Page 1 BERNINA 590...
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 2017/10 en 1026725.0.04 1st Edition Copyright 2017 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...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................... 14 1 My BERNINA............................ 18 Introduction .......................... 18 Welcome to the world of BERNINA .................. 18 Key to signs .......................... 19 Overview Machine ........................ 20 Overview front controls ....................... 20 Overview front ........................ 21 Overview sideways ...................... 22 Overview back........................ 23 Supplied accessories........................ 23 Overview accessories machine ..................... 23 Use of the power cable (only USA/Canada)................ 25...
Page 5 Contents Adjusting the feed dog...................... 40 Slide-on table.......................... 41 Using the slide-on table ....................... 41 Presser foot.......................... 42 Adjusting the presser position via the knee lifter of the Free Hand System ...... 42 Adjusting the presser foot position via the button «Presser foot up/down» ...... 42 Changing the presser foot .................... 42 Selecting the presser foot in the user interface.............. 43 Adjusting the presser foot pressure.................. 43...
Page 6 Registering details of the dealer................... 68 Saving Service data...................... 69 Back to basic setting...................... 69 Deleting user data ....................... 70 Deleting motifs on the BERNINA USB Stick................ 70 Calibrating the Buttonhole foot No. 3A ................ 71 Updating the machine Firmware.................. 71 Recovering saved data ...................... 72 Cleaning the thread catcher .................... 73 Lubricating the machine ...................... 73...
Page 7 Overwriting stitch patterns from the personal memory ............ 89 Loading stitch patterns from the personal memory .............. 90 Deleting stitch patterns from the personal memory.............. 90 Uploading a stitch pattern from the BERNINA USB stick ............ 90 Deleting stitch patterns from the BERNINA USB stick ............ 91 Securing.......................... 91 Securing via the icon «Securing»...
Page 8 Contents 6.14 Narrow edgestitching...................... 105 6.15 Wide edgestitching ....................... 105 6.16 Edgestitching using the seam guide (optional accessory) ............ 106 6.17 Sewing hem edges........................ 106 6.18 Sewing blind hems........................ 107 6.19 Sewing visible hems ...................... 108 6.20 Sewing flat joining seams...................... 108 6.21 Sewing basting stitches ...................... 109 7 Decorative stitches .......................... 110 Overview Decorative Stitches.................... 110 Bobbin-Play........................... 111...
Page 9 10.2 Quilting, Securing Program .................... 132 10.3 Sewing handlook quilt stitches .................... 132 10.4 Guiding the quilt work freely.................... 133 11 BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) ..................... 134 11.1 BSR mode 1 .......................... 134 11.2 BSR mode 2 .......................... 134 11.3 BSR function with Straight stitch No. 1.................. 134 11.4...
Page 10 Contents Selecting an embroidery motif ................... 145 13.4 Embroidery foot ........................ 145 Attaching the embroidery foot .................. 145 Selecting the presser foot in the User Interface .............. 146 13.5 Needle and stitch plate...................... 147 Inserting the embroidery needle .................. 147 Selecting the embroidery needle in the User Interface ............ 147 Selecting the needle type and the needle size .............. 147 Attaching the stitch plate .................... 148 Selecting the stitch plate in the User Interface.............. 148...
Page 11 Administering embroidery motifs.................. 179 Saving embroidery motifs in the personal memory ............. 179 Saving the embroidery motif on the BERNINA USB stick ............. 179 Overwriting the embroidery motif in the personal memory .......... 179 Overwriting the embroidery motif on the BERNINA USB stick .......... 180 Importing stitch patterns .................... 180...
Page 12 Contents 16 Embroidery............................ 182 16.1 Embroidering via the button «Start/Stop» ................ 182 16.2 Increasing the embroidery speed ................... 182 16.3 Adjusting the upper thread tension .................. 183 16.4 Embroidering via the foot control.................. 183 17 Attachment ............................ 184 17.1 Maintenance and cleaning .................... 184 Cleaning the display ...................... 184 Cleaning the feed dog....................... 184 Cleaning the hook...................... 184 Lubricating the hook ...................... 185...
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 Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Contact the nearest authorized BERNINA dealer to arrange further details. •...
Page 15 - turn the power switch to «0». • 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» and then remove the plug from the outlet.
Page 16 The symbol may also be marked on the product. KEEP THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SAVE 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 17: My Bernina
My BERNINA 1.1 Introduction With your BERNINA 590 you can sew, embroider and quilt. Delicate silk or satin fabrics as well as heavy- weight linen, fleece and denim can be sewn without any problems with this machine. Numerous practical as well as decorative stitches, buttonholes and embroidery motifs are at your disposal.
Page 18: Key To Signs
Fancy instructions, free sewing patterns and embroidery motifs as well as many new ideas: all this you can find in the weekly blog by BERNINA. Our experts give valuable 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 19: Overview Machine
My BERNINA 1.4 Overview Machine Overview front controls Quick reverse Needle up/down Thread cutter Upper Multifunctional knob Presser foot up/down Lower Multifunctional knob Start/Stop Needle left/right Pattern end...
Page 20: 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) 10 Thread take-up lever Presser foot Thread cutter Needle threader Fixing screw Sewing light Connection for slide-on table...
Page 21: Overview Sideways
My BERNINA Overview sideways Connection for foot control Retractable spool pin Feed dog up/down Air vents PC-connection Handwheel USB port Power switch Spool pin Connection for power cable Bobbin winding unit Magnet holder for touchscreen pen...
Page 22: Overview Back
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. Visit www.bernina.com for more accessory information.
Page 23 My BERNINA Illustration Name Purpose Soft Cover with pocket The soft cover protects the machine from dust and contamination. Accessory box The accessory box serves the purpose to store the supplied accessories as well as the optional accessories. Knee lifter The presser foot may be raised and lowered with the Free Hand System.
Page 24: Use Of The Power Cable (Only Usa/Canada)
My BERNINA Illustration Name Purpose Height compensation The height compensation tool levels an angled tool position of the presser foot sole when sliding over thick seams. Selection of needles The needle assortment contains different versions and sizes of needles for all the common applications.
Page 25: Overview Presser Feet
Zipper foot This foot is used together with the BERNINA Dual feed. Using the Zipper foot, sewing in zippers is done in no time - neatly and precise. The narrow sole is positioned close to the zipper coils to sew in the zipper close-fitting to the edge.
Page 26 BERNINA Stitch Regulator The perfect foot for free-motion quilting with a (BSR) regulated stitch length on any material. It reacts on the fabric movements and controls the speed of the needle when sewing free-motion.
Page 27: Accessory Box
My BERNINA Accessory box 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 28: Overview User Interface
My BERNINA 1.6 Overview User Interface Overview functions/Visual information Upper thread tension Stitch plate/Needle selection Presser foot display/Presser foot selection Feed dog up/down Presser foot pressure Filling level of bobbin thread Overview System settings Sewing mode Embroidery mode Home Setup Program...
Page 29: Overview Selection Menu Sewing
My BERNINA Overview selection menu sewing Practical stitches Buttonholes Decorative stitches Quilt stitches Alphabets Personal Memory Overview Icons Icon Name Purpose i-Dialog Touching the icon «i»-Dialog provides various functions to edit motifs. Close The display is closed and the previously made adjustments are saved.
Page 30: Needle, Thread, Fabric
My BERNINA Icon Name Purpose Switch Activates or deactivates functions. Process navigation With the process navigation scrolling back in the display is possible. Swipe function By swiping the display using the touchscreen pen or the finger upwards or downwards, further functions can be displayed.
Page 31 My BERNINA Illustration Needle name Needle description Purpose Embroidery needle Small ball point, Embroidery on all especially large needle natural and synthetic 130/705 H-E 75, 90 eye and wide thread fabrics. groove Fine material needle Fine ball point Fine knitware,...
Page 32: 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 33: Needle/Thread Combination
My BERNINA Needle/thread combination The needle/thread combination is correct, when the thread fits perfectly into the long groove and goes easily through the needle eye. The thread can be optimally sewn. The thread can break and skipped stitches can occur when there is too much clearance in the long groove and the needle eye.
Page 34: Sewing Preparation
Sewing preparation Sewing preparation 2.1 Accessory box Removing and attaching the accessory box The accessory box is fixed to the machine by means of four magnets. When attaching, the drawer has to be integrated in the accessory box. > Turn the carrying handle up and hold it in place. >...
Page 35: Connection And Switching On
Attaching the knee lifter of the Free Hand System The lateral position of the knee lifter can be adjusted by your local BERNINA Dealer required. > Insert the knee lifter into the opening at the front side of the machine.
Page 36: Fixing The Touchscreen Pen
Sewing preparation > Adjust the sitting height so that the knee lifter can be operated with the knee. Fixing the touchscreen pen > Store the touchscreen pen at the magnet holder. Switching the machine on > Switch on the machine at the main switch to «I». 2.3 Foot control Regulating the speed via the foot control Via the foot control the speed can be adjusted steplessly.
Page 37: Raising/Lowering The Needle
Sewing 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. Programming the foot control individually The foot control, i. e. the back kick function, can be programmed individually (see page 58). 2.4 Spool pin Retractable spool pin Lift the spool pin...
Page 38: Horizontal Spool Pin
Sewing preparation > Press on the retractable spool pin with the finger and let go. – The retractable spool pin appears automatically. Inserting foam pad and thread spool The foam pad prevents the thread from getting hooked at the retractable spool pin. >...
Page 39: Free Arm
> Pull the spool net over the thread spool. 2.5 Free arm The BERNINA 590 provides a solidly designed free arm which offers a lot of space for large project on the right of the needle. 2.6 Feed dog...
Page 40: Slide-On Table
Sewing preparation Let the fabric be fed evenly; this results in a more perfect stitch formation. Pulling or pushing the fabric will result in uneven stitches. Holding back the fabric will result in uneven stitches. > Push the button «Feed dog up/down» to lower the feed dog. >...
Page 41: Presser Foot
Sewing preparation > To remove the slide-on table, press the button at the table down and pull the slide-on table over the free arm to the left. 2.8 Presser foot Adjusting the presser position via the knee lifter of the Free Hand System >...
Page 42: Selecting The Presser Foot In The User Interface
Sewing preparation Selecting the presser foot in the user interface After having replaced the presser foot, it can be checked whether it suits for the selected stitch pattern. Moreover, optional presser feet, which are also available for the respective stitch pattern, are displayed. >...
Page 43: Adjusting The Feed Dog
Sewing preparation 2.9 Adjusting the feed dog > Touch the icon «Feed dog up/down.» > Raise or lower the feed dog according to the animation. 2.10 Needle and stitch plate Changing the needle > Raise the needle. > Switch the machine off and disconnect it from the power supply system. >...
Page 44: Adjusting The Needle Position Up/Down
Sewing preparation > 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. Adjusting the needle position up/down > Push the button «Needle up/down» to lower the needle. >...
Page 45: Changing The Stitch Plate
Sewing preparation > Touch the icon «Needle stop up/down (permanent)» again. – The machine stops with needle position up as soon as the foot control is released or the button «Start/Stop» has been pressed. 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 46: Threading
Sewing preparation 2.11 Threading Threading the upper thread Prerequisite: • The needle and the foot are raised. • The machine is switched off and disconnected from the power supply system. > Place the foam pad on the spool pin. > Place the thread spool on the spool pin so that the thread is unwound clockwise. >...
Page 47 Sewing preparation > Guide the thread through the guides (6/7) above the foot. > Switch the machine on. > Press the semi-automatic threader lever (8) slightly down, keep pressed and pull the thread to the left beneath the gray threader hook (9). >...
Page 48: Threading The Double Needle
Sewing preparation > Pull the thread loop (14) to the back. > Pull the thread beneath the attached foot over the thread cutter (15) and cut. Threading the double needle Prerequisite: • The double needle is inserted. > Guide the first thread in direction of the arrow on the right side of the tension disc (1). >...
Page 49: Threading The Triple Needle
Sewing preparation > Thread the second thread manually into the left needle. Threading the triple needle Always insert a foam pad when using the retractable spool pin. It prevents the thread from getting hooked at the spool pin. Prerequisite: • The triple needle is inserted.
Page 50: Threading The Bobbin Thread
Sewing preparation > Attach the empty bobbin on the winding unit so that the silvery sensor surface is down. > Guide the thread to the left into the rear thread guide (1). > Guide the thread around the thread pretension clockwise (2). >...
Page 51 Sewing 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 facing the back of the bobbin case. >...
Page 52: Indicating Fill Level Of Bobbin Thread
Sewing preparation > Pull the thread to the right under the spring (3), then lead the thread under the two thread guides (4) and pull upwards. > When inserting into the machine, hold the bobbin case so the the thread guide (5) points upwards. >...
Page 53 Sewing preparation > Touch the icon «Bobbin thread fill level» to thread the bobbin thread according to the animation.
Page 54: Setup Program
Setup Program Setup Program 3.1 Sewing settings Adjusting the upper thread tension Adjustments to the upper thread tension in the Setup Program affect all stitch patterns. Individual alterations of the upper thread tension can also be made for currently selected stitches. The setting in the Setup remains active after switching off.
Page 55: Adjusting The Hovering Height Of The Presser Foot
Setup Program > Touch the icon «Sewing settings». > Touch the switch using the touchscreen pen/finger to deactivate the securing stitches. > Touch the switch again to activate the securing stitches. Adjusting the hovering height of the presser foot The hovering height of the presser foot can be adjusted according to the fabric thickness from 0 to max. 7 mm (0.27 inch).
Page 56: Programming The Button «Thread Cutter
Setup Program > Touch the icon «Alter the number of securing stitches» to program securing stitches in close succession. > Touch the icons «-» or «+» to program the number of securing stitches in close succession. > Touch the icon «Securing stitches in place» to program 4 securing stitches in place. >...
Page 57: 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 58: Programming The Foot Control
Setup Program Programming the foot control When the icon «Needle up/down» is activated, the needle is raised or lowered via a back kick on the foot control. Alternatively, the presser foot can be positioned, the thread can be cut and the automatic securing can be programmed.
Page 59: Adjusting The Maximum Embroidering Speed
When the embroidery motif is openend on the machine, it is always centered to the embroidery hoop. If you want the embroidery motif to be opened in its original position (defined by the BERNINA embroidery software), the function «Center the embroidery motif» must be activated.
Page 60: Calibrating The Hoop
Setup Program > Press the switch in the right section. – A previously moved embroidery motif which has been saved in the new position is opened in the saved position after selecting. > Press the switch in the right section again. –...
Page 61: Function Thread Away On/Off
Setup Program > Touch the icon «Embroidery settings». > Touch the icon «Select fabric thickness». > Select fabric thickness. Function thread away on/off The thread end is pulled out of the fabric after being cut. > Touch the icon «Home». >...
Page 62: Adjusting The Thread Cut
Setup Program > Press the switch in the lower right section to deactivate the securing stitches at the end. – If the embroidery motif has programmed securing stitches, they will be embroidered. – If the embroidery motif doesn't have any programmed securing stitches, none are embroidered. >...
Page 63: Changing The Measuring Unit
Setup Program > Touch the icons «-» or «+» (3) to adjust the length from where the connecting stitches are cut. > Touch the yellow-framed icon on the left side to reset the alteration to default setting. Changing the measuring unit The measuring unit in the embroidery mode can be changed from mm to inch.
Page 64: Monitoring Functions
Setup Program > Touch the icon «Personal settings». > Select the desired color of the display and the background. > Touch the text box above the color settings. > Enter the welcome text. > Touch the icon «ABC» (standard setting) to use upper-case letters. >...
Page 65: 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 new languages are provided for the User Interface as appropriate.
Page 66: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Display
Setup Program > Touch the icon «Setup Program». > Touch the icon «Machine settings». > Touch the icon «Language selection». > Select a language. Adjusting the brightness of the display The brightness of the display can be adjusted corresponding to the personal preferences. >...
Page 67: Reviewing The Total Number Of Stitches
> Touch the icon «Information». > Touch the icon «Firmware and Hardware Information». Registering details of the dealer The contact details of your specialized BERNINA dealer can be registered. > Touch the icon «Home». > Touch the icon «Setup Program».
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. > Insert a BERNINA USB stick (Optional accessory) which provides enough free memory space into the USB port.
Page 69: Back To Basic Setting
Setup Program Back to basic setting ATTENTION: Using this function will delete all individually made settings. > Touch the icon «Home». > Touch the icon «Setup Program». > Touch the icon «Machine settings». > Touch the icon «Default settings». > Touch the icon «Default setting sewing». >...
Page 70: Deleting Motifs On The Bernina Usb Stick
Setup Program Deleting motifs on the BERNINA USB Stick When motifs which won't be needed anymore are saved on the BERNINA USB Stick (Optional accessory), the stick can be connected to the machine and the data can be deleted. > Insert the BERNINA USB Stick (Optional accessory) into the den USB port of the machine.
Page 71: Updating The Machine Firmware
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) providing the saved data and settings into the USB port of the machine.
Page 72: Cleaning The Thread Catcher
Setup Program > Touch the icon «Home». > Touch the icon «Setup Program». > Touch the icon «Machine settings». > Touch the icon «Maintenance/Update». > Touch the icon «Update the machine». UPDATE > Touch the icon «Transfer saved data to machine». –...
Page 73: Packing The Embroidery Module
Setup Program The Setup Program provides animations how the machine has to be oiled. In chapter «Maintencance and cleaning» there are more illustrated step by step instructions Lubricating the machine. Use BERNINA oil to lubricate. > Touch the icon «Home».
Page 74: System Settings
System settings System settings 4.1 Calling up the Tutorial The tutorial provides information and explanations on different sections concerning sewing and embroidering and the various stitches. > Touch the icon «Home». > Touch the icon «Tutorial». > Select the desired topic to get information. 4.2 Calling up the Creative Consultant The Creative Consultant provides information about decision support concerning sewing projects.
Page 75: Calling Up The Embroidery Consultant
System settings 4.4 Calling up the embroidery consultant The Embroidery Consultant provides information about decision support concerning embroidery projects. After entering the fabric and the desired embroidery project, suggestions for the suitable needle and the suitable embroidery foot are displayed. Prerequisite: •...
Page 76: 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...
Page 77: 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 78: Regulating The Speed
The default setting of the upper thread tension is provided 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 79: Editing Stitch Patterns
Creative sewing > Move the slide using the touchscreen pen/finger to increase or reduce the upper thread tension. > Touch the yellow-framed icon on the right side to reset the alteration to default setting. > Touch the yellow-framed icon on the left side to reset the alteration to default setting in the Setup Program.
Page 80: 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 81: Mirror Image Of Stitch Patterns
Creative sewing Mirror image of stitch patterns > Select a stitch pattern or alphabet. > Touch the icon «i»-Dialog. > Touch the icon «Mirror image left/right» to mirror the stitch pattern from left to tight. > Touch the icon «Mirror image up/down» to mirror the stitch pattern contrary to the sewing direction. >...
Page 82: Sewing Stitch Patterns Using The Triple Stitch
Creative sewing Sewing stitch patterns using the triple stitch To achieve a more beautiful effect, stitch patterns can be sewn triply. The triple stitch doesn't work with all the stitch patterns. > Select a stitch pattern. > Touch the icon «i»-Dialog. >...
Page 83: 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. > Touch the icon «Single/Combi mode». > Select the desired stitch patterns.
Page 84: Overwriting A Stitch Pattern Combination
Creative sewing > 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. > Touch the icon «Personal memory». >...
Page 85: Deleting A Single Stitch Pattern
Creative sewing Deleting a single stitch pattern > Create a stitch pattern combination. > With the touchscreen pen/finger touch the desired position (1) within the stitch pattern combination to select a single stitch pattern. > Touch the icon «i»-Dialog. > Touch the icon «Delete» to delete the individual stitch pattern >...
Page 86: Aligning The Stitch Length And Width
Creative sewing Aligning the stitch length and width The length and width of all the stitch patterns in a stitch pattern combination can be aligned with the longest and the widest stitch pattern. Moreover the length and the width of a stitch pattern combination can be enlarged or reduced proportionally.
Page 87: Stitch Pattern Combination Subdivider 1
Creative sewing > Touch the icon «Edit the whole combination». > Touch the icon «Mirror image left/right» to mirror the whole stitch pattern combination from the left to the right. > Touch the icon «Mirror image left/right» again to reset the alterations to default setting. Stitch pattern combination Subdivider 1 A stitch pattern combination can be subdivided into several sections.
Page 88: Programming Pattern Repeat
Creative sewing > Touch the icon «Edit combination at cursor position». > Touch the icon «Securing». – Every single pattern of the stitch pattern combination can be secured at the start or at the end. Programming pattern repeat > Create a stitch pattern combination. >...
Page 89: Overwriting Stitch Patterns From The Personal Memory
> Select the file where the stitch pattern has been saved. > Select a stitch pattern. > Touch the icon «Confirm» to delete the stitch pattern. Uploading a stitch pattern from the BERNINA USB stick > Touch the icon «Personal memory». > Touch the icon «Load embroidery motif».
Page 90: Deleting Stitch Patterns From The Bernina Usb Stick
Creative sewing > Touch the icon (1). > Insert the BERNINA USB stick into the USB port of the machine. > Touch the icon «USB stick». > Select the desired stitch pattern. Deleting stitch patterns from the BERNINA USB stick >...
Page 91: Sewing Corners
Creative sewing > Place 1 – 3 compensating plates as required from the back of the presser foot close to the needle to level the fabric layer. – The presser foot is leveled with the sewing project. > Place 1 – 3 compensating plates as required from the front of the presser foot close to the needle to level the fabric layer.
Page 92: Practical Stitches
Practical stitches Practical stitches 6.1 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 93 Practical stitches Stitch Stitch Name Description patterns number Gathering stitch Most types of fabric; gathering with shirring elastic, butted seams = butting two pressed edges and sewing together, decorative stitches. Stretch overlock Sewing and finishing in one step of elastic fabrics.
Page 94 Practical stitches Stitch Stitch Name Description patterns number Narrow blindstitch For blind hems in fine fabrics. Triple Straight stitch Reinforced seams in heavy fabrics; visible with long stitch hems and seams. Single Straight stitch Used as a connecting stitch in a combination. Three Single Straight As connecting stitches in a combination.
Page 95: Sewing Straight Stitch
Practical stitches 6.2 Sewing straight stitch Match the stitch length with the sewing project, which means for denim fabrics long stitches (ca. 3 – 4 mm), for fine fabrics short stitches (ca. 2 – 2.5 mm). Match the stitch length with the thread size, e.g. long stitches when topstitching with Cordonnet (ca.
Page 96: Sewing In The Zipper
Practical stitches > Touch the icon «Practical stitches». > Select the Securing Program No. 5. > Press the foot control. – The machine secures automatically. > Sew the seam in the desired length. > Push the button «Quick reverse». – The machine secures automatically and stops at the end of the securing program.
Page 97: Sewing Both Sides Of The Zipper From Bottom To Top
Practical stitches > Sew the second side from botton to top. 6.5 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.
Page 98: Sewing Triple Straight Stitch
Practical stitches 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. 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 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 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.
Page 101: Automatic Darning
Practical stitches 6.9 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 Program
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 6.12 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: Narrow Edgestitching
Practical stitches > Touch the icon «Practical stitches». > Select the Double overlock No. 10. 6.14 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: Edgestitching Using The Seam Guide (Optional Accessory)
Practical stitches 6.16 Edgestitching using the seam guide (optional accessory) When sewing parallel wider lines, it is recommended to guide the seam guide (optional accessory) along a sewn line. > Attach the Reverse pattern foot No. 1C or the Edge stitch foot No. 10/10C/10D (optional accessory). >...
Page 106: Sewing Blind Hems
Practical stitches 6.18 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 6.19 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 6.21 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 7.1 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 1700 International Category 2000 Seasons Category 2200 Hobby and sports 7.2 Bobbin-Play NOTICE Inappropriate bobbin case is used Damage of the bobbin case. > Use the Bobbinwork bobbin (optional accessory). The bobbin can be filled with different thread material. For free-motion stitching to add texture. This method is similar to «normal»...
Page 111: Altering The Stitch Density
Decorative stitches > Touch the icon «i»-Dialog. > Touch the icon «Long stitch» so that the stitch pattern is sewn less densely. > Touch the icon «Upper thread tension» to adjust the upper thread tension if necessary. 7.3 Altering the stitch density With certain decorative stitches (e. g. No.
Page 112: Pintucks
Decorative 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. Cross stitches are particularly used for home furnishing, trimmings on garments and embellishing in general.
Page 113: Inserting The Cord
Decorative stitches Pintuck foot Number Description 46C (optional accessory) 1.6 – 2.5 mm double needle: for light to medium-weight fabrics. 5 grooves Inserting the cord > Switch the machine off and disconnect it from the power supply system. > Remove the needle. > Remove the presser foot. >...
Page 114: Alphabets
Alphabets Alphabets 8.1 Overview Alphabet Block, Double block, Script, Quilting Text and Comic alphabets as well as as Cyrillic and Script Cyrillic can be sewn in two different sizes. Block, Double block, Script, Quilting Text and Comic alphabets as well as Cyrillic and Script Cyrillic can also be sewn in lower case letters.
Page 115: Creating Lettering
Alphabets 8.2 Creating lettering It is recommend to sew a test sample using the desired thread, the original fabric and the original stabilizer. Please make sure that the fabric is fed evenly and lightly without colloding and being caught. Do not pull, push or hold the fabric while sewing. >...
Page 116 Alphabets > Touch the icon «Altering font size» to reduce the font size. > Touch the icon «Altering font size» again to scale up the font size up to 9 mm.
Page 117: Buttonholes
Buttonholes 9.1 Overview Buttonholes To create the correct buttonhole for every button, every purpose and for every garment, your BERNINA 590 is equipped with a considerable collection of buttonholes. The corresponding button can be sewn on automatically. Eyelets can also be sewn.
Page 118 Buttonholes Buttonhole Buttonhole Name Description number Heirloom For light to medium-weight woven fabrics; blouses, dresses, leisure wear, bedlinen. Double-rounded For medium to heavy-weight fabrics buttonhole made of various material. Double-rounded For light to medium-weight woven Heirloom buttonhole material; blouses, dresses, bedlinen. Buttonhole with double For light to medium-weight woven pointed bartack...
Page 119: Making Use Of The Height Compensation Tool
Buttonholes 9.2 Making use of the height compensation tool When a buttonhole is to be sewn at right angles to the project edge, it is recommend to use the height compensation plates (optional accessory). > Place the plates from the back between the sewing project and the bottom of the slide to the thick part of the sewing project.
Page 120: Marking Buttonholes
Buttonholes 9.4 Marking buttonholes > For the buttonholes to be sewn manually, mark the position and the length on the fabric using chalk or a water-soluble pen. > For the buttonholes to be sewn automatically, mark the complete length of 1 buttonhole on the fabric using chalk or a water-soluble pen.
Page 121: Cord
Buttonholes 9.5 Cord Using cord with the Buttonhole foot with slide No. 3A The cord reinforces and enhences the buttonhole and is particularly suitable for the Buttonhole No. 51. Optimal cord is Perle cotton No. 8, strong hand-sewing thread and fine crochet yarn. It is recommended not to hold the cord when sewing.
Page 122: Using Cord With The Buttonhole Foot No. 3C (Optional Accessory)
Buttonholes > Pull the ends of the cord through to the wrong side of the fabric (using a hand stitching-needle), knot or secure with stitches. Using cord with the Buttonhole foot No. 3C (optional accessory) Prerequisite: • The Buttonhole foot No. 3C (optional accessory) is attached and raised. >...
Page 123: Sewing A Test Sample
Buttonholes > Pull the ends of the cord through to the wrong side of the fabric using a hand stitching-needle and knot or secure with stitches. 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 124: Determining The Buttonhole Length
Buttonholes 9.8 Determining the buttonhole length The button can be centered in the yellow circle on the display. By means of the «Multifunctional knobs up/down» the yellow circle can be enlarged or downsized to determine the diameter of the button. Additionally to the diameter of the button, 2 mm are added automatically for the buttonhole length.
Page 125: Sewing A Buttonhole Automatically
Buttonholes 9.10 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 126: Programming The Heirloom Buttonhole
Buttonholes 9.11 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. > Push the button «Quick reverse» to program the length. –...
Page 127: Sewing The Manual 5-Step Buttonhole
Buttonholes > Touch the icon «Scroll down» so that step 7 appears – The machine secures and stops automatically. 9.13 Sewing the manual 5-step buttonhole The length of the beads is determinded manually while sewing. Bartack, keyhole and securing stitches are pre-programmed.
Page 128: Cutting The Buttonhole Open With The Seam Ripper
Buttonholes 9.14 Cutting the buttonhole open with the seam ripper > Place a pin in each end of the buttonhole to avoid accidental cutting into ends of buttonhole. > Cut the buttonhole from both ends to the middle. 9.15 Cutting open buttonholes with the buttonhole cutter (optional accessory) >...
Page 129: Sewing On Buttons
Buttonholes 9.16 Sewing on buttons With the Button sew-on Program buttons with 2 or 4 holes can be sewn on. To reinforce the stability the Button sew-on Program can be sewn twice. When sewing on a button with 4 holes, the front holes should be sewn first.
Page 130: Quilting
Quilting 10 Quilting 10.1 Overview Quilt Stitches Stitch Stitch Name Description patterns number 1301 Quilting, Securing To secure at the sewing start and sewing end Program with short stitches forward. 1302 Quilting straight stitch Straight stitch at 3 mm stitch length. 1303 Piecing stitch/Straight Straight stitch at 2 mm stitch length.
Page 131: Quilting, Securing Program
Quilting 10.2 Quilting, Securing Program Prerequisite: • The Reverse pattern foot No. 1C is attached. > Touch the icon «Quilt stitches». > Select Quilt stitch pattern No. 1301. > Press the foot control. – The machine sews 6 stitches forward automatically when sewing is started. >...
Page 132: Guiding The Quilt Work Freely
Quilting 10.4 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 133: 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 134: Changing The Presser Foot Sole
BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) > Insert the cable of the BSR foot into the connection (1). The BSR plug must be inserted vertically. > Switch the machine on. – The BSR display opens and the BSR 1 mode is activated.
Page 135: Securing
BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) Prerequisite: • The slide-on table is attached. • The knee lifter of the Free Hand System is attached. > Lower the feed dog. > Select the desired BSR mode. > Push the button «Start/Stop» or press the foot control to lower the presser foot.
Page 136: Securing In Bsr2 Mode
BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) Securing in BSR2 mode Prerequisite: • The BSR presser foot is attached and connected with the machine. • The BSR display is open and the BSR2 mode is activated. > Lower the presser foot. > Touch the icon «i»-Dialog.
Page 137: My Bernina Embroidery
My BERNINA Embroidery 12 My BERNINA Embroidery 12.1 Overview Embroidery module Release lever/carrying handle Guide rails for the machine Embroidery arm Connection to the machine Bracket for attaching the embroidery hoop 12.2 Supplied accessories Embroidery module Overview Accessories Embroidery module...
Page 138: Overview User Interface
My BERNINA Embroidery Illustration Name Purpose Embroidery hoop medium, To embroider medium-sized embroidery 100 x 130 mm motifs. (3.39 x 5.11 inch) with The embroidery template serves the purpose embroidery template to calibrate the embroidery hoop and to place the fabric exactly. USB Connecting cable The USB connecting cable serves the purpose to transfer data.
Page 139: Overview System Settings
My BERNINA Embroidery Overview System settings Sewing mode Embroidery mode Home Setup Program Help Tutorial Back to default setting Embroidery Consultant Overview Selection menu embroidery Selection embroidery motifs Color information Editing embroidery motifs Embroidery 12.4 Important Embroidery information Upper thread A good quality thread (brand manufacturer) is essential for embroidery so that the embroidery is not affected negatively because of poor thread or thread breakage.
Page 140: Bobbin Thread
Selecting the embroidery file format In order that embroidery motifs 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 141: Embroidery Test
Embroidering motifs by third-party providers BERNINA recommends to upload embroidery motifs of any file format via the free program «ART-Link» to the machine or a USB stick. Using «ART-Link» ensures that the embroidery motif can be read and embroidered correctly. «ART-Link» can be downloaded for free at www.bernina.com.
Page 142: Step Stitch
My BERNINA Embroidery Step stitch Many short, equally long stitches are embroidered in offset rows closely next to each other which results in a densesly filled area. Connecting stitches Long stitches which are used to get from one part of the motif to the next. Before and after the connecting...
Page 143: Embroidering Preparation
Embroidering preparation 13 Embroidering preparation 13.1 Attaching the Module NOTICE Transporting the embroidery module Damage to the embroidery module connection and machine. > Remove the embroidery module before transporting the machine. Prerequisite: • The slide-on table must not be attached. >...
Page 144: Preparing The Machine
All embroidery motifs can either be embroidered as-is or edited using the various functions offered by the embroidery machine. All embroidery motifs can be found in the attachment of this instruction manual. In addition to that, embroidery motifs can be loaded from the personal memory or from the BERNINA USB stick (optional accessory).
Page 145: Selecting The Presser Foot In The User Interface
Embroidering preparation > Remove the presser foot (2). > Insert the embroidery foot from below into the bracket. > Press the clamping lever down. Selecting the presser foot in the User Interface After having attached the respective embroidery foot (Embroidery foot No. 26, supplied accessory with the embroidery module), you can select and save it on the machine.
Page 146: Needle And Stitch Plate
Embroidering preparation 13.5 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. This avoids thread abrasion when using Rayon- and cotton embroidery thread. Depending on the embroidery thread use a size No.
Page 147: Attaching The Stitch Plate
Embroidering preparation > 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 The stitch plate CutWork/Straight (optional accessory) has a small hole in the area of the needle insertion. The thread is pulled in and knotted optimally which results in an optimized stitching result.
Page 148: Thread-Up Command
Embroidering preparation > Select the stitch plate CutWork/Straight (optional accessory). Thread-up command The machine must be ready for embroidery to bring up the bobbin thread.The bobbin thread can be brought up in one step for a manual knotting. If no securing stitches are wanted, it is recommended to deactivate the securing stitches in the Setup.
Page 149: Tear-Away Stabilizers
Embroidering preparation 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 embroidery thread. The stabilizer is applied to the wrong side of the fabric with temporary adhesive spray.
Page 150: Using Water-Soluble Stabilizer
> 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 151: Attaching The Hoop
Embroidering preparation > 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 152: Overview Embroidery Functions
Embroidering preparation Overview Embroidery functions Centering the embroidery hoop to the needle 4 Grid on/off Moving the hoop to the back Motif center Moving the module for the sewing mode Virtual Positioning (is visible while scrolling) Center the needle to the embroidery hoop Relocating the embroidery hoop facilitates threading when the needle is close to the embroidery hoop.
Page 153: Grid On/Off
Embroidering preparation > Touch the icon «Home». > Touch the icon «Sewing mode». Grid on/off When the center of the hoop and the grid are displayed, the embroidery motif can be positioned more exactly. > Touch the icon «Embroidery hoop display/Embroidery hoop selection». >...
Page 154: Setup Program
Setup Program 14 Setup Program 14.1 Adjusting the embroidery settings in the Setup Program Further information about this topic (see page 59).
Page 155: Creative Embroidering
Creative embroidering 15 Creative embroidering 15.1 Overview embroidering Embroidery time/Embroidery motif size in mm Area to be embroidered or inch Scaling up, downsizing and moving the «i»-Dialog embroidery motif view Undoing entries Embroidery motif layers Redoing entries 15.2 Selecting and changing the embroidery motif >...
Page 156: Editing The Embroidery Motif
Creative embroidering 15.5 Editing the embroidery motif Overview Editing embroidery motif Zoom out Mirror image up/down Zoom in Duplicating Moving the view Endless Embroidery Moving the motif Deleting (appears by scrolling) Moving the motif Check embroidery motif size (appears by scrolling)) Rotating the embroidery motif Bending text (only when an alphabet is selected,...
Page 157: Moving The Embroidery Motif View
Creative embroidering Moving the embroidery motif view The view of the embroidery motif can be moved. In addition to that, the view can be adjusted with or without changing the embroidery position. > Select an embroidery motif. > Touch the icon «Zoom in» to activate the icon «Move the view». >...
Page 158: Rotating Motif
Creative embroidering Rotating motif > Select an embroidery motif. > Touch the icon «i»-Dialog. > Touch the icon «Rotate the motif». > Turn the «Upper Multifunctional knob» or the «Lower Multifunctional knob» to the right to rotate the embroidery motif clockwise. >...
Page 159: Mirroring Embroidery Motifs
Creative embroidering > Touch the icon «Retain the proportions». > Turn the «Upper Multifunctional knob» to alter the embroidery motif horizontally. > Turn the «Lower Multifunctional knob» to alter the embroidery motif vertically. – The embroidery motif is not scaled up or downsized proportionally. Mirroring embroidery motifs Embroidery motifs can be mirror-imaged both vertically and horizontally.
Page 160: Altering The Stitch Density
Creative embroidering > Adjust the desired stitch length (2) with the icons «-» or «+». Altering the stitch density If the satin stitches are embroidered too densely, the stitch density can be adjusted. > Select an embroidery motif. > Touch the icon «i»-Dialog. >...
Page 161: Endless Embroidery
Creative embroidering > Touch the icon «Corner bottom left» to select the bottom left corner of the embroidery motif. – The embroidery hoop travels all the way until the needle is at the position as it is indicated in the display.
Page 162 Creative embroidering > Touch the icon «Confirm». > Touch the icon «i»-Dialog. > Touch the icon «Embroidering». > Push the button «Start/Stop» and embroider the border. – The embroidery motif must be embroidered completely. > Touch the icon «Endless Embroidery» when the reference points have been embroidered. –...
Page 163: Duplicating The Embroidery Motif
Creative embroidering > Turn the «Upper Multifunctional knob» or the «Lower Multifunctional knob» to position the hoop exactly. > Touch the icon «Confirm». > Push the button «Start/Stop» and resume embroidering. > Repeat these steps until the desired length of the border is embroidered. Duplicating the embroidery motif The active embroidery motif is duplicated.
Page 164: Undoing Entries
Creative embroidering > Touch the icon «New Allocation». > Touch the icon «Scroll up» to position the selected embroidery motif further up within the sequence. > Touch the icon «Scroll down» to position the selected embroidery motif further down within the sequence.
Page 165: Pinpoint Placement
Creative embroidering > Select an embroidery motif combination. > Touch the icon «Ungroup». – The combination is ungrouped. > Create an embroidery motif combination. > Select all embroidery motifs (2). > Touch the icon «i»-Dialog. > Touch the icon «Group». –...
Page 166: Free Point Positioning
Creative embroidering > Touch the icon «SET» to confirm the altered position. – The point changes its color and is defined. > Select the second positioning point of the embroidery motif. > Turn the «Upper Multifunctional knob» or the «Lower Multifunctional knob» to the left or to the right to position the needle above the respective mark on the fabric.
Page 167: Combining Embroidery Motifs
Creative embroidering > Turn the «Upper Multifunctional knob» or the «Lower Multifunctional knob» to the left or to the right to position the needle above the respective mark on the fabric. > Touch the icon «SET» again to confirm the altered position. –...
Page 168: Duplicating The Embroidery Motif
Creative embroidering > In the section of the embroidery motif level (1) touch the desired embroidery motif with the finger, keep it pressed and move it outwards. – A new window opens. > Touch the icon «Confirm» to delete the selected embroidery motif. Duplicating the embroidery motif >...
Page 169: Creating Lettering
Creative embroidering > Touch the icon «i»-Dialog. > Touch the icon «Duplicate». – The combination is duplicated (2). 15.8 Creating lettering Overview embroidery alphabets Embroidery motif Name Swiss Block Anniversary Guinevere Drifter Childs Play Russian Textbook Curly Rounded Sans Creating words/sentences Lettering is always embroidered in one color.
Page 170: Editing Words/Sentences
Creative embroidering > Select the file «Alphabets». > Select the font. > Enter the text «Made to». > Touch the icon (1) (standard setting) to use upper case letters. > Touch the icon (2) to use lower case letters. > Touch the icon (3) to use numbers and mathematic characters. >...
Page 171: Changing The Colors Of The Embroidery Motif
Creative embroidering > Turn the «Lower Multifunctional knob» to move the embroidery motif vertically. > Touch the icon «Add motif». > Enter and also rotate the text «create». > Touch the icon «Embroidery hoop display/Embroidery hoop selection». > Touch the icon «Grid on/off» to position the text lines more exactly. 15.9 Changing the colors of the embroidery motif Overview changing the color Colors of embroidery motifs...
Page 172: Changing The Colors
Creative embroidering Changing the colors Lettering is always embroidered in one color. To embroider single letters or single words in another color, every letter or every word has to be selected individually and placed in the area to be embroidered. >...
Page 173: Changing The Thread Brand
Creative embroidering > Move the slide (3) with the the touchscreen pen/finger to alter the brightness of the colors. > Touch the icon «Edit». – The embroidery motif appears in the new colors. Changing the thread brand > Select an embroidery motif. >...
Page 174: Embroidering The Embroidery Motif
Creative embroidering 15.10 Embroidering the embroidery motif Overview Embroidery menu Basting Increasing the embroidery speed (appears by scrolling) Moving the hoop Reducing color changes (appears by scrolling) Embroidery sequence control when thread Endless Embroidery (appears by scrolling) breaks Cutting connecting stitches Color indication Multi-colored embroidery motif on/off (appears by scrolling)
Page 175: Cutting Connecting Stitches
Creative embroidering > Select an embroidery motif. > Touch the icon «Embroidering». > Touch the icon «Embroidery sequence control when thread breaks». – In the left portion of the display a compact view of the embroidery motif is displayed. On the right side the enlarged embroidery motif is displayed.
Page 176: Endless Embroidery
Creative embroidering Endless Embroidery Allows to resume embroidering borders which have already been started even if the machine has been switched off and on again. Prerequisite: • An embroidery motif for borders must be saved in the Personal Memory. The reference points must be defined in the embroidery motif.
Page 177: Color Indication
Creative embroidering Color indication Every color of the embroidery motif can be selected individually. The hoop moves to the first stitch of the current color. The currently active color can be embroidered individually or in another sequence. > Select an embroidery motif. >...
Page 178: Administering Embroidery Motifs
> Touch the icon «Save the motif». – The embroidery motif to be saved is outlined in yellow. > Insert the BERNINA USB stick into the USB port of the machine. > Touch the icon «USB stick». > Touch the icon «Confirm».
Page 179: Overwriting The Embroidery Motif In The Personal Memory
> Touch the icon «Save the motif». – The embroidery motif to be saved is outlined in yellow. > Insert the BERNINA USB stick into the USB port of the machine. > Touch the icon «USB stick». > Select the embroidery motif which is to be overwritten.
Page 180: 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 USB port of the machine. > Touch the icon «USB stick». > Select a personal embroidery motif.
Page 181: 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» to start the embroidery machine. –...
Page 182: Adjusting The Upper Thread Tension
The default setting of the upper thread tension is provided 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 183: Attachment
Attachment 17 Attachment 17.1 Maintenance and cleaning Cleaning the display > Clean the display when it is switched off with a soft slightly damp microfiber cloth. Cleaning the feed dog CAUTION Electronically driven components Risk of injury near the needle and the hook. >...
Page 184: Lubricating The Hook
Attachment > Remove the hook. > Clean the hook race with a brush; do not use any pointed objects. > Hold the hook at the pin in the center with two fingers. > Lead the hook, lower edge ahead, angular top-down behind the hook race cover. >...
Page 185 > Remove the hook. > Give one drop of BERNINA oil down in the hook race. > Give one drop of oil in 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 186: Troubleshooting
Upper thread too tight or too > Adjust upper thread tension. loose. 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 187 > Rethread. Poor quality thread. > Use quality thread. The stitch plate or the hook tip is > Contact the nearest specialized BERNINA dealer to have damaged. the damages repaired. > Replace the stitch plate. The thread is caught in the area >...
Page 188 > Place the machine in a warm room one hour before use. > Connect the machine and switch it on. The machine is damaged. > Contact the specialized BERNINA dealer. Neither the sewing light nor Settings in the Setup Program.
Page 189: Error Messages
Attachment 17.3 Error messages Message on the display Cause Repair Stitch number unknown. > Check the entry and enter the new number. Selection of the stitch pattern not > Combine other stitches. possible in the combi mode. The feed dog is not lowered. >...
Page 190 The embroidery module is not > Connect the embroidery modul to the machine. attached. > Contact the specialized BERNINA dealer to have the machine checked. The hoop is not attached. > Attach the hoop. The hoop is attached.
Page 191 > Reduce the size of the embroidery motif. large. > Attach a bigger hoop. Too less free capacity on the Not enough free capacity on the > Make sure that the BERNINA USB stick (optional BERNINA USB stick (optional BERNINA USB stick (optional accessory) is used. accessory).
Page 192: Storage And Disposal
Message on the display Cause Repair No BERNINA USB stick is inserted. The BERNINA USB stick (optional > Use a BERNINA USB stick (optional accessory) providing Make sure that during the accessory) is not inserted. enough free capacity. complete automatic update always the same BERNINA USB stick remains inserted.
Page 193: Dispose Of The Machine
> 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 194: Technical Data
Attachment 17.5 Technical data Term Value Measurement unit Maximum fabric thickness 10.5 (0,41) mm (inch) Sewing light 12 bis 16 Maximum speed 1000 spm/rpm Measurements without the spool pin 465/330/200 (18.30/12.99/7.87) mm (inch) Weight 11.5 Energy consumption Watt Input voltage 100-240 Volt Protection class (Electrical engineering)
Page 195: Overview Motifs
Overview motifs 18 Overview motifs 18.1 Overview Stitch patterns Practical stitches Buttonholes Decorative stitches Natural stitches...
Page 196 Overview motifs Cross stitches...
Page 197 Overview motifs Satin stitches Embellishment...
Page 198 Overview motifs Heirloom stitches...
Page 199 Overview motifs Novelty Special stitches 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1113 1115 1116 1121 1122 1124 Quilt stitches 1301 1302 1303 1304 1305 1306 1307 1308 1309 1310 1311 1313 1314 1315 1316 1317 1318 1319 1320 1321...
Page 200 Overview motifs 1338 1339 1340 1341 1342 1343 1344 1345 1346 1363 1364 1365 1366 1367 1368 1369 1370 1371 1373 1374 1375 1376 1377 1378 International 1701 1702 1703 1704 1705 1706 1707 1708 1709 1710 1711 1715 1716 1717 1718 1719...
Page 201: Overview Embroidery Motifs
Let your creativity 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 http://www.bernina.com/5series. Detached point Punchwork Design (motifs)
Page 202: Projects
Overview motifs Projects Please find the detailed embroidery instructions at www.bernina.com/590designs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch 12593-04 12536-03 95.3 x 174.0 112.9 x 226.1 3.75 x 6.85 4.44 x 8.90...
Page 203: Quilt Motifs
Overview motifs Quilt motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch 12499-06 12499-04 101.7 x 101.6 123.2 x 123.0 4.00 x 4.00 4.85 x 4.84 12499-05 12499-24 123.3 x 123.3 133.1 x 214.7 4.85 x 4.85...
Page 204 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch 12607-21 12416-04 61.2 x 122.7 89.2 x 89.1 2.40 x 4.83 3.51 x 3.50 12416-03 12416-26 124.0 x 124.0 43.7 x 174.1 4.88 x 4.88 1.72 x 6.85...
Page 205 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch NB347-48 NB334-48 76.2 x 76.3 127.0 x 127.0 3.00 x 3.00 5.00 x 5.00 NB335-48 NZ498 127.1 x 127.1 88.9 x 88.9 5.00 x 5.00 3.50 x 3.50...
Page 206 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch 82013-30 82013-31 83.0 x 166.1 57.6 x 57.6 3.26 x 6.53 2.26 x 2.26 82013-32 12416-24 121.8 x 105.6 88.9 x 73.1 4.79 x 4.15 3.50 x 2.87...
Page 207 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch 12380-22 12380-43 110.6 x 60.9 123.5 x 123.5 4.35 x 2.39 4.86 x 4.86 12380-30 12380-04 89.2 x 96.3 83.1 x 89.9 3.51 x 3.79 3.27 x 3.53...
Page 208 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch BD800 BD801 127.3 x 122.4 122.2 x 124.2 5.01 x 4.81 4.81 x 4.88 BD804 BD796 122.9 x 123.6 47.2 x 174.5 4.83 x 4.86 1.85 x 6.87...
Page 209 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch BD299 BD308 94.5 x 95.0 95.0 x 94.4 3.72 x 3.74 3.74 x 3.71 BD413 BD554 97.1 x 97.2 109.9 x 109.9 3.82 x 3.82 4.32 x 4.32...
Page 210 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch BD394 BD412 97.0 x 96.8 89.4 x 53.2 3.81 x 3.81 3.51 x 2.09 BD501 BD502 63.5 x 61.1 61.5 x 60.7 2.50 x 2.40 2.42 x 2.38...
Page 211 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch BD562 BD568 63.9 x 126.0 109.5 x 160.3 2.51 x 4.96 4.31 x 6.31 BD563 BD569 89.7 x 89.6 120.6 x 120.6 3.53 x 3.52 4.74 x 4.74...
Page 212: Ornaments
Overview motifs Ornaments Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > in mm > in mm > in inch > in inch NB843-48 NB826-48 87.6 x 121.1 134.9 x 132.9 3.44 x 4.76 5.31 x 5.23 12633-06 12473-06 119.8 x 119.9...
Page 213 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > in mm > in mm > in inch > in inch 80090-06 80090-07 83.6 x 37.0 128.1 x 36.5 3.29 x 1.45 5.04 x 1.43 19999-002 NB934-48 124.9 x 136.4...
Page 214 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > in mm > in mm > in inch > in inch 21021-04 21021-06 123.1 x 150.2 116.0 x 109.5 4.84 x 5.91 4.56 x 4.31 12490-03 12490-04 118.1 x 113.4...
Page 215 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > in mm > in mm > in inch > in inch 12528-12 12528-03 123.8 x 123.8 76.6 x 130.5 4.87 x 4.87 3.01 x 5.13 OC07207 82007-11 105.8 x 138.6...
Page 216 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > in mm > in mm > in inch > in inch NB251 BE790405 71.6 x 103.3 125.9 x 185.4 2.81 x 4.06 4.95 x 7.29 FB126 BE790502 86.9 x 102.2...
Page 217 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > in mm > in mm > in inch > in inch NB373 NB442 121.4 x 176.8 55.6 x 58.4 4.77 x 6.96 2.18 x 2.29 NB481 NB749 123.4 x 67.6...
Page 218 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > in mm > in mm > in inch > in inch NB002 FQ870 59.3 x 35.1 122.1 x 105.1 2.33 x 1.38 4.80 x 4.13 WS655 116.5 x 222.3 4.58 x 8.75...
Page 219: Children
Overview motifs Children Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch 12590-03 CK867 135.5 x 146.9 122.2 x 132.8 5.33 x 5.78 4.81 x 5.22 CM031-48 12401-17 85.7 x 63.4 98.8 x 55.1 3.37 x 2.49 3.88 x 2.16...
Page 220 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch CK510 CK522 76.2 x 59.9 70.8 x 53.1 3.00 x 2.35 2.78 x 2.09 CK863 NB198-48 94.2 x 72.4 3.70 x 2.85 127.1 x 124.6 5.00 x 4.90...
Page 221 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch BE790305 BE790306 118.3 x 145.5 132.1 x 151.4 4.65 x 5.72 5.20 x 5.96 BE790309 BE790310 87.5 x 149.8 137.8 x 136.0 3.44 x 5.89 5.42 x 5.35...
Page 222 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch CK511 CM193-48 76.2 x 64.6 3.00 x 2.54 106.7 x 127.4 4.20 x 5.01 CK667 CK738 89.1 x 85.7 3.50 x 3.37 99.8 x 82.3 3.92 x 3.24...
Page 223 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch CM220 CM348 71.5 x 71.8 119.0 x 167.1 2.81 x 2.82 4.68 x 6.57 CM362 CM376 120.6 x 113.0 100.3 x 97.5 4.74 x 4.44 3.94 x 3.12...
Page 224: Frames And Borders
Overview motifs Frames and borders Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch 80090-26 12630-07 124.4 x 128.8 205.0 x 120.6 4.89 x 5.07 8.07 x 4.74 12611-27 12611-28 136.9 x 137.3 140.0 x 140.0...
Page 225 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch 12606-33 12606-37 43.0 x 70.0 45.6 x 77.8 1.69 x 2.75 1.79 x 3.06 32078-02 32078-03 123.4 x 172.9 123.4 x 172.9 4.85 x 6.80 4.85 x 6.80...
Page 226: Seasons
Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch 12611-21 12611-23 155.8 x 71.7 155.8 x 71.7 6.13 x 2.82 6.13 x 2.82 12611-22 12611-24 155.8 x 71.7 155.8 x 71.7 6.13 x 2.82 6.13 x 2.82...
Page 227 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch 12597-16 80009-17 88.4 x 85.0 85.7 x 129.8 3.48 x 3.34 3.37 x 5.11 HE255 HE252 133.2 x 127.1 88.1 x 145.0 5.24 x 5.00 3.46 x 5.70...
Page 228 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch HG747-48 NB754-48 114.3 x 128.1 4.50 x 5.04 124.0 x 147.5 4.88 x 5.80 NB759-48 HD976 98.7 x 61.7 101.1 x 108.3 3.88 x 2.42 3.98 x 4.26...
Page 229 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch 12415-29 12655-14 108.4 x 172.4 164 x 110 4.26 x 6.78 6.45 x 4.33 12433-05 12417-04 84.3 x 97.1 3.31 x 3.82 83.4 x 124.4 3.28 x 4.89...
Page 230 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch GNNF80834 HE962 95.2 x 78.8 120.5 x 135.2 3.74 x 3.10 4.74 x 5.32 12421-11 12421-37 39.9 x 43.6 67.4 x 61.0 1.57 x 1.71 2.65 x 2.40...
Page 231 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch CM426 FQ749 45.8 x 96.0 77.6 x 94.8 1.80 x 3.77 3.05 x 3.73 HE919 HG053 89.1 x 69.2 122.1 x 121.8 3.50 x 2.72 4.80 x 4.79...
Page 232: Borders And Lace
Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch NB317 87.4 x 86.9 3.44 x 3.42 Borders and Lace Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors >...
Page 233 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch 21021-25 OC00303 33.8 x 71.5 100.6 x 110.6 1.33 x 2.81 3.96 x 4.35 HG341 NX957 63.8 x 63.7 97.9 x 88.1 2.51 x 2.50 3.85 x 3.46...
Page 234 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch 12633-20 12508-08 34.3 x 170.1 40.0 x 150.9 1.35 x 6.69 1.57 x 5.94 12508-17 OC33411 42.1 x 152.5 24.2 x 177.1 1.65 x 6.00 0.95 x 6.97...
Page 235 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch 12485-31 21013-29 45.6 x 225.2 40.2 x 152.0 1.79 x 8.86 1.58 x 5.98 BE110415 FA981 43.7 x 172.4 35.1 x 142.3 1.72 x 6.78 1.38 x 5.60...
Page 236 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch 82005-40 BE790702 26.0 x 239.4 73.0 x 190.5 1.02 x 9.42 2.87 x 7.50 NA914 NB520 120.3 x 18.8 26.3 x 175.9 4.73 x 0.74 1.03 x 6.92...
Page 237: Sports And Hobby
Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch FB436 29.2 x 132.8 1.15 x 5.22 Sports and hobby Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors >...
Page 238 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch 12611-18 NX737 72.1 x 98.7 2.83 x 3.88 130.2 x 157.6 5.12 x 6.20 NX741 12383-18 80.0 x 78.0 90.7 x 171.2 3.14 x 3.07 3.57 x 6.74...
Page 239 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch BE790606 BE790608 100.2 x 86.0 80.3 x 80.1 3.94 x 3.38 3.16 x 3.15 BE790603 BE790602 80.5 x 74.8 80.3 x 75.6 3.16 x 2.94 3.16 x 2.97...
Page 240 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch FB148 SR589 101.1 x 89.5 95.2 x 66.5 3.98 x 3.52 3.52 x 2.61 LT870 RC244 97.5 x 57.0 88.4 x 53.4 3.83 x 2.24 3.48 x 2.10...
Page 241: Animals
Overview motifs Animals Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch WP415-48 CM216-48 132.4 x 148.4 47.0 x 67.0 5.21 x 5.84 1.85 x 2.63 CM213-48 WP421-48 58.3 x 101.9 95.8 x 137.5 2.29 x 4.01 3.77 x 5.41...
Page 242: Flowers
Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch LJ598 CM220 106.5 x 81.5 4.19 x 3.20 71.5 x 71.8 2.81 x 2.82 Flowers Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height...
Page 243 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch 21027-16 21027-17 57.4 x 151.8 57.3 x 151.4 2.25 x 5.97 2.25 x 5.96 21017-01 FI135 104.5 x 157.5 88.5 x 87.1 4.11 x 6.20 3.48 x 3.42...
Page 244 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch FI142 FI230 79.0 x 85.8 78.1 x 72.4 3.11 x 3.37 3.07 x 2.85 FI171 82006-07 69.5 x 88.9 123.7 x 165.6 2.73 x 3.50 4.87 x 6.51...
Page 245 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch 12457-06 12457-13 106.3 x 172.3 113.1 x 130.3 4.18 x 6.78 4.45 x 5.12 21009-21 BE790408 64.9 x 107.7 58.3 x 89.7 2.55 x 4.24 2.29 x 3.53...
Page 246 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch FB492 FP246 86.8 x 293.2 65.6 x 61.8 3.41 x 11.54 2.58 x 2.43 FP814 FQ562 88.0 x 84.4 90.3 x 156.3 3.46 x 3.32 3.55 x 6.15...
Page 247: Designs With Special Effects
Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch FQ801 NB209 46.0 x 112.5 90.0 x 89.9 1.81 x 4.42 3.54 x 3.53 Designs with special effects Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height...
Page 248 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch 21026-02_DW 21026-02_CW 68.6 x 193.8 60.8 x 93.8 2.70 x 7.62 2.39 x 3.69 21026-02_CR 12448-09_PW 103 x 12 121 x 161 4.05 x 0.47 4.76 x 6.34...
Page 249 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch 12448-08_PW 21022-13_DW 119.1 x 177.4 105.6 x 192.8 4.68 x 6.98 4.15 x 7.59 21022-13_ 21022-13_ CWA_A CWA_B 75.4 x 76.4 47.7 x 36.2 2.96 x 3.00...
Page 250 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch DW05 DW10 105 x 94 119 x 119 4.13 x 3.70 4.69 x 4.69 DW08 BE700121 100 x 206 124 x 124 3.94 x 8.11 4.88 x 4.88...
Page 251 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch BE700124 141.0 x 134.4 5.55 x 5.29...
Page 252: Index
Attaching the stitch plate 148 Combining embroidery motifs 168 Connecting the foot control 36 Cord 122 Back to default setting 70 BERNINA Dual Transport 77 Buttonholes 118 Decorative stitches 110 Dispose of the machine 194 Embroidery file format 141 Embroidery test 142...
Page 253 Practical stitches 93 Using a spool net 40 Programming the securing stitches 55 Using eco mode 75 Quilting 131 Welcome to the world of BERNINA 18 Raising/Lowering the needle 38 Registering details of the dealer 68 Regulating the speed 79, 156...

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Bernina 590 Instructions Manual

1 My BERNINA

2 Sewing Preparation

3 Setup Program

4 System Settings

5 Creative Sewing

6 Practical Stitches

7 Decorative Stitches

8 Alphabets

9 Buttonholes

10 Quilting

11 BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR)

12 My BERNINA Embroidery

13 Embroidering Preparation

14 Setup Program

15 Creative Embroidering

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