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  • Page 1 BERNINA 475 QE User Manual...
  • Page 3 Enjoy the creative sewing on your new BERNINA 475 QE and keep informed about the various accessories at www.bernina.com. On our homepage you will also find a lot of inspiring sewing instructions, to be downloaded for free.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Free Hand System ..........34 Introduction ............12 Changing the presser foot sole ........34 Welcome to the world of BERNINA ......12 Changing the presser foot ..........35 Having the presser foot displayed in the User Interface . 35 Overview Machine ..........
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Sewing straight stitch ..........68 System settings ........... 55 Securing with the automatic Securing Program ..69 Calling up the Tutorial ..........55 Sewing in the zipper ..........69 Calling up the Creative Consultant ......55 Sewing both sides of the zipper from bottom to top Using eco mode .............
  • Page 6 10.2 Quilting, Securing Program ........101 10.3 Sewing handlook quilt stitches ....... 101 10.4 Guiding the quilt work freely ........102 BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) (optional accessory) ............. 103 11.1 BSR mode 1 ............103 11.2 BSR mode 2 ............103 11.3 BSR function with Straight stitch No.

  • Page 7: 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 8 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 9 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 10: 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 11 Designates a low-risk hazard which can lead to minor or moderate injuries if not avoided. 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 12: My Bernina

    My BERNINA 1.1 Introduction The purposes of your BERNINA 475 QE are sewing and quilting.Delicate silk or satin fabrics as well as heavy- weight linen, fleece and denim can be sewn without any problems with this machine. A wide range of practical as well as decorative stitches and buttonholes are at your disposal.
  • Page 13 Subtle instructions, free cutting 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 14: Overview Machine

    My BERNINA 1.3 Overview Machine Overview front controls Quick reverse Needle up/down Thread cutter Presser foot pressure Securing Upper Multifunction knob Start/Stop Lower Multifunction knob Pattern end Needle left/right...

  • Page 15: Overview Front

    My BERNINA Overview front Bobbin cover Thread take-up lever cover Presser foot Thread take-up lever Needle threader Thread cutter Sewing light Needle fixing screw Thread cutter Connection for slide-on table Slide speed control Connection for Free Hand System...

  • Page 16: Overview Sideways

    My BERNINA Overview sideways Connection for foot control Retractable spool pin Feed dog up/down Air vents PC-connection Handwheel USB port Power switch Spool pin Connection for power cable Bobbin winding unit Magnet holder for touchscreen pen (optional accessory)

  • Page 17: Overview Back

    My BERNINA Overview back Air Vents Bobbin Winding Unit Connection for Slide-on Table Bobbin Winder Pretension Connection for Darning Hoop Thread Take-up Lever Presser foot lifter Thread Guide Carry Handle Thread Cutter Spool Pin BSR Connection Thread Guide Feed Dog...

  • Page 18: Supplied Accessories

    My BERNINA 1.4 Supplied accessories Overview accessories machine Illustration Name Purpose Dust Cover To protect the machine from dust and contamination. Accessory Bag To store the supplied accessories as well as the optional accessories. Free Hand System (FHS) To raise and lower the presser foot.

  • Page 19: Use Of The Power Cable (Only Usa/Canada)

    My BERNINA Illustration Name Purpose Selection of needles For any common applications. Screwdriver red (slot) To loosen and tighten slotted screws. Brush/Needle Inserter To clean the feed dog and the looper area. Sewing Machine Oil To oil the machine. Power Cable To connect the machine with the power supply system.
  • Page 20 My BERNINA Snap-on Presser Feet Illustration Number Name Purpose Example Snap-On Shank For securing the interchangeable snap- on soles. Reverse Pattern Sole For sewing different practical and decorative stitches. To sew forward and in reverse. Overlock Sole To finish edges in stretch material.
  • Page 21 My BERNINA Standard Presser Feet Illustration Number Name Purpose Example Reverse Pattern Foot To sew various practical and decorative stitches. To sew forward and in reverse. Overlock Foot For overlock seams. For overcasting seams. For visible seams on stretch fabrics.

  • Page 22: Overview User Interface

    My BERNINA 1.5 Overview User Interface Overview functions/visual information «Upper Thread Tension» «Stitch Plate/Needle Selection» «Presser foot indicator / presser foot selection» 5 «Feed Dog Indicator» «Presser Foot Pressure» «Bobbin Thread» Overview System settings «Sewing Mode» «eco Mode» «Setup Program»...

  • Page 23: 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 24 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 25: 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 26 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 27: Example For Needle Description

    My BERNINA Illustration Needle name Needle description Purpose Universal triple Needle distance: 3.0 For visible hems in stretch fabrics, needle decorative sewing. 130/705 H DRI 80 Example for needle description The 130/705 system, which is the most common for household machines, is explained by the following picture of a Jersey/Stretch needle.

  • 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 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 106) By oiling the hook, the occurrence of unwanted noises in the hook area can be avoided.

  • Page 30: 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 31: Foot Control

    Sewing preparation 2.3 Foot control Regulating the speed via the foot control Via the foot control the speed can be adjusted infinitely variable. > Press the foot control down carefully to start the machine. > To sew faster, press the foot control harder. >...

  • Page 32: Horizontal Spool Pin

    Sewing preparation > Place the thread spool on the spool pin. 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 33: Feed Dog

    Sewing preparation 2.5 Feed dog Adjusting the feed dog > To lower the feed dog, push the button «Feed Dog Indicator». > To raise the feed dog, push the button «Feed Dog Indicator» again. Instruction for adjusting the feed dog >...

  • Page 34: Presser Foot

    Sewing preparation 2.7 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 35: Changing The Presser Foot

    Sewing preparation > Lower the shaft via the lever. – The presser foot sole snaps in. Changing the presser foot > Raise the needle. > Raise the presser foot. > Switch the machine off and disconnect it from the power supply system. >...

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Presser Foot Pressure

    Sewing preparation > When a presser foot is tapped, the description and use for that presser foot appears. Adjusting the presser foot pressure The factory-set standard presser foot pressure can be used for all common sewing works. When working with jersey fabrics or with loose knitware, reduce the presser foot pressure. For firm materials, increase the presser foot pressure.

  • Page 37: Selecting The Needle In The User Interface

    Sewing preparation > Loosen the fixing screw of the needle manually. > Pull the needle down. > Hold the new needle with the flat side to the back. > Insert the needle as far as it will go. > Tighten the fixing screw manually. Selecting the needle in the User Interface After changing the needle, you can check whether this can be used with the selected stitch plate.

  • Page 38: Adjusting The Needle Position Up/Down

    Sewing preparation Adjusting the needle position up/down > To lower the needle, push the button «Needle position Up/Down». > To raise the needle, push the button «Needle position Up/Down» again. Adjusting the needle position left/right There is a total of 11 needle positions. The needle position is indicated by the needle position number in the display.

  • Page 39: Selecting The Stitch Plate In The User Interface

    Sewing preparation > At the marking on the rear of the stitch plate, push the stitch plate downwards until it tips. > Remove the stitch plate. > Place the openings of the new stitch plate above the corresponding guide pins and press down until it clicks into place.
  • Page 40 Sewing preparation Guiding the thread to the needle > Hold the thread with one hand between the thread spool and rear thread guide (1). Use the other hand to hold the thread at the end and, during the subsequent steps, always keep it under light tension. >...
  • Page 41 Sewing preparation Threading the needle > Guide the thread through the guides (6/7) above the presser foot. > 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 42: Threading The Double Needle

    Sewing preparation > Pull the loop of thread (14) to the rear until the end of the thread is pulled through the needle. > Pull the thread below the presser foot and through to the thread cutter (15), and cut it. Threading the double needle Prerequisite: •...

  • Page 43: Threading The Triple Needle

    Sewing preparation > Thread the second thread manually into the left needle. Threading the Triple Needle Always insert a foam pad when using the retractable spool pin. It prevents the thread from getting hooked at the spool pin. Prerequisite: • The triple needle is inserted.

  • Page 44: Winding The Bobbin Thread

    Sewing preparation Winding the bobbin thread The bobbin thread can be wound while sewing when the retractable spool pin is used for winding. Prerequisite: • The foam pad, the thread spool and the appropriate spool disc are fitted. > Place the empty bobbin on the winding unit so that the silvery sensor surface is facing downwards. >...
  • Page 45 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 46: Instruction How To Thread The Bobbin Thread

    Sewing preparation > Pull the thread to the right under the spring (3), then pass it below the two thread guides (4) and pull it upwards. > To insert the bobbin case into the machine, hold it so that the thread guide (5) points upwards. >...

  • Page 47: 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 48: Programming The Button "Securing

    Setup Program > Tap «Sewing settings». > Switch "Securing stitches at the start of the pattern" on or off. Programming the button «Securing» The number and type of securing stitches can be programmed. > Tap «Home». > Tap «Setup Program». >...

  • Page 49: Selecting Personal Settings

    Setup Program > Tap «Program reverse sewing». > To set the stitch-precise reverse sewing, tap «Backstepping». > To set the reverse sewing, tap «Reverse sewing». 3.2 Selecting personal settings > Tap «Home». > Tap «Setup Program». > Tap «Personal Settings». >...

  • Page 50: Activating The Audio Signals

    Setup Program 3.3 Activating the audio signals > Tap «Home». > Tap «Setup Program». > Tap «Set Sound». > To switch all audio signals on or off, tap (1). > To switch off the sound when selecting a stitch pattern, tap the corresponding «Switch Sounds On/Off» in area (2).

  • Page 51: Adjusting The Screen Brightness

    > Tap «Machine Settings». > Tap «Information». > Tap «Firmware and hardware information». Registering details of the dealer The contact details for your specialized BERNINA dealer can be entered. > Tap «Home». > Tap «Setup Program». > Tap «Machine Settings».

  • Page 52: Saving Service Data

    > To enter the address of the specialist BERNINA dealer, tap «Address». > To enter the telephone number of the specialist BERNINA dealer, tap «Phone Number». > To enter the website or e-mail address of the specialist 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 53: Back To Default Setting

    Setup Program Back to default setting ATTENTION: Using this function will delete all individually made settings. > Tap «Home». > Tap «Setup Program». > Tap «Machine Settings». > Tap «Factory Setting». > To restore all default settings for sewing, tap «Default setting sewing» and confirm. >...
  • Page 54 Setup Program > Tap «Setup Program». > Tap «Machine Settings». > Tap «Maintenance/Updates». > Tap «Calibrating the Buttonhole foot #3A». > Lower the Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A. > To start the calibration, push the button «Start/Stop».

  • Page 55: 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 «Home». > Tap «Tutorial». > Select the desired topic in order to view information. 4.2 Calling up the Creative Consultant The Creative Consultant provides decision support for sewing projects.

  • Page 56: Creative Sewing

    The basic setting of the upper thread tension is provided automatically as soon as a 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 (Mettler, Switzerland) is used for the upper and bobbin thread.

  • Page 57: Editing Stitch Patterns

    Creative sewing When using other sewing threads, the optimal upper thread tension may vary. It may therefore be necessary to adjust the upper thread tension individually according to the sewing project as well as the desired stitch pattern. The higher the upper thread tension, the tighter the upper thread, and the bobbin thread is pulled up to the top of the fabric.

  • Page 58: Correcting The Balance

    Creative sewing > 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. The electronic balance can correct these deviation and the stitch pattern can be adjusted optimally to the selected fabric.

  • Page 59: Mirror Image Of Stitch Patterns

    Creative sewing Mirror image of stitch patterns > Select a stitch pattern or alphabet. > Tap «i-Dialog». > To mirror the stitch pattern from left to right, tap «Mirror Image Left/Right». > To mirror the stitch pattern in sewing direction, tap «Mirror Image Up/Down». Quick reverse >...

  • Page 60: Creating Stitch Pattern Combinations

    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». > Select the desired stitch patterns.

  • Page 61: 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 62: 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. > To select a single stitch pattern, tap the desired position (1) within the stitch pattern combination. >...

  • Page 63: Administering Stitch Patterns

    Creative sewing 5.6 Administering stitch patterns Saving settings of stitch patterns > Select a stitch pattern, alphabet or buttonhole. > Tap «i-Dialog». > Edit the stitch, alphabet or buttonhole. > To save all alterations permanently, tap «Save Stitch Pattern Settings». >...

  • Page 64: Deleting Stitch Patterns From The Personal Memory

    Creative sewing > Tap «Load embroidery motif». > Select the file where the stitch pattern has been saved. > Select a stitch pattern. Deleting stitch patterns from the personal memory Prerequisite: • The stitch pattern is saved in the personal memory. >...

  • Page 65: 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 66: 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 67 Practical stitches 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. Tricot stitch For visible hems and seams in lingerie and sweaters and for mending tricot fabric.

  • Page 68: Sewing Straight Stitch

    Practical stitches Narrow blind stitch For blind hems and shell edging in light, fine and soft fabrics. Manual basting stitch For work where a very long stitch length is required. Single straight stitch As a connecting stitch in a combination for one straight stitch.

  • Page 69: 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 forwards and 6 stitches sewn in reverse, the securing is regular. Prerequisite: • The Reverse Pattern Foot #1 is fitted. > Tap «Practical Stitches». >...

  • Page 70: 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 71: 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 72: Sewing Triple Zig Zag

    Practical stitches 6.7 Sewing Triple zig zag In firm fabrics, particularly for denim fabrics, deckchair covers, awnings. Hems on items that are frequently washed. Finish the seam edges first. > Fit the Reverse Pattern Foot #1. > Tap «Practical Stitches». > Select Triple zigzag No. 7. 6.8 Manual darning Used for darning holes or worn areas in all fabric types.
  • Page 73 Practical stitches > 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. > Sew the first rows not too close together and beyond the worn area. >...

  • Page 74: Automatic Darning

    Practical stitches > Sew another loose row. 6.9 Automatic darning The 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 an adhesive interlining.

  • Page 75: Reinforced Darning, Automatic

    NOTICE! This program only works in combination with the Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A which in some markets is only available as an optional accessory from specialized BERNINA retailers. 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.

  • Page 76: Sewing Double Overlock

    Practical stitches Zigzag No. 2 is suitable for all fabrics. It can 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 set a short, dense zigzag at a stitch length of 0.3 – 0.7 mm.

  • Page 77: 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 #1. > 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 78: 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 to the far left or right. With the Reverse Pattern Foot #1 and the Edgestitch Foot #10, all needle positions are possible. >...

  • Page 79: 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 so that the finished fabric edge is on the right side. >...

  • Page 80: 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 terrycloth, felt or leather. > Fit the Reverse Pattern Foot #1. > Tap «Practical Stitches». > Select Stretch overlock No. 13. > Overlap the fabric edges. >...

  • Page 81: Decorative Stitches

    Decorative stitches Decorative stitches 7.1 Overview Decorative Stitches Depending on the type of material, simple or more complex decorative stitches should be selected to best suit the material. • Decorative stitches which are programmed with simple straight stitches are particularly appropriate for light-weight materials, e.g.

  • Page 82: 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 83: Sewing Cross Stitches

    Decorative stitches 7.3 Sewing cross stitches Cross Stitch Embroidery is a traditional technique and an addition to the other decorative stitches. If the cross stitches are sewn on fabrics with a linen structure, they look as if they were hand-stitched. When cross stitches are sewn with embroidery yarn, the stitch pattern appears fuller.

  • Page 84: 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 85: Sewing Pintucks

    Decorative stitches > Pull the cord through the hook opening from the bottom and through the opening of the stitch plate. > Replace the stitch plate. > Close the Looper cover. > Make sure that the cord slides through the thread slot of the bobbin cover. >...

  • Page 86: Alphabets

    Alphabets Alphabets 8.1 Overview Alphabet Block, Double block and Script alphabets as well as as Cyrillic can be sewn in lower case letters. For a perfect stitch formation, use the same thread color for upper and bobbin threads. The fabric can be reinforced with embroidery stabilizer on the wrong side.
  • Page 87 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 88: Buttonholes

    Buttonholes 9.1 Overview Buttonholes To create the correct buttonhole for every button, every purpose and for every garment, your BERNINA 475 QE provides a considerable collection of buttonholes. The corresponding button can be sewn on automatically. Eyelets can also be sewn.

  • Page 89: Making Use Of The Height Compensation Tool

    Buttonholes Heirloom buttonhole For handlook stitching effects on clothes and handicrafts on light to medium- weight fabrics. Double-rounded buttonhole For medium-weight to heavy fabrics made from different fabrics. 9.2 Making use of the height compensation tool When a buttonhole is to be sewn at right angles to the project edge, it is recommend to use the height compensation plates (optional accessory).

  • Page 90: 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 91: Cord

    Buttonholes 9.5 Cord Using cord with the Buttonhole Foot #3 Prerequisite: • The Buttonhole Foot #3 is fitted and raised. > Insert the needle at the beginning of the buttonhole. > Hook the cord over the center pin at the front of the Buttonhole Foot. >...

  • Page 92: Using Cord With The Buttonhole Foot With Slide #3A

    Buttonholes > Pull the ends of the cord to the wrong side using the hand sewing needle and either knot or secure them there. Using cord with the Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A The additional cord reinforces and embellishes the buttonhole and is particularly suitable for the Standard buttonholeNo. 51.

  • Page 93: Sewing A Test Sample

    Buttonholes > Lower the Buttonhole Foot with Slide. > Sew the buttonhole in the usual manner. > Pull the cord loop until the loop disappears in the bartack. > Pull the ends of the cord through to the wrong side of the fabric (using a hand sewing needle) and knot or secure them with stitches.

  • Page 94: Determining The Buttonhole Length With The Buttonhole Foot With Slide #3A

    Buttonholes > Tap «Buttonholes». > Select the buttonhole. > Tap «i-Dialog». > Tap «Programming the length via the Stitch Counter». > Sew the required length of the buttonhole. > Stop the machine. > The machine sews the lower bartack and the second bead in reverse when the button «Quick Reverse» is pushed.

  • Page 95: Sewing The Manual 5-Step Buttonhole With The Buttonhole Foot #3

    Buttonholes > Tap «i-Dialog». > Tap «Manual Length Adjustment». – Step 1 is activated in the display to start the buttonhole. > Sew the required length of the buttonhole. – Step 2 becomes active when sewing starts. > Stop when the required length of the buttonhole or the length marking is reached. >...

  • Page 96: Sewing A Buttonhole Automatically With The Buttonhole Foot With Slide #3A

    Buttonholes > Sew the required length of the buttonhole. – Step 2 is activated. > Stop when the required length of the bead or the length marking is reached. > Step 3 appears by tapping «Scroll down». > The machine sews the curve or the eye and stops automatically. >...

  • Page 97: Cutting The Buttonhole Open With The Seam Ripper

    Buttonholes 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. The Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A is suitable for buttonholes at a length of 4 mm up to 31 mm, depending on the buttonhole type.

  • Page 98: Cutting Open Buttonholes With The Buttonhole Cutter (Optional Accessory)

    Buttonholes 9.13 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. > Press down on the cutter with your hand. 9.14 Sewing on buttons The Button Sew-on Program can be used to sew on buttons with two or four holes, press studs or snap fasteners.

  • Page 99: Sewing Eyelets

    Buttonholes > Tap «Buttonholes». > Select Button sew-on program No. 60. > Turn the handwheel until the bobbin thread comes up. > NOTICE! The Button sew-on Program always starts above the left hole of the button. Place the button on the fabric. Position the button and the fabric under the needle so that the needle stitches into the left hole.

  • Page 100: Quilting

    Quilting 10 Quilting 10.1 Overview Quilt Stitches Stitch Stitch Name Description pattern number No. 1301 Quilting, securing To secure at the sewing start and sewing end program with short forward stitches. No. 1302 Quilting, straight stitch For machine quilting using a straight stitch with a 3 mm stitch length.

  • Page 101: Quilting, Securing Program

    Quilting 10.2 Quilting, Securing Program Prerequisite: • The Reverse Pattern Foot #1 is fitted. > Tap «Quilt Stitches». > Select Quilting, securing program No. 1301. > Press the foot control. – The machine sews 6 short stitches forwards automatically when sewing is started. >...

  • Page 102: Guiding The Quilt Work Freely

    Quilting 10.4 Guiding the quilt work freely Free-motion quilting and darning are based on the same free-motion principles. With stipple quilting, entire areas of the fabric are filled with quilt stitches. The single lines of stitching are rounded and must not cross each other.

  • Page 103: Bernina Stitch Regulator (Bsr) (Optional Accessory)

    (optional accessory) 11 BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) (optional accessory) 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 104: Changing The Presser Foot Sole

    BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) (optional accessory) > 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 105: Securing

    BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) (optional accessory) > Lower the presser foot. > To lower the presser foot, push the button «Start/Stop» or press the foot control. – A red light is lit on the BSR Presser Foot. > Move the fabric to control the speed of the machine in the BSR mode.

  • Page 106: 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 107: 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 which provides the saved data and settings into the USB port of the machine.

  • Page 108: Cleaning The Feed Dog

    Care and maintenance 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. > Switch the machine off and disconnect it from the power supply system. >...

  • Page 109: Lubricating The Hook

    Care and maintenance > Remove the hook. Dust and thread residues inside the machine NOTICE Damage to mechanical and electronic components. > Use a brush or a soft cloth. > Do not use compressed air spray. > Clean the hook race with a brush and a soft cloth. Do not use any sharp objects. >...
  • Page 110 > After lubricating, sew/embroider a test piece first. > 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 red-marked surface of the hook sleeve remains free of oil.

  • Page 111: Cleaning The Thread Catcher

    Care and maintenance Cleaning the thread catcher > Tap «Home». > Tap «Setup Program». > Tap «Machine Settings». > Tap «Maintenance/Updates». > Tap «Cleaning the thread catcher». > Clean the thread catcher according to the instructions on the display.

  • Page 112: Errors And Faults

    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 113 > Transfer saved data to the machine. No BERNINA USB stick is inserted. The BERNINA USB stick (optional > Use a BERNINA USB stick (optional accessory) which Make sure that the same accessory) is not inserted. provides enough free capacity.
  • Page 114 > 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.

  • Page 115: Troubleshooting

    > Adjust the upper thread tension. loose. > Check the thread feed from the thread spool. 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 116 > 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 117 > Place the machine in a warm room one hour before use. > Connect the machine and switch it on. The machine is damaged. > Contact an authorized BERNINA dealer. Error during firmware update USB stick is not recognized. > Use the BERNINA USB stick.

  • Page 118: 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 119: Technical Data

    Technical data 15 Technical data Article Value Unit Maximum fabric thickness 10.5 (0.41) mm (inch) Sewing Light Maximum speed spm/rpm Measurements without the spool pin 423 × 330 × 200 (18.30 × 12.99 × mm (inch) 7.87) Weight 9.5 (20.94) kg (lb) Energy consumption Watts...

  • Page 120: Overview Stitch Patterns

    Overview stitch patterns 16 Overview stitch patterns 16.1 Overview Stitch patterns Practical stitches Buttonholes Decorative stitches Natural stitches Cross stitches Satin stitches...

  • Page 121: Quilt Stitches

    Overview stitch patterns Geometric stitches White embroidery Novelty stitches Quilt stitches 1301 1302 1303 1304 1305 1306 1307 1308 1309 1310 1311 1312 1313 1314 1315 1316 1317 1318 1319 1320 1321 1322 1323 1324 1325 1326 1327 1331...
  • Page 122 Overview stitch patterns 1332 1333 1334 1335 1336 1337 1338 1339 1340 1341 1342 1343 1344...

  • Page 123: Index

    Index Index Activate/deactivate function..........  24 Firmware Adjusting the presser position via the knee lifter of the Free Activate/deactivate function ..........  24 Hand System..............  34 Navigation ..............  23 Adjusting the screen brightness ..........  51 Setting values..............  24 Adjusting the upper thread tension........  47 Fitting the BSR presser foot ..........
  • Page 124 Index Selecting the language............  50 Setting the maximum sewing speed........  47 Setting the securing stitches...........   47,  64 Setting the sound ..............  50 Setting values ...............   24 Sewing a test sample ............  93 Slide-on Freearm Extension Table ..........   33 Storing the machine............  118 Technical specifications ............
  • Page 126 BERNINA recommends threads from  BERNINA International AG | CH-8266 Steckborn Switzerland | www.bernina.com | © Copyright by BERNINA International AG 1031755.10A.04 2021-12 EN...

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