Bernina Artista 730E Instruction Manual

Bernina Artista 730E Instruction Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety
precautions should always be followed, including
the following:
Read all instructions before using this sewing
computer.
When the sewing computer is not in use, it
should be disconnected from the electricity
supply by removing the plug from the outlet.
DANGER
To reduce risk of electrical shock:
1. An appliance should never be left unattended
when plugged in.
2. Always unplug this sewing computer from
the electric outlet immediately after using and
before cleaning.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock
or injury to persons:
1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close
attention is necessary when this sewing
computer is used by or near children and
infirm persons.
2. Use this sewing computer only for its
intended use as described in this manual.
Use only attachments recommended by the
manufacturer as contained in this manual.
3. Never operate this sewing computer if
• it has a damaged cord or plug
• it is not working properly
• it has been dropped or damaged
• it has fallen into water
Return the sewing computer to the nearest
authorized BERNINA dealer or service center
for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical
adjustment.
4. Never operate the sewing computer with any
air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings
of the sewing computer and foot controller
free from accumulation of lint, dust and loose
cloth.
5. Keep fingers away from all moving parts.
Special care is required around the sewing
needle.
6. Always use the BERNINA original stitch
plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle
to break.
7. Do not use bent needles.
8. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching.
It may deflect the needle, causing it to break.
9. Turn power switch to «0» (off) when making
any adjustments in the needle area, such as
threading or changing the needle, threading
the bobbin or changing the presser foot etc.
10. Always unplug the sewing computer from
the electrical outlet when removing covers,
lubricating or when making any other user
servicing adjustments mentioned in this
instruction manual.
11. Never drop or insert any object into any
opening.
12. Do not use outdoors.
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Ursula Osterwalder
January 20, 2025

Guten Abend, plötzlich macht meine Bernina Artista 730 beim Nähen bis 2 cm grosse Stiche. An was kann das liegen? habe schon diverses ausprobiert, bin gerade ratlos!

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Mr. Anderson
May 14, 2025

Stitches up to 2 cm large on the Bernina Artista 730E could be caused by settings in the Stitch Altering Area. Specifically, the "Stitch Length" or "Pattern Extend" features may have been adjusted. The machine allows stitches to be extended 2–5 times their normal length. Check and reset the stitch length and pattern extend settings to correct the stitch size.

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Summary of Contents for Bernina Artista 730E

  • Page 1: Important Safety Instructions

    Special care is required around the sewing needle. 1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. 6. Always use the BERNINA original stitch plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle 2. Always unplug this sewing computer from to break.
  • Page 2 SERVICING DOUBLE- 13. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen INSULATED PRODUCTS is being administered. 14. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off («0») position then remove the plug from the outlet. In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding.
  • Page 3 ® your hobby. This system encompasses not only BERNINA hard- and software products, it also offers you a direct connection to myartista Portal, which can keep you in constant contact with the sewing and embroidery world.
  • Page 4 Silvia Bartholdi, Roswitha Taubert Print Heer Druck AG, Sulgen Copyright © 2005 by BERNINA, Steckborn All rights reserved. In order to improve the product, and for our customers' benefit, all of the sewing and embroidery computer's features, parts, and accessories are subject to unannounced changes and alterations...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    artista 730 – Sewing and Embroidery Computer Manual Summary of the Contents Safety Instructions Foreword The Sewing Computer Practical Stitches Decorative Stitches Lettering Buttonholes Quilt Stitches Personal Program Saving and Deleting Stitches and Stitch Combinations Setup Program Sewing and Sewing Computer Support Connecting Peripherals The Embroidery Computer Important Embroidery Information...
  • Page 7: Quilt Stitches

    Sewing – Content The Sewing Computer 7–34 Practical Stitches 35–72 Decorative Stitches 73–96 Lettering 97–108 Buttonholes 109–134 Quilt Stitches 135–152 Personal Program 153–156 Saving and Deleting Stitches and Stitch Combinations 157–162 Setup Program 163–176 Sewing and Sewing Computer Support 177–190 Connecting Peripherals 191–194...
  • Page 9 Setting up the Sewing Computer Operating Instructions Screen Display External Functions On-screen Functions The Sewing Computer...
  • Page 10: Setting Up The Sewing Computer

    Details of the Sewing Computer 17 16 Front view Setting up the Sewing Computer Back view The Sewing Computer – Setting up the Sewing Computer...
  • Page 11 Thread cutter on head frame Thread guide (while winding the bobbin when sewing and embroidering) Spool pin (vertical, collapsible) Handwheel Card slot for BERNINA Modem (optional accessory), Personal design cards and Embroidery cards (optional accessories) Headset connection (optional accessory) Connection for USB Stick...
  • Page 12: Accessory Box

    Accessories* The following accessories are arranged separately in the styrofoam packing or later in the suitcase system (special accessory): foot control • instruction manual • power cable • warranty card • FHS presser foot lifter (Free Hand System) • slide-on table •...
  • Page 13: Foot Control

    Setting up the Sewing Computer Foot Control Power Cable Power Cable Sewing Speed Cable Tidy plug A into sewing computer control the sewing speed by wind the cable around the spool • plug B into electrical outlet depressing the foot control insert the plug into A raise or lower the needle by •...
  • Page 14: Slide-On Table

    Slide-on Table Slide-on Table the slide-on table increases the sewing surface • free arm for larger tubular items such as pant legs and • waistbands To Attach needle and presser foot fully raised slide over free arm to the right until it engages To remove needle and presser foot fully raised pull to the left...
  • Page 15: Winding The Bobbin

    Winding the Bobbin Winding the Bobbin Threading the Bobbin Thread Cutter turn power switch to place thread on spool pin cut the thread on the «1» (on) attach appropriate spool disc - diameter of spool thread cutter place empty bobbin disc is disc size on spindle following the direction of the arrow take thread...
  • Page 16: Inserting The Bobbin

    Inserting the Bobbin Inserting the Bobbin Pulling the Thread Pulling the Thread Clockwise Turning of insert the bobbin so Into the Slot Under the Spring the Bobbin that the thread runs pull the thread pull the thread to the the bobbin must turn •...
  • Page 17: Needle Threader

    Needle Threader Thread in Hook Lever Down Thread in Front of Release the Lever and lower the presser foot press lever A down Needle Thread lay the thread behind and simultaneously put the thread from let go of lever A and hook B and hold guide the thread the front into the...
  • Page 18 Spool Pin (vertical) Collapsible vertical spool pin found at the right of the horizontal spool holder • essential sewing aid when using more than one • thread, i.e. double needle, etc. for sewing, turn the spool holder upwards until it is in the upright position add the foam pad A for stability, this prevents from caught on the spool pin Threading the Double Needle...
  • Page 19: Stitch Plate

    Stitch Plate 9 mm (inch measurements) 5.5mm Stitch Plate Straight Stitch Plate (special accessory) (special accessory) Stitch Plate Markings Removing the Stitch Plate the stitch plates are marked needle insertion point is turn power switch off («0») • • • with vertical lines in millime- position 0 (center needle raise the presser foot and...
  • Page 20 The thread can be thread can occur. secured optimally. Needle Summary 130/705 H S 70 Shank diameter BERNINA uses needle system = 0.7 mm (needle size) 130/705 H. This system number refers to shank shape as well as Needle point to length and form of the needle e.g.
  • Page 21 Needle distance: 1.0 / 1.6 / 2.0 / 2.5 / 3.0 / 4.0 / 6.0 / 8.0 Triple needle Decorative sewing 130/705 H-DRI Needle distance 3.0 Special needles are available at your BERNINA dealer. The Sewing Computer – Operating Instructions...
  • Page 22: Presser Feet

    BERNINA Specialty Presser Feet The standard selection of presser feet covers most normal sewing requirements, but we recommend the use of BERNINA specialty presser feet for specific sewing tasks such as quilting, heirloom sewing, home decorating, tailoring, etc. They are available from your BERNINA dealer.
  • Page 23: Changing The Presser Foot

    Changing the Presser Foot Changing the Presser Raising the Lever Attaching the Presser Foot Foot raise the needle and raise the clamping guide the foot Refer to the safety presser foot lever upwards over the instructions! turn power switch remove the presser cone to «0»...
  • Page 24: Feed Dog And Fabric Feed

    Feed Dog and Fabric Feed Feed Dog and Stitch Length Important With each stitch the feed dog moves forward by let the fabric feed • one step. The length of this step is determined by evenly! the stitch length selected. With an extremely short pulling, pushing or •...
  • Page 25: Screen Display

    Stitch Selection – Stitches – Functions Stitch Selection touch the stitch of your choice the stitch is highlighted in blue • every stitch in the Stitch Altering Area (SAA) is displayed • with its number Screen Display Altering the Stitch Width Altering the Stitch Length turn the upper knob turn the lower knob...
  • Page 26 • pressed, the changes are deleted. Saving Altered Settings Permanently The basic settings programmed by BERNINA can be changed and stored in the SAA. They will stay saved even after the sewing computer is turned off («0»). The basic settings are always visible.
  • Page 27: Stitch Selection

    Changing Basic Settings alter the stitch width and length settings using the external knobs alter the needle position with the external buttons touch Stitch Altering Area (light blue) a special screen opens • touch «Save Settings» = all changes are saved touch «Reset Settings»...
  • Page 28: Simple Menu Selection

    Simple Menu Selection Main Category Buttons press a button to select the desired menu the selected category is directly accessed • the stitch patterns or an overview appear • Practical Stitches Practical Stitch Button the Practical Stitch menu appears • 15 practical stitches appear on the screen •...
  • Page 29 Setup Program Setup Program options appear • use Setup to customize your sewing computer’s settings • customized settings can be reprogrammed • at any time or reset to BERNINA factory settings The Sewing Computer – Screen Display...
  • Page 30: External Functions

    External Function Buttons Altering Needle Position Setup Button press the left or right Needle Position press Setup button options with alteration • the needle moves to the right or left possibilities appear • as selected touch one of the buttons keep button pressed to quickly chan- the desired alterations can be •...
  • Page 31: On-Screen Functions

    General functions artista 730 features the following functions – accessible through different screens and programs. On-screen Functions Single Mode «?» (Help) the Single Mode is always active touch Help • (blue) when turning on the sewing touch a stitch or a function computer and only the selected a description of the selected stitch •...
  • Page 32: Special Functions

    Special Functions The following functions are found on the artista 730 Note: sewing computer. Each function which can be used The 0-9 function button (Stitch Selection in the selected program is either shown in the yellow by Number) as well as the History function part of the screen or on the two bottom rows of the button (the 15 last selected stitches) are gray part of the screen.
  • Page 33 Stitch Counter Multifunction Button touch symbol (only available in Combi Mode) when the desired length is reached (e.g. touch symbol first buttonhole bead or straight stitch), a special screen with further functions • press the external Quick Reverse button opens: the display (or indicator) changes to Delete Combination in SAA •...
  • Page 34 Securing Function (with 4 stitches) Motor Speed touch symbol before starting to sew = 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 4/4 individual stitches will be secured at the touch symbol one or more times to beginning select the desired speed touch symbol during sewing individual selected speed is displayed •...
  • Page 35 Continuous Reverse Sewing Stitch Selection by Number touch symbol touch symbol sews the selected stitch in reverse special screen appears • • select individual stitch by touching the • Applications: appropriate number combination darning with straight or running stitch touch «OK» to confirm selection and •...
  • Page 36: Thread Tension

    Thread Tension Basic tension settings apply automatically when a stitch or program is selected. The tension is factory set for best possible sewing results using a 100 weight, 2 ply polyester thread (100/2). The tension may vary when using other types of thread such as embroidery thread, and it may be neces- sary to adjust tension to suit the fabric and stitch type.
  • Page 37: Practical Stitches

    Summary Practical Stitches In General Temporary Altered Stitch Memory Long Stitch Function Straight Stitches • Straight stitch No. 1 • Securing stitch No.5 • Edgestitching • Zippers • Triple straight stitch • Basting stitch Zig-zag Stitch • Zig-zag No. 2 • Zig-zag seam • Triple Zig-zag Blind Hem Sewing Knit Fabrics •...
  • Page 38: Summary Practical Stitches

    Summary Stitches Summary Application of Practical Stitches Straight stitch Triple straight stitch All non-stretch fabrics. All straight Reinforced seams in firm, heavy stitch work fabrics, topstitching and visible seams Zig-zag Triple zig-zag Most fabric types. All simple zig-zag Reinforced seams in firm fabrics, visi- applications such as oversewing fine ble hems and seams, decorative stit- fabrics, attaching elastic, lace and...
  • Page 39 Super stretch Knit overlock Open seam in all super-stretch fabrics, All knits, machine or handmade, such as Lycra overlock seam. Sews and finishes edges in one operation Gathering stitch Most types of fabric. Gathering with Basting shirring elastic. Butted seams (edge to Basting seams, hems, etc.
  • Page 40: In General

    In General Adjusting Individual Practical Stitches Depending on the fabric and application an alteration of the basic settings may be necessary. Altering Stitch Width and Changing the Needle Position Securing With Quick Reverse Stitch Length press Needle Position buttons Button (on Head Frame) depending on the fabric it may to change the needle position, secures the seam beginning...
  • Page 41: Temporary Altered Stitch Memory

    Temporary Altered Stitch Memory Stitch: any selected stitch Temporary Altered Stitch Memory stitch length, stitch width, needle position, etc. • are automatically saved by altering the stitch width and stitch length, • all stitches can suit both the fabric and sewing the Temporary Alterered Stitch Memory is particular- •...
  • Page 42: Long Stitch Function

    Long Stitch Function Long Stitch Function the sewing computer sews every second stitch • (the longest stitch possible is 10mm when the stitch length is set at 5mm) works with the practical and decorative stitches • for all work where a longer stitch is required •...
  • Page 43: Straight Stitch

    Straight Stitch Stitch: Straight stitch No. 1 Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected Thread: cotton or polyester Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Reverse pattern foot No. 1C Straight Stitch after turning the sewing computer on, the •...
  • Page 44: Securing Stitch

    Securing Stitch Stitch: Securing stitch No. 5 (straight stitch) Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected Thread: cotton or polyester Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Reverse pattern foot No. 1C Securing Stitch for all fabrics • secures beginning and the end of seam •...
  • Page 45: Narrow Edgestitching

    Edgestitching Stitch: Straight stitch No. 1 Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected Thread: cotton, polyester, cordonnet (topstitching) Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Reverse pattern foot No. 1C, Blindstitch foot No. 5 or Edgestitch foot No. 10 (optional accessory) Narrow Edgestitching Needle Position left for outer edge...
  • Page 46 Wide Edgestitching Needle Position any needle position can be used according to the • width of the stitching different needle positions will place the stitching at • various distances from the edge of the fabric Presser Foot Reverse pattern foot No. 1C •...
  • Page 47 Zippers Stitch: Straight stitch No. 1 Needle: size and type suitable for the type of fabric selected Thread: cotton or polyester Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Zipper foot No. 4 or Zipper foot with guide No. 14 (optional accessory) Needle position: far right or far left Preparation...
  • Page 48 Invisible Zipper Stitch: Straight stitch No. 1 Needle: middle Thread: cotton or polyester Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Invisible zipper foot No. 35 (optional accessory) and Open embroidery foot No. 20C Zipper length: opening plus 1 1/2” (4cm) allowance Invisible Zipper special zippers are used.
  • Page 49 Sewing Second Half of the Zipper close zipper and pin the second half on top of the inside open zipper again, pin the entire length and baste sew from top to bottom – the zipper coils are now positioned in the other groove close zipper Closing Seam attach Open embroidery foot No.
  • Page 50 Triple Straight Stitch Seam Stitch: Triple straight stitch No. 6 Needle: Jeans or 80-90 universal Thread: cotton or polyester Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Reverse pattern foot No. 1C or Jeans foot No. 8 Open Seam durable seam for firm and densely woven •...
  • Page 51: Basting Stitch

    Basting Stitch Stitch: Basting stitch No. 21 Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected Thread: cotton or polyester Stitch length: 3.5 - 5mm Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Reverse pattern foot No. 1C Basting Stitch straight stitch, sewing every fourth stitch •...
  • Page 52: Zig-Zag Stitch

    Zig-zag Stitch Stitch: Zig-zag stitch No. 2 Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected Thread: cotton or polyester Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Reverse pattern foot No. 1C Zig-zag Stitch suitable for all fabrics • overcasting •...
  • Page 53 Visible Hem With Triple Zig-zag Stitch Stitch: Triple Zig-zag stitch No. 7 Stitch width: 2.5 – 9mm depending on fabric Stitch length: basic setting Needle: universal or Jeans Thread: cotton or polyester Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Reverse pattern foot No. 1C Strong Visible Seam for firm, densely woven fabrics, •...
  • Page 54: Blind Hem

    Blind Hem Stitch: Blindstitch wide No. 9, Blindstitch narrow No. 29 Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected Thread: cotton, polyester, silk or monofilament Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Blindstitch foot No. 5 Blind Hem Wide No. 9 for invisible hems in medium to heavy fabrics •...
  • Page 55: Sewing Knit Fabrics

    Sewing Knit Fabrics Important Notes: Start With a New Needle Sew a Test if Necessary blunt needles can damage knits the elasticity of today’s knit fabrics varies greatly • • adjust basic settings to suit the fabric, the seam Use a Stretch Needle (130/705 H-S) should be as elastic as the fabric if Necessary for greater elasticity use a shorter stitch length...
  • Page 56 Honeycomb Stitch Edges Stitch: Honeycomb stitch No. 8 Needle: universal, ballpoint, or stretch Thread: cotton or polyester Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Reverse pattern foot No. 1C Honeycomb Stitch Edges for all cotton, wool, synthetic and • mixed fiber knits Preparation turn the raw edge under by 3/8”...
  • Page 57: Double Overlock No. 10

    Overlock Seams Vari-overlock Seam Stitch: Vari-overlock No. 3 Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected Thread: cotton or polyester Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Overlock foot No. 2A Closed Seam elastic seam in fine, soft knits such as silk jersey •...
  • Page 58: Super Stretch/Stretch Seam

    Stretch Overlock Seam/Reinforced Overlock Seam Stitch: Stretch overlock No. 13 or Reinforced overlock No. 19 Needle: universal, ballpoint or stretch Thread: cotton or polyester Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Reverse pattern foot No. 1C or Overlock foot No. 2A Closed Seam overlock seam in coarse or loose knits •...
  • Page 59 Flat Joining Seam Stitch: Stretch overlock No. 13 Needle: universal, ballpoint or stretch Thraed: cotton or polyester Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Reverse pattern foot No. 1C Flat Joining Seam fabric edges are overlapped and the stitch is placed on the seam allowance which produces a very flat, durable seam ideal for fluffy, thick materials such as terry...
  • Page 60 Hems With Practical Stitches Visible Hem With Jersey Stitch Stitch: Jersey stitch No. 14 Needle: universal, ballpoint or stretch Thread: cotton or polyester Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Reverse pattern foot No. 1C Visible Stretch Hem for all types of cotton, wool, synthetic and •...
  • Page 61 Ribbing With Overlock Seams Stitch: Vari-overlock No. 3 Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected Thread: cotton or polyester Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Overlock foot No. 2A Ribbing With Overlock Seam for all fine cotton, synthetic and •...
  • Page 62 Hems With Double Needle Stitch: Straight stitch No. 1 Needle: double needle Thread: cotton or polyester Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Reverse pattern foot No. 1C Hem Finish in Knits elastic hems in knits • no additional overcasting necessary •...
  • Page 63: Ribbing Finish

    Ribbing Finish Ribbing decorative and very practical way of finishing the • edges suitable for sweatshirts, pajamas – either way, etc. • Cutting width: twice the finished width plus double the seam allowance length: desired length plus double the seam allowance check length by putting the ribbing folded in half around neck, waist, wrist, or ankle (check whether...
  • Page 64 Reinforced Edges on Woven Fabrics Stitch: Honeycomb stitch No. 8 or Running stitch No. 4 Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected Thread: lightweight darning thread Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Reverse pattern foot No. 1C Reinforced Edges good for work clothes, table linen, towels, etc.
  • Page 65: Sewing On Elastic, Shirring Elastic/Cord

    Sewing on Elastic, Shirring Elastic/Cord Gathering Stitch: Gathering stitch No. 12 Needle: size and type to suit the fabric selected Thread: cotton or polyester Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Buttonhole foot No. 3C Shirring Elastic/Cord for gathering lengths of fabric, for finishing •...
  • Page 66 Sewing on Elastic, Shirring Elastic/Cord Sewing on Narrow Elastic With Universal Stitch Stitch: Universal stitch No. 15 Stitch width: depends on width of elastic Needle: type and size to suit the fabric selected Thread: cotton or polyester Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Reverse pattern foot No.
  • Page 67 Sewing on Elastic, Shirring Elastic/Cord Sewing on Wide Elastic Stitch: Running stitch No. 4 or Sewn-out zig-zag No. 16 or Lycra stitch No. 17 Stitch length: adjust to suit elastic Needle: size and type to suit the fabric selected Thread: cotton or polyester Feed dog: up (sewing position)
  • Page 68 Sewing on Elastic, Shirring Elastic/Cord Elastic Edges Stitch: Zig-zag stitch No. 2 Stitch width: approximately 5mm Stitch length: 1–1.5mm Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected Thread: cotton or polyester Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Reverse pattern foot No. 1C Elastic Edges use on knit garments to re-form out-of-shape •...
  • Page 69: Automatic Darning

    Automatic Darning Quick Darning of Holes or Worn Areas Stitch: Simple darning program No. 22, Reinforced darning program No. 23 Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected Thread: lightweight darning thread Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot No.
  • Page 70: Manual Darning

    Manual Darning Stitch: Straight stitch No. 1 Neddle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected Thread: lightweight darning thread Feed dog: down (darning position) Presser foot: Darning foot No. 9 (optional accessory) Manual Darning darning holes or worn areas •...
  • Page 71: Patching Knits And Jersey

    Patching Knits and Jersey Stitch: Jersey stitch No. 14 Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected Thread: lightweight darning thread Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Reverse pattern foot No. 1C Covering Worn or Damaged Areas particularly suitable for knit fabrics, lingerie •...
  • Page 72: Freehand Embroidery

    Freehand Embroidery Stitch: Straight stitch No. 1 or Zig-zag stitch No. 2 Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected Thread: embroidery thread, lightweight thread in bobbin Feed dog: down (darning position) Presser foot: Darning foot No. 9 (optional accessory) or Freehand embroidery foot No.
  • Page 73: Bartack Program

    Bartack Program Stitch: Bartack program No. 24 or No. 25 Needle: size and type to suit the fabric selected Thread: cotton or polyester Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Reverse pattern foot No. 1C Bartack Program for reinforcing zippers, pocket edges, sewing on •...
  • Page 74: Fly Stitches

    Fly Stitches Stitch: Fly stitch No. 26 and No. 27 Needle: size and type to suit the fabric selected Thread: cotton, decorative or polyester Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Reverse pattern foot No. 1C or Sideways motion foot No. 40C Fly Stitches The fly stitch is used as reinforcement at the end of seams, e.g.
  • Page 75: Decorative Stitches

    Stitch Summary Important Decorative Sewing Information Decorative Stitches 9mm Decorative Stitches in Combination With Functions Combining Practical and Decorative Stitches Cross Stitches Heirloom Techniques Hemstitches Pintucks Scallops Off the Edge Corded Scallops Sideways Motion Stitches • General facts • Using templates for manual combining •...
  • Page 76 Decorative Stitches 9mm, 40mm, 16 Directional Sewing and 4 Directional Sewing Decorative Stitches, 16 and 4 sewing directions press Decorative Stitch button, 16/4 directions Summary Summary The following list of categories appears: • Category 101... = «Nature» decorative stitches, 9mm Category 201…...
  • Page 77: Important Decorative Sewing Information

    Important Decorative Sewing Information Selecting Decorative Stitches press Decorative Stitch button a complete overview appears on the screen: • 101,…, 301,…, 401, …, 601, …, 701, …, 901, … • = decorative stitches 9mm (decorative stitches of up to 9mm stitch width) 201, …, 501, …, 801, …...
  • Page 78 Decorative Stitches Stitch: Decorative stitches 9mm Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected Thread: cotton, decorative Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Reverse pattern foot No. 1C, Open embroidery foot No. 20C Decorative Stitches for any material •...
  • Page 79 Combining Decorative Stitches and Functions Stitch: Decorative stitches 9mm Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected Thread: cotton, decorative Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Reverse pattern foot No. 1C or Open embroidery foot No. 20C Create amazing effects by combining decorative stitches and functions.
  • Page 80 Altering Decorative Stitches With Long Stitch Function (1) press the Long Stitch function the sewing computer will sew every • alternate stitch the completely changed stitch will be • displayed on the screen Stretching Decorative Stitches With Pattern Extend Function (2) touch the Pattern Extend function once or more the selected stitch is extended (i.e.
  • Page 81 Practical and Decorative Stitches in the Combi Mode Stitch: Decorative and Practical stitches 9mm Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected Thread: cotton, decorative Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Reverse pattern foot No. 1C or Open embroidery foot No. 20C select «Combi Mode»...
  • Page 82 Example of a Stitch and Function Combination touch stitch No. 656 once touch stitch No. 656 again and activate Vertical Mirror Image function to mirror the stitch in the sewing direction the stitch is mirrored in the sewing direction • the stitches alternate in their original and mirrored •...
  • Page 83: Cross Stitches

    Cross Stitches Stitch: Cross stitches No. 301 - 314 Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric Thread: cotton, decorative Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Reverse pattern foot No. 1C or Open embroidery foot No. 20C cross stitching is a traditional technique, and •...
  • Page 84: Heirloom Sewing

    Heirloom Techniques / Sewing Lace Heirloom Sewing is one of the oldest and most traditional • needlework techniques embellishments such as lace of a matching shade • are sewn on white cotton or linen to be used in making home furnishings and garments heirloom embroidery includes - among others - •...
  • Page 85 Heirloom Techniques / Hemstitching Stitch: Hemstitch Nos. 701, 702, 709 - 711, 713, 720, 721, 723, 725, 726, 732, 742 Needle: Wing needle, Double wing needle Thread: cotton or decorative Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Reverse pattern foot No. 1C or Open Embroidery foot No.
  • Page 86 Heirloom Techniques / Pintucks Stitch: Straight stitch No. 1 Needle: Double needle 1-4mm, depending on the Pintuck presser foot used and the fabric Thread: cotton or decorative Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot Pintuck feet No. 30 (3 grooves), No. 31 (5 grooves), No.
  • Page 87 Inserting the Cord (gimp cord) remove stitch plate from sewing computer (see page 17) open bobbin cover thread cord from underneath plate through the bobbin area and the hole in stitch plate replace stitch plate close bobbin cover the cord should feed freely - guide it through the small •...
  • Page 88 Stitching Corners with a double needle the fabric cannot simply • be pivoted at corners. Corners must therefore be sewn in several steps: with the double needle in the fabric, turn the handwheel until the needles are just above the fabric (the eye appears, but the point is still in the fabric) pivot the fabric halfway into the corner (45°),...
  • Page 89 Heirloom Techniques / Scallops Off the Edge Stitch: Padded satin stitch No. 416 Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected Thread: cotton or decorative Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Open embroidery foot No. 20C or Embroidery foot No. 6 (special accessory) Padded Satin Scallops an «airy»...
  • Page 90 Heirloom Techniques / Corded Scallops Stitch: Satin scallop stitch No. 507, 508 Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected Thread: cotton or decorative Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Sideways motion foot No. 40C, and Open Embroidery foot No. 20C, or Embroidery foot No.
  • Page 91: Sideways Motion Stitches

    Sideways Motion Stitches In General Sideways Motion Stitches sideways motion stitches are large stitches which are sewn • with the fabric being fed sideways, as well as forwards and backwards touch desired stitch to activate it sideways motion stitches are depicted with 4 arrows in the •...
  • Page 92 Sewing Sideways Motion Stitches use the slide-on table to enlarge sewing area insert needle at starting point (pay attention to sewing direction on template) position fabric so that guide lines on template run parallel to presser foot, then remove template stitch: the sewing computer will stitch the selected stitch make sure that the fabric feeds freely and evenly - it must not •...
  • Page 93 Sideways Motion Stitches Combining Manually With Templates Stitch: Sideways motion stitches Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected Thread: cotton or decorative Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Sideways motion foot No. 40C Using Templates to Position Sideways Motion Stitches use templates to position the sideways motion stitch on the desired place on the fabric...
  • Page 94 Sideways Motion Stitches Automatic Connection With 16 Directional Sewing Stitch: Sideways motion stitches Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected Thread: decorative Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Sideways motion foot No. 40C Automatic Connection of Sideways Motion Stitches With 16 Directional Sewing sideways motion stitches can be connected automatically •...
  • Page 95 Sewing the Stitch Combination place sideways motion presser foot on fabric as shown on template so that needle will go through starting point of stitch the sewing computer will stitch the first stitch • first, then switch automatically to connecting stitches, and stop automatically at the end of the second stitch since the sideways motion stitches are secured...
  • Page 96: Directional Sewing

    16 Directional Sewing Stitch: Straight stitch No. 39 / Zig-zag stitch No. 40 Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected Thread: cotton or decorative Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Sideways motion foot No. 40C 16 Directional Sewing sew automatically in 16 directions without •...
  • Page 97: Connecting Stitches

    Connecting Stitches Stitch: Straight stitch No. 39 Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected Thread: cotton or decorative Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Sideways motion foot No. 40C 16 Directional Straight Stitches as Connecting Stitches particularly suitable for scattering motifs over large areas •...
  • Page 98 4 Directional Sewing Stitch: Stitch Nos. 41 - 48 Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected Thread: cotton or decorative Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Sideways motion foot No. 40C 4 Sewing directions 4 directional automatic sewing •...
  • Page 99: Lettering

    Alphabet Summary Important Lettering Information Combining Lettering (9mm) General Monogramming Information (Sideways Motion) Monogram Size 1 Monogram Sizes 2 and 3 Lettering...
  • Page 100: Alphabet Summary

    Alphabet Summary Alphabets press Alphabet button Summary Alphabet Summary Alphabet summary appears • Block Double Block Script (Italics) Monograms 30/20/15mm (sideways motion) for more information on Full Stitch Summary • see page 272-273 •••••••••••••••••••••••••• Lettering – Summary...
  • Page 101: Important Lettering Information

    Important Lettering Information Lettering – Alphabets, Numbers, Punctuation Marks 4 different alphabets are available • each of the alphabets can be sewn in two • different sizes as well as in lower case (apart from the monograms) the monogram letters alphabet is available in •...
  • Page 102: Combining Lettering (9Mm)

    Combining Lettering (9mm) Stitch: Letters 9mm Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected Thread: cotton, decorative Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Reverse pattern foot No. 1C Letters 9mm individual letters and rows of the same letter of the same alphabet are sewn in Single Mode letters for names, addresses, words, etc.
  • Page 103 • select Lower Case function select the letters e, r, n, i, n, and a in lower case and in that order «Bernina» is displayed in Stitch Altering Area • Pattern Combination as Single or Multiple Repeat create pattern combination touch «Pattern Repeat 1-9x»...
  • Page 104 Combination Sub-divider Combination Sub-divider is used to stitch a text, e.g. • an address, in subsequent lines instead of in one continuous line insert «Combination Sub-divider» at the desired places stitch, the sewing computer stops automatically at the end of the first combination part place fabric again continue to stitch, the sewing computer stops Note:...
  • Page 105: General Monogramming Information

    General Monogramming Information Sideways Motion Monograms (sideways motion) sideways motion stitches are large stitches or patterns which • are sewn with the fabric being fed sideways, as well as forward and backward monograms (sideways motion) are represented by 4 arrows •...
  • Page 106 Size 1 Monograms Stitch: Size 1 monograms Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected Thread: cotton, decorative Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Sideways motion foot No. 40C Size 1 Monograms size 1 monograms are individual letters, which •...
  • Page 107 Adding Letter Using the Template use template to add letter on fabric. Again: mark starting point, select letter, place presser foot as shown on template, and stitch letter Connecting Monogram Combinations Automatically With 16 Directional Sewing Instead of combining monogram letters manually, they can be combined automatically using the template and the 16 Directional Sewing function.
  • Page 108 Sewing Monograms place sideways motion presser foot on the fabric as shown on the template so that needle will go through starting point on letter sewing computer will first stitch first letter («F»), sews automatically • the connecting stitches, and stops automatically at end of second letter («G») since the monogrammed letters are secured automatically, the •...
  • Page 109 Size 2 and 3 Monograms Monogrammgrössen 2 und 3 Stitch: Size 2 and 3 monograms Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected Thread: cotton, decorative Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Sideways motion foot No. 40C Size 2 and 3 Monograms size 2 and 3 monograms are sewn in a continuous •...
  • Page 110 R, N, I, N, A in that order the Stitch Altering Area now displays the word • «BERNINA» Pattern Combination in Single or Multiple Repeat touch Pattern Repeat 1–9x button one or more times (numbers 1–9 appear) after creating a combination the sewing computer stops automatically on completion •...
  • Page 111: Buttonholes

    Buttonhole Summary Buttonhole Functions Important Information Corded Buttonholes Automatic Buttonhole • all types with Direct Entry Length • Standard and stretch with length calculated from button Buttonhole in Long Term Memory Automatic Buttonholes (Standard and Stretch) • without stitch counter buttonhole Automatic Round, Keyhole and Hand-look Buttonholes •...
  • Page 112: Buttonhole Summary

    Stitch Summary Summary Application of Buttonholes Standard Buttonhole Keyhole buttonhole with horizontal Light- to mediumweight fabrics. Blouses, bartack dresses, bedding, etc. For firm non-stretch fabrics. Jackets, coats, leisure wear Narrow buttonhole (heirloom sewing) Light- to mediumweight fabrics. Blouses, Hand-look buttonhole dresses, children’s and baby clothes, dolls’...
  • Page 113 In General Buttonholes are practical closures which can also Buttonholes/Button Sew-on Program/Eyelets be used for a decorative effect. The artista 730 provides a very versatile selection. press Buttonhole button All buttonholes can be sewn and programmed a summary of the different buttonholes •...
  • Page 114 Important Buttonhole Information Marking Buttonholes Manual Buttonholes Automatic Buttonholes Keyhole Buttonholes Buttonhole foot No. 3C Automatic buttonhole foot No. 3A mark the bead • • • the buttonhole length of manually mark the length of the first but- length only stitched buttonholes must be mar- tonhole the correct length...
  • Page 115: Balance For Buttonholes

    Thread Tension the tension is set automatically when a buttonhole is selected • the upper tension is slightly looser than normal • this gives a slightly rounded appearance to the beads, making the buttonhole more attractive • Balance for Buttonholes Balance for Direct Entry Length Standard Buttonhole any Balance alterations affect both beads •...
  • Page 116: Corded Buttonhole

    Corded Buttonhole Cords gimp cord reinforces buttonholes and enhances • their appearance the loop of the cord should be at the end of the • buttonhole most subject to wear position the work accordingly under the presser • foot Suitable Cords: Perle cotton No.
  • Page 117 bring the cords to the front of the foot pull each end into one of the notches at the front of the foot Sewing sew the buttonhole in the usual manner do not hold the cord the buttonhole will form over the cord, covering it Securing Cord pull the cord through the buttonhole until the loop disappears into the end of it...
  • Page 118: Automatic Buttonhole

    Automatic Buttonhole (All Types) Direct Entry Length enter the buttonhole length (buttonhole opening in mm) • directly with the stitch length or stitch width knob suitable for all buttonhole lengths of 4mm up to the maximum • length Entering Buttonhole Length buttonholes can be sewn to a specific length with •...
  • Page 119 Automatic Buttonhole (Standard and Stretch) Button Measuring on Screen The buttonhole size can be determined by holding a button on the screen. The length will be determined by the stitch width or stitch length knob. Opening Button Measurement select buttonhole touch the «Direct Entry Length»...
  • Page 120: Buttonhole In Long Term Memory

    Buttonhole in Long Term Memory Long term saving of buttonhole programs is only possible for buttonholes originally stitched as «auto» length buttonholes. Saving Buttonhole (Save) touch the displayed buttonhole in the Stitch Altering Area (left portion of screen) an additional message appears •...
  • Page 121: Automatic Buttonholes (Standard And Stretch)

    Automatic Buttonholes (Standard and Stretch) Without Stitch Counter Buttonhole Stitch: Standard and Stretch buttonholes No. 51, 52 and 53 Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected Thread: cotton or polyester Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot No. 3A Automatic Buttonhole the lens on the Automatic buttonhole foot •...
  • Page 122 Important: How to Correct Mistakes touch the Pattern Begin function the sewing computer reverts to the beginning of • the buttonhole Deleting Saved Buttonholes press external «clr» button or touch «recording» «auto» disappears and «recording» appears • a new buttonhole length can be programmed •...
  • Page 123: Without Stitch Counter Buttonhole

    Automatic Round, Keyhole and Hand-look Buttonholes Without Stitch Counter Buttonhole Stitch: Round and Hand-look buttonholes No. 54 + 55 + 63 and Keyhole buttonholes No. 56–58 Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected Thread: cotton or polyester Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot No.
  • Page 124 Sewing Hand-look Buttonhole No. 63 Length of the First Bead sew bead to desired length stop sewing computer Programming the Buttonhole press Quick Reverse button on head frame «auto» and the programmed length (in mm) appear on the • screen to indicate that the buttonhole length is programmed Auto Buttonhole the sewing computer sews the following automatically: the eye...
  • Page 125 Stitch Counter Buttonholes for All Buttonhole Types Stitch: Buttonholes (all types) Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected Thread: cotton or polyester Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Buttonhole foot No. 3C or Automatic buttonhole foot No. 3A Stitch Counter Buttonholes select buttonhole touch the Stitch Counter function,...
  • Page 126 Deleting Saved Buttonholes press external «clr» button or touch «recording» «auto» disappears and «recording» appears • a new buttonhole length can be programmed • Corrections reprogram the buttonhole if any alterations to the stitch width, length or Balance have been made Note: Programmed buttonhole on a different fabric: different fabrics and interfacings can affect...
  • Page 127 Manual 4 or 6 Step Buttonholes (All Types) Stitch: any Buttonhole Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected Thread: cotton or polyester Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Buttonhole foot No. 3C Note: Sewing buttonholes manually is ideal if you only need to sew one;...
  • Page 128 Sewing 4 or 6 Step Buttonholes Round and Keyhole Buttonholes Sewing a 4 Step Buttonhole «1» is activated • sew the first bead stop the sewing computer at the desired length touch «2» on the screen the sewing computer sews the eye or the keyhole •...
  • Page 129: Straight Stitch Buttonhole

    Straight Stitch Buttonhole Stitch: Straight stitch buttonhole No. 59 Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected Thread: cotton or polyester Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Buttonhole foot No. 3C or Automatic buttonhole foot No. 3A Automatic Program With Automatic Buttonhole Foot No.
  • Page 130 Sewing Straight Stitch Buttonhole Sewing the Automatic Buttonhole Program sew the first row of straight stitches forwards until the desired length is reached press the Quick Reverse button «auto» and the programmed length (in mm) appear which • means the length is programmed the sewing computer completes the buttonhole program •...
  • Page 131: Bound Buttonhole

    Bound Buttonhole Stitch: Straight stitch buttonhole No. 59 Needle: 80 – 100 H Thread: cotton or polyester Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Buttonhole foot No. 3C or Automatic buttonhole foot No. 3A For topstitching: Straight stitch foot with sliding sole No.
  • Page 132 4. Pressing Welts press welts on the wrong side of the fabric or baste, so that two equally big strips are formed on the right side 5. Edgestitching edgestitch the buttonhole (see picture) place facing on the wrong side 6. Topstitching Buttonhole topstitch buttonhole with the Straight stitch foot with sliding sole No.
  • Page 133: Decorative Buttonholes

    Decorative Buttonholes Stitch: Buttonholes (all types) Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected Thread: cotton, polyester or embroidery threads Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Reverse pattern foot No. 1C (for topstitching) Buttonhole foot No. 3A or No. 3C Decorative Buttonholes suitable for all buttonholes •...
  • Page 134: Button Sew-On Program

    Button Sew-on Program Stitch: Button sew-on program No. 60 Stitch width: depends on the distance between the holes Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected Thread: cotton or polyester Feed dog: down (darning position) Presser foot: Button sew-on foot No. 18 Note: Buttons with 2 and 4 holes can be attached with presser foot No.
  • Page 135: Eyelets

    Zig-zag or Straight Stitch Eyelets Stitch: Narrow zig-zag eyelet No. 61 or Straight stitch eyelet No. 62 Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected Thread: cotton or polyester Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Reverse pattern foot No. 1C Note: Eyelets are ideal openings for cords and narrow ribbons, attractive decorative elements, ideal for...
  • Page 137: Quilt Stitches

    • Stitch No. 354 Blanket Stitches • Stitches No. 329, 330, 352, 353 Turned-edge Appliqués • Blindstitch No. 331 Freehand Quilting • Stitch No. 325 Freehand Quilting With BSR (Bernina Stitch Regulator) Straight Stitch No. 1 or Zig-Zag Stitch No. 2 Quilt Stitches...
  • Page 138 Quilt Stitches Summary Quilt Stitches Different stitches can be selected which can be used especially for quilting, patchwork or for appliqué: No. 324 Quilters securing program No. 325 Quilting straight stitch No. 326 Piecing stitch / Straight stitch No. 327 Stippling stitch No.
  • Page 139: Important Information On Different Techniques

    Important Information on Different Techniques Patchwork, Appliqué and Quilting Patchwork with this technique fabric of different colors, • forms and patterns are sewn together to make blankets, wall hangings and garments for the design of patchwork basic geometric • forms are most suitable, e.g. different rectangular and triangular forms as well as squares Stitch for patchwork:...
  • Page 140: Quilters Securing Program

    Quilters Securing Program Stitch: Quilters securing program No. 324 Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected Thread: cotton, decorative or monofilament Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Reverse pattern foot No. 1C or Walking foot No. 50 (optional accessory) Applications Quilters Securing Program Note:...
  • Page 141: Stitch No

    Quilting Straight Stitch Stitch: Quilting straight stitch No. 325 Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected Thread: cotton, decorative or monofilament Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Reverse pattern foot No. 1C or Walking foot No. 50 (optional accessory) Quilting Straight Stitch this quilt stitch is a straight stitch with a longer •...
  • Page 142: Piecing Stitch/Straight Stitch

    Piecing Stitch / Straight Stitch Stitch: Piecing stitch / Straight stitch No. 326 Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected Thread: cotton Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Reverse pattern foot No. 1C, Patchwork foot No. 37 or Patchwork foot with guide No.
  • Page 143: Hand-Look Quilt Stitch

    Hand-look Quilt Stitch Stitch: Hand-look quilt stitches No. 328, 346–350 Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected Needle thread: monofilament Bobbin thread 50 or 30 weight cotton Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Reverse pattern foot No. 1C or Walking foot No.
  • Page 144: Decorative Quilt Stitches

    Decorative Quilt Stitches Stitch: Decorative quilt stitches No. 327, 332–345, 351 Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected Thread: cotton or decorative Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Reverse pattern foot No. 1C or Open embroidery foot No. 20C Decorative Quilt Stitches suitable for all fabrics and quilting •...
  • Page 145: Stitch No

    Satin Stitch Stitch: Satin Stitch No. 354 Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected Thread: cotton, polyester, decorative Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Appliqué foot No. 23 (optional accessory), Reverse pattern foot No. 1C or Open embroidery foot No. 20C Satin Stitch Note: applying decorative appliqués...
  • Page 146 Sewing Rectangular Corners (90°) sew 3-4 stitches over the outer fabric edge stitch over edge of the motif, needle position down and turn sewing continue sewing, the corner will be oversewn twice Sewing Obtuse Inside Corners (100°) sew until the needle is down in the middle of the angle inside the motif sew the corner in form of sun rays, i.e.
  • Page 147: Blanket Stitches

    Blanket Stitches Stitch: Blanket stitches No. 329, 330, 352, 353 Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected Thread: cotton, decorative Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Reverse pattern foot No. 1C or Open embroidery foot No. 20C Blanket Stitches stitches No.
  • Page 148: Turned-Edge Appliqués

    Turned-edge Appliqués Stitch: Blindstitch No. 331 Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected Thread: monofilament Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Reverse pattern foot No. 1C Turned-edge Appliqué the motifs with turned edges are sewn on the •...
  • Page 149 Variations Use Paper Template Instead of Press-on Stabilizer use thicker paper as template instead of press-on stabilizer by removing the paper before sewing, the appliqué will be softer • (covers, cushions, etc.) draw motif on the thicker paper and prepare the appliqué as described (press the allowance around the paper template) remove paper after pressing pin motif and sew...
  • Page 150: Freehand Quilting

    Freehand Quilting Stitch: Quilting straight stitch No. 325 Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected Thread: monofiliament, cotton or decorative Feed dog: down (darning position) Presser foot: Darning foot No. 9 or Quilting foot No. 29 (optional accessory) Freehand Quilting for all freehand quilt work •...
  • Page 151: Freehand Quilting With Bsr

    Freehand Quilting With BSR (BERNINA Stitch Regulator) optional Stitch: Straight stich No. 1 or Zig-zag stitch No. 2 Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected Thread: monofilament or cotton, embroidery thread, polyester Feed dog: down (darning position) Presser foot: BSR foot No.
  • Page 152 Preparation attach the BSR presser foot to the • sewing computer and plug the Securing Function (only Mode 2) lower the feed dog cable into the green socket until it • clicks into place the presser foot pressure must be •...
  • Page 153: Activating The Bsr Sewing Function

    Beeper (Acoustic Signal) Deactivation/Activation Beeper Deactivation/Activation • touch the bar with the speaker symbol for BSR one time • if the bar is blue, the sound for the beeper is active • if the bar is gray and the speaker is red, the sound for the beeper is inactive Activating the BSR Sewing Function: With the Foot Control...
  • Page 155: Personal Program

    Programming Screen Selecting Motifs Deleting Motifs Altering Motifs Personal Program...
  • Page 156 Programming Screen With Personal Stitches Use the Personal Program to design a screen with Note: the stitches you use most. Following alterations may be entered: stitch width • Whether it is made up of stitches for a certain type stitch length •...
  • Page 157 Selecting Stitches in Personal Program Activating Personal Program press the Personal Program button Personal Screen in the personal screen the programmed stitches • are visible (progressive stitch numbers) when more than 15 stitches are programmed, • use arrow to scroll for viewing additional stitches Deleting Personal Stitches Activating Personal Program press the Personal Program button...
  • Page 158: Altering Stitches

    Altering Stitches Activating Personal Program press the Personal Program button Personal Program Screen select the stitch to be altered (e.g. zig-zag) alter stitch width and length with the external stitch width and stitch length knobs the alterations as well as the basic settings are •...
  • Page 159: Combinations

    Programming and Saving • In general • Stitch combinations • Opening saved combinations Corrections and Alterations • Deleting • Inserting stitch combinations • Sub-dividing combinations Saving and Deleting Stitches and Stitch Combinations...
  • Page 160: Programming And Saving

    In General Stitches, letters, and numbers can be combined It may well be, however, that not all Drawers can and stored in the memory system. The sewing be filled, due to the saving of many stitches or computer has a memory system, in which the two stitch combinations.
  • Page 161: Empty Stitch Altering Area

    Programming and Saving Stitches by Number select Combi Mode touch «0–9» button enter number of desired stitch touch arrow to delete individual numbers touch field above the numeric pad to delete all numbers touch «Add» to select further stitches by number touch «OK»...
  • Page 162 Opening Empty Drawer touch the «File Drawers» button Drawers screen appears • select an empty Drawer the System Memory Capacity (Free Capacity) is shown in • percentage (%) in a bar above the Drawers screen the Stitch Altering Area is now empty, and a new stitch •...
  • Page 163 Correcting Stitch Combinations Deleting the Stitch Last Programmed touch «Delete» the stitch last entered is deleted • Note: All alterations always affect the area above the cursor. Deleting a Stitch Within the Combination use the scroll arrows to move the cursor below the stitch to be deleted, or select the stitch directly touch «Delete»...
  • Page 164: Deleting Drawer

    Mirroring Entire Combinations touch Multifunction button touch «Mirror Combination» the entire combination is mirrored horizontally (left/right) • Sub-dividing Combinations a combination can be divided into different parts with the • function «Combination Sub-Divider (2)» (e.g. name, street, place, etc.) sew the first part, the sewing computer stops automatically when reaching the Sub-divider function reposition the fabric: press the foot control and the next part is sewn, etc.
  • Page 165: Setup Program

    In General Display Sewing Settings Embroidery Settings Touch (Screen Sensitivity) Customize Favorite Function Button Information Messages and Audio Settings Portal Provider Settings Hardware Reset to Factory Setup Program...
  • Page 166: In General

    In General The Setup Program allows you to personalize the touch screen to suit your own requirements and preferences. For example, you can change the setting of the thread tension or reprogram the Favorite Function button on the head frame. After setting the sewing computer to your personal requirements all changes made in the Setup Note:...
  • Page 167: Display

    Display Opening Setup Program press the external Setup button menu appears • touch «Display» the screen «Display Settings» appears • Display Settings Contrast touch «+» or «–» the contrast of the screen changes • Brightness touch «+» or «–» the brightness of the screen changes •...
  • Page 168: Sewing Settings

    Sewing Settings Opening Setup Program press the external Setup button menu appears • touch «Sewing Settings» the screen «Sewing Settings 1» appears • Sewing Settings 1 Sewing Light when the bar is active (blue) the sewing light will be on •...
  • Page 169: Embroidery Settings

    Embroidery Settings Opening Setup Program press the external Setup button menu appears • touch «Embroidery Settings» the screen «Embroidery Settings 1» appears for adjusting the • embroidery hoop Embroidery Settings 1 «Adjust Reference Position» calibrates the needle to the center of the embroidery hoop.
  • Page 170 To Next Page touch «To Next Page» the next screen appears • To Previous Page touch «To Previous Page» the previous screen appears • Saving and Closing touch «OK» changes are saved, the screen closes • and the menu appears Closing Screen touch «ESC»...
  • Page 171: Touch (Screen Sensitivity)

    Touch (Screen Sensibility) Opening Setup Program press the external Setup button menu appears • touch «Touch» the screen «Touch Setup» appears • Touch Setup touch «+» or «–» the touch sensitivity changes • the changes are indicated by the number in the bar and the •...
  • Page 172: Customize Favorite Function Button

    Customize Favorite Function Button Opening Setup Program press the external Setup button menu appears • touch «Customize Favorite Function Button» the screen «Customize Favorite Function Button» appears • Customize Favorite Function Button the basic setting on the Favorite Function button is «Pattern •...
  • Page 173 NA, the others can be corrected by pressing the respective gray field these Internet addresses can not be used on the • personal computer Note These three Internet addresses must not be changed in any way unless BERNINA provides new respective data. Setup Program...
  • Page 174: Messages And Audio Settings

    Messages and Audio Settings Opening Setup Program press the external Setup button menu appears • touch «Messages and Audio Settings» the screen «Messages and Audio Settings Page 1» appears • Messages and Audio Settings Page 1 Audio System with this bar the sound can be activated or deactivated •...
  • Page 175 Messages and Audio Settings Page 3 touch «To Next Page» the screen «Messages and Audio Settings Page 3» appears • following messages can be turned on or off as well as indicated • acoustically with the desired choice of sounds (1-6): Bobbin Winder •...
  • Page 176: Portal Provider Settings

    Portal Provider Settings Opening Setup Program press the external Setup button menu appears • touch «Portal Provider Settings» the screen «Portal Provider Settings» appears • Portal Provider Settings the screen display contains the summary of the set providers • (your provider’s address) up to three different providers can be set - selection of •...
  • Page 177: Hardware

    Hardware Opening Setup Program press the external Setup button menu appears • touch «Hardware» the screen «SSID» appears • SSID (Service Set Identifier) touch SSID bar a screen with a keyboard appears • enter SSID from your access point only necessary with a wireless appli- •...
  • Page 178 Setup Program...
  • Page 179 Help Tutorial Creative Consultant Balance • Balance for practical and decorative stitches • Balance for sideways motion stitches Cleaning and Maintenance Trouble Shooting Sewing and Sewing Computer Support...
  • Page 180: Help

    Help Program The Help program provides on-screen information on individual stitches and all functions on the screen, eliminating the need to regularly refer to the instruction manual. The information shown corresponds to information in the instruction manual, but is quicker and easier to find electronically. No matter which screen is displayed, the help feature for stitches and functions of the screen can be opened.
  • Page 181: Tutorial

    Subjects Main subjects appear: • Important facts about threading the sewing computer • Sewing techniques • Bernina-Stitch-Regulator BSR • Buttonholes • Peripherals • Embroidery module • • Trouble Shooting •...
  • Page 182 To Previous Page / To Next Page with the scroll arrows the previous or next • page can be viewed Back to Subjects touch the «Home» symbol the first screen (Subjects) of Tutorial appears • myartista Portal connect modem or Ethernet card touch symbol Modem: confirm first message with «Yes»...
  • Page 183: Creative Consultant

    The suggested presser feet are not necessarily standard with the sewing computer but may be special accessories which can be obtai- ned from your BERNINA dealer. The Creative Consultant automatically sets the correct settings for the type of work selected: Thread Tension •...
  • Page 184 • which are particularly suitable for the chosen technique (they may not be standard accessories, but can be purchased separately from your authorized BERNINA dealer) select the presser foot and needle according to your • particular wishes and preferences a stabilizer will be suggested if it is required to suit the •...
  • Page 185: Balance

    All stitches are checked and fully adjusted before the sewing computer leaves the factory. Different fabrics, threads, stabilizers and interfacings 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 fabric.
  • Page 186: Balance For Sideways Motion Stitches

    Balance for Sideways Motion Stitches Fabric, thread, stabilizers and interfacings can affect sideways motion stitches, so correcting with the Balance will sometimes be necessary. Opening Balance touch the function button «Balance» Balance Screen the special Balance screen opens • in the left portion of the screen the stitch is displayed in its •...
  • Page 187: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Caution: Please note that a defective CFL sewing light must ONLY be replaced by an authorized technician. The sewing computer must be brought to an authorized BERNINA dealer! Sewing and Sewing Computer Support – Cleaning and Maintenance...
  • Page 188: Trouble Shooting

    Check upper and lower • • stitch plate hole or hook tip damaged – take threads • your sewing computer to your BERNINA dealer use the correct spool disc • clean and lubricate hook (use only original oiler; • Lower Thread Breaks...
  • Page 189 Defective Sewing Light the sewing computer must be brought to a local • BERNINA dealer Problems With Peripherals plug not completely inserted • restart sewing computer • Lower Thread Indicator Sensor bobbin cover is not closed • not activated in the Setup Program •...
  • Page 190 Needle will penetrate stitch plate or presser foot. Check the settings in the Security screen. • The sewing/embroidery computer is not functioning Contact your BERNINA dealer to solve the • correctly. Please contact your BERNINA dealer. problem. During start-up an error occurred. Please restart the.
  • Page 191 You have opted not to take your sewing/embroidery Flawless functioning of the sewing/embroidery • computer to your BERNINA dealer for its service computer can not be guaranteed if the check. This message will not appear until servicing is not carried out at the recommen- it’s time for the next regular service.
  • Page 192 Sewing and Sewing Computer Support – Messages...
  • Page 193: Connecting Peripherals

    BERNINA Computer System Peripherals Connecting Peripherals Connecting Peripherals...
  • Page 194 BERNINA USB Stick, or to turn your sewingcomputer into an embroidery computer byconnecting the embroidery module. Ask your BERNINA dealer for more information.
  • Page 195: Tutorial Usb Stick

    • automatically The content of the myartista Portal is continuously updated. Note: The BERNINA-Modem or the BERNINA-Ethernet Card includes user instructions! Tutorial USB Stick Open and view tutorial video-films from the Tutorial USB data stick on your sewing computer's screen.
  • Page 196 This BERNINA CD-ROM is the presentation and instructional tool that takes you on a virtual jour- ney around the highlights of the new BERNINA artista 730 sewing and embroidery system. Please insert it into your PC and enjoy using it to learn all about your artista 730.
  • Page 197: The Embroidery Computer

    Embroidery – Content The Embroidery Computer 195–214 Important Embroidery Information 215–222 Embroidery 223–246 Saving and Deleting Motifs 247–252 Embroidery Support 253–258 Peripherals and Accessories 259–264...
  • Page 199 Setting up the Embroidery Computer • Details • Standard accessories • Special accessories Attaching the Embroidery Module • Attaching the embroidery module to the sewing computer • Protecting the embroidery computer from dust • Connecting the adapter for free arm embroidery General Operating Instructions...
  • Page 200: Setting Up The Embroidery Computer

    Details Front view Setting up the Embroidery Computer Back view Embroidery surface Note: Embroidery arm The side view (handwheel) of the sewing and Embroidery hoop connection embroidery computer with the connecting slot Accessory box for embroidery cards and Modem, and the Connecting lug right cable connections are shown on page 9 of the Connecting lug center...
  • Page 201: Standard Accessories

    Blue template for normal embro- idery. Red template for free arm embroidery Embroidery presser foot No. 26. Net for Embroidery bobbin case BERNINA Personal USB Memory Stick upper thread spools - pull over upper thread spool for even spoling Soft cover with pocket...
  • Page 202 Straight stitch plate cards OESD Embroidery motif Stick BERNINA Modem BERNINA embroidery cards / Magic Box BERNINA artista software Ethernet Card Multi Spool holder * can vary from market to market The Embroidery Computer – Setting up the Embroidery Computer...
  • Page 203: Attaching The Embroidery Module

    Attaching the Module to the Sewing Computer Attaching the Module to the Sewing Computer place the module on the sewing computer behind the free arm push the module from the left towards the sewing computer so that the connecting lugs engage in the base plate Releasing the Cable the cable connects the module to the sewing...
  • Page 204: Connecting The Adapter For Free Arm Embroidery

    Connecting the Adapter for Free Arm Embroidery The adapter is used for embroidering tubular items (sleeves, trousers, infant items, socks, etc.) on the free arm of the sewing computer. Attaching the Adapter to the Sewing Computer push the adapter behind the free arm towards the sewing computer so that the connecting lugs engage in the base plate of the sewing computer Attaching the Module to the Adapter...
  • Page 205: General Operating Instructions

    Preparing the Embroidery Computer for Embroidery Embroidery Presser Foot Needles for Embroidery Lower the Feed Dog No. 26 raise the needle so that the press the button on the right attach the Embroidery presser embroidery hoop can be side of the sewing computer to foot No.
  • Page 206: Selecting Embroidery Motifs

    Switching the Embroidery Computer on The artista embroidery system is operated with a combination of external buttons and knobs and a touch screen. turn power switch to «1» (on) Welcome Screen after turning the embroidery Note: • computer on, the Welcome screen The Welcome screen appears for a few seconds can be personalized...
  • Page 207 Embroidery Motifs from an Embroidery Card «Embroidery Card» On-screen Button touch «Embroidery Card» the motifs of the embroidery design card (optional accessory) • appear in color on the display (provided that a card is inserted) select a motif by touching the appropriate on-screen button for more information on Embroidery Cards see •...
  • Page 208: Starting To Embroider

    Selecting the Embroidery Hoop Screen Edit 1 select an embroidery motif from the various choices of motifs the screen «Edit 1» appears • the selected embroidery motif is shown in the most • appropriate (smallest possible) hoop the «Hoop» on-screen button shows which •...
  • Page 209 Starting to Embroider With the Quick Reverse Button on Head Frame lower the presser foot keep the Quick Reverse button on the head frame depressed until the embriodery computer starts the embroidery computer will sew approximately 6 stitches • and stop automatically raise the presser foot cut the thread tail at the beginning of motif lower the presser foot...
  • Page 210: On-Screen Functions And Displays

    Selection Menu After turning on the embroidery computer or changing from Sewing to Embroidery Mode, the Selection menu appears. This happens when a motif is selected or combined with an existing motif. Return to Selection Menu this function appears after selecting one of the following •...
  • Page 211 Common Functions and Displays of Screens Edit 1 and Edit 2 Screen Edit 1 Screen Edit 2 After selecting a motif the screen Edit 1 The screen Edit 1 has a sub menu called Edit 2 appears. In this menu for example new motifs which is used to alter motifs (e.g.
  • Page 212: Embroidery Menu (Ready)

    Show Grid touch symbol Color Motif Display a large cross hair indicates the hoop • the color sequence can be scrolled with the center arrows touch symbol again the display of the selected color is indicated in because the grid now visible the •...
  • Page 213 Save To Next Page - Edit 2 touch symbol touch symbol the “Save” screen appears the screen Edit 1 changes to the screen • • Edit 2 for more information on Saving see pages • 248-251 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Screen Edit 2 Rotate Motif touch symbol the purple knob icon for operating the stitch...
  • Page 214 Motif Properties Letter Manipulation with the Motif Properties function the following touch symbol • is possible: a special display appears • altering the stitch density of stitch types • Pull Compensation: adjusting excessive • spacing/overlap of motif Run Length: altering outline length •...
  • Page 215 Embroidery Menu (Ready) Hoop Display display of the attached embroidery hoop • with stitch field dimensions in mm In the Embroidery menu (Ready) the motif can be embroidered and embroidery related alterations made (e.g. adjusting thread tension, reducing motor speed, etc.). Hoop Relocator Color Information Bar this function makes threading...
  • Page 216 Embroidery Speed «?» (Help) touch symbol one or more times touch symbol and select a function the desired speed will be selected the explanation for the selected • • the bar on the symbol shows the function appears • alteration close with «ESC»...
  • Page 217: External Functions

    Starting Embroidery With Quick Reverse Button on Head Frame touch Quick Reverse button on head frame to start embroidery to enter the Embroidery menu directly from the Design menu touch the Quick Reverse button on head frame Automatic Thread Cutter when a color finished •...
  • Page 219 In General Embroidery Threads Embroidery Stabilizers Hooping the Fabric Important Embroidery Information...
  • Page 220: Different Stitch Types

    Embroidery Test always stitch an embroidery test on a sample fabric. Adjust color, thread quality, needle, stitch density, tension, etc. to suit the motif if necessary for the test use the same fabric and stabilizer that you will use on the project Scaling/Sizing Motifs Choosing an Embroidery Motif motifs can be scaled/sized with...
  • Page 221: Fancy-Fill Stitches

    Fancy-Fill Stitches to give areas a special effect • stitches that create a motif with an area to be filled • Outline Stitches usually straight or satin stitches • used to define a specific area or areas • examples are: straight stitch, double run, triple run, satin •...
  • Page 222: Embroidery Threads

    They are available in a wide range of from a reputable BERNINA dealer in order to avoid colors for beautiful embroidery. irregularities, thread breakage, etc. which so often occur with poor quality threads.
  • Page 223 Tear-away Stabilizers similar to interfacing; tears like paper • one or more layers can be used • comes in different weights • for more stability, apply to the wrong side of the fabric with temporary spray adhesive before hooping carefully tear away exessive stabilizer from the back of the embroidery after stitching stabilizer will remain under larger embroidered •...
  • Page 224 Water Soluble Stabilizer for Fabric With a Pile and Lace Embroidery water soluble stabilizer looks like plastic wrap • dissolve stabilizer in warm water when embroid- • ery is complete water soluble stabilizers are ideal protection for • fabrics with a thick or looped pile such as towe- ling place on top of toweling and high nap fabrics backed by appropriate stabilizer for fabric and...
  • Page 225: Embroidery

    • transferring marks to fabric place the template in the inner hoop so that the word BERNINA is at the front (by the arrows) and can be read the template will engage automatically in the •...
  • Page 226 Hooping the Fabric place fabric on top of the outer hoop place the marked center point in the center of the template on inner hoop match the arrows of inner and outer hoops • place inner hoop on top of fabric and outer hoop and press into place, loosening screws to accommodate fabric.
  • Page 227 Motifs • Embroidering • Positioning • Altering: mirroring, size • Combining Alphabets – Lettering • In general • Combining lettering Adjustments • Motif colors • Adjusting motifs Applications • Free arm embroidery • Lace • Borders • Shadow Embroidery Embroidery...
  • Page 228 In General All motifs can be either embroidered directly or can Apart from combining designs, it is also possible to be combined with the different functions offered rotate the motifs, to alter the stitch density, to by the embroidery computer. allocate another thread color, etc.
  • Page 229 View Motif in Detail (Zoom) A detailed viewing of the motif is possible with the Zoom function: touch symbol once displays the motif enlarged by one step (zoomed in) • touch symbol a second time displays the motif enlarged by a further step, in addition the •...
  • Page 230 Positioning Motif Positioning Motif in Desired Location By moving or rotating the motif can be moved to another position within the hoop. Preparation select desired motif from the Selection menu the motif appears in the screen • Edit 1 use the «To Next Page» symbol to change to the screen Edit 2 Move Motif Move motif as desired:...
  • Page 231: Mirroring Motifs

    Checking the Motif Position With the functions «Check» and «Motif Center» the motif position can be checked before embroidering. Check The function «Check» reads the attached hoop size and stitching area: touch symbol the hoop size is read causing the hoop to move •...
  • Page 232 Mirroring Motifs Vertically (up/down) touch symbol «Vertical Mirror Image (up/down)» the motif will be mirrored vertically • Mirroring Motifs Horizontally and Vertically touch symbols «Horizontal Mirror Image (left/right)» and «Vertical Mirror Image (up/down)» the motif will be mirrored horizontally and vertically •...
  • Page 233 Altering Motif Size Each motif can be proportionally enlarged or reduced as well as rescaled horizontally or vertically. Preparation select desired motif from the Selection menu Note: the motif appears in the screen Edit 1 • To get good results, the motifs use the «To Next Page»...
  • Page 234 Adjust the Motif Height or Width Motifs can be widened or reduced horizontally or lengthened and reduced vertically as desired: touch symbol the Information Areas for • operating the stitch width and length knob appear to adjust the width (widen or reduce the motif horizontally) turn stitch width knob clockwise to widen or counter clockwise to...
  • Page 235: Combining Motifs

    Combining Motifs Motifs can be combined as desired with the embroidery computer to create completely new designs. A combination can consist of several identical motifs or of different ones. It is also possible to combine motifs with lettering. Application combining motif variations •...
  • Page 236: Creating Motif Combination

    Creating Motif Combination With functions such as «Move Motif», «Rotate Motif» «Mirror Image», etc. the motif combination can be created as desired. Selecting Motif Within the Motif Combination touch the symbol «Retrieve» once Note: or more Depending on how switches between different motifs many times the •...
  • Page 237 Corrections and Alterations in the Motif Combination Inserting New Motif to add another motif or duplicate an existing motif • see «Creating Combinations» Altering Motif touch the symbol «Retrieve» in the screen Edit 1 or Edit 2 once or more until the desired motif is acti- vated (in color) alter the activated motif in the screen Edit 2 as desired...
  • Page 238 Letters can be combined with other letters or Application motifs and embroidered with the embroidery names, monograms and addresses • computer. The artista 730 embroidery computer's words and text • screen Edit 2 offers a large variety of alteration creating logos, crests, badges, labels, etc. •...
  • Page 239: Altering Lettering

    Altering Lettering The letters are altered in the screen Edit 2: Rescaling the Letters Height or Width touch symbol and the Information Areas for operating the stitch width and length knob appear to adjust the motif horizontally turn stitch width knob to adjust the motif vertically turn stitch length knob in the Information Area the...
  • Page 240 Creating Arched Lettering touch symbol and a special screen appears select desired arched lettering style: lettering below the curved baseline • (lettering counter clockwise) lettering above the curved baseline • (lettering clockwise) three forms each of arched lettering are • possible (the larger the green circle the less the arch) confirm with «OK»...
  • Page 241 Letters (for example words) can be combined with other letters or motifs. Combining Different Words The words (for example Nothing Sews Like A Bernina. Nothing.) are put together by the line and positioned individually: Putting Together the First Text Line...
  • Page 242 Positioning First Text Line select large hoop (Large Oval) with the function «Hoop Select» rotate text by 90° (more space for text in hoop) with the Rotate Motif function position text with the function «Move Motif» if a stitch happens to be placed outside the embroidery area, the motif outline is displayed in red Combining and Positioning Further Text Lines select «Add Motif»...
  • Page 243 Altering Text to Suit Motif use the «To Next Page» symbol to change to the screen Edit 2 position the text as desired with the function «Move Motif» alter text size to suit motif with the functions «Rescale Motif Proportionally» or «Rescale Motif Height or Width» Calculating New Embroidery Data After changing from the screen Edit 2 to Embroidery menu (Ready) the new embroidery data is recalculated according...
  • Page 244: Motif Colors

    Motif Colors The motif colors can be changed as well as embroidered in different ways. Preparation select desired motif from the Selection menu the motif is displayed in the • screen Edit 1 Adjustments Reallocating Motif Colors touch the function «Color Number» in the screen Edit 1 or Edit 2 the Color Motif display opens •...
  • Page 245 Embroidering Motifs in One Color touch the brush symbol in the Embroidery menu (Ready) brush symbol is activated (highlighted in blue) • embroidery computer stops only when motif is complete • Embroidering Lettering in Multi Colors lettering is embroidered in one color and the brush symbol is not •...
  • Page 246: Adjusting Motifs

    Adjusting Motifs Special fabrics (e.g. toweling, velvet, etc.), thinner or thicker threads can influence the embroidery result. If the embroidery test is not satisfactory, the motif can be adjusted accordingly with the Motif Properties function in the screen Edit 2: touch Motif Properties function a special screen with the following functions appears: •...
  • Page 247: Free Arm Embroidery

    Free Arm Embroidery Free arm embroidery is suitable for lettering and small motifs (not larger than 72x50mm). Application embroidering closed items such as • sleeves, trousers, socks, etc. embroidering tubular items • Preparation for more information on Attaching insert the adapter between the •...
  • Page 248: Embroidering Lace

    Embroidering Lace lace motifs can be embroidered directly onto • fabric. For a true lace effect, however, embroider the motif on water soluble stabilizer, and then use it as lace use fine thread for fine embroidery. Use thick • thread for crochet style effects Embroidering place two or three layers of water soluble stabili- zer in embroidery hoop (depending on thickness...
  • Page 249: Embroidering Borders

    Positioning motifs Checking first stitch before completing Use BERNINA's software to print motif in original embroidery size for use as a template. Use print to arrange and Touch the Color Information bar in Embroidery...
  • Page 250: Shadow Embroidery

    Shadow Embroidery A shadow effect is acquired if the same embroidered lettering or word in another color is placed slightly offset on top of an already embroidered lettering or word. Creating Lettering for more information on Lettering • create lettering see page 234 •••••••••••••••••...
  • Page 251: Saving And Deleting

    Saving Motifs • Saving to the embroidery computer • Saving on Personal design card • Overwriting motifs • Saving on BERNINA Memory Stick Deleting Saved Motifs • Deleting one saved motif • Deleting all saved motifs BERNINA BERNINA BERNINA BERNINA...
  • Page 252 The embroidery computer has a memory system, design cards, Sticks or the myartista Portal, as well i.e. both the sewing stitch combinations and as motifs created in the BERNINA artista software, embroidery «My Designs» are saved in this system. can be combined, rearranged, and altered in Since the memory space is not sub-divided into different ways, then saved.
  • Page 253 My Designs folder (in alphabetical order) Saving to a Personal Design Card personal design cards are available as optional • accessories from your BERNINA dealer open desired motif from embroidery computer, personal design card or peripheral source alter or combine motif if desired touch «Save»...
  • Page 254: Overwriting Motifs

    Saving to a Memory Stick (BERNINA Personal Memory Stick) blank memory sticks are available as optional • accessories from your BERNINA dealer select motif from the embroidery computer, an embroidery card or other data storage devices edit or combine motif if wished press «Save»...
  • Page 255: Deleting A Saved Motif

    a message appears asking «Do you want to • overwrite 3 quilts.ART?» touch «Yes» to confirm select the motif to be saved the motif is now saved with the name of the overwritten one Deleting a Saved Motif in the Selection menu, select «Memory Card» (if memory card is inserted) or «USB Stick»...
  • Page 256: Deleting All Saved Motifs

    Deleting All Saved Motifs it is possible to delete the content of a personal design card, • of a personal USB memory stick or a folder that has been saved on the embroidery computer all at once to delete the content of a personal design card, activate Design Card (personal design card inserted) in the menu select «USB stick»...
  • Page 257 Thread Breakage While Embroidering Trouble Shooting • Prevention and remedy of failures • Messages Embroidery Support...
  • Page 258 It is possible that the upper or lower thread may run out or break while embroidering. In this case the embroidery computer stops automatically provided that the upper and lower thread sensors are activated. how to activate Upper and Lower Thread Sensors in Setup •...
  • Page 259 Setup Program • • needle: remove any thread lint and remnants • It must be polished by a BERNINA Technician from the bobbin case • Skipped Stitches Upper Thread Indicator Sensor incorrect needle used not activated in the Setup Program •...
  • Page 260 Messages In special cases messages may appear on the screen. They serve as a reminder, warning, or Possible Messages regarding the sewing • confirmation of selected applications and computer see page 189 ••••••••••• functions. Below, the embroidery module messages are listed. Message Note The embroidery computer cannot change to sewing.
  • Page 261 Switch sewing/embroidery computer off • sewing/embroidery computer. If the problem persists please and on again.. contact your BERNINA dealer. The BERNINA Modem cannot be identified. Please insert The modem has not been recognized. • the Modem and try again. Remove modem and reconnect.
  • Page 262 Your sewing/embroidery computer has now reached the Take the sewing/embroidery computer • time limit, where your BERNINA dealer will be pleased to to the BERNINA dealer for servicing. This give it a service check. message appears at approx. 2'000'000 stitches.
  • Page 263 Peripherals • BERNINA computer system • Connecting peripherals Accessories • Suitcase system • Embroidery Mega-Hoop • Embroidery cards • BERNINA artista software • USB Stick Peripherals and Accessories...
  • Page 264 730. Simply connect the BERNINA modem or Ethernet Card. The myartista portal provides embroidery designs – grou- ped by hoop size – to be downloaded to the embroidery compu- ter.
  • Page 265 The external devices include user instructions! 1 BERNINA Modem BERNINA Ethernet Card Caution: BERNINA Embroidery Card You must only use BERNINA external devices with the BERNINA artista 730 embroidery 2 USB Stick computer. 3 PC connection Ask your BERNINA dealer!
  • Page 266: Suitcase System

    BERNINA provides a variety of extra accessories to go with the artista 730 sewing/embroidery system for new and unlimited opportunities in your sewing and embroidery. Ask your BERNINA dealer for detailed information. Suitcase System Thanks to the suitcase system with integrated wheels especially developed for the sewing and embroidery computer, you will be able to carry the latter with particular ease and elegance.
  • Page 267: Embroidery Cards

    Use the VAR.00 template with the artista 730. Extra large motifs for use with the Mega-Hoop can, for example, be downloaded from myartista Portal if your embroidery computer is connected to the BERNINA Modem or the BERNINA Ethernet Card. Note:...
  • Page 268 BERNINA artista Embroidery Software Use the BERNINA artista PC software to combine, extend, and change existing motifs on a personal computer (PC). The software even allows you to create motifs all on your own. The...
  • Page 269 Glossary Edit • to add means to combine by addition, to join, to • to edit, to write increase • motifs are edited in the screen (Edit 1 or Edit 2, for • adding a new motif example mirrored, scaled, etc.) auto •...
  • Page 270 • special information source for artista 730 your personal requirements • the Portal especially designed for artista 730 is myartista Portal. On connecting the BERNINA Modem or Ethernet Card and selecting the function software «Portal» your artista 730 sewing computer con- •...
  • Page 271 Tutorial • self-help program for learning about various sewing and embroidery computer features Update • latest version • updating the sewing and embroidery computer software: installing a new version Upgrade • to take to a higher level • upgrading the sewing and embroidery computer means improving or extending its functions •...
  • Page 272 Practical Stitches Buttonholes 16 Directions Sewing 4 Directions Sewing Decorative Stitches 9mm / 40mm Stitch Summary – artista 730...
  • Page 273 Stitch Summary – artista 730...
  • Page 274 Stitch Summary – artista 730...
  • Page 275 Zodiacs Quilt Stitches Stitch Summary – artista 730...
  • Page 276 Alphabets Stitch Summary – artista 730...
  • Page 277 Stitch Summary – artista 730...
  • Page 278 Spring Daffodils Iris Little pansies Floral wreath Butterfly Width in mm Length in mm Embroidery time in minutes Embroidery Design Collection – artista 730...
  • Page 279 Summer Little wild rose White rose Fuchsia Flowers with butterfly Lace border Daisy Embroidery Design Collection – artista 730...
  • Page 280 Fall 3 Quilts Quiltoutline Mushrooms Sunflower Grape leaf Embroidery Design Collection – artista 730...
  • Page 281 Winter Sprig of pine Holly and bird Holly and heart Royal fdl Lace heart Embroidery Design Collection – artista 730...
  • Page 282 Alphabets Alice Blackboard Childs Play Font height: min. 8mm / max. 50mm Font height: min. 13mm / max. 30mm Font height: min. 8mm / max. 50mm Cursive Drifter King Charles Font height: min. 7mm / max. 60mm Font height: min. 8mm / max. 50mm Font height: min.
  • Page 283 Index • Automatic Buttonhole Standard • Jump Stitches 4 Directional Sewing and Stretch 119-120 • Outline Stitches 16 Directional Sewing • Automatic Buttonhole with Direct • Satin Stitch Connecting Stitches Entry Length • Step Stitch • Accessories 262-264 • Automatic Buttonhole with Button •...
  • Page 284 • Embroidery Menu (Ready) • Motor Speed Needle Threader • Embroidery Sequence • Multifunction Button Control • myartista Portal • Embroidery Speed • Needle Stop Adjustment Patching Knits and Jersey • Embroidery Time 207, • Pattern Begin Peripherals 192-194 • Help («?») 208, •...
  • Page 285 Sewing on Wide Elastic Reinforced Edges on Shadow Embroidery Woven Fabric Sideways Motion Stitches 89-93 Reinforced Overlock Seam • Automatic Connection With 16 Restoring the Basic Settings Directional Sewing 92-93 Ribbing Finish • Combining Manually With Ribbing With Overlock Seam Templates Run Length •...

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