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Introduction Dear BERNINA Customer, Congratulations! You’ve decided on BERNINA, a reliable choice that will delight you for years to come. For over 100 years, our family has placed the highest value on satisfied customers. For myself, it is a matter of personal pride to offer you Swiss precision at the height of perfection, future-oriented sewing technology, and a comprehensive customer service. Presenting the B 560, BERNINA launches an ultramodern sewing-/embroidery computer.
Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Important Information the sewing-/embroidery computer they must be supervised. 3.
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 Environmental Protection 3 Glossary 8 Accessory 9 Standard Accessory 9 Presser feet 10 Accessory box free standing 11 Overview sewing computer 12 Front view 12 Detail view 12 Important sewing information 14 Thread 14 Needle, thread and material 14 Needles, threads 15 15 15 15 ⦁⦁ Correct needle/Thread combination ⦁⦁ Too thin thread or too thick needle ⦁⦁ Too thick thread or too fine needle Overvie
Contents Sewing Information 52 Language 52 Version 52 Dealer details 53 Service data 53 ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ Tutorial 54 Overview Tutorial 54 Creative consultant 56 Overview Creative consultant 56 Overview Sewing techniques 56 Leaving the sewing consultant 56 Help program 57 Stitch patterns 57 Functions 57 Balance 58 Practical and decorative stitches 58 ⦁⦁ Corrections 58 ⦁⦁ Reset settings 58 eco description 59 Practical stitches 60 Overview Practical stitches 60 Stitch pat
Contents Sewing Quilt stitches 96 Overview Quilt stitches 96 Example of application Quilt stitches For free-motion quilting BSR (BERNINA Stitch Regulator) 97 97 98 Quilting with BSR 98 BSR-Function 98 BSR function with straight stitch No. 1 98 BSR function with zig-zag No.
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Key to Signs Key to Signs DANGER! Very important! Risk of injury! ATTENTION! Very important! Risk of damage! Tips! Glossary Balance BERNINA USB stick Fabric fold BSR clr Hook LMS Memory Satin stitching Bartack Correcting abnormalities in stitch formation due to the fabric Mobile storage medium Folded edge of material BERNINA-Stitch-Regulator.
Accessory Accessory Standard Accessory 1 2 3 4 5 6 Carrier bag Accessories box Foot control Power cable Slide-on table Presser foot lifter 2 1 4 3 5 6 5 3 6 4 8 7 2 9 1 4 bobbins (one of them in the bobbin case) 2 Selection of needles 3 Seam guide, right 4 Height compensation tool 5 Seam ripper 6 Screwdriver, red 7 Angular Torx button 8 Lint brush 9 Lubricator 10 2 foam pads 11 3 spool discs 11 1 10 9 034790.50.
Accessory Presser feet 1 2 5 6 3 4 1 No. 1C Reverse pattern foot 2 No. 2A Overlock foot 3 No. 3A Automatic buttonhole foot with slide 4 No. 4 Zipper foot 5 No. 5 Blindstitch foot 6 No. 20C Open embroidery foot Visit www.bernina.com for more accessory information. 10 034790.50.
Accessory Accessory box free standing ⦁⦁ on the back of the box, pull both extensions out until they click into place 4 3 Storage example The box is equipped as standard with one small 1 and one large 2 drawer as well as a compartment for bobbin holders 3 and presser feet 4. ⦁⦁ to remove a bobbin, press the compartment holder 5 lightly ⦁⦁ buttonhole foot with slide no. 3A can be stored in the left compartment 6 ⦁⦁ store the needle range supplied in the special compartment 7 5 7 6 1 2 11 034790.50.
Overview sewing computer Overview sewing computer Front view 16 23 22 15 24 21 13 14 12 17 20 18 11 19 9 8 10 7 5 6 4 2 3 45 1 25 Detail view 10 40 42 39 6 41 4 44 12 034790.50.
Overview sewing computer 16 26 22 28 27 23 24 29 30 31 32 33 34 38 35 36 37 47 46 45 48 2 1 Bobbin cover 2 Stitch plate 3 Attachment base for special accessories 4 Presser foot 5 LED-sewing light 6 Needle clamp 7 «Quick reverse»-button 8 «Automatic thread cutter»button 9 «Start/Stop»-button 10 Thread guide 11 Slide Speed Control 12 Thread take-up cover 13 «Needle stop»-button down/up 14 Programmable «Pattern end-/securing»-button 15 Thread take-up lever 16 Pre-tension stud 17
Important sewing information Important sewing information Thread The thread is chosen accordingly to the purpose. 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 6 5 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 Presser foot lifter. Attaching the Presser foot lifter ⦁⦁ insert into the opening Raising and lowering the presser foot ⦁⦁ with your knee push lever to the right You should be able to operate the Presser foot lifter with your knee in your normal sitting position. ►► the presser foot is raised; the feed dog is lowered simultaneously. The thread tension is released. The feed dog is raised as soon as the first stitch is sewn.
Sewing preparation Winding a bobbin ⦁⦁ turn power switch to «I» (on) ⦁⦁ place empty bobbin on spindle ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ place foam pad on the spool pin place thread on the spool pin attach appropriate spool disc following the direction of the arrow, take the thread through the rear guide and round the pre-tension stud ⦁⦁ wind the thread two to three times around the empty bobbin ⦁⦁ cut off any excess thread on the thread cutter 1 1 Appropriate spool disc Diameter of thread spool determines disc size.
Sewing preparation Inserting a bobbin/Threading lower thread ⦁⦁ insert the bobbin so that the thread runs clockwise 1 1 ⦁⦁ pull the thread from the right into the slot ⦁⦁ pull the thread to the left under the spring ⦁⦁ until it lies in the T-shaped slit at the end of the spring ⦁⦁ pull the thread ►► the bobbin must turn clockwise Exchanging bobbin case Removing the bobbin case raise the needle turn power switch to «0» (off) open bobbin cover grasp the latch of the bobbin case remove the bobbin case ⦁⦁
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 ⦁⦁ take thread through rear guide 1 ⦁⦁ then into slit of upper thread tension 2 1 2 ⦁⦁ pull thread down to the right of the take-up cover and around 3 ⦁⦁ take thread up to the left of the cover and around 4, placing it in the take-up 4 lever ⦁⦁ take thread down
Sewing preparation Threading the double needle 2 3 4 1 Threading the first thread turn power switch to «0» (off) insert double needle raise the needle and presser foot 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 needle manually ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ Th
Sewing preparation Thread needle Position the needle by pressing the foot control once (1 stitch).
Sewing preparation Stitch plate 1 2 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 topside of fabric. Lower upper thread tension = the upper thread is loosened, which enables it to be pulled to the backside 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 Adjusting presser foot pressure 1 The presser foot pressure is adjusted by the presser foot pressure adjustment wheel 1 on the left side of the headframe. Pressor foot pressure Basic setting = 46 Increasing the presser foot pressure ̶̶ for sturdy material e.g.
Sewing preparation Feed dog lowered/ready to sew «Feed dog»-button 1 flush with housing. ►► feed dog is ready to sew 1 «Feed dog»-button 1 pressed. ►► feed dog is lowered For free-motion sewing (darning, embroidery, quilting, etc.). 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.
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Functions Functions Overview «Function»-buttons sewing computer «Quick reverse»-button ̶̶ secures the seam beginning and end: sews in reverse as long as the button is pressed ̶̶ used to program the buttonhole length ̶̶ used to program the darning length ̶̶ used to determine end of stitching in straight stitch Securing stitch No. 5 ̶̶ used for securing in Quilters securing program No.
Functions «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 left, 5 right, 1 center) 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 alterati
Display Display Overview Main Display System settings 1 Home 2 Setup Program 3 Tutorial 4 Creative consultant 5 Help 6 ECO 7 Deleting 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 034790.50.
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 33 034790.50.
Functions - Display Functions - Display Overview Sewing functions ⦁⦁ touch «i»-icon ⦁⦁ function Display appears 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 11 General functions Functions 1 Needle stop up/down 2 Pattern begin 3 Securing 4 Pattern repeat 5 Upper thread tension 6 Needle position 7 Mirror Image (Left/Right) 8 Security program 9 Mirror image (Up/Down) 10 Presser foot indicator 11 Permanent reverse sewing 12 Balance 13 Presser foot pressure Needle stop up/down ⦁⦁ touch icon Informat
Functions - Display Needle position ⦁⦁ move the knob in the display to the left/right using the finger or ⦁⦁ press the arrow icons left/right ►► the needle moves to the left/right ⦁⦁ keep arrow button pressed ►► quick moving of the needle ►► the needle position is displayed in the yellow-framed icon ⦁⦁ touch yellow-framed icon ►► the needle moves to the middle (position 0) Mirror image (Left/Right) The sewing computer sews the stitch pattern horizontally mirrored, left/right referring to the sewing dir
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
Functions - Display Buttonhole slit width 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 12 Altering Alphabet 1 Securing 2 Pattern repeat 3 Upper thread tension 4 Needle position 5 Mirror image (Left/Right) 6 Security program 7 Mirror image down/up 8 Presser foot indicator 9 Permanent reverse sewing 10 Balance 11 Lettering size in alphabets 12 Presser foot pressure Securing ⦁⦁ touch icon before sewing ►► single stitch is secured at
Functions - Display Mirror image (Left/Right) The sewing computer sews the stitch pattern horizontally 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 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 3 12 4 13 Combi mode 1 Deleting 2 Editing combinations at cursor position 3 To edit the whole combination 4 Upper thread tension 5 Altering the needle position 6 Mirror image (Left/Right) 7 Security program 8 Mirror image (Up/Down) 9 Presser foot indicator 10 Permanent reverse sewing 11 Balance 12 Lettering size in alphabets 13 Presser foot p
Functions - Display 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 ►► the Standard needle is activated again ►► the stitch width limitation is deactivated Overview Stitch pla
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
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 horizonally 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.
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 Sewing speed ⦁⦁ move the round knob in the Display using the finger 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 ⦁⦁ pressing the yellow-framed icon = basic setting is restore
Setup Program 5 Automatic thread cutter and securing stitches ̶̶ the number and type of the securing stitches before the thread is cut can be programmed ̶̶ standard = no securing stitches programmed ⦁⦁ touch function 5 for securing stitches in place or function 6 for forward securing stitches ⦁⦁ using the arrow icons two to six securing stitches can be programmed 6 Adjusting embroidery settings ⦁⦁ touch «Embroidery settings»-icon 1 2 3 The settings for embroidery speed and the upper thread tension c
Setup Program Calibrating the Display 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 po
Setup Program Monitoring ⦁⦁ touch «Monitoring»-icon 1 2 The following monitoring functions can be activated or deactivated: 1 Upper thread indicator 2 Lower thread indicator 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 Update Do not remove the BERNINA USB stick until there is a message which indicates the end of the update. ⦁⦁ insert BERNINA USB stick with the new software version ⦁⦁ touch «Update»-icon 2 It is recommended to save the data and the settings of the sewing computer before the update is carried out.
Setup Program Reset/Delete user data ⦁⦁ touch «Basic settings»-icon 1 2 Choose from following options: 1 Reset Settings 2 Delete user data Reset settings ⦁⦁ touch icon 1 Choose from following options: 3 Reset Sewing 4 Reset Embroidery 5 Reset All 3 4 ⦁⦁ touch the icon, whose settings should be reset to basic setting ⦁⦁ confirm with 5 ►► the previous Display appears ⦁⦁ touch «Back»-icon ►► selection menu appears Delete user data ⦁⦁ touch icon 2 1 2 6 7 8 Choose from following options: 6 Se
Setup Program Information ⦁⦁ touch «i»-icon Language ⦁⦁ scroll through the languages by touching the arrow icons and select the language required ⦁⦁ touch icon Version ►► the present version of the sewing computer and the attached embroidery module are visible ►► the total number of stitches and the number of stitches sewn since the last servicing by the dealer are displayed ⦁⦁ touch icon 52 034790.50.
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 53 034790.50.
Tutorial Tutorial Overview Tutorial The tutorial provides information and explanations about the different areas of sewing and embroidering. ⦁⦁ touch «Tutorial»-button ►► «Tutorial»-display appears 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 8 1 Threading 2 Needles 3 Presser foot 4 BSR 5 Sewing techniques 6 Quilting 7 Buttonholes 8 Embroidery 9 Presser foot lifter 10 Miscellaneous 11 Troubleshooting ⦁⦁ 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 55 034790.50.
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 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. ⦁⦁ 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. ⦁⦁ touch «eco»-button ►► the sewing-/embroidery computer is ready for use 59 034790.50.
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 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 Bartack program Reinforcing pocket openings, sewing belt loops etc.
Practical stitches Stitch pattern selection Direct ⦁⦁ 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 8 9 10 ⦁⦁ touch «0-9»-button ►► numbers for entering are visible in the Display portion 10 ⦁⦁ enter stitch number ►► th
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 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 the overall length of a stitch pattern 2 is displayed.
Practical stitches Examples of application Practical stitches Straight stitch Reverse pattern foot No. 1C 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 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. 66 034790.50.
Practical stitches Zipper Zipper foot No. 4 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 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 the darning hoop (optional accessory) ►► the darning area stays evenly taut and cannot be distorted Darning with reverse pattern foot No.
Practical stitches Reinforced darning, automatic Buttonhole foot No. 3A 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 the darning 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 Overlock foot No. 2A Reverse pattern foot No. 1C Double overlock No. 10 Closed seam Double overlock seam in loose knits and cross seams in knits and jerseys. Sewing ⦁⦁ guide the pin of the Overlook foot along the cut edge 2 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). 71 034790.50.
Practical stitches Top stitching edges Blindstitch foot No. 5 Reverse pattern foot No. 1C Edge stitch foot No. 10 (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 stitch should sew over the edge of the top layer on the right side ►► very flat durable seam 75 034790.50.
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.
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Buttonholes Buttonholes Overview Buttonhole 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 Standard buttonhole For light to medium weight fabrics; blouses, shirts, trousers, bedlinens, etc.
Buttonholes Buttonhole - 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 prgrammed ⦁⦁ 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 80 034790.50.
Buttonholes Cords Generally ̶̶ cords reinforce buttonholes and enhance their appearance ̶̶ the loop of the cord should be at the end of the buttonhole that is most subject to wear = where button is sewn on ⦁⦁ 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.
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 Automatic standard and stretch buttonhole No. 51, 52, 53 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.
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 Automatic round and keyhole buttonhole No. 54, 56, 57 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.
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 87 034790.50.
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 Deleting a saved buttonhole ⦁⦁ touch «Delete»-icon 1 1 ►► the saved buttonholes appear ⦁⦁ select desired buttonhole ⦁⦁ confirm with ►► the buttonhole is deleted 88 034790.50.
Buttonholes 7- or 5-steps-buttonhole, manually ⦁⦁ 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.
Eyelet program Eyelet program ⦁⦁ touch «Buttonhole»-button ⦁⦁ touch «Eyelet program»-icon Reverse pattern foot No. 1C 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 ⦁⦁ touch an icon ►► 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 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 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 Example of application 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.
BSR BSR (BERNINA Stitch Regulator) Quilting with BSR (optional accessory) 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 101).
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 engaging the «Start/Stop»-button 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 engaging the «Start/Stop»-button Raise or lower the needle ⦁⦁ press «Needle stop»-button ►► to raise or to lower the needle S
BSR Beeper (Acoustic 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 ⦁⦁ lower the presser foot ⦁⦁ press the foot control ►► 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.
Alphabets Alphabets Overview Alphabet 1 2 3 4 Block-, Double Block- and Script alphabet can be sewn in two different sizes. Block-, Double Block- and Script alphabet can also be sewn in lower 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 let
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 108 034790.50.
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 109 034790.50.
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 patterns in steps ⦁⦁ 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 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»-button ⦁⦁ t
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. 114 034790.50.
Contents Embroidery Contents Embroidery Accessory 117 Standard Accessories Embroidery module Detail view Important embroidery information Embroidery threads Lower threads Choosing the embroidery motif Embroidery test Scaling/Sizing motifs Different stitch types ⦁⦁ Underlay stitches ⦁⦁ Satin stitch ⦁⦁ Step stitch ⦁⦁ Connecting Stitches Preparing for embroidery Embroidery module Embroidery foot/Embroidery needle Straight-/CutWork stitch plate (optional accessory) Threading upper
Contents Embroidery Embroidery menu 155 Embroidering using the «Start/Stop»-button on the headframe 155 ⦁⦁ Interrupting the process 155 ⦁⦁ Completing the color 155 ⦁⦁ Changing color 155 ⦁⦁ «Embroidery»-display 155 Embroidering with foot control 156 ⦁⦁ Interrupting with the foot control 156 ⦁⦁ Completing the color 156 ⦁⦁ Changing color 156 ⦁⦁ «Embroidery»-display 156 Thread breakage when embroidering Upper or lower thread breaks Embroidery sequence control when thread breaks 157 157 157
Accessory Accessory Standard Accessories 1 2 3 4 5 6 Net for thread spool Embroidery foot No. 26 Embroidery bobbin case Embroidery needle pack Embroidery hoop oval, 145x255mm Embroidery template for embroidery hoop oval, VAR 01 7 Embroidery hoop medium, 100x130mm 8 Embroidery template for medium embroidery hoop 9 USB connecting cable 10 Template holder 11 Carrier bag 1 11 9 10 8 5 6 4 3 7 1 2 117 034790.50.
Preparation Embroidery module Detail view 1 2 3 4 5 6 Accessory drawer Embroidery arm Bracket for attaching embroidery hoop Embroidery surface Connecting lug right Connecting lug center 4 2 3 1 5 6 7 Cable holder 8 Sewing computer connecting cable 7 7 8 118 034790.50.04 _2013-03_Manual_B560_EN The side view of the sewing-/embroidery computer with the cable connections are shown on page 13 of this sewing-/ embroidery computer instruction manual.
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 Embroidery module ATTENTION! When connecting the embroidery module, attention must be paid that all items are on a flat and even surface! Always separate the module and sewing computer for transportation. Never transport them attached.
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 ̶̶ use a new needle Preparation ⦁⦁ attach embroidery foot No.
Preparing for embroidery Embroidery hoop Center determination ⦁⦁ determine the center of the material to be embroidered ⦁⦁ 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 «Start/Stop»-button to start or stop the embroidery computer. «Automatic thread cutter»-button When a color finished embroidering, upper and lower threads are automatically cut. Stitch width and stitch length knob The knobs provide different functions and are used to edit the motifs, e.g. altering motif size, to rotate the motif etc. A message appear to indicate the knobs must be used.
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 Return to selection menu Back to the «Selection»-display. 129 034790.50.
Overview Display BERNINA motif ⦁⦁ touch «Embroidery motif»-icon ⦁⦁ select desired embroidery motif folder My Design ⦁⦁ touch «My Design»-icon ⦁⦁ touch the desired motif 130 034790.50.
Overview Display Embroidery motif from USB stick (optional accessory) ⦁⦁ insert USB stick ⦁⦁ touch «USB stick»-icon ⦁⦁ touch the desired motif 131 034790.50.
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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Functions 1 Select Hoop Menu 2 Calibrating the embroidery module 3 Move hoop to back 4 Check hoop and motif size 5 Parking the module 6 Virtual positioning 7 Motif center 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 Calibrating the embroidery module ⦁⦁ touch icon ►► the embroidery module is calibrated (moves to the referenc
Overview Display Virtual Positioning Icon is inactive = if the motif is repositioned, the hoop does not move. ⦁⦁ touch the button If the motif is repositioned, the hoop simultaneously moves along with it to the new position. This function is only visible when an embroidery hoop is attached. Motif center The exact motif center is indicated by the cursor.
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 ⦁⦁ press «Embroidery menu»-button ⦁⦁ touch «Hoop size»-icon 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 139 034790.50.
Overview Display Overview Color Display ⦁⦁ press «Color number»-button Changing the thread brand ►► the Display showing different thread brands is opened 140 034790.50.
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 embroidery hoop is moved until the needle is positioned exactly in the center of the embroidery motif when the function «Virtual positioning» 2 is activated ⦁⦁ touch «Mo
Embroidery motifs Absolute embroidery check 1 In the «Edit»-display any position within the motif can be selected directly using a blunt pen. ⦁⦁ 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 memory sticks are available as optional accessory at the BERNINA-dealer. USB sticks produced by any other manufacturers may not be supported; especially USB sticks with large storage capacity. 150 034790.50.
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 151 034790.50.
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 152 034790.50.
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 Attach the hoop to the embroidery arm ⦁⦁ guide the hoop underneath the embroidery foot ⦁⦁ press the attaching mechanisms of
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 ⦁⦁ press the «S
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.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting In most cases you will be able to identify and remedy faults by checking the following.
Troubleshooting Fault Cause Repair Display is inactive ̶̶ Calibration data incorrect ̶̶ ECO-function active ⦁⦁ re-calibrate the Display in the Setup Program ⦁⦁ turn off ECO function Stitch width not adjustable ̶̶ Setting activated in the security program ⦁⦁ deactivate setting Sewing-/ Embroidery computer ̶̶ Sewing computer fails to run or runs slowly ⦁⦁ alter the speed control ⦁⦁ place the sewing computer in a warm room one hour before use ⦁⦁ turn the power switch to «I» (on) ̶̶ Turn power switch
Troubleshooting General Repair Explanation Messages ̶̶ Lower the presser foot ⦁⦁ the presser foot is lowered ̶̶ Lower feed dog ⦁⦁ press the «Feed dog»-button.
Troubleshooting General Repair Explanation Messages ̶̶ No embroidery hoop attached ⦁⦁ attach embroidery hoop ̶̶ Embroidery hoop attached ⦁⦁ remove embroidery hoop ̶̶ Mega-Hoop up ⦁⦁ move the Mega-Hoop to upper (1) position ̶̶ Mega-Hoop center ⦁⦁ move the Mega-Hoop to middle (2) position ̶̶ Mega-Hoop down ⦁⦁ move the Mega-Hoop to lower (3) position ̶̶ Embroidery motif is partly outside the hoop ⦁⦁ re-position the embroidery motif.
Troubleshooting General Repair Explanation Messages ̶̶ BERNINA USB stick is not inserted ⦁⦁ insert BERNINA USB stick and do not remove during the ̶̶ New SW Version is not available on the stick ⦁⦁ save the new SW Version on the BERNINA USB stick and ̶̶ Update successful ⦁⦁ the sewing-/embroidery computer has been provided with the ̶̶ The sewing computer must be cleaned/lubricated ⦁⦁ this notification will appear after approx. 180,000 stitches. ̶̶ It is time for the regular maintenance.
Stitch patterns Overview Stitch patterns Practical stitches Buttonholes Decorative stitches Nature 164 034790.50.
Stitch patterns Cross stitches Satin stitches Ornamental stitches 165 034790.50.
Stitch patterns Heirloom stitches Novelty Stitches Quilt stitches 166 034790.50.
Stitch patterns Alphabets Block Double-Block 167 034790.50.
Stitch patterns Script Cyrillic 168 034790.50.
Stitch patterns Hiragana 169 034790.50.
Embroidery motifs Overview Motifs CM211* FQ394 FQ515 70.7mm 98.6mm 67.1mm Animals FQ600 LJ599 LJ600 98.2mm 118.5mm 98.0mm 98.3mm 116.9mm 80.6mm WP224 WS610 111.1mm 93.2mm 111.0mm 112.6mm 100.4mm 127.3mm Free Standing Lace Basic CutWork Fringes Application * This design has special effects. For more information please go to www.bernina.com/5series 170 034790.50.04 _2013-03_Manual_B560_EN 95.
Embroidery motifs CM198* FB033 FB106 106.0mm 99.6mm 92.6mm Embellishment FB148 FB323 FQ871 170.9mm 128.1mm 80.7mm 99.3mm 89.5mm 96.1mm NA241 NA959* NB385 174.0mm 132.3mm 103.7mm 64.6mm 90.6mm 101.1mm NB481 NB749* HE428 49.5mm 86.2mm 262.8mm 75.6mm 67.6mm 84.2mm 123.4mm 126.5mm 75.1mm * This design has special effects. For more information please go to www.bernina.com/5series 171 034790.50.
Embroidery motifs FP814 FP246 FQ522 84.4mm 61.8mm 159.6mm Flowers FQ527 FQ562 FQ722 90.6mm 56.5mm 156.3mm 65.6mm 141.4mm 88.0mm FQ808 HE700 WS641 151.4mm 80.0mm 162.8mm 90.3mm 142.5mm 90.3mm 123.9mm 103.1mm 83.1mm BD182 58.3mm 172 034790.50.04 _2013-03_Manual_B560_EN 72.
Embroidery motifs NX957 FB423 FB461 88.1mm 53.6mm 121.6mm Lace HG341 NX696 FB422* 33.8mm 121.7mm 90.7mm 132.9mm 63.7mm 97.9mm 63.8mm 91.2mm 52.3mm 173 034790.50.
Embroidery motifs CK667 CK738 HE456 82.3mm 85.7mm 72.5mm Children CM013 RC244 CM348 167.1mm 90.2mm 53.4mm 89.1mm 60.2mm 99.8mm CM376* SP266 SP980 63.5mm 119.0mm 54.2mm 88.4mm 97.5mm 73.4mm 100.3mm 75.8mm 83.8mm NA667* 83.8mm * This design has special effects. For more information please go to www.bernina.com/5series 174 034790.50.04 _2013-03_Manual_B560_EN 63.
Embroidery motifs BD501 BD502 BD554 61.1mm 60.7mm 109.9mm Quilting BD562 BD563 BD568 160.3mm 109.9mm 89.6mm 61.5mm 126.0mm 63.5mm BD569 BD669 215.4mm 89.7mm 120.6mm 63.9mm 120.6mm 109.5mm 67.1mm 175 034790.50.
Embroidery motifs FQ741 FQ559 FQ810 71.1mm 28.6mm 206.4mm Borders HG455 NB651 FB436 29.2mm 23.6mm 141.0mm 136.4mm 258.6mm 26.4mm CM473 NB520 175.9mm 30.7mm 209.6mm 137.0mm 31.8mm 26.3mm 176 034790.50.04 _2013-03_Manual_B560_EN 132.
Embroidery motifs CM426 CM287 FQ748 96.0mm 117.2mm 130.9mm Seasons HE543 HE563 HE969 79.3mm 80.8mm 129.5mm 90.4mm 84.2mm 45.8mm HG177 HE900 115.7mm 63.3mm 158.6mm 73.4mm 50.0mm 84.9mm 110.3mm 177 034790.50.
Alphabets Alphabets Swiss Block Anniversary Drifter Russian Textbook 178 034790.50.
Notes Notes 179 034790.50.
Index Index A Accessory Embroidery 117 Presser feet 10 Sewing 9-11 Standard 9-11, 117 Storage example 11 ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ Accessory box Adjusting ⦁⦁ Embroidery hoop ⦁⦁ Needle position ⦁⦁ Presser foot pressure ⦁⦁ Upper thread tension Air vents 11 47 31, 64 27 26, 46, 47 13 Alphabets ⦁⦁ Altering letter size 105 ⦁⦁ Combining lettering sewing 104 ⦁⦁ Correcting the combination 104 ⦁⦁ Correction 141 ⦁⦁ Deleting lettering 104 ⦁⦁ Functions 38, 39 ⦁⦁ Kinds of alphabets 103, 12
Index ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ utton sew-on program B Cording Cutting open Duplicating Eylets Feed support Heirloom buttonhole Hight compensation tool Important Information In long term memory Keyhole buttonhole Manual Marking Narrow buttonhole Overview Programming Round buttonhole with normal bartack Stabilizer and interfacing Standard and stretch buttonhole Standard buttonhole Stitch counter buttonhole Straig
Index Deleting ⦁⦁ Embroidery motifs ⦁⦁ Stitch pattern ⦁⦁ User data Details ⦁⦁ Accessory ⦁⦁ Embroidery module ⦁⦁ Sewing computer Direct Selection-buttons Display ⦁⦁ Alphabets ⦁⦁ Altering settings ⦁⦁ Balance ⦁⦁ BSR ⦁⦁ Buttonholes ⦁⦁ Calibrating ⦁⦁ Combi mode ⦁⦁ Creative consultant ⦁⦁ Decorative stitches ⦁⦁ Edit ⦁⦁ Embroidery Alphabet ⦁⦁ Embroidery mode ⦁⦁ Functions ⦁⦁ Help program ⦁⦁ Main display ⦁⦁ Menu selection ⦁⦁ Overview ⦁⦁ Practical stitches ⦁⦁ Q
Index Embroidery test Embroidery threads Lower threads Metallic threads Polyester threads Rayon thread Embroidery-/Sewing computer ⦁⦁ Cleaning ⦁⦁ Lubricating ⦁⦁ Overview ⦁⦁ Troubleshooting Entry ⦁⦁ Embroidery mode ⦁⦁ Sewing mode Environmental Protection ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ Examples of application ⦁⦁ Decorative stitches ⦁⦁ Practical stitches ⦁⦁ Quilt stitches Eyelet ⦁⦁ With straight stitch ⦁⦁ With small zig-zag 120 119 119 119 119 158 158 12-13 159-163 128 128 3 93-95 65
Index G L Glossary 8 Leaving active display Guidelines ⦁⦁ Material/Thread/Needle size 15 34, 132 Long term memory ⦁⦁ Buttonhole 87 H Lower thread Handwheel 13 Height compensation of uneven layers 76 Heirloom buttonhole 78, 86 Help 57 Help program ⦁⦁ Functions 57 ⦁⦁ Stitch pattern 57 Hight compensation tool 9, 76 Hoop ⦁⦁ Adjusting 47 ⦁⦁ Attaching/Removing 154 ⦁⦁ Basting box 138, 148 ⦁⦁ Calibrating the embroidery module 134, 138 ⦁⦁ Center determination 124
Index N Needle ⦁⦁ Double-, triple needle 16 ⦁⦁ Embroidery needle 119, 123 ⦁⦁ Guidelines 15 ⦁⦁ Holder 12-13 ⦁⦁ Important facts about thread and needle 14-16 ⦁⦁ Inserting/removing 22 ⦁⦁ Needle-thread-combination 15 ⦁⦁ Overview 16 ⦁⦁ Position 12-13, 31, 35, 38, 40 ⦁⦁ Raise/lower 18, 30, 34 ⦁⦁ Replacing 22 ⦁⦁ Stop down/up 30, 34 ⦁⦁ Threading 23, 24 Needle threader 12-13, 24 Needle, thread and material 14 Needle-thread-combination 15 O Opening for darning hoop connection 13
Index ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ isplay D Pressure Raise/lower Standard Accessory Presser foot lever Presser foot lifter 35, 37, 39, 41 27, 35, 37, 39, 41 13, 18, 19 10 13, 18 13 ⦁⦁ Connection 12-13 ⦁⦁ Inserting 19 ⦁⦁ Raising and lowering the presser foot 19 Presser foot pressure ⦁⦁ Display 27 ⦁⦁ Increase/loosen 27 Presser foot pressure adjustment wheel 12-13, 27 Q Quick Reverse button 30 Quilt stitches ⦁⦁ Blanket stitch ⦁⦁ Blanket stitch (dual) ⦁⦁ Blind stitch (narrow) ⦁⦁ Deco
Index Sewing Accessory 9-11 Alphabets 103 Blind hem 73 Buttonhole 83-89 Combinations 110 Corners 76 Edges 72 Eyelets 91 Flat joining seam 75 Function buttons 30-31 Hem visible 73 Quick reverse 30 Sewing on buttons 90 Sewing techniques 56 Zipper 67 Sewing corners 76 ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ Sewing in reverse ⦁⦁ Permanent 35, 39, 41 Sewing in the zipper 67 Sewing light 45 Sewing on button 90 Sewing settings ⦁⦁ Altering upper thread tension
Index Thread cutter Automatic Lower thread On the head frame Thread cutter in hook opening ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ ⦁⦁ Thread cutter in hook opening Thread guide ⦁⦁ At the back ⦁⦁ Eyelet Thread take-up cover Thread tension ⦁⦁ Back to basic setting ⦁⦁ Embroidery motifs ⦁⦁ Upper thread Thread, needle and material 12-13, 30, 127 12-13, 21 12-13, 24 12-13, 20 12-13, 21 13, 22 13, 20 12-13 26 123, 137 26 14 Threader 24 Threading Double-/Triple needle Lower thread Needle Upper thread Thre
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Imprint Text Herbert Stolz/Susanne Ribi Graphics www.sculpt.ch Pictures Patrice Heilmann, CH-Winterthur Typesetting, Layout Susanne Ribi Copyright 2013 BERNINA International AG, CH-Steckborn 2013/03 en 034790.50.04 190 034790.50.
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