-button on the headframe press the «Start/Stop»-button on the headframe, until the embroidery █ computer starts ► the embroidery computer sews approximately 7 stitches and stops automatically ►...
  • Page 157 Motifs Embroidering with foot control When embroidering with the foot control always keep it depressed. press the foot control █ ► the embroidery computer sews approximately 7 stitches and stops automatically ► a Display indicates that the thread end has to be cut after the start of embroidering release the foot control █...

  • Page 158: Thread Breakage When Embroidering

    Motif 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 ►...
  • Page 159 «0» (off) █ remove plug from electrical outlet █ squeeze 1 or 2 drops of BERNINA oil into the hook race █ turn power switch to «I» (on) █ run the sewing computer for a short time (without thread) █...
  • Page 160 Uneven stitch ̶ Upper thread too tight/too slack reduce/increase upper thread tension █ formation ̶ Needle blunt or bent use new BERNINA quality needle █ ̶ Poor quality needle use new BERNINA quality needle █ ̶ Poor quality thread use quality thread (Isacord, Mettler, Gütermann etc.) █...
  • Page 161 ̶ Brake spring is missing insert brake spring into bobbin case █ 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 █...
  • Page 162 Troubleshooting General Explanation Repair Messages ̶ Lower feed dog press the «Feed dog»-button. The feed dog is lowered █ ̶ Incorrect needle for the stitch plate check settings in securing program █ selected ̶ Needle is not in the highest position turn handwheel █...
  • Page 163 BERNINA USB stick and do not remove during the █ update process ̶ New SW Version is not available on save the new SW Version on the BERNINA USB stick and █ the stick start the update again 033527.53.04_2014-07_Manual_B580_EN...
  • Page 164 BERNINA dealer/servicing shop. The message or your BERNINA service address appears after approx. 2,000,000 stitches. Once the servicing has been performed by an authorised BERNINA dealer/ servicing shop, the stitch counter is reset to «0» (zero) and the message disappears.
  • Page 165 Stitch patterns Practical stitches Buttonholes Decorative stitches Florals 033527.53.04_2014-07_Manual_B580_EN...
  • Page 166 Stitch patterns Cross stitches Satin stitches Ornamental stitches 033527.53.04_2014-07_Manual_B580_EN...
  • Page 167 Stitch patterns Heirloom stitches Novelty Stitches Quilt stitches 033527.53.04_2014-07_Manual_B580_EN...
  • Page 168 Stitch patterns Alphabets Block Double-Block 033527.53.04_2014-07_Manual_B580_EN...
  • Page 169 Stitch patterns Script 033527.53.04_2014-07_Manual_B580_EN...
  • Page 170 Stitch patterns Hiragana Katakana Kanji 033527.53.04_2014-07_Manual_B580_EN...
  • Page 171 Stitch patterns Cyrillic 033527.53.04_2014-07_Manual_B580_EN...
  • Page 172 CM211* FQ394 137.9mm 80.6mm 98.3mm FQ515 FQ600 LJ599 118.5mm 112.6mm 93.2mm LJ600 WM783 WP224 95.7mm 109.1mm 100.4mm WS610 127.3mm Free Standing Lace Basic CutWork Fringes Application * This design has special effects. For more information please go to www.bernina.com/5series 033527.53.04_2014-07_Manual_B580_EN...
  • Page 173 99.3mm 128.1mm FB148 FB323 FB335 101.1mm 64.6mm 102.9mm FB401 FQ227 NV720 125.6mm 66.3mm 93.8mm FQ871 HE428 HG203 132.3mm 75.1mm 105.2mm NA241 NA959* NB209 84.2mm 75.6mm 90.0mm * This design has special effects. For more information please go to www.bernina.com/5series 033527.53.04_2014-07_Manual_B580_EN...
  • Page 174 Motifs NB385 NB481 NB711 86.2mm 123.4mm 88.6mm NB749 WS655 126.5mm 116.5mm 033527.53.04_2014-07_Manual_B580_EN...
  • Page 175 Motifs Floral BD182 FB478 FP246 58.3mm 109.5mm 65.6mm FP814 FQ468 FQ522 88.0mm 115.2mm 56.5mm FQ527 FQ562 FQ722 90.3mm 90.3mm 80.0mm FQ733 FQ808 FQ896 66.5mm 123.9mm 94.7mm FQ905 HE700 WS641 109.9mm 103.1mm 72.6mm 033527.53.04_2014-07_Manual_B580_EN...
  • Page 176 Motifs Lace NX957 FB422* FB423* 97.9mm 52.3mm 132.9mm FB461* HG341 NB467 121.7mm 63.7mm 125.5mm NX696 91.2mm * This design has special effects. For more information please go to www.bernina.com/5series 033527.53.04_2014-07_Manual_B580_EN...
  • Page 177 CK511 CK667* CK738 76.2mm 99.8mm 89.1mm CM013 CM022 CM348 73.4mm 89.1mm 119.0mm CM376* CM433 CM465 100.3mm 167.6mm 52.3mm HE456 NA667 NB302 90.2mm 83.8mm 68.2mm WP192 98.9mm * This design has special effects. For more information please go to www.bernina.com/5series 033527.53.04_2014-07_Manual_B580_EN...
  • Page 178 Motifs Seasons CM287 CM426 FQ748 90.4mm 45.8mm 80.8mm HE543 HE563 HE900 73.4mm 63.3mm 110.3mm HE969 HG177 HG317 84.9mm 50.0mm 79.5mm NA512 76.2mm 033527.53.04_2014-07_Manual_B580_EN...
  • Page 179 Motifs Borders CM473 FQ559 FQ741 31.8mm 136.4mm 26.4mm FQ810 HG455 NA909 23.6mm 137.0mm 100.4mm NB520 NB651 RC768 26.3mm 30.7mm 85.5mm FB436 132.8mm 033527.53.04_2014-07_Manual_B580_EN...
  • Page 180 Motifs Quilting BD501 BD502 BD554 63.5mm 61.5mm 109.9mm BD562 BD563 BD568 63.9mm 89.7mm 109.5mm BD569 BD666 BD669 120.6mm 145.5mm 67.1mm HE960 120.6mm 033527.53.04_2014-07_Manual_B580_EN...
  • Page 181 Motifs Sports LT604 RC244 SP266 88.8mm 88.4mm 75.8mm SP980 SR551 63.2mm 120.3mm 033527.53.04_2014-07_Manual_B580_EN...
  • Page 182 Alphabets Alphabets King Charles Anniversary Swiss Block London Chateau Guinevere Emerald 033527.53.04_2014-07_Manual_B580_EN...
  • Page 183 Index Index Altering winding speed Accessory Attaching Embroidery Embroidery hoop █ █ Presser feet Presser foot █ █ Sewing Presser foot lifter █ █ Standard 7, 8 Seam guide █ █ Storage example Slide-on table █ █ Stitch plate █ Accessory box Audio System Adjusting...
  • Page 184 Index Buttonhole 74-87 Combination 36-39 5-steps, manually Combination repeat █ █ 7-steps, manually Combination subdivider (1) █ █ Adjusting the bead width Combination subdivider (2) █ █ Altering stitch length Deleting single stitch pattern █ █ Automatic 79-82 Deleting the whole combination █...
  • Page 185 126, 127, 137 █ Edit Altering thread brand 134, 146 █ Altering characters And lettering █ █ Altering embroidery motif proportionally By BERNINA 125, 136 █ █ Altering features of embroidery motif Check █ █ Color number Colors █ █...
  • Page 186 Index Selecting 120, 135-136 Programmable pattern end/Securing █ █ Single- or multi-colored 131, 147, 148 Quick reverse █ █ Stick Securing function █ █ Zoom Slide speed control 26, 122 █ █ Start/Stop 26, 122 █ Embroidery template Stitch width and stitch length knob █...
  • Page 187 Index Permanent sewing in reverse Inserting bobbin █ Presser foot indicator █ Presser foot pressure Jump stitches █ Securing █ Security program █ Upper thread tension █ Key to Signs Knob Glossary Stitch length/-width 11, 27 █ Guidelines Material/Thread/Needle size █...
  • Page 188 Index Metallic threads Needle █ Practical stitches 56, 164 █ Mirror image Quilt stitches 92, 166 █ Left/right/down/up 30-31, 34-35, 36-37, 39, 126, 127 Setup Display █ █ Sewing computer 10, 11 █ Monitoring settings Tutorial █ Lower thread indicator █...
  • Page 189 Index Preparation Reset Embroidery 114-121 Deleting user data █ █ Embroidery computer Reset settings █ █ Embroidery module █ Sewing computer 12-25 Reset settings █ Presser foot As guide █ Safety Instructions Attaching/removing █ Changing █ Satin stitch Display 31, 33, 35, 37 █...
  • Page 190 Index Sewing settings 41-43 Stabilizer and interfacing █ Update █ Updating sewing/embroidery computer Standard Accessory 7-8, 112 █ Welcoming text █ Winder speed Start-/Stop-Button 26, 122 █ Sewing Starting to embroider Accessory █ Step stitch Alphabets █ Blind hem █ Stipple quilting Buttonhole 79-85...
  • Page 191 Index Thread cutter Types of lettering Lower thread 11, 15 Altering size █ █ On the head frame 11, 18 Choosing lower case letters █ █ Thread cutter in hook opening 11, 14 Combining █ █ Automatic 11, 26, 42, 122 Correcting the combination █...
  • Page 192 Notes Notes 033527.53.04_2014-07_Manual_B580_EN...
  • Page 193 Imprint Text Herbert Stolz/Susanne Ribi Graphics www.sculpt.ch Pictures Patrice Heilmann, CH-Winterthur Typesetting, Layout Susanne Ribi Copyright 2011 BERNINA International AG, CH-Steckborn 2014/07 EN 033527.53.04 033527.53.04_2014-07_Manual_B580_EN...
  • Page 194 In partnership with...

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