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Bernina 7 Series Manual

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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.
The BERNINA 7-series consists of three ultramodern sewing-/embroidery computers,
whose development not only focused the highest demands on technique and the ease
of use but also considered the design of the product. After all we sell our products to
creative people like you, who do not only appreciate high quality but also form and
design.
Enjoy the creative sewing, quilting and embroidering on your new BERNINA 750 QE
and keep informed about the various accessories at www.bernina.com. On our
homepage you will also find a lot of inspiring sewing instructions, to be downloaded for
free.
Our highly trained BERNINA dealers will provide you with more information on service
and maintenance offers.
I wish you lots of pleasure and many creative hours with your new BERNINA.
H.P. Ueltschi
Owner
BERNINA International AG
CH-8266 Steckborn
www.bernina.com
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  • Page 1 Our highly trained BERNINA dealers will provide you with more information on service and maintenance offers. I wish you lots of pleasure and many creative hours with your new BERNINA. H.P. Ueltschi Owner BERNINA International AG CH-8266 Steckborn www.bernina.com...
  • Page 2 9. Do not pull or push the fabric while stitching. This may deflect the needle, causing it to break. 10. Do not use bent needles. 11. Always use the original BERNINA stitch plate. The wrong stitch plate can cause needle breakage. 12. To disconnect, turn power switch to «0» (off), then remove the plug from the outlet.
  • Page 3 Safety Instructions SERVICING DOUBLE- Environmental Protection INSULATED PRODUCTS BERNINA is committed to the protection of the environment. We strive to minimize the environmental impact of our products by continuously In a double-insulated product two systems of insulation are improving product design and our technology of provided instead of grounding.
  • Page 4 Contents Sewing Contents Sewing Contents Sewing Safety Instructions Feed Dog lowered/ready to sew Feed Dog and Fabric Feed Environmental Protection Functions Key to Signs Overview «Function»-buttons sewing Glossary ⦁ «Start/Stop»-button Accessory ⦁ «Presser foot position»-button ⦁ Automatic thread cutter Standard Accessories ⦁...
  • Page 5 Contents Sewing Calibrating buttonhole foot No. 3A/Cleaning/ Blind hem Packing position Visible hem Reset/Delete user data Securing program ⦁ Reset settings Basting stitch ⦁ Delete user data Flat joining seam Information Height compensation of uneven layers ⦁ Language ⦁ Version Sewing corners ⦁...
  • Page 6 ⦁ Deactivating the BSR Sewing Function by using the «Start/Stop»-button ⦁ BSR Function deactivation BERNINA Dual Feed ⦁ Presser Feet Selection ⦁ Switching On BERNINA Dual Feed ⦁ Switching Off BERNINA Dual Feed Fabrics Alphabets Overview Alphabet ⦁ Lettering ⦁...
  • Page 7 Notes Notes Notes...
  • Page 8 Correcting abnormalities in stitch formation due to the fabric Fabric fold Folded edge of material BERNINA-Stitch-Regulator. Quilting with consistent stitch length within a certain speed Clear. Deleting settings or data Hook «Catches» the needle-thread loop, forming the stitch together with the lower thread...
  • Page 9 Accessory Accessory Standard Accessories 1 Presser foot lifter 2 Foot control 3 Soft Cover With Pocket 4 Accessory Box 5 Power cable 6 Slide-on table 7 3 spool discs 8 4 bobbins (one of them in the bobbin case) 9 Height compensation tool 10 Selection of needles 11 Seam guide, right 12 Seam ripper...
  • Page 10 3 No. 3A Automatic buttonhole foot with slide 4 No. 4D Zipper foot 5 No. 5 Blindstitch foot 6 No. 20C Open embroidery foot 7 No. 37D Patchwork foot 8 No. 42 BSR foot Visit www.bernina.com for more accessory information.
  • Page 11 Accessory Accessory box free standing ⦁ on the back of the box, pull both extensions out until they click into place Lay-out The box is equipped as standard with one large 1 and one small 2 drawer as well as a compartment for bobbin holders 5 and presser feet 7. ⦁...
  • Page 12 Overview sewing computer Overview sewing computer Front view Detail view...
  • Page 13 ⦁ «Home»-button 46 Darning hoop connection ⦁ 47 Special-accessories port «Setup»-button ⦁ 48 BSR-connection «Tutorial»-button ⦁ «Creative Consultant»- 49 BERNINA Dual Feed button ⦁ «Help»-button ⦁ «eco»-button ⦁ «clr»-button 20 «Needle position»-buttons 21 Stitch length knob 22 Stitch width knob...
  • Page 14 Important sewing information Important sewing information Thread Be sure to select the appropriate thread type and weight for the fabric. For a perfect sewing result, thread and fabric quality play an important role. It is recommended to use quality brands. Cotton threads ̶...
  • Page 15 Important sewing information Needles, threads Correct needle/Thread combination When sewing, the thread should travel smoothly down the long groove on the front of the needle. Too thin thread or too thick needle The thread has too much clearance in the long groove. Skipped stitches and damage to the thread can occur.
  • Page 16 Important sewing information Overview needles Universal Metafil 130/705 H/60-100 130/705 H-MET/75-80 or H-SUK/90-100 Normal point, slightly rounded Large eye For nearly all natural and synthetic Sewing with metallic threads fabrics (woven and knitted) Jersey/Stretch Cordonnet (Topstitching) 130/705 H-S, H-SES, H-SUK/70-90 130/705 H-N/80-100 Ball point Small ball point, long eye...
  • Page 17 Notes Notes...
  • Page 18 Sewing preparation Sewing preparation Power Switch/Power Cable 1 Power Switch The sewing computer is switched on («I») and off («0») with the power switch. the sewing computer is switched on 0 the sewing computer is switched off 2 Power plug socket 3 Foot control socket 4 PC-connection for embroidery software 5 USB-connection...
  • Page 19 Sewing preparation Sewing preparation Presser foot lifter Raising or lowering presser foot via FHS. Attaching the Free Hand System ⦁ insert into the opening 1 Raising and lowering the presser foot ⦁ with your knee push lever to the right ⦁...
  • Page 20 Sewing preparation Winding a bobbin ⦁ turn power switch to «I» (on) ⦁ place empty bobbin on spindle 1 ⦁ place foam pad on the spool pin ⦁ place thread on the spool pin ⦁ attach appropriate spool disc 2 ⦁...
  • Page 21 Sewing preparation Inserting a bobbin/Threading lower thread Removing the bobbin from the bobbin case ⦁ press the release lever at the bobbin case (see illustration «Changing bobbin case» on this page) ⦁ remove the bobbin case according to following description ⦁...
  • Page 22 Sewing preparation Threading the upper thread ⦁ raise the needle and presser foot ⦁ turn power switch to «0» (off) ⦁ place foam pad on the spool pin ⦁ place spool on pin so that the thread unwinds clockwise ⦁ attach appropriate spool disc ⦁...
  • Page 23 Sewing preparation Sewing preparation Threading the double needle Threading the first thread ⦁ raise the needle and the presser foot, remove the presser foot if necessary ⦁ turn power switch to «0» (off) ⦁ insert double needle ⦁ place foam pad on the spool pin ⦁...
  • Page 24 Sewing preparation Thread needle Position the needle by pressing the foot control once (1 stitch). ⦁ raise the needle ⦁ lower the presser foot ⦁ turn power switch to «0» (off) ⦁ hold thread to the left and back ⦁ press lever 1 down and hold it ⦁...
  • Page 25 Sewing preparation Stitch plate Markings on the stitch plate ̶ the stitch plate is marked with vertical, horizontal and diagonal lines in mm and inches ̶ the lines help to guide the fabric for sewing seams and precise topstitching, etc. ̶...
  • Page 26 Basic settings are applied automatically when a stitch pattern or program is selected. The upper thread tension is set optimally at the BERNINA factory and the sewing computer has been tested. Metrosene-/Seralon thread size 100/2 (Company Mettler, Switzerland) is used for upper and lower thread.
  • Page 27 Sewing preparation Altering presser foot pressure ⦁ touch «i»-icon ⦁ touch «presser foot pressure»-icon ► presser foot pressure scale is displayed ⦁ turn stitch width or stitch length knob to the left or to the right ► presser foot pressure is increased or decreased ►...
  • Page 28 Sewing preparation Sewing preparation Feed Dog and Fabric Feed With each stitch the feed dog moves forward by one step. The length of this step is determined by the stitch length selected. With an extremely short stitch length, the steps are also very short. The fabric moves away from the foot quite slowly, even at full sewing speed.
  • Page 29 Notes Notes...
  • Page 30 Functions Functions Functions Overview «Function»-buttons sewing «Start/Stop»-button «Needle stop»-button ⦁ ̶ starts and stops the sewing computer when touch button ► operating it with or without foot control the needle is raised or lowered in the same ̶ starts and stops the BSR-Function if the BSR way as by sinking the heel back on the foot foot is attached and activated control...
  • Page 31 Functions Stitch width and Stitch length Knobs (Multifunction) ̶ to adjust stitch width or stitch length ̶ to alter thread tension ̶ to set the buttonhole slit width or the button size ̶ to adjust the balance ̶ various alterations in the setup program ̶...
  • Page 32 Display Display Overview Main Display System settings 1 Home 2 Setup Program 3 Tutorial 4 Creative consultant 5 Help 6 ECO 7 Clear settings Menu Selection 8 Practical stitches 9 Decorative stitches 10 Alphabets 11 Buttonholes 12 Personal program/Memory 13 Stitch selection by number...
  • Page 33 Display Selection 14 Single and combi mode 15 Scroll up/down Stitch Pattern selection 16 Stitch pattern selections Stitch Pattern Display 17 Display of the stitch pattern selected 18 Information...
  • Page 34 Functions - Display Functions - Display Overview Sewing functions ⦁ touch «i»-icon ► «Function»-display appears Functions 1 Needle stop up/down 2 Pattern begin 3 Securing function 4 Pattern repeat 5 To alter pattern length/stitch density 6 Upper thread tension 7 Needle position 8 Mirror Image (Left/Right) 9 Save stitch setting 10 Security program...
  • Page 35 Functions - Display Altering stitch density Certain decorative stitches (e.g. No. 401) allow an alteration of the stitch density. The set stitch pattern length will not be affected. ⦁ touch arrow icon «up» ► the stitch density is reduced in 0.05mm steps ►...
  • Page 36 Functions - Display Overview Functions buttonholes ⦁ touch «Buttonhole»-button ⦁ select the buttonhole ⦁ touch «i»-icon Altering the buttonhole 1 Programs the buttonhole length 2 Buttonhole length direct entry 3 Manual buttonhole 4 Stitch counter buttonhole 5 Securing function 6 Buttonhole slit width 7 Balance 8 Upper thread tension 9 Security program...
  • Page 37 Functions - Display Functions - Display Buttonhole slit width Presser foot indicator ⦁ ⦁ set the buttonhole slit width to between 0.1mm and touch icon ► 2.0mm using the stitch width or the stitch length the recommended presser foot is displayed ►...
  • Page 38 Functions - Display Overview Functions Alphabets ⦁ touch «Alphabet»-button ⦁ select Alphabet ⦁ touch «i»-icon Altering Alphabet 1 Securing function 2 Pattern repeat 3 To alter pattern length 4 Thread tension 5 Needle position 6 Mirror image (Left/Right) 7 Save stitch setting 8 Security program 9 Mirror image down/up 10 Clear saved setting to default...
  • Page 39 Functions - Display Needle position Mirror image (Up/Down) ⦁ move the needle to the left or to the right using the The sewing computer sews the stitch pattern mirrored, arrow icons left/right or the finger up/down referring to the sewing direction. ⦁...
  • Page 40 Functions - Display Overview Functions Combi mode ⦁ touch «Combi mode»-icon ⦁ select stitch pattern ⦁ touch «i»-icon Combi mode 1 Deleting 2 Editing combinations at cursor position 3 Altering the pattern length 4 Upper thread tension 5 Altering the needle position 6 Mirror image (Left/Right) 7 To edit the whole combination 8 Security program...
  • Page 41 Functions - Display Functions - Display Editing the whole combination Presser foot indicator ⦁ ⦁ touch icon touch icon ► ► Display appears shows the recommended presser foot ► the active Display shows the optional presser feet Security program for the selected stitch ⦁...
  • Page 42 Functions - Display ⦁ touch «Combi mode»-icon ⦁ select the stitch pattern ⦁ touch «i»-icon ⦁ touch «Cursor position»-icon Functions 1 Combination subdivider (1) 2 Combination subdivider (2) 3 Securing Combination subdivider (1) ̶ each combination or memory folder can be subdivided into several parts ̶...
  • Page 43 Functions - Display ⦁ touch «Combi mode»-icon ⦁ select stitch pattern ⦁ touch «i»-icon ⦁ touch «Edit whole combination»-icon Functions 1 Deleting 2 Mirror Image (Left/Right) 3 Combination repeat Deleting Deletes the whole combination. Mirror image (Left/Right) The sewing computer sews the whole combination mirrored, left/right referring to the sewing direction.
  • Page 44 Setup Program Setup Program Overview «Setup»-display The Setup Program enables an individual adjustment of the Display surface and the settings according to your personal requirements. After setting the sewing computer to your personal requirements, all changes made in the Setup Program are saved, even when the sewing computer is switched off.
  • Page 45 Setup Program Setup Program Touch the yellow-framed icon to reset to basic setting. Changing Display settings ⦁ touch «Display setting»-icon Brightness ⦁ move the round knob in the Display to the left/right using the finger or ⦁ turn the stitch width knob ►...
  • Page 46 Setup Program Selecting the Display color ⦁ touch «Display color»-icon ⦁ select the desired display color Sewing settings ⦁ touch «Sewing setting»-icon Sewing speed ⦁ move the round knob in the Display to the left/right using the finger or ⦁ turn the stitch width knob ►...
  • Page 47 Setup Program Automatic thread cutter and securing stitches ̶ the number and type of the securing stitches before the thread is cut can be programmed ̶ standard = no securing stitches programmed ⦁ touch function 5 for securing stitches in place or function 6 for forward securing stitches ⦁...
  • Page 48 Setup Program Adjusting embroidery settings ⦁ touch «Embroidery settings»-icon The settings for embroidery speed and the upper thread tension can be adjusted in the same way like the settings for sewing. (see page 46) ⦁ touch icon 1 ► when changing the thread color the automatic cut of the thread is activated or deactivated ⦁...
  • Page 49 Setup Program Display Calibration The Display calibration can be opened as follows: ⦁ turn off the sewing-/embroidery computer ⦁ touch the two needle positioning buttons on the front panel and keep them pressed ⦁ turn on the sewing-/embroidery computer and release the buttons as soon as the Display appears ⦁...
  • Page 50 ► the winding speed is changed Update Do not remove the BERNINA USB stick until there is a message which indicates the end of the update. ⦁ insert BERNINA USB stick with the new software version ⦁...
  • Page 51 Setup Program Setup Program ► if the update cannot be started or if there are problems during the update process, an error message appears If the data and the settings aren't on the sewing computer anymore after the update: ⦁ touch icon 3 ►...
  • Page 52 Setup Program ⦁ touch «Packing position»-icon The embroidery module must be connected with the sewing computer. ► the embroidery arm of the embroidery module moves to packing position The embroidery arm of the embroidery module must not be moved manually. By means of this function the embroidery module can be stored in the original box.
  • Page 53 Setup Program Choose from following options: 6 Sewing «Personal program» 7 Embroidery «My Designs» 8 Embroidery «Memory stick» (the Memory stick must be inserted in the sewing computer) ⦁ touch the icon, whose data should be deleted ⦁ confirm with ►...
  • Page 54 ⦁ touch icon Service data The service data of the present condition of the sewing-/embroidery computer can be saved on a memory stick and sent to the BERNINA-dealer: ⦁ insert memory stick to sewing-/embroidery computer ⦁ touch «LOG»-icon ►...
  • Page 55 Tutorial Tutorial Overview Tutorial The tutorial provides information and explanations about the different areas of sewing. ⦁ touch «Tutorial»-button ► «Tutorial»-display appears 1 Threading 2 Needles 3 Presser foot 4 BSR 5 Sewing techniques 6 Quilting 7 Buttonholes 8 Embroidery 9 Free Hand System (FHS) 10 Miscellaneous 11 Troubleshooting...
  • Page 56 Tutorial ► information on the desired topic is shown ⦁ scroll through the topics using the knobs or the finger ⦁ touch «Next» ► the next page appears ⦁ touch «Back» ► the previous page appears ⦁ touch ► the «Tutorial»-display closes ►...
  • Page 57 Creative consultant Creative consultant Overview Creative consultant The creative consultant provides information and help with various sewing techniques. After selecting the fabric and the desired sewing technique suggestions for suitable needles, presser feet etc. are displayed. ► presser foot pressure and upper thread tension are set automatically ⦁...
  • Page 58 Help program Help program The Help program provides information about individual stitch patterns and function icons in the Display. ⦁ touch «Help program»-button ⦁ select the desired stitch pattern or the desired function Stitch patterns The Display shows the following information: ►...
  • Page 59 Balance Practical and decorative stitches The sewing computer is tested and optimally set before it leaves the BERNINA factory. Different fabrics, threads and stabilizers can affect programmed stitches so that they are not sewn out properly. These effects can be corrected with the electronic Balance so that the stitch formation can be adjusted where necessary to suit the material.
  • Page 60 eco description When work is interrupted for longer periods, the sewing-/embroidery computer can be put into energy-saving mode. Activating eco ⦁ touch «eco»-button ► the Display gets dark ► power consumption is reduced and the sewing light turned off The energy-saving mode also acts as a child safety feature. The Display is inactive and the sewing-/embroidery computer cannot be started.
  • Page 61 Notes Notes...
  • Page 62 Practical stitches Practical stitches Overview Practical stitches ⦁ touch «Practical stitch»-button ► the practical stitches are visible in the Display ⦁ further practical stitches are visible by scrolling Straight stitch Honeycomb stitch For non-elastic materials; all straight stitch work, For all types of jersey and smooth materials; visible such as seams, topstitching, sewing zippers seams in lingerie, clothing, linen, mending etc.
  • Page 63 Practical stitches Practical stitches Universal stitch Reinforced darning program For firm fabrics such as felt and leather; flat joining Automatic darning of firm materials seams, visible seams, attaching elastic, decorative seams Sewn out zig-zag Bartack program Edge finishing and reinforcing, attaching elastic, Reinforcing pocket openings, sewing belt loops etc.
  • Page 64 Practical stitches Stitch pattern selection Selecting stitch pattern ⦁ select the desired main category 1-5 1 Practical stitches 2 Decorative stitches 3 Alphabets 4 Buttonholes 5 Personal program/Memory ► the available stitch patterns are visible in the Display portion 6 ⦁...
  • Page 65 Practical stitches Practical stitches Customizing stitch pattern individually According to material and purpose a stitch pattern can be altered individually. The alterations described here are applicable for all practical and many decorative stitches. The personal memory is unlimited; it can hold as many stitch alterations as needed: ̶...
  • Page 66 Practical stitches Practical stitches Personal memory permanent The basic settings programmed by BERNINA can be altered and saved and remain active even when the sewing computer is switched off. Altering basic settings ⦁ select stitch pattern, e.g. zig-zag ⦁ alter stitch width and stitch length via the knobs Saving alterations ⦁...
  • Page 67 Practical stitches Altering stitch width and stitch length ⦁ turn the knobs or ⦁ touch stitch width or stitch length Display ⦁ touch the arrow icons in the respective Display or ⦁ move the round knob in the Display using the finger Can be altered while sewing.
  • Page 68 Practical stitches Examples of application Practical stitches Straight stitch Reverse pattern foot No. 1C/1D Straight stitch No. 1 After turning on the sewing computer the straight stitch will appear. ► the needle is up Application Suitable for all fabrics. Adjust the stitch length to suit the fabric E.
  • Page 69 Practical stitches Triple Zig-Zag Reverse pattern foot No. 1C/1D Triple zig-zag No. 7 In firm materials, particularly for denim, deckchair covers, awnings. Seams on often washed items. Finish raw edges first. Use Jeans needle for very firm materials.
  • Page 70 Practical stitches Zipper Zipper foot No. 4D Straight stitch No. 1 Preparation ⦁ close seam to the zipper beginning ⦁ sew securing stitches ⦁ baste seam closed and clean ⦁ finish the seam allowance ⦁ iron the seam ⦁ open the zipper ⦁...
  • Page 71 Practical stitches Practical stitches Manual darning Darning foot No. 9 (optional accessory) Straight stitch No. 1 Holes or worn areas «Replacing» threads along the lengthside and crosswise in every material. Preparation ⦁ lower the feed dog ⦁ attach the Slide-on table ⦁...
  • Page 72 Practical stitches Automatic darning Reverse pattern foot No. 1C Buttonhole foot No. 3A Darning program No. 22 Quick darning of holes or worn areas Replaces threads along the lengthwise grain in all materials. Preparation ⦁ hoop light weight materials in a round embroidery hoop (optional accessory) ►...
  • Page 73 Practical stitches Reinforced darning, automatic Buttonhole foot No. 3A Darning program No. 23 Quick darning of holes or worn areas Replaces threads along the lengthwise grain in all materials. Preparation ⦁ hoop light weight materials in a round embroidery hoop (optional accessory) ►...
  • Page 74 Practical stitches Practical stitches Double overlock Reverse pattern foot No. 1C Overlock foot No. 2A (optional accessory) Double overlock No. 10 Closed seam Double overlock seam in loose knits and cross seams in knits and jerseys. Knits and jersey ̶ use a new Jersey needle to prevent damaging the loops ̶...
  • Page 75 Practical stitches Practical stitches Top stitching edges Blindstitch foot No. 5 Reverse pattern foot No. 1C Edge stitch foot No. 10/10C/10D (optional accessory) Straight stitch No. 1 Narrow edgestitching Outer edges ⦁ place edge of fold left against the guide on the blindstitch foot ⦁...
  • Page 76 Practical stitches Practical stitches Blind hem Blindstitch foot No. 5 Blindstitch No. 9 For invisible hems in medium to heavy weight cotton, wool and blended materials. Preparation ⦁ finish the raw edges ⦁ fold the hem and baste or pin in place ⦁...
  • Page 77 Practical stitches Practical stitches Securing program Reverse pattern foot No. 1C Securing program No. 5 ̶ for all fabrics ̶ secures beginning and end of seam Sewing long seams with straight stitch Even securing by defined stitch count. Beginning to sew ⦁...
  • Page 78 Practical stitches Practical stitches Flat joining seam Reverse pattern foot No. 1C Stretch overlock No. 13 Ideal for fluffy or thick materials such as terry cloth, felt and leather etc. Sewing ⦁ overlap fabric edges ⦁ sew along the fabric edge ⦁...
  • Page 79 Practical stitches Practical stitches Height compensation of uneven layers The feed dog works accurately when the foot is level. If the foot is at an angle, e.g. when sewing over thick to thin or vice-versa, the feed dog cannot grip and feed the fabric. The fabric might jam. To solve this problem, place one, two or three compensating plates as required behind the needle under the presser foot to level it.
  • Page 80 Buttonholes Buttonholes Overview Buttonholes Buttonholes are not only practical closures, they can also be used as a decorative effect. All buttonholes can be programmed and sewn in different ways. ⦁ touch «Buttonhole»-button ⦁ scroll to see more buttonholes Standard buttonhole Straight-stitch buttonhole For light to medium weight fabrics;...
  • Page 81 Buttonholes Buttonholes Important information Marking the length of manual buttonholes ⦁ mark the buttonhole length in the desired position ⦁ use buttonhole foot No. 3C (optional accessory) Marking the length of automatic buttonholes ⦁ mark the length of just one buttonhole ►...
  • Page 82 Buttonholes Stabilizer ̶ interfacing provides durability and stability to the buttonhole ̶ choose the interfacing according to the material being used ̶ when using thick or fluffy materials an embroidery stabilizer can be used ► therefore the fabric feeds better...
  • Page 83 Buttonholes Buttonholes Cords Generally ̶ cords reinforce buttonholes and enhance their appearance ⦁ position the work accordingly Ideal cords ̶ Perle cotton No. 8 ̶ strong hand-sewing thread ̶ fine crochet yarn Cord with the automatic buttonhole foot No. 3A ⦁...
  • Page 84 Buttonholes Buttonholes Altering the balance ⦁ touch «i»-icon ⦁ touch «Balance»-icon Balance with direct entry length buttonholes The balance alterations have the same effect on both beads. Balance with direct entry length keyhole or round buttonholes The balance alterations have the same effect on both beads. The keyhole or eye is balanced as follows: ⦁...
  • Page 85 Buttonholes Programming Buttonholes Standard and stretch buttonhole with auto-length, automatically Buttonhole foot No. 3A The lens on the automatic buttonhole foot No. 3A automatically registers the length of the buttonhole for exact duplication. For buttonholes of 4-31mm, depending on the buttonhole type. The slide foot must lie perfectly flat on the fabric! If the slide foot rests on a seam allowance, the length cannot be measured accurately.
  • Page 86 Buttonholes Automatic with direct legth entry Buttonhole foot No. 3A Programming the buttonhole length Buttonholes can be sewn to a specific length with the buttonhole foot No. 3A. Buttonhole length = cutting length in mm. ⦁ select the desired buttonhole ⦁...
  • Page 87 Buttonholes Automatic round and keyhole buttonhole Buttonhole foot No. 3A The slide foot must lie perfectly flat on the fabric! If the slide foot rests on a seam allowance, the length cannot be measured accurately. Automatic round and keyhole buttonhole No. 54, 56, 57 Programming buttonholes ⦁...
  • Page 88 Buttonholes Buttonholes Heirloom Buttonhole Buttonhole foot No. 3A Heirloom buttonhole No. 63 Programming the buttonhole ⦁ sew first bead forward ⦁ stop the sewing computer ⦁ press «Quick reverse»-button ► «auto» and the programmed length (in mm) appears in the Display ►...
  • Page 89 Buttonholes Buttonholes Buttonhole in long term memory ⦁ touch «Memory»-button Programming the buttonhole ⦁ touch «Save»-icon 1 ► the «Save»-display appears ⦁ touch «Save»-icon ► the buttonhole is now saved in long term memory ⦁ touch «Memory»-button Selecting a saved buttonhole ⦁...
  • Page 90 Buttonholes Buttonholes Altering saved buttonhole ⦁ touch «i»-icon ⦁ touch «Direct entry length»-icon ⦁ alter the length of the saved buttonhole ⦁ touch «Back»-icon twice ⦁ reprogram the buttonhole as described ⦁ touch «Memory»-button Deleting a saved buttonhole ⦁ touch «Delete»-icon 1 ►...
  • Page 91 Buttonholes Buttonholes 7- or 5-step-buttonhole, manually Buttonhole foot No. 3C (optional accessory) ⦁ select the desired buttonhole ⦁ touch «i»-icon ⦁ touch «man»-icon The length of the beads is manually determinded when sewing. Bartack, eye and securing stitches are pre-programmed. The individual steps can also be selected by scrolling, by using the arrow icons or by touching the «Quick reverse»-button.
  • Page 92 Button sew-on program Button sew-on program ⦁ touch «Buttonhole«-button ⦁ touch «Button sew-on program»-icon Darning foot No. 9 (optional accessory) Button sew-on foot No. 18 (optional accessory) Button sew-on program No. 60 For buttons with 2 and 4 holes. Preparation ⦁...
  • Page 93 Eyelet program Eyelet program ⦁ touch «Buttonhole»-button ⦁ touch «Eyelet program»-icon Reverse pattern foot No. 1C Open embroidery foot No. 20C Eyelet with small zig-zag No. 61 Straight stitch eyelet No. 62 Sewing eyelets ⦁ select eyelet ⦁ position fabric under the presser foot and sew eyelet program ►...
  • Page 94 Decorative stitches Decorative stitches Decorative stitches Overview Decorative stitches ⦁ touch «Decorative stitches»-button ► display shows an overview of the categories ⦁ select the desired category ► the desired category is activated ⦁ select the desired stitch pattern Application Depending on the type of material, simple or more complex decorative stitches should be selected to best suit the material.
  • Page 95 Decorative stitches Decorative stitches Examples of application Decorative stitches Cross Stitches Reverse pattern foot No. 1C/1D or Open embroidery foot No. 20C or 20D (optional accessory) Cross stitch ̶ cross stitching is a traditional technique, and extends the range of decorative stitches ̶...
  • Page 96 Decorative stitches Pintucks Pintuck feet (optional accessory) ̶ No. 30 (3 grooves) = 4mm double needle: for heavy weight materials ̶ No. 31 (5 grooves) = 3mm double needle: for heavy to medium weight materials ̶ No. 32 (7 grooves) = 2mm double needle: for light to medium weight materials ̶...
  • Page 97 Decorative stitches Decorative stitches Bobbin-Play sewing ATTENTION! For this application an accessory bobbin case is required as the tension will be adjusted. Free motion sewing The bobbin can be filled different thread material. For free-motion stitching to add texture. This method is similar to «normal» free-motion sewing, but is done on the wrong side of the fabric.
  • Page 98 Quilt stitches Quilt stitches Overview Quilt stitches Various stitch patterns are available which are used especially in quilting, for patchwork or for appliqué. ⦁ touch «Decorative stitch»-button ► display shows an overview of the categories Cat. 1300 = Quilt stitches ⦁...
  • Page 99 Quilt stitches Examples of application Quilt stitches Handlook quilt stitch 1346/1350 Reverse pattern foot No. 1C Handlook quilt stitch No. 1328, 1346, 1347, 1348, 1350 Suitable for all fabrics and work which should look «hand sewn». Thread ̶ Upper thread = Monofilament ̶...
  • Page 100 Quilt stitches Quilt stitches For free-motion quilting Darning foot No. 9 (optional accessory) Straight stitch No. 1 For free-motion quilting For all types of free motion quilting work. Preparation ⦁ pin top layer, batting and backing together, or baste if necessary ⦁...
  • Page 101 BSR (BERNINA Stitch Regulator) Quilting with BSR BSR-Function The BSR presser foot reacts to the movement of the fabric under the foot and controls the speed of the sewing computer up to the maximum speed possible. The following applies: the faster the fabric is moved, the higher the speed of the sewing computer.
  • Page 102 For an even sewing start (the first stitch) the foot control must be pressed and the fabric moved simultaneously. This also applies for sewing points and straight stitching within a round form. If the BSR function is deactivated and later re-activated without the sewing computer being switched off in between, the last selected BSR mode is active.
  • Page 103 Functions in the BSR mode Needle stop down (standard) ► the arrow points down on the «BSR»-display ► the sewing computer stops with needle down, when taking foot off foot control or when the «Start/Stop»-button is pressed Needle stop up ⦁...
  • Page 104 Beeper (audio signal) activation/deactivation ⦁ touch «Setup»-button ⦁ touch «Audio setting»-icon Selecting sound for BSR in the Setup Program ► one sound is set as default (active) ⦁ touch the icon 1 showing the loudspeaker for BSR ► the loudpseaker is highlighted in red ►...
  • Page 105 Activating the BSR Sewing Function 1. Option: BSR-Function via the foot control ⦁ plug in the foot control ⦁ press the foot control ► presser foot is lowered ⦁ press the foot control again ► BSR mode starts ► a red light appears on the presser foot ⦁...
  • Page 106 If an incorrect presser foot is attached, the sewing computer will not start with the dual feed engaged. An error message will appear. With the BERNINA Dual Feed the top and bottom layer of fabric are fed simultaneously, the even feeding enables perfect matching of striped and checkered patterns.
  • Page 107 BERNINA Dual Feed Fabrics Difficult-to-work-with fabrics (with a nap, slippery, sticky etc.): ̶ velvet, normally sewn with the grain ̶ towelling ̶ Jersey, especially when sewing it crosswise to knit ̶ fake fur or coated fake fur ̶ fleece-types of fabrics ̶...
  • Page 108 Alphabets Alphabets Alphabets Overview Alphabet Block-, Double Block-, Script and Quilt Text alphabet and Cyrillic can be sewn in two different sizes. Block-, Double Block-, Script-, Quilt Text alphabet and Cyrillic can also be sewn in lower case. Numbers and special characters are located at the end of the upper case.
  • Page 109 Alphabets Combining lettering Individual letters and rows of the same letter of the same alphabet are sewn in single mode. Letters for names, addresses, words, etc. are combined and sewn in combi mode. ⦁ touch «Combi mode»-icon ⦁ touch the icon with the desired letter ►...
  • Page 110 Alphabets Alphabet in combination with functions Select lower case ⦁ touch the «Upper/Lower case»-icon ► the lower case «a» is highlighted in black and jumps to the upper left corner of the icon ► the lower case is activated ⦁ touch the «Upper/Lower case»-icon again ►...
  • Page 111 Personal program Personal program Creating a Personal Display Use the Personal program to create a file with stitches you use most for a special project. Stitch patterns as well as their alterations are saved in the Personal program. The following alterations can be saved: ̶...
  • Page 112 Personal program ⦁ touch «Save»-icon 3 ► the altered zig-zag is saved ► the Display closes Programming/Saving second stitch pattern ⦁ touch «Buttonhole»-button ⦁ select standard buttonhole No. 51 ⦁ save the stitch pattern as desribed above ⦁ save any other stitch pattern in the same way Stitch pattern selection in the Personal program ⦁...
  • Page 113 Personal program Alterting/Overwriting stitch patterns Selecting stitch pattern ⦁ touch «Personal program»-button 1 ⦁ select zig-zag ⦁ make alterations ► stitch width and stitch length are altered (yellow numbers) ⦁ touch «Personal program»-button ⦁ touch «Save»-icon ⦁ select zig-zag 2 ⦁...
  • Page 114 Personal program Deleting stitch patterns Selecting stitch pattern ⦁ touch «Personal program»-button ⦁ touch «Delete»-icon 1 ⦁ select the stitch pattern to be deleted ⦁ confirm with ► stitch pattern is deleted ► the remaining stitch patterns are moved by one position...
  • Page 115 Combi mode Combi mode Combi mode The sewing-/embroidery computer has a memory system where both, the sewing and embroidery memories are saved. In the sewing memory stitch patterns, lettering and numbers can be combined and saved. In the sewing memory each «Drawer» can store a maximum of 70 stitch patterns as long as there is sufficient free space (capacity) available.
  • Page 116 Combi mode Deleting Stitch Patterns Deleting individual stitches ⦁ touch the «Delete»-icon ► stitch pattern above the cursor are deleted ⦁ touch the «Delete»-icon as many times until the stitch altering area is empty Deleting entire combination ⦁ touch «i»-icon ⦁...
  • Page 117 Combi mode Combi mode Correcting a stitch pattern combination Inserting a stitch pattern ⦁ select the desired position in the combination ⦁ select the new stitch pattern ► the new stitch pattern is inserted below the selected stitch pattern To insert a stitch pattern at the beginning of a combination the cursor must be positioned above the first stitch pattern.
  • Page 118 Combi mode Mirroring complete combinations ⦁ touch «i»-icon ⦁ touch «Edit complete combination»-icon ⦁ touch «Mirror image»-icon ► the complete combination is mirrored ⦁ touch «Back»-icon twice Combination subdivider 1 ⦁ touch «i»-icon ⦁ touch «Edit combination at cursor position»-icon ⦁...
  • Page 119 Combi mode Combi mode Stitch pattern combination Overwriting ⦁ program a new stitch combination ⦁ touch «Memory»-button ⦁ touch «Save»-icon ⦁ select the drawer to be overwritten (e.g. 3) ⦁ confirm with Touch to cancel the overwriting procedure. Deleting ⦁ touch «Memory»-button ⦁...
  • Page 120 Notes Notes...

  • Page 121: Table Of Contents

    Selecting alphabet ⦁ Scaling/Sizing motifs Entering/Correcting lettering ⦁ Deleting lettering Different stitch types ⦁ Corrections ⦁ Underlay stitches BERNINA motifs ⦁ Satin stitch ⦁ Step stitch My Designs ⦁ Connecting Stitches Motifs in combination with functions Preparing for embroidery Move motif...

  • Page 122: Contents Embroidery

    Contents Embroidery Contents Embroidery Embroidering using the «Start/Stop»-button on the headframe ⦁ Interrupting the process ⦁ Completing the color ⦁ Changing color ⦁ «Embroidery»-display Embroidering with foot control ⦁ Interrupting with the foot control ⦁ Completing the color ⦁ Changing color ⦁...

  • Page 123: Accessory

    Accessory Accessory Standard Accessories 1 Embroidery hoop oval, 145x255mm 2 Embroidery template for embroidery hoop, oval VAR 00 3 Embroidery hoop medium, 100x130 mm 4 Embroidery template for medium embroidery hoop 5 Straight-/CutWork stitch plate 6 Embroidery hoop small, 72x50mm 7 Embroidery template for embroidery hoop small, blue 8 USB connecting cable...

  • Page 124: Embroidery Module

    Preparation Preparation Embroidery module Detail view 1 Embroidery arm 2 Sewing computer guide rails 3 Bracket for attaching embroidery hoop 4 Connection to the sewing computer 5 Connection for embroidery module...

  • Page 125: Important Embroidery Information

    Important embroidery information Important embroidery information Embroidery threads A good quality thread is essential for embroidery to avoid poor stitch quality, thread breakage, etc. Embroidery is particularly effective if you use 40wt glossy rayon or polyester embroidery threads as upper threads. They are available in a wide range of colors for beautiful embroidery.

  • Page 126: Choosing The Embroidery Motif

    Scaling/Sizing motifs Motifs can be scaled/sized using the on-screen icons or with the BERNINA Embroidery Software on the PC. Increasing/decreasing in a range of +/- 20 % provides the best results.

  • Page 127: Different Stitch Types

    Important embroidery information Different stitch types Underlay stitches Underlay stitches are the foundation of a motif and are used to stabilize the base material and hold it in shape. They also prevent the covering stitches of the motif from sinking into the knit or the nap of the material. Satin stitch The needle moves left to right and vice versa.

  • Page 128: Preparing For Embroidery

    Preparing for embroidery Preparing for embroidery Preparing for embroidery Attaching the Module ATTENTION! The slide-on table must not be attached while the embroidery module is being attached or removed. When attaching the embroidery module ensure that all the units are on the same even surface. The embroidery computer may run at high speeds when embroidering.

  • Page 129: Embroidery Foot/Embroidery Needle

    Preparing for embroidery Preparing for embroidery Embroidery foot/Embroidery needle Embroidery needle Embroidery needles (130/705 H-SUK) provide a larger eye and are slightly rounded. This avoids thread abrasion when using Rayon- and cotton embroidery thread. ̶ use SUK-needles ̶ depending on the embroidery thread use a size No. 70-SUK to No. 90-SUK needle ̶...

  • Page 130: Embroidery Hoop

    ⦁ attach the embroidery template holder ⦁ place the template in the inner hoop, so the BERNINA logo is at the front edge (by the arrows) and can be read ► in this position the embroidery template clicks into the inner hoop Hooping the material ⦁...

  • Page 131: Stabilizer

    Stabilizer Stabilizer Stabilizer Stabilizers Tear-away stabilizers ̶ excess is easily torn away ̶ one or more layers can be used ̶ available in different weights ̶ for more stability, apply to the wrong side of the material with temporary adhesive spray before hooping ̶...

  • Page 132: Iron-On Interfacing

    Stabilizer Stabilizer Iron-on interfacing Iron-on interfacings are available in a variety of weights. Iron-on interfacings should be selected to suit the material being used. Use an iron-on interfacing which is easily removable from the material. ⦁ iron-on interfacings are pressed (fused) to the wrong side of the material Application: To provide body and shape for materials onto which motifs will be placed, use in conjunction with appropriate stabilizer.

  • Page 133: Functions

    Functions Functions Functions Overview «Function»-buttons embroidery computer «Start/Stop»-button Press the button to start or stop the embroidery computer. «Presser foot position»-button ⦁ press the button ► the presser foot is lowered a bit and lifted again for easy positioning of the material ►...

  • Page 134: Overview Display

    Overview Display Overview Display Entry to Embroidery mode ⦁ press «Home»-button Embroidery mode ⦁ touch «Embroidery mode»-icon 2 ► the «Embroidery»-display appears Sewing mode ⦁ press «Sewing mode»-icon 1 ► the «Sewing»-display appears Embroidery computer To select embroidery motifs from the folders «Alphabets», «Motifs», or «My Designs».

  • Page 135: Embroidery Alphabet

    Overview Display Overview Display Embroidery Alphabet ⦁ touch «Alphabet»-icon ⦁ select desired alphabet Return to selection menu Back to the «Selection»-display.

  • Page 136: Bernina Motif

    Overview Display Overview Display BERNINA motif ⦁ touch «Embroidery motif»-icon ⦁ select desired embroidery motif folder My Design ⦁ touch «My Design»-icon ⦁ touch the desired motif...

  • Page 137: Embroidery Motif From Usb-Stick (Optional Accessory)

    Overview Display Overview Display Embroidery motif from USB-Stick (optional accessory) ⦁ insert USB-Stick ⦁ touch «USB-Stick»-icon ⦁ touch the desired motif...

  • Page 138: Edit"-Display

    Overview Display «Edit»-display 1 Selection 2 Edit 3 Color Numbers 4 Embroidery Menu Overview «Edit»-display ⦁ select alphabet or motif ⦁ touch «i»-icon Some functions feature tips for the operating of the stitch width and stitch length knobs. Functions 1 Moving the view of the motif within the hoop 2 Zoom plus 3 Zoom minus 4 Move motif...
  • Page 139 Overview Display Overview Display Moving the motif Deleting motif Display of the alteration in 1/10mm. Active embroidery motif is deleted. ⦁ turn stitch width knob ► the motif is moved in sideways (horizontally) ⦁ turn stitch length knob ► the motif is moved lengthwise (vertically) ⦁...
  • Page 140 Overview Display Overview Display ⦁ touch «Hoop size»-icon Functions 1 Select Hoop Menu 2 Move hoop to back 3 Parking the module 4 Motif center 5 Virtual positioning Select hoop menu ► the optimal hoop for the motif selected is displayed ⦁...
  • Page 141 Notes Notes Notes...

  • Page 142: Overview Embroidery Menu

    Overview Display Overview Embroidery menu ⦁ press «Embroidery menu»-button With some functions the instruction to use the knobs appears. Functions 1 Presser foot indicator 2 Security program 3 Color information 4 Upper thread tension 5 Selection 6 Thread breakage 7 Edit 8 Cut jump stitches 9 Color numbers 10 Single/Multi-Color motif...
  • Page 143 Overview Display Upper thread tension Embroidery menu»/«Start/Stop Altering Upper thread tension. The alternating blinking symbols indicate: ► ► the respective value is visible in the icon the «Embroidery»-display is opened ► the embroidery computer is ready to embroider Selection The embroidery computer must be started by pressing ⦁...
  • Page 144 Overview Display Overview Display With some functions the instruction to use the knobs appears. Functions 1 Basting 2 Moving Hoop to Back 3 Moving hoop by using the knobs 4 Embroidery hoop movement Basting ⦁ touch the button ► the embroidery motif is outlined with a straight stitch ⦁...

  • Page 145: Overview Selection Menu

    Overview Display Overview Selection menu ⦁ press «Selection»-button Functions 1 New motif 2 Saving motif 3 Deleting motif New Motif ► the overview of the previous Display is opened (Alphabet, Motifs, My Designs) ⦁ select the desired motif Saving ► the «Save»-display is opened Deleting Motif ►...

  • Page 146: Overview Color Display

    Overview Display Overview Color Display ⦁ press «Color number»-button Changing the thread brand ► the Display showing different thread brands is opened...

  • Page 147: Embroidery Motifs

    Embroidery motifs Embroidery motifs Embroidery motifs Selecting an embroidery motif Various embroidery motifs from the «Alphabets», «Motifs» and «My Designs» files can be selected. Alphabets Selecting alphabet ⦁ touch «Alphabet»-icon ► the various alphabet types are visible in the Display ⦁...

  • Page 148: Bernina Motifs

    Embroidery motifs Embroidery motifs BERNINA motifs All BERNINA embroidery motifs can either be embroidered as-is, or changed using the various functions offered by the embroidery computer. ⦁ touch «Motif»-icon Motif overview The motifs are displayed in folders according to topics.

  • Page 149: Motifs In Combination With Functions

    Embroidery motifs Embroidery motifs Motifs in combination with functions To activate the functions touch the appropriate icon and make alterations with the stitch width and stitch length knobs. Move motif ⦁ touch «i»-icon ⦁ touch «Move motif»-icon ⦁ turn stitch width knob ►...

  • Page 150: Mirroring Motifs

    Embroidery motifs Mirroring motifs ⦁ touch «i»-icon ⦁ touch «Mirror image left/right»-icon ► the motif will be mirrored horizontally ⦁ touch «Mirror image down/up»-icon ► the motif will be mirrored vertically Motif Center ⦁ touch «Select hoop»-icon ⦁ touch «Motif center»-icon ►...

  • Page 151: Absolute Embroidery Check

    Embroidery motifs Embroidery motifs Absolute embroidery check By using a blunt pen any position within the motif can be selected directly. ⦁ select and edit motif ⦁ attach the respective hoop The «Motif center» icon must be deactivated in order to utilize Absolute check. ⦁...

  • Page 152: Zoom

    Embroidery motifs Embroidery motifs Zoom ⦁ touch «i»-icon ⦁ touch «Zoom+»-icon 1-5x ► the view of the motif is enlarged by one step ⦁ touch «Zoom-»-icon 1-5x ► the enlarged view of the motif is scaled-down by one step Moving the Motif ⦁...

  • Page 153: Motif Colors

    Embroidery motifs Embroidery motifs Motif colors Changing motif colors ⦁ touch «Color number»-icon in the Display ⦁ scroll with the arrow icons, if necessary, until the color to be changed appears ⦁ select the color to be changed (e.g. 1) ⦁...

  • Page 154: Embroidering Motifs In One Color

    Embroidery motifs Embroidery motifs Embroidering motifs in one color ⦁ press «Embroidery menu»-button ⦁ touch «Single/Multi-Color Motif»-icon ► the function is activated ► the embroidery computer embroiders the complete motif and stops when finished Basting ⦁ press the «Embroidery menu»-button ⦁...

  • Page 155: Saving Motifs

    Embroidery motifs Saving Motifs Embroidery motifs from the embroidery computer, the USB stick or designs created in the BERNINA Embroidery Software can be altered in different ways, then saved. Embroidery motifs can either be saved in the embroidery computer memory or on an USB Stick.

  • Page 156: Stick

    ► the motif is saved on the stick Empty memory sticks are available as optional accessory at the BERNINA-dealer. Sticks of other brands are unlikely to be supported, especially sticks providing a large memory capacity.

  • Page 157: Overwriting Motifs

    Saved motifs in the memory or on an USB Stick can be overwritten directly by another motif. ⦁ select desired motif ⦁ insert BERNINA USB-Stick ⦁ press «Selection»-button ⦁ touch «Save»-icon The motif to be saved is displayed in a yellow frame.

  • Page 158: Deleting Saved Single Motif

    Embroidery motifs Embroidery motifs Deleting saved single motif ⦁ insert stick ⦁ touch «USB-Stick»-icon or ⦁ touch «Embroidery computer»-icon or ⦁ touch «My Design»-icon ► touch «Delete»-icon 1 ⦁ select the motif to be deleted ⦁ confirm with ► the motif is deleted Cancelling deleting ⦁...

  • Page 159: Deleting All Saved Motifs

    Embroidery motifs Embroidery motifs Deleting all saved motifs It is possible to delete the content of the folder «My Designs» or the Memory Stick all at once. ⦁ press «Setup»-button ⦁ touch «Reset»-icon ⦁ touch «Delete user data»-icon When embroidering there are two options to choose from: 1 My Designs 2 Memory Stick (the stick must be inserted) ⦁...

  • Page 160: Starting To Embroider Select Hoop

    Embroidery motifs Embroidery motifs Starting to embroider Select hoop ⦁ select motif ► the selected motif is displayed in the optimal (the smallest) hoop ► the «Select hoop»-icon displays the recommended hoop ⦁ attach the recommended hoop Attaching the embroidery hoop ⦁...

  • Page 161: Embroidery Menu

    Embroidery motifs Embroidery motifs Embroidery menu ⦁ embroidery menu is opened ► the motif is ready for embroidering Embroidering using the «Start/Stop»-button on the headframe ⦁ press the «Start/Stop»-button on the headframe, until the embroidery computer starts ► the embroidery computer sews approximately 7 stitches and stops automatically ►...

  • Page 162: Embroidering With Foot Control

    Embroidery motifs Embroidery motifs Embroidering with foot control When embroidering with the foot control always keep it depressed. ⦁ press the foot control ► the embroidery computer sews approximately 7 stitches and stops automatically ► a Display indicates that the thread end has to be cut after the start of embroidering ⦁...

  • Page 163: Thread Breakage When Embroidering

    Embroidery motifs Embroidery motifs Thread breakage when embroidering The upper or lower thread may occasionally run out or break when you are embroidering. When this happens, the embroidery computer stops automatically, provided that the thread and bobbin indicators are activated in the setup program.

  • Page 164: Cleaning

    Cleaning Cleaning ATTENTION! Disconnect plug from the socket before cleaning or lubricating! Never use alcohol, petrol, white spirit or any type of solvent to clean the sewing computer! Cleaning the Display and the sewing computer Wipe with a soft, damp cloth. Feed dog area Clean the sewing computer after every use - remove any lint from under the stitch plate and in the hook area.
  • Page 165 ⦁ remove the hook ⦁ fill as much BERNINA-oil into both oil depots so that the felts are damp ⦁ insert the hook ⦁ close hook race cover and fastening bracket, release bracket must engage ⦁...

  • Page 166: Troubleshooting

    ⦁ ̶ Upper thread too tight/too slack reduce/increase upper thread tension formation ⦁ ̶ Needle blunt or bent use new BERNINA quality needle ̶ Poor quality needle ⦁ use new BERNINA quality needle ̶ Poor quality thread ⦁ use quality thread (Isacord, Mettler, Gütermann etc.) ̶...
  • Page 167 Update error ⦁ ̶ USB stick is not recognized use a BERNINA USB stick ⦁ ̶ Update process is blocked (hourglass remove the stick and turn the sewing computer off and on stays on Display) again.
  • Page 168 Troubleshooting General Explanation Repair Messages ̶ Lower feed dog ⦁ press the «Feed dog»-button. The feed dog is lowered ⦁ ̶ Incorrect needle for the stitch plate check settings in securing program selected ⦁ ̶ Needle is not in the highest position turn handwheel ̶...
  • Page 169 BERNINA USB stick and do not remove during the update process ̶ New SW Version is not available on ⦁ save the new SW Version on the BERNINA USB stick and the stick start the update again ⦁ ̶ Update successful...
  • Page 170 ⦁ ̶ It is time for the regular maintenance. the sewing-/embroidery computer must be taken to an Please contact your BERNINA dealer authorised BERNINA dealer/servicing shop. The or your BERNINA service address announcement appears after completing the programmed service interval.

  • Page 171: Overview Stitch Patterns

    Stitch patterns Stitch patterns Overview Stitch patterns Practical stitches Buttonholes Decorative stitches Florals...
  • Page 172 Stitch patterns Cross stitches Satin stitches Ornamental stitches...

  • Page 173: Quilt Stitches

    Stitch patterns Stitch patterns Heirloom stitches Novelty Stitches Quilt stitches...

  • Page 174: Alphabets

    Stitch patterns Stitch patterns Alphabets Block Double-Block...
  • Page 175 Stitch patterns Script Quilting Text...
  • Page 176 Stitch patterns Stitch patterns Cyrillic Hiragana...

  • Page 177: Overview Motifs

    Motifs Overview Motifs Embellishment NB403 NB373 NB442 78.1mm 121.4mm 55.6mm NB481 NB749 NA959 123.4mm 126.5mm 75.6mm FB106 NB002 FQ870 128.1mm 59.3mm 122.1mm WS655 116.5mm...
  • Page 178 Motifs Quilting BD569 BD394 BD412 97.0mm 120.6mm 89.4mm BD513 BD514 BD553 63.5mm 63.5mm 113.8mm BD554 BD567 BD501 109.9mm 107.9mm 63.5mm BD502 61.5mm...
  • Page 179 Motifs Motifs Borders and Lace NX696 HG341 NX957 91.2mm 63.8mm 97.9mm FB461 NB520 HG177 121.7mm 26.3mm 50.0mm CM473 FB436 31.8mm 132.8mm...
  • Page 180 Motifs Children CK970 CK738 NB193 113.3mm 84.4mm 89.1mm CM193 CM220* CM362* 106.7mm 71.5mm 120.6mm CM376 CM348 CK511 100.3mm 119.0mm 76.2mm CK667 99.8mm * This design has special effects. For more information please go to www.bernina.com/7series...
  • Page 181 Motifs Motifs Seasons HG053 NB317 HE919 122.1mm 87.4mm 89.1mm HG319 CM426 CM287 88.6mm 90.4mm 45.8mm HG460 FQ749 91.8mm 77.6mm...
  • Page 182 Motifs Motifs Sports and Hobbies SR589 LT870 RC244 97.5mm 95.2mm 88.4mm SP980 SP989 SR067 63.3mm 101.6mm 87.5mm FB148 SR551 101.1mm 120.3mm...
  • Page 183 Motifs Animals CM142 FQ624 WP224 56.5mm 64.5mm 100.4mm WP192 WS610 LJ599 98.9mm 127.3mm 93.2mm WP325 FQ617 77.9mm 118.0mm...
  • Page 184 Motifs Motifs Flowers NB209 FQ722 FQ733 90.0mm 80.0mm 66.5mm FB492 FP814 FP246 86.8mm 88.0mm 65.6mm FQ562 FQ801 46.0mm 90.3mm...

  • Page 185: Alphabets

    Alphabets Alphabets Alphabets Swiss Block Anniversary Guinevere Drifter...
  • Page 186 ⦁ ⦁ Perfect Stitch Formation Thread tension ⦁ Selecting 108, 134 ⦁ Basting stitch 63, 77 Upper-/lower case lettering ⦁ With functions BERNINA Dual Transport 106-107 Altering ⦁ Bobbin case Audio settings ⦁ ⦁ Brightness Inserting/removing ⦁ Display settings ⦁...
  • Page 187 Index ⦁ Altering stitch length Combination 40-43 ⦁ Automatic 85-88 ⦁ Combination repeat ⦁ Automatic buttonhole foot No. 3A 10, 51, 85-88 ⦁ Combination subdivider (1) ⦁ Automatic round and keyhole buttonhole ⦁ Combination subdivider (2) ⦁ Balance ⦁ Deleting single stitch pattern ⦁...
  • Page 188 Altering proportionally 139, 149 ⦁ ⦁ Mirror image up/down Altering thread brand 146, 153 ⦁ Moving embroidery motif ⦁ By BERNINA 136, 148 ⦁ Moving the view of the motif within the ⦁ Check embroidery hoop ⦁ Colors ⦁ Overview ⦁...
  • Page 189 Manual buttonhole ⦁ Presser foot indicator ⦁ Presser foot pressure ⦁ Programming buttonhole length Fabric ⦁ Securing ⦁ ⦁ BERNINA Dual Transport Security program ⦁ Center determination ⦁ Stitch counter buttonhole ⦁ ⦁ Hooping Upper thread tension ⦁ Needle and thread 14-16 ⦁...
  • Page 190 Index Index ⦁ Mirror image (left/right) of whole combination Inserting the bobbin ⦁ Needle position ⦁ Permanent sewing in reverse ⦁ Presser foot indicator ⦁ Presser foot pressure Key to Signs ⦁ Securing ⦁ Security program Knob ⦁ ⦁ Spiegeln links/rechts/unten/oben 40, 41 Stitch length/-width 13, 31...
  • Page 191 Index Monitoring settings ⦁ Setup Display ⦁ Lower thread indicator ⦁ Sewing computer 12-13 ⦁ ⦁ Upper thread indicator Tutorial Motif colors ⦁ Altering thread brand ⦁ Embroidering single-colored Pattern begin ⦁ Reallocating Pattern repeat Moving the needle position PC-connection Personal memory Needle ⦁...
  • Page 192 Index Preparation ⦁ Slide-on table ⦁ Embroidery 128-132 ⦁ Stitch plate ⦁ Embroidery computer ⦁ Embroidery module Reset ⦁ Sewing computer 18-28 ⦁ Deleting user data ⦁ Reset to basic setting Presser foot ⦁ As guide Reset to basic setting ⦁...
  • Page 193 Index ⦁ Display settings Spool disc 9, 20, 22 ⦁ Embroidery settings ⦁ Spool pin Information 53-54 ⦁ Monitoring settings ⦁ Horizontal 13, 20, 22, 129 ⦁ Overview Display ⦁ Vertical 13, 19, 23 ⦁ Reset ⦁ Sewing light Stabilizer ⦁...
  • Page 194 Index ⦁ Needle ⦁ Presser foot Tension ⦁ Presser foot lifter (FHS) ⦁ Quilting Thread ⦁ Sewing techniques ⦁ Breakage 163, 166 ⦁ Thread/Threading ⦁ Breaks 99, 100, 163, 166 ⦁ Troubleshooting ⦁ Embroidery threads 15, 99, 125, 129 ⦁ Types of fabric Important sewing information 125-127...
  • Page 195 Notes Notes...
  • Page 196 Imprint Text Herbert Stolz/Susanne Ribi Graphics www.sculpt.ch Pictures Patrice Heilmann, CH-Winterthur Typesetting, Layout Susanne Ribi Copyright 2011 BERNINA International AG, CH-Steckborn 2012/05 en 034247.50.04...

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