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  • Page 1 BERNINA 740 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

    Slide-on table ............33 BERNINA Quality control ........11 Using the slide-on table ..........33 Welcome to the world of BERNINA ......11 Presser foot ............. 34 Overview Machine ..........13 Adjusting the presser foot position via the knee lifter of the Free Hand System ..........
  • Page 5 Reviewing the total number of stitches ....... Deleting stitch patterns from the personal memory ..68 Registering details of the dealer ........Saving stitch patterns on the BERNINA USB stick ..68 Saving Service data ............. Uploading a stitch pattern from the BERNINA USB stick ..................
  • Page 6 Overview Decorative Stitches ........87 10.4 Guiding the quilt work freely ........110 Bobbin-Play ............88 Sewing cross stitches ..........89 BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) ......112 Pintucks ..............89 11.1 BSR mode 1 ............112 Pintucks ..............11.2 BSR mode 2 ............112 Overview Pintuck Feet ..........
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Decorative stitches ............131 Quilt stitches ............... 133 Index ..............134...

  • Page 8: Important Safety Instructions

    Do not look directly into the LED lamp with optical instruments (e. g. magnifying glass). • If the LED lamp is damaged or defective, have the LED lamp checked or repaired at your local authorized BERNINA dealer. • Switch off the machine before working in the needle area. •...
  • Page 9 Use only identical replacement parts. See instructions for servicing of double- insulated products. • To lubricate the machine, only use oil recommended by BERNINA. Safety instructions • While operating the machine, all protective inserts must be in place and all covers must be closed.
  • Page 10 Important safety instructions • Do not place any objects on the foot control. • While sewing, guide the fabric gently. Pulling and pushing the fabric can cause needle breakage. • Keep fingers away from all moving parts. • Special care is required in the needle area. •...

  • Page 11: Important Information

    • The latest version of the instruction manual can be downloaded at www.bernina.com 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 for consequences resulting from improper use.
  • Page 12 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 sewing experts are found next to this symbol.

  • Page 13: My Bernina

    My BERNINA 1.1 Introduction With your BERNINA 740 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 14 Subtle instructions, free sewing patterns and embroidery motifs as well as many new ideas: All this you can find in the weekly blog of BERNINA. Our experts give useful 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 15: Overview Machine

    My BERNINA 1.4 Overview Machine Overview front controls «Quick Reverse» «Needle Up/Down» «Thread Cutter» «Upper Multi-function knob» «Presser Foot Up/Down» «Lower Multi-function knob» «Start/Stop» «Needle Left/Right» «Pattern End»...

  • Page 16: Overview Front

    My BERNINA Overview front Bobbin cover Thread take-up lever cover Connection for accessory (optional accessory) 8 Thread take-up lever Presser foot Fixing screw Needle threader Connection for the slide-on table Sewing light Connection for Free Hand System Speed control...

  • Page 17: Overview Sideways

    My BERNINA Overview sideways Connection for foot control Power switch PC-connection Connection for power cable Spool pin Magnet holder for touchscreen pen Winding unit with thread cutter Air vents Swiveling spool pin USB port Handwheel Feed dog up/down...

  • Page 18: Overview - Back Panel

    Overview - Back panel Connection for Slide-on Table Carry Handle Connection for Darning Hoop Bobbin Winder Pretension BSR connection Thread Guide Connection for accessory BDF BERNINA Dual Feed Air Vents Thread Cutter Thread Guide Feed Dog Bobbin Winding Unit Stitch Plate...

  • Page 19: Supplied Accessories

    Overview accessories machine Illustration Name Purpose Dust cover To protect the machine from dust and contamination. BERNINA Accessory Box To store the supplied accessories as well as the optional accessories. Free Hand System (FHS) To raise and lower the presser foot.
  • Page 20 My BERNINA Illustration Name Purpose 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. Seam guide, right To align regular seam distances. Screwdriver Torx, gray To change the needle.

  • Page 21: Overview Presser Feet

    My BERNINA Overview presser feet Supplied standard presser feet Illustration Number Name Purpose Example Reverse Pattern Foot To sew various practical and decorative stitches. To sew forward and in reverse. Reverse Pattern Foot To sew various practical and decorative stitches with Dual Feed.

  • Page 22: Accessory Box

    My BERNINA Accessory box In the accessory box, accessories can be neatly stored in compartments and matching holders. Big drawer Spool Pin Small drawer Presser Feet Buttonhole foot with slide Presser Foot Holders for 5.5 mm and 9.0 mm feet Selection of needles...

  • Page 23: Overview User Interface

    My BERNINA 1.6 Overview User Interface Overview functions/visual information «Upper Thread Tension» «Stitch Plate/Needle Selection» «Presser foot indicator / presser foot selection» 5 «Feed Dog Up/Down» «Presser Foot Pressure» «Bobbin Thread» Overview System settings «Home» «Help» «Setup Program» «eco Mode»...

  • Page 24: Overview Selection Menu Sewing

    My BERNINA Overview selection menu sewing «Practical Stitches» «Buttonholes» «Decorative Stitches» «Quilt Stitches» «Alphabets» «Personal Memory» Software operation The touch-sensitive screen can be operated with the finger or stylus. Tap: Short tap of an element. Swipe: Tap an element and swipe quickly on the screen.
  • Page 25 My BERNINA Activate/deactivate functions Figure Element Status Switch Function is activated. Function is deactivated. Icon Function ist deactivated. Function ist activated. Adjust values Illustration Name Purpose Slider control Set the value with the slider control. Reset the value to the default value by tapping the small bullet.

  • Page 26: Needle, Thread, Fabric

    My BERNINA Illustration Name Purpose «Delete» Delete the last character. «Lower Case Show the available letters in lower case letters. Characters» «Upper Case Show the available letters in upper case letters. Characters» «Numbers and Show the available numbers and mathematical Mathematical characters.
  • Page 27 My BERNINA Illustration Needle name Needle description Purpose Leather needle With cutting point For all types of leather, (LR = special point to synthetic leather, 130/705 H LR 90, 100 sew leather) plastic, sheeting. Especially sharp, narrow For micro fiber fabrics Microtex needle point and silk.

  • Page 28: Example For Needle Description

    My BERNINA Illustration Needle name Needle description Purpose Hemstitch double Needle distance: 2.5 For special effects with hemstitch embroidery. needle 130/705 H ZWIHO 100 Needle distance: 3.0 For visible hems in Universal triple needle stretch fabrics, decorative sewing. 130/705 H DRI 80...
  • Page 29 My BERNINA The thread can break and skipped stitches can occur when there is too much clearance in the long groove and the needle eye. The thread can break and get stuck when the thread scrapes against the edge of the long...

  • Page 30: Sewing Preparation

    Sewing preparation 2.1 Before using the machine for the first time BERNINA recommends lubricating the hook before using the machine for the first time or after a longer period of non-use. (see page 116) By oiling the hook, the occurrence of unwanted noises in the hook area can be avoided.

  • Page 31: Connection And Switching On

    Authorized BERNINA dealer. The power cable for USA and Canada has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way.

  • Page 32: Attaching The Knee Lifter Of The Free Hand System

    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 33: 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. 2.5 Spool pin Swiveling spool pin Installing the spool holder With metallic or other special threads, it is recommend to use the swiveling spool pin. The swiveling spool holder is necessary when several threads are sewn and it can also be used for bobbin winding while sewing.

  • Page 34: Horizontal Spool Pin

    Sewing preparation > Place the foam pad on the swiveling spool holder. > Place the thread spool on the spool holder. Horizontal spool pin Placing the foam pad, the thread spool and the spool disc The spool disc provides an even unwinding of the thread from the thread spool. The spool disc is only used with the horizontal spool pin.

  • Page 35: Feed Dog

    Sewing preparation 2.6 Feed dog Adjusting the feed dog > To lower the feed dog, push the button «Feed Dog Up/Down». > To raise the feed dog, push the button «Feed Dog Up/Down» again. 2.7 Slide-on table Using the slide-on table The Slide-on Freearm Extension Table, attached to the freearm, enables the available sewing area to be extended.

  • Page 36: Presser Foot

    Sewing preparation 2.8 Presser foot Adjusting the presser foot position via the knee lifter of the Free Hand System > Adjust the sitting height so that the knee lifter can be operated with the knee. > Push the knee lifter with the knee to the right to raise the presser foot. –...

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Presser Foot Pressure

    Sewing preparation > Tap «Presser foot indicator / presser foot selection». > Wipe up in the area of the presser feet to have more preser feet displayed. > When a presser foot is tapped, the description and use for that presser foot appears. Adjusting the presser foot pressure The presser foot pressure is designed to adjust the pressure of the presser foot optimally to the fabric thickness.

  • Page 38: Selecting The Needle In The User Interface

    Sewing preparation > Loosen the fixing screw of the needle using the screwdriver gray Torx. > Pull the needle down. > Hold the new needle with the flat side to the back. > Insert the needle as far as it will go. >...

  • Page 39: Adjusting The Needle Position Up/Down

    Sewing preparation > Select the needle thickness (2) of the fitted needle. Adjusting the needle position up/down > To lower the needle, push the button «Needle Up/Down». > To raise the needle, push the button «Needle Up/Down» again. Adjusting the needle position left/right There is a total of 11 needle positions.

  • Page 40: Changing The Stitch Plate

    Sewing preparation > Tap «Needle Stop Up/Down» again. – The machine stops with needle position up as soon as the foot control is released or the button «Start/Stop» has been pushed. Changing the stitch plate The stitch plate is marked with vertical, horizontal and diagonal lines in millimeters (mm) and inches (inch). These markings are helpful for sewing or precise top-stitching.

  • Page 41: Threading

    Sewing preparation 2.12 Threading Threading the upper thread Prerequisite: • The needle and the presser foot are raised. • The machine is switched off and disconnected from the power supply system. > Place the foam pad on the spool holder. >...
  • Page 42 Sewing preparation > Guide the thread through the guides (7/8) above the presser foot. > Switch the machine on. > Press the semi-automatic threader lever (9) slightly down, keep pressed and pull the thread to the left beneath the gray threader hook (10). >...

  • Page 43: Threading The Double Needle

    Sewing preparation > Release the lever and the thread simultaneously to thread. > Pull the thread loop (14) to the back. > Pull the thread beneath the presser foot from back to front over the thread cutter (15) and cut. Threading the double needle Prerequisite: •...

  • Page 44: Threading The Triple Needle

    Sewing preparation > Thread the second thread manually into the left needle. Threading the triple needle Prerequisite: • The triple needle is inserted. > Place the foam pad, the thread spool and the appropriate spool disc on the spool holder. >...

  • Page 45: Threading The Bobbin Thread

    Sewing preparation > Guide the thread to the left into the rear thread guide (2). > Guide the thread around the bobbin winder pretension clockwise (3). > Wind the thread clockwise 2 – 3 times around the empty bobbin (4). > Pull the excess thread over the thread cutter at the engaging lever (5) and cut. >...
  • Page 46 Sewing preparation > Press the bobbin case release at the bobbin case (1). > Remove the bobbin 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 47 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 thread guide (5) points upwards. >...

  • Page 48: Setup Program

    Setup Program Setup Program 3.1 Sewing settings Adjusting the upper thread tension Alterations of the upper thread tension in the Setup Program affect all stitch patterns. Individual alteration of the upper thread tension can also be made for currently selected stitches. >...

  • Page 49: Programming The Button "Pattern End

    Setup Program > Tap «Setup Program». > Tap «Sewing settings». > Tap «Programming buttons and icons». > Tap «Programming the Hovering Height of the presser foot». > To adjust the distance between the fabric and the presser foot. Programming the button «Pattern end» The presser foot can be positioned, the thread cut and the automatic securing can be programmed.

  • Page 50: Programming The Button "Thread Cutter

    Setup Program Programming the button «Thread cutter» The automatic securing can be programed before the thread cut takes place. > Tap «Setup Program». > Tap «Sewing settings». > Tap «Programming buttons and icons». > Tap «Programming the button Thread cutter». >...

  • Page 51: Programming The Button "Quick Reverse

    Setup Program Programming the button «Quick reverse» You can choose between «Reverse sewing» and «Stitch-specific reverse sewing». > Tap «Setup Program». > Tap «Sewing settings». > Tap «Programming buttons and icons». > Tap «Programming the button Quick reverse». > To set the stitch-precise reverse sewing, tap «Backstepping». >...

  • Page 52: Monitoring Functions

    Setup Program > To use figures and mathematical symbols, tap «Numbers and Mathematical Characters». > To use special characters, tap «Special Characters». > Tap the text box above the keyboard to delete the entered text completely. > To delete single syllables of the entered text, tap «Delete». >...

  • Page 53: Machine Settings

    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 additional languages for the User Interface can be provided.

  • Page 54: Calibrating The Display

    Setup Program Calibrating the display Please find further information on this topic in the chapter attachment below troubleshooting at the end of the instruction manual. > Tap «Setup Program». > Tap «Machine Settings». > Tap «Calibrate Screen». > Touch the crosses in sequence using the touchscreen pen. Back to basic settings ATTENTION: Using this function will delete all individually made settings.

  • Page 55: Calibrating The Buttonhole Foot No. 3A

    Reviewing the total number of stitches The total number of stitches by the machine and the number of stitches since the last maintenance carried out by a specialist BERNINA dealer are displayed. > Tap «Setup Program». > Tap «Machine Settings».

  • Page 56: Registering Details Of The Dealer

    > To enter the address of the specialized BERNINA dealer, tap «Address». > To enter the telephone number of the specialized BERNINA dealer, tap «Phone Number». > To enter the website or e-mail address of the specialized BERNINA dealer, tap «E-mail Address». Saving Service data The service data regarding the current status of the machine can be saved on a USB stick and consequently provided to the specialized BERNINA dealer.

  • Page 57: System Settings

    System settings System settings 4.1 Calling up the Tutorial The tutorial provides information and explanations on different areas of sewing and the various stitches. > Tap «Tutorial». > Select the desired topic in order to view information. 4.2 Calling up the Creative Consultant The Creative Consultant provides information about decision support concerning sewing projects.

  • Page 58: Creative Sewing

    Creative sewing Creative sewing 5.1 Overview selection menu sewing «Practical Stitches» «Buttonholes» «Decorative Stitches» «Quilt Stitches» «Alphabets» «Personal Memory» Selecting a stitch pattern > Select a stitch pattern, alphabet or buttonhole. > Wipe up in the area of the practical stitches, alphabets or buttonholes to have more stitch patterns displayed.

  • Page 59: Bernina Dual Feed

    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 60: Regulating The Speed

    The default setting of the upper thread tension is determined automatically after stitch pattern 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 61: Editing Stitch Patterns

    Creative sewing > Move the slide with the touchscreen pen or the finger to increase or reduce the upper thread tension. > Touch the yellow-framed icon to reset any alterations to default setting. > Touch the yellow-framed icon on the left side to reset the alteration to default setting in the Setup Program.

  • Page 62: Changing The Stitch Length

    Creative sewing Changing the stitch length > Turn the «Lower Multi-function knob» to the left to shorten the stitch length. > Turn the «Lower Multi-function knob» to the right to elongate the stitch length. > To call up other setting options, tap «Stitch length» (1). Correcting the balance Different fabrics, threads and stabilizers can affect the programmed stitch patterns so that they cannot be sewn out correctly.

  • Page 63: Programming Pattern Repeat

    Creative sewing Programming pattern repeat Stitch patterns as well as stitch pattern combinations can be repeated up to 9 times. > Select a stitch pattern or alphabet. > Tap «i-Dialog». > To sew the stitch pattern 1x, tap «Pattern Repeat» 1x. >...

  • Page 64: Backstepping

    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. > Tap «Combination Mode/Single Mode».

  • Page 65: Saving A Stitch Pattern Combination

    Creative sewing > Select the desired stitch patterns. > To get back to the Single Mode, tap «Combination Mode/Single Mode» again. Saving a stitch pattern combination To use an individually created stitch pattern combinations again, they can be saved in the folder «Personal Memory».

  • Page 66: Deleting A Stitch Pattern Combination

    Creative sewing Deleting a stitch pattern combination > Create a stitch pattern combination. > Tap «i-Dialog». > Tap «Edit Entire Combination». > Tap «Delete». > Tap «Confirm». Editing a single stitch pattern > Create a stitch pattern combination. > To select a single stitch pattern, tap the desired position  (1) within the stitch pattern combination. >...

  • Page 67: Adding A Single Stitch Pattern

    Creative sewing > Tap the desired stitch pattern (1) within the stitch pattern combination. > Tap «i-Dialog». > Tap «Delete». Adding a single stitch pattern The new stitch pattern is always inserted after the selected stitch pattern. > Create a stitch pattern combination. >...

  • Page 68: Stitch Pattern Combination Subdivider 1

    Creative sewing > Tap «Edit Entire Combination». > To mirror the whole stitch pattern combination from left to right, tap, «Mirror Image Left/Right». > To reset the changes and revert to the default settings, tap «Mirror Image Left/Right». Stitch pattern combination Subdivider 1 A stitch pattern combination can be subdivided into several sections.

  • Page 69: Programming Pattern Repeat

    Creative sewing > Tap «Edit Combination at Cursor Position». > Tap «Securing Stitches». – 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 70: Overwriting Stitch Patterns From The Personal Memory

    > To delete the stitch pattern, tap «Confirm». 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 or alphabet.

  • Page 71: Uploading A Stitch Pattern From The Bernina Usb Stick

    > Tap «Personal Memory». > Tap «Load embroidery motif». > Tap «Increasing/Decreasing the display size» (1). > Insert the BERNINA USB stick into the USB port of the machine. > Tap «USB Stick». > Select the desired stitch pattern. Deleting stitch patterns from the BERNINA USB stick >...

  • Page 72: Height Compensation Of Uneven Layers

    Creative sewing > Tap «Edit Combination at Cursor Position». > Tap «Securing Stitches» before sewing is started. – The stitch pattern/stitch pattern combination is secured with 4 stitches at the beginning. > Tap «Securing Stitches» while sewing. – The stitch pattern or the active stitch pattern of the stitch pattern combination is secured with 4 stitches at the end.
  • Page 73 Creative sewing > Lower the presser foot. > Resume sewing until the sewing project is on the feed dog again.

  • Page 74: Practical Stitches

    Practical stitches Practical stitches 6.1 Overview Practical Stitches Stitch Stitch Name Description patterns number Straight stitch To join seams, for topstitching and basting. Zigzag To finish edges, to sew elastic seams, to sew on lace inserts and elastics. Vari-overlock For finishing edges, sewing together and simultaneously finishing elastic fabrics.
  • Page 75 Practical stitches Double overlock For simultaneously sewing together and finishing elastic fabrics. Super stretch stitch For highly stretch open seams. Gathering stitch For gathering with rubber threads and for flat joining seams on medium- weight fabrics. Stretch overlock For simultaneously sewing together and finishing elastic fabrics, as well as for flat joining seams.

  • Page 76: Sewing Straight Stitch

    Practical stitches Bartack program For reinforcing pocket openings, sewing belt loops and securing seam ends. Large fly stitch For reinforcing pocket openings, zippers and slits in medium-weight to thick fabrics. Narrow blind stitch For blind hems and shell edging in light, fine and soft fabrics.

  • Page 77: Securing With The Automatic Securing Program

    Practical stitches 6.3 Securing with the automatic Securing Program Due to a determined number of 6 stitches sewn forward and 6 stitches sewn backward, the securing is regular. Prerequisite: • The Reverse Pattern Foot #1C is fitted. > Tap «Practical Stitches». >...

  • Page 78: Sewing Both Sides Of The Zipper From Bottom To Top

    Practical stitches > Tap «Practical Stitches». > Select Straight stitch No. 1. > Sew the seam up to where the zipper starts. > Sew the securing stitches. > Close the zipper length with long stitches. > Finish the seam allowances. > Iron the seam. >...

  • Page 79: Sewing Triple Straight Stitch

    Practical stitches > Start sewing in the center of the seam at the end of the zipper. > Sew diagonally along the edge of the zipper coils. > Sew the first side (1) from bottom to top. > Stop in front of the zipper pull with needle position down. >...

  • Page 80: Sewing Triple Zigzag

    Practical stitches 6.7 Sewing Triple Zigzag For firm materials such as denim, deckchair covers, awnings or frequently washed items. Finish raw edges first. > Fit the Reverse Pattern Foot #1C/1D. > Tap «Practical Stitches». > Select Triple zigzag No. 7. 6.8 Manual darning Used for darning holes or worn areas in all fabric types.
  • Page 81 Practical stitches > Sew from the left to the right, guide the fabric evenly by hand without using pressure. > Move in curves when changing the direction to avoid holes and thread breakage. > Work the edges in irregular lengths so that the thread is better spread over the fabric. >...

  • Page 82: Automatic Darning

    Practical stitches > Sew another loose row. 6.9 Automatic darning Simple darning program No. 22 is particularly suitable for quick darning of worn areas or tears. It is recommended to use fine material as a backing for the worn and damaged areas or to stick on an adhesive interlining.

  • Page 83: Reinforced Darning, Automatic

    Practical stitches 6.10 Reinforced darning, automatic The Reinforced darning program No. 23 is particularly suitable for quick darning of worn areas or tears. The Reinforced darning program No. 23 replaces the 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 84: Sewing Double Overlock

    Practical stitches Zigzag No. 2 is suitable for all fabrics. It can also be used for elastic seams as well as for decorative work. 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 0.3 – 0.7 mm.

  • Page 85: Wide Edgestitching

    Practical stitches > Select the left-hand needle position at the desired distance to the edge. 6.14 Wide edgestitching > Fit the Reverse Pattern Foot #1C. > Tap «Practical Stitches». > Select Straight stitch No. 1. > Guide the edge along the presser foot or at a distance of 1–2.5 cm along the marks on the stitch plate. >...

  • Page 86: Sewing Hem Edges

    Practical stitches > Guide the folded edge along the seam guide. 6.16 Sewing hem edges When using the Blindstitch Foot #5, it is recommended to set the needle position far left or far right. With the Reverse Pattern Foot #1C and the Edgestitch Foot #10/10C/10D, all needle positions are possible. >...

  • Page 87: Sewing Visible Hems

    Practical stitches For invisible hems in medium to heavy weight cotton, wool and blended materials. Prerequisite: • The fabric edges are finished. > Fit the Blindstitch Foot #5. > Tap «Practical Stitches». > Select Blind stitch No. 9. > Fold the fabric back over the right side of the fabric to expose the overcast edge. >...

  • Page 88: Sewing Flat Joining Seams

    Practical stitches 6.19 Sewing flat joining seams The flat joining seam is especially suitable for long-pile or thick materials such as terry cloth, felt or leather. > Fit the Reverse Pattern Foot #1C. > Tap «Practical Stitches». > Select Stretch overlock No. 13. >...

  • Page 89: 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 lightweight materials, e. g. Decorative stitchNo. 101. •...

  • Page 90: Bobbin-Play

    Decorative stitches 7.2 Bobbin-Play The bobbin can be filled with different thread material. For free-motion stitching to add texture. This method is similar to "normal" free-motion sewing, but is done on the wrong side of the fabric. Reinforce the area to be sewn with embroidery stabilizer. The design can be drawn on the wrong side of the fabric.

  • Page 91: Sewing Cross Stitches

    Decorative stitches 7.3 Sewing cross stitches Cross stitching is a traditional technique, and extends the range of decorative stitches. If the cross stitches are sewn on fabric with a linen texture, they look like hand-stitched cross stitching. When cross stitches are sewn with cotton embroidery thread, the stitch pattern appears fuller.

  • Page 92: Overview Pintuck Feet

    Decorative stitches Overview Pintuck Feet 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 93: Working With Cord

    Decorative stitches Pintuck foot Number Description # 46C (optional accessory) 5 grooves In combination with the 1.6 – 2.5 mm double needle For very light to medium-weight fabrics. Working with cord A more distinctive and relief-like effect can be achieved when the pintucks are corded, which means that they are sewn with an additional pintuck cord.

  • Page 94: Sewing Pintucks

    Decorative stitches > If the thread doesn't glide smoothly at the hook cover, leave the hook cover open. – The cord lies on the wrong side of the material and is hold/sewn over by the bobbin thread. Sewing Pintucks > Insert the corresponding twin needle. >...

  • Page 95: Alphabets

    Alphabets Alphabets 8.1 Overview Alphabet Block, Double block, Script and Quilt alphabets as well as Cyrillic can be sewn in two different sizes. Block, Double block, Script and Quilt alphabets as well as Cyrillic can also be sewn in lower case letters. For a perfect stitch formation, it is recommended to use the same thread color for upper and bobbin threads.
  • Page 96 Alphabets > To open the extended Enter Mode, tap «Increasing/Decreasing the display size» (1). > Select the letter. > To use upper-case letters, tap «Upper Case Characters» (standard setting). > To use lower-case letters, tap «Lower Case Characters». > To use figures and mathematical symbols, tap «Numbers and Mathematical Characters». >...

  • Page 97: Altering Font Size

    Alphabets 8.3 Altering font size Block, Double block, Script and Comic alphabets as well as Cyrillic can also be downsized. > Tap «Alphabets». > Select the font. > Select the letters. > Tap «i-Dialog». > To reduce the font size, tap «Alter Font Size». >...

  • Page 98: Buttonholes

    Buttonholes 9.1 Overview Buttonholes To create the correct buttonhole for every button, every purpose and for every garment, your BERNINA 740 provides a considerable collection of buttonholes. The corresponding button can be sewn on automatically. Eyelets can also be sewn.

  • Page 99: Making Use Of The Height Compensation Tool

    Buttonholes Eyelet with small zigzag Openings for cords or narrow ribbons and for decorative work. Eyelet with straight stitch Openings for cords or narrow ribbons and for decorative work. Heirloom buttonhole For handlook stitching effects on clothes and handicrafts on light to medium- weight fabrics.

  • Page 100: 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 101: Cord

    Buttonholes 9.5 Cord Using cord with the Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A The cord reinforces and enhences the buttonhole and is particularly suitable for the Standard 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 102: Using Cord With The Buttonhole Foot #3

    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 #3 Prerequisite: • The Buttonhole Foot #3C is fitted and raised. >...

  • Page 103: Sewing A Test Sample

    Buttonholes > Pull the cord ends with the hand sewing needle to the back and knot or secure them. 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 104: Determining The Buttonhole Length With The Buttonhole Foot With Slide #3A

    Buttonholes 9.8 Determining the buttonhole length with the Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A The button can be placed in the yellow circle in the left section of the display. The yellow circle can be enlarged or downsized by turning the «Upper/Lower Mulitfunction knobs» and the diameter of the button can be determined in this way.

  • Page 105: Sewing A Buttonhole Automatically

    Buttonholes 9.10 Sewing a buttonhole automatically When the Buttonhole foot with slide #3A is used, the length of the buttonhole is measured automatically by the lens on the presser foot. The buttonhole will be exactly duplicated and the machine switches to the next step automatically when the maximum length is reached.

  • Page 106: Programming The Heirloom Buttonhole

    Buttonholes 9.11 Programming the Heirloom buttonhole Prerequisite: • The Buttonhole foot with slide #3A is fitted. > Tap «Buttonholes». > Select Heirloom buttonhole No. 63. > Sew the required length of the buttonhole. > To program the length, push the button «Quick Reverse». –...

  • Page 107: Sewing The Manual 5-Step Buttonhole With The Buttonhole Foot #3C

    Buttonholes > Step 5 appears by tapping «Scroll down». – The machine sews the second bead. > Stop the machine at the level of the last stitch of the first bead. > Step 6 appears by tapping «Scroll down». – The machine sews the lower bartack and stops automatically. >...

  • Page 108: 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 109: 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 #18.

  • Page 110: Quilting

    Quilting 10 Quilting 10.1 Overview Quilt Stitches Stitch Stitch Name Description pattern number No. 1324 Quilting, securing To secure at the sewing start and sewing end program with short forward stitches. No. 1325 Quilting, straight stitch For machine quilting using a straight stitch with a 3 mm stitch length.

  • Page 111: Quilting, Securing Program

    Quilting Stitch Stitch Name Description pattern number No. 1339, Decorative quilt stitch For quilting, crazy patchwork, embellishing No. 1355 – and finishing.  No. 1359, No. 1396 No. 1346, Decorative quilt stitch For quilting, crazy patchwork, embellishing No. 1347, and finishing. No. 1348 No. 1352 Dual blanket stitch For sewing on the edge between two applications –...

  • Page 112: Guiding The Quilt Work Freely

    Quilting Handlook quilt stitches are suitable for all fabrics and sewing projects that should look like hand-sewn. It is recommended to use a monofilament thread as upper thread and an embroidery thread as bobbin thread. The sewing speed should be moderate to prevent the monofilament from breaking. If required, the upper thread tension and the balance can be adjusted to the sewing project and the desired quilt stitch.
  • Page 113 Quilting > If there are knots on the wrong side of the fabric, move the fabric more quickly.

  • Page 114: 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 115: Changing The Presser Foot Sole

    BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) > Insert the cable of the BSR Foot into the connection (1). > Switch the machine on. – The BSR display opens and the BSR1 Mode is activated. Changing the presser foot sole NOTICE The lens of the BSR presser foot is dirty The machine doesn't recognize the BSR presser foot.

  • Page 116: Securing

    BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) Prerequisite: • The Slide-on Freearm Extension Table has been fitted. • The knee lifter of the Free Hand System is attached. > Lower the feed dog. > Select the desired BSR Mode. > To lower the presser foot, push the button «Start/Stop» or press the foot control.

  • Page 117: Securing In Bsr2 Mode

    BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) Securing in BSR2 Mode Prerequisite: • The BSR Presser Foot is fitted and connected to the machine. • The BSR display opens and a BSR2 Mode is active. > Lower the presser foot. > Tap «i-Dialog».

  • Page 118: Care And Maintenance

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

  • Page 119: Recovering Saved Data

    If personal data and settings after a software update are not available anymore, they can be transferred to the machine again afterwards. > Insert the BERNINA USB stick providing the saved data and settings into the USB port of the machine. > Tap «Setup Program».

  • Page 120: Machine

    Care and maintenance 12.2 Machine Cleaning the display > Clean the display in the switched off status with a soft slightly damp microfiber cloth. Cleaning the feed dog Remaining threads under the stitch plate must occasionally be removed. > Raise the needle and presser foot. Electronically driven components CAUTION Risk of injury near the needle and the hook.

  • Page 121: Lubricating The Hook

    > Insert the bobbin case. Lubricating the hook Lubricating the hook can prevent the occurrence of unwanted noises in the hook area. BERNINA recommends lubricating the hook in the following cases: • Before using the machine for the first time •...
  • Page 122 > Clean the hook race with a brush and a soft cloth. Do not use any sharp objects. > Add one drop of BERNINA oil down into the hook race. > Add one drop of oil into each of the two oil depots so that the felts are damp, and make sure that the...

  • Page 123: Cleaning The Thread Catcher

    Care and maintenance > Hold the hook at the pin in the center with two fingers. > Guide the hook, lower edge first, at an angle from above behind the hook race cover. > Position the hook with the two lugs on the hook driver meeting the corresponding openings in the hook; the colored mark on the hook driver should be visible through the hole in the hook.

  • Page 124: Errors And Faults

    Errors and faults 13 Errors and faults 13.1 Error messages Message on the display Cause Solution Stitch number unknown. > Check the entry and enter the new number. The stitch pattern cannot be > Combine other stitches. selected in the Combi-mode. The feed dog is not lowered.
  • Page 125 > Reduce the fabric thickness. is too thick. Insufficient free space on the There is not enough free capacity > Make sure that the BERNINA USB stick (optional BERNINA USB stick (optional on the BERNINA USB stick accessory) is used.
  • Page 126 The counter for the cutting cycles is reset. It is time for the regular The machine needs maintenance. > Contact an authorized BERNINA dealer. maintenance. Please contact your The message appears after the > Delete the message temporarily by touching the icon...

  • Page 127: Troubleshooting

    > Check the plastic on the underside of the presser foot for signs of wear. If necessary, replace the presser foot. > Clean the feed dog. > If the error still occurs, contact your authorized BERNINA dealer. 13.2 Troubleshooting Fault...
  • Page 128 > 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 129 > 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 an authorized BERNINA dealer. The light of the button Light is defect. > Contact an authorized BERNINA dealer.
  • Page 130 Fault Cause Solution Error during firmware update USB stick is not recognized. > Using the BERNINA USB stick. The update process is blocked > Remove the USB stick. and the hourglass on the display > Switch off the machine. is inactive.

  • Page 131: Storage And Disposal

    Storage and disposal 14 Storage and disposal 14.1 Storing the machine It is recommended to store the machine in the original packaging. If the machine is stored in a cold room, place it in a warm room one hour before use. >...

  • Page 132: Technical Data

    Technical data 15 Technical data Designation Value Unit Maximum fabric thickness 12.5 (0.49) (in) Sewing light Maximum speed 1000 Stitches per minute Measurements without the spool pin (W × H × D) 522 × 358 × 214 (20.55 × 14.09 × 8.43) (in) Weight (30.86)

  • Page 133: Overview Stitch Patterns

    Overview stitch patterns 16 Overview stitch patterns 16.1 Overview Stitch patterns Practical stitches Buttonholes Decorative stitches Natural stitches Cross stitches...
  • Page 134 Overview stitch patterns Satin stitches Geometric stitches White embroidery Novelty stitches...
  • Page 135 Overview stitch patterns Quilt stitches 1324 1325 1327 1328 1329 1330 1331 1332 1333 1334 1336 1339 1346 1347 1348 1352 1353 1354 1355 1356 1357 1358 1359 1396...
  • Page 136 Adjusting the upper thread tension........  46 Introduction................  11 Alphabets ................  93 Attaching the knee lifter ............  30 Lubricating the hook............  119 BERNINA Dual Feed...............   57 Buttonholes ................  96 Maintencance and cleaning ..........  118 Calibrating the Buttonhole foot No. 3A ........   53 Navigation ................  22 Calibrating the display ............
  • Page 137 Index Selecting the language............  51 Setting sounds ..............  50 Setting the display brightness..........  51 Setting the securing stitches..........  46 Setting the sewing light ............  51 Setting the upper thread indicator ........  50 Setting values ...............   23 Sewing a test sample ............  101 Slide-on Freearm Extension Table ..........
  • Page 138 BERNINA recommends threads from  BERNINA International AG | CH-8266 Steckborn Switzerland | www.bernina.com | © Copyright by BERNINA International AG 0360445.20A.04 2021-06 EN...

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