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  • Page 1: Stitch Pattern Combination Subdivider

    BERNINA 790...
  • Page 2 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 3 2014/08 en 035964.50.04 1st Edition Copyright 2014 BERNINA International AG All rights reserved: For technical reasons and for the purpose of product improvements, changes concerning the features of the machine can be made at any time and without advance notice. The supplied accessory can vary depending on the country of delivery.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 My BERNINA Introduction Further information Key to signs Overview Overview front controls Overview front Overview sideways Overview back Included accessories Use of the power cable (USA/Canada only) Foot control (USA/Canada only) Presser feet Accessory box...
  • Page 5 Contents Presser foot Adjusting the presser position via the lever of the Free Hand System Adjusting the presser foot position via the button Presser foot up/down Changing the presser foot Selecting the presser foot Adjusting the presser foot pressure Adjusting the feed dog Checking the filling level of the bobbin thread Needle and stitch plate Adjusting the needle position up/down...
  • Page 6 Adjusting the brightness of the display Adjusting the sewing light Calibrating the display Back to basic setting Deleting user data Deleting data from the BERNINA USB Stick (optional accessory) Calibrating the Buttonhole foot No. 3A Updating the software Recovering saved data Cleaning the machine...
  • Page 7 Contents Overwriting stitch patterns from the personal memory Loading stitch patterns from the personal memory Deleting stitch patterns from the personal memory Canceling alterations Combi mode Overview Combi mode Overview Combi mode extended Creating Stitch pattern combinations Saving a stitch pattern combination Loading a stitch pattern combination Overwriting a stitch pattern combination Deleting a stitch pattern combination...
  • Page 8 Contents Sewing triple straight stitch Sewing Triple zig zag Manual darning Automatic darning 5.10 Reinforced darning, automatic 5.11 Reinforced Darning Program 5.12 Finishing edges 5.13 Sewing Double overlock 5.14 Narrow edgestitching 5.15 Wide edgestitching 5.16 Edgestitching using the seam guide 5.17 Sewing hem edges 5.18...
  • Page 9 Sewing eyelets 9 Quilting Overview Quilt Stitches Sewing in the Quilting securing Program Sewing handlook quilt stitches Guiding the quilt work freely 10 BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) 10.1 Using the BSR mode 10.2 BSR mode 1 10.3 BSR mode 2 10.4...
  • Page 10 Contents Connecting stitches Upper thread Bobbin thread Tear-away stabilizers Cut-away stabilizers 11.4 Overview Embroidery functions 11.5 Embroidering preparation Attaching the Embroidery foot No. 26 Selecting the Embroidery foot No. 26 Inserting the embroidery needle Selecting the needle Selecting needle type and needle size Attaching the stitch plate CutWork/Straight Selecting the stitch plate CutWork/Straight Attaching the Module...
  • Page 11 Contents Saving embroidery motifs in the personal memory Saving the embroidery motif on the BERNINA USB stick Overwriting the embroidery motif in the personal memory Overwriting the embroidery motif on the BERNINA USB stick Importing stitch patterns Loading an embroidery motif from the personal memory...
  • Page 12 Contents Children Seasons Asia Sport Monograms Girls Monograms Boys Animals DesignWorks designs Index 035964.50.04_2014-08_Manual_B790_EN...

  • Page 13: Important Safety Instructions

    Important safety instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please be aware of the following basic safety instructions when using your machine. Before using this machine, read instruction manual carefully. DANGER! To reduce the risk of electrical shock: • Never leave the machine unattended as long as it is plugged in. •...
  • Page 14 • Do not use bent needles. • Always use the original BERNINA stitch plate. The wrong stitch plate can cause needle breakage. • To disconnect, turn power switch to «0» then remove the plug from the outlet.
  • Page 15 The symbol may also be marked on the product. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! Appropriate use Your BERNINA machine is conceived and designed for private household use. It answers the purpose to quilt fabrics as it is decribed in this instruction manual. Any other use is not considered appropriate.

  • Page 16: My Bernina

    My BERNINA 1.1 Introduction With your BERNINA 790 you can sew, embroider and quilt. Delicate silk or satin fabrics as well as heavy- weight linen, fleece and denim can be sewn successfully with this machine. Numerous practical as well as decorative stitches, buttonholes and embroidery motifs are at your disposal.

  • Page 17: Key To Signs

    Labels a danger which can end up with damage unless it is avoided. Tips given by BERNINA sewing experts can be found next to this sign. By means of illustration, sample pictures are used in this instruction manual. The machines as well as the accessory shown in the pictures may vary from the delivery content of your machine.

  • Page 18: Overview

    My BERNINA 1.4 Overview Overview front controls Quick reverse Pattern begin Thread cutter Needle up/down Presser foot up/down Upper Multifunctional knob Start/Stop Lower Multifunctional knob Pattern end Needle left/right Securing 035964.50.04_2014-08_Manual_B790_EN...

  • Page 19: 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 Clamping screw Needle threader Connection for slide-on table Sewing light Connection for Free Hand System Thread guide 035964.50.04_2014-08_Manual_B790_EN...

  • Page 20: Overview Sideways

    My BERNINA Overview sideways Connection for foot control Power switch PC-connection Connection for power cable Spool pin Magnet holder for touchscreen pen Thread cutter Air vents Spool holder to be swiveled USB port Handwheel Feed dog up/down 035964.50.04_2014-08_Manual_B790_EN...

  • Page 21: Overview Back

    Connection for slide-on table Thread pretension Connection for darning hoop Thread take-up lever BSR connection Thread guide Connection for accessory (optional accessory) Fixing screw Air vents BERNINA Dual Feed Thread guide Thread cutter Bobbin winding unit Feed dog Carrying handle Stitch plate 035964.50.04_2014-08_Manual_B790_EN...

  • Page 22: Included Accessories

    My BERNINA Included accessories Visit www.bernina.com for more accessory information. Illustration Name Purpose Soft Cover with pocket The soft cover protects from dust and contamination. Accessory box The accessory is stored in the accessory box. Presser foot lifter The presser foot may be raised and lowered with the Free Hand System.
  • Page 23 My BERNINA Illustration Name Purpose Touchscreen pen The operation of the display is more precise when using the touchscreen pen instead of the fingers. Seam ripper The seam ripper is an indispensable tool to ando stitches or to cut buttonholes open.

  • Page 24: Use Of The Power Cable (Usa/Canada Only)

    If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way! Foot control (USA/Canada only) Use only foot controller type LV-1 with BERNINA 790. Presser feet Illustration...
  • Page 25 My BERNINA Illustration Number Name Purpose Example Jeans foot Used to sew with dual feed. For sewing denim. Open embroidery foot Appliqués, decorative patterns. Sideways motion foot For sewing sideways motion patterns. BSR foot Free-motion quilting with regular stitch length.

  • Page 26: Accessory Box

    My BERNINA Accessory box Big drawer Selection of needles Small drawer Bobbins Automatic Buttonhole foot with slide Presser feet 035964.50.04_2014-08_Manual_B790_EN...

  • Page 27: Overview Selection Menu On The Left (External Functions/Views)

    My BERNINA 1.6 Overview Selection Menu on the left (External Functions/Views) Upper thread tension Stitch plate selection Needle selection Feed dog up/down Presser foot indicator/Presser foot selection Filling level of bobbin thread Presser foot pressure 1.7 Overview Selection Menu on the right (System settings)

  • Page 28: Buttons And Icons

    My BERNINA 1.8 Buttons and icons Icon Name Purpose Close The screen is closed and the previously made adjustments are saved. Confirm Confirms any adjusted settings. The screen is closed. Cancel The process is canceled. The screen is closed and the previously made adjustments are not saved.
  • Page 29 My BERNINA Illustration Needle name Needle description Purpose Universal Average point, slightly For nearly all natural roanded and synthetic fabrics 130/705 H/60-100 (woven and knitted). Jersey/Stretch Ball point Jersey, tricot, knit and stretch fabrics. 130/705 H-S, H-SES, H-SUK/70-90 Leather With cutting point...

  • Page 30: Thread Selection

    My BERNINA Illustration Needle name Needle description Purpose Triple needle Needle distance: 3.0 Visible hems in stretch fabrics, pintucks, 130/705 H-DRI/80 decorative sewing. Thread selection For a perfect sewing result, thread and fabric quality play an important role. We recommend purchasing quality threads to achieve good sewing results.

  • Page 31: 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)

  • Page 32: Preparation

    Preparation Preparation Accessory box Accessory box free standing > On the back of the box, pull both extensions out until they click into place. Storing accessories NOTICE Incorrect sorting of the bobbin The silvery sensor surface can get scratched. > Make sure that the silvery sensor surfaces are on the right side when sorting the bobbins into the accessory box.

  • Page 33: Connection And Switching On

    Preparation 2.2 Connection and Switching on Connecting the foot control > Unwind the cable of the foot control to the desired length. > Insert the cable of the foot control into the connection (1). Connecting the machine > Insert the power cable into the connection (1). >...

  • Page 34: Attaching The Lever Of The Free Hand System

    Preparation Attaching the lever of the Free Hand System The lateral position of the lever can be adjusted by your local BERNINA Dealer required. > Insert the FHS lever into the opening at the front side of the machine. Fixing the touchscreen pen >...

  • Page 35: Raising/Lowering The Needle

    Preparation > Release the foot control to stop the machine. Raising/Lowering the needle > Sink the heel back on the foot control to raise/lower the needle. Spool holder Installing the spool holder With metallic or other special threads, it is recommend to use the swiveling spool holder and the eyelet for metallic and silk thread (optional accessory).

  • Page 36: Inserting Foam Pads

    Preparation Inserting foam pads The foam pad prevents the thread from getting hooked at the swiveling spool holder. > Place the foam pad on the swiveling spool holder. Positioning the spool disc Spool discs hold the thread spool in place for proper release of thread from the spool. >...

  • Page 37: Free Arm

    Preparation 2.5 Free arm Adjusting the feed dog NOTICE Inappropriate handling of the fabric Damage of the needle and the stitch plate. > Let the sewing project be fed evenly. With each stitch, the feed dog moves forward by one step. The length of this step is determined by the stitch length selected.

  • Page 38: Attaching The Seam Guide

    Preparation > Push the slide-on table to the right until it engages. > To remove the slide-on table, push the button down and pull the slide-on table to the left. Attaching the seam guide Prerequisite: • The slide-on table is attached. >...

  • Page 39: Changing The Presser Foot

    Preparation Changing the presser foot > Raise the needle. > Raise the presser foot. > Switch the machine off and disconnect it from the power supply system. > Push the clamping lever up. > Remove the presser foot. > Guide the new presser foot upwards over the cone. >...

  • Page 40: Adjusting The Presser Foot Pressure

    Preparation Adjusting the presser foot pressure With thick fabrics it is recommended to reduce the presser foot pressure. The advantage is that the presser foot is slightly lifted so that the fabric can be moved more easily. > Touch the icon «Presser foot pressure». >...

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

    Preparation Needle stop up/down (permanent) > Touch the icon «Needle stop up/down (permanent)» to fix the needle position permanently. – The machine stops with needle position down as soon as the foot control is released or the button «Start/Stop» has been pressed. >...

  • Page 42: Selecting The Needle Type And The Needle Size

    Preparation > Touch the icon «Needle selection». > Touch the icon «Needle type/Needle size». > Select the needly type (1) of the inserted needle. > Select the needly size (2) of the inserted needle. Changing the stitch plate The stitch plate is marked with vertical, horizontal and diagonal lines in millimeters (mm) and inches (inch). These lines help to guide the fabric when sewing seams and precise topstitching.

  • Page 43: Threading

    Preparation > Select the previously attached the stitch plate . – If the selected stitch plate is suitable in combination with the needle, sewing can be started. – If the selected stitch plate is not suitable in combination with the needle, starting the machine is automatically prevented.
  • Page 44 Preparation > Pull the thread in direction of the arrow down (4). > Guide the thread through the guides above the presser foot. > Switch the machine on. 035964.50.04_2014-08_Manual_B790_EN...
  • Page 45 Preparation > Press the lever down, keep it pressed and pull the thread to the left. > Guide the thread around the grey hook from the left to the right. > Pull the thread through the thread guide until it engages in the wire hook. >...

  • Page 46: Threading The Double Needle

    Preparation > Pull the thread under the presser foot and pull it over the thread cutter from back to front 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 47: Threading The Triple Needle

    Preparation Threading the triple needle Always attach a foam pad when using the swiveling spool holder. This prevents the thread from getting hooked at the spool holder. Prerequisite: • The triple needle is inserted. > Place the foam pad, the thread spool and the appropriate spool disc on the spool holder. >...

  • Page 48: Threading The Bobbin Thread

    Preparation > Wind the thread clockwise two to three times around the empty bobbin (3). > Pull the excess thread over the thread cutter at the engaging lever and cut. > Push the engaging lever towards the bobbin. – The machine winds and the display to wind the bobbin appears. >...
  • Page 49 Preparation > Press the bobbin case release at the bobbin case (1). > Remove the boobin case. > Remove the bobbin from the bobbin case. > Insert the new bobbin so that the silvery sensor surface is to the back. >...
  • Page 50 Preparation > Pull the thread to the right under the spring (1), then lead the thread under the thread guide and pull upwards. > Hold the bobbin case so that the thread guide points upward. > Insert the bobbin case. >...

  • Page 51: Calling Up The Tutorial

    Preparation 2.11 Calling up the Tutorial The tutorial provides information and explanations on different sections concerning sewing and embroidering and the various stitches. > Touch the icon «Tutorial». > Select the desired topic to get information. 2.12 Calling up the Help >...

  • Page 52: 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. > Touch the icon «Setup Program». >...

  • Page 53: Programming The Button «Pattern End

    Setup-Program > Touch the icon «Sewing settings». > Touch the icon «Programming buttons and icons». > Touch the icon «Programming hovering height of the presser foot». > Turn the «Upper Multifunctional knob» or the «Lower Multifunctional knob» or touch the icons «-» and «+»...

  • Page 54: Adjusting The Presser Foot Position With Needle Stop Down

    Setup-Program > Touch the icon «Sewing settings». > Touch the icon «Programming buttons and icons». > Touch the icon «Programming the button Thread cutter». > Touch the icon «Securing» to sew 4 securing stitches in place. > Touch the icon «Changing the number of securing stitches» to enter the number of the sequenced securing stitches.

  • Page 55: Programming The Button «Securing

    Setup-Program > Touch the icon «Programming buttons and icons». > Touch the icon «Programming the button Quick reverse». > Touch the icon «Backstepping» to activate the backstepping. > Touch the icon «Quick reverse permanent» to activate the permanent reverse sewing. Programming the button «Securing»...

  • Page 56: Embroidery Settings

    Setup-Program > Touch the icon «Back kick» to program the back kick. > Touch the icon «Securing» to sew 4 securing stitches in place. > Touch the icon «Altering the number of securing stitches» to program sequenced securing stitches. > Touch the icons «-» and «+» to program the number of securing stitches. >...

  • Page 57: Calibrating The Hoop

    Setup-Program Calibrating the hoop Prerequisite: • The embroidery module is connected and the embroidery hoop with the appropriate embroidery template is attached. > Touch the icon «Setup Program». > Touch the icon «Embroidery settings». > Touch the icon «Calibrating the embroidery hoop». >...

  • Page 58: Deactivating The Thread Catcher

    Setup-Program > Touch the icon «Embroidery settings». > Touch the icon «Securing stitches on/off». > Touch the switch in the upper right portion of the display to deactivate the securing stitches. – No securing stitches will be sewn and the bobbin thread needs to be brought up manually and held when embroidering is started.

  • Page 59: Selecting Personal Settings

    Setup-Program > Touch the switch in the lower portion of the display (2) again to activate the automatic thread cut after starting embroidering. 3.3 Selecting personal settings > Touch the icon «Setup Program». > Touch the icon «Personal settings». > Select the desired color of the display and the background. >...

  • Page 60: Monitoring Functions

    Setup-Program 3.4 Monitoring functions Activating the upper thread indicator > Touch the icon «Setup Program». > Touch the icon «Monitoring settings». > Touch the switch in the upper portion of the display to deactivate the upper thread indicator. > Touch the switch again to activate the upper thread indicator. Activating the bobbin thread indicator >...

  • Page 61: Machine Settings

    Setup-Program > In the section (4) touch the icon «Loudspeaker» again to activate the signal when using the BSR modes. 3.6 Machine settings Selecting a language > Touch the icon «Setup Program». > Touch the icon «Machine settings». > Touch the icon «Language selection». >...

  • Page 62: Calibrating The Display

    Setup-Program > Touch the icon «Display settings». > Move the slide in the lower portion of the display using the touchscreen pen or the finger to alter the brightness of the sewing light. > Touch the yellow-framed icon to reset the alteration to basic setting. >...

  • Page 63: Deleting User Data

    > Touch the icon «Confirm» to delete all embroidery motifs from the personal memory. Deleting data from the BERNINA USB Stick (optional accessory) If saved data on the BERNINA USB Stick (optional accessory) is not needed anymore, the stick can be connected to the machine and the data can be deleted.

  • Page 64: Updating The Software

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

  • Page 65: Recovering Saved Data

    If personal data and settings after a software update are not available anymore, they can be transfered to the machine again afterwards. > Insert the BERNINA USB stick (optional accessory) with the latest software into the USB port (1). > Touch the icon «Setup Program».

  • Page 66: Lubricating The Machine

    Lubricating the machine The Setup Program provides animations how to oil the machine. In chapter «Maintenance and Cleaning»; there are more illustrated step by step instructions (see page 172). Use BERNINA oil to lubricate. > Touch the icon «Setup Program».

  • Page 67: Checking The Software Version

    > Touch the icon «Dealer details» to enter the information of the specialized dealer. > Touch the icon «Name of the shop» to enter the name of the specialized BERNINA dealer. > Touch the icon «Address» to enter the address of the specialized BERNINA dealer.

  • Page 68: Saving Service Data

    BERNINA dealer. Saving Service data Service data concerning the status quo of the machine can be saved on a BERNINA USB stick (optional accessory) and then given to the BERNINA dealer this way. > Insert a BERNINA USB stick (optional accessory) which provides enough free memory space into the USB port (1).

  • Page 69: Creative Sewing

    It is recommended to match the presser foot pressure with the fabric. The thicker the fabric, the lower the presser foot pressure. The BERNINA Dual Feed feeds the fabric from above and from beneath simultaneously. This provides an even and careful feed forward even for smooth and thin materials. Striped and checkered patterns can be matched perfectly by even feeding.

  • Page 70: Application Of The Bernina Dual Feed

    Creative sewing In general, the BERNINA Dual Feed is used for the following sewing projects: • Sewing: All sewing applications with difficult fabrics such as for seams, zippers. • Patchwork: With accurate stripes, blocks and with decorative stitches up to a stitch width of 9 mm.

  • Page 71: Sewing Speed Control

    Creative sewing > Hold the dual feed on the holder with two fingers, pull it down, then push backward, slowly letting it slide upward. 4.3 Sewing speed control The sewing speed is infinitely variable with the slide. > Move the slide to the left to reduce the sewing speed. >...

  • Page 72: Changing The Stitch Length

    The basic 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 sewing computer has been tested. Metrosene-/Seralon thread size 100/2 (Company Mettler, Switzerland) is used for upper and bobbin thread.

  • Page 73: Correcting The Balance

    Creative sewing Correcting the balance The machine is tested and set optimally before it leaves the BERNINA factory. 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 74: Editing Stitch Pattern Length

    Creative sewing Editing stitch pattern length The stitch patterns can be lengthwise extended or shortened. > Select a stitch pattern or alphabet. > Touch the icon «i»-Dialog. > Touch the icon «Editing stitch pattern length». > Move the slide with the touchscreen pen or the finger to determine the length of the stitch pattern. >...

  • Page 75: Permanent Quick Reverse

    Creative sewing Permanent Quick reverse > Select a stitch pattern or alphabet. > Touch the icon «i»-Dialog. > Touch the icon «Permanent reverse sewing» to sew permanently in reverse. Backstepping > Select a stitch pattern, alphabet or a buttonhole. > Touch the icon «i»-Dialog. >...

  • Page 76: Securing

    Creative sewing > Touch the yellow-framed icon to reset the alteration to basic setting. – In the left portion of the display the start of the stitch pattern is marked with a white dot (2) and the end with a red cross. 4.5 Securing Securing a seam with the button «Securing»...

  • Page 77: Calling Up The Previously Sewn Stitch Patterns

    Creative sewing Calling up the previously sewn stitch patterns The 24 previously sewn stitch patterns are saved automatically and can be called up at any time. > Touch the icon «History» to display the previously sewn stitch patterns. > Select the stitch pattern. Saving stitch patterns in personal memory In the filing system «Personal memory»...

  • Page 78: Deleting Stitch Patterns From The Personal Memory

    Creative sewing Deleting stitch patterns from the personal memory Prerequisite: • The stitch pattern is saved in the personal memory. > Touch the icon «Personal memory». > Touch the icon «Delete». > Select the file where the stitch pattern has been saved. >...

  • Page 79: Overview Combi Mode Extended

    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. > Touch the icon «Single/Combi mode». > Select the desired stitch patterns.

  • Page 80: Loading A Stitch Pattern Combination

    Creative sewing Loading a stitch pattern combination > Touch the icon «Single/Combi mode». > Touch the icon «Personal memory». > Touch the icon «Selection of stitch pattern combination». > Select a stitch pattern combination. Overwriting a stitch pattern combination > Create a stitch pattern combination. >...

  • Page 81: Editing A Single Stitch Pattern

    Creative sewing Editing a single stitch pattern > Create a stitch pattern combination. > With the touchscreen pen or the finger touch the desired position (1) within the stitch pattern combination to select a single stitch pattern. > Touch the icon «i»-Dialog to edit the single stitch pattern. Deleting a single stitch pattern >...

  • Page 82: Relocating A Single Stitch Pattern

    Creative sewing Relocating a single stitch pattern The connecting stitches between the stitch patterns are added automatically. > Create a stitch pattern combination. > Touch the icon «Editing mode». > With the touchscreen pen or the finger touch the desired position within the stitch pattern combination. >...

  • Page 83: Mirroring A Stitch Pattern Combination

    Creative sewing > Touch the icon «Adjusting the length within a combination» (2). > Touch the icon «Stitch width of the current stitch pattern» (3). > Touch the icon «Adjusting the width within a combination» (4). > Turn the «Upper Multifunctional knob» to the left to reduce the width of the stitch pattern combination proportionally.

  • Page 84: 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 placed beneath the cursor. Only this section is sewn where the cursor is placed. To sew the next section, the cursor must be placed in the next section.

  • Page 85: Relocating Several Stitch Patterns

    Creative sewing Relocating several stitch patterns > Create a stitch pattern combination. > Touch the icon «Editing mode». > With the touchscreen pen or the finger select the first stitch pattern. > Touch the icon «i»-Dialog. > Touch the icon «Relocating single patterns or sections of a combination». >...

  • Page 86: Stitch Designer

    Creative sewing 4.8 Stitch Designer Overview Stitch Designer Back Limiting pattern width Redo Moving the view Point position Relocating points/Selecting points Zoom out Inserting/Editing a stitch Zoom in Scrolling through points Stitch pattern view Select all points Mirror image up/down Selecting from a particular point Triple stitch Single point is selected...

  • Page 87: Creating Your Own Stitch Pattern

    Creative sewing Creating your own stitch pattern The stitch patterns which have been created in the Stitch Designer can be saved in your «Personal memory». The Stitch Designer allows creating your personal stitch patterns as well as editing existing stitch patterns. By moving the touchscreen pen or the finger, your personal stitch patterns can be created on the display.

  • Page 88: Relocating The Points

    Creative sewing > Touch the icon «Redo» to restore the last work step. Relocating the points > Select a stitch pattern, alphabet or buttonhole. > Touch the icon «Stitch Designer». > Touch the icon «Single point is selected». > Touch the icon «Selecting from a particular point». >...

  • Page 89: Activating The Triple Stitch

    Creative sewing > Touch the icon «Selecting from a particular point». > Touch the icon «Scrolling up» to add the previous point to the selection. > Touch the icon «Scrolling down» to add the following point to the selection. > Touch the icon «Delete» to delete all the selected points of the stitch pattern. Activating the triple stitch >...

  • Page 90: Reversing The Stitch Sequence

    Creative sewing Reversing the stitch sequence > Select a stitch pattern, alphabet or buttonhole. > Touch the icon «Stitch Designer». > Touch the icon «Single point is selected». > Touch the icon «Select all points». > Touch the icon «Reversing the stitch sequence». Designing a stitch pattern from scratch >...

  • Page 91: Height Compensation Of Uneven Layers

    Creative sewing 4.9 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 92: Using Eco Mode

    Creative sewing > Lower the presser foot. > Resume sewing until the sewing project is on the feed dog again. 4.11 Using eco mode During a longer interruption of work the machine can be set into a power save mode. The power save mode also serves as a child safety feature.

  • Page 93: Practical Stitches

    Practical stitches Practical stitches 5.1 Overview Practical stitches Stitch Stitch Name Description patterns number Straight stitch Seams and topstitching. Zig zag Reinforcing seams, overcasting edges, sewing elastic seams and attaching lace. Vari overlock Sewing and finishing in one step of elastic fabrics.
  • Page 94 Practical stitches Stitch Stitch Name Description patterns number Universal stitch For firm fabrics such as felt and leather. Flat joining seams, visible seams, attaching elastic, decorative seams. Sewn-out Zig zag Edge finishing and reinforcing, attaching elastic, decorative seam. Lycra stitch For lycra fabrics;...

  • Page 95: Sewing Straight Stitch

    Practical stitches Stitch Stitch Name Description patterns number Three Single Straight As connecting stitches in a combination. stitches Darning stitch For darning. 5.2 Sewing straight stitch Match the stitch length with the sewing project, such as for denim fabrics use long stitches (ca. 3 – 4 mm), for delicate fabrics use short stitches (ca.

  • Page 96: Sewing In The Zipper

    Practical stitches 5.4 Sewing in the zipper As the fabric feed can be difficult when starting to sew, it is recommended to hold the threads firmly or to pull the fabric slightly to the back for a few stitches or to sew 1 - 2 cm reverse first. >...

  • Page 97: Sewing Both Sides Of The Zipper From Bottom To Top

    Practical stitches 5.5 Sewing both sides of the zipper from bottom to top It is recommended to sew in the zipper on both sides from bottom to top. This alternative is suitable for all the fabric with nap such as velvet. When the fabric is firm or densely woven, it is recommended to use a needle with the size 90 –...

  • Page 98: Sewing Triple Straight Stitch

    Practical stitches 5.6 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. For firm or densely woven materials it is recommended to attach the Jeans foot No. 8. This will help to sew denim or canvas.

  • Page 99: Manual Darning

    Practical stitches 5.8 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 100 Practical stitches > Sew the rows in irregular lengths. > Turn the sewing project by 90°. > Sew the first rows not too close. > Turn the sewing project by 180°. > Sew another loose row. 035964.50.04_2014-08_Manual_B790_EN...

  • Page 101: Automatic Darning

    Practical stitches 5.9 Automatic darning The simple Darning Program No. 22 is especially suitable for quick darning of worn or damaged areas. It is recommended to use fine material as a backing for the worn and damaged areas or to stick an adhesive interlining.

  • Page 102: Reinforced Darning, Automatic

    Practical stitches The reinforced Darning Program No. 23 is especially suitable for quick darning of worn or damaged areas. The reinforced Darning Program No. 23 replaces threads along the lengthwise grain in all materials. 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 103: Finishing Edges

    Practical stitches 5.12 Finishing edges The Zig zag No. 2 is suitable for all materials. It can also be used for eleastic seams as well as for decorative sewing. Use darning thread for fine materials. When sewing satin stitch it is recommended to select a dense, short the zig zag with a stitch length of 0.5 –...

  • Page 104: Sewing Double Overlock

    Practical stitches > Touch the icon «Practical stitches». > Select the Double overlock No. 10. 5.14 Narrow edgestitching > Attach the Blindstitch foot No. 5 or the Reverse pattern foot No. 1C or the Edge stitch foot No. 10/10C/10D (optional accessory). >...

  • Page 105: Sewing Hem Edges

    Practical stitches > Insert the seam guide into the hole of the presser foot. > Adjust the width as desired. > Tighten the screw. > Guide the folded edge along the seam guide. 5.17 Sewing hem edges When using the Blindstitch foot No. 5, it is recommended to select a needle position far left or far right. When using the Reverse pattern foot No.

  • Page 106: Sewing Blind Hems

    Practical stitches 5.18 Sewing blind hems For invisible hems in medium to heavy weight cotton, wool and blended materials. Prerequisite: • The fabric edges are finished. > Attach the Blindstitch foot No. 5. > Touch the icon «Practical stitches». > Select the Blindstitch No. 9. >...

  • Page 107: Sewing Visible Hems

    Practical stitches 5.19 Sewing visible hems The visible hem is especially suitable for elastic hems in jersey, cotton, wool, synthetic and mixed fibers. > Attach the Reverse pattern foot No. 1C/1D. > Touch the icon «Practical stitches». > Select Tricot stitch No. 14. >...

  • Page 108: Sewing Basting Stitches

    Practical stitches 5.21 Sewing basting stitches When sewing basting stitches, it is recommended to use a fine darning thread as this is easier to remove. With the Basting stitch No. 21 only every fourth stitch is sewn. The longest stitch possible is 24 mm when the stitch length is set at 6 mm.

  • Page 109: Decorative Stitches

    Decorative stitches Decorative stitches 6.1 Overview Decorative Stitches Depending on the type of material, simple or more complex decorative stitches should be selected to best suit the material. • Decorative stitches which are programmed with simple straight stitches are particularly appropriate for light weight materials, e.g.

  • Page 110: Bobbin-Play

    Decorative stitches Decorative stitch Category Name Category 1400 Tapering Category 1500 Skyline (special stitches) Category 1600 Quilt stitches sideways motion Category 1700 International 6.2 Bobbin-Play NOTICE Inappropriate bobbin case is used. Damage of the bobbin case. > Use the special bobbin case (optional accessory). The bobbin can be filled with different thread material.

  • Page 111: Altering The Stitch Density

    Decorative stitches > Touch the icon «Decorative stitches». > Select an appropriate decorative stitch. > Turn the «Upper Multifunctional knob» and the «Lower Multifunctional knob» to adjust the stitch length and the stitch width so that even when sewing with thick thread a nice stitch formation can be achieved. >...

  • Page 112: Tapering

    Decorative stitches 6.4 Tapering Overview Tapering Programming length Determining the length manually Pattern repeat Selecting kind of tapering Adjusting the length Backstepping Mirror image left/right Saving stitch pattern settings Balance Back to basic setting Altering points of a stitch pattern Tapering is a technique in which the stitch patterns come to a point at the beginning and the end.

  • Page 113: Sewing Tapering

    Decorative stitches > Touch the icon «man» to adjust the points of the stitch pattern individually. > Touch the icons «-» or «+» in the upper right portion of the display to alter the points of the stitch pattern. > Touch the icons «-» or «+» in the lower right portion of the display to alter the length of the stitch pattern points.

  • Page 114: Sewing Cross Stitches

    Decorative stitches 6.5 Sewing cross stitches Cross stitching is a traditional technique, and extends the range of decorative stitches. If the cross stitches are sewn on fabric with a linen texture, they look like hand-stitched cross stitching. When cross stitches are sewn with cotton embroidery thread, the stitch pattern appears fuller.

  • Page 115: Inserting The Cord

    Decorative stitches A more distinctive and relief-like effect can be achieved when the pintucks are corded, which means that they are sewn with an additional pintuck cord. Chose a pintuck cord that fits well into the grooves of the selected pintuck foot. The cord must be colorfast and shrinkproof. Pintuck foot Number Description...

  • Page 116: Sewing Pintucks

    Decorative stitches > Make sure that the cord slides through the thread slot of the bobbin cover. > Place the cord spool on the arm of the Free Hand System. > Check that the cord runs smoothly. > If the thread doesn't slide smoothly past the bobbin cover, open the cover while sewing and turn off the bobbin thread indicator in the Setup Program.

  • Page 117: Alphabets And Monograms

    Alphabets and Monograms Alphabets and Monograms 7.1 Overview Alphabet Block, Double block, Script and Comic alphabets as well as as Cyrillic can be sewn in two different sizes. Monograms can be sewn in three different sizes. Block, Double block, Script and Comic alphabets as well as Cyrillic can also be sewn in lower case letters.

  • Page 118: Altering Font Size

    Alphabets and Monograms > Touch the icon «Creating view» (1) to open the extended entry mode. > Select the letters. > Touch the icon (1) (standard setting) to use upper case letters. > Touch the icon (2) to use lower case letters. >...

  • Page 119: Altering Size Of Monogram

    Alphabets and Monograms 7.4 Altering size of monogram The font size 30 mm is pre-programmed. The letters can be reduce to 20 mm or 15 mm. Prerequisite: • A single letter is selected. > Touch the icon «i»-Dialog. > Touch the icon «Altering size of monogram» to reduce the lettering to 20 mm. >...

  • Page 120: Buttonholes

    Buttonholes 8.1 Overview Buttonholes To create the correct buttonhole for every button, every purpose und for every garment, your BERNINA 790 is equipped with a considerable collection of buttonholes. The corresponding button can be sewn on automatically. Eyelets can also be sewn.

  • Page 121: Making Use Of The Height Compensation Tool

    Buttonholes Buttonhole Buttonhole Name Description number Decorative Keyhole For firmer, non-stretch fabrics: jackets, buttonhole with coats, leisure wear. horizontal bartack Decorative buttonhole For decorative buttonholes in firmer, with double pointed non-elastic fabrics. bartack Button sew-on program For buttons with 2 and 4 holes. Eyelet with small zig zag Openings for cords and narrow ribbons, for decorative work.

  • Page 122: Using The Compensation Plate

    Buttonholes 8.3 Using the compensation plate When sewing a buttonhole in difficult materials, it is recommended to use the compensation plate for buttonholes (optional accessory). It can be used along with the Buttonhole foot No. 3A. > Insert the compensation plate carefully from the side. 8.4 Marking buttonholes >...

  • Page 123: 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. 8.5 Cord Using cord with the Buttonhole foot with slide No.

  • Page 124: Using Cord With The Buttonhole Foot No. 3C (Optional Accessory)

    Buttonholes > Pull the cord ends into the slits. > Lower the buttonhole foot. > Sew the buttonhole in the usual manner. > Pull the cord through the buttonhole 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 125: Sewing A Test Sample

    Buttonholes > Lower the buttonhole foot. > Sew the buttonhole in the usual manner. > Pull the cord until the loop disappears in the bartack. > Pull the ends of the cord with a hand stitching-needle to the wrong side of the fabric and knot or secure. 8.6 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 126: Determining The Buttonhole Length

    Buttonholes 8.8 Determining the buttonhole length The button can be centered in the yellow circle in the lower portion of the display. The yellow circle can be enlarged or downsized with the «Multifunctional knobs up/down» and the diameter of the button can be determined in this way.

  • Page 127: Sewing A Buttonhole Automatically

    Buttonholes 8.10 Sewing a buttonhole automatically When the Buttonhole foot with slide No. 3A is used, the length of the buttonhole is measured automatically by the lens on the presser foot. The buttonhole will be duplicated and the machine switches to the next step automatically when the maximum length is reached.

  • Page 128: Programming The Heirloom Buttonhole

    Buttonholes 8.11 Programming the Heirloom buttonhole Prerequisite: • The Buttonhole foot with slide No. 3A is attached. > Touch the icon «Buttonholes». > Select the Buttonhole No. 63. > Sew the desired buttonhole length. > Press the button «Quick reverse» to program the length. –...

  • Page 129: Sewing The Manual 5-Step Buttonhole

    Buttonholes > Touch the icon (6). – The machine sews the bottom bartack and stops automatically. > Touch the icon «Scrolling down» so that the last icon appears. > Touch the icon. – The machine secures and stops automatically. 8.13 Sewing the manual 5-step buttonhole Prerequisite: •...

  • Page 130: Cutting The Buttonhole Open With The Seam Ripper

    Buttonholes 8.14 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. 8.15 Cutting open buttonholes with the buttonhole cutter (optional accessory) >...

  • Page 131: Sewing Eyelets

    Buttonholes • The Darning foot No. 9 (optional accessory) or the Button sew-on foot No. 18 (optional accessory) is attached. > Lower the feed dog. > Select the Button sew-on Program No. 60. > Place the button on the sewing project. >...

  • Page 132: Quilting

    Quilting Quilting 9.1 Overview Quilt Stitches Stitch Stitch Name Description patterns number 1324 Quilting, Securing To secure at the sewing start and sewing end Program with short stitches forward. 1325 Quilting straight stitch Straight stitch at 3 mm stitch length. 1326 Piecing stitch/Straight Straight stitch at 2 mm stitch length.

  • Page 133: Sewing In The Quilting Securing Program

    Quilting 9.2 Sewing in the Quilting securing Program Prerequisite: • The Reverse pattern foot No. 1C/1D is attached. > Select Quilt stitch pattern No. 1324. > Press the foot control. – The machine sews 6 stitches forward automatically when sewing is started. >...

  • Page 134: Guiding The Quilt Work Freely

    Quilting 9.4 Guiding the quilt work freely Quilt gloves with rubber fingertips (optional accessory) will help when guiding the fabric. It is recommended to use the slide-on table and the Free Hand System. With free-motion quilting, it is of advantage to quilt from the center outwards and to guide the fabric using smooth, round movements to form the design of your choice.

  • Page 135: Bernina Stitch Regulator (Bsr)

    BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) 10 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 136: Bsr Mode

    BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) 10.2 BSR mode 1 The BSR function can be controlled via the foot control or with the button «Start/Stop». Start the BSR mode. At the BSR presser foot a red light is on. By moving the fabric the machine accelerates. If the fabric isn't moved, securing in place is possible without pressing an additional button.

  • Page 137: Changing The Presser Foot Sole

    BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) > Insert the cable of the BSR presser foot into the connection (1). > Switch the machine on. – The BSR display opens and the BSR 1 mode is activated. Changing the presser foot sole NOTICE The lens of the BSR presser foot is dirty.

  • Page 138: Securing

    BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) > Pull the presser foot sole out of the guide downwards. > Insert the new presser foot sole into the guide and push upwards until it clicks into place. > Attach the BSR presser foot (see page 137).

  • Page 139: Embroidery

    Embroidery 11 Embroidery 11.1 Overview Embroidery module Embroidery arm Guide rails for the machine Bracket for attaching the embroidery hoop Connection to the machine 11.2 Supplied accessories Illustration Name Purpose Embroidery foot No.26 For embroidering, darning and free-motion quilting. Embroidery hoop oval, To embroider large embroidery motifs.

  • Page 140: Important Embroidery Information

    The size of the embroidery motif Embroidery motifs can be scaled/sized on the embroidery machine or on the PC with the BERNINA embroidery software (optional accessory). Increasing/decreasing in a range of +/- 20 % provides the best results.

  • Page 141: Underlay Stitches

    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 142: Connecting Stitches

    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. 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 143: Tear-Away Stabilizers

    Embroidery • Fine mercerized cotton thread which is suitable for embroidery on cotton. Tear-away stabilizers Using a stabilizer ensures more stability of the embroidery project. A tear-away stabilizer suits all woven and non-stretch materials. 1 – 2 layers can be used. Stabilizers are available in different weights. With larger embroidered areas the stabilizer will remain under the thread.

  • Page 144: Embroidering Preparation

    Embroidery 11.5 Embroidering preparation Attaching the Embroidery foot No. 26 > Raise the needle. > Raise the presser foot. > Switch the machine off and disconnect it from the power supply system. > Push the clamping lever up. > Remove the presser foot. >...

  • Page 145: Inserting The Embroidery Needle

    Embroidery Inserting the embroidery needle Embroidery needles of the type 130/705 H-SUK provide a larger eye and are slightly rounded. This avoids thread abrasion when using Rayon- and cotton embroidery thread. Depending on the embroidery thread use a size No. 70-SUK to No. 90-SUK needle. >...

  • Page 146: Selecting Needle Type And Needle Size

    Embroidery > Touch the icon «Needle selection». > Touch the icon «Needle type/Needle size». > Select the needle type (1) of the inserted needle. > Select the needle size (2) of the inserted needle. Attaching the stitch plate CutWork/Straight The stitch plate CutWork/Straight has a small needle hole in the needle insertion area. The small needle hole supports the fabric.

  • Page 147: Selecting The Stitch Plate Cutwork/Straight

    Embroidery Selecting the stitch plate CutWork/Straight After having changed the stitch plate, it can be checked whether or not it is suitable to be used in combination with the selected needle. > Touch the icon «Stitch plate selection». > Select the stitch plate CutWork/Straight. Attaching the Module NOTICE Transporting the embroidery module...

  • Page 148: Preparing The Embroidery 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 149: Using Adhesive Spray

    Embroidery > Place the material and the inner hoop on the outer hoop so that the arrows of both hoops match. > Fit the hoops into each other; ensure that the material does not move. > Hoop the fabric to be embroidered tightly. >...

  • Page 150: Using Water-Soluble Stabilizer

    > Remove the hoop. 11.6 Selecting an embroidery motif All BERNINA embroidery motifs can either be embroidered as-is or changed using the various functions offered by the embroidery machine. All embroidery motifs can be found in the attachment (see page 191).

  • Page 151: Embroidery Hoop

    Embroidery > Lower the feed dog (1). > Attach the stitch plate CutWork/Straight (see page 148). > Insert the needle (see page 146). > Attach the Embroidery foot No. 26 (see page 145). > Touch the icon «Home». > Touch the icon «Embroidery mode». >...

  • Page 152: Changing The Upper Thread In The Embroidery Mode

    Embroidery Changing the upper thread in the embroidery mode Relocating the embroidery hoop facilitates threading when the needle is close to the embroidery hoop. > Touch the icon «Embroidery hoop display/Embroidery hoop selection». > Touch the icon «Moving the embroidery hoop to the left». >...

  • Page 153: Activating The Grid

    Embroidery Activating the grid When the center of the hoop and the grid are displayed, the embroidery motif can be positioned more exactly. > Touch the icon «Hoop display/Hoop selection». > Touch the icon «Grid on/off» to display the center of the hoop on the display. >...

  • Page 154: Editing The Embroidery Motif

    The basic 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 sewing computer has been tested. Metrosene-/Seralon thread size 100/2 (Company Mettler, Switzerland) is used for upper and bobbin thread.

  • Page 155: Adjusting The Upper Thread Tension

    Embroidery 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 156: Relocating The Embroidery Motif

    Embroidery Relocating the embroidery motif > Select an embroidery motif. > Touch the icon «i»-Dialog. > Touch the icon «Relocating the embroidery motif». > Turn the «Upper Multifunctional knob» to move the embroidery motif horizontally. > Turn the «Lower Multifunctional knob» to move the embroidery motif vertically. >...

  • Page 157: Mirroring Embroidery Motifs

    Embroidery Mirroring embroidery motifs > Select an embroidery motif. > Touch the icon «i»-Dialog. > Touch the icon «Mirror image left/right» to mirror the embroidery motif horizontally. > Touch the icon «Mirror image up/down» to mirror the embroidery motif vertically. >...

  • Page 158: Checking The Size Of The Embroidery Motif

    Embroidery > Touch the icon «Altering the stitch type/stitch density». > Adjust the desired stitch density (1) with the icons «-» or «+». Checking the size of the embroidery motif It can be checked whether or not the size of the embroidery motif fits in the hoop. >...

  • Page 159: Duplicating The Embroidery Motif

    Embroidery > Delete the embroidery motif which is not needed anymore (1) by touching it and keep it touched to move it out of the display. > Touch the icon «Confirm». Duplicating the embroidery motif > Select an embroidery motif. >...

  • Page 160: Administering Embroidery Motifs

    > Touch the icon «Saving the embroidery motif». – The embroidery motif to be saved is outlined in yellow. > Insert the BERNINA USB stick into the port (1). > Touch the icon «USB stick». > Touch the icon «Confirm».

  • Page 161: Overwriting The Embroidery Motif In The Personal Memory

    > Touch the icon «Saving the embroidery motif». – The embroidery motif to be saved is outlined in yellow. > Insert the BERNINA USB stick into the port (1). > Touch the icon «USB stick». > Select the embroidery motif which is to be overwritten.

  • Page 162: Loading An Embroidery Motif From The Personal Memory

    > Select an embroidery motif. Loading an embroidery motif from the BERNINA USB stick > Touch the icon «Selection». > Insert the BERNINA USB stick into the port (1). > Touch the icon «USB stick». > Select a personal embroidery motif.

  • Page 163: Deleting An Embroidery Motif From The Bernina Usb Stick

    Deleting an embroidery motif from the BERNINA USB stick > Touch the icon «Selection». > Touch the icon «Deleting embroidery motif». > Insert the BERNINA USB stick into the port (1). > Touch the icon «USB stick». > Select the embroidery motif which is to be deleted.

  • Page 164: Changing The Colors Of The Embroidery Motif

    Embroidery Changing the colors of the embroidery motif 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 embroidering area. >...

  • Page 165: Repositioning The Needle

    Embroidery > Touch the icon «Embroidering». > Touch the icon «Relocating the hoop». > Turn the «Upper Multifunctional knob» to move the hoop horizontally. > Turn the «Lower Multifunctional knob» to move the hoop vertically. Repositioning the needle When the thread breaks, the needle can be repositioned in the embroidery motif by means of the embroidery sequence control.

  • Page 166: Embroidering Single Colors

    Embroidery > Touch the icon «Multi-colored embroidery motif on/off». Embroidering single colors Every color of an 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. The connecting stitches remain visible.

  • Page 167: Embroidering Via The Foot Control

    Embroidery 11.13 Embroidering via the foot control Embroidering via the foot control is recommended when only a short sequence has to be embroidered. While embroidering, the foot control must be pressed down all the time. > Press the foot control to start embroidering. –...

  • Page 168: Endless Embroidery

    Embroidery > Touch the icon «Rotating the embroidery motif». > Touch the icon «+90» to rotate the text by 90°. > Touch the icon «i» (1). > Touch the icon «Relocating the embroidery motif». > Turn the «Upper Multifunctional knob» to move the embroidery motif horizontally. >...
  • Page 169 Embroidery > Touch the icon «Endless Embroidery». – The embroidery motif will be duplicated as many times as possible to fill the hoop. – The reference points, which are necessary when rehooping the fabric, are also stitched out. > Add more reference points, if required, using the arrow icons. >...
  • Page 170 Embroidery > Via the arrow icons, determine on which side of the embroidered part the next reference point shall be placed. > Turn the «Upper Multifunctional knob» or the «Lower Multifunctional knob» to position the hoop exactly. > Touch the icon «Confirm». >...

  • Page 171: Attachment

    Risk of injury near the needle and the hook. > Switch the machine off and disconnect it from the power supply system. Prerequisite: • The stitch plate is removed. > Fill the oil depot with 1 drop of the supplied BERNINA oil. 035964.50.04_2014-08_Manual_B790_EN...

  • Page 172: Cleaning The Hook

    Attachment Cleaning the hook Electronically driven components. CAUTION Risk of injury near the needle and the hook. > Switch the machine off and disconnect it from the power supply system. > Open the bobbin cover. > Remove the bobbin case. >...

  • Page 173: Lubricating The Hook

    > Flap down the fastening bracket along with the black hook race cover. > Remove the hook. > Fill as much BERNINA-oil into both oil depots so that the felts are damp and make sure that the surface of the hook sleeve (marked in red) remains free of oil.
  • Page 174 Attachment > As a check, turn the handwheel. > Insert the bobbin case. 035964.50.04_2014-08_Manual_B790_EN...

  • Page 175: Troubleshooting

    > Adjust upper thread tension. Uneven stitch formation Upper thread too tight or too loose. > Replace the needle, make sure that a new BERNINA Needle blunt or bent. quality needle is used. > Use a new BERNINA quality needle.
  • Page 176 Upper thread is too tight. > Rethread. Incorrectly threaded. > Use quality thread. Poor quality thread. > Contact the nearest specialized BERNINA dealer to have The stitch plate or the hook tip is the damages repaired. damaged. > Replace the stitch plate.
  • Page 177 > Place the machine in a warm room one hour before use. The machine doesn't start Unfavorable room temperature. > Connect the machine and switch it on. > Contact the specialized BERNINA dealer. The machine is damaged. > Contact the specialized BERNINA dealer. The light of the «Start-/Stop»...

  • Page 178: Error Messages

    Attachment 12.3 Error messages Message on the display Cause Repair > Check the entry and enter the new number. Stitch number unknown. > Combine other stitches. Selection of the stitch pattern not possible in the combi mode. > Push the button «Feed dog up/down» to lower the feed The feed dog is not lowered.
  • Page 179 > Calibrate the hoop. The needle position doesn't correspond with the center of the hoop. > Connect the embroidery modul to the machine. The embroidery module is not > Contact the specialized BERNINA dealer to have the attached. machine checked. 035964.50.04_2014-08_Manual_B790_EN...
  • Page 180 > Reduce the size of the embroidery motif. The embroidery motif is too large. > Attach a bigger hoop. > Make sure that the BERNINA USB stick (optional Too less free capacity on the Not enough free capacity on the accessory) is used.
  • Page 181 > Transfer saved data to the machine. couldn't be recovered. > Use a BERNINA USB stick (optional accessory) providing No BERNINA USB stick is inserted. The BERNINA USB stick (optional enough free capacity. Make sure that during the accessory) is not inserted.

  • Page 182: Storage And Disposal

    > Protect the machine against climatic influences. Dispose of the machine BERNINA International AG is committed to the protection of the environment. We strive to minimize the environmental impact of our products by continuously improving product design and our technology of manufacturing.

  • Page 183: Technical Data

    Attachment 12.5 Technical data Term Value Measurement unit Maximum fabric thickness 12.5 Sewing light Maximum sewing speed 1000 spm/rpm Measurements without the spool pin 522/214/358 Weight Energy consumption Watt Input voltage 100-240 Volt Protection class (Electrical engineering) 035964.50.04_2014-08_Manual_B790_EN...

  • Page 184: Overview Stitch Patterns

    Attachment 12.6 Overview Stitch patterns Practical stitches Buttonholes 035964.50.04_2014-08_Manual_B790_EN...

  • Page 185: Decorative Stitches

    Attachment Decorative stitches Florals Nature sideways motion Cross stitches 035964.50.04_2014-08_Manual_B790_EN...
  • Page 186 Attachment Satin stitches Satin stitches sideways motion 035964.50.04_2014-08_Manual_B790_EN...
  • Page 187 Attachment Ornamental stitches Heirloom stitches 035964.50.04_2014-08_Manual_B790_EN...
  • Page 188 Attachment Heirloom sideways motion Novelty Novelty sideways motion 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 035964.50.04_2014-08_Manual_B790_EN...
  • Page 189 Attachment Filigree stitches sideways motion 1201 1202 1203 1204 1205 1206 1207 1208 1209 1210 1211 1212 1213 1215 1216 1217 1218 1220 1221 Quilt stitches 1324 1325 1326 1327 1328 1329 1330 1331 1332 1333 1334 1335 1337 1338 1339 1340 1341...

  • Page 190: Overview Embroidery Motifs

    Editing embroidery motifs Let your inspiration run free. A vast selection of embroidery motifs is at your disposal. If you see one the following pictograms below a number of an embroidery motif, you can find additional information at www.bernina.com/7series. 035964.50.04_2014-08_Manual_B790_EN...

  • Page 191: Embellishment

    Attachment Detached point CutWork Design (motif) Broderie anglaise PaintWork Design (motif) Fringes CrystalWork Design (motif) Appliqué PunchWork Embellishment Embroidery motif Width x Embroidery motif Width x Height Height Colors Colors in mm in mm BE790501 199.5 21008-15 119.5 276.4 119.9 82006-30 99.9 BE790503...
  • Page 192 Attachment Embroidery motif Width x Embroidery motif Width x Height Height Colors Colors in mm in mm 82006-36 121.8 BE790403 140.0 123.0 130.4 NB018 90.3 NB728 97.5 97.1 112.6 NB403 78.1 HG079 116.0 78.3 116.1 FB457 107.7 FQ881 129.2 83.6 129.3 FB336 122.0...

  • Page 193: Quilts

    Attachment Embroidery motif Width x Embroidery motif Width x Height Height Colors Colors in mm in mm NB646 98.5 FQ072 79.7 65.0 101.6 NB101 99.2 NB373 121.4 99.3 176.8 WS649 125.4 NB708 137.8 248.3 127.7 FB433 120.9 120.9 Quilts Embroidery motif Width x Embroidery motif Width x...
  • Page 194 Attachment Embroidery motif Width x Embroidery motif Width x Height Height Colors Colors in mm in mm BD288 202.0 BD292 94.8 201.0 95.1 BD299 94.5 BD308 95.0 95.0 94.4 BD413 97.1 BD837 123.6 97.2 123.6 12380-43 123.5 12380-30 89.2 123.5 96.3 12380-04 83.1...
  • Page 195 Attachment Embroidery motif Width x Embroidery motif Width x Height Height Colors Colors in mm in mm 12380-10 152.0 BD796 47.2 356.7 174.5 BD800 127.3 BD801 122.2 122.4 124.2 BD804 122.9 BD394 97.0 123.6 96.8 BD412 89.4 BD513 63.5 53.2 63.4 BD514 63.5...

  • Page 196: Borders And Lace

    Attachment Embroidery motif Width x Embroidery motif Width x Height Height Colors Colors in mm in mm BD659 66.6 BD665 160.3 219.1 117.8 HE959 120.6 120.6 Borders and Lace Embroidery motif Width x Embroidery motif Width x Height Height Colors Colors in mm in mm...
  • Page 197 Attachment Embroidery motif Width x Embroidery motif Width x Height Height Colors Colors in mm in mm 12454--06 116.6 12454-07 48.5 47.6 57.4 FA981 35.1 BE790701 113.6 142.3 230.1 BE790704 72.5 BE790703 70.7 217.2 185.0 BE790702 73.0 21013-29 40.2 190.5 152.0 21013-30 75.8...
  • Page 198 Attachment Embroidery motif Width x Embroidery motif Width x Height Height Colors Colors in mm in mm CM471 59.1 FB403 52.2 190.8 208.5 FQ785 92.6 FQ969 51.6 342.0 161.9 FQ408 30.0 FQ736 97.4 253.1 BD582 48.6 NA912 115.1 171.1 15.8 NA914 120.3 NB478...

  • Page 199: Flowers

    Attachment Embroidery motif Width x Embroidery motif Width x Height Height Colors Colors in mm in mm FQ041 54.0 FB422 52.3 78.3 33.8 FB423 132.9 53.6 Flowers Embroidery motif Width x Embroidery motif Width x Height Height Colors Colors in mm in mm 80001-23 85.0...
  • Page 200 Attachment Embroidery motif Width x Embroidery motif Width x Height Height Colors Colors in mm in mm BE790401 205.7 BE790405 125.9 242.0 185.4 FS142 69.3 82004-34 198.8 143.8 281.3 BE790409 188.4 BE790402 146.5 215.3 280.0 FQ061 75.2 FQ801 46.0 92.8 112.5 FQ273 88.6...
  • Page 201 Attachment Embroidery motif Width x Embroidery motif Width x Height Height Colors Colors in mm in mm FQ982 150.1 FB268 123.7 218.5 87.3 FQ934 119.1 CM418 45.7 192.4 87.4 FQ972 111.6 FQ548 93.8 73.2 159.3 NB513 103.7 FQ274 63.0 111.7 77.7 NB668 114.3...

  • Page 202: Children

    Attachment Embroidery motif Width x Embroidery motif Width x Height Height Colors Colors in mm in mm FB419 64.3 WS673 67.7 56.5 170.1 FQ108 118.9 FQ161 128.7 136.1 170.5 NB442 55.6 FA971 115.3 58.4 106.6 Children Embroidery motif Width x embroidery motif Width x Height...
  • Page 203 Attachment Embroidery motif Width x embroidery motif Width x Height Height Colors Colors in mm in mm BE790307 141.5 BE790308 191.3 126.9 219.6 12421-03 45.8 NB193 113.3 48.3 96.2 CM384 77.4 CM226 63.3 80.7 63.1 CM193 106.7 CM220 71.5 127.4 71.8 WP325 77.9...
  • Page 204 Attachment Embroidery motif Width x embroidery motif Width x Height Height Colors Colors in mm in mm CM404 47.2 CM368 70.2 165.4 140.1 CM147 55.0 CM022 89.1 99.6 97.1 CM442 46.5 CM362 120.6 47.0 113.0 WP201 76.2 CM286 97.9 92.0 82.4 CK970 84.8...

  • Page 205: Seasons

    Attachment Seasons Embroidery motif Width x Embroidery motif Width x Height Height Colors Colors in mm in mm 12384-02 132.9 12384-11 84.3 203.4 189.8 12443-03 120.5 12443-11 73.4 161.4 193.1 133.8 12427-11 81.6 12427-01 167.6 126.2 123.4 12400-11 74.1 12400-03 161.3 211.9 88.6...

  • Page 206: Asia

    Attachment Embroidery motif Width x Embroidery motif Width x Height Height Colors Colors in mm in mm HG053 122.1 NB317 87.4 121.8 86.9 NB769 128.5 NA146 63.3 124.7 69.6 NB039 97.0 FQ749 77.6 127.0 94.8 HG460 91.8 98.1 Asia Embroidery motif Width x Embroidery motif Width x...
  • Page 207 Attachment Embroidery motif Width x Embroidery motif Width x Height Height Colors Colors in mm in mm FB492 86.8 FQ194 120.2 293.2 118.5 FQ217 84.8 FA427 111.8 59.2 66.1 FB276 124.8 FB283 102.4 112.1 109.4 FB490 67.7 FB491 31.7 67.7 165.6 NB491 79.2...

  • Page 208: Sport

    Attachment Sport Embroidery motif Width x Embroidery motif Width x Height Height Colors Colors in mm in mm BE790601 80.2 BE790602 80.3 80.2 75.6 BE790603 80.5 BE790604 79.8 74.8 80.3 BE790605 79.5 BE790606 100.2 79.5 86.0 BE790607 79.8 BE790608 80.3 74.4 80.1 SP980...

  • Page 209: Monograms Girls

    Attachment Embroidery motif Width x Embroidery motif Width x Height Height Colors Colors in mm in mm RC244 88.4 RC675 101.6 53.4 79.9 SP266 75.8 SP989 101.6 54.2 82.5 SR067 87.5 LT870 97.5 96.9 57.0 SR589 66.5 FB158 39.5 95.2 53.3 Monograms Girls Embroidery motif...
  • Page 210 Attachment Embroidery motif Width x Embroidery motif Width x Height Height Colors Colors in mm in mm BE790103 64.7 BE790104 90.4 92.8 97.5 BE790105 60.9 BE790106 63.5 89.6 89.9 BE790107 79.6 BE790108 70.5 89.9 90.0 BE790109 32.2 BE790110 73.5 100.6 89.4 BE790111 65.0...
  • Page 211 Attachment Embroidery motif Width x Embroidery motif Width x Height Height Colors Colors in mm in mm BE790115 74.4 BE790116 71.1 89.3 102.9 BE790117 82.1 BE790118 73.6 100.8 103.8 BE790119 60.6 BE790120 71.8 89.5 99.6 BE790121 77.4 BE790122 86.9 89.7 89.3 BE790123 104.6...

  • Page 212: Monograms Boys

    Attachment Monograms Boys Embroidery motif Width x Embroidery motif Width x Height Height Colors Colors in mm in mm BE790201 84.9 BE790202 79.7 95.3 95.1 BE790203 78.7 BE790204 104.4 95.3 96.5 BE790205 83.7 BE790206 77.7 95.2 96.0 BE790207 92.8 BE790208 87.7 95.3 95.3...
  • Page 213 Attachment Embroidery motif Width x Embroidery motif Width x Height Height Colors Colors in mm in mm BE790211 75.5 BE790212 83.3 95.3 95.3 BE790213 99.7 BE790214 89.9 101.3 94.8 BE790215 87.9 BE790216 71.6 95.3 94.9 BE790217 86.3 BE790218 82.6 102.2 95.1 BE790219 79.2...

  • Page 214: Animals

    Attachment Embroidery motif Width x Embroidery motif Width x Height Height Colors Colors in mm in mm BE790221 89.9 BE790222 92.9 95.6 95.7 BE790223 114.7 BE790224 93.1 95.2 95.2 BE790225 89.1 BE790226 59.3 95.3 95.9 Animals Embroidery motif Width x Embroidery motif Width x Height...
  • Page 215 Attachment Embroidery motif Width x Embroidery motif Width x Height Height Colors Colors in mm in mm FB258 83.2 FQ106 109.3 184.0 108.9 FQ617 118.0 FQ624 64.5 198.3 144.2 MT022 123.2 MT028 103.3 125.4 93.4 WM785 84.6 WP217 93.3 103.4 78.1 WP244 136.8...

  • Page 216: Designworks Designs

    Attachment DesignWorks designs Embroidery motif Width x Embroidery motif Width x Height Height Colors Colors in mm in mm DW11 BE790901 BE790903 BE790905 BE790906 BE790909 DW07 DW05 DW10 DW08 035964.50.04_2014-08_Manual_B790_EN...

  • Page 217: Index

    Combi mode Attaching the Module Combining embroidery motifs Attaching the stitch plate CutWork/Straight Connecting the foot control Cord Back to basic setting BERNINA Dual Feed Decorative stitches Buttonholes Dispose of the machine Embroidery test Error messages Included accessories Inserting the embroidery needle...
  • Page 218 Index Maintenance and Cleaning Tapering Threading preparation Threading the bobbin thread Threading the double needle Needle, Thread, Fabric Threading the triple needle Needle/thread combination Threading the upper thread Troubleshooting Overview Embroidery motifs Overview Stitch patterns Updating the software Using a spool net Pintucks Using eco mode Positioning the spool disc...

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