Bernina Artista 165 Instruction Manual page 33

Buttonhole corrections (all types)
The following adjustments can be made to a buttonhole
and will remain in effect until the machine is turned off.
Buttonhole too wide
· to reduce the width of the
buttonhole, reduce the stitch width
Bead density
· increase or reduce the stitch length
by approximately 2 steps to achieve
the desired effect
Balancing the beads
· balance will influence the bead and
the eye density
· balance affects both beads and the
eye
1st bead length
· sew the first bead, stopping the
machine at the desired buttonhole
length
Bartack, 2nd bead
· the machine sews the end of the
buttonhole and automatically
switches to stitching the reverse
bead
Bartack, securing stitches
· the machine sews 5 bartack stitches
and secures the buttonhole
automatically
· auto appears under the graphic of
the buttonhole on the screen
· the buttonhole is now programmed
· all subsequent buttonholes will be
sewn as programmed
Permanent adjustments can be made using the Setup
program (see pages 50–61).
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Buttonholes
· press and release the quick reverse
button on the frame
· Continue stitching the reverse
bead, stopping when the needle is
even with the beginning of the
buttonhole
· press and release the quick reverse
button
Changes
· the buttonhole must be
reprogrammed after altering the
stitch length, width, or balance
For buttonhole example, refer to the
artista 165 Sewing Manual, page 27.
Open balance screen
· select buttonhole
· touch Balance
· balance to increase the density
· balance to reduce the density
· sew buttonhole until area to be
corrected is reached. Adjust
balance. Continue sewing. The
correction will be incorporated in
all subsequent buttonholes.
Recommendation:
· always test sew on the piece of
fabric you intend to use
Delete balance adjustments
· press clr or touch reset
For additional information about
buttonholes, refer to the artista 165
Sewing Manual, pages 21–28.
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