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  • Page 1 BERNINA 735 User Manual...
  • Page 3 Welcome Dear BERNINA customer, Congratulations! You have decided on BERNINA and therefore on a product which will delight you for years. For more than 100 years our family company has attached greatest importance to satisfied customers. As for me, it is a matter of personal concern to offer you Swiss development and precision at the height of perfection, future-orientated sewing technology and a comprehensive customer service.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Presser Foot ............35 BERNINA Quality Control ........13 Adjusting the Presser Foot Position via the Knee Lifter Welcome to the World of BERNINA ......13 of the Free Hand System ..........Adjusting the Presser Foot Position via the Button Overview Machine ..........
  • Page 5 Back to Basic Setting ........... 55 Deleting user data ............56 Administering Stitch Patterns ......... 69 Deleting motifs on the BERNINA USB Stick ....56 Saving Settings of Stitch Patterns ........ Calibrating the Buttonhole Foot #3A ......56 Calling up the previously sewn stitch patterns .....
  • Page 6 10.3 Sewing handlook quilt stitches ....... 109 Decorative Stitches ..........88 10.4 Guiding the Quilt Work Freely ........ 109 Overview Decorative Stitches ........88 BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) ......111 Bobbin-Play ............89 11.1 BSR Mode 1 ............111 Altering the stitch density ........89 11.2 BSR Mode 2 ............
  • Page 7 15.3 Checking the Embroidery Time and the Embroidery Saving Embroidery Designs in the Personal Memory ..147 Design Size ............. 132 Saving the Embroidery Design on the BERNINA USB Stick ................147 15.4 Regulating the Speed ..........132 Overwriting the Embroidery Design in the Personal 15.5 Editing the Embroidery Design ........
  • Page 8 Loading an Embroidery Design from the Personal Sport and hobbies ............186 Memory ..............148 Flowers ............... 188 Loading an Embroidery Design from the BERNINA USB DesignWorks .............. 190 Stick ................149 Borders ............... 193 Deleting an Embroidery Design from the Personal Animals ..............

  • Page 9: Important Safety Instructions

    Only use the accessories recommended by • Before starting the machine, close all the manufacturer. covers. • Always use the original BERNINA Stitch Plate. WARNING An incorrect stitch plate can result in needle breakage. To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock •...
  • Page 10 Important safety instructions • When protective covers are removed, Safety Instructions when the machine is oiled or when other • While operating the machine, all cleaning and maintenance operations protective inserts must be in place and all mentioned in this instruction manual are covers must be closed.

  • Page 11: 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 12 CAUTION Designates a low-risk hazard which can lead to minor or moderate injuries if not avoided. 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 13: My Bernina

    1.3 Welcome to the World of BERNINA Made to create, this is the slogan of BERNINA. Not only with our machines do we support you in the implementation of your ideas. In addition to the offers listed below, we offer you lots of suggestions and instructions for your future projects as well as the opportunity to exchange ideas with other sewing, quilting and embroidery enthusiasts.
  • Page 14 Subtle instructions, free cutting patterns and embroidery designs 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 15: Overview Machine

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

  • Page 16: Overview Front

    My BERNINA Overview front Connection for Embroidery Module 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 17: Overview Sideways

    My BERNINA Overview sideways Connection for Foot Control Power Switch PC-connection Connection for Power Cable Spool Pin Magnetic Holder for Touchscreen Pen Bobbin Unit Switch with Thread Cutter Air Vents Swiveling Spool Pin USB Port Handwheel Feed Dog Up/Down...

  • Page 18: 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 19: Supplied Accessories

    Overview Accessories Machine Illustration Name Purpose Dust Cover To protect the machine from dust and contamination. BERNINA Accessories Box To store the supplied accessories as well as optional accessories. Free Hand System (FHS) To raise and lower the presser foot. Slide-On Table To increase the sewing surface.
  • Page 20 My BERNINA Illustration Name Purpose 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. Needle Assortment For any common applications. Right Seam Guide To align regular seam distances.

  • Page 21: Overview Presser Feet

    My BERNINA Overview Presser Feet Supplied Standard Presser Feet Illustration Number Name Purpose Example Reverse Pattern Foot For sewing different practical and decorative stitches. To sew forward and in reverse. Buttonhole Foot with To sew buttonholes Slide automatically. Zipper Foot To sew in zippers.

  • Page 22: Accessory Box

    My BERNINA Accessory box Big Drawer Spool Pin Small Drawer Presser Feet Buttonhole Foot with Slide Presser Foot Holders for Presser Feet Needle Assortment...

  • Page 23: Overview User Interface

    My BERNINA 1.6 Overview User Interface Overview functions/visual information «Upper Thread Tension» «Stitch Plate Selection» «Needle Selection» «Feed Dog Indicator» «Presser Foot Indicator/Presser Foot Selection» «Bobbin Thread» «Foot Pressure» Overview System settings «Home» «Help» «Setup Program» «eco Mode» «Tutorial» «Clear Settings»...

  • Page 24: Software Operation

    My BERNINA Software Operation The touch-sensitive display can be operated with the finger or stylus. Tap: Short tap of an element.. Swipe: Tap an element and swipe quickly on the display. Draw: Tap the display and slowly move in one direction, eg. for scrolling up and down.
  • Page 25 My BERNINA 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. Field «Plus» / «Plus» increase, «Minus» reduce the value. «Minus» Yellow Frame Indication that the set value differs from the default value.

  • Page 26: Needle, Thread, Fabric

    My BERNINA 1.7 Needle, Thread, Fabric Needles will wear down over time. Therefore, the needle should be replaced regularly. Only a perfect point results in a good stitching result. In general, the thinner the fabric, the finer the needle. The illustrated needles are either standard or optional accessory, depending on the machine.
  • Page 27 My BERNINA Illustration Needle Name Needle Description Purpose With a particularly For woven fabrics (light, medium, Microtex Needle pointed and heavy), artificial materials and materials 130/705 H-M slender tip. that are difficult to work with. For silk, microfibre fabrics, foils, coated and 60/8 –...
  • Page 28 My BERNINA Illustration Needle Name Needle Description Purpose With small barbs. For woven fabrics (light, medium, Felting Needle heavy-weight), jeans/denim. PUNCH For felting a variety of yarns and threads into base fabrics. Hemstitch With a «wing» on For woven fabrics (light, medium and each sidfe of the heavy-weight).

  • Page 29: Example For Needle Description

    My BERNINA Example for Needle Description The 130/705 system, which is the most common for household machines, is explained by the following picture of a Jersey/Stretch needle. 130/705 H-S/70 130 = Shank length (1) 705 = Flat shank (2) H = Needle scarf (3) S = Needle point (here medium ball point) (4) 70 = Needle size 0.7 mm (5)

  • Page 30: 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 152) By oiling the hook, the occurrence of unwanted noises in the hook area can be avoided.

  • Page 31: Connection And Switching On

    Authorized BERNINA dealer. The power cable for the USA and Canada has a polarized power plug (one contact is wider than the other).

  • Page 32: Attaching The Knee Lifter Of The Free Hand System

    > Insert the power plug of the power cable into the socket. Attaching the Knee Lifter of the Free Hand System The lateral position of the lever can be adjusted by your local BERNINA Dealer required. > Insert the knee lifter into the opening at the front side of the machine.

  • Page 33: Foot Control

    Sewing Preparation 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. > To sew faster, press the foot control harder. >...

  • Page 34: Horizontal Spool Pin

    Sewing Preparation Inserting foam pad and thread spool The foam pad prevents the thread from getting hooked at the swiveling spool holder. > Place the foam pad on the swiveling spool holder. > Place the thread spool on the spool holder. Horizontal Spool Pin Placing the Foam Pad, the Thread Spool and the Spool Cap Spool caps hold the thread spool in place for proper release of thread from the spool.

  • Page 35: Feed Dog

    Sewing Preparation 2.6 Feed Dog Adjusting the Feed Dog > To lower the feed dog, push the button «Feed Dog Up/Down». > To raise the feed dog, push the button «Feed Dog Up/Down» again. 2.7 Slide-on Table Using the Slide-on Table The Slide-on Freearm Extension Table, attached to the freearm, enables the available sewing area to be extended.

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Presser Foot Position Via The Button "Presser Foot Up/Down

    Sewing Preparation Adjusting the Presser Foot Position via the Button «Presser Foot Up/Down» > To raise the presser foot, push the button «Presser Foot Up/Down». > To lower the presser foot, push the button «Presser Foot Up/Down» again. Changing the presser foot >...

  • Page 37: Setting 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 38: 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 39: Needle Stop Up/Down (Permanent)

    Sewing Preparation > To position the needle position to the right, push the button«Needle Position Right» (2). Needle Stop Up/Down (Permanent) > To set the needle stop position permanently, tap «Needle Stop Up/Down». – The machine stops with needle position down as soon as the foot control is released or the button «Start/Stop»...

  • Page 40: 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 41 Sewing Preparation > Guide the thread downwards again (6). > Guide the thread through the guides (7/8) above the presser foot. > Switch the machine on. > Press the semi-automatic threader lever (9) slightly down, keep it pressed and pull the thread to the left beneath the gray threader finger/hook (10).
  • Page 42 Sewing Preparation > Press the threader lever down as far as it will go (11) and then pull the thread from the left to the right (12) through the threader slot (13) until it hooks into the small wire hook. > Release the lever and the thread simultaneously to thread. >...

  • Page 43: Threading The Twin Needle

    Sewing Preparation Threading the Twin Needle Prerequisite: • The twin needle is inserted. > Guide the first thread in direction of the arrow on the right side of the tension disc (1). > Guide the second thread in direction of the arrow on the left side of the tension disc (1). >...

  • Page 44: Winding The Bobbin Thread

    Sewing Preparation Winding the bobbin thread The bobbin thread can be wound while embroidering if the swiveling spool holder is used for winding. Prerequisite: • The foam pad, the thread spool and the appropriate spool disc are fitted. > Place the empty bobbin on the Winding Unit (1) so that the silvery sensor surface is down. >...

  • Page 45: Threading The Bobbin Thread

    Sewing Preparation Threading the Bobbin Thread Prerequisite: • The needle is raised. • The machine is switched off and the bobbin cover is opened. > Press the bobbin case release at the bobbin case (1). > Remove the bobbin case. > Remove the bobbin from the bobbin case. >...

  • Page 46: Indicating Fill Level Of Bobbin Thread

    Sewing Preparation > Pull the thread to the right under the spring (3), then pass it below the two thread guides (4) and pull it upwards. > To insert the bobbin case into the machine, hold it so that the thread guide (5) points upwards. >...

  • Page 47: Setup Program

    Setup Program Setup Program 3.1 Sewing Settings Adjusting the Upper Thread Tension Changes to the upper thread tension in the Setup Program affect all of the stitch patterns. The setting in the setup is retained after the machine is switched off. >...

  • Page 48: Programming The Button "Pattern End

    Setup Program Programming the button «Pattern end» The presser foot can be positioned, the thread cut and the automatic securing can be programmed. > Tap «Setup Program». > Tap «Sewing Settings». > Tap «Programming Buttons and Icons». > Tap «Programming the Button Pattern End». >...

  • Page 49: Adjusting The Presser Foot Position With Needle Stop Down

    Setup Program Adjusting the presser foot position with needle stop down With lowered needle, 3 different presser foot position can be selected: the presser foot lowered, the presser foot is raised to hovering position and the presser foot is raised to its maximum height. >...

  • Page 50: Embroidery Settings

    When opening the embroidery motifs on the machine, they are always centered in the Embroidery Hoop. If it is desired to open embroidery motifs in the original position (determined by the BERNINA Embroidery Software), the function «Centering the Embroidery Design» must be activated.

  • Page 51: Entering The Fabric Thickness

    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 52: Adjusting The Thread Cut

    Setup Program > Tap «Embroidery Settings». > Tap «Securing Stitches». > To deactivate the securing stitches at the start, switch off the switch in the upper section. – If the embroidery motif doesn't have any programmed securing stitches, none are embroidered. >...

  • Page 53: Changing The Measuring Unit

    Setup Program > Tap the switch in the middle section of the display (2) so that the machine will stop after about 7 stitches and the remaining thread can be cut manually. > Tap the switch in the middle section of the display (2) again and the machine won't stop for a manual thread cut.

  • Page 54: 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 55: 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 «Display Settings». > Adjust the brightness of the display in the upper section of the screen. Adjusting the Sewing Light The brightness of the sewing light can be adjusted corresponding to the personal preferences.

  • Page 56: Deleting User Data

    > To delete all embroidery motifs from the Personal Memory, tap «Delete Personal Embroidery Designs» and confirm. Deleting motifs on the BERNINA USB Stick > Insert the BERNINA USB stick into the USB Port of the machine. > Tap «Setup Program». > Tap «Machine settings».

  • Page 57: Reviewing The Total Number Of Stitches

    > 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».

  • Page 58: 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. > Insert a USB stick which provides enough free capacity into the USB port of the machine.

  • Page 59: 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 decision support for sewing projects.

  • Page 60: 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 61: Editing Stitch Patterns

    Creative Sewing 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. When the upper thread tension is low, the upper thread is less tightened which means that the bobbin thread is pulled up less.

  • Page 62: 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 63: Mirror Image Of Stitch Patterns

    Creative Sewing 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». > To mirror the stitch pattern in sewing direction, tap «Mirror Image Up/Down». Edit Stitch Pattern Length The stitch patterns can be lengthwise extended or shortened.

  • Page 64: Combining Stitch Patterns

    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». > Select the desired stitch patterns.

  • Page 65: Loading A Stitch Pattern Combination

    Creative Sewing Loading a Stitch Pattern Combination > Tap «Combination Mode/Single Mode». > Tap «Personal Memory». > Tap «Loading a Stitch Pattern Combination». > Select a stitch pattern combination. Overwriting a Stitch Pattern Combination Prerequisite: • A stitch pattern combination has been created. >...

  • Page 66: Deleting A Single Stitch Pattern

    Creative Sewing Deleting a Single Stitch Pattern Prerequisite: • A stitch pattern combination has been created. > Tap the desired stitch pattern (1) within the stitch pattern combination. > Tap «i-Dialog». > Tap «Deleting». Adding a Single Stitch Pattern The new stitch pattern is always inserted after the selected stitch pattern. Prerequisite: •...

  • Page 67: Mirroring A Stitch Pattern Combination

    Creative Sewing > Tap «Total Pattern Length» (1). > Tap «Adjust Length within the Combination» (2). – The lengths of the stitch patterns are adapted to the length of the longest stitch pattern in the combination. > Tap «Stitch Width» (3). > Tap «Adjust Width within the Combination» (4). –...

  • Page 68: Stitch Pattern Combination Subdivider 1

    Creative Sewing Stitch Pattern Combination Subdivider 1 A stitch pattern combination can be subdivided into several sections. The subdivision is inserted below the cursor. Only the section in which the cursor is placed will be sewn. To sew the next section, the cursor must be placed in this section.

  • Page 69: Administering Stitch Patterns

    Creative Sewing > Tap «Edit Entire Combination». > 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 70: Deleting 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 71: Deleting Stitch Patterns From The Bernina Usb Stick

    Deleting Stitch Patterns from the BERNINA USB Stick > Tap «Personal Memory». > Tap «Deleting». > Insert the BERNINA USB stick into the USB port of the machine. > Select the stitch pattern which is to be deleted. > Tap «Confirm».

  • Page 72: Sewing Corners

    Creative Sewing > Sew until the complete presser foot has passed the thick seam. > Remove the plates of the height compensation. 5.9 Sewing Corners When sewing corners, only a small section of the fabric is actually on the feed dog. Therefore it cannot grip the fabric well.

  • Page 73: 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 74 Practical Stitches 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. Tricot Stitch For visible hems and seams in lingerie and sweaters and for mending tricot fabric.

  • Page 75: Sewing Straight Stitch

    Practical Stitches Narrow Blind Stitch For blind hems and shell edging in light, fine and soft fabrics. Manual Basting Stitch For work where a very long stitch length is required. Triple straight stitch with For durable seams in strong fabrics, e.g. long stitch visible and decorative seams.

  • Page 76: 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 77: Sewing Both Sides Of The Zipper From Bottom To Top

    Practical Stitches > Open the zipper length. > Baste the zipper under the fabric so that the fabric folded edges meet over the center of the zipper. > Open the zipper a few centimeters. > Fit the Zipper Foot #4. > Move the needle position to the right. >...

  • Page 78: Sewing Triple Straight Stitch

    Practical Stitches > Sew the second side (2) in exactly the same way from bottom to top. 6.6 Sewing Triple Straight stitch The Triple Straight Stitch is especially suitable for durable seams and for firm, densely woven fabrics such as denim and corduroy.

  • Page 79: Manual Darning

    Practical Stitches 6.8 Manual Darning Used for darning holes or worn areas in all fabric types. If the thread is lying on top and a poor stitch formation results, slow down the movement of the sewing project. If there are knots on the wrong side of the fabric, move the sewing project faster. When the thread breaks, guide the sewing project more consistently.

  • Page 80: Automatic Darning

    Practical Stitches > Turn the sewing project by 90°. > Sew the first rows not too close. > Turn the sewing project by 180°. > 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 81: Reinforced Darning, Automatic

    Practical Stitches > Sew the first row. > Stop the machine. > Push the button «Quick Reverse». – The length is programmed. > Finish sewing the Darning Program. – The machine stops automatically. 6.10 Reinforced Darning, Automatic The Reinforced Darming Program No. 23 is particularly suitable for quick darning of worn areas or tears. The Reinforced Darming Program No. 23 replaces the longitudinal threads in all fabrics.

  • Page 82: Reinforced Darning

    Practical Stitches 6.11 Reinforced Darning The Darning Stitch No. 34 is particularly suitable for damaged areas on heavy or strong fabrics, e. g. jeans and work clothes. > Fit the Reverse Pattern Foot #1. > Tap «Practical Stitches». > Select Darning Stitch No. 34. > Sew the first row. Start at the top left. >...

  • Page 83: Sewing Double Overlock

    Practical Stitches 6.13 Sewing Double overlock A double overlock seam is suitable for looser knit fabric and for cross seams in woven fabric. When working with jersey, a jersey needle should be used to prevent damaging the knit fabric. When sewing stretch materials, use a stretch needle.

  • Page 84: Edgestitching Using The Seam Guide

    Practical Stitches > Select the needle position at the desired distance to the edge. 6.16 Edgestitching using the seam guide When sewing parallel wider lines, it is recommended to guide the seam guide along the sewn of lines. > Fit the Reverse Pattern Foot #1. >...

  • Page 85: Sewing Blind Hems

    Practical Stitches > Select the needle position to the far right in order to sew along the upper edge. 6.18 Sewing blind hems For invisible hems in medium to heavy weight cotton, wool and blended materials. Prerequisite: • The fabric edges are finished. >...

  • Page 86: Sewing Visible Hems

    Practical Stitches 6.19 Sewing visible hems The visible hem is particularly suitable for elastic seams in tricot made of cotton, wool, synthetic and mixed fibers. > Fit the Reverse Pattern Foot #1. > Tap «Practical Stitches». > Select Tricot Stitch No. 14. > Iron the hem and baste if necessary. >...

  • Page 87: Sewing Basting Stitches

    Practical Stitches 6.21 Sewing Basting Stitches When sewing basting stitches, it is recommended to use a fine darning thread. This is easier to remove. The basting stitch is suitable or sewing projects where a very long stitch length is required. >...

  • Page 88: 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 89: 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 90: Sewing Cross Stitches

    Decorative Stitches > 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 91: 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 the garment or the sewing project. They are suitable for embellishing or in combination with other heirloom embroidery techniques.

  • Page 92: Working With Cord

    Decorative Stitches Pintuck Foot Number Description # 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 In combination with the 1.6 – 2.5 mm twin needle For very light to medium-weight fabrics.

  • Page 93: Sewing Pintucks

    Decorative Stitches > If the hook cover is opened, deactivate the lower thread indicator in the Setup Program. – The cord lies on the wrong side of the material and is hold/sewn over by the bobbin thread. Sewing Pintucks > Insert the corresponding twin needle. >...

  • Page 94: 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 95 Alphabets > To open the extended Enter Mode, tap «Increasing/Decreasing the Display Size» (1). > Select the letters. > 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 96: Buttonholes

    To be able to create the right buttonhole for every button, every purpose and also for every garment, the BERNINA 735 comes with an extensive collection of buttonholes. The corresponding button can be sewn on automatically. Eyelets can also be sewn.

  • Page 97: Making Use Of The Height Compensation Tool

    Buttonholes 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. Double-rounded Buttonhole For medium-weight to heavy fabrics made from different fabrics. Round Buttonhole with For medium-weight woven fabrics, e.g.

  • Page 98: Using The Compensation Plate

    Buttonholes 9.3 Using the Compensation Plate For sewing a buttonhole in problematic fabrics, it is recommended to use the Height Compensation Tool (optional accessory). The Height Compensation Tool can be used in combination with the Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A. >...

  • Page 99: 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 additional cord reinforces and embellishes the buttonhole and is particularly suitable for the Buttonhole No. 51.

  • Page 100: Using Cord With The Buttonhole Foot #3

    Buttonholes > Pull the ends of the cord through to the wrong side of the fabric (using a hand sewing needle) and knot or secure them with stitches. Using cord with the Buttonhole Foot #3 Prerequisite: • The Buttonhole Foot #3 is fitted and raised. >...

  • Page 101: Sewing A Test Sample

    Buttonholes > 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 102: Determining The Buttonhole Length With The Buttonhole Foot With Slide #3A

    Buttonholes 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» and the diameter of the button can be determined in this way.

  • Page 103: 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 104: Sewing The Manual 7-Step Buttonhole

    Buttonholes > To program the length, push the button «Quick Reverse». – The machine finishes the buttonhole automatically. All subsequent buttonholes are sewn at the same length. 9.12 Sewing the manual 7-step buttonhole The length of the buttonhole is determined manually when sewing. The bartack, eye and securing stitches are preprogrammed.

  • Page 105: Cutting The Buttonhole Open With The Seam Ripper

    Buttonholes > Tap «Buttonholes». > Select Round Buttonhole with Normal Bartack No. 54. > Tap «i-Dialog». > Tap «Manual Length Adjustment». – Step 1 is activated in the display for the start of the buttonhole. > Sew the required length of the buttonhole. –...

  • Page 106: Cutting Open Buttonholes With The Buttonhole Cutter (Optional Accessory)

    Buttonholes 9.15 Cutting Open Buttonholes with the Buttonhole Cutter (Optional Accessory) > Place the fabric on an appropriate wood. > Position the cutter in the center of the buttonhole. > Press down on the cutter with your hand. 9.16 Sewing on buttons The Button Sew-on Program can be used to sew on buttons with two or four holes, press studs or snap fasteners.

  • Page 107: 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 108: 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 stitches forward. No. 1302 Quilting, Straight stitch For machine quilting using a straight stitch with a 3 mm stitch length.

  • Page 109: Sewing Handlook Quilt Stitches

    Quilting > Push the button «Quick Reverse». – The machine sews 6 stitches forward automatically and stops automatically at the end of the Securing Program. 10.3 Sewing handlook quilt stitches Handlook quilt stitches are suitable for all fabrics and sewing projects that should look like hand-sewn. It is recommended to use a monofilament thread as upper thread and an embroidery thread as bobbin thread.
  • Page 110 Quilting • Quilting gloves with rubber nubs make it easier to guide the fabric. • For the best possible results use the High Thread Tension Bobbin Case (optional accessory). • It is recommended to use the slide-on table and the Free Hand System. •...

  • Page 111: 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 112: Changing The Presser Foot

    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 The Lens of the BSR Presser Foot is Dirty NOTICE The machine doesn't recognize the BSR presser foot.

  • Page 113: Securing Stitches

    BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) > Move the fabric to control the speed of the machine in the BSR Mode. > To stop the BSR Mode, push the button «Start/Stop» again or release the foot control. – The BSR Mode stops and the red light at the presser foot goes off.

  • Page 114: 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...

  • Page 115: Supplied Accessories Embroidery Module

    My BERNINA Embroidery 12.2 Supplied Accessories Embroidery Module Overview Accessory Embroidery Module Illustration Name Purpose Drop-shaped Embroidery Foot For embroidering, darning and freehand quilting. Large Oval Embroidery Hoop To embroider large embroidery designs or design combinations up to 145 x 255 mm (5.70 x 10.04 in).

  • Page 116: 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 Indicator» «Presser Foot Indicator/Presser Foot Selection» «Bobbin Thread» «Hoop Indicator/Select Hoop» Overview System settings «Home» «Help» «Setup Program» «eco Mode»...

  • Page 117: 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 (name-brand manufacturer) is essential for embroidery so that the embroidery is not affected negatively because of poor thread or thread breakage.

  • Page 118: Choosing The Embroidery Design

    Selecting the Embroidery File Format In order that embroidery designs can be read by the BERNINA Embroidery machine, they have to be created by the BERNINA Embroidery Software and exported as .EXP file. Besides the actual embroidery file, a .BMP file and an .INF file are generated additionally.

  • Page 119: 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 120: 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 121: Embroidery Preparation

    Embroidery preparation 13 Embroidery 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: • Extension table must not be fitted. > Make sure that the module and the machine are placed on a stable, even surface. >...

  • Page 122: Selecting An Embroidery Motif

    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 123: Needle And Stitch Plate

    Embroidery preparation > Tap «Presser Foot Indicator/Presser Foot Selection». > To display all suitable presser feet for the selected embroidery design, tap «Optional Presser Feet». > Select the fitted embroidery foot. 13.4 Needle and Stitch Plate Inserting the embroidery needle Embroidery needles of the type 130/705 H-SUK provide a larger eye and are slightly rounded.

  • Page 124: Selecting Needle Type And Needle Size

    Embroidery preparation > Select the fitted needle. – If the selected needle is suitable in combination with the stitch plate, embroidering can be started. – If the selected needle is not suitable in combination with the stitch plate, starting the machine is automatically blocked.

  • Page 125: Selecting The Stitch Plate In The User Interface

    Embroidery preparation > Remove the needle. > Remove the presser foot. > At the marking on the upper right corner of the stitch plate, push the stitch plate downwards until it tips. > Remove the stitch plate. > Place the opening of the stitch plate (Straight and CutWork Stitch Plate) above the corresponding guide pins and press it down until it clicks into place.

  • Page 126: Embroidery Hoops

    Embroidery preparation 13.5 Embroidery Hoops Overview Embroidery Hoop Selection Hoop Selection Selecting the Embroidery Hoop The best embroidery result is achieved when the smallest possible embroidery hoop for the embroidery design is selected. The embroidery design has a pre-set size which is displayed. Prerequisite: •...

  • Page 127: Using Spray Starch

    Embroidery preparation > To avoid the possibility of getting hoop marks when working with napped materials or fleece, don't hoop the parts but spray the stabilizer and hoop it. > Adhere the fabric to be embroidered. > Remove any adhesive residue before starting the machine. Using Spray Starch Spray starch is ideal for additional stiffening fine, loosely woven materials.

  • Page 128: Attaching The Hoop

    > Make sure that the arrows marks of both hoops match. > Attach the template holder. > 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.

  • Page 129: Overview Embroidery Functions

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

  • Page 130: Grid On/Off

    Embroidery preparation Grid On/Off When the center of the hoop and the grid are displayed, the embroidery design can be positioned more exactly. > Tap «Hoop Indicator/Select Hoop». > To show the hoop center on the display, tap «Grid On/Off». >...

  • Page 131: Setup Program

    Setup Program 14 Setup Program 14.1 Adjusting the Embroidery Settings in the Setup Program Further information about this topic (see page 50).

  • Page 132: Creative Embroidering

    Creative Embroidering 15 Creative Embroidering 15.1 Overview Embroidering Embroidery Time/Embroidery Design Size «i-Dialog» Scaling Up, Downsizing and Moving the Embroidery design Layers Embroidery Design View Area to be Embroidered 15.2 Selecting and Changing the Embroidery Design > Tap «Selection». > Tap «Loading the Embroidery Design». >...

  • Page 133: Editing The Embroidery Design

    Creative Embroidering 15.5 Editing the Embroidery Design Overview Editing embroidery motif «Move View» «Mirror Image Left/Right» «Relocating a Stitch Pattern» «Mirror Image Up/Down» «Zoom Out» «Duplicating» «Zoom In» «Deleting» «Relocating a Stitch Pattern» «Check Embroidery Design Size» «Rotating the Embroidery Design» «Group Embroidery Motifs»...

  • Page 134: Moving The Embroidery Design In Enlarged View

    Creative Embroidering Moving the Embroidery Design in Enlarged View In addition to that, the view can be adjusted with or without changing the embroidery position. In addition to that, the view can be adjusted with or without changing the embroidery position. >...

  • Page 135: Altering The Embroidery Design Size Proportionally

    Creative Embroidering Altering the Embroidery Design Size Proportionally 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 136: Mirroring Embroidery Designs

    Creative Embroidering > To make the embroidery design wider, turn the «Upper Multi-function Knob» clockwise. > To make the embroidery design narrower, turn the «Upper Multi-function Knob» anti-clockwise. > To make the embroidery design longer, turn the «Lower Multi-function Knob» clockwise. >...

  • Page 137: Checking The Size And The Position Of The Embroidery Design

    Creative Embroidering > Adjust the stitch density (1). Checking the Size and the Position of the Embroidery Design It can be checked whether or not the embroidery design matches the designated position/location on the fabric. Points which are beyond the embroidery hoop are not traveled to. >...

  • Page 138: Grouping Embroidery Motifs

    Creative Embroidering Grouping embroidery motifs Embroidery motifs can be added to or removed from a group. The grouped embroidery motifs can be processed in the same way as for one embroidery motif. The sequence of the embroidery motifs in the group can be changed. (see page 137) If the grouping of a embroidery motif has been canceled, i.e.

  • Page 139: Pinpoint Placement

    Creative Embroidering > Tap «Ungroup». – The grouping is canceled. 15.6 Pinpoint Placement Positioning of grid points This function allows the exact positioning of the embroidery design on the fabric in an easy way. The positioning points can be placed in the grid. Prerequisite: •...

  • Page 140: Combining Embroidery Designs

    Creative Embroidering Prerequisite: • Any two points of the embroidery design are marked with chalk or a water-soluble pen on the fabric. The place or the location where the embroidery design is to be positioned is clearly visible. • The hoop in use is selected. >...

  • Page 141: Deleting A Single Embroidery Design

    Creative Embroidering > Tap «Adding an Embroidery Design». > Select another embroidery design. Deleting a Single Embroidery Design Prerequisite: • A combination of embroidery designs has been created. > Tap the desired embroidery design in the area of the embroidery design level (1), keep it touched and drag it outwards.

  • Page 142: Duplicating A Combination

    Creative Embroidering Duplicating a combination When a combination is duplicated, the individual embroidery motifs cannot be selected anymore. > Select an embroidery motif. > Tap «Adding an Embroidery Design». > Select another embroidery motif. > Select the combination (1). > Tap «i-Dialog». >...

  • Page 143: Creating Lettering

    Creative Embroidering Creating Lettering Entry Field «Numbers and Mathematical Characters» «Deleting» «Special Characters» «Upper Case Characters» «Cancel» «Lower Case Characters» «Confirm» A lettering is always embroidered in one color. To embroider individual letters or individual words in a different color, the grouping must be canceled. Lettering can be positioned within the hoop as you like.

  • Page 144: Changing The Colors

    Creative Embroidering Changing the colors A lettering is always embroidered in one color. To embroider individual letters or individual words in a different color, the grouping must be canceled. > Select the embroidery design. > Tap «Color Information». > Tap «Altering Color/Brand» next to the color that needs to be changed. >...

  • Page 145: Moving The Hoop

    Creative Embroidering > To embroider the basting stitches along an embroidery design, tap «Basting». > To embroider the basting stitches along the hoop, tap «Basting» again. > To deactivate the basting stitches, tap «Basting» again. Moving the Hoop If the embroidery design is so big that repeated rehooping is necessary, the embroidered design can be moved again.

  • Page 146: Multi-Colored Embroidery Design On/Off

    Creative Embroidering Multi-colored Embroidery Design On/Off Multi-colored embroidery designs can also be embroidered in one color. > Select the embroidery design. > Tap «Embroidery». > Tap «Multi-colored Embroidery Design On/Off». – The embroidery design is embroidered in one color. Color Indication Every color of the embroidery design can be selected individually.

  • Page 147: Administering Embroidery Designs

    > Tap «Selection». > Tap «Save Embroidery Design». – The embroidery design to be saved is outlined in yellow. > Insert the BERNINA USB stick into the USB port of the machine. > Tap «USB Stick». > Tap «Confirm». Overwriting the Embroidery Design in the Personal Memory >...

  • Page 148: Overwriting The Embroidery Design On The Bernina Usb Stick

    > Tap «Save Embroidery Design». – The embroidery design 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 design which is to be overwritten.

  • Page 149: Stick

    > Select the embroidery design. Loading an Embroidery Design from the BERNINA USB Stick > Tap «Selection». > Insert the BERNINA USB stick into the USB port of the machine. > Tap «Loading the Embroidery Design». > Tap «USB Stick».

  • Page 150: 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 151: 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 152: Care And Maintenance

    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 153: Machine

    BERNINA USB Stick (Optional Accessory) has been removed too early NOTICE Saved data cannot be transferred and the machine cannot be used. > Remove the BERNINA USB stick (optional accessory) only after the saved data has been transferred successfully. > Tap «Load Data».

  • Page 154: Cleaning The Hook

    > Insert the bobbin case. Lubricating the Hook By oiling the hook, the occurrence of unwanted noises in the hook area can be avoided. BERNINA recommends oiling the hook at the following intervals: • Before using the machine for the first time •...
  • Page 155 > Clean the hook race area with a brush and a soft cloth. Never use any sharp instruments. > 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 156: Cleaning The Thread Catcher

    Care and Maintenance > Close the hook race cover and the fastening bracket until the release bracket engages. > As a check, turn the handwheel. > Insert the bobbin case. > Sew or embroider on a test fabric. Cleaning the thread catcher >...

  • Page 157: 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. Selection of stitch patterns not > Combine other stitch patterns. possible in Combi-mode. The feed dog is not lowered.
  • Page 158 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 159 > Attach a larger hoop. Not enough free capacity 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 160 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 161 > 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. #1000 The needle threader is jammed.

  • Page 162: Troubleshooting

    > Adjust the upper thread tension. > Check the thread feed from the thread spool. Needle blunt or bent. > Replace the needle, make sure that a new BERNINA quality needle is used. Poor quality needle. > Use a new BERNINA quality needle.
  • Page 163 > Rethread. Poor quality thread. > Use quality thread. The stitch plate or the hook tip is > Contact the nearest specialized BERNINA dealer to damaged. have the damages repaired. > Replace the stitch plate. The thread is caught in the area of >...
  • Page 164 > Place the machine in a warm room one hour before use. > Connect the machine and switch it on. The machine is damaged. > Contact an authorized BERNINA dealer. The light of the button Light is defect. > Contact an authorized BERNINA dealer.

  • Page 165: 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 166: 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 167: Overview Stitch Patterns

    Overview Stitch Patterns 21 Overview Stitch Patterns 21.1 Overview Stitch Patterns Practical Stitches Buttonholes Decorative Stitches Nature Stitches Cross Stitches...
  • Page 168 Overview Stitch Patterns Satin Stitches Geometric Stitches White Embroidery...

  • Page 169: Quilt Stitches

    Overview Stitch Patterns Children 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 Quilt Stitches 1301 1302 1303 1304...

  • Page 170: Overview Embroidery Desings

    Let your creativity run free. A vast selection of embroidery designs is at your disposal. If you see one of the following pictograms below a number of the embroidery design, you can find additional information at https://www.bernina.com/specialeffects. Detached Point PunchWork...
  • Page 171 Overview Stitch Patterns 84 x 37 mm 128 x 36 mm 80090-06 80090-07 3.766 5.450 3.3 x 1.4 inch 5 x 1.4 inch 1.      Applique   1 1.      Applique   1 2.      Applique   2 2.      Applique   2 3.      Isacord 40   4103 3.      Isacord 40   5440 125 x 136 mm 132 x 165 mm 19999-002 Nb934_48 10.184 9.168 4.9 x 5.4 inch 5.2 x 6.5 inch 1.      Isacord 40   0015 1.
  • Page 172 Overview Stitch Patterns 124 x 124 mm 76 x 130 mm 12528-12 12528-03 39.751 16.171 4.9 x 4.9 inch 3 x 5.1 inch 1.      Isacord 40   0931 1.      Isacord 40   0851 2.      Isacord 40   0824 2.      Isacord 40   0824 3.      Isacord 40   0851 3.      Isacord 40   0931 106 x 138 mm 112 x 94 mm Oc07207 82007-11 17.807 13.622 4.2 x 5.4 inch 4.4 x 3.7 inch...

  • Page 173: Quilt Motifs

    Overview Stitch Patterns 60 x 58 mm 123 x 124 mm Be790502 21003-26 1.814 16.269 2.4 x 2.3 inch 4.8 x 4.9 inch 1.      Isacord 40   3541 1.      Isacord 40   0345 2.      Isacord 40   0442 3.      Isacord 40   0232 78 x 78 mm 121 x 177 mm Nb403_48 Nb373_48 6.615 9.769 3.1 x 3.1 inch 4.8 x 7 inch 1.      Isacord 40   0552 1.      Isacord 40   4531 2.
  • Page 174 Overview Stitch Patterns 96 x 96 mm 62 x 64 mm Bd379 Bd381 1.639 3.8 x 3.8 inch 2.4 x 2.5 inch 1.      Isacord 40   5822 1.      Isacord 40   5822 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.
  • Page 175 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 176: Projects

    Overview Stitch Patterns Projects 150 x 229 mm 100 x 135 mm 32152-01 32152-02 7.265 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 32152-03b 1.803 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 177: 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 178 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 179: Children

    Overview Stitch Patterns 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 12590-03 13.118 22.117 4.6 x 5.7 inch 5.3 x 5.8 inch 1.      Isacord 40   0015 1.      Applique   1 2.      Applique   1 2.      Applique   2 3.      Applique   3 3.      Applique   1 4.      Isacord 40   3541 4.
  • Page 180 Overview Stitch Patterns 75 x 60 mm 76 x 60 mm Ck520 Ck510 11.019 8.069 3 x 2.4 inch 3 x 2.4 inch 1.      Isacord 40   3906 1.      Isacord 40   5934 2.      Isacord 40   0132 2.      Isacord 40   3840 3.      Isacord 40   0015 3.      Isacord 40   3901 4.      Yenmet   7003 4.      Isacord 40   0108 5.
  • Page 181 Overview Stitch Patterns 87 x 150 mm 138 x 136 mm Be790309 Be790310 13.252 16.278 3.4 x 5.9 inch 5.4 x 5.4 inch 1.      Applique   1 1.      Applique   1 2.      Applique   3 2.      Applique   3 3.      Isacord 40   0015 3.      Applique   1 4.      Isacord 40   1900 4.      Applique   3 5.      Isacord 40   0020 5.

  • Page 182: Seasons

    Overview Stitch Patterns Seasons 119 x 123 mm 159 x 164 mm 82023-14 12858-04 14.989 16.385 4.7 x 4.8 inch 6.3 x 6.4 inch 1.      Isacord 40   1753 1.      Isacord 40   0015 2.      Isacord 40   1753 2.      Isacord 40   0015 3.      Isacord 40   1753 4.      Isacord 40   0010 5.      Isacord 40   5100 6.
  • Page 183 Overview Stitch Patterns 88 x 145 mm 112 x 138 mm He252 Hg746_48 12.251 17.815 3.5 x 5.7 inch 4.4 x 5.4 inch 1.      Isacord 40   1902 1.      Isacord 40   3040 2.      Isacord 40   1701 2.      Applique   1 3.      Isacord 40   1902 3.      Applique   2 4.      Isacord 40   0532 4.      Isacord 40   0221 5.
  • Page 184 Overview Stitch Patterns 80 x 191 mm 108 x 172 mm 12415-32 12415-29 10.937 4.814 3.1 x 7.5 inch 4.3 x 6.8 inch 1.      YLI variations   8019 1.      YLI variations   8019 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.
  • Page 185 Overview Stitch Patterns 67 x 61 mm 46 x 48 mm 12421-37 12421-03 1.320 2.328 2.6 x 2.4 inch 1.8 x 1.9 inch 1.      Isacord 40   0020 1.      Isacord 40   0020 2.      Isacord 40   0015 3.      Isacord 40   0111 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.

  • Page 186: Loading An Embroidery Design From The Personal Sport And Hobbies

    Overview Stitch Patterns Sport and hobbies 142 x 117 mm 80 x 120 mm 82014-28 12611-08 26.582 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 187 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 188: Flowers

    Overview Stitch Patterns Flowers 119 x 160 mm 123 x 123 mm Fq987_48 Fq472_48 32.494 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 189 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 190: Loading An Embroidery Design From The Bernina Usb 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 191 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 192 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 119 x 119 mm 119 x 177 mm Dw10 12448-08_pw...

  • Page 193: Borders

    Overview Stitch Patterns 196 x 197 mm 119 x 37 mm Be700121 Be700122 2.183 4.124 7.7 x 7.8 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 194 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 195: Animals

    Overview Stitch Patterns Animals 81 x 148 mm 116 x 192 mm 12676-01 Cm263_48 15.344 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.      Isacord 40   2155 3.      Isacord 40   1755 4.      Isacord 40   2520 4.
  • Page 196 Overview Stitch Patterns 106 x 81 mm Lj598 15.746 4.2 x 3.2 inch 1.      Isacord 40   0101 2.      Isacord 40   0131 3.      Isacord 40   0132 4.      Isacord 40   4174 5.      Isacord 40   0108 6.      Isacord 40   0020 7.      Isacord 40   5933 8.      Isacord 40   0453...

  • Page 197: Deleting An Embroidery Design From The Bernina Usb Index

    Index Index Entering dealer data .............   57 Environmental Protection ............  11 Activate/Deactivate Functions..........  24 Error Messages ..............  157 Adjust Values................   25 Explanation of Symbols ............  12 Adjusting the Presser Foot Position via the Knee Lifter of the Free Hand System..............  35 Adjusting the Upper Thread Tension ........
  • Page 198 Index Quilting ................  108 Raising/Lowering the needle ..........  33 Regulating the Speed...........   60,  132 Restoring the Default Settings..........  55 Safety Instructions..............  9 Saving a Stitch Pattern Combination ........  64 Saving the service data............  58 Select Personal Settings............  53 Selecting a stitch pattern............  60 Selecting an embroidery motif ..........
  • Page 200 BERNINA recommends threads from  BERNINA International AG | CH-8266 Steckborn Switzerland | www.bernina.com | © Copyright by BERNINA International AG 1055345.10A.04 2023-01 EN...

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