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MY
BERNINA
SEWING
MACHINES
BERNINA SEWING MACHINE WORKBOOK
For BERN IN A 8 8 0 PLUS , 79 0 PLUS , 770 QE PLUS ,
770 QE, 74 0, 735, 59 0, 570 QE, 535, 4 8 0 , 475 QE,
435
©2022 BERNINA of America. Permission granted to copy and distribute in original form only. Content may not be altered or used in any other form or under any other branding.
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Summary of Contents for Bernina 880 PLUS
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
STITCH DESIGNER OVERVIEW ......46 PERMANENT REVERSE/BACKSTEPPING ..17 STITCH DESIGNER ..........47 MIRROR IMAGE/PATTERN REPEAT ....18 STITCH DESIGNER–B 880 PLUS / 790 PLUS ..49 PATTERN FUNCTIONS - PATTERN BEGIN/END SAVING A STITCH DESIGNER STITCH TO A USB PATTERN FUNCTIONS-PATTERN REPEAT/ STICK .............51 ELONGATION ..........20... - Page 3 B E R N I N A S E W I N G M A C H I N E W O R K B O O K TABLE OF CONTENTS REFERENCE–DECORATIVE STITCHING ....57 B 880 PLUS REFERENCE–CLEANING AND OILING ....58 B 880 PLUS SEWING FUNCTIONS ....59 B 790 PLUS SEWING FUNCTIONS ....60 B 770 QE PLUS SEWING FUNCTIONS ....61 B 770 QE SEWING FUNCTIONS ......62...
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Page 4: Introduction
BERNINA dealer stocks BERNINA reference books, such as the Big Book of Feet. Instructional video tutorials are available on bernina.com and the BERNINA YouTube channel. You will also find inspiring sewing projects and eBooks on the BERNINA website at bernina.com in the Experience Section. -
Page 5: Preparing To Stitch
When moving between embroidery and sewing, an animation will appear to remind you to raise or lower the feed dog on all machines with the exception of the B 880 PLUS. The feed dog automatically raises or lowers on the B 880 PLUS, but needs to be manually raised on all other machines. -
Page 6: Personalize The Screen
Setup). ACTIVATE/DEACTIVATE BEGINNING TIE OFF B 880 PLUS, 790 PLUS, 770 QE PLUS, 770 QE, 740, 735, 590, 570 QE, 535, 480, 475 QE Only Activate or deactivate the securing stitches at the beginning of every stitch/stitch type. If activated, the securing stitches are sewn when either the Thread Cutter or the Threader have been used. -
Page 7: Breadcrumbs
Folder PROGRAM PATTERN END B 880 PLUS, 790 PLUS, 770 QE PLUS, 770 QE, 740, 735, 590, 570 QE Only The number and type of securing stitches when using the external Pattern End/Securing Button can be programmed. This button can also be programmed so the machine will cut the thread and/or lift the Presser Foot when the Pattern End Button is engaged. -
Page 8: Program Needle Stop Down And Hover
My BERNINA B E R N I N A S E W I N G M A C H I N E W O R K B O O K PROGRAM NEEDLE STOP DOWN AND HOVER B 8 8 0 PL US , 7 90 P LU S, 770 QE PLU S, 7 70 QE, 74 0, 735 , 5 90 , 5 70 QE Onl y Take advantage of Hover when stitching with Needle Stop Down engaged. -
Page 9: Stitch Selection
My BERNINA B E R N I N A S E W I N G M A C H I N E W O R K B O O K STITCH SELECTION Selecting a Stitch Select stitches by touch selection, or by using the Search by Number function. -
Page 10: Presser Foot Selection
Bar. Close the Presser Foot Selection screen. To return the needle to the center position, touch CLR again. For more information on BERNINA Presser Feet, refer to Reference-BERNINA Presser Feet on Page 52. Notes: • The Gold Star tabs indicate a recommended accessory for the stitch that is currently selected. -
Page 11: Bernina Dual Feed
BERNINA DUAL FEED BERNINA Dual Feed has many applications: seaming polar fleece, installing zippers, sewing 9 mm decorative stitches on spongy fabrics, attaching ribbon to fabrics, sewing decorative stitches onto ribbons and fabric at the same time, sewing with stretch or slippery fabrics, and piecing long seams. -
Page 12: Security Program-Needle
My BERNINA B E R N I N A S E W I N G M A C H I N E W O R K B O O K SECURITY PROGRAM-NEEDLE Setting the Needle Security Program can be very helpful in sewing. It can prevent needle breakage and damage to your machine or Presser Foot. -
Page 13: Creative Consultant
My BERNINA B E R N I N A S E W I N G M A C H I N E W O R K B O O K CREATIVE CONSULTANT The Creative Consultant provides information and help with various sewing techniques. After selecting the fabric and the desired sewing technique, suggestions for suitable needle, Presser Foot, etc. -
Page 14: The 'I' Menu
Touch the "i" to access the Information screen. • Only icons relevant to the selected stitch are visible. • A different set of icons is available for decorative stitches, tapering, BSR (BERNINA Stitch Regulator), and buttonhole. • When partial icons are shown in the "i" menu, use your fingertip or stylus to vertically scroll and access the remaining icons. -
Page 15: Needle Stop Up/Down-Free Hand System
My BERNINA B E R N I N A S E W I N G M A C H I N E W O R K B O O K NEEDLE STOP UP/DOWN-FREE HAND SYSTEM Firm woven fabric, 4” x 6”, two pieces*... -
Page 16: Securing Stitches
My BERNINA B E R N I N A S E W I N G M A C H I N E W O R K B O O K SECURING STITCHES Firm fabric, 4” x 6”, three pieces; fold in half lengthwise to 2” x 6”*... -
Page 17: Permanent Reverse/Backstepping
My BERNINA B E R N I N A S E W I N G M A C H I N E W O R K B O O K PERMANENT REVERSE/BACKSTEPPING Firm woven fabric, 4” x 6”* Lightweight tear-away stabilizer 4” x 6”*... -
Page 18: Mirror Image/Pattern Repeat
My BERNINA B E R N I N A S E W I N G M A C H I N E W O R K B O O K MIRROR IMAGE/PATTERN REPEAT Firm woven fabric, 4” x 6”* Lightweight tear-away stabilizer 4” x 6”*... -
Page 19: Pattern Functions - Pattern Begin/End
My BERNINA B E R N I N A S E W I N G M A C H I N E W O R K B O O K PATTERN FUNCTIONS - PATTERN BEGIN/END Firm woven fabric, 4” x 6”* Lightweight tear-away stabilizer 4”... -
Page 20: Elongation
Default Patter n Repeat 1 -9x/1 -9 9 x Open Embroidery Foot #20/20C/20D Program the B 880 PLUS, 790 PLUS, 740, 535, and 4 Series machines to stop at the end of 1 - 9 repeats of a single Notes: stitch or stitch combination. -
Page 21: Altered Stitches
My BERNINA B E R N I N A S E W I N G M A C H I N E W O R K B O O K ALTERED STITCHES Firm woven fabric, 4” x 6”* Lightweight tear-away stabilizer 4” x 6”*... -
Page 22: Temporary Altered Memory
TEMPORARY ALTERED MEMORY Temporary Altered Memory is an exclusive feature of BERNINA sewing machines. 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 23: Saving Stitches In Personal Program
My BERNINA B E R N I N A S E W I N G M A C H I N E W O R K B O O K SAVING STITCHES IN PERSONAL PROGRAM Use the Personal Program to store your favorite stitches, most often used stitches, or perhaps a group of stitches needed for a particular technique or project. -
Page 24: Triple Straight Stitch
My BERNINA B E R N I N A S E W I N G M A C H I N E W O R K B O O K TRIPLE STRAIGHT STITCH Firm woven fabric, 4” x 6”, two pieces... -
Page 25: Vari-Overlock Stitch
My BERNINA B E R N I N A S E W I N G M A C H I N E W O R K B O O K VARI-OVERLOCK STITCH Cotton interlock, 4” x 6”, two pieces 80/12 Universal... -
Page 26: Long Stitch
• Adjust the straight stitch length to 5 mm or 6 mm on the Close the “i” screen. B 880 PLUS and 790 PLUS, 770 QE PLUS, 770 QE, 590, Use this sample for the Blind Hem exercise on the next page. -
Page 27: Blind Hem
My BERNINA B E R N I N A S E W I N G M A C H I N E W O R K B O O K BLIND HEM Wool-like fabric or heavy flannel, 6” x 7”... -
Page 28: Stretch Stitch
My BERNINA B E R N I N A S E W I N G M A C H I N E W O R K B O O K STRETCH STITCH Spandex, 4” x 6”, two pieces 80/12 Universal (Ballpoint or Stretch... -
Page 29: Balance
Spread Stitch (see sample to left); stitch for another 1½". Spread stitch B 880 PLUS and B 790 PLUS only: Use the Upper Multi-function knob or the upper +/- icons to skew the stitch to the left/right; stitch for another 1½". -
Page 30: Automatic Buttonhole Program
My BERNINA B E R N I N A S E W I N G M A C H I N E W O R K B O O K AUTOMATIC BUTTONHOLE PROGRAM Wool-like fabric or heavy flannel, 6” x 6”... -
Page 31: Memory Buttonholes
My BERNINA B E R N I N A S E W I N G M A C H I N E W O R K B O O K MEMORY BUTTONHOLES Long Term Buttonhole Memory allows you to save buttonholes that you use over and over (shirts, for example). -
Page 32: Manual Buttonholes
My BERNINA B E R N I N A S E W I N G M A C H I N E W O R K B O O K MANUAL BUTTONHOLES Wool-like fabric or heavy flannel, 6” x 6”... -
Page 33: Attaching Buttons
My BERNINA B E R N I N A S E W I N G M A C H I N E W O R K B O O K ATTACHING BUTTONS Firm woven fabric, 4” x 8”* Lightweight tear-away stabilizer 4” x 4”*... -
Page 34: Creative Consultant-Zipper Information
My BERNINA B E R N I N A S E W I N G M A C H I N E W O R K B O O K CREATIVE CONSULTANT–ZIPPER INFORMATION The Creative Consultant provides information and help with various sewing techniques, including zippers. -
Page 35: Combi Mode-Stitch Patterns
Select the highlighted stitch combination to save. Deleting Individual Characters Delete by swiping: • Select a stitch from the Action Bar (B 880 PLUS, 790 PLUS, 770 QE PLUS and 735), or from the Stitch Altering Area for other machines. (If a machine has an Action Bar, it must be used when deleting by swiping.) -
Page 36: Combi Mode-Lettering
My BERNINA B E R N I N A S E W I N G M A C H I N E W O R K B O O K COMBI MODE-LETTERING Firm woven fabric, 4” x 6”* Lightweight tear-away stabilizer 4” x 6”*... -
Page 37: Free-Motion Stitching
Move the fabric in smooth curves in an up and down motion working from left to right. (3) • BERNINA presser feet designed for free-motion stitching have a patented hooper mechanism that holds the fabric Move the fabric in loops (4) or figure 8 shapes. -
Page 38: Bernina Stitch Regulator #42
BSR will automatically deactivate. Attach and plug in the BERNINA Stitch Regulator; lower the feed dog. The 880 PLUS automatically lowers the feed dog when the BERNINA Stitch Regulator is selected. Set motor speed to maximum on the Slide Speed Control. -
Page 39: Bernina Stitch Regulator Practice
Experiment with different stitch lengths and widths, making note of your preferences. When stitching is complete, raise the feed dog to the sewing position. (The B 880 PLUS will automatically raise the feed dog when the BSR is removed.) Do you know: •... -
Page 40: Sideways Motion Patterns
B 8 8 0 P LUS , 79 0 P LUS On ly The B 880 PLUS and B 790 PLUS have built-in Sideways Motion Patterns. These are found in Menus 201, 501, 801, 1001, 1201 and 1601 and are indicated by a directional symbol on the menu. -
Page 41: Multi-Directional Stitching
B 8 8 0 P LUS , 79 0 P LUS On ly The B 880 PLUS and B 790 PLUS can sew Multi-directional stitches and stitch combinations in 360º. This allows angled sewing without angling the fabric. Use Sideways Motion Foot #40C for all multi-directional sewing. - Page 42 My BERNINA B E R N I N A S E W I N G M A C H I N E W O R K B O O K MULTI-DIRECTIONAL STITCHING B 8 8 0 P LUS , 790 P LU S On ly Firm woven fabric, 10”...
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Page 43: All-Over Directional Stitching
• This technique can also be created by importing sewing machine stitches into Embroidery, which will be covered Open Combi Mode; use 0-9 and input 656 and Check. in BERNINA Embroidery Machine Workbook. Select 0-9 to close. Add a second copy of 656. Select 'i"; select pattern 1. -
Page 44: Connecting Stitches
My BERNINA B E R N I N A S E W I N G M A C H I N E W O R K B O O K CONNECTING STITCHES B 8 8 0 P LUS , 790 P LU S On ly Using Drag &... -
Page 45: Connecting Stitches And Move Multiples
My BERNINA B E R N I N A S E W I N G M A C H I N E W O R K B O O K CONNECTING STITCHES AND MOVE MULTIPLES B 8 8 0 P LUS , 790 P LU S On ly When stitches are moved to connect up, it can cause the overall pattern to have a gap, particularly if the stitches are moved to overlap. -
Page 46: Stitch Designer Overview
3) saved to a USB stick for swapping or imported into the BERNINA Embroidery Software. • Stitches from the BERNINA Embroidery Software can be imported into the B 880 PLUS/790 PLUS via a USB Stick and Personal Program. This includes stitches not found on the machine such as candlewicking or blackwork stitches, as well... -
Page 47: Stitch Designer
My BERNINA B E R N I N A S E W I N G M A C H I N E W O R K B O O K STITCH DESIGNER B 8 80 P LU S AND B 790 PLU S ONLY... - Page 48 My BERNINA B E R N I N A S E W I N G M A C H I N E W O R K B O O K STITCH DESIGNER C re a t i n g Ne w Stitc hes- -Snap to Gr id (c on t .)
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Page 49: Stitch Designer-B 880 Plus / 790 Plus
B E R N I N A S E W I N G M A C H I N E W O R K B O O K STITCH DESIGNER–B 880 PLUS / 790 PLUS E di t i n g a S ti tc h/Eng ag e Tri pl e St it ch From the Sewing screen, select Stitch #104. - Page 50 My BERNINA B E R N I N A S E W I N G M A C H I N E W O R K B O O K STITCH DESIGNER–B 880 PLUS / 790 PLUS Editing Stitches In Sewing, select Stitch #112.
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Page 51: Stick
USB; select Retrieve. IMPORTED STITCHES FROM BERNINA SOFTWARE In the BERNINA Embroidery Software, get one repeat of a stitch on the screen such as one candlewicking knot. • Select the Machine Write icon; select the USB option. -
Page 52: Distortion
My BERNINA B E R N I N A S E W I N G M A C H I N E W O R K B O O K DISTORTION Firm woven fabric, 10” x 10” Heavyweight tear-away stabilizer 10”... -
Page 53: Reference-Bernina Presser Feet
Understanding the Numbers/Letters BERNINA presser feet are numbered and may have one or two additional versions with a letter that follows the number, such as Edgestitch Foot #10C or Jeans Foot #8D. -
Page 54: Reference-Sewing Machine Needles
My BERNINA B E R N I N A S E W I N G M A C H I N E W O R K B O O K REFERENCE–SEWING MACHINE NEEDLES General Information Needle “Secret” Code Along with thread, needles are very important to stitch formation. Many “mechanical”... -
Page 55: Reference-Sewing Machine Needles
My BERNINA B E R N I N A S E W I N G M A C H I N E W O R K B O O K REFERENCE–SEWING MACHINE NEEDLES TYPE SIZES DESCRIPTION Ballpoint 60 – 100 Has a rounded point. -
Page 56: Reference-Threads
My BERNINA B E R N I N A S E W I N G M A C H I N E W O R K B O O K REFERENCE–THREADS To achieve quality stitches, a sewing machine needs three... -
Page 57: Reference-Decorative Stitching
REFERENCE–DECORATIVE STITCHING As you being to experiment with decorative stitches P resse r Foot on your BERNINA machine, there are several things The Presser Foot you select is critical for good results you should keep in mind: because it can affect the way the fabric feeds under •... -
Page 58: Reference-Cleaning And Oiling
• Dust the lower thread indicator using the brush (on bobbin door). • Remove the bobbin and clean and oil the bobbin area. BERNINA has cleaning and oiling tutorials built into the Setup menu. NOTE: The B 435 has only an oiling tutorial. -
Page 59: B 880 Plus Sewing Functions
My BERNINA B E R N I N A S E W I N G M A C H I N E W O R K B O O K B 880 PLUS SEWING FUNCTIONS External Buttons 1. Automatic Threading* 2. -
Page 60: B 790 Plus Sewing Functions
My BERNINA B E R N I N A S E W I N G M A C H I N E W O R K B O O K B 790 PLUS SEWING FUNCTIONS External Buttons 1. Start/Stop 2. Presser Foot Up/Down 3. -
Page 61: B 770 Qe Plus Sewing Functions
My BERNINA B E R N I N A S E W I N G M A C H I N E W O R K B O O K B 770 QE PLUS SEWING FUNCTIONS External Buttons 1. Start/Stop 2. -
Page 62: B 770 Qe Sewing Functions
My BERNINA B E R N I N A S E W I N G M A C H I N E W O R K B O O K B 770 QE SEWING FUNCTIONS External Buttons 1. Start/Stop 2. Presser Foot 3. -
Page 63: B 740 Sewing Functions
My BERNINA B E R N I N A S E W I N G M A C H I N E W O R K B O O K B 740 SEWING FUNCTIONS External Buttons 1. Start/Stop 2. Presser Foot Up/Down 3. -
Page 64: B 735 Sewing Functions
My BERNINA B E R N I N A S E W I N G M A C H I N E W O R K B O O K B 735 SEWING FUNCTIONS External Buttons 1. Start/Stop 2. Presser Foot Up/Down 3. -
Page 65: B 590 Sewing Functions
My BERNINA B E R N I N A S E W I N G M A C H I N E W O R K B O O K B 590 SEWING FUNCTIONS External Buttons 1. Start/Stop 2. Presser Foot 3. -
Page 66: B 570 Qe Sewing Functions
My BERNINA B E R N I N A S E W I N G M A C H I N E W O R K B O O K B 570 QE SEWING FUNCTIONS External Buttons 1. Start/Stop 2. Securing Function 3. -
Page 67: B 535 Sewing Functions
My BERNINA B E R N I N A S E W I N G M A C H I N E W O R K B O O K B 535 SEWING FUNCTIONS External Buttons 1. Start/Stop 2. Securing Function 3. -
Page 68: B 480 Sewing Functions
My BERNINA B E R N I N A S E W I N G M A C H I N E W O R K B O O K B 480 SEWING FUNCTIONS External Buttons 1. Start/Stop 2. Securing Function 3. -
Page 69: B 475 Qe Sewing Functions
My BERNINA B E R N I N A S E W I N G M A C H I N E W O R K B O O K B 475 QE SEWING FUNCTIONS External Buttons 1. Start/Stop 2. Securing Function 3. -
Page 70: B 435 Sewing Functions
My BERNINA B E R N I N A S E W I N G M A C H I N E W O R K B O O K B 435 SEWING FUNCTIONS External Buttons 1. Start/Stop 2. Securing Function 3.Quick Reverse...