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  • Page 1 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 OWNER’S WORKBOOK BERNINA ® 8/15/02 artista 200/1 ASTERING...
  • Page 2 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® Table of Contents SECTION A Pages 3-17 Care and Feeding of Your Sewing Computer SECTION B Pages 18-36 Let’s Start with the Basics SECTION C Pages 37-57 On The Edge SECTION D Pages 58-74...
  • Page 3 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 OWNER’S WORKBOOK Section A Care and Feeding of Your Sewing Computer BERNINA ® 8/15/02 artista 200/3 ASTERING...
  • Page 4 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® Section A Care and Feeding of Your Sewing Computer Machine Set Up Feed Dog Owner’s manual pg.____ Owner’s manual pg. ____ • Soft cover • Feed dog up/down indicator • Storage of foot control, FHS bar, etc.
  • Page 5 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® Practical/Decorative Stitches Threading the Needle Owner’s manual pgs.____ • Needle threader – Owner’s manual pg.____ • Stitches programmed in the machine • Side thread cutter – Owner’s manual pg.____ • After the needle is threaded, put the thread •...
  • Page 6 - sewing settings in Setup IMPORTANT: The CFL sewing light must ® - embroidery settings in Setup be replaced by an authorized BERNINA - function box on the screen technician ONLY. - ½ stitch at a time by tapping the back of the...

  • Page 7: Threads

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® THREADS Poor quality or the wrong type of thread can cause poor stitches on any machine. Thread passes through the eye of the needle approximately 37 times in a “seesaw” action before it forms a single stitch. Poor quality thread results in crooked and looped stitches, puckered seams, frayed thread, and/or needle breakage.
  • Page 8 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® NEEDLES Along with thread, needles are very important to stitch formation. Many “mechanical” problems and damage to fabrics can be traced to a bent, damaged, or incorrect size or type needle. Approximately 60% of all needles made are discarded at some stage of production.

  • Page 9: Sewing Machine Needles

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® SEWING MACHINE NEEDLES 70-90 Has a rounded point. 70 for 60-90 Ball Point Microtex A sharp point with a thin shaft. lingerie, nylon, jersey; 80 for Sharp 60-90 corresponds to the T-shirt; 90 for sweatshirt (Schmetz) weight of the fabric;...

  • Page 10: Needle Positions

    • Move the needle one more position to the right – sew until the machine stops. • Repeat until all six positions have been sewn. Note: The artista 200 has a “quick select” needle position function; hold in the left/right button for rapid movement to either side.
  • Page 11 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® SEAMING Fabric: Firm fabric – 2 pieces, 4” x 6” each Needle: 90/14 Embroidery Thread: 30 wt. cotton embroidery Contrasting color Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1C Owner’s manual pg.____ • Find the ”...
  • Page 12 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® Basting Stitch #21 Preprogrammed settings Basting Stitch #21 - 5mm length Long Stitch function engaged BASTING Fabric: Firm fabric – 2 pieces, 4” x 6” each Needle: 90/14 Embroidery Thread: 30 wt. cotton embroidery...
  • Page 13 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® TOPSTITCHING/EDGESTITCHING Fabric: Firm fabric – 4” x 6” Needle: 90/14 Embroidery Thread: 30 wt. cotton embroidery Contrasting color Presser Foot: Edgestitch Foot #10C (optional accessory) Owner’s manual pg.____ • Cut fabric in half to create 2 pieces each 2” x 6”.

  • Page 14: Securing Stitches

    • The BERNINA ® artista 200 secures in four ways: 1 – Select stitch #3 and sew a few stitches. Press the Quick Reverse button located on the front of the sewing machine and the machine will sew in reverse until the button is released. Continue stitching the seam and secure the end in the same manner.

  • Page 15: Satin Stitch

    • Move the needle position to the center and stitch down the center of the fabric, tapering and widening the satin stitch while sewing. Note: A preprogrammed satin stitch is available on the artista 200; stitch #354 in the Quilt Stitch menu. BERNINA ®...
  • Page 16 • Select stitch #2 - (the one used for satin stitching in the previous exercise). Notice the computer remembered all the changes made to the stitch. Note: The temporary altered memory of the artista 200 remembers the following stitch parameters: Stitch Length, Stitch Width, Needle Position, Tension, Balance, Horizontal and Vertical Mirror Image, Pattern Extend, Long Stitch, and Pattern Repeat.
  • Page 17 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® WISH LIST Care and Feeding of Your Sewing Computer Feet-ures Edgestitch Foot #10C Additional bobbin holders for accessory cabinet Additional presser foot holders for accessory cabinet Stabilizers – Sampler Pack or type __________ type __________ Thread –...
  • Page 18 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 OWNER’S WORKBOOK Section B Let’s Start with the Basics BERNINA ® 8/15/02 artista 200/18 ASTERING...
  • Page 19 Reinforced Overlock – SL2mm SW5mm Zigzag – SL1.5mm, SW1.0mm Owner’s manual pg. ____ Owner’s manual pgs.____ • The artista 200 has several seaming stitches from which to choose, depending on the Stretch – SL1mm SW2mm type of fabric being used. With the Creative Owner’s manual pg.

  • Page 20: Zigzag Seam

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® ZIGZAG SEAM Fabric: Firm knit – 4” x 6” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: All-purpose Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1C Owner’s manual pg.___ • Cut the fabric piece in half lengthwise, creating two pieces, 2” x 6” each.

  • Page 21: Super Stretch Seam

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® SUPER STRETCH SEAM Fabric: Heavy Double Knit, 4” x 6” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: All-purpose Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1C Owner’s manual pg.___ • Cut fabric in half lengthwise creating two pieces, 2” x 6” each.
  • Page 22 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® VARI-OVERLOCK SEAM Fabric: Cotton Interlock, 4” x 6” Ribbing, 2” x 4” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: All-purpose Presser Foot: Overlock Foot #2A Owner’s manual pg.___ • Cut an inside curve in one corner of the fabric to simulate a neckline.
  • Page 23 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® DOUBLE OVERLOCK SEAM Fabric: Single Knit – 4” x 6” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: All-purpose Presser Foot: Overlock Foot #2A Owner’s manual pg.___ • Cut the fabric in half lengthwise, creating two pieces, 2” x 6’ each.
  • Page 24 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® KNIT OVERLOCK SEAM Fabric: Sweater knit fabric, 4”x 6” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: Regular sewing Presser Foot: Overlock Foot #2A Owner’s manual pg.___ • Cut the fabric in half lengthwise, creating 2 pieces 2” x 6” each.
  • Page 25 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® STRETCH OVERLOCK SEAM Fabric: Loosely knit fabric, 4”x 6” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: Regular sewing Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1C or Vari-Overlock Foot #2A Owner’s manual pg.___ • Cut the fabric in half lengthwise, creating 2 pieces 2” x 6” each.

  • Page 26: Flat Joining Seam

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® FLAT JOINING SEAM Fabric: Terry cloth - 2 pieces, 2” x 6” each Needle: 90/14 Universal Thread: Regular sewing thread to match fabric Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1C or Vari-Overlock Foot #2A Owner’s manual pg.___...
  • Page 27 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® REINFORCED OVERLOCK SEAM Fabric: Bulky knit fabric, 4”x 6” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: Regular sewing Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1C Owner’s manual pg.___ • Cut the fabric in half lengthwise, creating 2 pieces 2” x 6” each.
  • Page 28 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® STITCHING CORNERS Fabric: Firm fabric – 2 pieces, 5” x 5” each Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: All-purpose Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1C Owner’s manual pg.___ • Select the Straight Stitch #1. • Place fabric pieces right sides together.
  • Page 29 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® OVERSEWING EDGES Fabric: Heavy Flannel – 3” x 6” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: All-purpose Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1C Owner’s manual pg.___ • Select the Zigzag Stitch #2. • Finish one 6” edge using the following steps.

  • Page 30: Blind Hem

    • Adjust the stitch width if needed so that the needle barely stitches into the fold. • Mount the sample with the edges folded back as shown in the drawing. Note: For more information on Blind Hems, access the artista 200 Tutorial>Techniques>Blind Hem. BERNINA ®...
  • Page 31 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® HAND PICKED HEM Fabric: Lightweight broadcloth – 6” x 7” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: All-purpose Presser Foot: Blind Hem Foot #5 Owner’s manual pg.___ • Turn up a 1” hem along one of the 6” edges and press.
  • Page 32 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® TRIPLE ZIGZAG HEM Fabric: Firmly woven – 6” x 7” Needle: 90/14 Embroidery Thread: 30 wt. cotton embroidery Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1C Owner’s manual pg.___ • Fold a 2” hem to the wrong side of the fabric; press.

  • Page 33: Double Needle Hem

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® DOUBLE NEEDLE HEM Fabric: Cotton interlock – 6” x 7” Needle: Double 3.0/80 Thread: All-purpose, 2 colors Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1C Owner’s manual pg.___ • Turn up a 2” hem along one of the 6” edges and press.
  • Page 34 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® NECKLINE HEM Fabric: Single knit cotton – 4” x 6” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: All-purpose Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1C Owner’s manual pg.___ • Cut a curve to simulate a neck edge in one corner.

  • Page 35: Jeans Hem

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® JEANS HEM Fabric: Denim – 5” x 7” Needle: 100/16 or 110/18 Jeans Thread: All-purpose Presser Foot: Jeans Foot #8 Note: Specially designed to sew over heavy seams and fabrics, the Jeans Foot #8 guides the needle through heavy thicknesses and helps to eliminate needle breakage.
  • Page 36 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® WISH LIST Let’s Start With The Basics Feet-ures, Units A, B, C, K Jeans Foot #8 Edgestitch Foot #10C Straight Stitch Foot #13 Double Needles 2.0mm 2.5mm 3.0mm 6.0mm 8.0mm Jeans Needles 90/14...
  • Page 37 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 OWNER’S WORKBOOK Section C On the Edge BERNINA ® 8/15/02 artista 200/37 ASTERING...
  • Page 38 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® Section C On the Edge Sewing Buttons On Buttonholes Owner’s manual page ____ Owner’s manual pg.____ Feet-ures, Units A and K Feet-ures, Unit D • Types and Uses • Button Sew-On Stitch - regular •...
  • Page 39 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® BUTTONHOLES & EYELETS TYPES AND USES STANDARD BUTTONHOLE Fine to medium weight fabrics. Blouses, shirts, trousers, bedlinens. HEIRLOOM BUTTONHOLE Fine to medium weight fabrics. Blouses, shirts, dresses, trousers, children’s and baby clothes, doll clothes, heirloom work.

  • Page 40: Buttonhole Feet

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® BUTTONHOLE FEET A number of buttonhole feet are available for BERNINA ® sewing machines. The descriptions below will help differentiate between the various feet. Included with the artista 200 BUTTONHOLE FOOT #3C BUTTONHOLE FOOT #3 The standard 9mm buttonhole foot.
  • Page 41 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® STABILIZERS & INTERFACINGS Tear-Away Stabilizer: The most commonly used type of stabilizer, designed to provide temporary support of stitching. Placed on the wrong side of the project and carefully pulled away once stitching is complete. Available in three weights – heavy, medium, and light.

  • Page 42: Manual Buttonholes

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® MANUAL BUTTONHOLES Fabric: Heavy flannel, 6” x 6” Stabilizer: 1 piece, 3” x 6” Needle: 90/14 Embroidery Thread: 30 weight cotton embroidery Presser Foot: Standard Buttonhole Foot #3C Owner’s manual pg.____ • Fold the fabric in half to 3” x 6”. Press and insert the stabilizer.

  • Page 43: Automatic Buttonholes

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® AUTOMATIC BUTTONHOLES Fabric: Cotton Interlock, 6” x 6” Heavy Flannel, 6” x 6” Lightweight Linen or Batiste, 6” x 6” Stabilizer: 2 pieces, 3” x 6” each Needle: 90/14 Embroidery Thread: 30 weight cotton embroidery...
  • Page 44 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® BUTTONHOLE LENGTH ON-SCREEN MEASURING Fabric: Heavy flannel, 6” x 6” Two 10” lengths of gimp cord Stabilizer: 1 piece, 3” x 6” Needle: 90/14 Embroidery Thread: 30 weight cotton embroidery Presser Foot: Automatic Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A Owner’s manual pg.____...
  • Page 45 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® BUTTONHOLE LENGTH DIRECT ENTRY Fabric: Heavy flannel, 6” x 6” Stabilizer: 1 piece, 3” x 6” Needle: 90/14 Embroidery Thread: 30 weight cotton embroidery Presser Foot: Standard Buttonhole Foot #3C Owner’s manual pg.____ •...
  • Page 46 • Sew the buttonhole on the first line. • Sew the programmed buttonhole again on the second line. • The artista 200 will remember this buttonhole length until a new measurement is programmed or the artista 200 is turned off.
  • Page 47 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® STITCH COUNTER BUTTONHOLES Fabric: Heavy flannel, 6” x 6” Stabilizer: 1 piece, 3” x 6” Needle: 90/14 Embroidery Thread: 30 weight cotton embroidery Presser Foot: Standard Buttonhole Foot #3C Owner’s manual pg.____ • Fold the fabric in half to 3” x 6”.
  • Page 48 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® STRAIGHT STITCH BUTTONHOLE Fabric: Linen, 6” x 6” Stabilizer: 1 piece, 3” x 6” Needle: 90/14 Embroidery Thread: 30 weight cotton embroidery Presser Foot: Automatic Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A Owner’s manual page___ •...
  • Page 49 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® MOCK BOUND BUTTONHOLE Fabric: Medium weight fabric, 6” x 6” (base fabric) 2 pieces contrasting cotton fabric, 2” x 3” (fabric “patch”) Stabilizer: Lightweight, tricot knit, fusible interfacing, 6” x 6” Needle: 90/14 Embroidery...
  • Page 50 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® BUTTON SEW-ON STITCH Fabric: Heavy flannel, 6” x 6” Stabilizer: 1 piece, 3” x 6” Needle: 90/14 Embroidery Thread: 30 weight cotton embroidery Presser Foot: Button Sew-On Foot #18 Owner’s manual pg.____ • Select stitch #60.

  • Page 51: Picot Edge

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® PICOT EDGE Fabric: Lightweight single knit cotton, 6” x 4” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: All-purpose sewing thread Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1C Presser Foot Pressure: Decrease slightly (turn to left) Owner’s manual pg.____ •...

  • Page 52: Shell Edge

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® SHELL EDGE Fabric: Nylon tricot, 6” x 4” Aqua Film stabilizer, 2” x 6” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: All-purpose sewing thread Presser Foot: Shell Hemmer Foot #69 (optional accessory) Owner’s manual pg.____ • Select the Blind stitch #9 - alter SW 4mm; leave SL at default setting.

  • Page 53: Rolled And Whipped Edge

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® ROLLED AND WHIPPED EDGE Fabric: Lightweight cotton, 6” x 4” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: All-purpose sewing thread Presser Foot: Standard Buttonhole Foot #3C Owner’s manual pg.____ • Clean one 6” lengthwise edge of “whiskers”...
  • Page 54 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® DESIGNER HEM Fabric: Medium weight cotton, 6” x 4” Needle: 80/12 Sharp Thread: All-purpose sewing thread Presser Foot: Edgestitch Foot #10C (optional accessory) • Select Straight Stitch #1. • Select the left needle position.
  • Page 55 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® ATTACHING ELASTIC LACE Fabric: Nylon tricot, 6” x 4” 9” of elastic lace Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: All-purpose sewing thread Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1C • Select the Running stitch #4. • Adjust stitch length to 1mm.
  • Page 56 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® TURNED UNDER ELASTIC Fabric: Lycra - cotton or nylon, 6” x 5” 9” of cotton swimwear elastic, ½” wide Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: All-purpose sewing thread Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1C Presser Foot Pressure: Reduced as needed •...
  • Page 57 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® WISH LIST On The Edge Presser Feet: Edgestitch Foot #10C Roll and Shell Hemmer Foot #69 Feet-ures BERNINA ® Ironing System Gimp or Pearl Crown Rayon Stitch Witchery - roll Water-soluble stabilizer Buttonhole Space Tape Buttonhole Placement Gauge - Simpflex ruler ½”...
  • Page 58 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 OWNER’S WORKBOOK Section D Gather It Up and Tuck It Down BERNINA ® 8/15/02 artista 200/58 ASTERING...

  • Page 59: Table Of Contents

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® Section D Gather It Up and Tuck It Down Gathering Tucks • Gathering With A Basting Stitch • Pintuck Feet and Double Needles - Lengthen stitch all the way - refer to Feet-ures, Unit F...

  • Page 60: Gathering With A Basting Stitch

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® GATHERING WITH A BASTING STITCH Fabric: Medium weight cotton, 12” x 4” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: All-purpose sewing Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1C • Trim all 4 edges of fabric piece with a wavy rotary cutter.
  • Page 61 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® GATHERING OVER A SINGLE CORD Fabric: Medium weight cotton, 12” x 4” 18” of cord Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: All-purpose sewing Presser Foot: Embroidery Foot #6 (optional accessory) • Trim all four edges of sample fabric before beginning.
  • Page 62 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® GATHERING OVER TWO CORDS Fabric: Medium weight cotton, 12” x 4” 30” of cording Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: All-purpose sewing Presser Foot: Standard Buttonhole Foot #3C • Trim all 4 edges of the fabric piece with a wavy rotary cutter.
  • Page 63 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® ELASTIC THREAD IN THE BOBBIN Fabric: Rayon Challis - 12” x 4” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: All-purpose sewing Elastic thread (bobbin) Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1C Other: Secondary bobbin case • Trim all four edges of the sample fabric before beginning.
  • Page 64 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® NARROW CASING ELASTIC Fabric: Medium weight cotton, 9” x 4” 12” of ” or ¼” cotton elastic Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: All-purpose sewing Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1C • Trim all four edges of the sample fabric before beginning.
  • Page 65 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® GATHERING WITH BULKY OVERLOCK FOOT #12/12C Fabric: Batiste, 4” x 12” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: All-purpose sewing Presser Foot: Bulky Overlock Foot #12/12C (optional accessory) • Neaten one long edge and two short sides of sample fabric before beginning.
  • Page 66 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® GATHERING WITH FOOT #16 Fabric: Medium weight cotton - one piece 4” x 16”, one 4” x 6” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: All-purpose sewing Presser Foot: Wide Gathering Foot #16 (optional accessory) or Extra-wide Gathering Foot #16 (optional accessory) •...
  • Page 67 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® RUFFLER Fabric: Medium weight cotton - one 4” x 16”, one 4” x 6” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: All-purpose sewing Presser Foot: Ruffler Attachment #86 (optional accessory) • Trim fabric edges with wavy rotary cutter before sewing.
  • Page 68 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® PINTUCKS AND DOUBLE NEEDLES Fabric: Lightweight cotton, 6” x 4”, starched Needle: Double (size should correspond to foot) Thread: Two spools of machine embroidery thread Presser Foot: Pintuck Foot #30, #31, #32, or #33 (optional accessories) •...

  • Page 69: Corded Pintucks

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® CORDED PINTUCKS Fabric: Lightweight cotton, 6” x 6”, starched (or interfaced with a lightweight fusible interfacing) Gimp Cord Needle: Double 3.0/80 Thread: All-purpose sewing Presser Foot: 5 Groove Pintuck Foot #31 (optional accessory) •...

  • Page 70: Decorative Corded Pintucks

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® DECORATIVE CORDED PINTUCKS Fabric: Lightweight cotton, 6” x 6”, starched (or interfaced with a lightweight fusible interfacing) Gimp Cord Needle: Double 3.0/80 Thread: All-purpose sewing Presser Foot: 5 Groove Pintuck Foot #31 (optional accessory) With the artista still threaded and with the same settings as for the previous exercise (“Corded...
  • Page 71 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® TRIPLE NEEDLE WORK Fabric: Firmly woven - 6” x 6” Stabilizer: Firm Tear-away or Cutaway - 6” x 6” Needle: Triple (3.0/80) Thread: Embroidery, 3 different colors Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1C or Open Embroidery Foot #20C Owner’s Manual page_____...

  • Page 72: Pleats Vs Tucks

    Note: By placing the fold even with the right edge of the foot, it is possible to stitch eleven different tuck sizes, one corresponding to each of the artista 200’s eleven needle positions. Each needle position is approximately 1mm from the next.
  • Page 73 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® DECORATIVE TUCKS WITH OFF-THE-EDGE SCALLOPS Fabric: Medium weight cotton, 8” x 4” Cording (gimp, perle cotton) Adding machine paper, 1 yard Needle: 80/12 Embroidery Thread: Machine Embroidery Presser Foot: Patchwork Foot #37 (optional accessory) and Open Embroidery Foot #20/20C •...

  • Page 74: Edgestitch Foot #10C

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® WISH LIST Gather It Up and Tuck It Down Presser Feet: Embroidery Foot #6 Edgestitch Foot #10C Bulky Overlock Foot #12 or Bulky Overlock/Braiding Foot #12C Wide Gathering Foot #16 or Extra Wide Gathering Foot #16...

  • Page 75: Section D Artista

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 OWNER’S WORKBOOK Section E Miscellaneous Magic BERNINA ® 8/15/02 artista 200/75 ASTERING...
  • Page 76 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® Section E Miscellaneous Magic Zipper Insertion (Garment, Home Dec) Owner’s Manual page ____ Feet-ures, Unit B and D - center insertion Feet-ures, Unit A, F, K and N - invisible Mending Tears and Holes (Garment) Owner’s Manual page ____...

  • Page 77: Centered Zipper

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® CENTERED ZIPPER Fabric: Medium weight cotton, 2 pieces, 4” x 8” each Zipper: 7” (or longer) conventional zipper Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: All-purpose sewing Presser Feet: Reverse Pattern Foot #1C and Zipper Foot #4 and...
  • Page 78 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® Note: The invisible zipper can be used in place of a conventional zipper when an uninterrupted design line is desired. Zipper Insertion • Mark the seam lines on the right side of fabric.
  • Page 79 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® MENDING TEARS AND HOLES Fabric: Denim - 4” x 6” Fusible Knit Stabilizer, 2” x 2” Needle: 90/14 Universal or Jeans Thread: To suit the fabric Presser Feet: Reverse Pattern Foot #1C and...

  • Page 80: Lace Insertion

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® LACE INSERTION Fabric: Lightweight cotton 4” x 6” 9” insertion lace, ½ ”- ¾” wide Needle: 75/11 Universal Thread: 60 wt. cotton Presser Feet: Edgestitch Foot #10/10C (optional accessory) • Pin or spray-baste the lace in position on top of the lightweight cotton.
  • Page 81 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® WINGING IT ONCE Fabric: Cotton Organdy, 6” x 6” square 6” length of heirloom lace insertion Needles: Wing, size 100/16 Thread: Embroidery thread Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern #1C or Open Embroidery #20C • Insert Wing needle.
  • Page 82 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® WINGING IT TWICE Fabric: Cotton Organdy, 6” x 6” square OESD Aqua Film stabilizer, 6” x 6” Needles: Double Wing Thread: Embroidery thread Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern #1C or Open Embroidery #20C • Insert Double Wing needle.
  • Page 83 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® MAKING ENTREDUEX Fabric: Cotton Organdy, 5” x 6” Heavy cotton thread for cording Stabilizer: Spray starch and/or very thin, lightweight stabilizer Needle: Wing, size 100 Thread: 60 wt. cotton Presser Feet: Cording Foot #25 (optional accessory) •...
  • Page 84 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® COUCHING CORDS Fabric: Firmly woven - 6” x 6” Stabilizer: Firm Tear-away or Cutaway - 2 pieces, 6” x 5” each Needle: 90/14 Embroidery Thread: Assorted decorative threads Assorted decorative cords, such as:...
  • Page 85 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® BOBBIN WORK BASICS Fabric: Firmly woven - 5” x 8” Stabilizer: Heavy weight tear-away, 5” x 8” 505 temporary spray adhesive Needle: 90/14 Universal Thread: Needle: Mettler Metrosene (all purpose polyester) Bobbin: four different heavy, decorative threads such as...
  • Page 86 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® FAGOTING & BUNDLING Fabric: Firm fabric - 2 pieces, 3 ”x 5” each Needle: 90/14 Embroidery Thread: Embroidery Presser Feet: Tailor Tack Foot #7 (optional accessory) Open Embroidery Foot #20C Reverse Pattern Foot #1C •...
  • Page 87 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® FRINGING Fabric: Firm fabric - 2 pieces, 4” x 6” each Needle: 90/14 Embroidery Thread: Rayon Embroidery Presser Feet: Tailor Tack Foot #7 (optional accessory) Embroidery Foot #6 (optional accessory) • Select stitch #2 - SW 2mm and SL satin - Tension 1 - Tailor Tack Foot #7.
  • Page 88 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® PIPED PORTIONS Fabric: Firmly woven - 6” x 4” Cotton - 2” x 15” Cable Cord - 18” Needle: 90/14 Universal Thread: All-Purpose Presser Foot: Bulky Overlock Foot #12/12C • Fabric strips should be cut 1¼” plus the circumference of the cord being used.
  • Page 89 • Select the Hand Look Quilt Stitch #328. Notice that the tension is increased when this stitch is selected. Depending on your fabric/batting combination you may need to increase the upper tension slightly. • For other stitch adjustments, such as balance, select the Tutorial and/or Help features of the artista 200. • Sew of row of this stitch.

  • Page 90: Outline Quilting

    Presser Foot: Leather Roller Foot #55 (optional accessory) • Attach Leather Roller Foot #55 to the artista 200. This foot allows for easy maneuvering of curves and tight areas. The technique described here is similar to freemotion quilting with “training wheels.”...

  • Page 91: Freemotion Quilting

    Because this foot is used with the feed dog lowered, you control the movement of the fabric! • Drop the feed dog by pressing the button on the lower right side of the artista 200. • Attach Freemotion Quilting Foot #29 or #29C to the machine.
  • Page 92 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® WISH LIST Miscellaneous Magic Presser Feet and Accessories: Embroidery Foot #6 Tailor Tack Foot #7 Darning Foot #9 Edgestitch Foot #10/10C Bulky Overlock Foot #12/12C Zipper Foot with Guide #14 Cording Foot #22...
  • Page 93 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 OWNER’S WORKBOOK Section F Creative Sewing BERNINA ® 8/15/02 artista 200/93 ECTION ASTERING...
  • Page 94 SAMPLER #2 - The Many Faces Of Applique • Basic Applique skills. Feet-ures, Units A, D, K and L • Using eyelets creatively. Feet-ures, Units A and K • How to create the BERNINA ® Chain. Feet-ures, Units A and K • Sewing with metallic threads.
  • Page 95 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® FRINGED FLOWER SAMPLER BERNINA ® 8/15/02 artista 200/95 ECTION ASTERING...
  • Page 96 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® FRINGED FLOWER Fabric: Denim, 9” x 9” 9” of ribbon, ” wide 2mm and 4mm wide grosgrain ribbon Stabilizer: 1 piece tear-away, 9” x 9” Needle: 90/14 Embroidery Double/sizes to match grosgrain or silk ribbon.
  • Page 97 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® BASIC APPLIQUE SAMPLER BERNINA ® 8/15/02 artista 200/97 ECTION ASTERING...
  • Page 98 • Pull threads to the back and use seam sealant. Writing • Program in “What A Catch!” • These words could go in the upper left of the picture. • Program the word “BERNINA” and sew it in the center of the fish. BERNINA ® 8/15/02...
  • Page 99 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® BERNINA CHAIN Presser Foot: Open Embroidery Foot #20/20C Stitch: Straight Stitch #1C Stitch Width: Stitch Length: As desired Needle Position: Center Single Pattern: Needle Down: Threads • Needle: rayon, metallic, cordonnet, or polyester; depends on the look desired.
  • Page 100 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® WISH LIST Creative Sewing Presser Feet and Accessories: Tailor Tack Foot #7 Circlular Embroidery Attachment #83 Eyelet Attachment #82 with Foot #92 Feet-ures Needles Double_____ Metallic_____ Embroidery_____ Threads 30 wt. Cotton Embroidery Designer 6 - Ivory...
  • Page 101 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 OWNER’S WORKBOOK Section G Programming Pizzazz BERNINA ® 8/15/02 artista 200/101 ECTION ASTERING...
  • Page 102 BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® Section G Programming Pizzazz Your artista 200 and the Meaning of Color Owner’s manual pgs.____ • Color Key yellow = background blue = active pink = scrolling purple = main category buttons and multifunction knobs...
  • Page 103 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® Buttonhole Functions Basic Functions Owner’s manual pg____ Owner’s manual pg____ Recording Long Stitch Length On-Screen Measurement Pattern Extend 2-5x Manual Pattern Begin (with Favorite Function indicated) Stitch Counter Vertical Mirror Image Horizontal Mirror Image Alphabet/Monogram Functions Owner’s manual pg____...
  • Page 104 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® FUN WITH FUNCTIONS SAMPLER Fabric: Heavy Muslin, 10” x 13” Stabilizer: Tear-away as needed Needle: 90/14 Thread: 30 weight embroidery Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1C and Open Embroidery Foot #20C and Sideways Motion Foot #40C Preparation •...
  • Page 105 • The artista 200 has four motor speed settings. • Note that your artista 200 will automatically limit the sewing speed of certain stitches, such as Sideways Motion motifs. This is to assist in successful guiding and stitching of these designs.
  • Page 106 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® Row 5 - Pattern Begin, Pattern Repeat 1-9x, Pattern Repeat Button (on machine) Owner’s manual pg____ • Select stitch #660. When a stitch is selected, Pattern Begin is automatically activated. It will automati- cally deactivate when you begin to stitch.
  • Page 107 • Engage Pattern Extend 5x; sew one stitch pattern. Note: As the stitch pattern is lengthened, the stitch density is maintained. • Your artista 200 also limits the Pattern Extend capacity of stitches within your machine to ensure the best results for your sewing projects.
  • Page 108 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® Row 11 - Stitch Counter Seam Owner’s manual pg____ The Stitch Counter function of your artista is not for buttonholes only. It can also be used to measure and stitch seams of a specific length. Useful for patchwork piecing and other seaming techniques.
  • Page 109 • Your artista 200 has a state-of-the-art memory system for both sewing and embroidery. • The memory system within your artista 200 will save stitch combinations, Personal Program information, and embroidery design creations. (Saving embroidery designs will be covered in the artista 200 Embroi- dery Workbook.)
  • Page 110 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® COMBI MODE SAMPLER Fabric: Heavy Muslin, 9” x 9” Stabilizer: Tear-away as needed Needle: 90/14 Thread: 30 weight embroidery Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1C Preparation • Using a spray adhesive such as 505, adhere the stabilizer to the muslin.
  • Page 111 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® Combi Mode Sampler Instructions Row 1 - Accessing Combi Mode, Creating and Saving a Stitch Combination • Touch the Combi Mode symbol. • The Stitch Altering Area appears, but with a slightly different set of available functions. Combi Mode is now accessible and ready for stitch input.
  • Page 112 Pattern End button on the sewing machine head. Note: The Pattern End button signals your artista 200 to complete the current stitch pattern and then stop. When in Combi Mode, the Pattern End button stops at the end of the current stitch, not at the end of the current combination.
  • Page 113 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® COMBI MODE EXERCISE SUBDIVIDER Fabric: Heavy Muslin, 6” x 11” Stabilizer: Tear-away as needed Needle: 90/14 Thread: 30 weight embroidery Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1C • Access Combi Mode. • Select the Decorative Stitch main category button.
  • Page 114 • Pivot 90º; tap the needle up. • Scroll to the second part of the combination. • Activate Pattern Repeat 2x; sew. The artista 200 will automatically stop after two repeats. Note that with the Sub-Divider feature, ONLY the selected combination will sew in a repetitive manner.
  • Page 115 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® COMBI MODE CREATIVE LABEL SUBDIVISION EXERCISE Fabric: Heavy Muslin, 9” x 7” Stabilizer: Tear-away as needed Needle: 90/14 Thread: 30 weight embroidery Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1C Before starting the sampler, prepare the following - - - Using a spray adhesive such as 505, adhere the stabilizer to the muslin •...
  • Page 116 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® COMBI MODE CREATIVE LABEL SUBDIVISION EXERCISE BERNINA ® 8/15/02 artista 200/116 ASTERING...
  • Page 117 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® WISH LIST Programming Pizzazz Feet-ures Chalk Wheel Fabric Marking Pen Large Ruler - clear BERNINA ® Ironing System Decorative Thread Isacord Polyester Embroidery__ Mettler Poly Sheen__ Rayon___ Cotton___ Metallic___ Interfacing/Stabilizer Fusible Tricot__ OESD Light Weight Tear-Away__...

  • Page 118: Artista 200

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 OWNER’S WORKBOOK Section H Fabulous Features BERNINA ® 8/15/02 artista 200/118 ECTION ASTERING...
  • Page 119 In Section A you were introduced to the concept of Temporary Altered Memory. • What exactly does “Temporary Altered Memory” mean for you as a creative sewer? - your artista 200 remembers all of your stitch changes and personal settings - you can spend more time concentrating on creative details •...
  • Page 120 - Pattern Repeat 1-9x Altering Stitches • Imagine that you do a lot of applique and rarely use zigzag stitch #2 as it is set up on the artista 200. • To permanently alter the stitch for applique: - set stitch length = 0.4mm...
  • Page 121 200 BERNINA ® Adding Functions You’ve seen how your artista 200 remembers basic stitch alterations; it will also remember functions associated with your selected stitch. • Select stitch #751; engage the following functions: - Pattern Extend 2x - Vertical Mirror Image - Pattern Repeat 4x •...
  • Page 122 • Check the stitches to verify for yourself that each copy does, indeed, have different saved settings. • Turn your artista 200 OFF, then ON again. • Select Personal Program again; verify that the stitches are still there, still with altered settings.
  • Page 123 Owner’s manual pg___ • Your artista 200 records the stitches that you sew; this record is kept in History and contains the last 15 stitches that were sewn. History works for Single Mode stitches, but not Combi Mode stitch combinations.
  • Page 124 • After selecting a sewing technique, scroll through and read/access the suggested information. Touch OK. • Your artista 200 will not only take you to the appropriate stitch for your fabric/technique selection, but also automatically set up the stitch parameters.
  • Page 125 • Tutorial information may be in the form of written text, color step-by-step diagrams, or video clips. ® ® • With the BERNINA CD-ROM drive attached to your artista, and with the BERNINA Tutorial CD inserted, you can access more tutorial information in the form of video clips. Look for the Video symbol; touch to open.
  • Page 126 • Touch the Setup button and select the Sewing Settings option. • Touch the + and - symbols to increase or decrease the maximum sewing speed of your artista 200. • Each +/- alters the speed setting by 10 stitch increments.
  • Page 127 • Secure an embroidery hoop to the artista module and insert the matching template. • Touch CHECK. • The artista 200 “reads” the hoop position and positions the hoop so the needle is in the center. If needed, use the arrows to adjust the hoop position.
  • Page 128 (near the Quick Reverse Button) for quick and easy access. • Change the function assigned to your Favorite Function Button as often as you like, whether for a particular type of sewing or for a special project. Customizing is easy on your artista 200! Setting the Favorite Function Button •...
  • Page 129 Portal Provider Settings Owner’s manual pg____ • This Setup option is for use with the optional Modem for the artista 200. • To use the modem, the artista 200 must be connected to a phone line. • Portal Provider Settings allows you to set up a phone connection in much the same way as you would set up an Internet provider for your home computer.
  • Page 130 Owner’s manual pg____ • When selected, this option allows you to: - reset ONLY the Sewing portion of your artista 200 - reset ONLY the Embroidery portion of your artista 200E - reset BOTH the Sewing and Embroidery portions of your artista 200E •...
  • Page 131 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 OWNER’S WORKBOOK Section I Directional Dynamics BERNINA ® 8/15/02 artista 200/131 ECTION ASTERING...
  • Page 132 9mm of thread stand. directional movement. • Note that the artista 200 differentiates between the Fabrics, Interfacings, and Stabilizers beginning and ending points of the stitching, with • Prepare fabric by stabilizing it as necessary to sup-...
  • Page 133 • Starting at the center – sew all 16 compass directions using the preprogramming zigzag stitch (#40) and Sideways Motion Foot #40C. • Note the changes in stitch formation as the artista 200 sews in different directions. • Trim and mount sample.
  • Page 134 • Trim and mount sample. Note: The Directional Stitching exercises in this workbook were created on the artista 200. Some adjustments to the stitch combination formulas may be necessary depending on the fabric, thread, and stabilizer used to create the sample.
  • Page 135 • Trim and mount sample. Note: The Directional Stitching exercises in this workbook were created on the artista 200. Some adjustments to the stitch combination formulas may be necessary depending on the fabric, thread, and stabilizer used to create the sample.
  • Page 136 • Trim and mount sample. Note: The Directional Stitching exercises in this workbook were created on the artista 200. Some adjustments to the stitch combination formulas may be necessary depending on the fabric, thread, and stabilizer used to create the sample.
  • Page 137 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® STITCHING DIRECTIONAL MONOGRAM COMBINATIONS Fabric: Firm, woven fabric, 8” x 8” Stabilizer: 1 piece heavy tear-away, 8” x 8” Needle: 90/14 Embroidery Thread: Embroidery Presser Foot: Sideways Motion Foot #40C Mapping the Monogram: •...
  • Page 138 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® STITCHING DIRECTIONAL MONOGRAM COMBINATIONS BERNINA ® 8/15/02 artista 200/138 ASTERING...
  • Page 139 • Trim and mount sample. Note: The Directional Stitching exercises in this workbook were created on the artista 200. Some adjustments to the stitch combination formulas may be necessary depending on the fabric, thread, and stabilizer used to create the sample.
  • Page 140 • Stitch. • Trim and mount the sample. Note: The Directional Stitching exercises in this workbook were created on the artista 200. Some adjustments to the stitch combination formulas may be necessary depending on the fabric, thread, and stabilizer used to create the sample.
  • Page 141 • Trim and mount the sample. Note: The Directional Stitching exercises in this workbook were created on the artista 200. Some adjustments to the stitch combination formulas may be necessary depending on the fabric, thread, and stabilizer used to create the sample.
  • Page 142 30 wt. cotton embroidery Presser Foot: Sideways Motion Foot #40C This is a very fun and different way to use the artista 200’s directional capabilities. It makes use of the new Subdivsion feature. A Subdivision acts as a stop within a combination, and also allows you to continue sewing other parts of a stored stitch combination.

  • Page 143: Mastering Your Bernina Artista

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 200 BERNINA ® WISH LIST Directional Dynamics Feet-ures Needles Embroidery_____ Threads 30 wt. Cotton Embroidery Pearl Crown Rayon by YLI Candlelight by YLI BERNINA ® Ironing System Embroidery Foot #6 Heavy Tear-away Stabilizer BERNINA ® 8/15/02...

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