BERNINA 750 QE
Introduction Dear BERNINA Customer Congratulations! You have decided on BERNINA and therefore on a product which will delight you for years. For more than 100 years our family company has attached greatest importance to satisfied customers. As for me, it is a matter of personal concern to offer you Swiss development and precision at the height of perfection, futureorientated sewing technology and a comprehensive customer service.
Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Important Information 3. When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all the instructions before using this sewing-/embroidery computer. When the sewing-/embroidery computer is not in use, it should be disconnected from the electricity supply by removing the plug from the outlet. 5. DANGER! To reduce the risk of electrical shock: 1.
Safety Instructions SERVICING DOUBLEINSULATED PRODUCTS In a double-insulated product two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means is provided on a doubleinsulated product, nor should a means for grounding be added to the product. Servicing a double-insulated product requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be done only by qualified service personnel.
Contents Sewing Contents Sewing Safety Instructions 2 Key to Signs 8 Accessory 9 Environmental Protection 3 Glossary 32 14 ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ 11 11 12 Front view 12 Important sewing information Thread 14 Needle, thread and fabric 14 Needles, threads ⦁⦁ Correct needle/Thread combination ⦁⦁ Too thin thread or too thick needle ⦁⦁ Too thick thread or too fine needle 15 15 15 15 Overview needles 16 Sewing preparation 18 Power Switch/Power Cable 18 Foot control 18 Slide-on table 18 P
Contents Sewing Update Calibrating buttonhole foot No.
Contents Sewing Decorative stitches 95 Overview Decorative stitches 95 Application 95 Examples of application Decorative stitches 96 Cross Stitches 96 Pintucks 97 Quilt stitches 99 Bobbin-Play sewing 98 Overview Quilt stitches 99 Examples of application Quilt stitches Handlook quilt stitch For free-motion quilting 102 Functions in the BSR mode Needle stop down (standard) Needle stop up Raise or lower the needle Securing with the «Start/Stop»-button (only Mode 1) ⦁⦁ Securing function (o
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Key to Signs Key to Signs DANGER! Very important! Risk of injury! ATTENTION! Very important! Risk of damage! Tips! Glossary BERNINA USB stick Balance Fabric fold BSR clr Hook LMS Memory Satin stitching Bartack Mobile storage medium Correcting abnormalities in stitch formation due to the fabric Folded edge of material BERNINA-Stitch-Regulator. Quilting with consistent stitch length within a certain speed Clear.
Accessory Accessory Standard Accessories 1 2 3 4 5 6 Presser foot lifter Foot control Soft Cover With Pocket Accessory Box Power cable Slide-on table 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 3 spool discs 4 bobbins (one of them in the bobbin case) Height compensation tool Selection of needles Seam guide, right Seam ripper Screwdriver Torx, gray Screwdriver, red Angular Torx button Lint brush Lubricator 2 foam pads 3 4 5 2 6 1 13 12 14 11 15 16 10 9 17 8 18 7 034247.71.
Accessory Presser feet 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5 6 7 No. 1C Reverse pattern foot No. 1D Reverse pattern foot No. 3A Automatic buttonhole foot with slide No. 4D Zipper foot No. 5 Blindstitch foot No. 20C Open embroidery foot No. 37D Patchwork foot No. 42 BSR foot 8 Visit www.bernina.com for more accessory information. 10 034247.71.
Accessory Accessory box free standing ⦁⦁ on the back of the box, pull both extensions out until they click into place 7 5 Lay-out The box is equipped as standard with one large 1 and one small 2 drawer as well as a compartment for bobbin holders 5 and presser feet 7. ⦁⦁ to remove a bobbin, press the compartment holder 6 lightly ⦁⦁ buttonhole foot with slide no.
Overview sewing computer Overview sewing computer Front view 23 17 24 16 22 13 14 18 15 21 19 12 11 20 10 9 8 5 7 6 4 3 2 45 1 25 Detail view 43 41 6 40 4 12 42 034247.71.
Overview sewing computer 17 26 1 2 3 27 28 30 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 24 29 10 11 12 13 14 15 31 16 17 18 19 32 33 39 34 35 36 37 38 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Bobbin cover Stitch plate Attachment base for special accessories Presser foot LED-sewing light Needle clamp «Quick reverse»-button «Automatic thread cutter»button «Presser foot up/down»button «Start/stop»-button Thread guide Slide Speed Control Thread take-up cover «Needle stop»-button down/up Programmable «Pattern end-/securing»-button Thread t
Important sewing information Important sewing information Thread Be sure to select the appropriate thread type and weight for the fabric. For a perfect sewing result, thread and fabric quality play an important role. It is recommended to use quality brands.
Important sewing information Needles, threads Correct needle/Thread combination When sewing, the thread should travel smoothly down the long groove on the front of the needle. Too thin thread or too thick needle The thread has too much clearance in the long groove. Skipped stitches and damage to the thread can occur. Too thick thread or too fine needle The thread rubs on the edges of the long groove and can get jammed. This can cause thread breakage.
Important sewing information Overview needles Universal 130/705 H/60-100 Metafil 130/705 H-MET/75-80 or H-SUK/90-100 Normal point, slightly rounded Large eye For nearly all natural and synthetic fabrics (woven and knitted) Sewing with metallic threads Jersey/Stretch 130/705 H-S, H-SES, H-SUK/70-90 Cordonnet (Topstitching) 130/705 H-N/80-100 Ball point Small ball point, long eye Jersey, knit and stretch material Topstitching with thick thread Leather 130/705 H-LL, H-LR/90-100 Wing needle (Hemst
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Sewing preparation Sewing preparation Power Switch/Power Cable 1 2 5 4 3 1 Power Switch The sewing computer is switched on («I») and off («0») with the power switch.
Sewing preparation Presser foot lifter Raising or lowering presser foot via FHS. Attaching the Free Hand System ⦁⦁ insert into the opening 1 Raising and lowering the presser foot ⦁⦁ with your knee push lever to the right ⦁⦁ you should be able to operate the FHS with your knee in your normal sitting position ►► the presser foot is raised; the feed dog is lowered simultaneously.
Sewing preparation Winding a bobbin ⦁⦁ turn power switch to «I» (on) ⦁⦁ place empty bobbin on spindle 1 1 2 ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ 3 place foam pad on the spool pin place thread on the spool pin attach appropriate spool disc 2 following the direction of the arrow, take the thread through the rear guide and around the pre-tension stud ⦁⦁ wind the thread two to three times around the empty bobbin ⦁⦁ cut off any excess thread on the thread cutter 3 Appropriate spool disc Diameter of thread spool determines disc size.
Sewing preparation Inserting a bobbin/Threading lower thread Removing the bobbin from the bobbin case ⦁⦁ press the release lever at the bobbin case (see illustration «Changing bobbin case» on this page) ⦁⦁ remove the bobbin case according to following description ⦁⦁ insert the bobbin so that the thread is wound counterclockwise 1 1 ⦁⦁ pull the thread from the left into the slot ⦁⦁ pull the thread to the right under the spring 2 ⦁⦁ lead the thread beneath the thread guide and pull upwards ►► the threa
Sewing preparation Threading the upper thread ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ raise the needle and presser foot turn power switch to «0» (off) place foam pad on the spool pin place spool on pin so that the thread unwinds clockwise attach appropriate spool disc ⦁⦁ hold the thread and lead it from the spool along the direction of the arrow 1 into the rear guide 1 ⦁⦁ then into slit of upper thread tension 2 2 4 ⦁⦁ pull thread down to the right of the take-up cover and around 3 ⦁⦁ take thread up to the left of the cove
Sewing preparation Threading the double needle 2 4 3 1 Threading the first thread raise the needle and the presser foot, remove the presser foot if necessary turn power switch to «0» (off) insert double needle place foam pad on the spool pin place thread spool 3 on horizontal spool pin attach appropriate spool disc take thread through rear guide 2 guide the thread to the front in the slit and past the tension disc 1 on the right side ⦁⦁ guide the thread to the needle as usual and ⦁⦁ thread the right ne
Sewing preparation Thread needle Position the needle by pressing the foot control once (1 stitch).
Sewing preparation Stitch plate 3 1 2 4 Markings on the stitch plate ̶̶ the stitch plate is marked with vertical, horizontal and diagonal lines in mm and inches ̶̶ the lines help to guide the fabric for sewing seams and precise topstitching, etc. ̶̶ the horizontal markings are helpful for sewing corners and buttonholes, etc.
Sewing preparation Thread tension Higher upper thread tension = the upper thread is tightened, which pulls the lower thread up to the top of the fabric. Lower upper thread tension = the upper thread is loosened, which enables it to be pulled to the back of the fabric. Basic settings are applied automatically when a stitch pattern or program is selected. The upper thread tension is set optimally at the BERNINA factory and the sewing computer has been tested.
Sewing preparation Altering presser foot pressure ⦁⦁ touch «i»-icon ⦁⦁ touch «presser foot pressure»-icon ►► presser foot pressure scale is displayed ⦁⦁ turn stitch width or stitch length knob to the left or to the right ►► presser foot pressure is increased or decreased ►► alterations of the presser foot pressure is displayed in the scale (yellow) and in the yellow-framed icon ►► the basic setting remains visible (white) When sewing thick material, e.g.
Sewing preparation Feed Dog and Fabric Feed With each stitch the feed dog moves forward by one step. The length of this step is determined by the stitch length selected. With an extremely short stitch length, the steps are also very short. The fabric moves away from the foot quite slowly, even at full sewing speed. e.g. buttonholes, satin stitch and decorative stitches are all sewn with a very short stitch length. Let the fabric feed evenly.
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Functions Functions Overview «Function»-buttons sewing «Start/Stop»-button ̶̶ starts and stops the sewing computer when operating it with or without foot control ̶̶ starts and stops the BSR-Function if the BSR foot is attached and activated «Needle stop»-button ⦁⦁ touch button ►► the needle is raised or lowered in the same way as by sinking the heel back on the foot control «Presser foot position»-button Programmable «Pattern end/Securing»-button ⦁⦁ touch button before or during sewing ►► single patter
Functions Stitch width and Stitch length Knobs (Multifunction) ̶̶ to adjust stitch width or stitch length ̶̶ to alter thread tension ̶̶ to set the buttonhole slit width or the button size ̶̶ to adjust the balance ̶̶ various alterations in the setup program ̶̶ various alterations when embroidering «Needle position»-buttons ⦁⦁ press the left button ►► needle moves to the left ⦁⦁ press the right button ►► needle moves to the right ⦁⦁ keep button pressed ►► quick change ̶̶ total of 11 needle positions (5 lef
Display Display Overview Main Display System settings 1 Home 2 Setup Program 3 Tutorial 4 Creative consultant 5 Help 6 ECO 7 Clear settings 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Menu Selection 8 Practical stitches 9 Decorative stitches 9 10 Alphabets 11 Buttonholes 10 12 Personal program/Memory 13 Stitch selection by number 8 11 12 13 32 034247.71.
Display Selection 14 Single and combi mode 15 Scroll up/down 14 15 Stitch Pattern selection 16 Stitch pattern selections 16 Stitch Pattern Display 17 Display of the stitch pattern selected 18 Information 18 17 034247.71.
Functions - Display Functions - Display Overview Sewing functions ⦁⦁ touch «i»-icon ►► «Function»-display appears 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 General functions Information ⦁⦁ touch icon ►► another Display is opened Securing ⦁⦁ touch icon before sewing Back ⦁⦁ touch icon ►► goes back to the previous Display ►► all changes are saved Confirm selection ⦁⦁ touch icon ►► activates or confirms alteration/selection Leaving the active Display ⦁⦁ touch icon ►► the Display is cl
Functions - Display Altering stitch density Certain decorative stitches (e.g. No. 401) allow an alteration of the stitch density. The set stitch pattern length will not be affected. ⦁⦁ touch arrow icon «up» ►► the stitch density is reduced in 0.05mm steps ►► the stitch distance is enlarged ⦁⦁ touch arrow icon «down» ►► the stitch density is increased in 0.
Functions - Display Overview Functions buttonholes ⦁⦁ touch «Buttonhole»-button ⦁⦁ select the buttonhole ⦁⦁ touch «i»-icon 1 5 8 2 6 9 3 4 10 7 11 Altering the buttonhole 1 Programs the buttonhole length 2 Buttonhole length direct entry 3 Manual buttonhole 4 Stitch counter buttonhole 5 Securing 6 Buttonhole slit width 7 Balance 8 Upper thread tension 9 Security program 10 Presser foot indicator 11 Presser foot pressure Programming buttonhole length ►► the icon is white-framed after a buttonhole
Functions - Display Buttonhole slit width ⦁⦁ set the buttonhole slit width to between 0.1mm and 2.0mm using the stitch width or the stitch length knob or the arrow icons Balance Balances forward and reverse stitches.
Functions - Display Overview Functions Alphabets ⦁⦁ touch «Alphabet»-button ⦁⦁ select Alphabet ⦁⦁ touch «i»-icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 12 Altering Alphabet 1 Securing 2 Pattern repeat 3 To alter pattern length 4 Thread tension 5 Needle position 6 Mirror image (Left/Right) 7 Personal memory permanent 8 Security program 9 Mirror image down/up 10 Clear saved setting to default 11 Presser foot indicator 12 Permanent reverse sewing 13 Balance 14 Lettering size in alphabets 15 Presser
Functions - Display Needle position ⦁⦁ move the needle to the left or to the right using the arrow icons left/right or the finger ⦁⦁ keep arrow icon pressed ►► quick movement of the needle ►► the needle position is displayed in the yellowframed icon ⦁⦁ touch yellow-framed icon ►► moves the needle to the middle (Position 0) Mirror image (Left/Right) The sewing computer sews the stitch pattern mirrored, left/right referring to the sewing direction.
Functions - Display Overview Functions Combi mode ⦁⦁ touch «Combi mode»-icon ⦁⦁ select stitch pattern ⦁⦁ touch «i»-icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 11 14 15 Combi mode 1 Deleting 2 Editing combinations at cursor position 3 Altering the pattern length 4 Upper thread tension 5 Needle position 6 Mirror image (Left/Right) 7 To edit the whole combination 8 Security program 9 Long stitch (without alphabets) 10 Mirror image (Up/Down) 11 Presser foot indicator 12 Permanent reverse sewing 13 Balance 1
Functions - Display Editing the whole combination Presser foot indicator ⦁⦁ touch icon ⦁⦁ touch icon ►► Display appears Security program ⦁⦁ touch icon ⦁⦁ touch «Needle»- or «Stitch plate»-icon Overview Needles: ⦁⦁ touch the desired «Needle»-icon ►► stitch width is limited automatically ►► this prevents the inserted special needle from hitting the presser foot and the stitch plate = no needle breakage ►► numbers in the needle icons indicate the needle distance in mm ⦁⦁ touch «Standard needle»-icon ►► th
Functions - Display ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ 1 touch «Combi mode»-icon select the stitch pattern touch «i»-icon touch «Cursor position»-icon Functions 1 Combination subdivider (1) 2 Combination subdivider (2) 3 Securing 2 3 Combination subdivider (1) ̶̶ each combination or memory folder can be subdivided into several parts ̶̶ only those parts where the cursor is located will be sewn ̶̶ to sew another part, the cursor must be placed into this part Combination subdivider (2) ̶̶ each combination can be interrupted as
Functions - Display ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ touch «Combi mode»-icon select stitch pattern touch «i»-icon touch «Edit whole combination»-icon Functions 1 Deleting 2 Mirror Image (Left/Right) 3 Combination repeat 2 1 3 Deleting Deletes the whole combination. Mirror image (Left/Right) The sewing computer sews the whole combination mirrored, left/right referring to the sewing direction.
Setup Program Setup Program Overview «Setup»-display The Setup Program enables an individual adjustment of the Display surface and the settings according to your personal requirements. After setting the sewing computer to your personal requirements, all changes made in the Setup Program are saved, even when the sewing computer is switched off. Exceptions from this rule are outlined within the description of the function concerned in each case.
Setup Program Touch the yellow-framed icon to reset to basic setting.
Setup Program Selecting the Display color ⦁⦁ touch «Display color»-icon ⦁⦁ select the desired display color Sewing settings ⦁⦁ touch «Sewing setting»-icon 1 2 3 Sewing speed ⦁⦁ move the round knob in the Display to the left/right using the finger or ⦁⦁ turn the stitch width knob ►► alters the maximal sewing speed 1 ►► the number in the yellow-framed icon indicates the stitches per minute, the basic value is indicated by a white line Altering the upper thread tension ⦁⦁ move the round knob in the Display
Setup Program 4 5 Automatic securing program at pattern end ̶̶ the number and type of the securing stitches of the external «Pattern end/ Securing»-button can be programmed ̶̶ standard = four securing stitches in the same place ⦁⦁ select function 4 for forward securing stitches ⦁⦁ via the arrow icons three to six securing stitches can be programmed Automatic thread cutter ►► if function 5 is activated, the upper and lower thread are automatically cut after sewing 6 Raising the presser foot ►► if functi
Setup Program Adjusting embroidery settings ⦁⦁ touch «Embroidery settings»-icon 1 2 3 4 The settings for embroidery speed and the upper thread tension can be adjusted in the same way like the settings for sewing. (see page 46) ⦁⦁ touch icon 1 ►► when changing the thread color the automatic cut of the thread is activated or deactivated ⦁⦁ touch icon 2 ►► to turn automatic thread cutter on or off ⦁⦁ touch icon 3 ►► activate or deactive securing stitches. Standard = activated ►► i.e.
Setup Program Display Calibration The Display calibration can be opened as follows: ⦁⦁ turn off the sewing-/embroidery computer ⦁⦁ touch the two needle positioning buttons on the front panel and keep them pressed ⦁⦁ turn on the sewing-/embroidery computer and release the buttons as soon as the Display appears ⦁⦁ touch «Display calibration»-icon ⦁⦁ touch the calibration icon ⦁⦁ touch the center of the cross using a blunt pen ►► the cross moves to the next position ⦁⦁ repeat this until all three positi
Setup Program Monitoring ⦁⦁ touch «Monitoring»-icon The following monitoring functions can be activated or deactivated: 1 Upper thread indicator 2 Lower thread indicator 1 Upper-/Lower thread indicator ►► open eye = function active ⦁⦁ touch «Open eye»-icon ►► closed eye = function inactive The sound type for the monitoring functions is set in the audio settings for functions.
Setup Program ►► if the update cannot be started or if there are problems during the update process, an error message appears If the data and the settings aren't on the sewing computer anymore after the update: ⦁⦁ touch icon 3 ►► the data on the stick are saved on the sewing computer 1 2 3 Please find the latest version of Software at www.bernina.com Calibrating buttonhole foot No. 3A/Cleaning/Packing position ⦁⦁ touch «Cleaning/Calibrating»-icon 1 2 3 1 2 Calibrating Buttonhole foot No.
Setup Program ⦁⦁ touch «Packing position»-icon The embroidery module must be connected with the sewing computer. ►► the embroidery arm of the embroidery module moves to packing position The embroidery arm of the embroidery module must not be moved manually. By means of this function the embroidery module can be stored in the original box.
Setup Program 6 7 8 Choose from following options: 6 Sewing «Personal program» 7 Embroidery «My Designs» 8 Embroidery «Memory stick» (the Memory stick must be inserted in the sewing computer) ⦁⦁ touch the icon, whose data should be deleted ⦁⦁ confirm with ►► the data is deleted and the previous Display appears ⦁⦁ touch «Back»-icon ►► selection menu appears Information ⦁⦁ touch «i»-icon Language ⦁⦁ scroll through the languages by touching the arrow icons and select the language required ⦁⦁ touch icon
Setup Program Dealer details ⦁⦁ touch respective icon Following details of the BERNINA-dealer can be registered: ⦁⦁ store name ⦁⦁ address ⦁⦁ telephone number ⦁⦁ website or e-mail address ⦁⦁ touch icon Service data The service data of the present condition of the sewing-/embroidery computer can be saved on a memory stick and sent to the BERNINA-dealer: ⦁⦁ insert memory stick to sewing-/embroidery computer ⦁⦁ touch «LOG»-icon ►► data is saved on the memory stick ⦁⦁ remove memory stick 54 034247.71.
Tutorial Tutorial Overview Tutorial The tutorial provides information and explanations about the different areas of sewing. ⦁⦁ touch «Tutorial»-button ►► «Tutorial»-display appears 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Threading Needles Presser foot BSR Sewing techniques Quilting Buttonholes Embroidery Free Hand System (FHS) Miscellaneous Troubleshooting ⦁⦁ select desired topic, e.g. presser foot ►► topic overview about the presser foot appears ⦁⦁ select desired topic, e.g.
Tutorial ►► information on the desired topic is shown ⦁⦁ scroll through the topics using the knobs or the finger ⦁⦁ touch «Next» ►► the next page appears ⦁⦁ touch «Back» ►► the previous page appears ⦁⦁ touch ►► the «Tutorial»-display closes ►► the previous Display appears 56 034247.71.
Creative consultant Creative consultant Overview Creative consultant The creative consultant provides information and help with various sewing techniques. After selecting the fabric and the desired sewing technique suggestions for suitable needles, presser feet etc. are displayed.
Help program Help program The Help program provides information about individual stitch patterns and function icons in the Display.
Balance Balance Practical and decorative stitches The sewing computer is tested and optimally set before it leaves the BERNINA factory. Different fabrics, threads and stabilizers can affect programmed stitches so that they are not sewn out properly. These effects can be corrected with the electronic Balance so that the stitch formation can be adjusted where necessary to suit the material.
eco eco description When work is interrupted for longer periods, the sewing-/embroidery computer can be put into energy-saving mode. Activating eco ⦁⦁ touch «eco»-button ►► the Display gets dark ►► power consumption is reduced and the sewing light turned off The energy-saving mode also acts as a child safety feature. The Display is inactive and the sewing-/embroidery computer cannot be started. Deactivating eco ⦁⦁ touch «eco»-button ►► the sewing-/embroidery computer is ready for use 60 034247.71.
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Practical stitches Practical stitches Overview Practical stitches ⦁⦁ touch «Practical stitch»-button ►► the practical stitches are visible in the Display ⦁⦁ further practical stitches are visible by scrolling 62 Straight stitch For non-elastic materials; all straight stitch work, such as seams, topstitching, sewing zippers Honeycomb stitch For all types of jersey and smooth materials; visible seams in lingerie, clothing, linen, mending etc.
Practical stitches Universal stitch For firm fabrics such as felt and leather; flat joining seams, visible seams, attaching elastic, decorative seams Reinforced darning program Automatic darning of firm materials Sewn out zig-zag Edge finishing and reinforcing, attaching elastic, decorative seam Bartack program Reinforcing pocket openings, sewing belt loops etc.
Practical stitches Stitch pattern selection Selecting stitch pattern ⦁⦁ select the desired main category 1-5 1 2 6 3 4 5 7 1 2 3 4 5 Practical stitches Decorative stitches Alphabets Buttonholes Personal program/Memory ►► the available stitch patterns are visible in the Display portion 6 ⦁⦁ select desired stitch pattern ⦁⦁ further stitch patterns are visible when scrolling 7 By stitch number ⦁⦁ touch «0-9»-button 8 9 10 ►► numbers for entering are visible in the Display portion 10 ⦁⦁ enter stitch n
Practical stitches Customizing stitch pattern individually According to material and purpose a stitch pattern can be altered individually. The alterations described here are applicable for all practical and many decorative stitches.
Practical stitches Personal memory permanent The basic settings programmed by BERNINA can be altered and saved and remain active even when the sewing computer is switched off. Altering basic settings ⦁⦁ select stitch pattern, e.g.
Practical stitches Altering stitch width and stitch length ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ turn the knobs or touch stitch width or stitch length Display touch the arrow icons in the respective Display or move the round knob in the Display using the finger Can be altered while sewing. When sewing practical or quilting stitches the actual stitch length 1 is displayed. 1 With other stitch patterns, including alphabets, the overall length of a stitch pattern 2 is displayed.
Practical stitches Examples of application Practical stitches Straight stitch Reverse pattern foot No. 1C/1D Straight stitch No. 1 After turning on the sewing computer the straight stitch will appear. ►► the needle is up Application Suitable for all fabrics. Adjust the stitch length to suit the fabric E. g. use a longer stitch length (approximately 3-4mm) with denim, a shorter length with fine fabirc (approx. 2-2.5mm). Adjust the stitch length to suit the thread E. g.
Practical stitches Triple Zig-Zag Reverse pattern foot No. 1C/1D Triple zig-zag No. 7 In firm materials, particularly for denim, deckchair covers, awnings. Seams on often washed items. Finish raw edges first. Use Jeans needle for very firm materials. 034247.71.
Practical stitches Zipper Zipper foot No. 4D Straight stitch No.
Practical stitches Manual darning Darning foot No. 9 (optional accessory) Straight stitch No. 1 Holes or worn areas «Replacing» threads along the lengthside and crosswise in every material.
Practical stitches Automatic darning Reverse pattern foot No. 1C Buttonhole foot No. 3A Simple darning program No. 22 Quick darning of holes or worn areas Replaces threads along the lengthwise grain in all materials. Preparation ⦁⦁ hoop light weight materials in a round embroidery hoop (optional accessory) ►► the darning area stays evenly taut and cannot be distorted Darning with reverse pattern foot No. 1C Start sewing top left.
Practical stitches Reinforced darning, automatic Buttonhole foot No. 3A Reinforced darning program No. 23 Quick darning of holes or worn areas Replaces threads along the lengthwise grain in all materials. Preparation ⦁⦁ hoop light weight materials in a round embroidery hoop (optional accessory) ►► the darning area stays evenly taut and cannot be distorted Darning with the buttonhole foot No. 3A Insert the needle in the top left of the worn area.
Practical stitches Double overlock Reverse pattern foot No. 1C Overlock foot No. 2A (optional accessory) Double overlock No. 10 Closed seam Double overlock seam in loose knits and cross seams in knits and jerseys. Knits and jersey ̶̶ use a new Jersey needle to prevent damaging the loops ̶̶ if necessary loosen presser foot pressure Sewing stretch materials If necessary use a stretch needle (130/705H-S). 74 034247.71.
Practical stitches Top stitching edges Blindstitch foot No. 5 Reverse pattern foot No. 1C Edge stitch foot No. 10/10C/10D (optional accessory) Straight stitch No.
Practical stitches Blind hem Blindstitch foot No. 5 Blindstitch No. 9 For invisible hems in medium to heavy weight cotton, wool and blended materials.
Practical stitches Securing program Reverse pattern foot No. 1C Securing program No. 5 ̶̶ for all fabrics ̶̶ secures beginning and end of seam Sewing long seams with straight stitch Even securing by defined stitch count.
Practical stitches Flat joining seam Reverse pattern foot No. 1C Stretch overlock No. 13 Ideal for fluffy or thick materials such as terry cloth, felt and leather etc. Sewing ⦁⦁ overlap fabric edges ⦁⦁ sew along the fabric edge ⦁⦁ the needle should sew over the edge of the top layer on the right side ►► very flat durable seam 78 034247.71.
Practical stitches Height compensation of uneven layers The feed dog works accurately when the foot is level. If the foot is at an angle, e.g. when sewing over thick to thin or vice-versa, the feed dog cannot grip and feed the fabric. The fabric might jam. To solve this problem, place one, two or three compensating plates as required behind the needle under the presser foot to level it. To correct the height in front of the foot, place one or more plates under the foot close to the needle.
Buttonholes Buttonholes Overview Buttonholes Buttonholes are not only practical closures, they can also be used as a decorative effect. All buttonholes can be programmed and sewn in different ways. ⦁⦁ touch «Buttonhole»-button ⦁⦁ scroll to see more buttonholes 80 Standard buttonhole For light to medium weight fabrics; blouses, shirts, trousers, bedlinens, etc.
Buttonholes Important information Marking the length of manual buttonholes ⦁⦁ mark the buttonhole length in the desired position ⦁⦁ use buttonhole foot No. 3C (optional accessory) Marking the length of automatic buttonholes ⦁⦁ mark the length of just one buttonhole ►► after sewing the first buttonhole the length is programmed ⦁⦁ mark only the beginning of all subsequent buttonholes ⦁⦁ use automatic buttonhole foot No.
Buttonholes Stabilizer ̶̶ interfacing provides durability and stability to the buttonhole ̶̶ choose the interfacing according to the material being used ̶̶ when using thick or fluffy materials an embroidery stabilizer can be used ►► therefore the fabric feeds better 82 034247.71.
Buttonholes Cords Generally ̶̶ cords reinforce buttonholes and enhance their appearance ̶̶ mainly suitable for buttonhole No. 51 ⦁⦁ position the work accordingly Ideal cords ̶̶ Perle cotton No. 8 ̶̶ strong hand-sewing thread ̶̶ fine crochet yarn Cord with the automatic buttonhole foot No. 3A ⦁⦁ raise the buttonhole foot No. 3A ⦁⦁ insert the needle at the beginning of the buttonhole ⦁⦁ guide the cord on the right side under the buttonhole foot No.
Buttonholes Altering the balance ⦁⦁ touch «i»-icon ⦁⦁ touch «Balance»-icon Balance with direct entry length buttonholes The balance alterations have the same effect on both beads. Balance with direct entry length keyhole or round buttonholes The balance alterations have the same effect on both beads.
Buttonholes Programming Buttonholes Standard and stretch buttonhole with auto-length, automatically Buttonhole foot No. 3A The lens on the automatic buttonhole foot No. 3A automatically registers the length of the buttonhole for exact duplication. For buttonholes of 4-31mm, depending on the buttonhole type. The slide foot must lie perfectly flat on the fabric! If the slide foot rests on a seam allowance, the length cannot be measured accurately. Automatic standard and stretch buttonhole No.
Buttonholes Automatic with direct legth entry Buttonhole foot No. 3A Programming the buttonhole length Buttonholes can be sewn to a specific length with the buttonhole foot No. 3A. Buttonhole length = cutting length in mm.
Buttonholes Automatic round and keyhole buttonhole Buttonhole foot No. 3A The slide foot must lie perfectly flat on the fabric! If the slide foot rests on a seam allowance, the length cannot be measured accurately. Automatic round and keyhole buttonhole No.
Buttonholes Decorative buttonhole with double pointed bartack No.
Buttonholes Heirloom Buttonhole Buttonhole foot No. 3A Heirloom buttonhole No.
Buttonholes Buttonhole in long term memory ⦁⦁ touch «Memory»-button Programming the buttonhole ⦁⦁ touch «Save»-icon 1 1 ►► the «Save»-display appears ⦁⦁ touch «Save»-icon ►► the buttonhole is now saved in long term memory ⦁⦁ touch «Memory»-button 2 Selecting a saved buttonhole ⦁⦁ touch folder 2 ⦁⦁ select buttonhole 90 034247.71.
Buttonholes Altering saved buttonhole touch «i»-icon touch «Direct entry length»-icon alter the length of the saved buttonhole touch «Back»-icon twice reprogram the buttonhole as described ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ touch «Memory»-button 1 Deleting a saved buttonhole ⦁⦁ touch «Delete»-icon 1 ►► the saved buttonholes appear ⦁⦁ select desired buttonhole ⦁⦁ confirm with ►► the buttonhole is deleted 034247.71.
Buttonholes 7- or 5-step-buttonhole, manually Buttonhole foot No. 3C (optional accessory) ⦁⦁ select the desired buttonhole ⦁⦁ touch «i»-icon ⦁⦁ touch «man»-icon The length of the beads is manually determinded when sewing. Bartack, eye and securing stitches are pre-programmed. The individual steps can also be selected by scrolling, by using the arrow icons or by touching the «Quick reverse»-button.
Button sew-on program Button sew-on program ⦁⦁ touch «Buttonhole«-button ⦁⦁ touch «Button sew-on program»-icon Darning foot No. 9 (optional accessory) Button sew-on foot No. 18 (optional accessory) Button sew-on program No. 60 For buttons with 2 and 4 holes. Preparation ⦁⦁ lower the feed dog Sewing on Buttons Buttons sewn on for decorative purposes only are stitched without a thread shank. «Shank length» = distance between button and fabric; can be adjusted with Button sew-on foot No. 18.
Eyelet program Eyelet program ⦁⦁ touch «Buttonhole»-button ⦁⦁ touch «Eyelet program»-icon Reverse pattern foot No. 1C Open embroidery foot No. 20C Eyelet with small zig-zag No. 61 Straight stitch eyelet No.
Decorative stitches Decorative stitches Overview Decorative stitches ⦁⦁ touch «Decorative stitches»-button ►► display shows an overview of the categories ⦁⦁ select the desired category ►► the desired category is activated ⦁⦁ select the desired stitch pattern Application Depending on the type of material, simple or more complex decorative stitches should be selected to best suit the material.
Decorative stitches Examples of application Decorative stitches Cross Stitches Reverse pattern foot No. 1C/1D or Open embroidery foot No.
Decorative stitches Pintucks Pintuck feet (optional accessory) ̶̶ No. 30 (3 grooves) = 4mm double needle: for heavy weight materials ̶̶ No. 31 (5 grooves) = 3mm double needle: for heavy to medium weight materials ̶̶ No. 32 (7 grooves) = 2mm double needle: for light to medium weight materials ̶̶ No. 33 (9 grooves) = 1 or 1.6mm double needle: for very light materials (without additional pintuck cord) ̶̶ No. 46C (5 grooves) = 1.6-2.
Decorative stitches Bobbin-Play sewing ATTENTION! For this application an accessory bobbin case is required. Free motion sewing The bobbin can be filled different thread material. For free-motion stitching to add texture. This method is similar to «normal» free-motion sewing, but is done on the wrong side of the fabric. Reinforce the area to be sewn with embroidery stabilizer. The design can be drawn on the wrong side of the fabric.
Quilt stitches Quilt stitches Overview Quilt stitches Various stitch patterns are available which are used especially in quilting, for patchwork or for appliqué. ⦁⦁ touch «Decorative stitch»-button ►► display shows an overview of the categories Cat.
Quilt stitches Examples of application Quilt stitches Handlook quilt stitch 1346/1350 6 2.4 Reverse pattern foot No. 1C look irregular 6 2.4 Handlook quilt stitch No. 1328, 1346, 1347, 1348, 1350 Suitable for all fabrics and work which should look «hand sewn».
Quilt stitches For free-motion quilting Darning foot No. 9 (optional accessory) Straight stitch No. 1 For free-motion quilting For all types of free motion quilting work. Preparation pin top layer, batting and backing together, or baste if necessary attach slide-on table use the Free Hand System lower the feed dog ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ Holding the work ⦁⦁ hold the work with both hands like an embroidery frame, close to the presser foot Quilt gloves with rubber fingertips will help when guiding the work.
BSR BSR (BERNINA Stitch Regulator) Quilting with BSR BSR-Function The BSR presser foot reacts to the movement of the fabric under the foot and controls the speed of the sewing computer up to the maximum speed possible. The following applies: the faster the fabric is moved, the higher the speed of the sewing computer. If the fabric is moved too fast, an accoustic signal (beep sound) is heard, if the Beeper is activated (see page 105).
BSR For an even sewing start (the first stitch) the foot control must be pressed and the fabric moved simultaneously. This also applies for sewing points and straight stitching within a round form. If the BSR function is deactivated and later re-activated without the sewing computer being switched off in between, the last selected BSR mode is active. When exceeding a certain speed, adhering to regular stitch length cannot be guaranteed.
BSR Functions in the BSR mode Needle stop down (standard) ►► the arrow points down on the «BSR»-display ►► the sewing computer stops with needle down, when taking foot off foot control or when the «Start/Stop»-button is pressed Needle stop up ⦁⦁ touch the «Needle stop»-icon in the Display ►► the arrow points up ►► the sewing computer stops with needle up, when taking foot off foot control or when the «Start/Stop»-button is pressed Raise or lower the needle ⦁⦁ press «Needle stop»-button ►► to raise or to lo
BSR Beeper (audio signal) activation/deactivation ⦁⦁ touch «Setup»-button ⦁⦁ touch «Audio setting»-icon Selecting sound for BSR in the Setup Program ►► one sound is set as default (active) ⦁⦁ touch the icon 1 showing the loudspeaker for BSR ►► the loudpseaker is highlighted in red ►► the sound for the beeper is inactive The loudspeaker is gray when the sound for the Beeper is active.
BSR Activating the BSR Sewing Function 1. Option: BSR-Function via the foot control ⦁⦁ plug in the foot control ⦁⦁ press the foot control ►► presser foot is lowered ⦁⦁ press the foot control again ►► BSR mode starts ►► a red light appears on the presser foot ⦁⦁ press foot control while sewing ̶̶ the speed of the sewing computer is regulated by the movement of the fabric ⦁⦁ release the foot control ►► the BSR mode is stopped 2.
BERNINA Dual Feed BERNINA Dual Feed ATTENTION! Only use «D» presser feet with cut-out at the center back. If an incorrect presser foot is attached, the sewing computer will not start with the dual feed engaged. An error message will appear. With the BERNINA Dual Feed the top and bottom layer of fabric are fed simultaneously, the even feeding enables perfect matching of striped and checkered patterns.
BERNINA Dual Feed Fabrics Difficult-to-work-with fabrics (with a nap, slippery, sticky etc.): ̶̶ velvet, normally sewn with the grain ̶̶ towelling ̶̶ Jersey, especially when sewing it crosswise to knit ̶̶ fake fur or coated fake fur ̶̶ fleece-types of fabrics ̶̶ batted fabrics ̶̶ stripes and checks ̶̶ curtain fabrics with pattern repeats «Sticky» Fabrics: ̶̶ imitation leather, coated fabrics (Dual Feed presser foot with sliding sole) Application Sewing: ̶̶ all sewing techniques on difficult fabrics, e.g.
Alphabets Alphabets Overview Alphabet 1 2 3 4 5 6 Block-, Double Block-, Script and Quilt Text alphabet and Cyrillic can be sewn in two different sizes. Block-, Double Block-, Script-, Quilt Text alphabet and Cyrillic can also be sewn in lower case. Numbers and special characters are located at the end of the upper case.
Alphabets Combining lettering Individual letters and rows of the same letter of the same alphabet are sewn in single mode. Letters for names, addresses, words, etc. are combined and sewn in combi mode. ⦁⦁ touch «Combi mode»-icon ⦁⦁ touch the icon with the desired letter ►► the letter appears in the Stitch altering area ►► the cursor is below the letter Selecting the next letter ⦁⦁ touch the required icon ►► the next letter appears in the Stitch altering area etc.
Alphabets Alphabet in combination with functions Select lower case ⦁⦁ touch the «Upper/Lower case»-icon ►► the lower case «a» is highlighted in black and jumps to the upper left corner of the icon ►► the lower case is activated ⦁⦁ touch the «Upper/Lower case»-icon again ►► the upper case «A» is highlighted in black and jumps to the upper left corner of the icon ►► upper case is activated again Change size ⦁⦁ touch «i»-icon ⦁⦁ touch «Lettering size»-icon ►► the icon with the number 2 turns blue ►► the fon
Personal program Personal program Creating a Personal Display Use the Personal program to create a file with stitches you use most for a special project. Stitch patterns as well as their alterations are saved in the Personal program.
Personal program ⦁⦁ touch «Save»-icon 3 ►► the altered zig-zag is saved ►► the Display closes 3 Programming/Saving second stitch pattern touch «Buttonhole»-button select standard buttonhole No.
Personal program Alterting/Overwriting stitch patterns Selecting stitch pattern ⦁⦁ touch «Personal program»-button 1 ⦁⦁ select zig-zag ⦁⦁ make alterations 1 ►► stitch width and stitch length are altered (yellow numbers) ⦁⦁ touch «Personal program»-button ⦁⦁ touch «Save»-icon ⦁⦁ select zig-zag 2 2 ⦁⦁ confirm with ►► the alterations are saved 114 034247.71.
Personal program Deleting stitch patterns Selecting stitch pattern ⦁⦁ touch «Personal program»-button ⦁⦁ touch «Delete»-icon 1 1 ⦁⦁ select the stitch pattern to be deleted ⦁⦁ confirm with ►► stitch pattern is deleted ►► the remaining stitch patterns are moved by one position 034247.71.
Combi mode Combi mode The sewing-/embroidery computer has a memory system where both, the sewing and embroidery memories are saved. In the sewing memory stitch patterns, lettering and numbers can be combined and saved. In the sewing memory each «Drawer» can store a maximum of 70 stitch patterns as long as there is sufficient free space (capacity) available. If the storage space (but not all drawers) is full, there may be too many embroidery designs in the memory. The memory is long-term, i.e.
Combi mode Deleting Stitch Patterns Deleting individual stitches ⦁⦁ touch the «Delete»-icon ►► stitch pattern above the cursor are deleted ⦁⦁ touch the «Delete»-icon as many times until the stitch altering area is empty Deleting entire combination ⦁⦁ touch «i»-icon ⦁⦁ touch «Edit the complete combination»-icon ⦁⦁ touch the «Delete»-icon ⦁⦁ confirm with ►► the stitch altering area is empty ⦁⦁ touch «Back»-icon ⦁⦁ a new pattern combination can be programmed Opening a saved combination ⦁⦁ touch «Memory»-bu
Combi mode Correcting a stitch pattern combination Inserting a stitch pattern ⦁⦁ select the desired position in the combination ⦁⦁ select the new stitch pattern ►► the new stitch pattern is inserted below the selected stitch pattern To insert a stitch pattern at the beginning of a combination the cursor must be positioned above the first stitch pattern. Altering stitch patterns ⦁⦁ select the desired stitch pattern in the combination ⦁⦁ touch «i»-icon ⦁⦁ select desired function, e.g.
Combi mode Mirroring complete combinations ⦁⦁ touch «i»-icon ⦁⦁ touch «Edit complete combination»-icon ⦁⦁ touch «Mirror image»-icon ►► the complete combination is mirrored ⦁⦁ touch «Back»-icon twice Combination subdivider 1 ⦁⦁ touch «i»-icon ⦁⦁ touch «Edit combination at cursor position»-icon ⦁⦁ touch «Subdivide combination 1»-icon ⦁⦁ a combination can be subdivided into several sections with the «Subdivider 1»-function ►► only the section where the cursor is positioned is sewn ⦁⦁ to sew the next section
Combi mode Stitch pattern combination Overwriting program a new stitch combination touch «Memory»-button touch «Save»-icon select the drawer to be overwritten (e.g. 3) confirm with Touch to cancel the overwriting procedure. ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ Deleting ⦁⦁ touch «Memory»-button ⦁⦁ touch the «Delete»-icon ⦁⦁ select the Drawer to be deleted (e.g. 5) ⦁⦁ confirm with Touch to cancel the deleting procedure. 120 034247.71.
Contents Embroidery Contents Embroidery Accessory 123 Embroidery module 124 Standard Accessory 123 Detail view 124 Important embroidery information 125 Embroidery threads 125 Lower threads 125 Choosing the embroidery motif 126 126 Embroidery test Scaling/Sizing motifs 126 Different stitch types ⦁⦁ Underlay stitches ⦁⦁ Satin stitch ⦁⦁ Step stitch ⦁⦁ Connecting Stitches 127 127 127 127 127 Preparing for embroidery 128 Attaching the Module 128 Embroidery foot/Embroidery needle 129 S
Contents Embroidery Embroidering using the «Start/Stop»-button on the headframe ⦁⦁ Interrupting the process ⦁⦁ Completing the color ⦁⦁ Changing color ⦁⦁ «Embroidery»-display Embroidering with foot control ⦁⦁ Interrupting with the foot control ⦁⦁ Completing the color ⦁⦁ Changing color ⦁⦁ «Embroidery»-display Thread breakage when embroidering Upper or lower thread breaks Embroidery sequence control when thread breaks 162 162 162 162 162 163 163 163 Cleaning 164 Troubleshooting 166 Overview Stitch p
Accessory Accessory Standard Accessories 7 6 5 8 9 11 10 4 3 2 1 2 Embroidery hoop oval, 145x255mm Embroidery template for embroidery hoop oval, VAR 00 3 Embroidery hoop medium, 100x130 mm 4 Embroidery template for medium embroidery hoop 5 Embroidery hoop small, 72x50mm 6 Embroidery template for embroidery hoop small, blue 7 USB connecting cable 8 Embroidery needle pack (SUK) 9 Template holder 10 Net for thread spool, white 11 Embroidery foot No. 26 1 034247.71.
Preparation Embroidery module Detail view 1 2 3 4 Embroidery arm Sewing computer guide rails Bracket for attaching embroidery hoop Connection to the sewing computer 5 Connection for embroidery module 3 2 4 1 2 5 124 034247.71.
Important embroidery information Important embroidery information Embroidery threads A good quality thread is essential for embroidery to avoid poor stitch quality, thread breakage, etc. Embroidery is particularly effective if you use 40wt glossy rayon or polyester embroidery threads as upper threads. They are available in a wide range of colors for beautiful embroidery.
Important embroidery information Choosing the embroidery motif Simple motifs with a low stitch count are suitable for embroidery on fine material. Large-scale, densely embroidered motifs (e.g. with multiple color and embroidery direction changes) are suitable for medium and heavy weight material. Embroidery test Always test stitch the embroidery motif on the same type material. Use the same stabilizer as will be used on the finished project.
Important embroidery information Different stitch types Underlay stitches Underlay stitches are the foundation of a motif and are used to stabilize the base material and hold it in shape. They also prevent the covering stitches of the motif from sinking into the knit or the nap of the material. Satin stitch The needle moves left to right and vice versa. The result is a very dense, covering zig-zag stitching to fill the shape. Satin stitching fills are ideal for narrow and small shapes.
Preparing for embroidery Preparing for embroidery Attaching the Module ATTENTION! The slide-on table must not be attached while the embroidery module is being attached or removed. When attaching the embroidery module ensure that all the units are on the same even surface. The embroidery computer may run at high speeds when embroidering. Therefore the two units must be placed on a stable surface or the motor speed reduced when embroidering.
Preparing for embroidery Embroidery foot/Embroidery needle Embroidery needle Embroidery needles (130/705 H-SUK) provide a larger eye and are slightly rounded. This avoids thread abrasion when using Rayon- and cotton embroidery thread. ̶̶ use SUK-needles ̶̶ depending on the embroidery thread use a size No. 70-SUK to No. 90-SUK needle ̶̶ exchange the needle regularly Preparation ⦁⦁ attach embroidery foot No.
Preparing for embroidery Embroidery hoop Center determination ⦁⦁ determine the location of the center of the design within the fabric ⦁⦁ mark the material with fabric marker or chalk Using the embroidery hoop ⦁⦁ loosen the screw 1 of the outer hoop if necessary ⦁⦁ remove the inner hoop Match the arrows 2 of both hoops.
Stabilizer Stabilizer Stabilizers Tear-away stabilizers ̶̶ excess is easily torn away ̶̶ one or more layers can be used ̶̶ available in different weights ̶̶ for more stability, apply to the wrong side of the material with temporary adhesive spray before hooping ̶̶ carefully tear away excess stabilizer from the back of the embroidery after stitching ̶̶ motifs are not skewed ̶̶ stabilizer will remain under larger embroidered areas Application: For all woven materials and materials without stretch.
Stabilizer Iron-on interfacing Iron-on interfacings are available in a variety of weights. Iron-on interfacings should be selected to suit the material being used. Use an iron-on interfacing which is easily removable from the material. ⦁⦁ iron-on interfacings are pressed (fused) to the wrong side of the material Application: To provide body and shape for materials onto which motifs will be placed, use in conjunction with appropriate stabilizer.
Functions Functions Overview «Function»-buttons embroidery computer «Start/Stop»-button Press the button to start or stop the embroidery computer.
Overview Display Overview Display Entry to Embroidery mode ⦁⦁ press «Home»-button Embroidery mode ⦁⦁ touch «Embroidery mode»-icon 2 ►► the «Embroidery»-display appears 1 2 Sewing mode ⦁⦁ press «Sewing mode»-icon 1 ►► the «Sewing»-display appears Embroidery computer To select embroidery motifs from the folders «Alphabets», «Motifs», or «My Designs». USB-Stick (optional accessory) To select embroidery motifs which are saved on the USB stick. Alphabets To select built-in alphabets.
Overview Display Embroidery Alphabet ⦁⦁ touch «Alphabet»-icon ⦁⦁ select desired alphabet 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Swiss Block Anniversary Guinevere Drifter Return to selection menu Back to the «Selection»-display. 034247.71.
Overview Display BERNINA motif ⦁⦁ touch «Embroidery motif»-icon ⦁⦁ select desired embroidery motif folder 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Embellishment Quilting Borders and Lace Children Seasons Sports and Hobbies Animals Flowers My Design ⦁⦁ touch «My Design»-icon ⦁⦁ touch the desired motif 136 034247.71.
Overview Display Embroidery motif from USB-Stick (optional accessory) ⦁⦁ insert USB-Stick ⦁⦁ touch «USB-Stick»-icon ⦁⦁ touch the desired motif 034247.71.
Overview Display «Edit»-display 1 2 1 3 4 Selection Edit Color Numbers Embroidery Menu 2 3 4 Overview «Edit»-display ⦁⦁ select alphabet or motif ⦁⦁ touch «i»-icon 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 General Functions Some functions feature tips for the operating of the stitch width and stitch length knobs.
Overview Display Moving the motif Display of the alteration in 1/10mm. ⦁⦁ turn stitch width knob ►► the motif is moved in sideways (horizontally) ⦁⦁ turn stitch length knob ►► the motif is moved lengthwise (vertically) ⦁⦁ turn stitch width and stitch length knob ►► the motif is moved diagonally (the same number is in both icons) By using the finger the motif can also be moved to any direction, directly in the Display. Deleting motif Active embroidery motif is deleted.
Overview Display ⦁⦁ touch «Hoop size»-icon 2 1 3 Functions 1 Select Hoop Menu 2 Move hoop to back 3 Parking the module 4 Motif center 5 Virtual positioning 4 5 Select hoop menu ►► the optimal hoop for the motif selected is displayed ⦁⦁ touch the button ►► the Display with the Select Hoop and further functions appear Move hoop to back ►► the hoop moves vertically to the far back Better access for changing the bobbin.
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Overview Display Overview Embroidery menu ⦁⦁ press «Embroidery menu»-button 4 6 8 1 2 3 10 5 With some functions the instruction to use the knobs appears. Functions 1 Presser foot indicator 2 Security program 7 3 Color information 4 Upper thread tension 5 Selection 9 6 Thread breakage 7 Edit 8 Cut jump stitches 11 9 Color numbers 10 Single/Multi-Color motif 11 «Embroidery menu»/«Start/Stop»-button Presser foot indicator Embroidery foot No. 26 is displayed by default.
Overview Display Upper thread tension Altering Upper thread tension. ►► the respective value is visible in the icon Selection ⦁⦁ select new motif ⦁⦁ save motifs ⦁⦁ delete motifs Embroidery menu/Start/Stop The alternating blinking symbols indicate: ►► the «Embroidery»-display is opened ►► the embroidery computer is ready to embroider The embroidery computer must be started by pressing the «Start/Stop»-button on the headframe. Thread breakage In the left Display the motif is shown in the normal size.
Overview Display With some functions the instruction to use the knobs appears.
Overview Display Overview Selection menu ⦁⦁ press «Selection»-button 1 Functions 1 New motif 2 Saving motif 3 Deleting motif 2 3 New Motif ►► the overview of the previous Display is opened (Alphabet, Motifs, My Designs) ⦁⦁ select the desired motif Saving Motif ►► the «Save»-display is opened Deleting Motif ►► the «Delete»-display is opened 034247.71.
Overview Display Overview Color Display ⦁⦁ press «Color number»-button Changing the thread brand ►► the Display showing different thread brands is opened 146 034247.71.
Embroidery motifs Embroidery motifs Selecting an embroidery motif Various embroidery motifs from the «Alphabets», «Motifs» and «My Designs» files can be selected.
Embroidery motifs BERNINA motifs All BERNINA embroidery motifs can either be embroidered as-is, or changed using the various functions offered by the embroidery computer. ⦁⦁ touch «Motif»-icon Motif overview The motifs are displayed in folders according to topics. ⦁⦁ select folder ⦁⦁ select desired motif My Designs All embroidery designs can either be embroidered as-is, or edited using the various functions offered by the embroidery computer.
Embroidery motifs Motifs in combination with functions To activate the functions touch the appropriate icon and make alterations with the stitch width and stitch length knobs.
Embroidery motifs Mirroring motifs ⦁⦁ touch «i»-icon ⦁⦁ touch «Mirror image left/right»-icon ►► the motif will be mirrored horizontally ⦁⦁ touch «Mirror image down/up»-icon ►► the motif will be mirrored vertically Motif Center ⦁⦁ touch «Select hoop»-icon ⦁⦁ touch «Motif center»-icon ►► center of motif 1 is shown in the the Display ►► the hoop is moved until the needle is exactly in the center of the motif ⦁⦁ touch «Motif center»-icon again ►► the first stitch of the motif will be marked again in the Disp
Embroidery motifs Absolute embroidery check 1 By using a blunt pen any position within the motif can be selected directly in the «Edit»-Display. ⦁⦁ select and edit motif ⦁⦁ attach the respective hoop The «Motif center» icon must be deactivated in order to utilize Absolute check.
Embroidery motifs Zoom ⦁⦁ touch «i»-icon ⦁⦁ touch «Zoom+»-icon 1-5x ►► the view of the motif is enlarged by one step ⦁⦁ touch «Zoom-»-icon 1-5x ►► the enlarged view of the motif is scaled-down by one step Moving the Motif ⦁⦁ touch «Move»-icon Icon inactive: ⦁⦁ the position of the motif can be moved to any position within the hoop directly in the Display by using the finger Icon active (yellow-framed): ⦁⦁ the view of the motif can be moved to any position the hoop directly in the Display by using the fi
Embroidery motifs Motif colors Changing motif colors ⦁⦁ touch «Color number»-icon in the Display ⦁⦁ scroll with the arrow icons, if necessary, until the color to be changed appears ⦁⦁ select the color to be changed (e.g.
Embroidery motifs Embroidering motifs in one color ⦁⦁ press «Embroidery menu»-button ⦁⦁ touch «Single/Multi-Color Motif»-icon ►► the function is activated ►► the embroidery computer embroiders the complete motif and stops when finished Basting ⦁⦁ press the «Embroidery menu»-button ⦁⦁ touch the «Select hoop»-icon ⦁⦁ touch «Basting»-icon The embroidery motif is outlined with a straight basting stitch. This serves as an additional anchoring of the project so that the fabric and stabilizer are adhered.
Embroidery motifs Saving Motifs Embroidery motifs from the embroidery computer, the USB stick or designs created in the BERNINA Embroidery Software can be altered in different ways, then saved. Embroidery motifs can either be saved in the embroidery computer memory or on an USB Stick. Embroidery motifs which were altered in size and saved are regarded as new motifs when they are recalled. That is why all percentages say 100%, and the former alteration can no longer be seen.
Embroidery motifs USB stick The motif to be saved is displayed in a yellow frame. ⦁⦁ insert USB stick ⦁⦁ touch «USB stick»-icon ►► the system memory capacity (free capacity) is shown in percentage (%) in the green bar ⦁⦁ select the motif to be saved ►► the motif is saved on the stick Empty USB sticks are available as optional accessory at the BERNINA-dealer. Sticks of other brands are unlikely to be supported, especially sticks providing a large memory capacity. 156 034247.71.
Embroidery motifs Overwriting motifs Saved motifs in the memory or on an USB Stick can be overwritten directly by another motif. ⦁⦁ select desired motif ⦁⦁ insert BERNINA USB-Stick ⦁⦁ press «Selection»-button ⦁⦁ touch «Save»-icon The motif to be saved is displayed in a yellow frame. ⦁⦁ touch «Embroidery computer»-icon or «USB-Stick»-icon ⦁⦁ select the motif to be overwritten ⦁⦁ confirm with ►► the motif is now saved at the previously selected position 034247.71.
Embroidery motifs Deleting saved single motif ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ insert USB stick touch «USB stick»-icon or touch «Embroidery computer»-icon or touch «My Design»-icon ►► touch «Delete»-icon 1 1 ⦁⦁ select the motif to be deleted ⦁⦁ confirm with ►► the motif is deleted Cancelling deleting ⦁⦁ touch ►► the deleting is cancelled, the previous screen appears 158 034247.71.
Embroidery motifs Deleting all saved motifs It is possible to delete the content of the folder «My Designs» or the USB stick all at once.
Embroidery motifs Starting to embroider Select hoop ⦁⦁ select motif ►► the selected motif is displayed in the optimal (the smallest) hoop ►► the «Select hoop»-icon displays the recommended hoop ⦁⦁ attach the recommended hoop Attaching the embroidery hoop ⦁⦁ raise needle and embroidery foot ⦁⦁ hold the hoop with the right side of the fabric up and the attaching mechanism to the left 2 1 1 Attach the hoop to the embroidery arm ⦁⦁ guide the hoop underneath the embroidery foot ⦁⦁ press the attaching mechan
Embroidery motifs Embroidery menu ►► embroidery menu is opened ►► the motif is ready for embroidering Embroidering using the «Start/Stop»-button on the headframe ⦁⦁ press the «Start/Stop»-button on the headframe, until the embroidery computer starts ►► the embroidery computer sews approximately 7 stitches and stops automatically ►► a Display indicates that the thread tail has to be cut at the beginning of the motif ⦁⦁ raise the presser foot ⦁⦁ cut the thread tail at the beginning of motif ⦁⦁ lower the pr
Embroidery motifs Embroidering with foot control When embroidering with the foot control always keep it depressed.
Embroidery motifs Thread breakage when embroidering The upper or lower thread may occasionally run out or break when you are embroidering. When this happens, the embroidery computer stops automatically, provided that the thread and bobbin indicators are activated in the setup program.
Cleaning Cleaning ATTENTION! Disconnect plug from the socket before cleaning or lubricating! Never use alcohol, petrol, white spirit or any type of solvent to clean the sewing computer! Cleaning the Display and the sewing computer Wipe with a soft, damp cloth. Feed dog area Clean the sewing computer after every use - remove any lint from under the stitch plate and in the hook area.
Cleaning Lubricating turn power switch to «0» (off) remove plug from electrical outlet remove the stitch plate refill the oil depot using BERNINA-oil replace the stitch plate ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ remove bobbin case press release bracket to the left flap down the fastening bracket along with the black hook race cover remove the hook ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ fill as much BERNINA-oil into both oil depots so that the felts are damp insert the hook close hook race cover and fastening bracket, release bracke
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting In most cases you will be able to identify and remedy faults by checking the following.
Troubleshooting Fault Cause Repair Needle breaks ̶̶ Needle not correctly inserted ̶̶ Fabric was pulled ̶̶ Fabric was pushed when using thick material ⦁⦁ tighten the needle clamp screw ⦁⦁ do not pull the fabric during sewing ⦁⦁ use the correct presser foot for thick material (e.g. Jeans foot ̶̶ Poor-quality thread, unevenly wound or knotted No. 8) use height compensating tool when sewing over a thick seam ⦁⦁ use quality thread (Isacord, Mettler, Gütermann etc.
Troubleshooting General Explanation Messages Repair ̶̶ Lower feed dog ⦁⦁ press the «Feed dog»-button. The feed dog is lowered ̶̶ Incorrect needle for the stitch plate selected ⦁⦁ check settings in securing program ̶̶ Needle is not in the highest position ⦁⦁ turn handwheel ̶̶ Upper thread used up ⦁⦁ attach new upper thread spool and thread ̶̶ Lower thread indicator has reacted ⦁⦁ check lower thread and wind if necessary ̶̶ Main motor is not running ⦁⦁ check hook system.
Troubleshooting General Explanation Messages Repair ̶̶ Embroidery hoop attached ⦁⦁ remove embroidery hoop ̶̶ The embroidery process cannot proceed ⦁⦁ move Mega-Hoop to center position and resume ̶̶ Embroidery motif is partly outside the hoop ⦁⦁ re-position the embroidery motif. The area within the hoop ̶̶ Embroidery motif is too large ⦁⦁ reduce the motif size or attach a bigger hoop.
Troubleshooting General Explanation Messages 170 Repair ̶̶ The sewing computer must be cleaned/lubricated ⦁⦁ when this message appears, the sewing computer must be ̶̶ It is time for the regular maintenance. Please contact your BERNINA dealer or your BERNINA service address ⦁⦁ the sewing-/embroidery computer must be taken to an cleaned/lubricated. This ensures proper functioning and a long operational life span of the sewing computer authorised BERNINA dealer/servicing shop.
Stitch patterns Overview Stitch patterns Practical stitches Buttonholes Decorative stitches Florals 034247.71.
Stitch patterns Cross stitches Satin stitches Ornamental stitches 172 034247.71.
Stitch patterns Heirloom stitches Novelty Stitches Quilt stitches 034247.71.
Stitch patterns Alphabets Block Double-Block 174 034247.71.
Stitch patterns Script Quilting Text 034247.71.
Stitch patterns Cyrillic Hiragana 176 034247.71.
Motifs Overview Motifs NB403 NB373 NB442 78.3mm 176.8mm 58.4mm Embellishment NB481 NB749 NA959* 103.7mm 55.6mm 262.8mm 121.4mm 67.6mm 78.1mm FB106 NB002 FQ870 105.1mm 75.6mm 35.1mm 126.5mm 92.6mm 123.4mm 128.1mm 59.3mm 122.1mm 222.3mm WS655 116.5mm Free Standing Lace Basic CutWork Fringes Application * This design has special effects. For more information please go to www.bernina.com/7series 034247.71.
Motifs BD569 BD394 BD412 120.6mm 96.8mm 53.2mm Quilting BD513 BD514 BD553 121.1mm BD554 BD567 BD501 61.1mm 113.8mm 108.2mm 63.5mm 109.9mm 63.5mm 109.9mm 107.9mm 60.7mm BD502 178 89.4mm 62.9mm 97.0mm 63.4mm 120.6mm 61.5mm 034247.71.04_2014-02_Manual_B750_EN 63.
Motifs NX696 HG341 NX957 907mm 63.7mm 88.1mm Borders and Lace FB461* NB520 HG177 158.6mm 97.9mm 175.9mm 63.8mm 121.6mm 91.2mm CM473 FB436 29.2mm 26.3mm 209.6mm 121.7mm 31.8mm 50.0mm 132.8mm * This design has special effects. For more information please go to www.bernina.com/7series 034247.71.
Motifs CK970 CK738 NB193 81.6mm 85.7mm 96.2mm Children CM193* CM220* CM362* 113.0mm CM376* CM348 CK511 64.6mm 120.6mm 167.1mm 71.5mm 97.5mm 106.7mm 100.3mm 119.0mm 823mm CK667* 99.8mm * This design has special effects. For more information please go to www.bernina.com/7series 180 113.3mm 71.8mm 89.1mm 127.4mm 84.4mm 034247.71.04_2014-02_Manual_B750_EN 76.
Motifs HG053 NB317 HE919 121.8mm 86.9mm 69.2mm Seasons 90.4mm 45.8mm HG460 FQ749 91.8mm 89.1mm CM287 117.2mm CM426 94.8mm 88.6mm 87.4mm 98.1mm 151.5mm HG319 96.0mm 122.1mm 77.6mm 034247.71.
Motifs 182 SR589 LT870 RC244 66.5mm 57.0mm 53.4mm Sports and Hobbies SP980 SP989 SR067 96.9mm 88.4mm 82.5mm 97.5mm 63.5mm 95.2mm FB148 SR551 38.0mm 101.6mm 89.5mm 63.3mm 101.1mm 120.3mm 034247.71.04_2014-02_Manual_B750_EN 87.
Motifs CM142 FQ624 WP224 66.7mm 144.2mm 111.0mm Animals WP192 WS610 LJ599 98.0mm 100.4mm 111.1mm 64.5mm 81.0mm 56.5mm WP325 FQ617 198.3mm 127.3mm 94.0mm 98.9mm 77.9mm 93.2mm 118.0mm 034247.71.
Motifs 184 NB209 FQ722 FQ733 89.9mm 90.6mm 66.5mm Flowers FB492 FP814 FP246 61.8mm 66.5mm 84.4mm 80.0mm 293.2mm 90.0mm FQ562 FQ801 112.5mm 88.0mm 156.3mm 86.8mm 90.3mm 46.0mm 034247.71.04_2014-02_Manual_B750_EN 65.
Alphabets Alphabets Swiss Block Anniversary Guinevere Drifter 034247.71.
Index Index A Attaching Accessory ⦁⦁ Embroidery ⦁⦁ Presser feet ⦁⦁ Sewing ⦁⦁ Storage example Accessory box Adjusting ⦁⦁ Needle position ⦁⦁ Presser foot pressure ⦁⦁ Upper thread tension Air vents Alphabets Altering letter size Combining Lettering Correcting the combination Correction Deleting lettering Functions Kinds of alphabets Lettering Main display/Menu selection Overview Perfect Stitch Formation Selecting Upper-/lower case lettering With functions Altering ⦁⦁ Audio settings ⦁⦁ Brightness
Index Buttonhole 80-94 5-steps, manual 92 7-steps, manual 92 Adjusting the bead width 81 Altering stitch length 81 Automatic 85-89 Automatic buttonhole foot No.
Index Darning and embroidery thread 125 Darning hoop connection 13 Dealer details 54 Decorative stitches Application Categories Cross stitch Overview Pin tucks Selecting Sewing lower thread Deleting ⦁⦁ Stitch patterns ⦁⦁ Stitch patterns ⦁⦁ User data Details ⦁⦁ Accessory ⦁⦁ Embroidery module ⦁⦁ Sewing computer Display ⦁⦁ Alphabets ⦁⦁ Altering settings ⦁⦁ Balance ⦁⦁ BSR ⦁⦁ Buttonholes ⦁⦁ Calibrating ⦁⦁ Combi mode ⦁⦁ Creative consultant ⦁⦁ Decorative stitches ⦁⦁ Edit ⦁⦁ Embroidery Alphabet ⦁⦁ Em
Index Embroidery motifs Altering proportionally Altering thread brand By BERNINA Check Colors Deleting From USB-Stick Lettering Mirror image Motif center Motif size and embroidery time Moving Moving the view of the motif Opening Overwriting Rotating Saving Scaling/sizing Selecting Single- or multi-colored Zoom Embroidery template ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ Embroidery test Embroidery threads ⦁⦁ Lower threads ⦁⦁ Metallic threads ⦁⦁ Polyester threads ⦁⦁ Rayon threads
Index ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ Combination subdivider Deleting Deleting the whole combination editing combination at cursor position Editing complete combination Kombinations-Unterbrechung Letter size with alphabets Long stitch Mirror image (left/right) of whole combination Needle position Permanent sewing in reverse Presser foot indicator Presser foot pressure Securing Security program Spiegeln links/rechts/unten/oben Upper thread tension Functions Sewing ⦁⦁ Altering pattern l
Index Menu selection Alphabets Buttonholes Decorative stitches Personal Program/Memory Practical stitches Stitch pattern selection via numbers Metallic threads ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ 32 32 32 32 32 32 125 Mirror image ⦁⦁ left/right/down/up 34-36, 38-39, 40-41, 43, 138-139 Monitoring settings ⦁⦁ Lower thread indicator 50 ⦁⦁ Upper thread indicator 50 Motif colors ⦁⦁ Altering thread brand 153 ⦁⦁ Embroidering single-colored 154 ⦁⦁ Reallocating 153 Moving the needle position 67 ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁
Index ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ Straight stitch Stretch overlock Stretch stitch Super stretch Three single straight stitches Triple straight stitch Triple straight stitch with longstitch Triple zig-zag Universal stitch Vari overlock Zig-zag Zipper Preparation ⦁⦁ Embroidery ⦁⦁ Embroidery computer ⦁⦁ Embroidery module ⦁⦁ Sewing computer Presser foot ⦁⦁ As guide ⦁⦁ Attaching/Removing ⦁⦁ Changing ⦁⦁ Display ⦁⦁ Overview ⦁⦁ Pressure ⦁⦁ Raise/lower ⦁⦁ Standard Accessory Presser foot lifter 62,
Index Setting ⦁⦁ Confirming ⦁⦁ Deleting Setup Program ⦁⦁ Audio System ⦁⦁ Basic setting ⦁⦁ Beeper for BSR ⦁⦁ Brightness ⦁⦁ Brightness sewing light ⦁⦁ Calibrating automatic buttonhole foot No.
Index Straight stitch Straight-/CutWork stitch plate System settings Creative consultant Deleting settings eco Help Home Setup Program Tutorial ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ 62, 68 129 32, 57 32 32, 60 32, 58 32 32, 44 32, 55-56 T Tension Thread Breakage Breaks Embroidery threads Important sewing information Important sewing information Needle / thread combination Thread cutter ⦁⦁ Automatic ⦁⦁ Lower thread ⦁⦁ On bobbin winder ⦁⦁ On the head frame Thread cutter in hook opening ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ Thread gui
Notes Notes 034247.71.
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