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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL BERNINA 325...
  • Page 2 This is because we truly want you to enjoy the creative process to the fullest - after all, creativity is turning your ideas into something that makes you and others happy. With this in mind, I wish you many joyous moments with your BERNINA 325. Sincerely, yours Hanspeter Ueltschi...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    6.3 Buttonholes ............41 My BERNINA 6.4 Darning Program ..........42 6.5 Stitch Pattern Management ......43 1 Welcome to the World of BERNINA ....6.6 Stitch Pattern Combination ....... 43 2 Introduction ............7 Sewing Techniques ........... 46 2.1 Machine ............

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    ► work properly, have the machine checked If the LED lamp is damaged or defective, or repaired by your local BERNINA dealer. have the LED lamp checked or repaired at your local BERNINA dealer. Keep all ventilation openings of the ►...

  • Page 5: Appropriate Use

    To lubricate the machine, only use oil For activities in the needle area – such as ► ► recommended by BERNINA. threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the looper or changing Appropriate Use the presser foot – switch off the machine.

  • Page 6: General Information

    Double-Insulation or double-insulated. The symbol may also be marked on the product. Proper Use Your BERNINA machine is conceived and designed for private household use. It is intended for sewing fabrics Environmental Protection and other materials as described in this instruction manual.

  • Page 7: Explanation Of Symbols

        CAUTION Designates a low-risk hazard which can lead to minor or moderate injuries if not avoided.   NOTICE Designates a hazard which can lead to material damage if not avoided. Tips from the BERNINA sewing experts.

  • Page 8: My Bernina

    My BERNINA 1 Welcome to the World of BERNINA The purposes of your BERNINA 325 are sewing and BERNINA Blog quilting. Fine silk or satin fabrics as well as heavy linen, Sophisticated instructions, free sewing patterns fleece and denim fabrics can be sewn on this machine and embroidery designs as well as many new with no problem at all.

  • Page 9: Introduction

    My BERNINA 2 Introduction 2.1 Machine Front 1 Bobbin Cover   2 Thread Cutter   3 Thread Take-up Lever   4 Thread Guide, Winder   5 Thread Tensions Discs   6 Spool Holder Vertical   7 Bobbin Winding Unit with Thread Cutter   8 USB Port   9 Feed Dog Up/Down   Needle Area Bobbin Area 1 Stitch Plate   2 Feed Dog   3 Presser Foot Sole  ...
  • Page 10 My BERNINA 2 Introduction Back 1 Connection for Foot Control   2 Power Switch   3 Air Vents   4 Handwheel   5 Spool Pin, Horizontal   6 Thread Guide Eyelet   7 Thread Guide, Rear   8 Carry Handle   9 Presser Foot Lifter   10 Power Cable Connection   Controls 1 External Buttons above the Needle   2 Left Controls   3 Screen   4 Right Controls  ...
  • Page 11 My BERNINA 2 Introduction Function Buttons above the Needle Pattern End You can use the Pattern End   button to stop the machine automatically at the end of a stitch pattern or a stitch pattern combination. Needle position Up/Down You can use the Needle position Up/Down  ...

  • Page 12: Accessories

    My BERNINA 2 Introduction Clear Accessories Purpose By pressing the button Clear   , you can reset the following settings to the default values: Foot Control To start and stop the machine. To control the sewing speed. Sewing Mode Stitch Length and Stitch Width of the Selected...
  • Page 13 My BERNINA 2 Introduction Accessories Purpose Presser Foot Purpose Needle Assortment Reverse Pattern For practical and decorative For the most common sewing Sole #1 stitches. To sew forward and applications. in reverse. For materials such as corduroy, denim or wool. Brush...

  • Page 14: User Interface Overview

    My BERNINA 2 Introduction Modified values are marked in yellow. You can reset a 2.3 User Interface Overview modified value to the default value by tapping the field outlined in yellow. Manipulation The user interface can be operated via the touch- sensitive screen using a finger or stylus.

  • Page 15: File Management

    My BERNINA 2 Introduction eco Mode Consultant With the function eco Mode   , you can lock the Home Screen     Consultant   ► screen and the sewing functions. File Management You can use the function Consultant   to obtain recommendations on how to prepare and set the machine for various sewing and quilting techniques.
  • Page 16 My BERNINA 2 Introduction Tutorial Home Screen     Tutorial   ► You can use the function Tutorial to obtain infor- mation and explanations on various sewing techniques, aspects of the machine and troubleshooting.

  • Page 17: Set Up The Machine

    3.1 Prior to Machine's First Use 3.4 Preparing the Machine for Sewing For your sewing project, you must prepare and set the BERNINA recommends lubricating the hook before machine accordingly. using the machine for the first time or after a longer Prerequisite: period of non-use.

  • Page 18: Slide-On Table

    My BERNINA 3 Set Up the machine 2. Insert the plug of the cable into the foot control 3. Push the Slide-on Freearm Extension Table from the socket of the machine. left to the right over the freearm until it engages.

  • Page 19: Stitch Plate

    Detailed information on needles and their applications can be found in the BERNINA Needle Brochure. Needles become worn over time. Needles should be replaced regularly, as a clean stitch can only be made with a sharp tip.
  • Page 20 My BERNINA 3 Set Up the machine Needle Overview Needle Purpose Sharp Microtex For woven fabrics (light, Needle Purpose Needle medium, heavy), plastics, materials that are difficult to For woven fabrics (light, 130/705 H-M Universal Needle glide such as silk, microfiber medium, heavy-weight), 60/8 –...
  • Page 21 My BERNINA 3 Set Up the machine Needle Purpose Needle Purpose Topstitch Needle For woven fabrics (light, Universal Triple For visible hems in stretch medium and heavy-weight). Needle fabrics, decorative sewing. 130/705 H-N For hems and topstitching, 130/705 H DRI 80/12 – 100/16 decorative sewing and embroidery.

  • Page 22: Changing The Needle

    My BERNINA 3 Set Up the machine Changing the Needle Stitch Plate and Sewing Needle Sewing     Stitch Plate and Sewing Needle   ► 1. Lock the screen. 2. Removing the Presser Foot 1 Selected Stitch Plate   2 Recommended   3 Needle Overview   4 Stitch Plate Overview   5 Needle Minder  ...

  • Page 23: Upper Thread

    The thread should unwind The quality, thickness and material of the thread must properly. be suitable for the selected fabric. BERNINA recommends purchasing high-quality threads to achieve optimum sewing results. Cotton threads are particularly suitable for sewing decorative projects on cotton fabric, such as quilts.
  • Page 24 My BERNINA 3 Set Up the machine 11. Guide the lower thread upward around the thread 14. Guide the thread from the right to the left behind take-up lever cover. the second thread guide in the needle area. 12. Guide the thread through the thread take-up lever 15.

  • Page 25: Threading The Triple Needle

    My BERNINA 3 Set Up the machine 19. Pull the thread from the left to the right and then tightly backwards through the threading slot until it hooks into the threading hook. Note the following differences: 1. Place one foam pad each on the vertical and the horizontal spool pin.

  • Page 26: Bobbin Thread

    My BERNINA 3 Set Up the machine 2. Place a foam pad, a filled bobbin and a spool on 1. Place the empty bobbin on the bobbin winding the vertical spool pin in the opposite direction to unit. the bobbin. 3. Guide the threads of the vertical spool pin from right to left through the thread guide eyelet.

  • Page 27: Threading The Bobbin Thread

    My BERNINA 3 Set Up the machine 5. Guide the thread around the bobbin winder pre- 9. Remove the bobbin and cut the thread using the tension in the direction of the arrow. thread cutter. 6. Wind the thread 2 – 3 times around the bobbin in...

  • Page 28: Presser Foot

    My BERNINA 3 Set Up the machine 9. Pull the thread underneath the spring and 3.11 Presser Foot underneath the thread guide. Changing the Presser Foot 1. Raise the needle. 2. Raise the presser foot. 3. Lock the screen. 4. Press the clamping lever up and pull the presser foot downward to the side.

  • Page 29: Foot Pressure

    My BERNINA 3 Set Up the machine Fitting the Presser Foot Sole Foot pressure 1. Place the presser foot sole under the snap-on shank The presser foot pressure has a default setting for so that the cross pin is under the opening of the working with medium fabrics.

  • Page 30: Fabric Feed

    ►  Dealer Data   ► With the My Dealer Information setting, you can enter the address of your BERNINA dealer for quick reference at any time. 3.14 Personal Settings Welcome Message 2. To raise the feed dog, unlock the button Feed Dog Settings ...

  • Page 31: Sewing Speed

    My BERNINA 3 Set Up the machine The higher the upper thread tension, the more the upper thread is tensioned and the bobbin thread is pulled more strongly into the fabric. The lower the upper thread tension, the less the upper thread is tensioned and the bobbin thread is pulled less strongly into the fabric.

  • Page 32: Sewing Screen

    Sewing 4 Sewing Screen Sewing  1 Status Bar   2 Needle Stop    3 Stitch Length   4 Stitch Width   5 Needle Position   6 Stitch Preview   7 Edit   8 Stitch Selection   9 Combi Mode   Needle Stop Stitch Preview The Needle Stop   icon shows the needle position A preview of the current stitch or stitch pattern combi- when the machine is stopped.

  • Page 33: Status Bar

    Sewing 4 Sewing Screen Search 4.1 Status Bar With the Search   function, you can search for stitch The Status Bar displays the state of various functions. patterns by stitch number. The color of the icon shows the current state of the function.

  • Page 34: Stitch Overview

    Sewing 5 Stitch Overview 5.1 Practical Stitches Sewing     Practical Stitches   ► Stitch Stitch Name Purpose patterns number Straight Stitch For joining seams, for topstitching and basting. Zigzag For finishing, sewing knit seams, sewing on lace inserts and elastic bands. Vari-Overlock For finishing edges, sewing together and finishing knit fabrics.
  • Page 35 Sewing 5 Stitch Overview Stitch Stitch Name Purpose patterns number Stretch Overlock For sewing together and finishing knit fabrics as well as for flat joining seams. Tricot Stitch For visible hems and seams in lingerie and sweaters and for mending tricot fabric. Universal Stitch For flat joining seams, visible hems and decorative seams in heavy fabrics such as felt and leather...

  • Page 36: Decorative Stitches

    Sewing 5 Stitch Overview Stitch Stitch Name Purpose patterns number Three Single Straight As connecting stitches in a combination of three Stitches individual straight stitches. 5.2 Decorative Stitches 5.3 Alphabets Sewing     Decorative Stitches   Sewing     Alphabets   ► ► Category Name Stitch Patterns Name Nature...

  • Page 37: Buttonholes

    Sewing 5 Stitch Overview 5.4 Buttonholes Sewing     Buttonholes   ► Stitch Stitch Name Purpose patterns number Standard Buttonhole For light to medium-weight fabrics. e.g. blouses, dresses and bed linen. Narrow Standard For light to medium-weight fabrics, e.g. blouses, Buttonhole dresses, children's and baby clothes, crafts. Round Buttonhole with For medium-weight to heavy fabrics.

  • Page 38: Quilt Stitches

    Sewing 5 Stitch Overview 5.5 Quilt Stitches Sewing     Quilt Stitches   ► Stitch Number Name Purpose No. 1301 Quilting, Securing Program To secure at the sewing start and end with short stitches forward. No. 1302 Quilting, Straight Stitch For machine quilting using a straight stitch with a 3 mm stitch length.

  • Page 39: Prepare And Edit Stitch Pattern

    Sewing 6 Prepare and Edit Stitch Pattern 6.1 Load Stitch Pattern You can also modify the stitch width during sewing with the Stitch Width button. Stitch Length 1 Selection Area   2 Quick Access Bar   1. Tap the stitch category in the Quick Access Bar. 2.
  • Page 40 Sewing 6 Prepare and Edit Stitch Pattern With the Edit   function, you can view the editing Reverse functions for the selected stitch. Sewing     Edit      Reverse   ► ► With the Reverse   function, you can sew in reverse Repeat without pressing and holding the Quick Reverse Sewing ...

  • Page 41: Buttonholes

    Sewing 6 Prepare and Edit Stitch Pattern 2. Sew the first bead and press the Quick Reverse 6.3 Buttonholes Sewing   button at the desired length. ð The machine will complete the buttonhole. For buttonholes, you can set the buttonhole length. As soon as a buttonhole stitch is selected, the modes for ð...

  • Page 42: Darning Program

    Sewing 6 Prepare and Edit Stitch Pattern The length of the right bead is not automatically 1. Tap the Sew Manually   icon. adjusted to the length of the left bead, but must be ð The individual segments are displayed in the separately programmed.

  • Page 43: Stitch Pattern Management

    Sewing 6 Prepare and Edit Stitch Pattern Prerequisite: 2. Sew the first row and press the Quick Reverse Sewing   button at the desired length. The Darning Program No. 22 is loaded. ð The machine will complete the darning Presser foot #1 is attached. program.

  • Page 44: Creating Stitch Pattern Combinations

    Sewing 6 Prepare and Edit Stitch Pattern Editing Functions Sewing     Combi Mode      Edit   ► ► 1 Combi Mode   2 Stitch Pattern Navigation   You can use this function Edit   to edit individual The stitch pattern combinations can also be created in stitch patterns or whole stitch pattern combinations.

  • Page 45: Deleting A Stitch Pattern Combination

    Sewing 6 Prepare and Edit Stitch Pattern Editing a Stitch Pattern Combination Tie-Off Sewing     Combi Mode      Edit      Edit Combi- ► ► ► nation at Cursor Position      Tie-Off   ► With the Tie-Off   function, you can automatically insert securing stitches after any stitch pattern in the combination.

  • Page 46: Sewing Techniques

    A seam is formed when two fabrics are joined together with a single line of stitching. Seams are an essential element to every garment and sewn projects. https://www.bernina.com/ foot-1-sole Finishing Simple Seams Finishing a fabric edge is mostly used as preparation for open seams to prevent the fabric edge from fraying.

  • Page 47: Maintenance

    You can use the function Reset Sewing Settings   To ensure that your machine remains in proper working to reset all personal sewing settings saved on the order for many years to come, BERNINA recommends machine to the factory settings. regular maintenance and care of your machine.
  • Page 48 If the relevant message is displayed. In case of unusual noises in the bobbin area. Adjusting, cleaning and lubricating With intensive use: annually Contact your BERNINA dealer. ► machine components inside the With normal use: 2-yearly machine If the relevant message is...

  • Page 49: Maintenance Information

    Maintenance 8 Care and maintenance Maintenance Information     CAUTION Electronically Driven Components Settings     Machine      Information   ► ► Risk of injury near the needle and the hook.  Machine Data   ► Switch off the machine and disconnect it from the ►...

  • Page 50: Lubricating The Hook

    6. Clean the hook race area with a brush and a soft cloth. Never use any sharp instruments. 7. Add one drop of BERNINA oil down into the hook 8. Insert the hook, if necessary turn the handwheel race.
  • Page 51  Service Data   ► Log files help service personnel to find errors in the firmware. If you are requested to do so by BERNINA Service, you can export a log file. 1. Insert the USB stick into the machine. 2. Confirm saving the log file and wait until the export is complete.

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    ► Needle blunt or bent. Replace the needle. ► Poor quality needle. Use a new BERNINA quality needle. ► The needle is incorrectly inserted. Insert the needle with the flat side to the back as ► far up as it will go into the needle holder and tighten the screw.
  • Page 53 Switch on the sewing light in the settings. [} see ► page 30] The sewing light is defect. Contact your BERNINA dealer. ► Faulty Stitching Thread remnants between the thread tension discs. Fold a piece of thin fabric (don't use outer edges) ►...
  • Page 54 Adjust the upper thread tension. ► Check the thread feed from the thread spool. ► Needle blunt or bent. Replace the needle, make sure that a new BERNINA ► quality needle is used. Poor quality needle. Use a new BERNINA quality needle.

  • Page 55: Error Messages

    BERNINA dealer or your service center for more details. #1002 The button Needle position 1. Make sure that the button can be operated Up/Down is stuck or without restriction. defective. 2. If the error still occurs, contact your BERNINA dealer.
  • Page 56 #1003 The button Start/Stop is stuck 1. Make sure that the button can be operated or defective. without restriction. 2. If the error still occurs, contact your BERNINA dealer. #1004 The exact cause of the 1. Restart the machine. malfunction cannot be #1005 2.

  • Page 57: Storage And Disposal

    Maintenance 11 Storage and Disposal 11.1 Storing the Machine BERNINA recommends that you store the machine in its original packaging. If the machine is stored in a cold room, place the machine in a warm room for one hour before use. 1. Switch off the machine and disconnect it from the power supply.

  • Page 58: Technical Data

    Maintenance 12 Technical Data Term Value Unit Maximum Speed Stitches per Minute Needle System 130/705 Measurements without the Spool Pin (W × D × 385 × 323 × 177 (15.2 × 12.7 × 7.0) (inch) Weight of the Machine (17.6) (lb) Energy Consumption Input Voltage 100 –...

  • Page 59: Appendix

    Appendix 13 Stitch Patterns 13.1 Practical Stitches 13.2 Decorative Stitches Nature Cross Stitches Satin Geometric...

  • Page 60: Buttonholes

    Appendix 13 Stitch Patterns Heirloom Children 13.3 Buttonholes 13.4 Quilting Stitches 1301 1302 1303 1304 1305 1306 1307 1309 1310 1311 1312 1313 1314 1317...

  • Page 61: Index

    Index Controls .............. 10 Adjust Presser Foot Pressure ..........  29 Darning Program Seam Guide............ 18 Editing .............. 42 Stitch Length ............ 39 Data Stitch Width ............ 39 Save.............. 47 Adjust Stitch Length.......... 39 Dealer Data .............. 30 Adjusting Decorative Stitches .......... 33, 36 Stitch Length ............ 32 Delete Stitch Width ............
  • Page 62 Index Needle-Thread Combination............ 19 Help.................  15 Home Screen ............ 14 Hook Optimize Balance ............. 40 Cleaning.............  49 Overview Lubricating ............ 50 Presser Foot ............ 29 Own Stitch Pattern ........... 33 Icon Bar File Manager............ 33 Pattern End Button .............. 11 Pattern Repeat ........... 40, 45 Language.............. 30 Personal Stitch Patterns Letters ..............
  • Page 63 Index Screen Stitch Pattern Cleaning.............  49 Combi Mode............ 43 Setting the Background ........ 30 Combining............ 43 Setting the Color Scheme ........ 30 Delete .............. 43 Seam Guide Edit ............... 32, 39 Adjust.............. 18 File Manager ............ 33 Attach .............. 18 Loading............... 39 Remove ..............  18 Mirror .............. 40 Securing Optimize Balance .......... 40 Button ..............
  • Page 64 Index Update Firmware .............  47 Update Software............ 47 Upload Stitch Pattern............ 43 Stitch Pattern Combination.........  45 Upper Thread Threading ............ 23 Threading the Single Needle .......  23 Threading the Triple Needle ........  25 Threading the Twin Needle .........  25 Upper Thread Tension Settings, Sewing ..........
  • Page 66 BERNINA recommends threads from 1097895.0.04 2025-01 EN BERNINA International AG | CH-8266 Steckborn Switzerland | www.bernina.com | © Copyright by BERNINA International AG...

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