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All about embroidery 59 - 80 Details Accessories 60-62 Setting up the embroidery computer 63-67 Important embroidery information 67-69 Embroidery operating requirements Bernina embroidery software 70-71 Software - EC on PC 72-77 Starting to embroider Mega-Hoop 79-80 Stitch summary 81-83 Index 84 - 85 032907.52.04_1103_a430_a440_a450_EN...
In order to improve the product, and for our customers' benefit, all of the sewing and embroidery computer's features, parts, and accessories are subject to unannounced changes and alterations at any time. Text Herbert Stolz Drawings Müller-Melzer ID, Kreuzlingen Design concept Susanne Ribi Copyright 2008 BERNINA International AG, Steckborn 032907.52.04_1103_a430_a440_a450_EN...
• the feed dog is raised as soon as the be replaced by an authorized first stitch is sewn technician. The sewing computer must be brought to an authorized BERNINA dealer! Slide-on table Always raise needle and presser foot when attaching...
Setting up the sewing computer Threading the Double Needle Threading the First Thread Threading the Second Thread • place thread spool on horizontal spool • when using the supplementary spool pin pin and thread (vertical) always attach the foam pad •...
16 Setting up the sewing computer Bobbin case* To remove the bobbin case To insert the bobbin case Bobbin thread cutter • raise the needle • hold the bobbin case latch • take the thread over cutter A and cut it •...
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Needle summary • cotton threads are particularly suitable for cotton fabrics BERNINA requires needle system 130/705 H. This system • mercerized cotton threads have a slight sheen number refers to shank shape as well as to length and form of the needle point.
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Functions - Memory aurora 430 / 440 QE aurora 450 Example A: Example A: Sewing a stitch combination conti- Sewing a stitch combination conti- nuously nuously • press the -button • press the -button • select stitch, e.g. No. 155 (440) or 126 •...
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28 Functions - Memory Programming alphabets and numbers Open Memory Select alphabet Programming letters/numbers • press the -button • press the Alphabet button once or more • select letter/number • the cursor on the left and the available to select the desired Alphabet style •...
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46 BSR foot - Application Preparation • it is not possible to switch to BSR mode, once a buttonhole is selected • select straight stitch first • lower the feed dog • attach the desired presser foot sole • attach the BSR presser foot to the •...
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Buttonholes 4-step standard buttonhole 1. sew the first bead forward up to the length mark, stop the sewing computer • press the Quick reverse button 2. sew reverse straight stitch, stop the sewing computer at the first stitch (buttonhole begin) •...
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Buttonholes Programming the standard and stretch buttonhole 1. sew the first bead forwards, stop the sewing computer • press the Quick reverse button • «auto» is indicated on the display = the buttonhole length is programmed 2. the sewing computer sews reverse straight stitch automatically 3.
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56 Eyelet / Button sew-on program Eyelet s Stitch: 430: Straight stitch eyelet No. 17 440 QE: Straight stitch eyelet No. 19 450: Straight stitch eyelet No. 21 440 QE: Narrow zig-zag eyelet No. 18 450: Narrow zig-zag eyelet No. 20 Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected Thread:...
Embroidery needle range (145x255mm) Template for embroidery hoop Art Design V1 Embroidery Software Net for upper thread spools – pull over Embroidery software BERNINA / USB connecting cable for PC upper thread spool for even spooling mouse pad embroidery software Carrying bag...
Attaching the module Attaching the module Attaching the module Releasing the cable When connecting the em- • place the module on the sewing compu- • the cable connects the module to the broidery module, attention ter behind the free arm sewing computer must be paid that all items •...
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Software EC on PC Motif size Embroidery time and stitch count Color summary • display of the motif name, width and • display in minutes of the total embroide- • each color of the motif is represented as height in mm ry time of the motif selected a spool in the original color •...
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EC on PC - Functions Functions on the display Show grid Zoom (4 levels) Position hoop 1. a large cursor - a blue cross - indicates • display of the motif will be enlarged by 1. the hoop will be moved until the needle the hoop center.