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  • Page 1 BERNINA 735 User Manual...
  • Page 3 Enjoy the creative sewing, embroidering and quilting on your new BERNINA B 735 and keep informed about the various accessories at www.bernina.com. On our homepage you will also find a lot of inspiring sewing instructions, to be downloaded for free.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Slide-on table ............34 BERNINA Quality control ........12 Using the slide-on table ..........34 Welcome to the world of BERNINA ......12 Presser foot ............. 35 Overview Machine ..........14 Adjusting the presser foot position via the knee lifter of the Free Hand System ..........
  • Page 5 Loading stitch patterns from the personal memory ..75 Deleting stitch patterns from the personal memory ..75 System settings ........... 63 Saving stitch patterns on the BERNINA USB stick ..75 Calling up the Tutorial ..........63 Uploading a stitch pattern from the BERNINA USB stick ..................
  • Page 6 10.3 Sewing handlook quilt stitches ........ 114 Overview Decorative Stitches ........93 10.4 Guiding the quilt work freely ........114 Bobbin-Play ............94 BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) ......116 Altering the stitch density ........94 11.1 BSR mode 1 ............116 Sewing cross stitches ..........95 11.2 BSR mode 2 ............
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Choosing the embroidery motif ........124 Creative embroidering ......... 139 Selecting the embroidery file format ......124 15.1 Overview embroidering ........... 139 Embroidery test ............124 15.2 Selecting and changing the embroidery motif ..139 The size of the embroidery motif ........ 124 Embroidering motifs by third-party providers ....
  • Page 8 Administering embroidery motifs ........ 157 Buttonholes ..............179 Saving embroidery motifs in the personal memory ..157 Decorative stitches ............179 Saving the embroidery motif on the BERNINA USB stick Quilt stitches ..............182 ................... 157 Overwriting the embroidery motif in the personal 21.2 Overview Embroidery motifs ........

  • Page 9: Important Safety Instructions

    Do not look directly into the LED lamp with optical instruments (e. g. magnifying glass). • If the LED lamp is damaged or defective, have the LED lamp checked or repaired at your local authorized BERNINA dealer. • Switch off the machine before working in the needle area. •...
  • Page 10 Use only identical replacement parts. See instructions for servicing of double- insulated products. • To lubricate the machine, only use oil recommended by BERNINA. Safety instructions • While operating the machine, all protective inserts must be in place and all covers must be closed.
  • Page 11 Important safety instructions • Do not place any objects on the foot control. • While sewing, guide the fabric gently. Pulling and pushing the fabric can cause needle breakage. • Keep fingers away from all moving parts. • Special care is required in the needle area. •...

  • Page 12: Important Information

    • The latest version of the instruction manual can be downloaded at www.bernina.com Proper use Your BERNINA machine is conceived and designed for private household use. It is intended for sewing fabrics and other materials as described in this instruction manual. Any other use is not considered proper. BERNINA assumes no liability for consequences resulting from improper use.
  • Page 13 Designates a low-risk hazard which can lead to minor or moderate injuries if not avoided. CAUTION Designates a hazard which can lead to material damage if not avoided. NOTICE Tips from BERNINA sewing experts are found next to this symbol.

  • Page 14: My Bernina

    My BERNINA 1.1 Introduction With your BERNINA B 735 you can sew, embroider and quilt. Delicate silk or satin fabrics as well as heavy- weight linen, fleece and denim can be sewn without any problems with this machine. Numerous practical as well as decorative stitches, buttonholes and embroidery motifs are at your disposal.
  • Page 15 Subtle instructions, free sewing patterns and embroidery motifs as well as many new ideas: All this you can find in the weekly blog of BERNINA. Our experts give useful tips and explain step by step how you can achieve the desired result. In the community you can upload your own projects and exchange experiences and ideas with other sewing and embroidering enthusiasts.

  • Page 16: Overview Machine

    My BERNINA 1.4 Overview Machine Overview front controls «Quick Reverse» «Pattern Begin» «Thread Cutter» «Needle Up/Down» «Presser Foot Up/Down» «Upper Multi-function knob» «Start/Stop» «Lower Multi-function knob» «Pattern End» «Needle Left/Right» «Securing»...

  • Page 17: Overview Front

    My BERNINA Overview front Connection for embroidery module Slide speed control Bobbin cover Thread take-up lever cover Connection for accessory (optional accessory) Thread take-up lever Presser foot Fixing screw Needle threader Connection for slide-on table Sewing light Connection for Free Hand System...

  • Page 18: Overview Sideways

    My BERNINA Overview sideways Connection for foot control Power switch PC-connection Connection for power cable Spool holder Magnet holder for touchscreen pen Bobbin winding unit with thread cutter Air vents Swiveling spool holder USB port Handwheel Feed dog up/down...

  • Page 19: Overview - Back Panel

    My BERNINA Overview - Back Panel Connection for Slide-on Table Carry Handle Connection for Darning Hoop Bobbin Winder Pretension BSR Connection Thread Take-Up Lever Connection for Accessory (optional accessory) Thread Guide Air Vents Thread Cutter Thread Guide Feed Dog Bobbin Winding Unit...

  • Page 20: Supplied Accessories

    Overview accessories machine Illustration Name Purpose Dust cover To protect the machine from dust and contamination. BERNINA Accessory Box To store the supplied accessories as well as the optional accessories. Free Hand System (FHS) To raise and lower the presser foot.
  • Page 21 My BERNINA Illustration Name Purpose Touchscreen pen For precise operation of the touch display. Seam ripper To undo seams and to cut buttonholes open. Height compensating tool To level an angled position of the presser foot sole when sliding over thick seams.

  • Page 22: Overview Presser Feet

    My BERNINA Illustration Name Purpose Power cable To connect the machine with the power supply system. Foot control To start and stop the machine. To control the sewing speed. Overview presser feet Supplied standard presser feet Illustration Number Name Purpose...

  • Page 23: Accessory Box

    My BERNINA Accessory box Big Drawer Spool Pin Small Drawer Presser Feet Buttonhole Foot with Slide Presser Foot Holders for 5.5 mm feet Selection of needles...

  • Page 24: Overview User Interface

    My BERNINA 1.6 Overview User Interface Overview functions/visual information «Upper Thread Tension» «Stitch Plate Selection» «Needle Selection» «Feed Dog Up/Down» «Presser foot indicator / presser foot selection» 7 «Bobbin Thread» «Presser Foot Pressure» Overview System settings «Home» «Help» «Setup Program»...

  • Page 25: Overview Selection Menu Sewing

    My BERNINA Overview selection menu sewing «Practical Stitches» «Quilt Stitches» «Decorative Stitches» «Personal Memory» «Alphabets» «History» «Buttonholes» Software operation The touch-sensitive screen can be operated with the finger or stylus. Tap: Short tap of an element. Swipe: Tap an element and swipe quickly on the screen.
  • Page 26 My BERNINA Activate/deactivate functions Figure Element Status Switch Function is activated. Function is deactivated. Icon Function ist deactivated. Function ist activated. Adjust values Illustration Name Purpose Slider control Set the value with the slider control. Reset the value to the default value by tapping the small bullet.

  • Page 27: Needle, Thread, Fabric

    My BERNINA Illustration Name Purpose «Delete» Delete the last character. «Lower Case Show the available letters in lower case letters. Characters» «Upper Case Show the available letters in upper case letters. Characters» «Numbers and Show the available numbers and mathematical Mathematical characters.
  • Page 28 My BERNINA Illustration Needle name Needle description Purpose Leather needle With cutting point For all types of leather, (LR = special point to synthetic leather, 130/705 H LR 90, 100 sew leather) plastic, sheeting. Especially sharp, narrow For micro fiber fabrics Microtex needle point and silk.

  • Page 29: Example For Needle Description

    My BERNINA Illustration Needle name Needle description Purpose Hemstitch double Needle distance: 2.5 For special effects with hemstitch embroidery. needle 130/705 H ZWIHO 100 Needle distance: 3.0 For visible hems in Universal triple needle stretch fabrics, decorative sewing. 130/705 H DRI 80...

  • Page 30: Needle/Thread Combination

    My BERNINA Needle/thread combination The needle/thread combination is correct, when the thread fits perfectly into the long groove and goes easily through the needle eye. The thread can be optimally secured. The thread can break and skipped stitches can occur when there is too much clearance in the long groove and the needle eye.

  • Page 31: Sewing Preparation

    Sewing preparation 2.1 Before using the machine for the first time BERNINA recommends lubricating the hook before using the machine for the first time or after a longer period of non-use. (see page 163) By oiling the hook, the occurrence of unwanted noises in the hook area can be avoided.

  • Page 32: Connection And Switching On

    Authorized BERNINA dealer. The power cable for USA and Canada has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way.

  • Page 33: Attaching The Knee Lifter Of The Free Hand System

    Attaching the knee lifter of the Free Hand System The lateral position of the knee lifter can be adjusted by your local BERNINA Dealer if required. > Insert the knee lifter into the opening at the front side of the machine.

  • Page 34: Switching The Machine On

    Sewing preparation Switching the machine on > Set the Power Switch to «I». 2.4 Foot control Regulating the speed via the foot control Via the foot control the speed can be adjusted infinitely variable. > Press the foot control down carefully to start the machine. >...

  • Page 35: Spool Pin

    Sewing preparation 2.5 Spool pin Swiveling spool pin Installing the spool holder With metallic or other special threads, it is recommend to use the swiveling spool pin. The swiveling spool holder is necessary when several threads are sewn and it can also be used for bobbin winding while sewing.

  • Page 36: Feed Dog

    Sewing preparation > Position the appropriate spool disc on the spool pin so that there is no space between the spool disc and the thread spool. Using a spool net The spool net provides an even unwinding of the thread from the thread spool and prevents the thread from knotting and breaking.

  • Page 37: Presser Foot

    Sewing preparation > Push the Slide-on Freearm Extension Table from the left to the right over the freearm until it engages. > To remove the slide-on table, press the button at the table down and pull the slide-on table over the free arm to the left.

  • Page 38: Selecting The Presser Foot In The User Interface

    Sewing preparation > Push the clamping lever up. > Remove the presser foot. > Guide the new presser foot upwards over the cone. > Press the clamping lever down. Selecting the presser foot in the User Interface After changing the presser foot, a check can be performed to determine whether it is suitable for the selected stitch pattern.

  • Page 39: Adjusting The Presser Foot Pressure

    Sewing preparation > Select the attached presser foot. – When the selected presser foot is suitable, sewing can start. – If the selected presser foot is not suitable for the selected stitch pattern, it can still be selected but the machine is automatically prevented from starting.

  • Page 40: Selecting The Needle In The User Interface

    Sewing preparation Selecting the needle in the User Interface After changing the needle, you can check whether this can be used with the selected stitch plate. > Tap «Needle Selection». > Select the fitted needle. – When the selected needle matches the selected presser foot, sewing can be started. If the selected needle does not match the selected presser foot, there will be an error message when starting the machine and the machine will not sew.

  • Page 41: Needle Stop Up/Down (Permanent)

    Sewing preparation > To position the needle position to the left, push the button «Needle left» (1). > To position the needle position to the right, push the button«Needle right» (2). Needle stop up/down (permanent) > To set the needle stop position permanently, tap «Needle Stop Up/Down». –...

  • Page 42: Selecting The Stitch Plate In The User Interface

    Sewing preparation Selecting the stitch plate in the User Interface After changing the stitch plate, you can check whether this can be used with the selected needle. > Tap «Stitch Plate Selection». > Select the previously fitted stitch plate. – If the selected stitch plate is suitable to be used in combination with the needle, sewing can begin.
  • Page 43 Sewing preparation > Guide the thread downwards again (6). > Guide the thread through the guides (7/8) above the presser foot. > Switch the machine on.
  • Page 44 Sewing preparation > Press the semi-automatic threader lever (9) slightly down, keep pressed and pull the thread to the left beneath the gray threader hook (10). > Guide the thread around the gray threader hook from the left to the right (12). >...

  • Page 45: Threading The Double Needle

    Sewing preparation > Pull the thread beneath the presser foot from back to front over the thread cutter (15) and cut. Threading the double needle Prerequisite: • The double needle is inserted. > Guide the first thread in direction of the arrow on the right side of the tension disc (1). >...

  • Page 46: Threading The Triple Needle

    Sewing preparation Threading the triple needle Prerequisite: • The triple needle is inserted. > Place the foam pad, the thread spool and the appropriate spool disc on the spool holder. > Place the filled bobbin on the swiveling spool holder. >...

  • Page 47: Threading The Bobbin Thread

    Sewing preparation > Pull the excess thread over the thread cutter at the engaging lever (5) and cut. > Push the engaging lever (6) towards the bobbin. – The machine winds and the display to wind the bobbin appears. > Set winding speed. >...
  • Page 48 Sewing preparation > Insert the new bobbin so that the silvery sensor surface is facing the back of the bobbin case. > Pull the thread into the slot (2) from the left. > Pull the thread to the right under the spring (3), then lead the thread under the two thread guides (4) and pull upwards.

  • Page 49: Indicating Fill Level Of Bobbin Thread

    Sewing preparation > When inserting into the machine, hold the bobbin case so the thread guide (5) points upwards. > Insert the bobbin case. > Press onto the center of the bobbin case until it engages. > Pull the thread through the thread cutter (6) and cut. >...

  • Page 50: Setup Program

    Setup Program Setup Program 3.1 Sewing settings Adjusting the upper thread tension Alterations of the upper thread tension in the Setup Program affect all stitch patterns. Individual alteration of the upper thread tension can also be made for currently selected stitches. >...

  • Page 51: Programming The Button "Pattern End

    Setup Program > Tap «Setup Program». > Tap «Sewing settings». > Tap «Programming buttons and icons». > Tap «Programming the Hovering Height of the presser foot». > To adjust the distance between the fabric and the presser foot. Programming the button «Pattern end» The presser foot can be positioned, the thread cut and the automatic securing can be programmed.

  • Page 52: Programming The Button "Thread Cutter

    Setup Program Programming the button «Thread cutter» The automatic securing can be programed before the thread cut takes place. > Tap «Setup Program». > Tap «Sewing settings». > Tap «Programming buttons and icons». > Tap «Programming the button Thread cutter». >...

  • Page 53: Programming The Button "Quick Reverse

    Setup Program Programming the button «Quick reverse» You can choose between «Reverse sewing» and «Stitch-specific reverse sewing». > Tap «Setup Program». > Tap «Sewing settings». > Tap «Programming buttons and icons». > Tap «Programming the button Quick reverse». > To set the stitch-precise reverse sewing, tap «Backstepping». >...

  • Page 54: Embroidery Settings

    When the embroidery motif is opened on the machine, it is always centered to the embroidery hoop. If you want the embroidery motif to be opened in its original position (defined by the BERNINA embroidery software), the function «Centering the embroidery motif»must be activated.

  • Page 55: Calibrating The Embroidery Hoop

    Setup Program Calibrating the embroidery hoop The calibration of the embroidery hoop is the coordination of the needle to the center of the embroidery hoop. Prerequisite: • The Embroidery Module is connected and the embroidery hoop with the appropriate embroidery template is attached.

  • Page 56: Programming The Securing Stitches

    If the embroidery motif is programmed with securing stitches, the securing stitches can be removed in the BERNINA Embroidery Software. The machine recognizes when no securing stitches are programmed and adds them. If no securing stitches are wanted, they can be deactivated.

  • Page 57: Changing The Measuring Unit

    Setup Program > Tap «Thread cut settings». > To deactivate the automatic thread cut before changing a thread, tap the switch in the upper section of the display (1). > To activate the automatic thread cut before changing a thread, tap the switch in the upper section of the display (1) again.

  • Page 58: Monitoring Functions

    Setup Program > Tap the text box above the color settings. > Enter the welcome message. > To use upper-case letters, tap «Upper Case Characters» (standard setting). > To use lower-case letters, tap «Lower Case Characters». > To use figures and mathematical symbols, tap «Numbers and Mathematical Characters». >...

  • Page 59: Activating The Audio Signals

    Selecting a language The User Interface can be programmed in different languages according to the customer's wish because BERNINA provides a wide range of international languages for the customers. Via firmware updates additional languages for the User Interface can be provided.

  • Page 60: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Display

    Setup Program Adjusting the brightness of the display The brightness of the display can be set to meet your individual needs. > Tap «Setup Program». > Tap «Machine Settings». > Tap «Screen Settings». > Adjust the brightness of the display in the upper section of the screen. Adjusting the sewing light You can set the brightness of the sewing light to meet your individual needs.

  • Page 61: Back To Default Setting

    Setup Program > Touch the crosses in sequence using the touchscreen pen. Back to default setting ATTENTION: Using this function will delete all individually made settings. > Tap «Setup Program». > Tap «Machine Settings». > Tap «Factory Setting». > To restore all default settings for sewing, tap «Default setting sewing» and confirm. >...

  • Page 62: Deleting Motifs On The Bernina Usb Stick

    Setup Program Deleting motifs on the BERNINA USB Stick When motifs which won't be needed anymore are saved on the BERNINA USB Stick, the stick can be connected to the machine and the data can be deleted. > Insert the BERNINA USB stick into the USB port of the machine.

  • Page 63: Reviewing The Total Number Of Stitches

    The contact details for your specialized BERNINA dealer can be entered. > Tap «Setup Program». > Tap «Machine Settings». > Tap «Information». > To enter the dealer data, tap «Dealer Data». > To enter the name of your specialized BERNINA dealer, tap «Name».

  • Page 64: Saving Service Data

    > To enter the address of the specialized BERNINA dealer, tap «Address». > To enter the telephone number of the specialized BERNINA dealer, tap «Phone Number». > To enter the website or e-mail address of the specialized BERNINA dealer, tap «E-mail Address». Saving Service data The service data regarding the current status of the machine can be saved on a USB stick and consequently provided to the specialized BERNINA dealer.

  • Page 65: System Settings

    System settings System settings 4.1 Calling up the Tutorial The Tutorial gives information and explanations, covering various aspects of sewing, embroidering and the different stitches. > Tap «Tutorial». > Select the desired topic in order to view information. 4.2 Calling up the Creative Consultant The Creative Consultant provides information about decision support concerning sewing projects.

  • Page 66: Creative Sewing

    The default setting of the upper thread tension is set automatically as soon as a stitch pattern or an embroidery motif is selected. The upper thread tension is set optimally at the BERNINA factory and the machine has been tested. Metrosene-/Seralon thread size 100/2 (Company Mettler, Switzerland) is used for upper and bobbin thread.

  • Page 67: Editing Stitch Patterns

    Creative sewing When of using other types of sewing or embroidery threads, the optimal tension may vary. Therefore it may be necessary to adjust the upper thread tension according to the sewing or embroidering project as well as the desired stitch pattern or the embroidery motif individually. The higher the upper thread tension, the tighter the upper thread which means that the bobbin thread is pulled up to the top of the fabric.

  • Page 68: Correcting The Balance

    Creative sewing > To call up other setting options, tap «Stitch length» (1). Correcting the balance Different fabrics, threads and stabilizers can affect the programmed stitch patterns so that they cannot be sewn out correctly. The electronic balance can correct these deviation and the stitch pattern can be adjusted optimally to the selected fabric.

  • Page 69: Mirror Image Of Stitch Patterns

    Creative sewing > Tap «Pattern Repeat». > Enter the required number of stitch patterns. > Tap «Confirm». Mirror image of stitch patterns > Select a stitch pattern or alphabet. > Tap «i-Dialog». > To mirror the stitch pattern from left to right, tap «Mirror Image Left/Right». >...

  • Page 70: Permanent Quick Reverse

    Individual stitch pattern within the combination Creating Stitch pattern combinations In the Combi-mode stitch patterns and alphabets can be combined according to your wish. By combining any alphabet letters, the logo BERNINA can be created. > Tap «Combination Mode/Single Mode».

  • Page 71: Saving A Stitch Pattern Combination

    Creative sewing > Select the desired stitch patterns. > To get back to the Single Mode, tap «Combination Mode/Single Mode» again. Saving a stitch pattern combination To use an individually created stitch pattern combinations again, they can be saved in the folder «Personal Memory».

  • Page 72: Deleting A Stitch Pattern Combination

    Creative sewing Deleting a stitch pattern combination > Create a stitch pattern combination. > Tap «i-Dialog». > Tap «Edit Entire Combination». > Tap «Delete». > Tap «Confirm». Editing a single stitch pattern > Create a stitch pattern combination. > To select a single stitch pattern, tap the desired position  (1) within the stitch pattern combination. >...

  • Page 73: Adding A Single Stitch Pattern

    Creative sewing > Tap «i-Dialog». > Tap «Delete». Adding a single stitch pattern The new stitch pattern is always inserted after the selected stitch pattern. > Create a stitch pattern combination. > To select a single stitch pattern, tap the desired position  (1) within the stitch pattern combination. >...

  • Page 74: Mirroring A Stitch Pattern Combination

    Creative sewing > Tap «Stitch Width» (3). > Tap «Adjust Width within Combination» (4). – The widths of all of the stitch patterns are adapted to the width of the widest stitch pattern in the combination Furthermore, the length and width of the stitch pattern combination are increased or decreased proportionally.

  • Page 75: Stitch Pattern Combination Subdivider 2

    Creative sewing > Tap «Edit Combination at Cursor Position». > Tap «Combination Subdivider (1)». Stitch pattern combination Subdivider 2 A stitch pattern combination can be interrupted at various sections. The interruption is placed beneath the cursor. > Create a stitch pattern combination. >...

  • Page 76: Administering Stitch Patterns

    Creative sewing > To repeat the stitch pattern combination, tap «Pattern Repeat» 1x. > To repeat the stitch pattern combination up to 9x, tap «Pattern Repeat» again. > To deactivate the pattern repeat, tap and hold «Pattern Repeat» or tap «Clear Settings». 5.6 Administering stitch patterns Saving settings of stitch patterns >...

  • Page 77: Loading Stitch Patterns From The Personal Memory

    > To delete the stitch pattern, tap «Confirm». Saving stitch patterns on the BERNINA USB stick On the BERNINA USB stick stitch patterns, also those which have been individually edited, can be saved. > Select a stitch pattern or alphabet.

  • Page 78: Deleting Stitch Patterns From The Bernina Usb Stick

    Creative sewing > Tap «Increasing/Decreasing the display size» (1). > Insert the BERNINA USB stick into the USB port of the machine. > Tap «USB Stick». > Select the desired stitch pattern. Deleting stitch patterns from the BERNINA USB stick > Tap «Personal Memory».

  • Page 79: Height Compensation Of Uneven Layers

    Creative sewing 5.8 Height Compensation of uneven layers If the presser foot is at an angle when sewing over a thick seam, the feed dog cannot grip the fabric and the sewing project cannot be sewn out properly. > Place 1 – 3 compensating plates as required from the back of the presser foot close to the needle to level the fabric layer.

  • Page 80: Practical Stitches

    Practical stitches Practical stitches 6.1 Overview Practical Stitches Stitch Stitch Name Description patterns number Straight stitch To join seams, for topstitching and basting. Zigzag To finish edges, to sew elastic seams, to sew on lace inserts and elastics. Vari-overlock For finishing edges, sewing together and simultaneously finishing elastic fabrics.
  • Page 81 Practical stitches Super stretch stitch For highly stretch open seams. Gathering stitch For gathering with rubber threads and for flat joining seams on medium- weight fabrics. Stretch overlock For simultaneously sewing together and finishing elastic fabrics, as well as for flat joining seams.

  • Page 82: Sewing Straight Stitch

    Practical stitches Large fly stitch For reinforcing pocket openings, zippers and slits in medium-weight to thick fabrics. Small fly stitch For reinforcing pocket openings, zippers and slits in fine to medium-weight fabrics. Narrow blind stitch For blind hems and shell edging in light, fine and soft fabrics.

  • Page 83: Securing With The Automatic Securing Program

    Practical stitches 6.3 Securing with the automatic Securing Program Due to a determined number of 6 stitches sewn forwards and 6 stitches sewn in reverse, the securing is regular. Prerequisite: • The Reverse Pattern Foot #1 is fitted. > Tap «Practical Stitches». >...

  • Page 84: Sewing Both Sides Of The Zipper From Bottom To Top

    Practical stitches > Tap «Practical Stitches». > Select Straight stitch No. 1. > Sew the seam up to where the zipper starts. > Sew the securing stitches. > Close the zipper length with long stitches. > Finish the seam allowances. > Iron the seam. >...

  • Page 85: Sewing Triple Straight Stitch

    Practical stitches > Start sewing in the center of the seam at the end of the zipper. > Sew diagonally along the edge of the zipper coils. > Sew the first side (1) from bottom to top. > Stop in front of the zipper pull with needle position down. >...

  • Page 86: Sewing Triple Zig Zag

    Practical stitches 6.7 Sewing Triple zig zag In firm fabrics, particularly for denim fabrics, deckchair covers, awnings. Hems on items that are frequently washed. Finish the seam edges first. > Fit the Reverse Pattern Foot #1. > Tap «Practical Stitches». > Select Triple zigzag No. 7. 6.8 Manual darning Used for darning holes or worn areas in all fabric types.
  • Page 87 Practical stitches > Sew from the left to the right, guide the fabric evenly by hand without using pressure. > Move in curves when changing the direction to avoid holes and thread breakage. > Work the edges in irregular lengths so that the thread is better spread over the fabric. >...

  • Page 88: Automatic Darning

    Practical stitches > Sew another loose row. 6.9 Automatic darning The Simple darning program No. 22 is particularly suitable for quick darning of worn areas or tears. It is recommended to use fine material as a backing for the worn and damaged areas or to stick an adhesive interlining.

  • Page 89: Reinforced Darning, Automatic

    Practical stitches 6.10 Reinforced darning, automatic The Reinforced darning program No. 23 is particularly suitable for quick darning of worn areas or tears. The Reinforced darning program No. 23 replaces the longitudinal threads in all fabrics. If the Darning Program does not cover the whole worn or damaged area, it is recommended to reposition the work and the sew the Darning Program again.

  • Page 90: Sewing Double Overlock

    Practical stitches Zigzag No. 2 is suitable for all fabrics. It can also be used for elastic seams as well as for decorative work. Use darning thread for fine materials. When sewing satin stitch, it is recommended to select a dense short the zig zag at a stitch length of 0.3 – 0.7 mm.

  • Page 91: Wide Edgestitching

    Practical stitches > Select the left-hand needle position at the desired distance to the edge. 6.14 Wide edgestitching > Fit the Reverse Pattern Foot #1. > Tap «Practical Stitches». > Select Straight stitch No. 1. > Guide the edge along the presser foot or at a distance of 1–2.5 cm along the marks on the stitch plate. >...

  • Page 92: Sewing Hem Edges

    Practical stitches > Guide the folded edge along the seam guide. 6.16 Sewing hem edges When using the Blindstitch Foot #5, it is recommended to set the needle position to the far left or right. With the Reverse Pattern Foot #1 and the Edgestitch Foot #10, all needle positions are possible. >...

  • Page 93: Sewing Visible Hems

    Practical stitches For invisible hems in medium to heavy weight cotton, wool and blended materials. Prerequisite: • The fabric edges are finished. > Fit the Blindstitch Foot #5. > Tap «Practical Stitches». > Select Blind stitch No. 9. > Fold the fabric back over the right side of the fabric to expose the overcast edge. >...

  • Page 94: Sewing Flat Joining Seams

    Practical stitches 6.19 Sewing flat joining seams The flat joining seam is especially suitable for long-pile or thick materials such as terrycloth, felt or leather. > Fit the Reverse Pattern Foot #1. > Tap «Practical Stitches». > Select Stretch overlock No. 13. > Overlap the fabric edges. >...

  • Page 95: Decorative Stitches

    Decorative stitches Decorative stitches 7.1 Overview Decorative Stitches Easier or more difficult decorative stitches come into their own depending on the type of fabric. • Decorative stitches which are programmed with simple straight stitches are particularly appropriate for lightweight materials, e. g. Decorative stitchNo. 101. •...

  • Page 96: Bobbin-Play

    Decorative stitches 7.2 Bobbin-Play The bobbin can be filled with 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 97: Sewing Cross Stitches

    Decorative stitches > Tap «i-Dialog». > Tap «Altering the Pattern Length/Stitch Density». > Set the stitch density (1). 7.4 Sewing cross stitches Cross stitch embroidery is a traditional technique and an addition to the other decorative stitches. If the cross stitches are sewn on fabrics with a linen structure, they look as if they were hand-stitched. When cross stitches are sewn with embroidery yarn, the stitch pattern appears fuller.

  • Page 98: Pintucks

    Decorative stitches 7.5 Pintucks Pintucks Pintucks are narrow stitched folds which are normally sewn on the fabric before cutting out the pieces for garments or other sewing projects. They are suitable for embellishing or in combination with other heirloom embroidery techniques. The use of Pintuck Feet can simplify this technique considerably. This technique reduces the size of the fabric.

  • Page 99: Working With Cord

    Decorative stitches Pintuck foot Number Description # 32 (optional accessory) 7 grooves For light to medium-weight fabrics. In combination with the 2 mm double needle # 33 (optional accessory) 9 grooves For very light fabrics (without extra cord). In combination with the 1 or 1.6 mm twin needle # 46C (optional accessory) 5 grooves...

  • Page 100: Sewing Pintucks

    Decorative stitches > Make sure that the cord slides through the thread slot of the bobbin cover. > Place the spool on the spool holder. > Check that the cord runs smoothly. > If the thread doesn't glide smoothly at the hook cover, leave the hook cover open. >...

  • Page 101: Alphabets

    Alphabets Alphabets 8.1 Overview Alphabet Block, Outline, and Script lettering, as well as Cyrillic can be sewn in two different sizes. Block, Outline, and Script lettering, as well as Cyrillic can also be sewn in lower-case letters. For a perfect stitch formation, it is recommended to use the same thread color for upper and bobbin threads. The fabric can be reinforced with embroidery stabilizer on the wrong side.
  • Page 102 Alphabets > To open the extended Enter Mode, tap «Increasing/Decreasing the display size» (1). > Select the letter. > To use upper-case letters, tap «Upper Case Characters» (standard setting). > To use lower-case letters, tap «Lower Case Characters». > To use figures and mathematical symbols, tap «Numbers and Mathematical Characters». >...

  • Page 103: Buttonholes

    Buttonholes 9.1 Overview Buttonholes To create the correct buttonhole for every button, every purpose and for every garment, your BERNINA B 735 provides a considerable collection of buttonholes. The corresponding button can be sewn on automatically. Eyelets can also be sewn.

  • Page 104: Making Use Of The Height Compensation Tool

    Buttonholes Eyelet with small zigzag Openings for cords or narrow ribbons and for decorative work. Eyelet with straight stitch Openings for cords or narrow ribbons and for decorative work. Heirloom buttonhole For handlook stitching effects on clothes and handicrafts on light to medium- weight fabrics.

  • Page 105: Marking Buttonholes

    Buttonholes > Insert the compensation plate carefully from the side. 9.4 Marking buttonholes > For the buttonholes to be sewn manually, mark the position and the length on the fabric using chalk or a water-soluble pen. > For the buttonholes to be sewn automatically, mark the complete length of 1 buttonhole on the fabric using chalk or a water-soluble pen.

  • Page 106: Cord

    Buttonholes > For keyhole and round buttonholes mark the lenght of the bead with chalk or a water-soluble pen on the fabric. For any subsequent buttonholes mark the starting point. The length of the keyhole is sewn additionally. 9.5 Cord Using cord with the Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A The cord reinforces and enhences the buttonhole and is particularly suitable for the Standard buttonhole No. 51.

  • Page 107: Using Cord With The Buttonhole Foot #3

    Buttonholes > Pull the cord ends into the slits. > Lower the buttonhole foot with slide. > Sew the buttonhole in the usual manner. > Pull the cord loop until the loop disappears in the bartack. > Pull the ends of the cord through to the wrong side of the fabric (using a hand stitching-needle), knot or secure with stitches.

  • Page 108: Sewing A Test Sample

    Buttonholes > Lower the Buttonhole Foot. > Sew the buttonhole in the usual manner. > Pull the cord loop until the loop disappears in the bartack. > Pull the cord ends with the sewing needle to the back and knot or secure them. 9.6 Sewing a test sample Always sew a test sample of the buttonhole on the same fabric: It is recommended to use the same stabilizer and to select the same buttonhole.

  • Page 109: Determining The Buttonhole Length With The Buttonhole Foot With Slide #3A

    Buttonholes > Tap «Buttonhole Slit Width». > To adjust the desired width of the buttonhole slit, turn the Upper Multi-function knob or the «Lower Multi-function knob». 9.8 Determining the buttonhole length with the Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A The button can be placed in the yellow circle in the left section of the display. The yellow circle can be enlarged or downsized by turning the «Upper/Lower Mulitfunction knobs»...

  • Page 110: Sewing A Buttonhole Automatically

    Buttonholes 9.10 Sewing a buttonhole automatically When the Buttonhole foot with slide #3A is used, the length of the buttonhole is measured automatically by the lens on the presser foot. The buttonhole will be exactly duplicated and the machine switches to the next step automatically when the maximum length is reached.

  • Page 111: Programming The Heirloom Buttonhole

    Buttonholes 9.11 Programming the Heirloom buttonhole Prerequisite: • The Buttonhole foot with slide #3A is fitted. > Tap «Buttonholes». > Select Heirloom buttonhole No. 63. > Sew the required length of the buttonhole. > To program the length, push the button «Quick Reverse». –...

  • Page 112: Sewing The Manual 5-Step Buttonhole

    Buttonholes > Step 6 appears by tapping «Scroll down». – The machine sews the lower bartack and stops automatically. > Step 7 appears by tapping «Scroll down». – The machine secures and stops automatically. 9.13 Sewing the manual 5-step buttonhole The length of the buttonhole is determined manually when sewing. The bartack, eye and securing stitches are preprogrammed.

  • Page 113: Cutting The Buttonhole Open With The Seam Ripper

    Buttonholes 9.14 Cutting the buttonhole open with the seam ripper > Place a pin in each end of the buttonhole to avoid accidental cutting into ends of buttonhole. > Cut the buttonhole from both ends to the middle. 9.15 Cutting open buttonholes with the buttonhole cutter (optional accessory) >...

  • Page 114: Sewing Eyelets

    Buttonholes Adjusting the thread shank For buttons on thicker fabrics, increase the thread shank = the distance between the button and the fabric. Buttons sewn on thin fabrics or buttons for decorative purposes only are stitched without a «thread shank». NOTICE! The adjustment of the thread shank is only possible when using the Button Sew-On Foot_#18.

  • Page 115: Quilting

    Quilting 10 Quilting 10.1 Overview Quilt Stitches Stitch Stitch Name Description pattern number No. 1301 Quilting, securing To secure at the sewing start and sewing end program with short forward stitches. No. 1302 Quilting, straight stitch For machine quilting using a straight stitch with a 3 mm stitch length.

  • Page 116: Sewing Handlook Quilt Stitches

    Quilting > Press the foot control. – The machine sews 6 stitches forward automatically when sewing is started. > Sew the seam in the desired length. > Push the button «Quick Reverse». – The machine sews 6 stitches forward automatically and stops automatically at the end of the Securing Program.
  • Page 117 Quilting Free-motion quilting and darning are based on the same free-motion principles. With stipple quilting, entire areas of the fabric are filled with quilt stitches. The single lines of stitching are rounded and must not cross each other. • Quilting gloves with rubber nubs make it easier to guide the fabric. •...

  • Page 118: Bernina Stitch Regulator (Bsr)

    BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) 11 BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) The BERNINA Stitch regulator equalizes the stitch length which results of the free movement of the fabric while free-motion sewing - a sewing technique which grows more and more popular. When free-motion sewing with the BSR presser foot, every stitch is equally long and the stitch formation is perfectly regular.

  • Page 119: Changing The Presser Foot Sole

    BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) > Insert the cable of the BSR Foot into the connection (1). > Switch the machine on. – The BSR display opens and the BSR1 Mode is activated. Changing the presser foot sole NOTICE The lens of the BSR presser foot is dirty The machine doesn't recognize the BSR presser foot.

  • Page 120: Securing

    BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) Prerequisite: • The Slide-on Freearm Extension Table has been fitted. • The knee lifter of the Free Hand System is attached. > Lower the feed dog. > Select the desired BSR Mode. > To lower the presser foot, push the button «Start/Stop» or press the foot control.

  • Page 121: Securing In Bsr2 Mode

    BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) Securing in BSR2 Mode Prerequisite: • The BSR Presser Foot is fitted and connected to the machine. • The BSR display opens and a BSR2 Mode is active. > Lower the presser foot. > Tap «i-Dialog».

  • Page 122: My Bernina Embroidery

    My BERNINA Embroidery 12 My BERNINA Embroidery 12.1 Overview Embroidery module Embroidery arm Guide rails for the machine Coupling for securing the hoop Connection to the machine 12.2 Supplied accessories Embroidery module Overview accessory Embroidery module Illustration Name Purpose Drop-shaped Embroidery Foot For embroidering, darning and free-motion quilting.
  • Page 123 My BERNINA Embroidery Illustration Name Purpose Medium embroidery hoop To embroider medium-sized embroidery motifs up to 100 x 130 mm (3.94 × 5.12 in). Including the template for precise fabric positioning. Small embroidery hoop To embroider small embroidery motifs up to 72 × 50 mm (2.83 ×...

  • Page 124: Overview User Interface

    My BERNINA Embroidery 12.3 Overview User Interface Overview functions/visual information «Upper Thread Tension» «Stitch Plate Selection» «Needle Selection» «Feed Dog Up/Down» «Presser foot indicator / presser foot selection» 7 «Bobbin Thread» «Hoop Indicator/Select Hoop» Overview System settings «Home» «Help» «Setup Program»...

  • Page 125: Overview Selection Menu Embroidery

    My BERNINA Embroidery Overview Selection menu embroidery «Selection» «Color Information» «Edit» «Embroidery» 12.4 Important Embroidery information Upper thread A good quality thread (brand manufacturer) is essential for embroidery so that the embroidery is not affected negatively because of poor thread or thread breakage.

  • Page 126: Choosing The Embroidery Motif

    Selecting the embroidery file format In order that embroidery motifs can be read by the BERNINA embroidery machine, they must be created by the BERNINA Embroidery Software and exported as .EXP file. Besides the actual embroidery file, a .BMP file and an .INFfile are generated additionally.

  • Page 127: Underlay Stitches

    My BERNINA Embroidery 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.

  • Page 128: Connecting Stitches

    My BERNINA Embroidery Connecting stitches Long stitches which are used to get from one part of the motif to the next. Before and after the connecting stitch securing stitches are sewn. Connecting stitches are trimmed.

  • Page 129: Embroidering Preparation

    Embroidering preparation 13 Embroidering preparation 13.1 Attaching the Module Transporting the embroidery module NOTICE Damage to the embroidery module connection and machine. > Remove the embroidery module before transporting the machine. Prerequisite: • The slide-on table must not be attached. >...

  • Page 130: Preparing The Machine

    All embroidery motifs can either be embroidered as-is or they can be changed by using the various functions. You can find all embroidery motifs at the end of the instruction manual. Furthermore, embroidery motifs from the Personal Memory or from the BERNINA USB stick can be loaded. > Tap «Home».

  • Page 131: Selecting The Presser Foot In The User Interface

    Embroidering preparation > Push the clamping lever up. > Remove the presser foot. > Insert the embroidery foot from below into the bracket. > Press the clamping lever down. Selecting the presser foot in the User Interface After having fitted the appropriate embroidery foot (Embroidery Foot #26, supplied accessory) it can be selected and saved on the machine.

  • Page 132: Selecting The Embroidery Needle In The User Interface

    Embroidering preparation > Loosen the fixing screw of the needle using the screwdriver gray Torx. > Pull the needle down. > Hold the new needle with the flat side to the back. > Insert the needle as far as it will go. >...

  • Page 133: Attaching The Stitch Plate

    Embroidering preparation > Tap «Needle Information». > Select the needle type (1) of the fitted needle. > Select the needle type (2) of the fitted needle. Attaching the stitch plate The stitch plate (CutWork/Straight, supplied accessory) has a small needle hole in the needle insertion area. The thread is pulled in and knotted optimally which results in an optimized stitching result.

  • Page 134: Selecting The Stitch Plate In The User Interface

    Embroidering preparation Selecting the stitch plate in the User Interface After changing the stitch plate, you can check whether this can be used with the selected needle. > Tap «Stitch Plate Selection». > Select the previously fitted stitch plate. – If the selected stitch plate is suitable to be used in combination with the needle, sewing can begin.

  • Page 135: Tear-Away Stabilizers

    Embroidering preparation Prerequisite: • The embroidery motif is selected. > Tap «Hoop Indicator/Select Hoop». – The machine selects the optimal embroidery hoop according to the size of the embroidery motif automatically. If the pre-set embroidery hoop would not be available, another desired embroidery hoop can be selected.

  • Page 136: Using Paper-Backed Adhesive Stabilizer

    Embroidering preparation Using paper-backed adhesive stabilizer Paper-backed adhesive stabilizers are intended to be used for fabrics such as jersey and silk as well as for embroidery projects which are not suited to be hooped in the embroidery hoop. > Place the stabilizer in the hoop, so that the paper side is up. >...

  • Page 137: Attaching The Hoop

    Embroidering preparation > Place the template in the inner hoop, so the BERNINA logo is at the front edge at the arrow mark until it clicks into place. > Place the material under the inner hoop. > Line up the marked center point on the center of the template.

  • Page 138: Overview Embroidery Functions

    Embroidering preparation Overview Embroidery functions «Center Embroidery Hoop to Needle» «Grid On/Off» «Move Hoop to the Back» «Center Motif» «Move Hoop to the Left» «Virtual Positioning» Center the needle to the embroidery hoop Relocating the embroidery hoop facilitates threading when the needle is close to the embroidery hoop. >...

  • Page 139: Grid On/Off

    Embroidering preparation > Tap «Move Hoop to the Left». > Tap «Home». > Tap «Sewing Mode». Grid on/off When the center of the hoop and the grid are displayed, the embroidery motif can be positioned more exactly. > Tap «Hoop Indicator/Select Hoop». >...

  • Page 140: Setup Program

    Setup Program 14 Setup Program 14.1 Adjusting the embroidery settings in the Setup Program Further information about this topic (see page 52).

  • Page 141: Creative Embroidering

    Creative embroidering 15 Creative embroidering 15.1 Overview embroidering Embroidery time/Embroidery Motif Size «i-Dialog» Scaling up, downsizing and moving the Embroidery motif layers embroidery motif view Area to be embroidered 15.2 Selecting and changing the embroidery motif > Tap «Selection». > Tap «Load Embroidery Motif». >...

  • Page 142: Editing The Embroidery Motif

    Creative embroidering 15.5 Editing the embroidery motif Overview Editing embroidery motif «Move View» «Mirror Image Left/Right» «Relocating a stitch pattern» «Mirror Image Up/Down» «Zoom Out» «Duplicating» «Zoom In» «Delete» «Relocating a stitch pattern» «Check Embroidery Motif Size» «Rotate Embroidery Motif» «Group Embroidery Motifs»...

  • Page 143: Moving The Embroidery Motif In Enlarged View

    Creative embroidering > To activate «Move View», tap «Zoom In». – «Move View» is activated (dark gray). > Move the view of the embroidery motif. – The embroidery position is not altered. > To get back to the Edit Mode, tap «Zoom Out». Moving the embroidery motif in enlarged view The view of the embroidery motif can be moved.

  • Page 144: Rotating Motif

    Creative embroidering Rotating motif > Select an embroidery motif. > Tap «i-Dialog». > Tap «Rotate Embroidery Motif». > Turn the «Upper Multi-function knob» or the «Lower Multi-function knob» to the right to rotate the embroidery motif clockwise. > Turn the «Upper Multi-function knob» or the «Lower Multi-function knob» to the left to rotate the embroidery motif counter-clockwise.

  • Page 145: Altering The Embroidery Motif Size Disproportionally

    Creative embroidering Altering the embroidery motif size disproportionally Enlargements or reductions of the motif size up to maximum 20% achieve the best results. If the motif size is to be altered by more than 20%, the motif should be adapted in a separate embroidery software and then reloaded onto the machine.

  • Page 146: Changing The Stitch Type

    Creative embroidering Changing the stitch type If the satin stitches are too long, they can be changed to step stitches. > Select an embroidery motif. > Tap «i-Dialog». > Tap «Alter Stitch Type/Stitch Density». > Touch the switch in the upper section of the display (1) to change the satin stitch to the step stitch. >...

  • Page 147: Deleting An Embroidery Motif

    Creative embroidering > Tap «Check Embroidery Motif Size». check – The embroidery hoop travels all the way until the needle is at the position as it is indicated in the display. > To select the desired corner of the embroidery motif, tap the respective arrow. –...
  • Page 148 Creative embroidering If the grouping of a embroidery motif has been canceled, i.e. the embroidery motif has been broken down into different elements/colors, the colors are no longer combined for new groupings. With alphabets, the length of the connecting stitches must first be set to 1 in the setup. The cancellation of the group then works for all letters.

  • Page 149: Pinpoint Placement

    Creative embroidering > Tap «Group». – All embroidery motifs are added to the embroidery motif group. > Select the embroidery motif group. > Tap «Ungroup». – The grouping is canceled. 15.6 Pinpoint placement Positioning of grid points This function allows the exact positioning of the embroidery motif on the fabric in an easy way. The positioning points can be placed in the grid.

  • Page 150: Free Point Positioning

    Creative embroidering > To confirm the changed position, tap «Save Position». – The point changes color and is set. The embroidery motif is adjusted accordingly. > To reset the changes and revert to the default settings, tap «Reset Pinpoint Placement». Free point positioning This function allows the exact positioning of the embroidery motif on the fabric in an easy way.

  • Page 151: Combining Embroidery Motifs

    Creative embroidering > To reset the changes and revert to the default settings, tap «Reset Pinpoint Placement». 15.7 Combining embroidery motifs Combining embroidery motifs In the Combi-mode several embroidery motifs can be combined. > Select an embroidery motif. > Tap «Add Embroidery Motif». >...

  • Page 152: Duplicating A Combination

    Creative embroidering > Tap «Duplicating». – The embroidery motif (1) is duplicated (2). Duplicating a combination When a combination is duplicated, the individual embroidery motifs cannot be selected anymore. > Select an embroidery motif. > Tap «Add Embroidery Motif». > Select another embroidery motif. >...

  • Page 153: Creating Words/Sentences

    Creative embroidering Embroidery motif Name Curly Drifter Childs Play Russian Textbook Creating words/sentences Lettering is always embroidered in one color. To embroider single letters or single words in another color, every letter or every word has to be selected individually and placed in the area to be embroidered. Lettering can be positioned within the hoop as you like.

  • Page 154: Editing Words/Sentences

    Creative embroidering > Tap «Hoop Indicator/Select Hoop». > Select the hoop. > To get back to the Edit Mode, tap, «Hoop Indicator/Select Hoop» again. Editing words/sentences > Tap «i-Dialog». > To rotate the embroidery motif, tap «Rotate Embroidery Motif» adjust the angle of rotation with the Multifunction Knobs.

  • Page 155: Changing The Colors Of The Embroidery Motif

    Creative embroidering 15.9 Changing the colors of the embroidery motif Overview changing the color «Color indication» «Altering color/brand» Preview for selected color «Color Information» «Assign Thread Brand» Changing the colors > Select an embroidery motif. > Tap «Color Information». > To change a color, tap «Altering color/brand» next to the color to be changed. >...

  • Page 156: Embroidering The Embroidery Motif

    Creative embroidering 15.10 Embroidering the embroidery motif Overview Embroidery menu «Basting» «Reduce Color Changes» «Move Hoop» «Multi-colored Embroidery Motif On/Off» «Embroidery Sequence Control» «Color indication» «Cut Connecting Stitches» Adding basting stitches The basting stitches can be embroidered along the embroidery motif. This gives the fabric and embroidery stabilizer a better hold.

  • Page 157: Embroidery Sequence Control When Thread Breaks

    Creative embroidering Embroidery sequence control when thread breaks If the thread breaks, the needle can be repositioned in the embroidery motif using the function Embroidery Sequence Control. > Select an embroidery motif. > Tap «Embroidery». > Tap «Embroidery Sequence Control». –...

  • Page 158: Color Indication

    Creative embroidering > Tap «Multi-colored Embroidery Motif On/Off». – The embroidery motif is embroidered in one color. Color indication Every color of the embroidery motif can be selected individually. The hoop moves to the first stitch of the current color. The currently active color can be embroidered individually or in another sequence. >...

  • Page 159: Administering Embroidery Motifs

    > Edit the embroidery motif. > Tap «Selection». > Tap «Save Embroidery Motif». – The embroidery motif to be saved is outlined in yellow. > Insert the BERNINA USB stick into the USB port of the machine. > Tap «USB Stick». > Tap «Confirm».

  • Page 160: Overwriting The Embroidery Motif In The Personal Memory

    > Tap «Save Embroidery Motif». – The embroidery motif to be saved is outlined in yellow. > Insert the BERNINA USB stick into the USB port of the machine. > Tap «USB Stick». > Select the embroidery motif which is to be overwritten.

  • Page 161: Loading An Embroidery Motif From The Personal Memory

    > Select an embroidery motif. Loading an embroidery motif from the BERNINA USB stick > Tap «Selection». > Insert the BERNINA USB stick into the USB port of the machine. > Tap «USB Stick». > Select a personal embroidery motif.

  • Page 162: Deleting An Embroidery Motif From The Bernina Usb Stick

    Deleting an embroidery motif from the BERNINA USB stick > Tap «Selection». > Tap «Delete». > Insert the BERNINA USB stick into the USB port of the machine. > Tap «USB Stick». > Select the embroidery motif which is to be deleted.

  • Page 163: Embroidery

    Embroidery 16 Embroidery 16.1 Embroidering via the button «Start/Stop» In case of a power cut the embroidery process is interrupted. After the restart the machine goes to the position which was embroidered last. > Push the button «Start/Stop» until the embroidery machine starts. –...

  • Page 164: Embroidering Via The Foot Control

    Embroidery > Adjust the upper thread tension. > Tap the yellow-outlined icon on the right side to reset the alterations to the default setting. > Tap the yellow-outlined icon on the left side to reset the alteration to default setting in the Setup Program.

  • Page 165: Care And Maintenance

    For reasons of safety, it is also recommended to save data and settings on a BERNINA USB stick before the firmware update is started. If personal data and settings should get lost during a firmware update, they can be transferred to the machine again afterwards.

  • Page 166: Recovering Saved Data

    If personal data and settings after a software update are not available anymore, they can be transferred to the machine again afterwards. > Insert the BERNINA USB stick providing the saved data and settings into the USB port of the machine. > Tap «Setup Program».

  • Page 167: Cleaning The Hook

    Care and maintenance > Lower feed dog. > Remove the stitch plate. Dust and thread residues inside the machine NOTICE Damage to mechanical and electronic components. > Use a brush or a soft cloth. > Do not use compressed air spray. >...

  • Page 168: Lubricating The Hook

    > Insert the bobbin case. Lubricating the hook Lubricating the hook can prevent the occurrence of unwanted noises in the hook area. BERNINA recommends lubricating the hook in the following cases: • Before using the machine for the first time •...
  • Page 169 > Clean the hook race with a brush and a soft cloth. Do not use any sharp objects. > Add one drop of BERNINA oil down into the hook race. > Add one drop of oil into each of the two oil depots so that the felts are damp, and make sure that the red-marked surface of the hook sleeve remains free of oil.

  • Page 170: Cleaning The Thread Catcher

    Care and maintenance Cleaning the thread catcher > Tap «Setup Program». > Tap «Machine Settings». > Tap «Maintenance/Updates». > Tap «Cleaning the thread catcher». > Clean the thread catcher according to the instructions on the display.

  • Page 171: Errors And Faults

    Errors and faults 18 Errors and faults 18.1 Error messages Message on the display Cause Solution Stitch number unknown. > Check the entry and enter the new number. The stitch pattern cannot be > Combine other stitches. selected in the Combi-mode. The feed dog is not lowered.
  • Page 172 The embroidery module is not > Connect the Embroidery Module to the machine. attached. > Contact the specialized BERNINA dealer to have the machine checked. The hoop is not attached. > Attach the hoop.
  • Page 173 > Reduce the size of the embroidery motif. large. > Attach a larger hoop. Insufficient free space on the There is not enough free capacity > Make sure that the BERNINA USB stick (optional BERNINA USB stick (optional on the BERNINA USB stick accessory) is used. accessory).
  • Page 174 The counter for the cutting cycles is reset. It is time for the regular The machine needs maintenance. > Contact an authorized BERNINA dealer. maintenance. Please contact your The message appears after the > Delete the message temporarily by touching the icon...

  • Page 175: Troubleshooting

    > Check the plastic on the underside of the presser foot for signs of wear. If necessary, replace the presser foot. > Clean the feed dog. > If the error still occurs, contact your authorized BERNINA dealer. 18.2 Troubleshooting Fault...
  • Page 176 > Rethread. Poor quality thread. > Use quality thread. The stitch plate or the hook tip is > Contact the nearest specialized BERNINA dealer to have damaged. the damages repaired. > Replace the stitch plate. The thread is caught in the area >...
  • Page 177 > Place the machine in a warm room one hour before use. The machine doesn't start > Connect the machine and switch it on. The machine is damaged. > Contact a specialized BERNINA dealer. The light of the button Light is defect. > Contact a specialized BERNINA dealer.
  • Page 178 Settings in the Setup Program. > Activate it in the Setup Program. doesn't react The bobbin thread indicator is > Contact a specialized BERNINA dealer. defect. Error during firmware update USB stick is not recognized. > Using the BERNINA USB stick.

  • Page 179: Storage And Disposal

    Storage and disposal 19 Storage and disposal 19.1 Storing the machine It is recommended to store the machine in the original packaging. If the machine is stored in a cold room, place it in a warm room one hour before use. >...

  • Page 180: Technical Data

    Technical data 20 Technical data Designation Value Unit Maximum fabric thickness 12.5 (0.49) (in) Sewing light Maximum speed 1000 Stitches per minute Measurements without the spool pin (W × H × D) 522 × 358 × 214 (20.55 × 14.09 × 8.43) (in) Weight (30.86)

  • Page 181: Overview Stitch Patterns

    Overview stitch patterns 21 Overview stitch patterns 21.1 Overview Stitch patterns Practical stitches Buttonholes Decorative stitches Natural stitches...
  • Page 182 Overview stitch patterns Cross stitches Satin stitches Geometric stitches...
  • Page 183 Overview stitch patterns White embroidery Novelty stitches Seasons 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2022 2023 Sport and hobbies 2201 2202 2203 2204 2205 2206 2207 2209 2210 2211 2212...

  • Page 184: Quilt Stitches

    Let your inspiration run free. A vast selection of embroidery motifs is at your disposal. If you see one of the following pictograms below a number of the embroidery motif, you can find additional information at https://www.bernina.com/specialeffects. Detached point Punchwork Design (motif)
  • Page 185 Overview stitch patterns 120 x 120 mm 133 x 120 mm 12633-06 12473-06 18.023 11.358 4.7 x 4.7 inch 5.3 x 4.7 inch 1.      Isacord 40   0015 1.      Isacord 40   4610 2.      Isacord 40   5633 140 x 130 mm 133 x 120 mm Be790403 12473-06 13.281 11.358 5.5 x 5.1 inch 5.3 x 4.7 inch 1.      Isacord 40   0020 1.      Isacord 40   4610 2.      Isacord 40   0731 2.
  • Page 186 Overview stitch patterns 123 x 150 mm 116 x 109 mm 21021-04 21021-06 16.176 12.204 4.8 x 5.9 inch 4.6 x 4.3 inch 1.      Isacord 40   1161 1.      Isacord 40   1161 2.      Isacord 40   1252 2.      Isacord 40   1252 3.      Isacord 40   1565 3.      Isacord 40   1565 118 x 113 mm 146 x 122 mm 12490-03 12490-04 6.669 8.724 4.6 x 4.5 inch 5.8 x 4.8 inch...
  • Page 187 Overview stitch patterns 114 x 115 mm 100 x 174 mm 82007-44 82006-30 9.467 21.584 4.5 x 4.5 inch 3.9 x 6.9 inch 1.      Isacord 40   2152 1.      Isacord 40   0020 2.      Isacord 40   2520 2.      Isacord 40   4174 3.      Isacord 40   0020 4.      Isacord 40   4174 5.      Isacord 40   0771 6.      Isacord 40   0832 7.

  • Page 188: Quilt Motifs

    Overview stitch patterns 56 x 58 mm 123 x 68 mm Nb442_48 Nb481_48 7.043 2.2 x 2.3 inch 4.9 x 2.7 inch 1.      Isacord 40   5610 1.      Isacord 40   0870 2.      Isacord 40   5643 2.      Isacord 40   0670 3.      Isacord 40   3630 126 x 263 mm Nb749_48 16.792 5 x 10.4 inch 1.      Isacord 40   6051 2.      Isacord 40   1805 3.
  • Page 189 Overview stitch patterns 80 x 69 mm 80 x 80 mm Bd382 Bd383 1.690 3.2 x 2.7 inch 3.1 x 3.1 inch 1.      Isacord 40   5822 1.      Isacord 40   5822 46 x 46 mm 46 x 92 mm Bd384 Bd385 1.8 x 1.8 inch 1.8 x 3.6 inch 1.      Isacord 40   5822 1.      Isacord 40   5822 93 x 91 mm 67 x 67 mm Bd386 Bd387 1.572 3.6 x 3.6 inch 2.6 x 2.6 inch 1.      Isacord 40   5822 1.
  • Page 190 Overview stitch patterns 52 x 68 mm 104 x 104 mm Bd392 Bd558_48 4.472 2.1 x 2.7 inch 4.1 x 4.1 inch 1.      Isacord 40   5822 1.      Isacord 40   4620 102 x 102 mm 123 x 123 mm 12499-06 12499-04 3.838 7.229 4 x 4 inch 4.9 x 4.8 inch 1.      Isacord 40   5115 1.      Isacord 40   5610 123 x 123 mm 133 x 215 mm 12499-05 12499-24 6.317 11.445 4.9 x 4.9 inch 5.2 x 8.4 inch 1.

  • Page 191: Projects

    Overview stitch patterns Projects 150 x 229 mm 100 x 135 mm 32152-01 7.265 32152-02 1.356 5.9 x 9 inch 3.9 x 5.3 inch 1.      Isacord 40   0108 1.      Isacord 40   0108 188 x 220 mm 179 x 196 mm 32152-03a 1.803 32152-03b 1.847 7.4 x 8.7 inch 7.1 x 7.7 inch 1.      Isacord 40   0108 1.      Isacord 40   0108 2.      Isacord 40   0108 2.

  • Page 192: Borders And Lace

    Overview stitch patterns 135 x 155 mm 190 x 279 mm 32152-09 32152-10 7.220 3.894 5.3 x 6.1 inch 7.5 x 11 inch 1.      Isacord 40   0108 1.      Isacord 40   0108 125 x 122 mm 32152-11 4.614 4.9 x 4.8 inch 1.      Isacord 40   0108 Borders and Lace 45 x 58 mm 37 x 59 mm 12659-01 6.790 12659-06 6.465 1.8 x 2.3 inch 1.4 x 2.3 inch 1.      Isacord 40   1352 1.
  • Page 193 Overview stitch patterns 42 x 152 mm 24 x 177 mm 12508-17 Oc33411 7.962 15.868 1.6 x 6 inch 0.9 x 7 inch 1.      Isacord 40   0352 1.      Isacord 40   0015 2.      Isacord 40   4752 3.      Isacord 40   5552 36 x 128 mm 41 x 139 mm Oc33416 12485-12 16.090 3.391 1.4 x 5 inch 1.6 x 5.5 inch 1.      Isacord 40   1902 1.      Isacord 40   1134 2.

  • Page 194: Children

    Overview stitch patterns 26 x 240 mm 115 x 158 mm 82005-40 12410-07 8.256 30.450 1 x 9.4 inch 4.5 x 6.2 inch 1.      Isacord 40   0851 1.      Isacord 40   1874 29 x 133 mm 12410-15 9.439 1.1 x 5.3 inch 1.      Isacord 40   4752 Children 118 x 145 mm 135 x 147 mm Be790305 13.118 12590-03 22.117 4.6 x 5.7 inch 5.3 x 5.8 inch 1.      Isacord 40   0015 1.
  • Page 195 Overview stitch patterns 99 x 55 mm 119 x 142 mm 12401-17 Ck859 1.345 30.121 3.9 x 2.2 inch 4.7 x 5.6 inch 1.      Isacord 40   0731 1.      Isacord 40   3815 2.      Isacord 40   0630 2.      Isacord 40   0101 3.      Isacord 40   5934 3.      Isacord 40   6141 4.      Isacord 40   0111 4.      Isacord 40   0630 5.
  • Page 196 Overview stitch patterns 142 x 127 mm 114 x 152 mm Be790307 Be790311 19.667 12.320 5.6 x 5 inch 4.5 x 6 inch 1.      Applique   1 1.      Applique   1 2.      Applique   3 2.      Applique   3 3.      Isacord 40   3130 3.      Isacord 40   0933 4.      Applique   1 4.      Applique   1 5.      Applique   3 5.

  • Page 197: Seasons

    Overview stitch patterns 76 x 64 mm 107 x 127 mm Ck511 Cm193_48 6.803 12.461 3 x 2.5 inch 4.2 x 5 inch 1.      Isacord 40   4174 1.      Applique   1 2.      Isacord 40   3600 2.      Applique   3 3.      Isacord 40   3840 3.      Applique   1 4.      Isacord 40   2900 4.      Applique   3 5.      Isacord 40   2152 6.
  • Page 198 Overview stitch patterns 124 x 152 mm 106 x 156 mm 82023-15 82023-13 9.577 11.315 4.9 x 6 inch 4.2 x 6.1 inch 1.      Isacord 40   5210 1.      Isacord 40   5220 2.      Isacord 40   5220 2.      Isacord 40   1753 3.      Isacord 40   5100 3.      Isacord 40   1805 4.      Isacord 40   1805 4.      Isacord 40   2101 5.
  • Page 199 Overview stitch patterns 74 x 99 mm 124 x 147 mm Rc514 Hg747_48 15.603 18.378 2.9 x 3.9 inch 4.9 x 5.8 inch 1.      Isacord 40   1172 1.      Isacord 40   0970 2.      Isacord 40   0842 2.      Isacord 40   3770 3.      Isacord 40   0651 3.      Isacord 40   5912 4.      Isacord 40   0821 4.      Isacord 40   0520 5.
  • Page 200 Overview stitch patterns 164 x 110 mm 83 x 124 mm 12655-14 12433-05 16.122 15.348 6.4 x 4.4 inch 3.3 x 4.9 inch 1.      Isacord 40   1115 1.      Isacord 40   1725 2.      Isacord 40   1055 2.      Isacord 40   5934 3.      Isacord 40   0442 4.      Isacord 40   2115 5.      Isacord 40   2711 84 x 97 mm 70 x 70 mm 12417-04 Be790303...
  • Page 201 Overview stitch patterns 90 x 117 mm 46 x 96 mm Cm287_48 Cm426_48 18.749 2.047 3.6 x 4.6 inch 1.8 x 3.8 inch 1.      Isacord 40   0870 1.      Isacord 40   0761 2.      Isacord 40   1172 2.      Isacord 40   2155 3.      Isacord 40   0934 3.      Isacord 40   1725 4.      Isacord 40   1755 4.      Isacord 40   1902 5.

  • Page 202: Sport And Hobbies

    Overview stitch patterns Sport and hobbies 142 x 117 mm 80 x 120 mm 82014-28 26.582 12611-08 5.770 5.6 x 4.6 inch 3.1 x 4.7 inch 1.      Applique   1 1.      Applique   1 2.      Applique   2 2.      Applique   2 3.      Isacord 40   0105 3.      Applique   1 4.      Isacord 40   0020 4.      Applique   2 5.
  • Page 203 Overview stitch patterns 80 x 75 mm 95 x 66 mm Be790602 Sr589 10.169 14.868 3.1 x 3 inch 3.7 x 2.6 inch 1.      Isacord 40   5643 1.      Isacord 40   0142 2.      Isacord 40   5912 2.      Isacord 40   1220 3.      Isacord 40   0015 3.      Isacord 40   1332 4.      Isacord 40   1334 5.      Isacord 40   3611 6.

  • Page 204: Flowers

    Overview stitch patterns Flowers 119 x 160 mm 123 x 123 mm Fq987_48 32.494 Fq472_48 4.361 4.7 x 6.3 inch 4.8 x 4.8 inch 1.      Isacord 40   5650 1.      Isacord 40   5610 2.      Isacord 40   5833 2.      Isacord 40   2830 3.      Isacord 40   0352 3.      Isacord 40   5822 4.      Isacord 40   5934 4.
  • Page 205 Overview stitch patterns 121 x 121 mm 57 x 152 mm 21027-14 21027-16 7.316 4.222 4.8 x 4.8 inch 2.3 x 6 inch 1.      Isacord 40   5115 1.      Isacord 40   1805 2.      Isacord 40   2721 2.      Isacord 40   2520 3.      Isacord 40   4114 3.      Isacord 40   2721 4.      Isacord 40   2520 4.      Isacord 40   5100 5.

  • Page 206: Designworks

    Overview stitch patterns 124 x 166 mm 114 x 135 mm 82006-07 21006-02 22.673 9.132 4.9 x 6.5 inch 4.5 x 5.3 inch 1.      Isacord 40   4174 1.      Isacord 40   3910 2.      Isacord 40   0108 2.      Isacord 40   3900 3.      Isacord 40   0643 3.      Isacord 40   0015 4.      Isacord 40   0660 4.      Isacord 40   3962 5.
  • Page 207 Overview stitch patterns 192 x 196 mm 69 x 194 mm Be790906 21026-02_dw 21.054 7.815 7.6 x 7.7 inch 2.7 x 7.6 inch 1.      Edding   8 1.      Edding   69 2.      Edding   3 2.      Applique   1 3.      Edding   5 3.      Applique   2 4.      Edding   34 4.      Isacord 40   0015 5.      Edding   69 5.      Isacord 40   0020 6.
  • Page 208 Overview stitch patterns 105 x 94 mm 84 x 124 mm Dw05 12448-11_cr 13.334 4.1 x 3.7 inch 3.3 x 4.9 inch 1.      Isacord 40   2022 1.      Swarovski   0280 2.      Cut   0001 2.      Swarovski   0280 3.      Cut   0002 3.      Swarovski   0280 4.      Cut   0003 5.      Cut   0004 6.      Isacord 40   2022 184 x 184 mm 119 x 177 mm Dw10 12448-08_pw...

  • Page 209: Borders

    Overview stitch patterns 128 x 128 mm 119 x 37 mm Be700121 Be700122 2.183 4.124 5 x 5 inch 4.7 x 1.5 inch 1.      Isacord 40   3600 1.      Isacord 40   5833 2.      Isacord 40   1703 141 x 134 mm Be700124 6.184 5.6 x 5.3 inch 1.      Isacord 40   2300 2.      Isacord 40   3901 Borders 113 x 77 mm 155 x 104 mm 12383-09 4.757 12621-19 8.360 4.4 x 3 inch...
  • Page 210 Overview stitch patterns 124 x 129 mm 137 x 137 mm 80090-26 12611-27 6.087 3.961 4.9 x 5.1 inch 5.4 x 5.4 inch 1.      Applique   1 1.      Applique   1 2.      Applique   2 2.      Applique   2 3.      Applique   1 3.      Isacord 40   5440 4.      Applique   2 5.      Isacord 40   4103 6.      Isacord 40   2508 140 x 140 mm 91 x 88 mm 12611-28...

  • Page 211: Animals

    Overview stitch patterns 156 x 72 mm 12611-24 12.613 6.1 x 2.8 inch 1.      Applique   1 2.      Applique   2 3.      Isacord 40   1902 Animals 81 x 148 mm 116 x 192 mm 12676-01 15.344 Cm263_48 14.402 3.2 x 5.8 inch 4.6 x 7.6 inch 1.      Isacord 40   2171 1.      Isacord 40   3151 2.      Isacord 40   2530 2.      Isacord 40   0532 3.
  • Page 212 Overview stitch patterns 78 x 73 mm 98 x 98 mm Na248 Hd977 10.132 13.738 3.1 x 2.9 inch 3.8 x 3.9 inch 1.      Isacord 40   0101 1.      Isacord 40   3962 2.      Isacord 40   3971 2.      Isacord 40   0015 3.      Isacord 40   2220 3.      Isacord 40   0640 4.      Isacord 40   0132 4.      Isacord 40   0824 5.

  • Page 213: Index

    Index Index Embroidery test..............  124 Energy-saving Mode .............   63 Activate/deactivate function..........  24 Entering dealer data..............   61 Adjusting the hoop ...............   53 Environmental Protection ............  10 Adjusting the Presser Foot Pressure ........  37 Error messages..............  169 Adjusting the presser position via the knee lifter of the Free Explanation of symbols ............
  • Page 214 Index Positioning of grid points ............   147 Using eco Mode..............  63 Power cable ................  30 USA/Canada ..............  30 Virtual positioning of the Embroidery Hoop......  137 Practical Stitches ..............  78 Quilting ................  113 Raising/Lowering the needle ..........  32 Regulating the speed ...........   64,  139 Replacing the stitch plate ............
  • Page 216 BERNINA recommends threads from  BERNINA International AG | CH-8266 Steckborn Switzerland | www.bernina.com | © Copyright by BERNINA International AG 1055345.00A.04 2021-06 EN...

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