Preparing To Embroider - Bernina Bernette Series Workbook

Workbook 4—Embroidery Basics
Presser Foot
 Attach Teardrop Embroidery Foot #26 to the machine (BERNINA 5 Series, 7 Series, 8 Series)
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Attach (Simple) Embroidery Foot to the machine (bernette Chicago, deco 340)
Needle
 Use the proper needle for the thread and fabric being used; insert a new needle for each project.
 Needle should be in the highest position when attaching the hoop to prevent snagging
fabric and/or bending the needle.
Straight Stitch Plate
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Reduces flagging of fabric, resulting in improved stitching
 Standard accessory for B 780, 790, 880, 790
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Optional accessory for B 560, 580, 750 QE, 770 QE
Bobbin
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For BERNINA machines, select models are threaded for increased tension.
 B 560, 580: Use the Embroidery (gold latch) Bobbin Case, threading the "pigtail".
 7 Series: The bobbin case is threaded the same way for embroidery and sewing.
 B 880: Pull the bobbin thread clockwise, guiding it into the slit on the right hand side of the hook area as
shown (1). Then up (2) and down the curve of the retaining finger (3). Bring the thread back to the left, over
the thread cutter and cut the thread (4).
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 bernette Chicago 7: bobbin case is threaded the same way for embroidery and sewing.
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deco 340: embroidery only, bobbin case is threaded one way.
Threading Tips
 Thread machine with the presser foot up (this releases tension).
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Thread using either the horizontal or vertical spool pin for models with these options:
- use the horizontal spool pin with cross-wound threads; match spool cap size to end of spool
- smallest spool cap fits into the end of large cones/spools such as Isacord embroidery thread
- use the vertical spool pin with stacked threads and for some decorative threads (metallic threads); use the
foam disc under the spool to avoid extra tension on the thread.
 Use a thread net to prevent thread from forming loops which might interfere with consistent feeding.
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deco 340

Preparing to Embroider

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pigtail
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Chicago
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