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 Masthead artista 200 Sewing and Embroidery Computer Instruction Manual Text / Sewing and Susanne Festi, Franziska Kiener, Herbert Stolz, Anna Tiberini Embroidery projects Photography Ben Wiesenfarth, Konstanz: S. 8, 9, Dividers Sewing/Embroidery Drawings Müller-Melzer ID, Kreuzlingen Bitmaps Herbert Stolz, Steckborn Design concept Silvia Bartholdi, Schaffhausen Inside cover (U2/U3)
Page 5: Table Of Contents
artista 200 – 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...
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Page 7: Practical Stitches
Sewing – Content The Sewing Computer 7–34 Practical Stitches 35–72 Decorative Stitches 73–96 Lettering 97–108 Buttonholes 109–134 Quilt Stitches 135–148 Personal Program 149–152 Saving and Deleting Stitches and Stitch Combinations 153–158 Setup Program 159–170 Sewing and Sewing Computer Support 171–182 Connecting Peripherals 183–186 030794.71.04_0401_a200_EN...
Page 8 Setting up the Sewing Computer Operating Instructions Screen Display External Functions On-screen Functions The Sewing Computer 030794.71.04_0401_a200_EN...
Page 9: 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 030794.71.04_0401_a200_EN...
Page 10 Thread cutter on head frame Thread guide (while winding the bobbin when sewing and embroidering) Handwheel Card slot for BERNINA Modem (optional accessory), Personal design cards and Embroidery cards (optional accessories) Headset connection (optional accessory) Connection for BERNINA CD-ROM drive USB...
Page 11: 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) • seam guide for slide-on table •...
Page 12: 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 insert the plug into A depressing the foot control raise or lower the needle by •...
Page 13: Slide-On Table
Slide-on Table Larger Sewing Surface 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 place over the free arm and press firmly so that it engages on the fixing lug To Remove pull to the left...
Page 14: 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 15: 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 16: 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 17 Supplementary Spool Pin (vertical) Vertical Spool Pin the supplementary spool pin (vertical) is stored • in the accessory box insert the pin from right to left in the opening to remove, pull to the right at the base of the spool pin essential sewing aid when using more than one •...
Page 18: Stitch Plate
Stitch Plate 9mm Stitch Plate 5.5mm Stitch Plate Straight Stitch Plate (special accessory) (special accessory) Stitch Plate Markings Removing the Stitch Plate the stitch plate is marked needle insertion point is turn power switch off («0») • • • with vertical lines in position 0 (center needle raise the presser foot and •...
Page 19: Needle/Thread Combination
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 20 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 030794.71.04_0401_a200_EN...
Page 21: 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 22: 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 23: 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 or pushing •...
Page 24: 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 25 • 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 26: 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 27 Simple Menu Selection Main Category Buttons press a button to select the desired menu the first stitch, stitch program or stitch summary • appear on the screen Practical Stitches Practical Stitch Button the Practical Stitch menu appears • 15 practical stitches appear on the screen •...
Page 28: Embroidery Mode / Sewing Mode
Setup Program press the external Setup button 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 030794.71.04_0401_a200_EN...
Page 29: 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 the desired alterations can be •...
Page 30: General Functions
General Functions The following functions are found on various screens and programs of the artista 200 sewing computer. They are consistently used in the same manner for specific tasks when accessing and moving between different programs. On-screen Functions Single Mode «?»...
Page 31: Special Functions
Special Functions The following functions are found on the artista 200 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 32: Multifunction Button
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 •...
Page 33 Securing Function (with 4 stitches) Motor Speed touch symbol before starting to sew = 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 4/4 individual stitches or stitch combination touch symbol one or more times to will be secured at the beginning select the desired speed touch symbol during sewing individual selected speed is displayed •...
Page 34 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 35: 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 36: Straight 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 37: 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 38 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 39: 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 external Needle Position Button (on Head Frame) depending on the fabric it may buttons to change the needle secures the seam beginning...
Page 40: 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 Altered Stitch Memory is •...
Page 41: 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 42: 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 43: 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 44 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 45 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 46 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 far right or far left Needle position: Preparation baste seam closed and finish the seam allowance baste or pin zipper in place so that fabric edges meet over the center of the zipper...
Page 47 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 48 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 49 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 50: 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 51: 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 52 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 53: 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, or silk 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 54: 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 55: Honeycomb Stitch Edges
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 56: 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 57 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 58: Flat Joining Seam
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 59: Visible Hem With Jersey Stitch
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 60: Ribbing With Overlock Seams
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 61: Hems With Double Needle
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 62: 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 63 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 64: Sewing On Elastic, Shirring Elastic/Cord
Sewing on Elastic, Shirring Elastic/Cord Gathering Stitch: Gathering stitch No. 12 size and type to suit the fabric selected Needle: 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 65 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 66 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 up (sewing position) Feed dog:...
Page 67: Elastic Edges
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 68: 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 69: 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 70: 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 71: 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 72: 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 73: 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 74 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 75 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 76: 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 77: Decorative Stitches 9Mm
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 78 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 79 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 80: Combining Practical And Decorative Stitches
Practical and Decorative Stitches in the Combi Mode Stitch: Decorative and Practical stitches 9mm Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected cotton, decorative Thread: Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Reverse pattern foot No. 1C or Open embroidery foot No. 20C select «Combi Mode»...
Page 81 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 82: Cross Stitches
Cross Stitches Stitch: Cross stitches No. 301 - 314 Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric cotton, decorative Thread: 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 83: Stitch
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 84: Hemstitches
Heirloom Techniques / Hemstitching Stitch: Hemstitch Nos. 701, 702, 709 - 711, 713, 720, 721, 723, 725, 726, 732, 742 Wing needle, Double wing needle Needle: Thread: cotton or decorative Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Reverse pattern foot No. 1C or Open Embroidery foot No.
Page 85: Note
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 86 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 87 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 88: Scallops Off The Edge
Heirloom Techniques / Scallops Off the Edge Stitch: Padded satin stitch No. 416 Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected cotton or decorative Thread: 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 89: Corded Scallops
Heirloom Techniques / Corded Scallops Stitch: Satin scallop stitch No. 507, 508 Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected cotton or decorative Thread: Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Sideways motion foot No. 40C, and Open Embroidery foot No. 20C, or Embroidery foot No.
Page 90: 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 91 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 92 Sideways Motion Stitches Combining Manually With Templates Stitch: Sideways motion stitches Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected cotton or decorative Thread: 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 93 Sideways Motion Stitches Automatic Connection With 16 Directional Sewing Stitch: Sideways motion stitches Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected decorative Thread: 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 94: Preview Of Combination
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 95: Directional Sewing
16 Directional Sewing Stitch: Straight stitch No. 39 / Zig-zag stitch No. 40 Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected cotton or decorative Thread: Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Sideways motion foot No. 40C 16 Directional Sewing sew automatically in 16 directions without •...
Page 96: Connecting Stitches
Connecting Stitches Stitch: Straight stitch No. 39 Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected cotton or decorative Thread: 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 97: Directional Sewing
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 98 Alphabet Summary Important Lettering Information Combining Lettering (9mm) General Monogramming Information (Sideways Motion) Monogram Size 1 Monogram Sizes 2 and 3 Lettering 030794.71.04_0401_a200_EN...
Page 99: 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 264 •••••••••••••••••••••••••• Lettering – Summary 030794.71.04_0401_a200_EN...
Page 100: 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 101: Combining Lettering (9Mm)
Combining Lettering (9mm) Stitch: Letters 9mm Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected cotton, decorative Thread: 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 102: Combining Lettering And Functions
• 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 103 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 104: 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 105 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 106 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 107 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 108 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 109 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 110 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 111: 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 112 In General Buttonholes are practical closures which can also Buttonholes/Button Sew-on Program/Eyelets be used for a decorative effect. The artista 200 provides a very versatile selection. press Buttonhole button All buttonholes can be sewn and programmed a summary of the different buttonholes •...
Page 113 Important Buttonhole Information Marking Buttonholes Manual Buttonholes Buttonhole foot No. 3C • the buttonhole length of manually stitched buttonholes must be marked on the fabric in the appropriate position Automatic Buttonholes Automatic buttonhole foot No. 3A • mark the length of the first buttonhole after sewing the first buttonhole, the length for •...
Page 114 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 115: Corded Buttonholes
Corded Buttonholes 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 gimp cord is particularly recommended for •...
Page 116 Attaching Cord in Automatic Buttonhole Foot No. 3A insert the needle at the beginning of the buttonhole raise the presser foot guide the cord under the foot to the right hook the cord over the pin at the back of the foot bring the cords to the front of the foot pull each end into one of the notches at the front of the foot Sewing...
Page 117: 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 118 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 119: 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 120: Automatic Buttonholes (Standard And Stretch)
Automatic Buttonholes (Standard and Stretch) Without Stitch Counter Buttonhole Stitch: Standard and Stretch buttonholes No. 51, 52 and 53 size and type suitable for the fabric selected Needle: 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 121 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 122: Automatic Round, Keyhole And Hand-Look Buttonholes
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 123 Sewing Hand-look Buttonhole sew with consistent speed 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 •...
Page 124: Stitch Counter Buttonhole
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 125 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 126: Manual 4 Or 6 Step Buttonhole
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 127 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 128: Straight Stitch Buttonhole
Straight Stitch Buttonhole Stitch: Straight stitch buttonhole No. 59 Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected cotton or polyester Thread: 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 129 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 130: Bound Buttonhole
Bound Buttonhole Stitch: Straight stitch buttonhole No. 59 Needle: 80 – 100 H cotton or polyester Thread: 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 131 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 132: Decorative Buttonholes
Decorative Buttonholes Stitch: Buttonholes (all types) Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected cotton, polyester or embroidery threads Thread: 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 133: 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 134 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...
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Page 136 Stitch Summary Important Information on Different Techniques Quilters Securing Program • Stitch No. 324 Quilting Straight Stitch • Stitch No. 325 Piecing Stitch/Straight Stitch • Straight stitch No. 326 Hand-look Quilt Stitch • Stitches No. 328, 346–350 Decorative Quilt Stitches •...
Page 137 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 138: 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 139: Quilters Securing Program
Quilters Securing Program Stitch: Quilters securing program No. 324 Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected cotton, decorative or monofilament Thread: 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 140: Quilting Straight Stitch
Quilting Straight Stitch Stitch: Quilting straight stitch No. 325 Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected cotton, decorative or monofilament Thread: 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 141: 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 or Patchwork foot No. 37 (optional accessory) Piecing Stitch / Straight Stitch this piecing stitch is a short straight stitch •...
Page 142: 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 143: Decorative Quilt Stitches
Decorative Quilt Stitches Stitch: Decorative quilt stitches No. 327, 332–345, 351 Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected cotton or decorative Thread: 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 144: Satin Stitch
Satin Stitch Stitch: Satin Stitch No. 354 Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected cotton, polyester, decorative Thread: 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 145 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 146: Blanket Stitches
Blanket Stitches Stitch: Blanket stitches No. 329, 330, 352, 353 Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected cotton, decorative Thread: Feed dog: up (sewing position) Presser foot: Reverse pattern foot No. 1C or Open embroidery foot No. 20C Blanket Stitches stitches No.
Page 147: 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 148 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 149: 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) Preparation prepare a «quilt sandwich»...
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Page 151 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 152 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 for more information on Selecting Programmed •...
Page 153: 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 •...
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Page 155: Programming And Saving
In General Stitches, letters, and numbers can be combined (capacity) available. It may well be, however, that and stored in the memory system. The sewing not all Drawers can be filled, due to the saving of computer has a memory system, in which the two many stitches or stitch combinations.
Page 156 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 157 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 158: Corrections And Alterations
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 159 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.
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Page 161: 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 162: Display
Display Opening Setup Program press the external Setup button menu appears • touch «Display» the screen «Display Settings» with the possible settings for • the screen appears Display Settings Contrast touch «+» or «–» the contrast of the screen changes •...
Page 163: 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 164: 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 165 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 166: Touch (Screen Sensitivity)
Touch (Screen Sensibility) Opening Setup Program press the external Setup button menu appears • touch «Touch» the screen «Touch Setup» appears for calibrating the touch • sensitivity of the screen Touch Setup touch «+» or «–» the touch sensitivity changes •...
Page 167: 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 168: 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 169 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 170: 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 171: Reset To Factory
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 • if necessary delete «ANY» and enter the SSID from your access point Reset to Factory Opening Setup Program press the external Setup button...
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Page 173: 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 174: Tutorial
Opening Tutorial Note: press external «Tutorial» button In computer language, tutorial means self-help. The Tutorial provides concentrated on-screen information about various aspects of the sewing computer, eliminating the need to refer regularly to the instruction manual. Subjects Main subjects appear: •...
Page 175 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 the modem touch symbol confirm first message with «Yes»...
Page 176: 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 177 • 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 178: 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 sometimes they might not close or they might overlap, i.e. the stitches that make up the pattern are too close together or too far apart.
Page 179: 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 180: Cleaning And Maintenance
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Page 181: Trouble Shooting
• stitch plate hole or hook tip damaged – take turn power switch off («0») • • your sewing computer to your BERNINA dealer sewing computer has been standing in a cold • room Lower Thread Breaks restart sewing computer •...
Page 182 Needle will penetrate stitch plate or presser foot. • The sewing/embroidery computer is not functioning correctly. • Please contact your BERNINA dealer. During start-up an error occurred. Please restart the • sewing/embroidery computer. If the problem persists please contact your BERNINA dealer.
Page 183 You have opted not to take your sewing/embroidery computer to • your BERNINA dealer for its service check. This message will not appear until it’s time for the next regular service. Please insert CD-ROM containing video tutorials and press «OK».
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Page 185 BERNINA CD-ROM, or to turn your sewing computer into an embroidery computer by connecting the embroidery module. Ask your BERNINA dealer for more information.
Page 186 Note: The BERNINA Modem includes user instructions! External CD-ROM Drive Using the external BERNINA CD-ROM drive, special BERNINA CD-ROMs (e.g. Video Tutorial) can be opened directly on the sewing computer. When this function is visible in the toolbar on a selected Tutorial page, the application described can be viewed in a Video Tutorial.
Page 187 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 200 sewing and embroidery system. Please insert it into your PC and enjoy using it to learn all about your artista 200.
Page 188: The Embroidery Computer
Embroidery – Content The Embroidery Computer 187–206 Important Embroidery Information 207–214 Embroidery 215–238 Saving and Deleting Motifs 239–244 Embroidery Support 245–250 Peripherals and Accessories 251–256 030794.71.04_0401_a200_EN...
Page 189 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 190: 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 191: Standard Accessories
Standard Accessories Large oval embroidery hoop (145x255mm) Medium embroidery hoop (100x130mm) Template for large oval embroidery hoop Template for medium embroidery hoop Small embroidery hoop (72x50mm) Adapter for free arm embroidery (for normal use and free arm embroidery) Blue template for normal embroidery Red template for free arm embroidery Embroidery presser foot No.
Page 192: Special (Optional) Accessories
Suitcase system for sewing computer Embroidery Mega-Hoop (150x400mm) and embroidery module Template for Mega-Hoop Straight stitch plate BERNINA embroidery cards BERNINA CD-ROM drive (depending BERNINA Modem on country) BERNINA artista software The Embroidery Computer – Setting up the Embroidery Computer 030794.71.04_0401_a200_EN...
Page 193: 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 194: Connecting The Adapter For Free Arm Embroidery
Protecting the Embroidery Computer from Dust Soft Cover the soft cover protects from dust and dirt • when not using the embroidery computer, leave the soft cover on attach the part of the soft cover meant for the embroidery module with the zipper Connecting the Adapter for Free Arm Embroidery The adapter is used for embroidering tubular items (sleeves, trousers, infant items, socks, etc.) on the...
Page 195: General Operating Instructions
Preparing the Embroidery Computer for Embroidery Embroidery Presser Foot Needles for Embroidery Lower the Feed Dog No. 15 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 attached lower the feed dog foot No.
Page 196: 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 197: Embroidery Motifs From An
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 198: Starting To Embroider
Selecting the Embroidery Hoop Design Menu Edit 1 select an embroidery motif from the various choices of motifs the screen «Design Menu Edit 1» appears • the selected embroidery motif is shown in the most • appropriate (smallest possible) hoop the «Hoop»...
Page 199 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 200: 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 201: Motif Information
Common Functions and Displays of Design Menu Edit 1 and Edit 2 Design Menu Edit 1 Design Menu Edit 2 After selecting a motif the Design Menu Edit 1 The Design menu has a sub menu called Edit 2 appears. In this menu for example new motifs can which is used to alter motifs (e.g.
Page 202: Design Menu Edit 1
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 203 Save To Next Page - Edit 2 touch symbol touch symbol the “Save” screen appears Design Menu Edit 1 changes to the • • Design Menu Edit 2 for more information on Saving see pages • 240-242 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Design Menu Edit 2 Rotate Motif touch symbol the purple knob icon for operating the stitch...
Page 204: Motif Properties
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 205: Embroidery Menu (Ready)
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 206 Design Menu Edit 1 «?» (Help) touch symbol touch symbol and select a function the screen changes from the the explanation for the selected • • Embroidery menu (Ready) to the Design function appears Menu Edit 1 close with «ESC» Embroidery Speed Bobbin Thread Length touch symbol one or more times...
Page 207: 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 •...
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Page 209 In General Embroidery Threads Embroidery Stabilizers Hooping the Fabric Important Embroidery Information 030794.71.04_0401_a200_EN...
Page 210: 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 211: Outline 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 212: 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 213 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 214 Water Soluble Stabilizer for Fabric With a Pile and Lace Embroidery soluble stabilizer looks like plastic wrap • dissolve stabilizer in warm water when • embroidery is complete soluble stabilizers are ideal protection for fabrics • with a thick or looped pile such as toweling place on top of toweling and high nap fabrics backed by appropriate stabilizer for fabric and motif...
Page 215: Hooping The Fabric
• 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 216 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 217 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 030794.71.04_0401_a200_EN...
Page 218 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 219 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 220: Positioning Motif
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 Design • Menu Edit 1 use the «To Next Page»...
Page 221 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 222 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 223 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 Design Menu Edit 1 • To get good results, the motifs use the «To Next Page»...
Page 224 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 225: 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 226: 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 227 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 Design Menu Edit 1 or Edit 2 once or more until the desired motif is activated (in color) alter the activated motif in Design Menu Edit 2 as desired...
Page 228 Letters can be combined with other letters or Application motifs and embroidered with the embroidery names, monograms and addresses • computer. The artista 200 embroidery computer's words and text • Design Menu Edit 2 offers a large variety of creating logos, crests, badges, labels, etc. •...
Page 229: Altering Lettering
Altering Lettering The letters are altered in the Design Menu 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 230 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 231: Combining Lettering
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 232: Combining Motifs And Lettering
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» Combining and Positioning Further Text Lines select «Add Motif»...
Page 233 Altering Text to Suit Motif use the «To Next Page» symbol to change to Design Menu 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 Design Menu Edit 2 to Embroidery menu (Ready) the new embroidery data is recalculated according to the...
Page 234: 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 • Design Menu Edit 1 Adjustments Reallocating Motif Colors touch the function «Color Number» in the Design Menu Edit 1 or Edit 2 the Color Motif display opens •...
Page 235 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 236: Adjusting Pull Compensation
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 Design Menu Edit 2: touch Motif Properties function a special screen with the following functions appears: •...
Page 237: 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 238: 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 stabilizer in embroidery hoop (depending on...
Page 239: 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 240: 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 226 •••••••••••••••••...
Page 241: Saving And Deleting
Saving Motifs • Saving to the embroidery computer • Saving on Personal design card • Overwriting motifs Deleting Saved Motifs • Deleting one saved motif • Deleting all saved motifs BERNINA BERNINA BERNINA BERNINA BERNINA BERNINA BERNINA BERNINA BERNINA BERNINA...
Page 242 The embroidery computer has a memory system, design cards, CD-ROMs or the myartista Portal, as i.e. both the sewing stitch combinations and well as motifs created in the BERNINA artista embroidery «My Designs» are saved in this system. software, can be combined, rearranged, and Since the memory space is not sub-divided into altered in different ways, then saved.
Page 243 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 244: Overwriting Motifs
Overwriting Motifs motifs saved in «My Designs» or on a personal • design card can be directly overwritten with a new motif open desired motif from embroidery computer, personal design card or peripheral source alter or combine motif if desired touch «Save»...
Page 245 Deleting a Saved Motif select Design Card button (personal design card inserted) or Embroidery Computer button from the Selection menu, as well as appropriate folder touch the «?» (Help) button in the motif overview select appropriate motif Deleting Saved Motifs a special screen opens which, in addition to information on •...
Page 246: Deleting All Saved Motifs
Deleting All Saved Motifs it is possible to delete the content of a personal design card, • 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 to delete the content of a folder in the embroidery computer, select Embroidery Computer in the menu, then the...
Page 247 Thread Breakage While Embroidering Trouble Shooting • Prevention and remedy of failures • Messages Embroidery Support 030794.71.04_0401_a200_EN...
Page 248 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 249 • • the stitch plate hole has been damaged by the BERNINA dealer • needle. It must be polished by a BERNINA Technician Lower Thread Indicator Sensor bobbin cover is not closed • Skipped Stitches not activated in the Setup Program •...
Page 250 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 181 ••••••••••• functions. Below, the embroidery module messages are listed, together with the appropriate action to be taken in each case.
Page 251 For threading it is recommended that the needle be in the • highest position. The sewing/embroidery computer is not functioning correctly. • Please contact your BERNINA dealer. During start-up an error occurred. Please restart the • sewing/embroidery computer. If the problem persists please contact your BERNINA dealer.
Page 252 BERNINA dealer for an appointment. You have opted not to take your sewing/embroidery computer • to your BERNINA dealer for its service check. This message will not appear until it’s time for the next regular service. CD-ROM NOT working! •...
Page 253 Peripherals • BERNINA computer system • Connecting peripherals Accessories • Suitcase system • Embroidery Mega-Hoop • Embroidery cards • BERNINA artista software Peripherals and Accessories 030794.71.04_0401_a200_EN...
Page 254 External Devices Modem (for access to myartista Portal) The BERNINA Modem enables direct access to the myartista Portal (information source) where the special Portal pages, programmed for the embroidery computer alone, can be called up onto the artista 200 screen.
Page 255 External CD-ROM drive Using the external BERNINA CD-ROM drive, BERNINA embroidery CD-ROMs can be opened directly on the embroidery computer. Connect CD-ROM drive and insert a BERNINA CD-ROM. touch «CD-ROM» in the Embroidery Mode the motifs from the CD-ROM are displayed in color on the •...
Page 256: Suitcase System
BERNINA offers a variety of extras (special accessories: presser foot, magnifying lens, multi spool holder, Mega-Hoop, embroidery design cards) to go with the sewing and embroidery system artista 200, for new and unlimited opportunities. Ask your BERNINA dealer for more information.
Page 257: Embroidery Cards
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 use motifs from one of the BERNINA CD-ROMs (external BERNINA CD-ROM drive must be connected to the embroidery computer).
Page 258 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 whole design process lies in your hands: from first draft, to final...
Page 259 • a CD-ROM's content can be read but not changed on the CD • on the artista 200 sewing and embroidery Memory computer CD-ROMs can be read via BERNINA • memory, store CD-ROM reader • programs and data are saved and prepared for processing •...
Page 260 • special information source for artista 200 • the Portal especially designed for artista 200 is software myartista Portal. On connecting the BERNINA • generic term for programs (i.e. computer programs) Modem and selecting the function «Portal» your • as opposed to hardware, which is the term used to...
Page 261 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 newer or the latest version, or updating parts of a program Upgrade • to take to a higher level, to improve, to promote •...
Page 262: Stitch Summary
Practical Stitches Buttonholes 16 Directions Sewing 4 Directions Sewing Decorative Stitches 9mm / 40mm Stitch Summary – artista 200 030794.71.04_0401_a200_EN...
Page 263 Stitch Summary – artista 200 030794.71.04_0401_a200_EN...
Page 264 Stitch Summary – artista 200 030794.71.04_0401_a200_EN...
Page 265 Zodiacs Quilt Stitches Stitch Summary – artista 200 030794.71.04_0401_a200_EN...
Page 266 Alphabets Stitch Summary – artista 200 030794.71.04_0401_a200_EN...
Page 267 Stitch Summary – artista 200 030794.71.04_0401_a200_EN...
Page 268 Spring Daffodils Iris Little pansies Floral wreath Butterfly Width in mm Length in mm Embroidery time in minutes Embroidery Design Collection – artista 200 030794.71.04_0401_a200_EN...
Page 269 Summer Little wild rose White rose Fuchsia Flowers with butterfly Lace border Daisy Embroidery Design Collection – artista 200 030794.71.04_0401_a200_EN...
Page 270 Fall 3 Quilts Quiltoutline Mushrooms Sunflower Grape leaf Embroidery Design Collection – artista 200 030794.71.04_0401_a200_EN...
Page 271 Winter Sprig of pine Holly and bird Holly and heart Royal fdl Lace heart Embroidery Design Collection – artista 200 030794.71.04_0401_a200_EN...
Page 272 Alphabets Alice Blackboard Childs Play Font height: min. 13mm / max. 30mm Font height: min. 8mm / max. 50mm 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 273 • Sideways Motion Stitches • Bartack Program Corded Scallops Tutorial • Basting Stitch Creative Consultant 175, Eyelet Programs BERNINA artista Embroidery Soft- Cross Stitches ware Blanket Stitches Fancy-Fill Blind Hem Darning Automatic Feed Dog Bobbin Case (remove/insert) Darning Manual Feed Dog and Fabric Feed •...
Page 274 Sewing Sideways Motion Stitches • Height Compensating Tool Patches on Knits and Jersey Heirloom Techniques 82–88 Patchwork, Appliqué and Quilting Sideways Motion Stitches and • Corded Scallops Functions • Hemstitching Peripherals 184, 185, 252, Templates as Sewing Aid • • Pintucks 84–86 Personal Program...

Bernina Artista 200 Manual

Summary of the

Summary Practical Stitches

Table of Contents

Practical and Decorative Stitches in the Combi Mode

Needle: Size and Type Suitable for the Fabric Selected

Feed Dog: up (Sewing Position)

Note

Decorative Stitches - Applications

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Customize Favorite Function Button

Balance for Practical and Decorative Stitches

Setting up the Embroidery Computer 188

Quick Links

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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