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bernette SEWING MACHINE WORKBOOK
For b erne t te 79 and b erne t te 77
b e r n e t t e S E W I N G M A C H I N E W O R K B O O K
06042019
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  • Page 1 SEWING MACHINE bernette SEWING MACHINE WORKBOOK For b erne t te 79 and b erne t te 77 b e r n e t t e S E W I N G M A C H I N E W O R K B O O K 06042019 ©2019 BERNINA of America.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Free-Motion Stitching ......bernette Dual Feed ........bernette Stitch Designer Overview-b79 .. Needle Stop Up/Down-bernette Free Hand bernette Stitch Designer - b79 Only ..System ........... bernette Stitch Designer - b79 Only ..Securing Stitches ........bernette Stitch Designer - b79 Only ..

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Stitch and function charts for each bernette model are found on Page 42. Each stitch exercise page has a graphic of the stitch(es) used so you can more easily locate it on your machine.

  • Page 4: Preparing To Stitch

    Preparing to Stitch CLEANING AND OILING Keeping your machine clean and well oiled will keep your machine running smoothly. This is a crucial component for successful machine stitching. Refer to Page 41 for cleaning tips. Your machine manual will also give you detailed cleaning and oiling suggestions. STITCH PLATE Attach the 7 mm Stitch Plate.

  • Page 5: Personalize The Screen

    Personalize the Screen You can personalize the display color to suit your individual tastes. Change the color in the Setup Program. Touch the Setup icon. Select Personal Settings and a display appears. Select the desired color. Close the screen (or use the setup breadcrumb path to navigate back to Setup).

  • Page 6: Breadcrumbs

    Breadcrumbs Learn to navigate within menus using the icons in the breadcrumb path rather than using the Close box to exit. This is a time- saving feature when setting preferences within several menus in Setup, embroidery motif selection, and the "i" menu in sewing and embroidery.

  • Page 7: Program Needle Stop Down And Hover

    2 mm for these lessons. Program the bernette Foot Control The bernette Foot Control with Back-kick can be programmed with desired settings. The Foot Control default setting is to raise or lower the needle when the heel of the foot control is depressed. The Programmable Foot Control back-kick options also allow the heel-down to signal a tie-off, cut the thread, and raise the presser foot.

  • Page 8: Stitch Selection

    Practical Stitches Buttonholes Quilt Stitches Decorative Stitches bernette Personal Program Alphabets Transitions View more stitches on screen by using the Transition. Select to view all folders or to see more stitches at one time.

  • Page 9: Presser Foot Sole Display

    Presser Foot Sole Display Selecting the Presser Foot Sole Display recommends a sole to be used according to the stitch selected. The recommended sole is denoted with a green check. Other soles that may be used depending on the applica- tion will feature a star in the upper right corner.

  • Page 10: Security Program-Needle

    For more information on needles, refer to Reference-Sewing Do you know: Machine Needles on Pages 37 and 38. • On the b79 and b77, the bernette Creative Consultant recommends the needle according to the fabric and technique.

  • Page 11: The 'I' Menu

    Touch the stitch number in the breadcrumb path to return to the stitch selection menu. bernette Dual Feed The 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. Use only presser feet with the back opening when engaging the Dual Feed mechanism.

  • Page 12: Needle Stop Up/Down-Bernette Free Hand System

    6 mm in height. Pivot to form at least 2 right angle corners and 2 additional corners. • When pivoting, use the bernette Free Hand System Knee Lfter to raise the presser foot. How do I lower the presser foot for sewing? •...

  • Page 13: Securing Stitches

    Securing Stitches Firm fabric, 4” x 6”, three pieces; fold in half lengthwise to 2” x 6” 80/12 Universal Polyester or cotton embroidery thread Center Straight Stitch/Reverse (a) Zigzag Sole (DA)-Dual Feed Engaged Place one fabric piece under the presser foot, aligning the 6”...

  • Page 14: Permanent Reverse/Backstepping

    Permanent Reverse/Backstepping Firm woven fabric, 4” x 6” Lightweight tear-away stabilizer 4” x 6” 80/12 Universal Polyester or cotton embroidery thread Default Zigzag Sole (DA)-Dual Feed Engaged Permanent (Continuous) Reverse sews the selected stitch pattern in reverse. Backstepping is more precise, as it will retrace the last 200 needle penetrations to give accurate stitch-by-stitch reverse NOTE: sewing.

  • Page 15: Mirror Image/Pattern Repeat

    Mirror Image/Pattern Repeat Firm woven fabric, 4” x 6” Lightweight tear-away stabilizer 4” x 6” 80/12 Universal Polyester or cotton embroidery thread Default Attach Embroidery Sole JK. Place stabilizer behind fabric. Embroidery Sole-Sewing (JK) Lef t/Ri ght Mirror Image: Select Blanket Stitch #1008 from the Quilting Stitches Horizontal Mirror Image (Left/Right): menu.

  • Page 16: Pattern Functions - Pattern Begin/End

    Pattern Functions - Pattern Begin/End Firm woven fabric, 4” x 6” Lightweight tear-away stabilizer 4” x 6” 80/12 Universal Polyester or cotton embroidery thread Default Place stabilizer behind the fabric. Embroidery Sole-Sewing (JK) Select the satin stitch hearts-Stitch #124. Select the Presser Foot Sole Display. Notice the Sole JK is the recommended foot.

  • Page 17: Pattern Functions-Pattern Repeat/Extend

    Pattern Functions-Pattern Repeat/Extend Firm woven fabric, 4” x 6” Lightweight tear away stabilizer 4" x 6" 80/12 Universal Pattern Pattern Repeat Extend/Adjust Polyester or cotton embroidery thread Stitch Density Default Patt er n Repeat 1-9x Embroidery Sole-Sewing (JK) Program the b79 and b77 machines to stop at the end of 1 - 9 repeats of a single stitch or stitch combination.

  • Page 18: Altered Stitches

    Altered Stitches Firm woven fabric, 4” x 6” Lightweight tear-away stabilizer 4” x 6” 80/12 Universal Polyester or cotton embroidery thread Default Embroidery Sole-Sewing (JK) Attach Embroidery Sole JK. Place the stabilizer behind the fabric. Select Blanket Stitch #1008 from the Quilting Stitches menu.

  • Page 19: Temporary Altered Memory

    Temporary Altered Memory The bernette 79 and bernette 77 have Temporary Altered Memory. The machine will remember the last stitch alterations made to any stitch. These alterations will remain in effect until manually changed, until CLR is touched, or until the power to the machine is turned off.

  • Page 20: Triple Straight Stitch

    Triple Straight Stitch Firm woven fabric, 4” x 6”, two pieces 80/12 Universal Polyester or cotton embroidery thread As directed in instructions Zigzag Sole (DA)-Dual Feed Engaged Triple Straight Stitch Seam Notes: The triple straight stitch is optimal for reinforced seams in heavy fabrics.

  • Page 21: Vari-Overlock Stitch

    Vari-Overlock Stitch Cotton interlock, 4” x 6”, two pieces 80/12 Universal (Ballpoint or Stretch may also be used) Polyester or cotton embroidery thread As programmed Overlock Sole (DI)-Dual Feed Engaged Attach Overlock Sole DI to the machine and engage the Dual Feed Mechanism. Select the Vari-Overlock Stitch #3.

  • Page 22: Basting

    Editing - Adding/Deleting Designs Additional designs can be combined directly on screen of the machine. Unwanted designs can be deleted quickly and easily. Adding a second design To give more room to add designs, select the Large Hoop from the Hoop Selection menu. With the design from the previous page on screen, touch the Add Motif (+) icon.

  • Page 23: Blind Hem

    Centering a Combined Design In the Hoop A new design that is opened on the screen will come in centered in the hoop. But if you have combined designs, or have perhaps moved the design around on the screen, the design will need to be centered in the hoop before sending the design to be stitched.

  • Page 24: Stretch Stitch

    Placement: Absolute Check The goal of Absolute Check is to check the points and boundaries of the design so that they embroider exactly where you want. You can check the location of any single stitch, even the most complex design. Use the design from the previous page.

  • Page 25: Balance

    Change Thread Color Quickly change thread color to suit your project and view the changes on the screen. Using the same design from the previous page, select the Color Information tab (palette icon). You can view the individual colors in the design by using the up/down arrows beneath the motif, or by touching a color bar to the right of the motif.

  • Page 26: Automatic Buttonhole

    Changing To Single Color Embroidery To stitch a multi-colored design in one color, set your machine to bypass color changes by select- ing the Single/Multi Color Motif icon. The machine will not stop at the end of the colors in the design.

  • Page 27: Automatic Buttonhole-Corded

    Stitching a Design You should already be in the embroidery screen. If not, touch the Embroidery (needle) icon. Engage the Cut Connecting Stitches icon (denoted by a yellow outline around the icon) so that the connecting stitches between the embroidery motifs will be cut. While in the Embroidery screen, press the Start/Stop but- ton to begin stitching.

  • Page 28: Attaching Buttons

    Sequence Control Use the Sequence Control function when the thread breaks to reposition the needle to start stitching again. The Sequence Control function is also used for advancing or backing up CutWork Designs. If a thread breaks during the embroidery process, the machine will stop and the Sequence Control screen will automatically appear.

  • Page 29: Bernette Creative Consultant

    Changing Lettering Size Enter single letters or words and use the Resize Motif icon to resize the motif proportion- ally up to 20% larger or smaller. In the Selection menu, select the Embroidery Motif folder. Select Folder 1, Design 13. Optional: Select the Color Information tab (palette) and change the color to black (Isacord 0020).

  • Page 30: Combi Mode-Stitch Patterns

    Word Art Use Word Art to create curved lettering baselines. You will use the Lower Multi-function (Length) knob or the lower set of -/+ icons to change the baseline. Word Art should still be open in the “i” menu. The word “hand” should still be selected. Turn the Lower Multi-function knob to the right (or use the + icon at the lower part of the screen) to bend the let- ters as shown (maximum of 100).

  • Page 31: Combi Mode-Lettering

    Saving and Deleting Designs Designs can be saved into the Personal Embroidery Motifs Folder on the machine or to a USB stick inserted into the machine. Saved designs can also be retrieved from the Personal Embroidery Motif folder or from the USB stick. Sa vi ng a design t o the machine: The design you wish to save must be open on the embroidery screen.

  • Page 32: Free-Motion Stitching

    Alter Stitch Density-Lettering Change the stitch density of lettering to complement different fabric types. This is helpful when enlarging lettering. . S t i tc h D en s i ty Select the Alphabets Folder; select Alphabet #5. Enter the letter B; touch Confirm (the green check box). Touch the Hoop Selection icon and select the Large Hoop.
  • Page 33 Reference - Embroidery Needles For most embroidery, an embroidery needle is the best choice. These needles are designed with a larger eye than normal to prevent thread fraying, and are also designed to withstand the high speeds of the embroidery process. Needle Use &...

  • Page 34: Bernette Stitch Designer Overview-B79

    Reference - Embroidery Threads EMBROIDERY THREAD Most designs are digitized for 40-weight thread. 40-weight polyester thread is the most commonly used types by machine embroiderers. Always select high-quality embroidery thread. Bargain brands may cause excessive thread breakage while stitching, and may produce undesirable final results.

  • Page 35: Bernette Stitch Designer - B79 Only

    Reference - Stabilizers Stabilizers are an essential ingredient for successful embroidery. Stabilizers support the fabric as the design is embroidered to prevent puckering and tunneling of the stitches. Stabilizers are classified as to how they are removed from the fabric after stitching. •...

  • Page 36: Bernette Stitch Designer - B79 Only

    Reference - Cleaning And Oiling One of the most important parts of maintaining your machine is proper cleaning and oiling. Below are tips to fol- low, but more complete instructions for your specific model can be found in your machine's manual. It is recommended that you clean and oil every other bobbin, or every 3-4 hours of actual sewing time.

  • Page 37: Reference - Sewing Machine Needles

    Home Mirror Image Left/Right Change Color/Thread Brand Single/Multicolor Motif Setup Mirror Image Up/Down Confirm Permanent Thread Tension bernette Embroidery Tutorial Altering the Size Close / Cancel Securing Stitches On/Off Help Rotate Motif Selection by Number Speed Adjustment in Setup Delete...

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