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  • Page 1 BERNINA 570 QE User manual...
  • Page 3 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 4: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ............14 Adjusting the feed dog ..........34 BERNINA Quality control ........14 Slide-on table ............35 Welcome to the world of BERNINA ......14 Using the slide-on table ..........35 Overview Machine ..........16 Using the edge guide ........... 36 Overview front controls ..........
  • Page 5 Mirroring a stitch pattern combination ......79 Deleting user data ............Stitch pattern combination Subdivider 1 ....... 79 Deleting motifs on the BERNINA USB Stick ....Stitch pattern combination Subdivider 2 ....... 79 Calibrating the Buttonhole foot No. 3A ......
  • Page 6 Overview pintucks ............104 Deleting stitch patterns from the personal memory ..Inserting the cord ............105 Saving stitch patterns on the BERNINA USB stick ..Sewing Pintucks ............105 Uploading a stitch pattern from the BERNINA USB stick ...................
  • Page 7 10.4 Guiding the quilt work freely ........122 13.5 Needle and stitch plate ........... 136 Inserting the embroidery needle ........136 BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) ......123 Selecting the embroidery needle in the User Interface ... 136 11.1 BSR mode 1 ............123 Selecting the needle type and the needle size ....
  • Page 8 Scaling up the embroidery motif view ......146 Saving embroidery motifs in the personal memory ..159 Downsizing the embroidery motif view ....... 146 Saving the embroidery motif on the BERNINA USB stick ..................160 Moving the embroidery motif view ......146 Overwriting the embroidery motif in the personal Moving the embroidery motif in enlarged view ...
  • Page 9 Table of Contents 18.2 Overview Embroidery motifs ........181 Editing embroidery motifs ........... 181 Quilt motifs ..............182 Ornaments ..............186 Flowers ............... 189 Children ..............191 Borders and Lace ............193 Seasons ..............196 Sports and hobby ............199 Animals ..............

  • Page 10: Important Safety Instructions

    Do not view the LED light directly with optical instruments (e.g. magnifier). The LED light corresponds with protection class 1M. • When the LED light is damaged or defective, contact your BERNINA specialist dealer. WARNING To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to persons: •...
  • Page 11 – turn 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 12: Important Information

    • If you pass the machine to a third party, always include the instruction manual. Proper use Your BERNINA machine is conceived and designed for private household use. It is intended for sewing fabrics and other materials as described in this instruction manual. Any other use is not considered proper. BERNINA assumes no liability concerning consequences resulting from an improper use.

  • Page 13: Explanation Of Symbols

    Designates a low-risk hazard which can lead to minor or moderate injuries if not avoided. CAUTION Designates a hazard which can lead to material damage if not avoided. NOTICE Tips from BERNINA quilt experts can be found next to this symbol.

  • Page 14: My Bernina

    My BERNINA 1.1 Introduction With your BERNINA 570 QE 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 15 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 16: Overview Machine

    My BERNINA 1.4 Overview Machine Overview front controls Quick reverse Needle up/down Thread cutter Upper multifunction knob Presser foot up/down Lower multifunction knob Start/Stop Needle left/right Pattern end...

  • Page 17: Overview Front

    My BERNINA Overview front Connection for embroidery module Speed control Bobbin cover Thread take-up lever cover Connection for accessory (optional accessory) Thread take-up lever Presser foot Thread cutter Needle threader Fixing screw Sewing light Connection for slide-on table Thread cutter...

  • Page 18: Overview Sideways

    My BERNINA Overview sideways Foot control connector Retractable spool pin Feed dog up/down Air vents PC-connection Handwheel USB connection Power switch Spool pin Power cable connection Bobbin winding unit Touchscreen pen magnetic holder...

  • Page 19: Overview Back

    My BERNINA Overview back Air vents Bobbin winding unit Connection for slide-on table Thread pretension Connection for darning hoop Thread take-up lever BERNINA Dual Feed Thread guide Carrying handle Thread cutter Spool pin BSR connection Thread guide Feed dog Retractable spool pin...

  • Page 20: Supplied Accessories

    My BERNINA 1.5 Supplied accessories Overview accessories machine Illustration Name Purpose Dust cover To protect the machine from dust and contamination. Accessories box To store the supplied accessories as well as the optional accessories. Free Hand System (FHS) To raise and lower the presser foot.

  • Page 21: Use Of The Power Cable (Only Usa/Canada)

    My BERNINA Illustration Name Purpose Seam ripper To undo seams and to cut buttonholes open. Height compensating tool To level an angled position of the presser foot sole when sliding over thick seams. Selection of needles For any common applications.
  • Page 22 My BERNINA Illustration Number Name Purpose Example Reverse pattern foot To sew various practical and decorative stitches with Dual Feed. To sew forward and in reverse. Overlock foot To finish edges in stretch material. Automatic Buttonhole To sew buttonholes foot with slide automatically.

  • Page 23: Accessory Box

    My BERNINA Accessory box Drawer Foam pad Presser feet Automatic Buttonhole foot with slide Bobbin holder Selection of needles Spool discs Holder for 5.5 mm and 9.0 mm presser feet 1.6 Overview User Interface Overview functions/Visual information Upper thread tension Stitch plate/Needle selection...

  • Page 24: Overview System Settings

    My BERNINA Overview System settings Sewing mode eco mode Embroidery mode Home Setup Program Help Tutorial Back to default setting Creative Consultant Overview selection menu sewing Practical stitches Buttonholes Decorative stitches Quilt stitches Alphabets Personal Memory Overview Icons Icon Name...

  • Page 25: Needle, Thread, Fabric

    My BERNINA Icon Name Purpose Icons «-/+» You can use the icons «-» and «+» to change setting values. Yellow frame around the A yellow-framed icon indicates that a setting icon or value has been changed in this function. This can be reset to the default setting by touching the yellow-framed icon.
  • Page 26 My BERNINA Illustration Needle name Needle description Purpose Jersey/Embroidery Mid-sized ball point For knitware, knitted good. needle For embroidering. 130/705 H SUK 60-100 Jeans needle Point, narrow point, For heavy-weight reinforced shaft fabrics such as jeans or 130/705 H-J 80-110 canvas.

  • Page 27: Example For Needle Description

    My BERNINA Illustration Needle name Needle description Purpose Stretch double needle Needle distance: 2.5/4.0 For visible hems in stretch fabrics, pintucks, 130/705 H-S ZWI 75 decorative sewing. Needle distance: 2.5 For special effects with Hemstitch double hemstitch embroidery. needle 130/705 H ZWIHO 100 Universal triple Needle distance: 3.0...

  • Page 28: 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 secured. The thread can break and skipped stitches can occur when there is too much clearance in the long groove and the needle eye.

  • Page 29: 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 30: 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 if required. > Insert the knee lifter into the opening at the front side of the machine.

  • Page 31: 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 is infinitely variable.

  • Page 32: 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 52). 2.4 Spool pin Retractable spool pin Raise the retractable spool pin...

  • Page 33: Horizontal Spool Pin

    Sewing preparation > To raise the spool pin, push the spool pin down and release it. > To lock the spool pin, turn the spool pin anti-clockwise as far as it will go. > To release the lock, turn the spool pin clockwise as far as it will go. >...

  • Page 34: Free Arm

    > If available, slide the spool net over the thread spool. 2.5 Free arm The BERNINA 570 QE 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 35: 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 36: Using The Edge Guide

    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. Using the edge guide Fitting the edge guide Prerequisite: • The extension table has been fitted. >...

  • Page 37: Changing The Presser Foot

    Sewing 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 (1). > Remove the presser foot (2). >...

  • Page 38: Adjusting The Presser Foot Pressure

    Sewing preparation > Select the attached presser foot. – When the selected presser foot is suitable, sewing can start. – If the selected presser foot is not suitable for the selected stitch pattern, it can be chosen but starting the machine is automatically prevented. An error message appears. With an incorrectly selected presser foot, the preview of the stitch pattern will be displayed in red.

  • Page 39: Selecting The Needle In The User Interface

    Sewing preparation Selecting the needle in the User Interface After having changed the needle, it can be checked whether or not it can be used in combination with the selected stitch plate. > Touch the icon «Stitch plate/Needle selection». > Select the inserted needle. Selecting the needle type and the needle size Convenient memory function: To prevent a loss of information, the needle type and the needle size can be saved additionally on the machine.

  • Page 40: Needle Stop Up/Down (Permanent)

    Sewing preparation > Push the button «Needle right» (2) to move the needle to the right. 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»...

  • Page 41: Selecting The Stitch Plate In The User Interface

    Sewing preparation Selecting the stitch plate in the User Interface 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/Needle selection». >...
  • Page 42 Sewing preparation > Insert the thread in the thread take-up lever (4). > Guide the thread downwards again (5). > Only release the thread now. > Switch the machine off. Threading the needle > Guide the thread through the guides (6/7) above the presser foot.
  • Page 43 Sewing preparation > Push the semi-automatic needle-threading lever (8) halfway down and pull the thread behind the grey needle-threading finger/hook to the left (9). > Guide the thread from the left to the right in front of the gray needle-threading finger/hook (11). >...

  • Page 44: Threading The Double Needle

    Sewing preparation > Pull the thread below the presser foot and through to the thread cutter (15), and cut it. 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 45: Winding The Bobbin Thread

    Sewing preparation Prerequisite: • The triple needle is inserted. > Place the foam pad, the thread spool and the appropriate spool disc on the spool holder. > Place the filled bobbin on the retractable spool pin. > Add the appropriate spool disc. >...

  • Page 46: Threading The Bobbin Thread

    Sewing preparation > Push the engaging lever (5) towards the bobbin. – The machine winds and the display to wind the bobbin appears. > Move the slide on the display using the touchscreen pen or the finger to adjust the winding speed. >...
  • Page 47 Sewing preparation > Insert the new bobbin so that the silvery sensor surface is facing the back of the bobbin case. > Pull the thread into the slot (2) from the left. > Pull the thread to the right under the spring (3), then lead the thread under the two thread guides (4) and pull upwards.

  • Page 48: Indicating Fill Level Of Bobbin Thread

    Sewing preparation > When inserting into the machine, hold the bobbin case so the thread guide (5) points upwards. > Insert the bobbin case. > Press onto the center of the bobbin case until it engages. > Pull the thread through the thread cutter (6) and cut. >...

  • Page 49: Setup Program

    Setup Program Setup Program 3.1 Sewing settings Adjusting the upper thread tension Changes to the upper thread tension in the Setup Program affect all of the stitch patterns. You can also make changes to the upper thread tension which then apply for the selected stitch pattern in each case. The setting in the setup is retained after the machine is switched off.

  • Page 50: Adjusting The Hovering Height Of The Presser Foot

    Setup Program > To switch off securing stitches at the start of the pattern, set the switch to «0». > To switch on securing stitches at the start of the pattern, set the switch to «I». Adjusting the hovering height of the presser foot The floating height of the presser feet can be set from 0 to max.

  • Page 51: Programming The Button «Thread Cutter

    Setup Program > Touch the icon «Securing stitches in place» to program 4 securing stitches in place. > Touch the icon «Thread cut» to deactivate the automatic thread cut after securing. > Touch the icon «Thread cut» again to activate the automatic thread cut after securing. >...

  • Page 52: Programming The Button «Quick Reverse

    Setup Program > Touch the icon «Home». > Touch the icon «Setup Program». > Touch the icon «Sewing settings». > Touch the icon «Program buttons and icons». > Touch the icon «Adjust the presser foot position with needle stop down». >...

  • Page 53: Embroidery Settings

    Setup Program > Touch the icon «Home». > Touch the icon «Setup Program». > Touch the icon «Sewing settings». > Touch the icon «Program the foot control». – The icon «Needle up/down» is activated by default. – The back kick on the foot control raises or lowers the needle. >...

  • Page 54: Adjusting The Maximum Embroidering Speed

    As the default setting, opened embroidery motifs are always displayed in the center of the hoop. You can use the switch «Restore saved embroidery motif position» to set that embroidery motifs are opened at the position in the hoop at which they had been saved in the BERNINA stitch software. > Tap «Home».

  • Page 55: Entering The Fabric Thickness

    Setup Program Prerequisite: • The embroidery module is connected. • The hoop is fitted with the corresponding embroidery pattern. > Touch the icon «Home». > Touch the icon «Setup Program». > Touch the icon «Embroidery settings». > Touch the icon «Calibrating the hoop». >...

  • Page 56: Function Thread Away On/Off

    Setup Program Function thread away on/off To pull the thread end out of the fabric being cut, the function must be activated. For embroidery motifs with long stitches, it is recommended to deactivate the function thread away. When the distance between the presser foot and the embroidery hoop is too short, the function is not carried out.

  • Page 57: Adjusting The Thread Cut

    Setup Program > To switch on securing stitches at the end, move the switch in the lower right-hand area to «I». – If the embroidery motif has programmed securing stitches, they will be embroidered. – If the embroidery motif doesn't have any programmed securing stitches, the securing stitches are added and will be embroidered.

  • Page 58: Changing The Measuring Unit

    Setup Program > To not stop the machine for the manual thread cut, move the switch in the central area of the display (2) to «0». > To set the length from which the connecting stitches are cut, touch the icons «-» or «+» (3). Changing the measuring unit The unit of measurement in the embroidery mode can be changed from mm to inches.

  • Page 59: Monitoring Functions

    Setup Program > To change the welcome message, touch the text field above the color settings. > Enter the welcome message. > For upper-case letters, touch the icon «ABC» (default setting). > For lower-case letters, touch the icon «abc». > For numbers and mathematical symbols, touch the icon «123». >...

  • Page 60: Activating The Audio Signals

    Setup Program 3.5 Activating the audio signals > Touch the icon «Home». > Touch the icon «Setup Program». > Touch the icon «Sound settings». > To switch off sounds in general, move the switch (1) to «0». > To switch on sounds in general, move the switch (1) to «I». >...

  • Page 61: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Display

    Setup Program Adjusting the brightness of the display The brightness of the display can be set to meet your individual needs. > Touch the icon «Home». > Touch the icon «Setup Program». > Touch the icon «Machine settings». > Touch the icon «Adjust brightness». >...

  • Page 62: Reviewing The Total Number Of Stitches

    > Touch the icon «Setup Program». > Touch the icon «Machine settings». > Touch the icon «Information». > To enter the dealer details, touch the icon «Dealer data». > To enter the company name of the specialized BERNINA dealer, touch the icon «Company name».

  • Page 63: Saving Service Data

    > To enter the website or e-mail address for the specialized BERNINA dealer, touch the icon «Internet». Saving Service data The service data regarding the current status of the machine can be saved on the BERNINA USB stick (optional accessory) and provided to the specialized BERNINA dealer.

  • Page 64: Deleting User Data

    > Touch the icon «Confirm» to delete all embroidery motifs from the personal memory. 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.

  • Page 65: Calibrating The Buttonhole Foot No. 3A

    > Touch the icon «Default settings». > Touch the icon «Delete data from USB Stick». > Touch the icon «Confirm» to delete all data on the BERNINA USB Stick (optional accessory). Calibrating the Buttonhole foot No. 3A The Buttonhole foot with slide No. 3A and the machine are synchronized with each other and should only be used together.

  • Page 66: Recovering Saved Data

    > Remove the BERNINA USB stick (optional accessory) only after the saved data has been transferred successfully. > Insert the BERNINA USB stick (optional accessory) providing the saved data and settings into the USB port of the machine. > Touch the icon «Home».

  • Page 67: Cleaning The Thread Catcher

    > After lubricating, sew/embroider a test piece first. The Setup Program provides animations how the machine has to be oiled. In chapter «Maintenance and cleaning» there are additional illustrated step-by-step instructions. Always use BERNINA oil to lubricate. > Touch the icon «Home».

  • Page 68: Packing The Embroidery Module

    Setup Program > Touch the icon «Lubricate the machine». > Lubricate the machine according to the instructions on the display. Packing the embroidery module To pack the embroidery module into the original packaging without moving the embroidery arm manually, the embroidery arm needs to be brought to its packing position. Prerequisite: •...

  • Page 69: System Settings

    System settings System settings 4.1 Calling up the Tutorial The Tutorial gives information and explanations, covering various aspects of sewing, embroidering and the different 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 informs you about decision support for sewing projects.

  • Page 70: 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 71: Regulating The Speed

    The basic 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 72: Editing Stitch Patterns

    Creative sewing 5.5 Editing stitch patterns Changing the stitch width > Turn the «Upper Multifunction knob» to the left to narrow the stitch width. > Turn the «Upper Multifunction knob» to the right to widen the stitch width. > To call up further setting options, touch the icon «Stitch width» (1). Changing the stitch length >...

  • Page 73: Programming Pattern Repeat

    Creative sewing > Touch the icon «Confirm». – A preview of the stitch pattern is displayed. > To correct the longitudinal direction of the stitch pattern, turn the «Lower Multifunction knob» until the preview of the stitch pattern matches the stitch pattern sewn on the fabric. >...

  • Page 74: Programming The Stitch Counter Function

    Creative sewing > Touch the icon «Editing stitch pattern length». > Move the slide with the touchscreen pen/finger to determine the length of the stitch pattern. > Touch the icon «+100%» (1) to extend the stitch pattern length in 100%-steps. Programming the stitch counter function The stitch counter function cannot be applied with all stitch patterns.

  • Page 75: Permanent Quick Reverse

    Individual stitch pattern within the combination 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».

  • Page 76: Saving A Stitch Pattern Combination

    Creative sewing > Select the desired stitch patterns. > Touch the icon «Single/Combi mode» again to return to the single mode. Saving a stitch pattern combination To be able to use individually created stitch pattern combinations, they can be saved in «Personal Memory». >...

  • Page 77: Editing A Single Stitch Pattern

    Creative sewing > Touch the icon «Edit the whole combination». > Touch the icon «Delete». > Touch the icon «Confirm». Editing 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.

  • Page 78: Adding A Single Stitch Pattern

    Creative sewing Adding a single stitch pattern The new stitch pattern is always inserted after the selected 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.

  • Page 79: Mirroring A Stitch Pattern Combination

    Creative sewing > Touch the icon «Stitch width» (3). > Touch the icon «Adapt the width within the combination» (4). – The widths of all of the stitch patterns are adapted to the width of the widest stitch pattern in the combination Furthermore, the length and width of the stitch pattern combination are increased or decreased proportionally.

  • Page 80: Securing A Stitch Pattern Combination

    Creative sewing > With the touchscreen pen/finger select the desired position within the stitch pattern combination where the stitch pattern combination is to be interrupted. > Touch the icon «i»-Dialog. > Touch the icon «Edit combination at cursor position». > Touch the icon «Combination subdivider 2». >...

  • Page 81: Saving Stitch Patterns In Personal Memory

    Creative sewing > Touch the icon «Back to default setting» to cancel the alterations. Saving stitch patterns in personal memory In the filing system «Personal memory» any stitch patterns, also those which have been individually edited, can be saved. > Select a stitch pattern, alphabet or buttonhole. >...

  • Page 82: Deleting Stitch Patterns From The Personal Memory

    > Touch the icon «Confirm» to delete the stitch pattern. Saving stitch patterns on the BERNINA USB stick On the BERNINA USB stick stitch patterns, also those which have been individually edited, can be saved. > Select a stitch pattern, alphabet or buttonhole.

  • Page 83: Deleting Stitch Patterns From The Bernina Usb Stick

    Deleting stitch patterns from the BERNINA USB stick > Touch the icon «Personal memory». > Touch the icon «Delete». > Insert the BERNINA USB stick into the USB port of the machine. > Select the stitch pattern which is to be deleted. > Touch the icon «Confirm».

  • Page 84: Sewing Corners

    Creative sewing > Place 1 – 3 compensating plates as required from the front of the presser foot close to the needle to level the fabric layer. – The presser foot is leveled with the sewing project. > Sew until the complete presser foot has passed the thick seam. >...

  • Page 85: 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 86 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 87: Sewing Straight Stitch

    Practical stitches Stitch Stitch Name Description patterns number Basting stitch For basting seams, hems, quilts etc. Single Straight stitch Used as a connecting stitch in a combination. Three Single Straight As connecting stitches in a combination. stitches Darning stitch For darning. Open overlock stitch Sewing and finishing in one step of elastic fabrics with reinforced edges.

  • Page 88: Securing With The Automatic Securing Program

    Practical stitches 6.3 Securing with the automatic Securing Program Due to a determined number of 5 stitches sewn forward and 5 stitches sewn backward, the securing is regular. Prerequisite: • The Reverse pattern foot No. 1C is attached. > Touch the icon «Practical stitches». >...

  • Page 89: Sewing Both Sides Of The Zipper From Bottom To Top

    Practical stitches > Sew the securing stitches. > Close the zipper length with long stitches. > Finish the seam allowances. > Iron the seam. > Open the zipper length. > Baste the zipper under the fabric so that the fabric folded edges meet over the center of the zipper. >...

  • Page 90: Sewing Triple Straight Stitch

    Practical stitches > Stop in front of the zipper pull with needle position down. > Raise the presser foot. > Open the zipper as far as behind the presser foot. > Lower the presser foot and continue sewing. > Move the needle position to the left. >...

  • Page 91: Sewing Triple Zig Zag

    Practical stitches 6.7 Sewing Triple zig zag For firm materials such as denim, deckchair covers, awnings or frequently washed items. Finish raw edges first. > Attach the Reverse pattern foot No. 1C/1D. > Touch the icon «Practical stitches». > Select the Triple zig zag No. 7. 6.8 Manual darning Used for darning holes or worn areas in all fabric types.
  • Page 92 Practical stitches > Work the rows in irregular lengths so that the thread is better spread over the fabric. > Sew the first rows not too close together and beyond the worn area. > Sew the rows in irregular lengths. >...

  • Page 93: Automatic Darning

    Practical stitches > Sew another loose row. 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 94: Reinforced Darning, Automatic

    Practical stitches 6.10 Reinforced darning, automatic The reinforced Darning Program No. 23 is especially suitable for quick darning of thin areas or snags. The reinforced Darning Program No. 23 replaces longitudinal threads in all fabrics. 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 95: Finishing Edges

    Practical stitches The Darning Program No. 34 is particularly suitable for worn or damaged area in heavy or firm fabrics such as denim or overalls. > Attach the Reverse pattern foot No. 1C. > Touch the icon «Practical stitches». > Select the reinforced Darning Program No. 34. 6.12 Finishing edges The Zig zag No.

  • Page 96: Narrow Edgestitching

    Practical stitches A double overlock seam is suitable for loose knits and cross seams in knits. When working with jersey, a jersey needle should be used to prevent damaging the knit fabric. When sewing stretch materials, use a stretch needle. >...

  • Page 97: 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 98: 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 99: 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 100: Sewing Basting Stitches

    Practical stitches 6.21 Sewing basting stitches For basting it is recommended to use a a thin darning thread. It can be removed easily. The basting stitch is suitable for work where a large stitch length is desired. > Attach the Darning foot No. 9 (optional accessory). >...

  • Page 101: Decorative Stitches

    Decorative stitches Decorative stitches 7.1 Overview Decorative Stitches Easier or more difficult decorative stitches come into their own depending on the type of fabric. • Decorative stitches which are programmed with simple straight stitches are particularly appropriate for light-weight materials, e.g. the Decorative stitch No. 101. •...

  • Page 102: Bobbin-Play

    Decorative stitches Decorative stitch Category Name Category 2000 Seasons 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 103: Sewing Cross Stitches

    Decorative stitches 7.3 Sewing cross stitches Cross stitch embroidery is a traditional technique and a charming addition to the other decorative stitches. If the cross stitches are sewn on a fabric with a linen texture, they look like hand-stitched cross stitching. When cross stitches are sewn with embroidery yarn, the stitch pattern appears fuller.

  • Page 104: Overview Pintucks

    Decorative stitches Overview pintucks Pintuck foot Number Description # 30 (optional accessory) 3 grooves For heavy-weight fabrics. In combination with the 4 mm double needle # 31 (optional accessory) 5 grooves For heavy to medium-weight fabrics. In combination with the 3 mm double needle # 32 (optional accessory) 7 grooves...

  • Page 105: Inserting The Cord

    Decorative stitches Inserting the cord > Switch the machine off and disconnect it from the power supply system. > Remove the needle. > Remove the presser foot. > Remove the stitch plate. > Open the bobbin cover. > Pull the cord through the hook opening from the bottom and through the opening of the stitch plate. >...

  • Page 106: 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 107: Altering Font Size

    Alphabets > Touch the icon «Alphabets». > Select the font. > Touch the icon «Single/Combi mode» to create a combination. > Touch the icon «Display alphabets» (1) to open an extended enter mode. > Select the letters. > Touch the icon (2) (standard setting) to use upper case letters. >...

  • Page 108: Buttonholes

    Buttonholes 9.1 Overview Buttonholes To create the correct buttonhole for every button, every purpose and for every garment, your BERNINA 570 QE is equipped with a considerable collection of buttonholes. The corresponding button can be sewn on automatically. Eyelets can also be sewn.

  • Page 109: Making Use Of The Height Compensation Tool

    Buttonholes Buttonhole Buttonhole Name Description number Heirloom For light to medium-weight woven fabrics; blouses, dresses, leisure wear, bedlinen. Double-rounded For medium-weight to heavy fabrics buttonhole made from different materials. Double-rounded For light to medium-weight woven heirloom buttonhole materials; blouses, dresses, bedlinen. Buttonhole with double For medium-weight woven materials;...

  • Page 110: Using The Compensation Plate

    Buttonholes 9.3 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. 9.4 Marking buttonholes >...

  • Page 111: 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. 9.5 Cord Using cord with the Buttonhole foot with slide No.

  • Page 112: 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 113: Sewing A Test Sample

    Buttonholes > 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 and knot or secure with stitches.

  • Page 114: Determining The Buttonhole Length With The Buttonhole Foot With Slide No. 3A

    Buttonholes > Touch the icon «Buttonhole slit width». > Turn the «Upper Multifunctional knob» or the «Lower Multifunctional knob» to adjust the buttonhole slit width as desired. 9.8 Determining the buttonhole length with the Buttonhole foot with slide No. 3A The button can be centered in the yellow circle on the display.

  • Page 115: 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 116: 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 117: Sewing The Manual 5-Step Buttonhole With The

    Buttonholes > Touch the icon «Scroll down» so that step 6 appears. – The machine sews the bottom bartack and stops automatically. > Touch the icon «Scroll down» so that step 7 appears. – The machine secures and stops automatically. 9.13 Sewing the manual 5-step buttonhole with the Buttonhole foot No.

  • Page 118: Cutting Open Buttonholes With The Buttonhole Cutter (Optional Accessory)

    Buttonholes > Cut the buttonhole from both ends to the middle. 9.15 Cutting open buttonholes with the buttonhole cutter (optional accessory) > Place the fabric on an appropriate piece of wood. > Position the cutter in the center of the buttonhole. >...

  • Page 119: Sewing Eyelets

    Buttonholes Adjusting the thread shank For buttons on thicker fabrics, increase the thread shank = the distance between the button and the fabric. Buttons sewn on thin fabrics or buttons for decorative purposes only are stitched without a «thread shank». NOTICE! The adjustment of the thread shank is only possible when using the Button sew-on foot No.

  • Page 120: Quilting

    Quilting 10 Quilting 10.1 Overview Quilt Stitches Stitch Stitch Name Description pattern 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 121: Quilting, Securing Program

    Quilting Stitch Stitch Name Description pattern number 1332 Feather stitch For "Crazy Patchwork" and embellishing. 1333 – 1338 Feather stitch variations For "Crazy Patchwork" and embellishing. 10.2 Quilting, Securing Program Prerequisite: • The Reverse pattern foot No. 1C is attached. > Touch the icon «Quilt stitches». >...

  • Page 122: 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 123: 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 124: Changing The Presser Foot Sole

    BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) > Insert the plug for the cable vertically into the BSR connection (1) until you feel it click into place. > Switch the machine on. – The BSR display opens and the BSR 1 mode is activated.

  • Page 125: Using The Bsr Mode

    BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) 11.6 Using the BSR mode The BSR function can be controlled via the foot control or the button «Start/Stop». Starting via the foot control: The foot control needs to be pressed while quilting. The machine keeps running in the BSR1 mode until the foot control is released, even if the fabric isn't moved.

  • Page 126: Securing

    BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) 11.7 Securing Securing in BSR1 mode with the button «Start/Stop» Prerequisite: • The BSR presser foot is attached and connected with the machine. • The BSR display is opened and the BSR1 mode is activated. > Lower the feed dog.

  • Page 127: 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 Coupling for securing the hoop 12.2 Supplied accessories Embroidery module Overview accessory Embroidery module Illustration...

  • Page 128: Overview User Interface

    My BERNINA Embroidery Illustration Name Purpose Medium embroidery hoop To embroider medium-sized embroidery motifs up to 100 x 130 mm (3.94 × 5.12 in). Including the template for precise fabric positioning. USB Connecting cable To transfer data from the computer to the machine or vice versa.

  • Page 129: Overview System Settings

    My BERNINA Embroidery Overview System settings Sewing mode eco-Modus Embroidery mode Home Setup Program Help Tutorial Back to default setting 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 130: 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 131: The Size Of The Embroidery Motif

    Embroidering motifs by third-party providers BERNINA recommends uploading 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 132: 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 133: Embroidering Preparation

    Embroidering preparation 13 Embroidering preparation 13.1 Attaching the Module Prerequisite: • Extension table must not be fitted. > Make sure that the module and the machine are placed on a stable, even surface. > Ensure that the embroidery arm can move freely. >...

  • Page 134: Preparing The Machine

    Please find all the embroidery motifs at the end 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). > Touch the icon «Home».

  • Page 135: 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 136: 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 137: Adjusting The Needle Position Up/Down

    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. Adjusting the needle position up/down > To pull the thread upwards, touch the icon «Needle up/down». –...

  • Page 138: Selecting The Stitch Plate In The User Interface

    Embroidering preparation Selecting the stitch plate in the User Interface After having replaced the stitch plate, it can be checked whether it can be used together with the selected needle. > Touch the icon «Stitch plates/Needle selection». > 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.

  • Page 139: Tear-Away Stabilizers

    Embroidering preparation > Touch the icon «Hoop selection». – The machine selects the optimal embroidery hoop according to the size of the embroidery motif automatically. If the pre-set embroidery hoop would not be available, another desired embroidery hoop can be selected. When an embroidery hoop is attached which does not correspond with the selected one, the attached hoop is considered active and the embroidery motif area is displayed accordingly.

  • Page 140: 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 141: 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 142: 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 143: 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 144: Setup Program

    Setup Program 14 Setup Program 14.1 Adjusting the embroidery settings in the Setup Program Further information about this topic (see page 53).

  • Page 145: Creative Embroidering

    Creative embroidering 15 Creative embroidering 15.1 Overview embroidering Embroidery time/Embroidery motif size in mm «i»-Dialog or inch Scaling up, downsizing and moving the Embroidery motif layers embroidery motif view Area to be embroidered 15.2 Selecting and changing the embroidery motif >...

  • Page 146: Editing The Embroidery Motif

    Creative embroidering 15.5 Editing the embroidery motif Overview Editing embroidery motif > To edit an embroidery motif, select the embroidery motif. > Touch the icon i-Dialog. Zoom out Mirror image left/right Zoom in Mirror image up/down Moving the view Duplicating Moving the motif Deleting Moving the motif...

  • Page 147: Moving The Embroidery Motif In Enlarged View

    Creative embroidering > To activate the icon «Move the view», touch the icon «Zoom in». – The icon «Move the view» is active (dark grey) > Move the view of the embroidery motif. – The embroidery position is not altered. >...

  • Page 148: Altering The Embroidery Motif Size Proportionally

    Creative embroidering > 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. > Turn the «Upper Multifunctional knob» or the «Lower Multifunctional knob» to the left to rotate the embroidery motif counter-clockwise.

  • Page 149: Mirroring Embroidery Motifs

    Creative embroidering > Touch the icon «i»-Dialog. > Touch the icon «Alter the embroidery size». > To change the embroidery motif size disproportionally, the icon «Retain proportions» must not have a white frame. Only touch the icon «Retain proportions» when the icon has a white frame. –...

  • Page 150: Changing The Stitch Type

    Creative embroidering Changing the stitch type If the satin stitches are too long, they can be changed to step stitches. > Select an embroidery motif. > Touch the icon «i»-Dialog. > Touch the icon «Change the stitch type». > Touch the switch in the upper section of the display (1) to change the satin stitch to the step stitch. >...

  • Page 151: Duplicating The Embroidery Motif

    Creative embroidering > Touch the icon «Check embroidery motif size». check – The embroidery hoop travels all the way until the needle is at the position as it is indicated in the display. > Touch the icon «Corner top left» to select the top left corner of the embroidery motif. –...

  • Page 152: Deleting An Embroidery Motif

    Creative embroidering Deleting an embroidery motif The active embroidery motif is deleted. > Select an embroidery motif. > Touch the icon «i»-Dialog. > Touch the icon «Delete». 15.6 Combining embroidery motifs Combining embroidery motifs In the Combi-Mode several embroidery motifs can be combined. >...

  • Page 153: Creating Lettering

    Creative embroidering > Touch the icon «Add an embroidery motif». > Select another embroidery motif. > Select the combination (1). > Touch the icon «i»-Dialog. > Touch the icon «Duplicate». – The combination is duplicated (2). 15.7 Creating lettering Overview embroidery alphabets Embroidery motif Name Swiss Block...

  • Page 154: Creating Words/Sentences

    Creative embroidering Creating words/sentences 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. Lettering can be positioned within the hoop as you like. When the embroidery motif is positioned outside the embroidering area, the hoop is outlined in red on the display.

  • Page 155: Changing The Colors Of The Embroidery Motif

    Creative embroidering > Touch the icon «Move the stitch pattern». > Turn the «Upper Multifunctional knob» to move the embroidery motif horizontally. > Turn the «Lower Multifunctional knob» to move the embroidery motif vertically. > Touch the icon «Add motif». >...

  • Page 156: Changing The Colors

    Creative embroidering Changing the colors > Select an embroidery motif. > Touch the icon «Color information». > Touch the icon «Change color/manufacturer» beside the color that you want to change. > To display additional colors, swipe up or down on the display. >...

  • Page 157: Adding Basting Stitches

    Creative embroidering Adding basting stitches The basting stitches can be embroidered along the embroidery hoop or along the embroidery motif. Therefore the connection between the fabric and the stabilizer can be improved. > Select an embroidery motif. > Touch the icon «Embroidering». >...

  • Page 158: Reducing Color Changes

    Creative embroidering > Select an embroidery motif. > Touch the icon «Embroidering». > Touch the yellow-framed icon «Cut the connecting stitches» to deactivate the function. > Touch the yellow-framed icon «Cut the connecting stitches» again to activate the function. Reducing color changes When the embroidery motifs overlap, the color changes cannot be reduced.

  • Page 159: Administering Embroidery Motifs

    Creative embroidering A tubular piece of fabric can be pulled over the free arm of the machine easily when the free arm is positioned to the left in parking position before the hoop is attached or removed. Push the button «Start/ Stop»...

  • Page 160: Saving The Embroidery Motif On The Bernina Usb Stick

    > 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 161: Importing Stitch Patterns

    > 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 162: 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 «Delete». > 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 deleted.

  • Page 163: Embroidery

    The basic 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 164: Embroidering Via The Foot Control

    Embroidery > Touch the icon «Upper thread tension». > 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. >...

  • Page 165: Appendix

    Appendix 17 Appendix 17.1 Maintencance and cleaning Cleaning the display > Clean the display in the switched off status with a soft slightly damp microfiber cloth. Cleaning the feed dog Remove the thread remnants under the stitch plate regularly. Electronically driven components CAUTION Risk of injury near the needle and the hook.

  • Page 166: Lubricating The Hook

    Appendix > Flap down the fastening bracket along with the black hook race cover. > Remove the hook. > Clean the hook race area with the brush; never use a sharp instrument. > Hold the hook at the pin in the center with two fingers. >...
  • Page 167 > 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 168: Troubleshooting

    Upper thread too tight or too > Adjust the 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 169 > 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 170: Error Messages

    > Place the machine in a warm room one hour before use. The machine doesn't start > 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. > Activate it in the Setup Program.
  • Page 171 Appendix Message on the display Cause Solution The feed dog is not lowered. > Push the button «Feed dog up/down» to lower the feed dog. The selected needle and stitch > Replace the needle. plate cannot be used in > Replace the stitch plate. combination.
  • Page 172 The embroidery module is not > Connect the embroidery module 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 173 > Attach a larger embroidery 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 174: Storage And Disposal

    The counter for the cutting cycles is reset. It is time for the regular The machine needs maintenance. > Contact the specialized BERNINA dealer. maintenance. Please contact your The message appears after the > Delete the message temporarily by touching the icon...

  • Page 175: Dispose Of The Machine

    Appendix Dispose of the machine > Clean the machine. > Sort the components by their materials and dispose of them according to the local laws and regulations. 17.5 Technical data Designation Value Unit Maximum fabric thickness 10.5 (0.41) (inch) Sewing light 12 to 16 Maximum speed 1000...

  • Page 176: Overview Stitch Patterns

    Overview stitch patterns 18 Overview stitch patterns 18.1 Overview Stitch patterns Practical stitches Buttonholes Decorative stitches Natural stitches...
  • Page 177 Overview stitch patterns Cross stitches Satin stitches...
  • Page 178 Overview stitch patterns Ornamental stitches...
  • Page 179 Overview stitch patterns Heirloom stitches Novelty...
  • Page 180 Overview stitch patterns 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 1312 1313 1314 1315 1316 1317 1318 1319 1320...

  • Page 181: Overview Embroidery Motifs

    Let your creativity run free. A vast selection of embroidery motifs is at your disposal. If one of the following pictograms is under the embroidery motif number, you can find additional information at www.bernina.com/specialeffects. Detached point Punchwork Design (motif) Hole embroidery...

  • Page 182: Quilt Motifs

    Overview stitch patterns Quilt motifs Embroidery motif Width x Embroidery motif Width x Height Height Colors Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch 12380-43 123 x 123 12499-23 123 x 123 4.84 x 4.84 4.84 x 4.84 12499-06 101 x 101 12499-04 123 x 123...
  • Page 183 Overview stitch patterns Embroidery motif Width x Embroidery motif Width x Height Height Colors Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch NZ498 89 x 88 NZ503 99 x 98 3.47 x 3.47 3.90 x 3.86 82013-29 121 x 121 82013-30 83 x 166 4.76 x 4.76...
  • Page 184 Overview stitch patterns Embroidery motif Width x Embroidery motif Width x Height Height Colors Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch 12380-08 89 x 89 BD800 127 x 122 3.50 x 3.50 5 x 4.80 BD804 122 x 123 BD796 47 x 174 4.80 x 4.84...
  • Page 185 Overview stitch patterns Embroidery motif Width x Embroidery motif Width x Height Height Colors Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch BD394 97 x 96 BD412 89 x 53 3.82 x 3.78 3.50 x 2.09 BD501 63 x 61 BD502 61 x 60 2.48 x 2.40...

  • Page 186: Ornaments

    Overview stitch patterns Ornaments Embroidery motif Width x Embroidery motif Width x Height Height Colors Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch NB826-48 134 x 133 NB843-48 87 x 121 5.28 x 5.20 3.43 x 4.76 12633-06 119 x 119 12473-06 133 x 119 4.69 x 4.69...
  • Page 187 Overview stitch patterns Embroidery motif Width x Embroidery motif Width x Height Height Colors Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch 21021-04 123 x 150 21021-06 116 x 109 4.84 x 5.91 4.57 x 4.29 12490-03 118 x 113 12490-04 146 x 122 4.65 x 4.45...
  • Page 188 Overview stitch patterns Embroidery motif Width x Embroidery motif Width x Height Height Colors Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch BE790405 125 x 185 FB126 86 x 102 4.92 x 7.28 3.39 x 4.02 BE790502 59 x 58 21003-26 123 x 124 2.32 x 2.28...

  • Page 189: Flowers

    Overview stitch patterns Embroidery motif Width x Embroidery motif Width x Height Height Colors Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch WS655 116 x 222 4.57 x 8.74 Flowers Embroidery motif Width x Embroidery motif Width x Height Height Colors Colors...
  • Page 190 Overview stitch patterns Embroidery motif Width x Embroidery motif Width x Height Height Colors Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch 82006-07 123 x 165 21006-02 114 x 135 4.84 x 6.50 4.49 x 5.32 80001-23 85 x 101 12457-06 106 x 172 3.35 x 3.98...

  • Page 191: Children

    Overview stitch patterns Embroidery motif Width x Embroidery motif Width x Height Height Colors Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch FQ733 66 x 66 NB209 90 x 89 2.60 x 2.60 3.54 x 3.50 Children Embroidery motif Width x Embroidery motif Width x...
  • Page 192 Overview stitch patterns Embroidery motif Width x Embroidery motif Width x Height Height Colors Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch CK863 127 x 124 NB198-48 94 x 72 5 x 4.88 3.70 x 2.84 BE790307 141 x 126 BE790311 114 x 152 5.55 x 4.96...

  • Page 193: Borders And Lace

    Overview stitch patterns Embroidery motif Width x Embroidery motif Width x Height Height Colors Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch CK667 99 x 82 CK738 89 x 85 3.90 x 3.23 3.50 x 3.35 CK970 84 x 81 CM147 55 x 99 3.31 x 3.19...
  • Page 194 Overview stitch patterns Embroidery motif Width x Embroidery motif Width x Height Height Colors Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch 12659-01 45 x 57 12659-06 36 x 59 1.77 x 2.24 1.42 x 2.32 HG341 63 x 63 NX957 97 x 88 2.48 x 2.48...
  • Page 195 Overview stitch patterns Embroidery motif Width x Embroidery motif Width x Height Height Colors Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch 21013-29 40 x 152 BE110415 43 x 172 1.58 x 5.98 1.69 x 6.77 FA981 35 x 142 21002-21 21 x 150 1.38 x 5.59...

  • Page 196: Seasons

    Overview stitch patterns Seasons Embroidery motif Width x Embroidery motif Width x Height Height Colors Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch HG746-48 111 x 138 NB754-48 114 x 128 4.37 x 5.43 4.49 x 5.04 21019-14 123 x 130 HG795-48 89 x 164 4.84 x 5.12...
  • Page 197 Overview stitch patterns Embroidery motif Width x Embroidery motif Width x Height Height Colors Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch HD976 101 x 108 HG806-48 27 x 170 3.98 x 4.25 1.06 x 6.69 12415-32 79 x 191 12415-29 108 x 172 3.11 x 7.52...
  • Page 198 Overview stitch patterns Embroidery motif Width x Embroidery motif Width x Height Height Colors Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch CM426 45 x 96 FQ749 77 x 94 1.77 x 3.78 3.03 x 3.70 HE919 89 x 69 HG053 122 x 121 3.50 x 2.72...

  • Page 199: Sports And Hobby

    Overview stitch patterns Embroidery motif Width x Embroidery motif Width x Height Height Colors Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch NA614 102 x 101 3.98 x 3.98 Sports and hobby Embroidery motif Width x Embroidery motif Width x Height Height Colors...
  • Page 200 Overview stitch patterns Embroidery motif Width x Embroidery motif Width x Height Height Colors Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch SP980 63 x 63 BE790606 100 x 86 2.48 x 2.48 3.94 x 3.39 BE790608 80 x 80 BE790603 80 x 74 3.15 x 3.15...

  • Page 201: Animals

    Overview stitch patterns Animals Embroidery motif Width x Embroidery motif Width x Height Height Colors Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch WP415-48 132 x 148 WP421-48 95 x 137 5.20 x 5.83 3.74 x 5.39 CM213-48 58 x 101 NA248 77 x 73 2.28 x 3.98...
  • Page 202 Overview stitch patterns Embroidery motif Width x Embroidery motif Width x Height Height Colors Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch 12630-07 205 x 120 12611-28 140 x 140 8.07 x 4.72 5.51 x 5.51 12649-05 91 x 88 12606-26 138 x 138 3.58 x 3.47...

  • Page 203: Designs With Special Effects

    Overview stitch patterns Designs with special effects Embroidery motif Width x Embroidery motif Width x Height Height Colors Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch 12448-11_ 84 x 123 12448-09_ 121 x 161 3.30 x 4.84 4.76 x 6.34 DW11 70 x 71 21026-08_...
  • Page 204 Overview stitch patterns Embroidery motif Width x Embroidery motif Width x Height Height Colors Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch BE700121 124 x 124 BE700122 119 x 37 4.88 x 4.88 4.69 x 1.46 BE700123 112 x 205 BE700124 141 x 134 4.41 x 8.07...

  • Page 205: Index

     123 Attaching the hoop  141 Fitting the embroidery needle  136 Attaching the knee lifter  30 Fitting the stitch plate  137 BERNINA Dual Feed  70 Introduction  14 Buttonholes  108 Lubricating the hook  166 Calibrating Buttonhole foot with slide No. 3A  65 Calling up Help  69...
  • Page 206 Index Raising/Lowering the needle  32 Regulating the speed  71, 145 Restoring the default settings  63 Safety instructions  10 Saving a stitch pattern combination  76 Saving the service data  63 Select own settings  58 Selecting a stitch pattern  70 Selecting an embroidery motif  134 Selecting the language  60...
  • Page 208 BERNINA International AG | CH-8266 Steckborn Switzerland | www.bernina.com | © Copyright by BERNINA International AG 1028835.10A.04 2019-09 EN...

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