Page 1 BERNINA 790 PRO...
Page 3 Dear BERNINA customer, Congratulations! You have decided on BERNINA and therefore on a product which will delight you for years. For more than 100 years our family company has attached greatest importance to satisfied customers. As for me, it is a matter of personal concern to offer you Swiss development and precision at the height of perfection, future-orientated sewing technology and a comprehensive customer service.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Introduction ............15 Slide-on Table ............39 BERNINA Quality Control ........15 Using the Slide-on Table ..........Welcome to the World of BERNINA ......15 Using the Seam Guide ..........Overview Machine ..........17 Presser Foot ............40 Overview Front Controls ..........17 Adjusting the Presser Foot Position via the Knee Lifter of the Free Hand System ..........
Page 5 Editing a Single Stitch Pattern ........Deleting User Data ............60 Deleting a Single Stitch Pattern ........Deleting Designs on the BERNINA USB Stick ....61 Adding a Single Stitch Pattern ........Calibrating the Buttonhole Foot #3A ......61 Relocating a Single Stitch Pattern ........
Page 6 Stitch Designer ............80 Decorative Stitches ..........100 Overview Stitch Designer ..........80 Overview Decorative Stitches ......... 100 Creating Your Own Stitch Pattern ....... 80 Bobbin-Play ............101 Editing the View ............81 Inserting Points ............81 Altering the Stitch Density ........102 Relocating the Points ...........
Page 7 10.4 Guiding the Quilt Work Freely ......... 125 Selecting the Embroidery Needle in the User Interface Remembering Needle Type and Needle Size ....139 BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) ......126 Attaching the Stitch Plate ........... 139 11.1 BSR Mode 1 ............126 Selecting the Stitch Plate in the User Interface ....
Page 8 Altering the Embroidery Design Size Disproportionally . 150 Saving Embroidery Designs in the Personal Memory ..172 Mirroring Embroidery Designs ........151 Saving the Embroidery Design on the BERNINA USB Changing the Stitch Type ..........151 Stick ................172 Altering the Stitch Density ........... 152...
Page 9 21.1 Overview Stitch Patterns ......... 193 Practical Stitches ............193 Buttonholes ..............193 Decorative Stitches ............193 Quilt Stitches ............... 198 21.2 Overview Embroidery Desings ......... 198 Editing the Embroidery Design ........198 Projects ............... 199 Quilt Designs ............... 201 Embellishment ............
Page 10: Important Safety Instructions
Before starting the machine, close all • Only use the accessories recommended by covers. the manufacturer. • Always use the original BERNINA Stitch WARNING Plate. An incorrect stitch plate can result in To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock needle breakage.
Page 11 - switch off the machine. • To lubricate the machine, only use oil • To switch off, set the power switch to recommended by BERNINA. «0». • When protective covers are removed, Safety Instructions when the machine is oiled or when other •...
Page 12 Any changes or modifications to the device not FCC Declaration of explicitly approved by BERNINA may invalidate Conformity the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and result in the withdrawal of the operating license for this device. (For USA and Canada) Responsible company: BERNINA Interna-...
Page 13: 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 14 Designates a medium-risk hazard which can lead to serious injuries if not avoided. 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. Tips from BERNINA sewing experts are found next to this symbol.
Page 15: My Bernina
1.3 Welcome to the World of BERNINA Made to create, this is the slogan of BERNINA. Not only with our machines do we support you in the implementation of your ideas. In addition to the offers listed below, we offer you lots of suggestions and instructions for your future projects as well as the opportunity to exchange ideas with other sewing, quilting and embroidery enthusiasts.
Page 16 Subtle instructions, free cutting patterns and embroidery designs 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 17: Overview Machine
My BERNINA 1.4 Overview Machine Overview Front Controls «Quick Reverse» «Automatic Needle Threader» «Thread Cutter» «Securing Stitches» «Presser Foot Up/Down» «Needle position Up/Down» «Start/Stop» «Upper Multi-function Knob» Speed Control «Lower Multi-function Knob» «Pattern End» «Needle Position Right/Left»...
Page 18: Overview Front
My BERNINA Overview Front Connection for Embroidery Module Thread Take-up Lever Cover Bobbin Cover Thread Take-up Lever Presser Foot Fixing Screw Needle Threader Connection for Slide-on Table Sewing Light Connection for Free Hand System...
Page 19: Overview Sideways
My BERNINA Overview Sideways Connection for Foot Control Power Switch Service Connection Connection for Power Cable Connection for Accessory Magnetic Holder for Touchscreen Pen Horizontal Spool Pin Air Vents Bobbin Unit Switch with Thread Cutter USB Port Swiveling Spool Pin...
Page 20: 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 21: Supplied Accessories
Illustration Name Purpose Dust Cover To protect the machine from dust and contamination. BERNINA Accessories Box To store the supplied accessories as well as optional accessories. Free Hand System (FHS) To raise and lower the presser foot. Slide-on Table To increase the sewing surface.
Page 22 My BERNINA Illustration Name Purpose Touchscreen Pen For precise operation of the touch screen. Seam Ripper To undo seams and to cut buttonholes open. Height Compensating Tool To level an angled position of the presser foot sole when sliding over thick seams.
Page 23: Overview Presser Feet
My BERNINA Illustration Name Purpose Foot Control To start and stop the machine. To control the sewing speed. Overview Presser Feet Supplied Standard Presser Feet Illustration Number Name Purpose Example Reverse Pattern Foot For sewing different practical and decorative stitches.
Page 24 My BERNINA Illustration Number Name Purpose Example Jeans Foot For sewing with Dual Feed. To sew denim. #20C Open Embroidery Foot For sewing applications and decorative patterns. #40C Sideways-Motion Foot For sewing sideways motion patterns. BERNINA Stitch Free-motion quilting Regulator (BSR) with regular stitch length.
Page 25: 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 26: Overview User Interface
My BERNINA 1.6 Overview User Interface Overview Functions/Visual Information «WiFi» «Stitch Plate/Needle Selection» «Upper Thread Tension» «Feed Dog Indicator» «Presser Foot Indicator/Presser Foot Selection» «Bobbin Thread» «Presser Foot Pressure» «Laser» Overview System Settings «Home» «Help» «Setup Program» «eco Mode» «Tutorial»...
Page 27: Overview Selection Menu Sewing
My BERNINA Overview Selection Menu Sewing «Practical Stitches» «Quilt Stitches» «Decorative Stitches» «Personal Memory» «Alphabets» «History» «Buttonholes» Software Operation The touch-sensitive display can be operated with the finger or touchpen. Tap: Short tap of an element. Swipe: Tap an element and swipe quickly on the display.
Page 28 My BERNINA Activate/Deactivate Functions Illustration Element Status Switch Function is activated. Function is deactivated. Icon Function is deactivated. Function is 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 29: Needle, Thread, Fabric
My BERNINA Illustration Name Purpose «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. Characters» «Special Show the available special characters.
Page 30 My BERNINA Illustration Needle Name Needle Description Purpose With a medium ball For woven fabrics (light, Jersey/Embroidery Needle point. medium, heavy-weight), knitwear, plastic. 130/705 H SUK For general sewing, sewing 80/12 on buttons and buttonholes, zippers, hems and topstitching, decorative sewing, embroidery.
Page 31 My BERNINA Illustration Needle Name Needle Description Purpose With a light ball point For woven fabrics (light, Embroidery Needle and a particularly wide medium, heavy-weight), 130/705 H-E eye and wide groove. knitwear. For voluminous and woolen threads. 75/11 – 90/14 For general sewing, sewing...
Page 32: Example For Needle Description
My BERNINA Illustration Needle Name Needle Description Purpose Needle distance: For visible hems in stretch Universal Twin Needle 1.0/1.6/2.0/2.5/3.0/4.0/ fabrics, pintucks, decorative 6.0/8.0 sewing. 130/705 H ZWI 70-100 Stretch Twin Needle Needle distance: 2.5/4.0 For visible hems in stretch fabrics, pintucks, decorative 130/705 H-S ZWI...
Page 33: Thread Selection
My BERNINA Thread Selection For a perfect sewing result, thread and fabric quality play an important role. We recommend purchasing quality threads to achieve good sewing results. • Cotton threads have the advantage of being a natural fiber and therefore are especially suitable for sewing cotton fabrics.
Page 34: 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. ( 177) By oiling the hook, the occurrence of unwanted noises in the hook area can be avoided.
Page 35: Connection And Switching On
Authorized BERNINA dealer. The power cable for the USA and Canada has a polarized power plug (one contact is wider than the other).
Page 36: Attaching The Knee Lifter Of The Free Hand System
Sewing Preparation Attaching the Knee Lifter of the Free Hand System The lateral position of the lever can be adjusted by your local BERNINA Dealer required. > Insert the knee lifter into the opening at the front side of the machine.
Page 37: Foot Control
Sewing Preparation 2.4 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 38: Horizontal Spool Pin
Sewing Preparation > Swivel the spool holder up as far as it will go. Inserting foam pad and thread spool The foam pad prevents the thread from getting hooked at the swiveling spool holder. > Place the foam pad on the swiveling spool holder. >...
Page 39: Feed Dog
Sewing Preparation > Pull the spool net over the thread spool. Ensure when doing so that the spool net does not slip off the thread spool, e.g. double-insert the net over the thread spools or insert a part of the net into the thread spool at the rear.
Page 40: Using The Seam Guide
Sewing Preparation Using the Seam Guide The seam guide for the slide-on table facilitates sewing of evenly wide edges and hems. • The slide-on table has been fitted. > Touch the release button and engage the seam guide from the front to the back on the slide-on table. >...
Page 41: Selecting The Presser Foot In The User Interface
Sewing Preparation Selecting the Presser Foot in the User Interface After changing the presser foot, a check can be performed to determine whether it is suitable for the selected stitch pattern. Additionally, alternative presser feet are displayed, which are available for the selected stitch pattern.
Page 42: Needle And Stitch Plate
Sewing Preparation 2.10 Needle and Stitch Plate Changing the Needle > Raise the needle. > Switch off the machine. > Remove the presser foot. > Loosen the Fixing Screw of the needle using the Screwdriver (Torx, gray). > Pull the needle down. >...
Page 43: Adjusting The Needle Position Up/Down
Sewing Preparation > Select the needle type (2) of the fitted needle. 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.
Page 44: Changing The Stitch Plate
Sewing Preparation 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. > Lower the feed dog. > Switch off the machine. >...
Page 45: Threading
Sewing Preparation 2.11 Threading Threading the Upper Thread From a needle size of 70, the upper thread can be automatically threaded into standard sewing needles and embroidery needles. • The needle and the presser foot are raised. • The machine is switched off. >...
Page 46: Threading The Twin Needle
Sewing Preparation > Guide the thread through the guides (7/8) above the presser foot. > Guide the thread into the thread clamp (9) and pull it from the back to the front over the thread cutter. > Switch the machine on. > Push the button «Automatic Needle Threader». –...
Page 47: Winding The Bobbin Thread
Sewing Preparation > Attach the filled bobbin on the vertical spool pin so that the silvery sensor surface is down. > Attach the thread spool in the opposite direction to the bobbin. > Thread the 3 threads up to the upper thread guide. >...
Page 48: Threading The Bobbin Thread
Sewing Preparation > Push the engaging lever (6) against the bobbin. – The machine winds and the display to wind the bobbin appears. > Set winding speed. > To stop the winding process, push the engaging lever to the right. >...
Page 49 Sewing Preparation > Pull the thread into the slot (2) from the left. > 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 50: Indicating Fill Level Of Bobbin Thread
Sewing Preparation > Pull the thread through the thread cutter (6) and cut. > Close the looper cover. Indicating Fill Level of Bobbin Thread When the fill level of the bobbin thread is low, an animation appears in the icon «Bobbin Thread» to indicate that the bobbin thread is about to run out.
Page 51: 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. The setting in the setup is retained after the machine is switched off. >...
Page 52: 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 53: Adjusting The Presser Foot Position With Needle Stop Down
Setup Program > To program 4 securing stitches in place, tap «Securing Stitches in Place». Adjusting the Presser Foot Position with Needle Stop Down With lowered needle, 3 different presser foot position can be selected: the presser foot lowered, the presser foot is raised to hovering position and the presser foot is raised to its maximum height.
Page 54: Embroidery Settings
Setup Program > Tap «Programming the Foot Control». – «Needle Up/Down» is activated in the default setting. – The back-kick on the foot control raises or lowers the needle. > To program the Back-kick, tap «Programming the Back-kick». > To deactivate the automatic securing via the Back-kick, tap «Securing Stitches». >...
Page 55: Activating/Deactivating The Function Thread Away
Setup Program The length of the connecting thread can be set from 1 to 15 mm, the default setting is 6 mm. This means that all connecting stitches longer than 6 mm are cut automatically. If the value is reduced to 1 mm, more thread cuts are carried out, it takes longer to embroider and more loose thread ends can be seen on the wrong side of the fabric, especially when the function ‘Thread-away’...
Page 56: Calibrating The Embroidery Hoop
Setup Program Calibrating the Embroidery Hoop The calibration of the embroidery hoop is the coordination of the needle to the center of the embroidery hoop. • The embroidery module is connected and the embroidery hoop with the appropriate embroidery template is attached. >...
Page 57: Enter The Fabric Thickness
When opening the embroidery designs on the machine, they are always centered in the Embroidery Hoop. If it is desired to open embroidery designs in the original position (determined by the BERNINA Embroidery Software), the function «Centering the Embroidery Design» must be activated.
Page 58: Selecting Personal Settings
Setup Program > Tap the Switch again. – The embroidery design is centered to the Embroidery Hoop. 3.3 Selecting Personal Settings > Tap «Setup Program». > Tap «Personal Settings». > Select the required display color and background. > Tap the text box above the color settings. >...
Page 59: 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 60: Calibrating The Display
Setup Program Calibrating the Display You will find more information on this topic in the chapter “Troubleshooting”. ( 182) > Tap «Setup Program». > Tap «Machine Settings». > Tap «Calibrating the Screen». > Touch the crosses in sequence using the touchscreen pen. Back to Basic Setting ATTENTION: Using this function will delete all individually made settings.
Page 61: Deleting Designs On The Bernina Usb Stick
Setup Program Deleting Designs on the BERNINA USB Stick > Insert the BERNINA USB stick into the USB Port of the machine. > Tap «Setup Program». > Tap «Machine Settings». > Tap «Factory Setting». > Tap «Deleting USB Stick» and confirm.
Page 62: 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 63: Displaying The Machine Name
Setup Program > Tap «Setup Program». > Tap «Machine Settings». > Tap «Information». > Tap «Machine ID». – The machine ID is displayed. – If the «Machine ID» is not displayed, the most up-to-date version of the firmware must first be installed on the machine.
Page 64: System Settings
System Settings System Settings 4.1 Calling Up the Tutorial The Tutorial gives information and explanations, covering various aspects of sewing, embroidering, and the different stitches. > 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 65: Creative Sewing
> To select the stitch pattern via the stitch number entry, tap «Select Stitch Pattern by Number». 5.2 BERNINA Dual Feed 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 66: Switching On/Off The Bernina Dual Feed
«Sticky» fabrics are: • Imitation leather, coated fabrics (optimally with optional accessory Zigzag Foot with Non-Stick Sole #52D) Switching On/Off the BERNINA Dual Feed Only use the Dual Feed presser feet with a cut-out at the center back and the labeling «D».
Page 67: Adjusting The Upper Thread Tension
The default setting of the upper thread tension is set automatically as soon as a stitch pattern or an embroidery motif is selected. The upper thread tension is set optimally at the BERNINA factory and the machine has been tested. Metrosene-/Seralon thread size 100/2 (Company Mettler, Switzerland) is used for upper and bobbin thread.
Page 68: 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 69: Programming Long Stitch
Creative Sewing > Tap «Confirm». > To deactivate the pattern repeat, tap and hold «Pattern Repeat». Programming Long Stitch The maximum length for long stitches is 12 mm and the machine sews every second stitch. > Select a stitch pattern. >...
Page 70: Sewing Stitch Patterns Using The Triple Stitch
Creative Sewing Sewing Stitch Patterns Using the Triple Stitch The stitch pattern can be sewn three times for a more attractive result. Not all stitch patterns can be sewn using the triple stitch. > Select the stitch pattern. > Tap «i-Dialog». >...
Page 71: Combining Stitch Patterns
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 72: Saving A Stitch Pattern Combination
Creative Sewing > 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». • A stitch pattern combination has been created. >...
Page 73: Editing The View Of The Stitch Pattern Combination
Creative Sewing Editing the View of the Stitch Pattern Combination • A stitch pattern combination has been created. > Tap «Edit Mode/Extended Edit Mode». > To minimize the stitch combination view, tap «Zoom Out». > To enlarge the stitch combination view, tao «Zoom In». >...
Page 74: Adding A Single Stitch Pattern
Creative Sewing Adding a Single Stitch Pattern The new stitch pattern is always inserted after the selected stitch pattern. • A stitch pattern combination has been created. > To select a single stitch pattern, tap the desired position (1) within the stitch pattern combination. >...
Page 75: Mirroring A Stitch Pattern Combination
Creative Sewing > Tap «Total Pattern Length» (1). > Tap «Adjust Length within the Combination» (2). – The lengths of the stitch patterns are adapted to the length of the longest stitch pattern in the combination. > Tap «Stitch Width» (3). > Tap «Adjust Width within the Combination» (4). –...
Page 76: Stitch Pattern Combination Subdivider 1
Creative Sewing Stitch Pattern Combination Subdivider 1 A stitch pattern combination can be subdivided into several sections. The subdivision is inserted below the cursor. Only the section in which the cursor is placed will be sewn. To sew the next section, the cursor must be placed in this section.
Page 77: Programming Pattern Repeat
Creative Sewing > Tap «i-Dialog». > Tap «Relocating a Single Pattern or Parts of a Combination». > Relocate a part of the stitch pattern combination. Programming Pattern Repeat • A stitch pattern combination has been created. > Tap «i-Dialog». > Tap «Edit Entire Combination». >...
Page 78: Calling Up The Previously Sewn Stitch Patterns
Creative Sewing > To save all alterations permanently, tap «Save Stitch Pattern Settings». > To cancel all alterations, tap «Reset Stitch Pattern». Calling Up the Previously Sewn Stitch Patterns The 15 previously sewn stitch patterns are saved automatically and can be called up at any time. >...
Page 79: Saving Stitch Patterns On The Bernina Usb Stick
> 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 80: Stitch Designer
Creative Sewing 5.8 Stitch Designer Overview Stitch Designer «Undo Entries» «Limit Pattern Width» «Redo Entries» «Move View» Point Position «Relocate Points» «Zoom Out» «Insert/Edit a Stitch» «Zoom In» «Scroll Through Points» Stitch Pattern View «Select all Points» «Mirror Image Up/Down» «Select from a Particular Point»...
Page 81: Editing The View
Creative Sewing > Tap «Stitch Designer». > Tap «Create a New Stitch Pattern». > Add a point on the display. > Add more points on the display as desired. > Tap «Confirm». Editing the View > Select a stitch pattern, alphabet or buttonhole. >...
Page 82: Deleting Points
Creative Sewing > Tap «Select a Single Point». > Tap «Select from a Particular Point». > To add the previous point to the selection, tap «Scroll Up». > To add the following point to the selection, tap «Scroll Down». > Tap «Duplicate». Deleting Points >...
Page 83: Reversing The Stitch Sequence
Creative Sewing Reversing the Stitch Sequence > Select a stitch pattern, alphabet or buttonhole. > Tap «Stitch Designer». > Tap «Select a Single Point». > Tap «Select all Points». > Tap «Reverse the Stitch Sequence». Designing a Stitch Pattern from Scratch >...
Page 84: Height Compensation Of Uneven Layers
Creative Sewing 5.10 Height Compensation of Uneven Layers If the presser foot is at an angle when sewing over a thick seam, the feed dog cannot grip the fabric and the sewing project cannot be sewn out properly. > Place 1 – 3 compensating plates as required from the back of the presser foot close to the needle to level the fabric layer.
Page 85: Practical Stitches
Practical Stitches Practical Stitches 6.1 Overview Practical Stitches 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 86 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 87 Practical Stitches Large Fly Stitch For reinforcing pocket openings, zippers and slits in medium-weight to thick fabrics. Small Fly Stitch For reinforcing pocket openings, zippers and slits in fine to medium-weight fabrics. Narrow Blind Stitch For blind hems and shell edging in light, fine and soft fabrics.
Page 88: Sewing Straight Stitch
Practical Stitches 6.2 Sewing Straight Stitch Adjust the stitch length for the sewing project, e.g. a long stitch for denim (approx. 3 – 4 mm) and a short stitch for delicate fabric (approx. 2 – 2.5 mm). Adjust the stitch length depending on the thread thickness, e.g. a long stitch (approx. 3 – 5 mm) for top-stitching with gimp. •...
Page 89: Sewing In The Zipper
Practical Stitches 6.4 Sewing in the Zipper As the fabric feed can be difficult when starting to sew, it is recommended to hold the threads firmly or to pull the fabric slightly to the back for a few stitches or to sew 1 – 2 cm reverse first. >...
Page 90: Sewing Both Sides Of The Zipper From Bottom To Top
Practical Stitches 6.5 Sewing Both Sides of the Zipper from Bottom to Top For fabrics with pile, such as velvet, it is recommended to sew in the zipper on both sides from bottom to top. When the fabric is firm or densely woven, it is recommended to use a needle with the size 90 – 100. This results in an even stitch formation.
Page 91: Sewing Triple Zigzag
Practical Stitches The triple straight stitch is especially suitable for durable seams and for firm, densely woven fabrics such as denim and corduroy. For firm or densely woven materials, it is recommended to fit the Jeans Foot #8. This will help to sew denim or canvas. For decorative topstitching, the stitch length can be elongated. >...
Page 92 Practical Stitches > Hoop the sewing project in the round embroidery hoop (optional accessory). – The darning area stays evenly taut and cannot be distorted. > Sew from the left to the right, guide the fabric evenly by hand without using pressure. >...
Page 93: Automatic Darning
Practical Stitches > Sew another loose row. 6.9 Automatic Darning The Simple Darning Program 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 94: Reinforced Darning, Automatic
Practical Stitches 6.10 Reinforced Darning, Automatic The Reinforced Darming Program 23 is particularly suitable for quick darning of worn areas or tears. The Reinforced Darming Program 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 95: Finishing Edges
Practical Stitches > Tap «Practical Stitches». > Select Darning Stitch 34. > Sew the first row. Start at the top left. > When the desired length is reached, push the button «Quick Reverse». – The machine sews in reverse. > When the desired length is reached, push the button «Quick Reverse» again. >...
Page 96: Narrow Edgestitching
Practical Stitches > Tap «Practical Stitches». > Select Double Overlock 10. 6.14 Narrow Edgestitching > Fit the Blindstitch Foot #5 or Edgestitch Foot #10/10C/10D. > Tap «Practical Stitches». > Select Straight Stitch 1. > Place the edge against the left-hand guide of the Blindstitch Foot. >...
Page 97: Sewing Hem Edges
Practical Stitches > Guide the folded edge along the seam guide. 6.17 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 #1C and Edgestitch Foot #10/10C/10D all needle postions are possible. >...
Page 98: Sewing Visible Hems
Practical Stitches • The fabric edges are finished. > Fit the Blindstitch Foot #5. > Tap «Practical Stitches». > Select Blind Stitch 9. > Fold the fabric so that the finished fabric edge is on the right side. > Place the fabric under the presser foot and move the folded edge against the metal guide on the presser foot.
Page 99: Sewing Flat Joining Seams
Practical Stitches 6.20 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 #1C. > Tap «Practical Stitches». > Select Stretch Overlock 13. > Overlap the fabric edges. >...
Page 100: 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 single straight stitches are particularly appropriate for lightweight materials, e. g. Decorative Stitch 101 •...
Page 101: Bobbin-Play
Decorative Stitches Decorative Stitch Category Name Category 1000 Children Stitches with Sideways Motion Category 1200 Filigree Stitches with Sideways Motion Category 1400 Tapering Category 1500 Skyline Stitches (Special Stitches) Category 1600 Quilt Stitches Sideways Motion Category 1700 International Category 2000 Seasons Category 2200 Sport and Hobbies 7.2 Bobbin-Play The bobbin can be filled with different thread material.
Page 102: Altering The Stitch Density
Decorative Stitches Inappropriate bobbin case is used Damage of the bobbin case. > Use the special bobbinwork case (optional accessory). > Fit the Open Embroidery Foot #20C/20D. > Tap «Decorative Stitches». > Select an appropriate decorative stitch. > Turn the «Upper Multifunction Knob» and the «Lower Multi-function Knob» to set the stitch length and stitch width so that a beautiful stitch formation can be achieved even when sewing with thick thread.
Page 103: Tapering
Decorative Stitches 7.4 Tapering Overview Tapering «Programming the Length of Section 2» «Manual Tapering» «Pattern Repeat» «Tapering Configuration» «Adjusting Lengths» «Back Stepping» «Mirror Image Left/Right» «Save Stitch Pattern Settings» «Balance» «Reset Stitch Pattern» Altering Points of a Stitch Pattern Tapering is a technique in which the stitch patterns come to a point at the beginning and at the end. A choice of 4 preset stitch pattern tips is available.
Page 104: Sewing Tapering
Decorative Stitches > To alter the length of the stitch pattern tips, tap «Minus» in the lower right area of the display or «Plus». Sewing Tapering Alterations to the selected stitch pattern are saved automatically. In Manual Mode, the alterations are discarded after the stitch pattern is selected again.
Page 105: Sewing Cross Stitches
Decorative Stitches 7.5 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 106: 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 twin needle # 31 (optional accessory) 5 grooves For heavy to medium-weight fabrics. In combination with the 3 mm twin needle # 32 (optional accessory) 7 grooves...
Page 107: Sewing Pintucks
Decorative Stitches > Make sure that the cord slides through the thread slot of the bobbin cover. > Place the spool on the knee lifter. > Check that the cord runs smoothly. > If the thread doesn't glide smoothly at the hook cover, leave the hook cover open. >...
Page 108: Alphabets And Monograms
Alphabets and Monograms Alphabets and Monograms 8.1 Overview Alphabets Block, Outline, and Script lettering, as well as Cyrillic can be sewn in two different sizes. Monograms can be sewn in three different sizes. Block, Outline, and Script lettering, as well as Cyrillic can also be sewn in lower- case letters.
Page 109: Creating Lettering
Alphabets and Monograms 8.2 Creating Lettering When sewing Sideways Motion patterns, for example monograms, it is recommended to use the Sideways-motion Foot #40C. Sewing a test sample with the thread, the actual fabric and stabilizer you intend to use is recommended. Make sure that the fabric is fed evenly and lightly, ensuring that it cannot push against or catch on anything.
Page 110: Altering Size Of Monogram
Alphabets and Monograms 8.4 Altering Size of Monogram The font size is preset to 30 mm. The letters can be scaled down to 20 mm or 15 mm. • A single letter is selected. > Tap «i-Dialog». > To reduce the font size to 20 mm, tap «Altering Size of Monogram». >...
Page 111: Buttonholes
To be able to create the right buttonhole for every button, every purpose and also for every garment, the BERNINA 790 PRO comes with an extensive collection of buttonholes. The corresponding button can be sewn on automatically. Eyelets can also be sewn.
Page 112: 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 113: Using The Compensation Plate
Buttonholes 9.3 Using the Compensation Plate For sewing a buttonhole in problematic fabrics, it is recommended to use the Height Compensation Tool (optional accessory). The Height Compensation Tool can be used in combination with the Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A. >...
Page 114: Cord
Buttonholes > For keyhole and round buttonholes mark the lenght of the bead with chalk or a water-soluble pen on the fabric. For any subsequent buttonholes mark the starting point. The length of the keyhole is sewn additionally. 9.5 Cord Using Cord with the Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A The additional cord reinforces and embellishes the buttonhole and is particularly suitable for the Buttonhole 51.
Page 115: Using Cord With The Buttonhole Foot #3C
Buttonholes > 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. Using Cord with the Buttonhole Foot #3C • The Buttonhole Foot #3C is fitted and raised. >...
Page 116: Sewing A Test Sample
Buttonholes > Pull the cord ends with the 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 117: 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 centered in the yellow circle in the lower portion of the display. The yellow circle can be enlarged or downsized with the «Multifunctional knobs up/down» and the diameter of the button can be determined in this way.
Page 118: 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 119: Sewing The Manual 7-Step Buttonhole
Buttonholes > To program the length, push the button «Quick Reverse». – The machine finishes the buttonhole automatically. All subsequent buttonholes are sewn at the same length. 9.12 Sewing the Manual 7-step Buttonhole The length of the buttonhole is determined manually when sewing. The bartack, eye and securing stitches are preprogrammed.
Page 120: Cutting The Buttonhole Open With The Seam Ripper
Buttonholes > Tap «Buttonholes». > Select Round Buttonhole with Normal Bartack 54. > Tap «i-Dialog». > Tap «Manual Length Adjustment». – Step 1 is activated in the display to start the buttonhole. > Sew the desired length of the buttonhole. – Step 2 is activated. >...
Page 121: Cutting Open Buttonholes With The Buttonhole Cutter (Optional Accessory)
Buttonholes 9.15 Cutting Open Buttonholes with the Buttonhole Cutter (Optional Accessory) > Place the fabric on an appropriate wood. > Position the cutter in the center of the buttonhole. > Press down on the cutter with your hand. 9.16 Sewing on a Button The Button sew-on Program can be used to sew on buttons with two or four holes, press studs or snap fasteners.
Page 122: Sewing Eyelets
Buttonholes > Lower the presser foot. > Perform the first stitches in the left hole via the handwheel. > Keep turning the handwheel until the needle changes to the right hole. In doing so, check whether the needle goes into the right hole. If necessary, adjust the stitch width by turning the upper Multifunction knob.
Page 123: Quilting
Quilting 10 Quilting 10.1 Overview Quilt Stitches Stitch Stitch Name Description Patterns Number 1301 Quilting, Securing To secure at the sewing start and sewing end Program with short stitches forward. 1302 Quilting, Straight stitch For machine quilting using a straight stitch with a 3 mm stitch length.
Page 124: Quilting, Securing Program
Quilting Stitch Stitch Name Description Patterns Number 1332 – Feather Stitch For quilting, crazy patchwork, embellishing 1338 and finishing. 10.2 Quilting, Securing Program • The Reverse Pattern Foot #1C is fitted. > Tap «Quilt Stitches». > Select Quilting, Securing Program 1301. > Press the foot control. –...
Page 125: Guiding The Quilt Work Freely
Quilting 10.4 Guiding the Quilt Work Freely Freehand quilting and darning use the same principle of free movement. With stipple quilting, entire surfaces of the fabric are filled with quilt stitches. The single lines of stitching are rounded and never cross one another.
Page 126: 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 127: Changing The Presser Foot
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 The Lens of the BSR Presser Foot is Dirty The machine doesn't recognize the BSR presser foot.
Page 128: Securing Stitches
BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) > Move the fabric to control the speed of the machine in the BSR Mode. > To stop the BSR Mode, push the button «Start/Stop» again or release the foot control. – The BSR Mode stops and the red light at the presser foot goes off.
Page 129 BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) > Tap «KickStart». – The KickStart display appears. The selected BSR Mode is displayed. > To start the machine, press the foot control briefly with your heel. – The machine starts sewing with the selected settings as soon as the fabric is moved.
Page 130: My Bernina Embroidery
My BERNINA Embroidery 12 My BERNINA Embroidery 12.1 Overview Embroidery Module Embroidery arm Guide rails for the machine Coupling for securing the hoop Connection to the machine 12.2 Supplied Accessories Embroidery Module Overview Accessory Embroidery Module Illustration Name Purpose Embroidery Foot #26L For embroidering, darning and freehand quilting.
Page 131: Overview User Interface
My BERNINA Embroidery Illustration Name Purpose Medium Embroidery Hoop To embroider medium-sized embroidery designs up to 100 x 130 mm (3.94 × 5.12 in). Template for precise fabric positioning included. Small Embroidery Hoop To embroider small embroidery motifs up to 72 × 50 mm (2.83 × 1.97 in).
Page 132: Overview System Settings
My BERNINA Embroidery Overview System Settings «Home» «Help» «Setup Program» «eco Mode» «Tutorial» «Clear Settings» «Embroidery Consultant» Overview Selection Menu Embroidery «Selection» «Color Information» «Edit» «Embroidery» 12.4 Important Embroidery Information Upper Thread A good quality thread (name-brand manufacturer) is essential for embroidery so that the embroidery is not affected negatively because of poor thread or thread breakage.
Page 133: Bobbin Thread
Selecting the Embroidery File Format In order that embroidery designs can be read by the BERNINA embroidery machine, they have to be created by the BERNINA Embroidery Software and exported as EXP file. In addition to the actual embroidery file, a BMP file and an INF file are also generated.
Page 134: Embroidering Designs By Third-Party Providers
Setup Program. Embroidering Designs by Third-party Providers BERNINA recommends loading an embroidery design in any file format onto a USB stick via the free «ART- Link» program. Using «ART-Link» ensures that the embroidery design can be read and embroidered correctly.
Page 135: Step Stitch
My BERNINA Embroidery Step Stitch Many short, equally long stitches are embroidered in offset rows closely next to each other which results in a densesly filled area. Connecting Stitches Long stitches which are used to get from one part of the motif to the next. Before and after the connecting...
Page 136: Embroidery Preparation
Embroidery Preparation 13 Embroidery Preparation 13.1 Attaching the Module Transporting the Embroidery Module Damage to the embroidery module connection and machine. > Remove the embroidery module before transporting the machine. • Extension table must not be fitted. > Make sure that the module and the machine are placed on a stable, even surface. >...
Page 137: Selecting The Embroidery Design
Embroidery Preparation Selecting the Embroidery Design All of the embroidery designs can be either directly embroidered or can be changed using different functions offered by the embroidering machine. You can find all embroidery designs at the end of the instruction manual.
Page 138: Needle And Stitch Plate
Embroidery Preparation > Tap «Presser Foot Indicator/Presser Foot Selection». > To display all suitable presser feet for the selected embroidery design, tap «Optional Presser Feet». > Select the fitted embroidery foot. 13.4 Needle and Stitch Plate Inserting the Embroidery Needle Embroidery needles of the type 130/705 H-SUK provide a larger eye and are slightly rounded.
Page 139: Remembering Needle Type And Needle Size
Embroidery Preparation > Select the fitted needle. – If the selected needle is suitable in combination with the stitch plate, embroidering can be started. – If the selected needle is not suitable in combination with the stitch plate, starting the machine is automatically blocked.
Page 140: Selecting The Stitch Plate In The User Interface
Embroidery Preparation > Press the stitch plate down at the marking at the back on the right until it tilts. > Remove the stitch plate. > Place the opening of the stitch plate (Straight and CutWork Stitch Plate) above the corresponding guide pins and press it down until it clicks into place.
Page 141: Embroidery Hoops
Embroidery Preparation 13.5 Embroidery Hoops Overview Embroidery Hoop Selection Hoop Selection Selecting the Embroidery Hoop The best embroidery result is achieved when the smallest possible embroidery hoop for the embroidery design is selected. The embroidery design has a pre-set size which is displayed. •...
Page 142: Using Spray Starch
Embroidery Preparation > To avoid the possibility of getting hoop marks when working with napped materials or fleece, don't hoop the parts but spray the stabilizer and hoop it. > Adhere the fabric to be embroidered. > Remove any adhesive residue before starting the machine. Using Spray Starch Spray starch is ideal for additional stiffening fine, loosely woven materials.
Page 143: Attaching The Hoop
> Make sure that the arrows marks of both hoops match. > Attach the template holder. > Place the template in the inner hoop, so the BERNINA logo is at the front edge at the arrow mark until it clicks into place.
Page 144: Overview Embroidery Functions
Embroidery Preparation Centering the Needle to the Embroidery Hoop Relocating the embroidery hoop facilitates threading when the needle is close to the embroidery hoop. > Tap «Hoop Indicator/Select Hoop». > Tap «Center the Needle to the Embroidery Hoop». > Thread the upper thread. >...
Page 145: Virtual Positioning Of The Embroidery Hoop
Embroidery Preparation Virtual Positioning of the Embroidery Hoop The embroidery hoop is automatically moved to the new position as soon as the embroidery design is repositioned. Therefore, the icon «Virtual Positioning» is activated automatically and outlined in yellow when an embroidery hoop is attached. •...
Page 146: Setup Program
Setup Program 14 Setup Program 14.1 Adjusting the Embroidery Settings in the Setup Program Further information about this topic ( 54).
Page 147: Creative Embroidering
Creative Embroidering 15 Creative Embroidering 15.1 Overview Embroidering Embroidery Time/Embroidery Design Size «i-Dialog» Scaling Up, Downsizing and Moving the Embroidery design Layers Embroidery Design View Area to be Embroidered 15.2 Selecting and Changing the Embroidery Design > Tap «Selection». > Tap «Loading the Embroidery Design». >...
Page 148: Editing The Embroidery Design
Creative Embroidering 15.5 Editing the Embroidery Design Overview Editing embroidery motif «Move View» «Duplicate» «Move the Embroidery Design» «Endless Embroidery» «Zoom Out» «Delete an Embroidery Design» «Zoom In» «Shape Designer» «Move the Embroidery Design» «Check Embroidery Design Size» «Rotate the Embroidery Design» «Word Art»...
Page 149: Moving The Embroidery Design View
Creative Embroidering Moving the Embroidery Design View The view of the embroidery design can be moved. In addition to that, the view can be adjusted with or without changing the embroidery position. > Select the embroidery design. > To activate «Move View», tap «Zoom In». –...
Page 150: Rotating The Embroidery Design
Creative Embroidering Rotating the Embroidery Design > Select the embroidery design. > Tap «i-Dialog». > Tap «Rotate the Embroidery Design». > Turn the «Upper Multi-function Knob» or the «Lower Multi-function Knob» to the right to rotate the embroidery design clockwise. >...
Page 151: Mirroring Embroidery Designs
Creative Embroidering > If «Retain Proportions» is outlined in white, tap «Retain Proportions». – «Retain Proportions» is not outlined in white. > To make the embroidery design wider, turn the «Upper Multi-function Knob» clockwise. > To make the embroidery design narrower, turn the «Upper Multi-function Knob» anti-clockwise. >...
Page 152: Altering The Stitch Density
Creative Embroidering Altering the Stitch Density If the satin stitches are embroidered too densely, the stitch density can be adjusted. > Select the embroidery design. > Tap «i-Dialog». > Tap «Alter Stitch Type/Stitch Density». > Adjust the stitch density (1). Checking the Size and the Position of the Embroidery Design It can be checked whether or not the embroidery design matches the designated position/location on the fabric.
Page 153: Endless Embroidery
Creative Embroidering Endless Embroidery When embroidering a border or a trim, it is of advantage to use the Mega Embroidery Hoop or the Maxi Embroidery Hoop. This means that the embroidery project does not have to be rehooped so often. It is recommended to draw guide lines on the fabric and to use the template when hooping and rehooping the material.
Page 154: Duplicating The Embroidery Design
Creative Embroidering > After the reference points have been embroidered, tap «Endless Embroidery». – An animation appears to indicate that the fabric needs to be rehooped. > Remove the hoop and hoop the fabric in such a way that the embroidered reference points are in the upper embroidery area of the hoop and the reference points are located at least 3 cm (1.18 inch) away from the upper edge of the hoop.
Page 155: Arranging Embroidery Designs
Creative Embroidering > Tap «Duplicate». – The embroidery design (1) is duplicated (2). Arranging Embroidery Designs Embroidery designs can be arranged in various predefined arrangements. «Styles of Arrangements» «Rotating Embroidery Designs» «Number of Designs» «Mirroring Embroidery Designs» «Shape Width» «Cancel» «Retain proportions»...
Page 156: Undoing Entries
Creative Embroidering Undoing Entries All entries can be undone step by step and restored as well. • An embroidery design is selected and alterations have been made. > To undo the last entry, tap «Undo Entries». > To undo the last entries in sequence, tap «Undo Entries» several times. >...
Page 157: Positioning The Embroidery Design By Means Of 2 Freely Positioned Points
Creative Embroidering > To confirm the position, tap «Set». – The marking of the points is reset. – In order to further adjust the placement of the embroidery design, the points can be set again. – The embroidery design is placed and can be embroidered. Positioning the Embroidery Design by means of 2 freely positioned Points This function allows embroidery designs to be positioned exactly on the fabric with the help of 2 freely positioned points.
Page 158: Placing An Embroidery Design Into A Square In A Deformed Shape
Creative Embroidering Placing an Embroidery Design into a Square in a deformed Shape This function allows embroidery designs to be placed exactly on the fabric in a square boundary. In the process, the embroidery design is inserted within the boundary and morphed to fit. Corner Point «Margin Spacing»...
Page 159: Positioning The Embroidery Design Proportionally In A Square
Creative Embroidering Positioning the Embroidery Design proportionally in a Square This function allows embroidery designs to be placed exactly on the fabric in a square boundary. In this process, the embroidery design is inserted proportionally and centered within the boundary. Corner Point «Maintain the Embroidery Design Size»...
Page 160: Deleting A Single Embroidery Design
Creative Embroidering > Tap «Adding an Embroidery Design». > Select another embroidery design. Deleting a Single Embroidery Design • A combination of embroidery designs has been created. > Tap the desired embroidery design in the area of the embroidery design level (1), keep it touched and drag it outwards.
Page 161: Duplicating A Combination
Creative Embroidering Duplicating a Combination When a combination is duplicated, the individual embroidery designs cannot be selected anymore. > Select the embroidery design. > Tap «Adding an Embroidery Design». > Select another embroidery design. > Select the combination (1). > Tap «i-Dialog». >...
Page 162: Align The Embroidery Design
Creative Embroidering > Select the embroidery motif group. > Tap «Ungroup». – The grouping is canceled. > Create an embroidery motif combination. > Select all embroidery motifs (2). > Tap «i-Dialog». > Tap «Group». – All embroidery motifs are added to the embroidery motif group. >...
Page 163: Changing The Sequence Within An Embroidery Design Combination
Creative Embroidering Changing the Sequence within an Embroidery Design Combination The sequence of the embroidery designs in the embroidery design combination can be changed. • The embroidery design combination has been created or the motif has been ungrouped. > Tap «i-Dialog». >...
Page 164: Creating Lettering
Creative Embroidering Embroidery Name Designs Alice Drifter Childs Play Victoria Chicago Russian Textbook Creating Lettering «Line Up» «Lower Case Characters» Entry Field «Numbers and Mathematical Characters» «Line Down» «Special Characters» «Deleting» 10' «Cancel» Line Change «Confirm» «Upper Case Characters» A lettering is always embroidered in one color. To embroider individual letters or individual words in a different color, the grouping must be canceled.
Page 165: Editing A Single-Line Lettering
Creative Embroidering Lettering can be positioned within the hoop as you like. If the embroidery design is positioned outside the embroidery area, the embroidery hoop is outlined in red on the display. Use the hoop selection to check whether the embroidery design can be embroidered with another hoop. If a lettering does not fit into an embroidery hoop, for example, individual lines of the text can be combined and positioned one below the other.
Page 166: Changing The Colors Of The Embroidery Design
Creative Embroidering > Select the embroidery design. > Tap «i-Dialog». > Tap «Word Art». > Edit the lettering. The character spacing and the line spacing can be set with the multi-function knobs. 15.9 Changing the Colors of the Embroidery Design Overview Changing the Color «Color Indication»...
Page 167: Changing The Thread Brand
Creative Embroidering > Tap «Color Wheel» (1). > To change the colors of the embroidery design, turn the knob (2) clockwise or counterclockwise. > To undo the changes, tap the value in the center of the color circle. > To modify the brightness of the colors, move the slider (3). >...
Page 168: Embroidering The Embroidery Design
Creative Embroidering 15.10 Embroidering the Embroidery Design Overview Selection Menu Embroidering «Basting» «Reduce Color Changes» «Move the Hoop» «Multi-colored Embroidery Design On/Off» «Embroidery Sequence Control» «Endless Embroidery» «Quilt Settings» «Color Indication» Adding Basting Stitches The basting stitches can be embroidered along the embroidery design. This provides a stronger connection between the fabric and the stabilizer.
Page 169: Activating Quilting Settings
Creative Embroidering > Tap «Embroidery». > Tap «Embroidery Sequence Control». – A compact view of the embroidery design appears on the left side of the display. On the right side the embroidery design is shown in enlarged view. > Select the desired position in the compact view. >...
Page 170: Color Indication
Creative Embroidering • A trim embroidery design must be saved on a separate storage medium. The reference points must be included in the embroidery design. > Select trim embroidery designs from the separate storage medium. > Tap «Embroidery». > Tap «Endless Embroidery». >...
Page 171: Freearm Embroidery
Creative Embroidering 15.11 Freearm Embroidery Free arm embroidering is defined as embroidering tubular fabrics or garments which are positioned around the free arm of the embroidery machine while being embroidered. Often used with sleeves, pant legs or other narrow-tailored garments. A fabric tube can be conveniently placed around the freearm of the machine if the embroidery hoop is moved to the left into the park position before attaching or removing it.
Page 172: Saving Embroidery Designs In The Personal Memory
> Tap «Selection». > Tap «Save Embroidery Design». – The embroidery design to be saved is outlined in yellow. > Insert the BERNINA USB stick into the USB port of the machine. > Tap «USB Stick». > Tap «Confirm». Overwriting the Embroidery Design in the Personal Memory >...
Page 173: Importing Stitch Patterns
> Select the embroidery design. Loading an Embroidery Design from the BERNINA USB Stick > Tap «Selection». > Insert the BERNINA USB stick into the USB port of the machine. > Tap «Loading the Embroidery Design». > Tap «USB Stick».
Page 174: Deleting An Embroidery Design From The Personal Memory
Deleting an Embroidery Design from the BERNINA USB Stick > Tap «Selection». > Tap «Deleting». > Insert the BERNINA USB stick into the USB port of the machine. > Tap «USB Stick». > Select the embroidery design which is to be deleted.
Page 175: Embroidery
Embroidery 16 Embroidery 16.1 Embroidering via the Button «Start/Stop» In case of a power cut the embroidery process is interrupted. After the restart the machine goes to the position which was embroidered last. > Push the button «Start/Stop» until the embroidery machine starts. –...
Page 176: Embroidering Via The Foot Control
Embroidery Alteration of the upper thread tension affect the currently selected stitch pattern and all embroidery motifs. Permanent alterations of the upper thread tension for the Sewing Mode ( 51) and for the Embroidering Mode ( 54) can be made in the Setup Program. >...
Page 177: Care And Maintenance
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 178: Machine
BERNINA USB Stick (Optional Accessory) has been removed too early Saved data cannot be transferred and the machine cannot be used. > Remove the BERNINA USB stick (optional accessory) only after the saved data has been transferred successfully. > Tap «Load Data».
Page 179: Cleaning The Hook
> Insert the bobbin case. Lubricating the Hook By oiling the hook, the occurrence of unwanted noises in the hook area can be avoided. BERNINA recommends oiling the hook at the following intervals: • Before using the machine for the first time •...
Page 180 > Clean the hook race area with a brush and a soft cloth. Never use any sharp instruments. > 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 181: Cleaning The Thread Catcher
Care and Maintenance > Close the hook race cover and the fastening bracket until the release bracket engages. > As a check, turn the handwheel. > Insert the bobbin case. > Sew or embroider on a test fabric. Cleaning the Thread Catcher >...
Page 182: Errors And Faults
Errors and Faults 18 Errors and Faults 18.1 Error Messages Message on the Display Cause Solution Stitch number unknown. > Check the entry and enter the new number. Selection of stitch patterns not > Combine other stitch patterns. possible in Combi-mode. The feed dog is not lowered.
Page 183 > Insert the hook correctly. Incorrect presser foot for the > Fit a presser foot with the designation «D». BERNINA Dual Feed. The fabric under the presser foot > Reduce the fabric thickness. is too thick. The contact between the >...
Page 184 Cause Solution The embroidery module is not > Connect the embroidery module to the machine. mounted. > Contact your authorized BERNINA dealer to have the machine checked. The hoop is not mounted. > Attach the hoop. The hoop is mounted.
Page 185 > 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 186 > 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. The Internet connection is >...
Page 187: Troubleshooting
The button «Needle position Up/ > Make sure that the button can be operated without Down» is stuck or defective. restriction. > If the error still occurs, contact your authorized BERNINA dealer. «#1003» The button «Start/Stop» is stuck > Make sure that the button can be operated without or defective.
Page 188 > Rethread. Poor quality thread. > Use quality thread. The stitch plate or the hook tip is > Contact your authorized BERNINA dealer to have the damaged. damages repaired. > Replace the stitch plate. The thread is caught in the area >...
Page 189 > Place the machine in a warm room one hour before use. > Connect the machine and switch it on. The machine is damaged. > Contact your authorized BERNINA dealer. The Light of the Button Light is defect. > Contact your authorized BERNINA dealer.
Page 190 Settings in the Setup Program. > Activate it in the Setup Program. doesn't React The bobbin thread indicator is > Contact your authorized BERNINA dealer. defect. Error during Firmware Update USB stick is not recognized. > Use the BERNINA USB stick.
Page 191: Storage And Disposal
Storage and Disposal 19 Storage and Disposal 19.1 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 192: Technical Data
Technical Data 20 Technical Data Designation Value Unit Maximum Fabric Thickness 12.5 (0.49) (in) Maximum Speed 1000 Stitches per Minute Foot Control LV-1 Needle System 130/705 Measurements without the Spool Pin (W × H × D) 520 × 355 × 215 (20.47 ×...
Page 193: Overview Stitch Patterns
Overview Stitch Patterns 21 Overview Stitch Patterns 21.1 Overview Stitch Patterns Practical Stitches Buttonholes Decorative Stitches Nature Stitches...
Page 194 Overview Stitch Patterns Nature Stitches with Sideways Motion Cross Stitches Satin Stitches...
Page 195 Overview Stitch Patterns Satin Stitches with Sideways Motion Geometric Stitches White Embroidery...
Page 196 Overview Stitch Patterns White Embroidery with Sideways Motion Children Stitches Children Stitches with Sideways Motion 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1014 1015 Filigree Stitches with Sideways Motion 1201 1202 1203 1204 1205 1206 1207 1208 1209 1210 1211 1212 1213...
Page 197 Overview Stitch Patterns Tapering Stitches 1401 1402 1403 1404 1405 1406 1409 1411 1412 1413 1414 1415 1416 1417 1418 1419 1420 1422 1423 1424 1430 1431 1446 1447 1448 1450 1460 1462 Skyline Stitches (Special Stitches) 1501 1502 1503 1504 1505 1506...
Page 198: Quilt Stitches
Editing the Embroidery Design Let your creativity run free. A vast selection of embroidery designs is at your disposal on your machine. After registering your machine, the supplied embroidery designs are available as downloads in an editable format at the BERNINA Customer Portal.
Page 199: Projects
Overview Stitch Patterns CutWork Quilting PaintWork Trapunto CrystalWork Projects You can find the detailed embroidery instructions at https://www.bernina.com/790PRO-designs. 110 x 125 mm 98 x 113 mm 12888-01 12888-02 10.220 4.457 4.3 x 4.9 inch 3.9 x 4.4 inch 1. Isacord 40 2520 1. Isacord 40 2520 2. Isacord 40 2520 2. Isacord 40 2520 3.
Page 200 Overview Stitch Patterns 92 x 141 mm 89 x 83 mm 51240-36 51240-35 5.338 2.628 3.6 x 5.5 inch 3.5 x 3.3 inch 1. Isacord 40 3641 1. Isacord 40 0020 2. Isacord 40 3963 2. Isacord 40 3641 3. Isacord 40 3743 3. Isacord 40 3641 4. Isacord 40 0020 4. Isacord 40 3963 5.
Page 201: Quilt Designs
Overview Stitch Patterns Quilt Designs 80202-01 80202-02 1. Isacord 40 0020 1. Isacord 40 0020 80202-03 80202-04 1. Isacord 40 0020 1. Isacord 40 0020 80202-05 80202-06 1. Isacord 40 0020 1. Isacord 40 0020 ...
Page 202 Overview Stitch Patterns 80257-05 Basics_01 1. Isacord 40 0020 1. Isacord 40 0020 Basics_02 Basics_03 1. Isacord 40 0020 1. Isacord 40 0020 Basics_04 Basics_04_corner 1. Isacord 40 0020 1. Isacord 40 0020 ...
Page 203 Overview Stitch Patterns 32196-03 32196-04 1. Isacord 40 0020 1. Isacord 40 0020 32196-05 32196-06 1. Isacord 40 0020 1. Isacord 40 0020 32196-07 32196-08 1. Isacord 40 0020 1. Isacord 40 0020 ...
Page 204 Overview Stitch Patterns 32196-15 32196-16 1. Isacord 40 0020 1. Isacord 40 0020 32196-17 32196-18 1. Isacord 40 0020 1. Isacord 40 0020 32196-19 32196-20 1. Isacord 40 0020 1. Isacord 40 0020 ...
Page 205 Overview Stitch Patterns 32196-27 32196-28 1. Isacord 40 0020 1. Isacord 40 0020 32196-29 32196-30 1. Isacord 40 0020 1. Isacord 40 0020 BD285q BD288q 1. Isacord 40 0020 1. Isacord 40 0020 ...
Page 206 Overview Stitch Patterns BD413 BD513 1. Isacord 40 0020 1. Isacord 40 0020 BD514 BD553 1. Isacord 40 0020 1. Isacord 40 0020 BD554 BD567 1. Isacord 40 0020 1. Isacord 40 0020 ...
Page 207: Embellishment
Overview Stitch Patterns HE959 1. Isacord 40 0020 Embellishment 203 x 213 mm 110 x 110 mm 12804-04 12746-11 37.019 21.560 8 x 8.4 inch 4.3 x 4.3 inch 1. Isacord 40 2300 1. Isacord 40 2762 2. Isacord 40 1551 2. Isacord 40 0761 3. Isacord 40 0506 3. Isacord 40 2764 4.
Page 208 Overview Stitch Patterns 197 x 222 mm 197 x 176 mm 12812-01L 12812-02L 31.258 29.132 7.7 x 8.7 inch 7.8 x 6.9 inch 1. Isacord 40 0020 1. Isacord 40 0020 146 x 199 mm 197 x 205 mm 12812-08M 12812-03L 23.815 38.896 5.7 x 7.8 inch 7.8 x 8.1 inch 1. Isacord 40 0020 1. Isacord 40 0020 126 x 199 mm 129 x 172 mm 12843-04 12843-08 16.487 13.522 5 x 7.8 inch 5.1 x 6.8 inch...
Page 209 Overview Stitch Patterns 73 x 152 mm 117 x 148 mm 12919-02 21021-10 6.442 14.469 2.9 x 6 inch 4.6 x 5.8 inch 1. Isacord 40 2560 1. Isacord 40 1252 2. Isacord 40 2732 2. Isacord 40 1161 3. Isacord 40 1220 3. Isacord 40 1565 4. Isacord 40 0934 5. Isacord 40 1055 6.
Page 210 Overview Stitch Patterns 32 x 174 mm 84 x 37 mm 12458-01 80090-06 3.766 1.3 x 6.9 inch 3.3 x 1.4 inch 1. Isacord 40 2900 1. Applique 1 2. Applique 2 3. Isacord 40 4103 128 x 36 mm 257 x 212 mm 80090-07 Fq520_48 5.450 15.274 5 x 1.4 inch 10.1 x 8.4 inch 1. Applique 1 1. YLI variations 8010 2. Applique 2 2.
Page 211: Flowers
Overview Stitch Patterns 75 x 165 mm 51202-08 7.518 2.9 x 6.5 inch 1. Isacord 40 2152 2. Isacord 40 1921 Flowers 124 x 136 mm 90 x 136 mm 51227-08 51227-10 26.077 20.095 4.9 x 5.4 inch 3.5 x 5.4 inch 1. Isacord 40 4430 1. Isacord 40 4515 2. Isacord 40 0010 2. Isacord 40 0702 3.
Page 212 Overview Stitch Patterns 113 x 153 mm 110 x 151 mm 12914-03 12914-06 13.250 15.331 4.4 x 6 inch 4.3 x 5.9 inch 1. Isacord 40 5643 1. Isacord 40 5722 2. Isacord 40 5722 2. Isacord 40 5912 3. Isacord 40 5912 3. Isacord 40 0465 4. Isacord 40 0853 5. Isacord 40 0465 122 x 153 mm 106 x 159 mm 12914-07...
Page 213 Overview Stitch Patterns 104 x 160 mm 108 x 162 mm 12417-08 12505-03 13.421 8.606 4.1 x 6.3 inch 4.3 x 6.4 inch 1. Isacord 40 0442 1. Isacord 40 0442 2. Isacord 40 0721 2. Isacord 40 5822 3. Isacord 40 0532 3. Isacord 40 5822 4. Isacord 40 0345 4. Isacord 40 6031 5.
Page 214: Children
Overview Stitch Patterns 83 x 46 mm 193 x 150 mm 51202-12 12852-01 5.388 17.004 3.3 x 1.8 inch 7.6 x 5.9 inch 1. Isacord 40 5770 1. Isacord 40 0010 2. Isacord 40 5822 3. Isacord 40 1911 4. Isacord 40 2155 5. Isacord 40 2152 6. Isacord 40 2171 7. Isacord 40 2153 8.
Page 215 Overview Stitch Patterns 62 x 80 mm 39 x 139 mm 12401-16 51237-06 1.274 8.619 2.5 x 3.1 inch 1.5 x 5.5 inch 1. Isacord 40 1346 1. Isacord 40 1703 2. Isacord 40 1342 2. Isacord 40 1010 3. Isacord 40 0170 3. Isacord 40 1030 4. Isacord 40 5934 4. Isacord 40 4620 5.
Page 216 Overview Stitch Patterns 122 x 152 mm 80 x 151 mm 51252-03 51252-07 23.665 14.585 4.8 x 6 inch 3.2 x 5.9 inch 1. Isacord 40 2152 1. Isacord 40 4421 2. Isacord 40 0015 2. Isacord 40 4430 3. Isacord 40 4430 3. Isacord 40 2152 4. Isacord 40 0020 4. Isacord 40 0702 5.
Page 217 Overview Stitch Patterns 95 x 151 mm 135 x 147 mm 51252-16 12590-03 19.661 22.117 3.7 x 5.9 inch 5.3 x 5.8 inch 1. Isacord 40 4421 1. Applique 1 2. Isacord 40 4430 2. Applique 2 3. Isacord 40 0702 3. Applique 1 4. Isacord 40 0250 4. Applique 2 5. Isacord 40 0015 5.
Page 218: Animals
Overview Stitch Patterns 87 x 150 mm 138 x 136 mm Be790309 Be790310 13.252 16.278 3.4 x 5.9 inch 5.4 x 5.4 inch 1. Applique 1 1. Applique 1 2. Applique 3 2. Applique 3 3. Isacord 40 0015 3. Applique 1 4. Isacord 40 1900 4. Applique 3 5. Isacord 40 0020 5.
Page 219 Overview Stitch Patterns 144 x 150 mm 141 x 112 mm 12824-03M 12878-01 11.307 8.899 5.7 x 5.9 inch 5.6 x 4.4 inch 1. Isacord 40 1134 1. Isacord 40 3852 2. Isacord 40 0922 2. Isacord 40 1362 3. Isacord 40 1172 3. Isacord 40 1030 4. Isacord 40 0945 4. Isacord 40 4250 5.
Page 220 Overview Stitch Patterns 53 x 45 mm 122 x 171 mm 12389-10 12760-02 2.784 21.512 2.1 x 1.8 inch 4.8 x 6.7 inch 1. Isacord 40 0020 1. Isacord 40 0020 2. Yenmet 7003 3. Isacord 40 0170 4. Isacord 40 0811 5. Isacord 40 0940 6. Isacord 40 0800 7. Isacord 40 0713 8.
Page 221: Borders And Lace
Overview Stitch Patterns 89 x 140 mm 51274-04 33.260 3.5 x 5.5 inch 1. Isacord 40 2170 2. Isacord 40 1860 3. Isacord 40 2051 4. Isacord 40 0761 5. Isacord 40 1123 6. Isacord 40 0853 7. Isacord 40 1134 8. Isacord 40 0945 9. Isacord 40 0010 10.
Page 222 Overview Stitch Patterns 108 x 119 mm 101 x 110 mm Nb952_48 Oc00303 22.514 35.018 4.3 x 4.7 inch 4 x 4.4 inch 1. Isacord 40 0020 1. Isacord 40 0015 2. Isacord 40 4174 3. Isacord 40 0020 4. Isacord 40 4174 5. Isacord 40 0761 80 x 168 mm 115 x 158 mm 12410-08 12410-07 22.500 30.450 3.2 x 6.6 inch 4.5 x 6.2 inch...
Page 223: Mini
Overview Stitch Patterns 34 x 71 mm 86 x 139 mm 21021-25 12766-08 4.748 18.797 1.3 x 2.8 inch 3.4 x 5.5 inch 1. Isacord 40 1252 1. Isacord 40 0017 2. Isacord 40 0017 3. Isacord 40 0017 4. Isacord 40 0017 5. Yenmet 7005 6. Isacord 40 1903 Mini 16 x 16 mm 13 x 25 mm 12373-08 12418-27...
Page 224 Overview Stitch Patterns 30 x 37 mm 34 x 25 mm 12819-04 12819-06 1.396 1.2 x 1.5 inch 1.4 x 1 inch 1. Isacord 40 0020 1. Isacord 40 0970 2. Isacord 40 2530 2. Isacord 40 0771 3. Isacord 40 0800 3. Isacord 40 0945 4. Isacord 40 0131 4. Isacord 40 1725 31 x 30 mm 32 x 34 mm 12819-14...
Page 225: Sayings
Overview Stitch Patterns 26 x 41 mm 34 x 33 mm 51253-08 51253-13 1.471 1 x 1.6 inch 1.4 x 1.3 inch 1. Isacord 40 0741 1. Isacord 40 0670 2. Isacord 40 0506 2. Isacord 40 0506 3. Isacord 40 0520 3. Isacord 40 1030 4. Isacord 40 4174 5. Isacord 40 2520 26 x 24 mm 35 x 37 mm 51253-20...
Page 226 Overview Stitch Patterns 113 x 139 mm 127 x 178 mm 12738-03 12913-10L 25.182 3.929 4.4 x 5.5 inch 5 x 7 inch 1. Isacord 40 2500 1. Isacord 40 0015 2. Isacord 40 4152 2. Isacord 40 0132 3. Isacord 40 0643 3. Isacord 40 0832 4. Isacord 40 0015 4. Isacord 40 4423 5.
Page 227 Overview Stitch Patterns 131 x 136 mm 125 x 136 mm 51300-11 19999-002 16.730 10.184 5.1 x 5.4 inch 4.9 x 5.4 inch 1. Isacord 40 4220 1. Isacord 40 0015 2. Isacord 40 2550 2. Isacord 40 0015 3. Isacord 40 0520 3. Isacord 40 0015 4. Isacord 40 2508 5. Isacord 40 1362 6.
Page 228: Sport And Hobbies
Overview Stitch Patterns Sport and Hobbies 194 x 278 mm 123 x 150 mm 12796-03L 12800-05S 31.215 11.476 7.6 x 10.9 inch 4.8 x 5.9 inch 1. Isacord 40 1904 1. Isacord 40 0015 159 x 210 mm 127 x 178 mm 51217-05L 12932-07 28.887 13.885 6.3 x 8.3 inch 5 x 7 inch 1. Isacord 40 3040 1. Isacord 40 1010 2. Isacord 40 0842 2.
Page 229: Hoop
Overview Stitch Patterns 80 x 80 mm 72 x 99 mm Be790608 Nx737 7.937 10.793 3.2 x 3.1 inch 2.8 x 3.9 inch 1. Isacord 40 0020 1. Isacord 40 0015 2. Yenmet 7005 3. Isacord 40 3962 4. Isacord 40 0020 80 x 78 mm 91 x 171 mm Nx741 12383-18 11.206 5.182 3.1 x 3.1 inch 3.6 x 6.7 inch 1. Isacord 40 0131 1.
Page 230 Overview Stitch Patterns 155 x 104 mm 155 x 104 mm 12621-09 12621-02 5.520 5.558 6.1 x 4.1 inch 6.1 x 4.1 inch 1. Isacord 40 0015 1. Isacord 40 0020 2. Isacord 40 0015 2. Isacord 40 0020 3. Isacord 40 0504 3. Isacord 40 0811 4. Isacord 40 0542 4. Isacord 40 4952 5.
Page 231: Seasons
Overview Stitch Patterns 72 x 156 mm 77 x 77 mm 12611-24 Nz195 12.613 15.343 2.8 x 6.1 inch 3 x 3 inch 1. Applique 1 1. Isacord 40 0660 2. Applique 2 2. Isacord 40 0713 3. Isacord 40 1902 3. Isacord 40 2153 4. Isacord 40 1362 5. Isacord 40 0870 6.
Page 232 Overview Stitch Patterns 204 x 259 mm 112 x 165 mm 12796-04L 12836-12 18.337 18.687 8 x 10.2 inch 4.4 x 6.5 inch 1. Isacord 40 1904 1. Isacord 40 1161 2. Isacord 40 5833 3. Isacord 40 5643 4. Isacord 40 2011 5. Isacord 40 2152 6. Isacord 40 1900 7. Isacord 40 5643 8.
Page 233 Overview Stitch Patterns 125 x 207 mm 76 x 103 mm 51270-04 51287-06 16.828 4.474 4.9 x 8.1 inch 3 x 4.1 inch 1. Isacord 40 4740 1. Isacord 40 3644 2. Isacord 40 2155 2. Isacord 40 3910 3. Isacord 40 5115 3. Isacord 40 3114 4. Isacord 40 4740 4. Isacord 40 2732 5.
Page 234 Overview Stitch Patterns 88 x 85 mm 159 x 164 mm 12597-16 12858-04 15.862 16.385 3.5 x 3.3 inch 6.3 x 6.4 inch 1. Isacord 40 0904 1. Isacord 40 0015 2. Isacord 40 0940 2. Isacord 40 0015 86 x 130 mm 133 x 127 mm 80009-17 He255 6.582 17.198 3.4 x 5.1 inch 5.2 x 5 inch 1. Isacord 40 5934 1. Isacord 40 0111 2.
Page 235: Charming Monograms
Overview Stitch Patterns 28 x 170 mm 80 x 191 mm Hg806_48 12415-32 4.988 10.937 1.1 x 6.7 inch 3.1 x 7.5 inch 1. Isacord 40 2530 1. YLI variations 8019 2. Isacord 40 1900 3. Isacord 40 5730 4. Isacord 40 1114 5. Isacord 40 4430 6. Isacord 40 4113 108 x 172 mm 164 x 110 mm 12415-29 12655-14...
Page 236 Overview Stitch Patterns 50 x 90 mm 57 x 90 mm 12587-05 12587-06 5.643 5.439 2 x 3.6 inch 2.2 x 3.5 inch 1. Isacord 40 0101 1. Isacord 40 0101 39 x 90 mm 62 x 90 mm 12587-07 12587-08 5.200 7.850 1.5 x 3.6 inch 2.4 x 3.6 inch 1. Isacord 40 0101 1. Isacord 40 0101 49 x 89 mm 57 x 89 mm 12587-09 12587-10 4.990 6.021 1.9 x 3.5 inch 2.2 x 3.5 inch...
Page 237 Overview Stitch Patterns 54 x 89 mm 64 x 90 mm 12587-17 12587-18 6.583 7.491 2.1 x 3.5 inch 2.5 x 3.6 inch 1. Isacord 40 0101 1. Isacord 40 0101 56 x 90 mm 57 x 90 mm 12587-19 12587-20 5.705 5.318 2.2 x 3.6 inch 2.2 x 3.5 inch 1. Isacord 40 0101 1. Isacord 40 0101 62 x 91 mm 64 x 91 mm 12587-21 12587-22 6.137 5.277 2.4 x 3.6 inch 2.5 x 3.6 inch...
Page 238: Modern Monograms
Overview Stitch Patterns 70 x 144 mm 49 x 100 mm 12587-55 12587-56 7.108 3.819 2.8 x 5.7 inch 1.9 x 3.9 inch 1. Isacord 40 0101 1. Isacord 40 0101 57 x 20 mm 53 x 116 mm 12587-57 12587-58 1.459 3.614 2.3 x 0.8 inch 2.1 x 4.6 inch 1. Isacord 40 0101 1. Isacord 40 0101 33 x 94 mm 126 x 126 mm 12587-59 12587-60 2.321 5.003 1.3 x 3.7 inch 5 x 5 inch...
Page 239 Overview Stitch Patterns 113 x 119 mm 113 x 119 mm 12863-03 12863-04 10.224 10.360 4.4 x 4.7 inch 4.4 x 4.7 inch 1. Isacord 40 0020 1. Isacord 40 0020 2. Isacord 40 0020 2. Isacord 40 0020 3. Isacord 40 0020 3. Isacord 40 0020 113 x 119 mm 113 x 119 mm 12863-05 12863-06 10.658 10.414 4.4 x 4.7 inch 4.4 x 4.7 inch...
Page 240 Overview Stitch Patterns 113 x 119 mm 113 x 119 mm 12863-15 12863-16 10.168 10.539 4.4 x 4.7 inch 4.4 x 4.7 inch 1. Isacord 40 0020 1. Isacord 40 0020 2. Isacord 40 0020 2. Isacord 40 0020 3. Isacord 40 0020 3. Isacord 40 0020 113 x 119 mm 113 x 119 mm 12863-17 12863-18 10.476 10.769 4.4 x 4.7 inch 4.4 x 4.7 inch...
Page 241: Letters
Overview Stitch Patterns 113 x 119 mm 113 x 119 mm 12863-27 12863-28 11.934 9.231 4.4 x 4.7 inch 4.4 x 4.7 inch 1. Isacord 40 0020 1. Isacord 40 0020 2. Isacord 40 0020 2. Isacord 40 0020 3. Isacord 40 0020 3. Isacord 40 0020 113 x 119 mm 113 x 119 mm 12863-29 12863-30 9.850 10.148 4.4 x 4.7 inch 4.4 x 4.7 inch...
Page 242 Overview Stitch Patterns 24 x 58 mm 16 x 62 mm 12877-07 12877-08 1.046 0.9 x 2.3 inch 0.6 x 2.5 inch 1. Isacord 40 0020 1. Isacord 40 0020 12 x 56 mm 21 x 60 mm 12877-09 12877-10 0.5 x 2.2 inch 0.8 x 2.4 inch 1. Isacord 40 0020 1. Isacord 40 0020 32 x 62 mm 20 x 64 mm 12877-11 12877-12 1.081 1.2 x 2.4 inch 0.8 x 2.5 inch 1. Isacord 40 0020 1.
Page 243 Overview Stitch Patterns 23 x 66 mm 34 x 63 mm 12877-19 12877-20 1.059 0.9 x 2.6 inch 1.3 x 2.5 inch 1. Isacord 40 0020 1. Isacord 40 0020 29 x 62 mm 19 x 69 mm 12877-21 12877-22 1.279 1.1 x 2.4 inch 0.8 x 2.7 inch 1. Isacord 40 0020 1. Isacord 40 0020 38 x 70 mm 42 x 76 mm 12877-23 12877-24 1.393 1.120 1.5 x 2.8 inch 1.7 x 3 inch 1.
Page 244 Overview Stitch Patterns 8 x 19 mm 18 x 74 mm 12877-31 12877-32 0.3 x 0.7 inch 0.7 x 2.9 inch 1. Isacord 40 0020 1. Isacord 40 0020 14 x 53 mm 21 x 61 mm 12877-33 12877-34 0.5 x 2.1 inch 0.8 x 2.4 inch 1. Isacord 40 0020 1. Isacord 40 0020 4 x 39 mm 12 x 65 mm 12877-36 12877-35 0.2 x 1.5 inch 0.5 x 2.6 inch 1. Isacord 40 0020 1.
Page 245 Overview Stitch Patterns 13 x 56 mm 11 x 21 mm 12877-43 12877-44 0.5 x 2.2 inch 0.4 x 0.8 inch 1. Isacord 40 0020 1. Isacord 40 0020 15 x 37 mm 18 x 53 mm 12877-45 12877-46 0.6 x 1.5 inch 0.7 x 2.1 inch 1. Isacord 40 0020 1. Isacord 40 0020 18 x 20 mm 11 x 20 mm 12877-47 12877-48 0.7 x 0.8 inch 0.4 x 0.8 inch 1. Isacord 40 0020 1.
Page 246: Designworks
Overview Stitch Patterns DesignWorks 70 x 71 mm 182 x 252 mm Dw11 Be790901 38.392 2.8 x 2.8 inch 7.1 x 9.9 inch 1. Swarovski 0502 1. Edding 34 2. Edding 9 3. Edding 33 4. Edding 68 5. Edding 1 181 x 293 mm 104 x 227 mm Be790903 Be790905 11.366 21.349 7.1 x 11.5 inch 4.1 x 8.9 inch 1. Edding 19 1.
Page 247 Overview Stitch Patterns 196 x 197 mm 119 x 37 mm Be700121 Be700122 2.183 4.124 7.7 x 7.8 inch 4.7 x 1.5 inch 1. Isacord 40 3600 1. Isacord 40 5833 2. Isacord 40 1703 113 x 206 mm 141 x 134 mm Be700123 Be700124 6.090 6.184 4.4 x 8.1 inch 5.6 x 5.3 inch 1. Punch 0004 1. Isacord 40 2300 2. Punch 0007 2.
Page 248 Attaching the Knee Lifter of the Free Hand System .... 36 Error Messages .............. 182 Attaching the Module............ 136 Explanation of Symbols ............ 14 Attaching the Stitch Plate............ 139 Firmware BERNINA Dual Feed............... 65 Activate/Deactivate Functions.......... 28 Activating/Deactivating ........... 66 Adjust Values .............. 28 Buttonholes ................ 111 Navigation .............. 27 Fit..................
Page 249 Needle Up/Down via the Foot Control ............ 37 Tapering ................ 103 Needle, Thread, Fabric ............ 29 Technical Data .............. 192 Needle/Thread Combination .......... 33 Threading the Bobbin Thread.......... 48 Needles Overview .............. 29 Threading the Triple Needle .......... 46 Threading the Twin Needle ........... 46 Threading the Upper Thread ..........
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