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  • Page 1 BERNINA 790 PLUS User Manual...
  • Page 3 Welcome Dear BERNINA customer, Congratulations! You have decided on BERNINA and therefore on a product which will delight you for years. For more than 100 years our family company has attached greatest importance to satisfied customers. As for me, it is a matter of personal concern to offer you Swiss development and precision at the height of perfection, future-orientated sewing technology and a comprehensive customer service.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Using the Seam Guide ..........BERNINA Quality Control ........13 Presser Foot ............37 Welcome to the World of BERNINA ......13 Adjusting the Presser Foot Position via the Knee Lifter of the Free Hand System ..........Overview Machine ..........15 Adjusting the Presser Foot Position via the Button Overview front controls ..........
  • Page 5 Deleting user data ............58 Adapting the Stitch Pattern length and Stitch Pattern Width ................. Deleting motifs on the BERNINA USB Stick ....58 Mirroring a Stitch Pattern Combination ...... Calibrating the Buttonhole Foot #3A ......59 Stitch Pattern Combination Subdivider 1 .....
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Activating the triple stitch ........... 79 Sewing tapering automatically ........101 Mirror image of stitch patterns ........79 Sewing Cross Stitches ..........101 Reversing the stitch sequence ........80 Pintucks ..............102 Designing a stitch pattern from scratch ....... 80 Pintucks ..............
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Thread-up Command ..........135 BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) ......122 13.5 Embroidery Hoops ..........135 11.1 BSR Mode 1 ............122 Overview Embroidery Hoop Selection ......135 11.2 BSR Mode 2 ............122 Selecting the Embroidery Hoop ........135 11.3 BSR Function with Straight Stitch No.
  • Page 8 Administering Embroidery Designs ......162 21.2 Overview Embroidery Desings ........ 187 Saving Embroidery Designs in the Personal Memory ..162 Editing the Embroidery Design ........187 Saving the Embroidery Design on the BERNINA USB Embellishment ............187 Stick ................163 Quilt motifs ..............190 Overwriting the Embroidery Design in the Personal Memory ..............

  • Page 9: Important Safety Instructions

    Only use the accessories recommended by • Before starting the machine, close all the manufacturer. covers. • Always use the original BERNINA Stitch Plate. WARNING An incorrect stitch plate can result in needle breakage. To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock •...
  • Page 10 Important safety instructions • When protective covers are removed, Safety Instructions when the machine is oiled or when other • While operating the machine, all cleaning and maintenance operations protective inserts must be in place and all mentioned in this instruction manual are covers must be closed.

  • Page 11: Important Information

    • The latest version of the instruction manual can be downloaded at www.bernina.com Proper Use Your BERNINA machine is conceived and designed for private household use. It is intended for sewing fabrics and other materials as described in this instruction manual. Any other use is not considered proper. BERNINA assumes no liability for consequences resulting from improper use.
  • Page 12 CAUTION Designates a low-risk hazard which can lead to minor or moderate injuries if not avoided. Designates a hazard which can lead to material damage if not avoided. NOTICE Tips from BERNINA sewing experts are found next to this symbol.

  • Page 13: 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 14 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 15: Overview Machine

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

  • Page 16: Overview Front

    My BERNINA Overview front Connection for Embroidery Module Speed Control Bobbin Cover Thread Take-up Lever Cover Connection for Accessory (Optional Accessory) Thread Take-up Lever Presser Foot Fixing Screw Needle Threader Connection for Slide-on Table Sewing Light Connection for Free Hand System...

  • Page 17: Overview Sideways

    My BERNINA Overview sideways Connection for Foot Control Power Switch PC-connection Connection for Power Cable Spool Pin Magnetic Holder for Touchscreen Pen Bobbin Unit Switch with Thread Cutter Air Vents Swiveling Spool Pin USB Port Handwheel Feed Dog Up/Down...

  • Page 18: 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 1.5 Supplied Accessories You will find further information and application tips on the supplied and optional accessories at: https:// www.bernina.com/790-plus#!accessories...

  • Page 19: Overview Accessories Machine

    Overview Accessories Machine 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 20 My BERNINA Illustration Name Purpose 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. Needle Assortment For any common applications. Right Seam Guide To align regular seam distances.

  • Page 21: Overview Presser Feet

    My BERNINA Overview Presser Feet Supplied Standard Presser Feet Illustration Number Name Purpose Example Reverse Pattern Foot For sewing different practical and decorative stitches. To sew forward and in reverse. Reverse Pattern Foot For sewing different practical and decorative stitches.
  • Page 22 My BERNINA Illustration Number Name Purpose Example #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 23: 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 24: Overview User Interface

    My BERNINA 1.6 Overview User Interface Overview functions/visual information «Upper Thread Tension» «Stitch Plate Selection» «Needle Selection» «Feed Dog Indicator» «Presser Foot Indicator/Presser Foot Selection» «Bobbin Thread» «Foot Pressure» Overview System settings «Home» «Help» «Setup Program» «eco Mode» «Tutorial» «Clear Settings»...

  • Page 25: Software Operation

    My BERNINA Software Operation The touch-sensitive display can be operated with the finger or stylus. Tap: Short tap of an element.. Swipe: Tap an element and swipe quickly on the display. Draw: Tap the display and slowly move in one direction, eg. for scrolling up and down.
  • Page 26 My BERNINA Illustration Name Purpose Field «Plus» / «Plus» increase, «Minus» reduce the value. «Minus» Yellow Frame Indication that the set value differs from the default value. Reset the value to the default value by tapping. Enter Text and Numbers To enter numerical values or text, a corresponding keyboard is shown.

  • Page 27: Needle, Thread, Fabric

    My BERNINA 1.7 Needle, Thread, Fabric Needles will wear down over time. Therefore, the needle should be replaced regularly. Only a perfect point results in a good stitching result. In general, the thinner the fabric, the finer the needle. The illustrated needles are either standard or optional accessory, depending on the machine.
  • Page 28 My BERNINA Illustration Needle Name Needle Description Purpose With a particularly For woven fabrics (light, medium, Microtex Needle pointed and slender heavy), artificial materials and 130/705 H-M tip. materials that are difficult to work with. For silk, microfibre fabrics, 60/8 – 110/18 foils, coated and hard-sliding materials.
  • Page 29 My BERNINA Illustration Needle Name Needle Description Purpose With medium ball For woven fabrics (light, medium Topstitch Needle point and long eye and heavy-weight). 130/705 H-N (2 mm). For hems and topstitching, 80/12 – 100/16 decorative sewing and embroidery. For decorative and quilting work with several sewing threads and also for embroidery.

  • Page 30: Example For Needle Description

    My BERNINA Example for Needle Description The 130/705 system, which is the most common for household machines, is explained by the following picture of a Jersey/Stretch needle. 130/705 H-S/70 130 = Shank length (1) 705 = Flat shank (2) H = Needle scarf (3) S = Needle point (here medium ball point) (4) 70 = Needle size 0.7 mm (5)

  • Page 31: Sewing Preparation

    Sewing Preparation 2.1 Before Using the Machine for the First Time BERNINA recommends lubricating the hook before using the machine for the first time or after a longer period of non-use. (see page 168) By oiling the hook, the occurrence of unwanted noises in the hook area can be avoided.

  • Page 32: 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 33: Attaching The Knee Lifter Of The Free Hand System

    > Insert the power plug of the power cable into the socket. 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 34: Activate/Deactivate Additional Function

    Sewing Preparation > Press the foot control down carefully to start the machine. > To sew faster, press the foot control harder. > Release the foot control to stop the machine. Activate/Deactivate Additional Function The Foot Control can be programmed with a second function that can be activated and deactivated by a Back-kick.

  • Page 35: Horizontal Spool Pin

    Sewing Preparation 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. > Place the thread spool on the spool holder. Horizontal Spool Pin Placing the Foam Pad, the Thread Spool and the Spool Cap Spool caps hold the thread spool in place for proper release of thread from the spool.

  • Page 36: Feed Dog

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

  • Page 37: Presser Foot

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

  • Page 38: Setting The Presser Foot Pressure

    Sewing Preparation > To display all suitable presser feet for the selected stitch pattern, tap «Optional Presser Feet». > Select the attached presser foot. – When the selected presser foot is suitable, sewing can start. – If the selected presser foot is not suitable for the selected stitch pattern, it can still be selected but the machine is automatically prevented from starting.

  • Page 39: Selecting The Needle In The User Interface

    Sewing Preparation > Loosen the Fixing Screw of the needle using the Screwdriver (Torx, gray). > Pull the needle down. > Hold the new needle with the flat side to the back. > Insert the needle as far as it will go. >...

  • Page 40: 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 41: Selecting The Stitch Plate In The User Interface

    Sewing Preparation Prerequisite: • The feed dog is lowered. • The machine is switched off. • The needle and presser foot are removed. > At the marking on the upper right corner of the stitch plate, push the stitch plate downwards until it tips. >...
  • Page 42 Sewing Preparation > Guide the thread in direction of the arrow through the thread tension (2). > Guide the thread downwards (3) around the thread take-up lever cover (4). > Guide the thread upwards and insert into the thread take-up lever (5). > Guide the thread downwards again (6). >...
  • Page 43 Sewing Preparation > Press the semi-automatic threader lever (9) slightly down, keep it pressed and pull the thread to the left beneath the gray threader finger/hook (10). > Guide the thread around the gray threader hook from the left to the right (12). >...

  • Page 44: Threading The Twin Needle

    Sewing Preparation > Pull the thread beneath the presser foot from back to front over the thread cutter (15) and cut. Threading the Twin Needle Prerequisite: • The twin needle is inserted. > Guide the first thread in direction of the arrow on the right side of the tension disc (1). >...

  • Page 45: Winding The Bobbin Thread

    Sewing Preparation > Thread the 3 threads up to the upper thread guide. > Guide 2 threads (vertical spool pin) past the thread tension disc (1) on the left and up to the thread guide above the needle. > Guide 1 thread (horizontal spool pin) past the thread tension disc (1) on the right and up to the thread guide above the needle.

  • Page 46: Threading The Bobbin Thread

    Sewing Preparation > Push the engaging lever (6) towards the bobbin. – The machine winds and the display to wind the bobbin appears. > Set winding speed. > To stop the winding process, the engaging lever must be pushed to the right. >...
  • Page 47 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 48: 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 49: 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 50: Programming The Button "Pattern End

    Setup Program Programming the button «Pattern end» The presser foot can be positioned, the thread cut and the automatic securing can be programmed. > Tap «Setup Program». > Tap «Sewing Settings». > Tap «Programming Buttons and Icons». > Tap «Programming the Button Pattern End». >...

  • Page 51: Programming The Button "Quick Reverse

    Setup Program > Tap «Programming Buttons and Icons». > Tap «Pressure Foot Position with Needle Stop Down». > Select the desired presser foot position. Programming the button «Quick reverse» It can be either chosen «Reverse Sewing» or «Backstepping». > Tap «Setup Program». >...

  • Page 52: Embroidery Settings

    When opening the embroidery motifs on the machine, they are always centered in the Embroidery Hoop. If it is desired to open embroidery motifs in the original position (determined by the BERNINA Embroidery Software), the function «Centering the Embroidery Design» must be activated.

  • Page 53: Calibrating The Embroidery Hoop

    Setup Program > Tap «Centering the Embroidery Design». > Tap the Switch. – A previously moved embroidery motif which has been saved in the new position is opened in the saved position after selecting. > Tap the Switch again. – The embroidery motif is centered to the Embroidery Hoop. Calibrating the embroidery hoop The calibration of the embroidery hoop is the coordination of the needle to the center of the embroidery hoop.

  • Page 54: Activating/Deactivating The Function Thread Away

    If the embroidery motif is programmed with securing stitches, the securing stitches can be removed in the BERNINA Embroidery Software. The machine recognizes when no securing stitches are programmed and adds them. If no securing stitches are wanted, they can be deactivated.

  • Page 55: Changing The Measuring Unit

    Setup Program The length of the connecting thread can be adjusted between 1 mm and 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: Selecting Personal Settings

    Setup Program 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. > Enter and confirm the welcome text. 3.4 Monitoring Functions Activating the Upper Thread Indicator >...

  • Page 57: 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 58: Back To Basic Setting

    > To delete all embroidery motifs from the Personal Memory, tap «Delete Personal Embroidery Designs» and confirm. Deleting motifs on the BERNINA USB Stick > Insert the BERNINA USB stick into the USB Port of the machine. > Tap «Setup Program». > Tap «Machine settings».

  • Page 59: Calibrating The Buttonhole Foot #3A

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

  • Page 60: 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 61: 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 62: Creative Sewing

    > To select the stitch pattern via the stitch number entry, tap «Stitch Pattern Selection via 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 63: Switching On/Off The Bernina Dual Feed

    • 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». Activating the BERNINA Dual Feed >...

  • Page 64: 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 65: 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 66: Programming Long Stitch

    Creative Sewing Programming long stitch The maximum length for long stitches is 12 mm and the machine sews every second stitch. > Select a stitch pattern. > Tap «i-Dialog». > Tap «Long Stitch». Mirror Image of Stitch Patterns > Select a stitch pattern or alphabet. >...

  • Page 67: Backstepping

    Creative Sewing > Tap «i-Dialog». > To sew permanently in reverse, tap «Quick Reverse». – The machine sews permanently in reverse until «Quick Reverse» is tapped again. Backstepping > Select a stitch pattern or alphabet. > Tap «i-Dialog». > To backstep the last 200 stitches, tap «Back Stepping». Changing the sewing direction >...

  • Page 68: Overview Combi Mode Extended

    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 69: Overwriting A Stitch Pattern Combination

    Creative Sewing > Tap «Personal Memory». > Tap «Loading a Stitch Pattern Combination». > Select a stitch pattern combination. Overwriting a Stitch Pattern Combination Prerequisite: • A stitch pattern combination has been created. > Tap «Personal Memory». > Tap «Save Stitch Pattern». >...

  • Page 70: Editing A Single Stitch Pattern

    Creative Sewing Editing a Single Stitch Pattern Prerequisite: • A stitch pattern combination has been created. > To select a single stitch pattern, tap the desired position (1) within the stitch pattern combination. > To edit the single stitch pattern, tap «i-Dialog». Deleting a single stitch pattern Prerequisite: •...

  • Page 71: Relocating A Single Stitch Pattern

    Creative Sewing > To select a single stitch pattern, tap the desired position (1) within the stitch pattern combination. > Select a new stitch pattern. Relocating a single stitch pattern Prerequisite: • A stitch pattern combination has been created. > Tap «Edit Mode/Extended Edit Mode». >...

  • Page 72: Mirroring A Stitch Pattern Combination

    Creative Sewing > Tap «Stitch Width» (3). > Tap «Adjust Width within the Combination» (4). – The widths of all of the stitch patterns are adapted to the width of the widest stitch pattern in the combination. Furthermore, the length and width of the stitch pattern combination are increased or decreased proportionally.

  • Page 73: Stitch Pattern Combination Subdivider 2

    Creative Sewing > Tap «Combination Subdivider (1)». Stitch Pattern Combination Subdivider 2 A stitch pattern combination can be interrupted at different positions. The interruption is inserted below the cursor. Prerequisite: • A stitch pattern combination has been created. > Select the desired position within the stitch pattern combination where the stitch pattern combination is to be interrupted.

  • Page 74: Changing The Sewing Direction Of A Stitch Pattern

    Creative Sewing > Tap «Edit Entire Combination». > To repeat the stitch pattern combination, tap «Pattern Repeat» 1x. > To repeat the stitch pattern combination up to 9x, tap «Pattern Repeat» again. > To deactivate the pattern repeat, tap and hold «Pattern Repeat» or tap «Clear Settings». Changing the sewing direction of a stitch pattern Prerequisite: •...

  • Page 75: Saving Stitch Patterns In Personal Memory

    > To delete the stitch pattern, tap «Confirm». Saving Stitch Patterns on the BERNINA USB Stick On the BERNINA USB stick stitch patterns, also those which have been individually edited, can be saved. > Select a stitch pattern or alphabet.

  • Page 76: Uploading A Stitch Pattern From The Bernina Usb Stick

    Creative Sewing > Tap «Save Stitch Pattern». > Insert the BERNINA USB stick into the USB port of the machine. > Tap «USB Stick». > Tap «Confirm». Uploading a Stitch Pattern from the BERNINA USB Stick > Tap «Personal Memory».

  • Page 77: Stitch Designer

    Creative Sewing 5.8 Stitch Designer Overview Stitch Designer «Undo Entries» «Limiting Pattern Width» «Redo Entries» «Move View» Point Position «Relocating the Points» «Zoom Out» «Inserting/Editing a Stitch» «Zoom In» «Scrolling Through Points» Stitch Pattern View «Select all Points» «Mirror Image Up/Down» «Selecting from a Particular Point»...

  • Page 78: Editing The View

    Creative Sewing > Tap «Stitch Designer». > Tap «Creating 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 79: Deleting Points

    Creative Sewing > Tap «Single Point is Selected». > Tap «Selecting 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 «Duplicating». Deleting points >...

  • Page 80: Reversing The Stitch Sequence

    Creative Sewing Reversing the stitch sequence > Select a stitch pattern, alphabet or buttonhole. > Tap «Stitch Designer». > Tap «Single Point is Selected». > Tap «Select all Points». > Tap «Reversing the Stitch Sequence». Designing a stitch pattern from scratch >...

  • Page 81: Sewing Corners

    Creative Sewing > Place 1 – 3 compensating plates as required from the back of the presser foot close to the needle to level the fabric layer. – The presser foot is leveled with the sewing project. > Place 1 – 3 compensating plates as required from the front of the presser foot close to the needle to level the fabric layer.

  • Page 82: Practical Stitches

    Practical Stitches Practical Stitches 6.1 Overview Practical Stitches Stitch Stitch Name Description patterns number Straight Stitch To join seams, for topstitching and basting. Zigzag To finish edges, to sew elastic seams, to sew on lace inserts and elastics. Vari-Overlock For finishing edges, sewing together and simultaneously finishing elastic fabrics.
  • Page 83 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 84: Sewing Straight Stitch

    Practical Stitches 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. Triple straight stitch with For durable seams in strong fabrics, e.g. long stitch visible and decorative seams.

  • Page 85: Securing With The Automatic Securing Program

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

  • Page 86: Sewing Both Sides Of The Zipper From Bottom To Top

    Practical Stitches > Open the zipper length. > Baste the zipper under the fabric so that the fabric folded edges meet over the center of the zipper. > Open the zipper a few centimeters. > Fit the Zipper Foot #4D. > Move the needle position to the right. >...

  • Page 87: Sewing Triple Straight Stitch

    Practical Stitches > Sew the second side (2) in exactly the same way from bottom to top. 6.6 Sewing Triple Straight Stitch The triple straight stitch is especially suitable for durable seams and for firm, densely woven fabrics such as denim and corduroy.

  • Page 88: Manual Darning

    Practical Stitches 6.8 Manual Darning Used for darning holes or worn areas in all fabric types. If the thread is lying on top and a poor stitch formation results, slow down the movement of the sewing project. If there are knots on the wrong side of the fabric, move the sewing project faster. When the thread breaks, guide the sewing project more consistently.

  • Page 89: Automatic Darning

    Practical Stitches > Turn the sewing project by 90°. > Sew the first rows not too close. > Turn the sewing project by 180°. > Sew another loose row. 6.9 Automatic Darning The Simple Darning Program No. 22 is particularly suitable for quick darning of worn areas or tears. It is recommended to use fine material as a backing for the worn and damaged areas or to stick an adhesive interlining.

  • Page 90: Reinforced Darning, Automatic

    Practical Stitches > Start sewing top left. > Sew the first row. > Stop the machine. > Push the button «Quick Reverse». – The length is programmed. > Finish sewing the Darning Program. – The machine stops automatically. 6.10 Reinforced Darning, Automatic The Reinforced Darming Program No. 23 is particularly suitable for quick darning of worn areas or tears.

  • Page 91: Reinforced Darning

    Practical Stitches 6.11 Reinforced Darning The Darning Stitch No. 34 is particularly suitable for damaged areas on heavy or strong fabrics, e. g. jeans and work clothes. > Fit the Reverse Pattern Foot #1C. > Tap «Practical Stitches». > Select Darning Stitch No. 34. > Sew the first row. Start at the top left. >...

  • Page 92: Sewing Double Overlock

    Practical Stitches 6.13 Sewing Double Overlock A double overlock seam is suitable for loose knits and cross seams in knits. When working with jersey, a jersey needle should be used to prevent damaging the knit fabric. When sewing stretch materials, use a stretch needle.

  • Page 93: Edgestitching Using The Seam Guide

    Practical Stitches > Select the needle position at the desired distance to the edge. 6.16 Edgestitching using the seam guide When sewing parallel wider lines, it is recommended to guide the seam guide along the sewn of lines. > Fit the Reverse Pattern Foot #1C. >...

  • Page 94: Sewing Blind Hems

    Practical Stitches > Select the needle position to the far right in order to sew along the upper edge. 6.18 Sewing Blind Hems For invisible hems in medium to heavy weight cotton, wool and blended materials. Prerequisite: • The fabric edges are finished. >...

  • Page 95: Sewing Visible Hems

    Practical Stitches 6.19 Sewing Visible Hems The visible hem is particularly suitable for elastic seams in tricot made of cotton, wool, synthetic and mixed fibers. > Fit the Reverse Pattern Foot #1C/1D. > Tap «Practical Stitches». > Select Tricot Stitch No. 14. > Iron the hem and baste if necessary. >...

  • Page 96: Sewing Basting Stitches

    Practical Stitches 6.21 Sewing basting stitches When sewing basting stitches, it is recommended to use a fine darning thread. This is easier to remove. With the Basting Stitch No. 21, every fourth stitch is sewn. The longest stitch comes up to 24 mm when a stitch length of 6 mm is selected.

  • Page 97: 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 StitchNo. 101 •...

  • Page 98: Bobbin-Play

    Decorative Stitches Decorative Stitch Category Name 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 7.2 Bobbin-Play The bobbin can be filled with different thread material. For free-motion stitching to add texture. This method is similar to “normal”...

  • Page 99: Altering The Stitch Density

    Decorative Stitches > Tap «i-Dialog». > Tap «Long Stitch». – Every second stitch is sewn. > To adjust the upper thread tension, tap «Upper Thread Tension». 7.3 Altering the stitch density With certain decorative stitches (e. g. No. 401) the stitch density can be altered. If the stitch density is increased, the stitch distance is enlarged.

  • Page 100: Altering Points Of A Stitch Pattern

    Decorative Stitches 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. In addition, the tips of the stitch pattern can also be determined individually.

  • Page 101: Sewing Tapering Automatically

    Decorative Stitches > To start sewing, press the button «Start/Stop» or operate the foot control. > Press the button «Quick Reverse» as soon as the desired length in the center section of the tapering is reached. – The machine sews the whole stitch pattern and stops automatically. Sewing tapering automatically >...

  • Page 102: Pintucks

    Decorative Stitches 7.6 Pintucks Pintucks Pintucks are narrow stitched folds, which are normally sewn on the fabric before cutting out the pieces for the garment or the sewing project. They are suitable for embellishing or in combination with other heirloom embroidery techniques.

  • Page 103: Working With Cord

    Decorative Stitches Pintuck Foot Number Description # 33 (optional accessory) 9 grooves For very light fabrics (without extra cord). In combination with the 1 or 1.6 mm twin needle # 46C (optional accessory) 5 grooves In combination with the 1.6 – 2.5 mm twin needle For very light to medium-weight fabrics.

  • Page 104: Sewing Pintucks

    Decorative Stitches > If the hook cover is opened, deactivate the lower thread indicator in the Setup Program. – The cord lies on the wrong side of the material and is hold/sewn over by the bobbin thread. Sewing Pintucks > Insert the corresponding twin needle. >...

  • Page 105: 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 106: Altering Font Size

    Alphabets and Monograms > To create a combination, tap «Combination Mode/Single Mode». > To open the extended Enter Mode, tap «Increasing/Decreasing the Display Size» (1). > Select the letters. > To use upper-case letters, tap «Upper Case Characters» (standard setting). > To use lower-case letters, tap «Lower Case Characters». >...

  • Page 107: Buttonholes

    To be able to create the right buttonhole for every button, every purpose and also for every garment, the BERNINA 790 PLUS comes with an extensive collection of buttonholes. The corresponding button can be sewn on automatically. Eyelets can also be sewn.

  • Page 108: 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 109: Marking Buttonholes

    Buttonholes > Insert the compensation plate carefully from the side. 9.4 Marking Buttonholes > For the buttonholes to be sewn manually, mark the position and the length on the fabric using chalk or a water-soluble pen. > For the buttonholes to be sewn automatically, mark the complete length of 1 buttonhole on the fabric using chalk or a water-soluble pen.

  • Page 110: 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 No. 51.

  • Page 111: 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 Prerequisite: • The Buttonhole Foot #3C is fitted and raised. >...

  • Page 112: 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 113: Determining The Buttonhole Length With Buttonhole Foot  #3C

    Buttonholes 2 mm is automatically added to the diameter of the button for the buttonhole length. If the diameter of the button is 14 mm, for example, 16 mm is calculated for the buttonhole length. Prerequisite: • The Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A is fitted. >...

  • Page 114: 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 115: 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 116: Cutting The Buttonhole Open With The Seam Ripper

    Buttonholes > Tap «Buttonholes». > Select Round Buttonhole with Normal Bartack No. 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 117: 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 118: Sewing Eyelets

    Buttonholes > NOTICE! The Button sew-on program always starts above the left hole of the button. Position the button on the fabric. Place the button and the fabric beneath the needle so that the needle stitches into the left hole. For buttons with 4 holes, sew the first front pair of holes first. >...

  • Page 119: Quilting

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

  • Page 120: Quilting, Securing Program

    Quilting Stitch Stitch Name Description Pattern Number No. 1347, Quilt stitch/hand-look For attaching an imitation of hand-look stitch No. 1348, stitch with monofilament. No. 1350 No. 1352 Dual blanket stitch For sewing on the edge between two applications – crazy patchwork. No. 1353 Dual double blanket For sewing on the edge between two stitch applications –...

  • Page 121: 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 122: 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 123: 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 NOTICE The machine doesn't recognize the BSR presser foot.

  • Page 124: 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 125: 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...

  • Page 126: Supplied Accessories Embroidery Module

    My BERNINA Embroidery 12.2 Supplied Accessories Embroidery Module Overview Accessory Embroidery Module Illustration Name Purpose Drop-shaped Embroidery Foot For embroidering, darning and freehand quilting. Large Oval Embroidery Hoop To embroider large embroidery designs or design combinations up to 145 x 255 mm (5.70 x 10.04 in).

  • Page 127: Overview User Interface

    My BERNINA Embroidery 12.3 Overview User Interface Overview functions/visual information «Upper Thread Tension» «Stitch Plate Selection» «Needle Selection» «Feed Dog Indicator» «Presser Foot Indicator/Presser Foot Selection» «Bobbin Thread» «Hoop Indicator/Select Hoop» Overview System settings «Home» «Help» «Setup Program» «eco Mode»...

  • Page 128: Important Embroidery Information

    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. Besides the actual embroidery file, a .BMP file and an .INF file are generated additionally.

  • Page 129: Embroidery Test

    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 130: 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 131: Embroidery Preparation

    Embroidery preparation 13 Embroidery preparation 13.1 Attaching the Module Transporting the Embroidery Module NOTICE Damage to the embroidery module connection and machine. > Remove the embroidery module before transporting the machine. Prerequisite: • Extension table must not be fitted. > Make sure that the module and the machine are placed on a stable, even surface. >...

  • Page 132: Selecting The Embroidery Motif

    Embroidery preparation Selecting the embroidery motif 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 133: 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 134: Selecting 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 135: Selecting The Stitch Plate In The User Interface

    Embroidery preparation > Remove the presser foot. > At the marking on the upper right corner of the stitch plate, push the stitch plate downwards until it tips. > 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 136: Tear-Away Stabilizers

    Embroidery preparation > Tap «Hoop Indicator/Select Hoop». – The machine selects the optimal embroidery hoop according to the size of the embroidery design automatically. If the preset embroidery hoop is not available, another desired embroidery hoop can be selected. When an embroidery hoop is attached which does not correspond with the selected one, the attached hoop is considered active and the embroidery design area is displayed accordingly.

  • Page 137: Using Water-Soluble Stabilizer

    > 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 138: Attaching The Hoop

    Embroidery preparation > Fit the hoops into each other so that the material does not move. > Hoop the fabric tautly in the embroidery hoop. > Tighten the screw. > Remove the template from the hoop by using the template holder. >...

  • Page 139: Move Hoop To The Back

    Embroidery preparation > Tap «Centering the Needle to the Embroidery Hoop». > Thread the upper thread. > To move the hoop back to its previous position, push the button «Start/Stop». Move Hoop to the Back To facilitate changing the bobbin, it is recommended to move the hoop to the back before threading. This makes it easier to open the bobbin cover.
  • Page 140 Embroidery preparation Prerequisite: • The hoop is attached. > Tap «Hoop Indicator/Select Hoop». > To deactivate the automatic movement of the hoop after repositioning the embroidery design, tap «Virtual Positioning». – The «Virtual Positioning» is not yellow-outlined. > To activate the automatic movement of the hoop after repositioning the embroidery design, tap «Virtual Positioning»...

  • Page 141: Setup Program

    Setup Program 14 Setup Program 14.1 Adjusting the Embroidery Settings in the Setup Program Further information about this topic (see page 52).

  • Page 142: 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 143: Editing The Embroidery Design

    Creative Embroidering 15.5 Editing the Embroidery Design Overview Editing embroidery motif «Move View» «Mirror Image Up/Down» «Moving the Embroidery Design» «Duplicating» «Zoom Out» «Endless Embroidery» «Zoom In» «Deleting an Embroidery Design» «Moving the Embroidery Design» «Check Embroidery Design Size» «Rotating the Embroidery Design» «WordArt»...

  • Page 144: Moving The Embroidery Design In Enlarged View

    Creative Embroidering > Move the view of the embroidery design. – The embroidery position is not altered. > To get back to the Edit Mode, tap «Zoom Out». Moving the Embroidery Design in Enlarged View In addition to that, the view can be adjusted with or without changing the embroidery position. In addition to that, the view can be adjusted with or without changing the embroidery position.

  • Page 145: Altering The Embroidery Design Size Proportionally

    Creative Embroidering Altering the Embroidery Design Size Proportionally Enlargements or reductions of the motif size up to maximum 20 % achieve the best results. If the motif size is to be altered by more than 20 %, the motif should be adapted in a separate embroidery software and then reloaded onto the machine.

  • Page 146: Mirroring Embroidery Designs

    Creative Embroidering > 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. > To make the embroidery design longer, turn the «Lower Multi-function Knob» clockwise. >...

  • Page 147: Checking The Size And The Position Of The Embroidery Design

    Creative Embroidering > 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. Points which are beyond the embroidery hoop are not traveled to. >...
  • Page 148 Creative Embroidering > Tap «Endless Embroidery». – The embroidery design is duplicated to the optimum number, suitable for the hoop. – The reference points, which are required when re-clamping the fabric, are inserted. > If required, use the arrow icons (1) to insert additional reference points. >...

  • Page 149: Duplicating The Embroidery Design

    Creative Embroidering > Remove the hoop and spin the fabric in such a way that the embroidered reference points are in the upper embroidery field 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 150: Changing The Sequence Within An Embroidery Motif Combination

    Creative Embroidering Changing the sequence within an embroidery motif combination The sequence of the embroidery motifs in the embroidery motif combination can be changed. Prerequisite: • The embroidery motif combination has been created or the motif has been ungrouped. > Tap «i-Dialog». >...

  • Page 151: Pinpoint Placement

    Creative Embroidering > 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. > Select the embroidery motif group. >...

  • Page 152: Free Point Positioning

    Creative Embroidering > Turn the «Upper Multi-function Knob» or the «Lower Multi-function Knob» to the left or to the right to position the needle above the respective mark on the fabric. > To confirm the changed position, tap «Set». – The point changes color and is set. The embroidery design is adjusted accordingly. >...

  • Page 153: Combining Embroidery Designs

    Creative Embroidering > To confirm the changed position, tap «Set». – The point changes color and is set. The embroidery design is adjusted accordingly. > To reset the changes and revert to the default settings, tap «Reset Pinpoint Placement». 15.7 Combining Embroidery Designs Combining Embroidery Designs In the Combi-mode several embroidery designs can be combined.

  • Page 154: Duplicating A Combination

    Creative Embroidering > Tap «Duplicating». – The embroidery motif (1) is duplicated (2). Duplicating a combination When a combination is duplicated, the individual embroidery motifs cannot be selected anymore. > Select an embroidery motif. > Tap «Adding an Embroidery Design». >...
  • Page 155 Creative Embroidering Embroidery Name motif Victoria Anniversary Swiss Block Quilt Block Old English Russian Textbook Happy Times Bamboo Lisa Zurich Flare Serif Chicago Deco block Condensed Sans Curly Rounded Sans...

  • Page 156: Creating Lettering

    Creative Embroidering Creating Lettering Entry Field «Numbers and Mathematical Characters» «Deleting» «Special Characters» «Upper Case Characters» «Cancel» «Lower Case Characters» «Confirm» A lettering is always embroidered in one color. To embroider individual letters or individual words in a different color, the grouping must be canceled. Lettering can be positioned within the hoop as you like.

  • Page 157: Changing The Colors Of The Embroidery Design

    Creative Embroidering 15.9 Changing the Colors of the Embroidery Design Overview changing the color «Color Indication» «Assign Thread Brand» Preview for Selected Color «Altering Color/Brand» «Color Wheel» «Color Information» Changing the colors 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 158: Changing The Thread Brand

    Creative Embroidering > 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 159: Embroidering The Embroidery Design

    Creative Embroidering 15.10 Embroidering the Embroidery Design Overview Embroidery menu «Basting» «Reduce Color Changes» «Moving the Hoop» «Multi-colored Embroidery Design On/Off» «Embroidery Sequence Control» «Endless Embroidery» «Cut Connecting Stitches» «Color Indication» Adding Basting Stitches The basting stitches can be embroidered along the embroidery design. As a result, the fabric and the stabilizer are better fixed together.

  • Page 160: Cutting Connecting Stitches

    Creative Embroidering > Select the desired position in the compact view. > To move the hoop stitch by stitch, turn the «Upper Multi-function Knob». > To move the hoop in large steps, turn the «Lower Multi-function Knob». – The number in the yellow-outlined icon indicates the number of stitches within the embroidery sequence.

  • Page 161: Color Indication

    Creative Embroidering > Tap «Endless Embroidery». > Remove the hoop and spin the fabric in such a way that the embroidered reference points are in the upper embroidery field 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 162: Administering Embroidery Designs

    Creative Embroidering 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. To return the hoop to the embroidery position afterwards, push the button «Start/Stop». If possible, use a full bobbin as the embroidery hoop must be removed when the bobbin is changed.

  • Page 163: Saving The Embroidery Design On The Bernina Usb Stick

    > 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 164: Loading An Embroidery Design From The Personal Memory

    > 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 165 Creative Embroidering > Tap «USB Stick». > Select the embroidery design which is to be deleted. > Tap «Confirm».

  • Page 166: 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 167: 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 (see page 49) and for the Embroidering Mode (see page 52) can be made in the Setup Program. >...

  • Page 168: 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 169: Machine

    BERNINA USB Stick (Optional Accessory) has been removed too early NOTICE 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 170: 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 171 > 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 172: 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 173: 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 possible in Combi- > Combine other stitch patterns. mode.
  • Page 174 > Insert the hook correctly. Incorrect presser foot for the BERNINA Dual Feed. > Fit a presser foot with the designation «D». The fabric under the presser foot is too thick.
  • Page 175 > Reduce the size of the embroidery design. > Attach a larger hoop. Not enough free capacity on There is not enough free capacity on the BERNINA > Make sure that the BERNINA USB stick the BERNINA USB stick USB stick (optional accessory).
  • Page 176 Errors and Faults Message on the Display Cause Solution No BERNINA USB stick is The BERNINA USB stick (optional accessory) is not > Use a BERNINA USB stick (optional inserted. Make sure that the inserted. accessory) which provides enough free same BERNINA USB stick capacity.
  • Page 177 If necessary, replace the presser foot. > Clean the feed dog. > If the error still occurs, contact your authorized BERNINA dealer. #1000 The needle threader is jammed. > Switch off the machine. Press the needle threader down and release it again.

  • Page 178: Troubleshooting

    Needle blunt or bent. > Replace the needle, make sure that a new BERNINA quality needle is used. Poor quality needle. > Use a new BERNINA quality needle. Poor quality thread. > Use quality thread. Incorrect needle/thread combination. > Match the needle with the thread size.
  • Page 179 Poor quality thread. > Use quality thread. The stitch plate or the hook tip is damaged. > Contact the nearest specialized BERNINA dealer to have the damages repaired. > Replace the stitch plate. The thread is caught in the area of the thread >...
  • Page 180 > Place the machine in a warm room one hour before use. start > Connect the machine and switch it on. The machine is damaged. > Contact an authorized BERNINA dealer. The light of the button Light is defect. > Contact an authorized BERNINA dealer. «Start-/Stop» doesn't...

  • Page 181: 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 182: Technical Data

    Technical data 20 Technical data Designation Value Unit Maximum fabric thickness 12.5 (0.49) (in) Sewing light Maximum speed 1000 Stitches per minute Measurements without the spool pin (W × H × D) 522 × 358 × 214 (20.55 × 14.09 × 8.43) (in) Weight (30.86)

  • Page 183: Overview Stitch Patterns

    Overview Stitch Patterns 21 Overview Stitch Patterns 21.1 Overview Stitch Patterns Practical Stitches Buttonholes Decorative Stitches Nature Stitches Nature Stitches with Sideways Motion...
  • Page 184 Overview Stitch Patterns Cross Stitches Satin Stitches Satin Stitches with Sideways Motion Geometric Stitches...
  • Page 185 Overview Stitch Patterns White Embroidery White Embroidery with Sideways Motion Children Stitches Children Stitches with Sideways Motion 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008...
  • Page 186 Overview Stitch Patterns Filigree Stitches with Sideways Motion 1201 1202 1203 1204 1205 1206 1207 1208 1209 1210 1211 1212 1213 1215 1216 1217 1218 1220 1221 Tapering Stitches 1401 1402 1403 1404 1405 1406 1409 1411 1412 1413 1414 1415 1416 1417...

  • Page 187: Quilt Stitches

    Let your creativity run free. A vast selection of embroidery designs is at your disposal. If you see one of the following pictograms below a number of the embroidery design, you can find additional information at https://www.bernina.com/specialeffects. Detached Point PunchWork...
  • Page 188 Overview Stitch Patterns Embroidery Design Width × Embroidery Design Width × height height Colors Colors • mm • mm • (in) • (in) 82006-30 100 × 174 BE790503 130 × 130 (3.9 × 6.9) (5.1 × 5.2) BE790504 121 × 121 FB126 87 ×...
  • Page 189 Overview Stitch Patterns Embroidery Design Width × Embroidery Design Width × height height Colors Colors • mm • mm • (in) • (in) FB457 107 × 83 FQ881 129 × 129 (4.2 × 3.3) (5.1 × 5.1) FB336 122 × 122 FB377 121 ×...

  • Page 190: Quilt Motifs

    Overview Stitch Patterns Quilt motifs Embroidery motif Width × Embroidery motif Width × height height Colors Colors • mm • mm • (in) • (in) BD289 201 × 201 BD285 202 × 201 (7.9 × 7.9) (8.0 × 7.9) BD288 202 ×...
  • Page 191 Overview Stitch Patterns Embroidery motif Width × Embroidery motif Width × height height Colors Colors • mm • mm • (in) • (in) 12380-10 152 × 356 BD796 47 × 174 (6.0 × 14.0) (1.9 × 6.9) BD800 127 × 122 BD801 122 ×...

  • Page 192: Borders And Lace

    Overview Stitch Patterns Embroidery motif Width × Embroidery motif Width × height height Colors Colors • mm • mm • (in) • (in) HE959 120 × 120 (4.8 × 4.8) Borders and Lace Embroidery Design Width × Embroidery Design Width × height height Colors...
  • Page 193 Overview Stitch Patterns Embroidery Design Width × Embroidery Design Width × height height Colors Colors • mm • mm • (in) • (in) BE790704 72 × 217 BE790703 70 × 186 (2.9 × 8.6) (2.8 × 7.3) BE790702 73 × 190 21013-29 40 ×...
  • Page 194 Overview Stitch Patterns Embroidery Design Width × Embroidery Design Width × height height Colors Colors • mm • mm • (in) • (in) BD582 48 × 171 NA912 15 × 115 (1.9 × 6.7) (0.62 × 4.5) NA914 18 × 120 NB478 121 ×...

  • Page 195: Children

    Overview Stitch Patterns Children Embroidery motif Width × Embroidery motif Width × height height Colors Colors • mm • mm • (in) • (in) BE790305 118 × 145 BE790302 68 × 66 (4.7 × 5.7) (2.7 × 2.6) BE790303 69 × 70 BE790304 127 ×...
  • Page 196 Overview Stitch Patterns Embroidery motif Width × Embroidery motif Width × height height Colors Colors • mm • mm • (in) • (in) WP325 77 × 94 CM428 78 × 106 (3.1 × 3.7) (3.1 × 4.2) CM404 47 × 165 CM368 70 ×...

  • Page 197: Flowers

    Overview Stitch Patterns Flowers Embroidery motif Width × Embroidery motif Width × height height Colors Colors • mm • mm • (in) • (in) 80001-23 85 × 101 BE790404 202 × 225 (3.4 × 4.0) (8.0 × 8.9) 12392-1 112 × 157 12392-13 112 ×...
  • Page 198 Overview Stitch Patterns Embroidery motif Width × Embroidery motif Width × height height Colors Colors • mm • mm • (in) • (in) FQ061 75 × 92 FQ801 46 × 112 (3.0 × 3.7) (1.8 × 4.4) FQ273 88 × 193 FQ055 84 ×...

  • Page 199: Seasons

    Overview Stitch Patterns Embroidery motif Width × Embroidery motif Width × height height Colors Colors • mm • mm • (in) • (in) NB668 114 × 165 FQ331 84 × 63 (4.5 × 6.5) (3.3 × 2.5) FQ738 51 × 101 FQ434 100 ×...
  • Page 200 Overview Stitch Patterns Embroidery motif Width × Embroidery motif Width × height height Colors Colors • mm • mm • (in) • (in) 12443-03 120 × 161 12443-11 73 × 193 (4.7 × 6.4) (2.9 × 7.6) 133 × 167 12427-11 81 ×...

  • Page 201: Asia

    Overview Stitch Patterns Embroidery motif Width × Embroidery motif Width × height height Colors Colors • mm • mm • (in) • (in) NB039 97 × 127 FQ749 77 × 94 (3.8 × 5.0) (3.1 × 3.7) HG460 91 × 98 (3.6 ×...

  • Page 202: Sport

    Overview Stitch Patterns Embroidery motif Width × Embroidery motif Width × height height Colors Colors • mm • mm • (in) • (in) FB276 124 × 112 FB283 102 × 109 (4.9 × 4.4) (4.0 × 4.3) FB490 67 × 67 FB491 31 ×...
  • Page 203 Overview Stitch Patterns Embroidery motif Width × Embroidery motif Width × height height Colors Colors • mm • mm • (in) • (in) BE790607 79 × 74 BE790608 80 × 80 (3.1 × 2.9) (3.2 × 3.2) SP980 63 × 63 NB036 35 ×...

  • Page 204: Monograms In Pink

    Overview Stitch Patterns Monograms in pink Embroidery motif Width × Embroidery motif Width × height height Colors Colors • mm • mm • (in) • (in) BE790101 75 × 89 BE790102 73 × 89 (3.0 × 3.5) (2.9 × 3.5) BE790103 64 ×...
  • Page 205 Overview Stitch Patterns Embroidery motif Width × Embroidery motif Width × height height Colors Colors • mm • mm • (in) • (in) BE790113 88 × 90 BE790114 76 × 90 (3.5 × 3.6) (3.0 × 3.6) BE790115 74 × 89 BE790116 71 ×...

  • Page 206: Monograms In Blue

    Overview Stitch Patterns Monograms in blue Embroidery Design Width × Embroidery Design Width × height height Colors Colors • mm • mm • (in) • (in) BE790201 85 × 95 BE790202 79 × 95 (3.3 × 3.8) (3.1 × 3.8) BE790203 78 ×...
  • Page 207 Overview Stitch Patterns Embroidery Design Width × Embroidery Design Width × height height Colors Colors • mm • mm • (in) • (in) BE790213 99 × 101 BE790214 89 × 94 (3.9 × 4.0) (3.5 × 3.7) BE790215 88 × 95 BE790216 71 ×...

  • Page 208: Animals

    Overview Stitch Patterns Embroidery Design Width × Embroidery Design Width × height height Colors Colors • mm • mm • (in) • (in) BE790225 89 × 95 BE790226 59 × 96 (3.5 × 3.8) (2.3 × 3.8) Animals Embroidery motif Width ×...

  • Page 209: Designworks

    Overview Stitch Patterns Embroidery motif Width × Embroidery motif Width × height height Colors Colors • mm • mm • (in) • (in) WM785 84 × 103 WP217 93 × 78 (3.3 × 4.1) (3.7 × 3.1) WP244 136 × 172 WS610 127 ×...

  • Page 210: Projects

    (7.8 × 7.8) (4.7 × 1.5) BE700123 112 × 205 BE700124 141 ×134 (4.4 × 8.1) (5.6 × 5.3) Projects You can find the detailed embroidery instructions at www.bernina.com/7seriesdesigns. Embroidery Design Width × Embroidery Design Width × height height Colors Colors •...

  • Page 211: Charming Monograms

    Overview Stitch Patterns Charming Monograms Embroidery motif Width × Embroidery motif Width × height height Colors Colors • mm • mm • (in) • (in) 12587-01 58 × 89 12587-02 52 × 89 (2.3 × 3.5) (2.1 × 3.5) 12587-03 45 ×...
  • Page 212 Overview Stitch Patterns Embroidery motif Width × Embroidery motif Width × height height Colors Colors • mm • mm • (in) • (in) 12587-13 64 × 92 12587-14 63 × 90 (2.5 × 3.6) (2.5 × 3.6) 12587-15 44 × 90 12587-16 63 ×...

  • Page 213: Homedeco

    Overview Stitch Patterns Embroidery motif Width × Embroidery motif Width × height height Colors Colors • mm • mm • (in) • (in) 12587-53 67 × 22 12587-54 50 × 106 (2.7 × 0.9) (2.0 × 4.2) 12587-55 70 × 144 12587-56 49 ×...
  • Page 214 Overview Stitch Patterns Embroidery motif Width × Embroidery motif Width × height height Colors Colors • mm • mm • (in) • (in) 82011-28 133 × 99 82006-02 128 × 205 (5.3 × 3.9) (5.1 × 8.1) WP428 132 × 119 12576-05 189 ×...
  • Page 215 Overview Stitch Patterns Embroidery motif Width × Embroidery motif Width × height height Colors Colors • mm • mm • (in) • (in) 21027-01 123 × 122 21027-14 120 × 120 (4.8 × 4.8) (4.8 × 4.8) 21027-16 57 × 152 21027-17 57 ×...

  • Page 216: Index

    Attaching the Knee Lifter of the Free Hand System ....  33 Navigation ..............  25 Attaching the Module............  131 Fitting the Embroidery Needle ..........  133 Fitting the Stitch Plate ............  134 BERNINA Dual Feed...............   62 Foot Control .................   34 Activating/Deactivating ...........   63 Connecting ..............  32 Buttonholes ................   107 Free Point Positioning ............
  • Page 217 Index Using the Spool Net..............   35 Pintucks ................  102 Positioning of Grid Points............   151 Virtual positioning of the Embroidery Hoop ......  139 Power Cable .................   32 USA/Canada ..............  32 Practical Stitches ..............  82 Programming the Securing Stitches........  49 Quilting ................  119 Regulating the Speed...........
  • Page 218 BERNINA recommends threads from  BERNINA International AG | CH-8266 Steckborn Switzerland | www.bernina.com | © Copyright by BERNINA International AG 0359645.30A.04 2023-01 EN...

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