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... you the freedom and control you sewing satisfaction, ease of use . With the new artista generation we recommend the optional BERNINA Embroidery Software, the Bernina Stitch Regulator (BSR) and the wonderful variety of accessories available at your creativity to use and frustrationfree sewing enjoyment. The artista 640, with outstanding stitch quality, but you...
... you the freedom and control you sewing satisfaction, ease of use . With the new artista generation we recommend the optional BERNINA Embroidery Software, the Bernina Stitch Regulator (BSR) and the wonderful variety of accessories available at your creativity to use and frustrationfree sewing enjoyment. The artista 640, with outstanding stitch quality, but you...
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... Sewing Computer Support 84 - 86 87 - 91 92 - 101 102 - 108 Preparing for Embroidery / Important Information Working on Motifs and Embroidering Embroidery Support Peripherals and Accessories Glossary Summary Stitches and Motifs Index 109 - 119 120 - 145 146 - 151 152 - 154 155 - 156 157 - 170 171 - 173 Key to the safety instructions...
... Sewing Computer Support 84 - 86 87 - 91 92 - 101 102 - 108 Preparing for Embroidery / Important Information Working on Motifs and Embroidering Embroidery Support Peripherals and Accessories Glossary Summary Stitches and Motifs Index 109 - 119 120 - 145 146 - 151 152 - 154 155 - 156 157 - 170 171 - 173 Key to the safety instructions...
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...the back side of the box, pull both feet out until they click into place • stand box in chosen position Storing Accessories Standard accessories are available as optional extras.) • push the bobbins into the compartments provided • to remove a bobbin, press the ...• remove box to the rear Caution: First lower the presser foot lifter! 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN The accessories can be stored in the corresponding compartments Accessories The following accessories are arranged in the styrofoam packing: • foot control • instruction manual • power cable ...
...the back side of the box, pull both feet out until they click into place • stand box in chosen position Storing Accessories Standard accessories are available as optional extras.) • push the bobbins into the compartments provided • to remove a bobbin, press the ...• remove box to the rear Caution: First lower the presser foot lifter! 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN The accessories can be stored in the corresponding compartments Accessories The following accessories are arranged in the styrofoam packing: • foot control • instruction manual • power cable ...
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...Feet The standard selection of presser feet covers most normal sewing requirements, but we recommend the use of BERNINA specialty presser feet for sewing buttonholes *can vary from your BERNINA dealer. 8 Jeans foot Straight stitching in bobbin case) • selection of 130/705 H needles...heirloom sewing, home decorating, tailoring, etc. They are available from country to slip and for quilting Standard Accessories* • four bobbins (+ one in thick, firm fabrics Accessories 5 3 Buttonhole foot Buttonholes 5 Blindstitch foot Blind hems, edge stitching 50 Walking foot For fabrics which ...
...Feet The standard selection of presser feet covers most normal sewing requirements, but we recommend the use of BERNINA specialty presser feet for sewing buttonholes *can vary from your BERNINA dealer. 8 Jeans foot Straight stitching in bobbin case) • selection of 130/705 H needles...heirloom sewing, home decorating, tailoring, etc. They are available from country to slip and for quilting Standard Accessories* • four bobbins (+ one in thick, firm fabrics Accessories 5 3 Buttonhole foot Buttonholes 5 Blindstitch foot Blind hems, edge stitching 50 Walking foot For fabrics which ...
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... USB connection 52 PC connection 53 Embroidery module connection 54 Foot control socket 55 Drop feed dog 1 Bobbin cover 2 Stitch plate 3 Attachment base for special accessories 4 Darning hoop connection 5 Presser foot 6 Needle clamp 7 Thread guide 8 Needle threader 9 Thread take-up cover 10 Thread path 11 Thread take-up /down button 17...
... USB connection 52 PC connection 53 Embroidery module connection 54 Foot control socket 55 Drop feed dog 1 Bobbin cover 2 Stitch plate 3 Attachment base for special accessories 4 Darning hoop connection 5 Presser foot 6 Needle clamp 7 Thread guide 8 Needle threader 9 Thread take-up cover 10 Thread path 11 Thread take-up /down button 17...
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... side of the tension disc A and one thread on the right side of the disc 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN By using the Supplementary thread guide (special accessories), thread winds off the spool much easier.
... side of the tension disc A and one thread on the right side of the disc 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN By using the Supplementary thread guide (special accessories), thread winds off the spool much easier.
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... at the back • the measurements correspond to the distance from the needle to the line Feed Dog A A 5.5mm (inch measurements) Straight Stitch Plate (optional accessory) • needle insertion point is position 0 (center needle position) • the measurements are marked to the right and left • the lines help to guide...
... at the back • the measurements correspond to the distance from the needle to the line Feed Dog A A 5.5mm (inch measurements) Straight Stitch Plate (optional accessory) • needle insertion point is position 0 (center needle position) • the measurements are marked to the right and left • the lines help to guide...
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... Suggested stitch: • stretch-overlock Application: • particularly good for toweling and Lycra • also good for most types of sewing projects, including clothing, home accessories, and crafts Overlock Seams Seams which cannot be necessary. 36 Practical Stitches -
... Suggested stitch: • stretch-overlock Application: • particularly good for toweling and Lycra • also good for most types of sewing projects, including clothing, home accessories, and crafts Overlock Seams Seams which cannot be necessary. 36 Practical Stitches -
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... stitch No. 1 size and type suitable for the fabric selected cotton or polyester up (sewing position) Reverse pattern foot No. 1 or Jeans foot No. 8 (optional accessory) Open Seam • durable seam for topstitching. Adjust the stitch length to suit the thread For example use a longer stitch length (approximately 3 - 5mm) when sewing...
... stitch No. 1 size and type suitable for the fabric selected cotton or polyester up (sewing position) Reverse pattern foot No. 1 or Jeans foot No. 8 (optional accessory) Open Seam • durable seam for topstitching. Adjust the stitch length to suit the thread For example use a longer stitch length (approximately 3 - 5mm) when sewing...
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... the fabric selected cotton, polyester or cordonnet (topstitching) up (sewing position) Reverse pattern foot No. 1, Blindstitch foot No. 5 or Edge stitch foot No. 10 (optional accessory) Narrow Edgestitching Outer Edges • place edge of fold against the guide on the Blindstitch foot • select needle position at desired distance from the...
... the fabric selected cotton, polyester or cordonnet (topstitching) up (sewing position) Reverse pattern foot No. 1, Blindstitch foot No. 5 or Edge stitch foot No. 10 (optional accessory) Narrow Edgestitching Outer Edges • place edge of fold against the guide on the Blindstitch foot • select needle position at desired distance from the...
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... (darning position); not too close , sewing beyond the worn area) • work by a quarter turn - 90° 2. Preparation • stretch fabric into darning hoop (optional accessory) to prevent distortion • use the slide-on the wrong side of the fabric, the hoop is being moved too slowly Thread breaks • if...
... (darning position); not too close , sewing beyond the worn area) • work by a quarter turn - 90° 2. Preparation • stretch fabric into darning hoop (optional accessory) to prevent distortion • use the slide-on the wrong side of the fabric, the hoop is being moved too slowly Thread breaks • if...
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... down ), raise the presser foot and close the zipper and sew up (sewing position) Zipper foot No. 4 or Zipper foot with guide No. 14 (optional accessory) far right or far left Preparation • baste seam closed and clean finish the seam allowance • baste or pin zipper in place so that...
... down ), raise the presser foot and close the zipper and sew up (sewing position) Zipper foot No. 4 or Zipper foot with guide No. 14 (optional accessory) far right or far left Preparation • baste seam closed and clean finish the seam allowance • baste or pin zipper in place so that...
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... of elastic type and size to suit the fabric selected cotton or polyester up (sewing position) Reverse pattern foot No. 1 or Embroidery foot No. 6 (optional accessory) Sewing on Elastic • for gathering long lengths of elastic Sew a few straight stitches backwards and forwards to secure the elastic.
... of elastic type and size to suit the fabric selected cotton or polyester up (sewing position) Reverse pattern foot No. 1 or Embroidery foot No. 6 (optional accessory) Sewing on Elastic • for gathering long lengths of elastic Sew a few straight stitches backwards and forwards to secure the elastic.
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...: Basting stitch No. 30 size and type suitable for the fabric selected cotton or polyester up (sewing position) Patchwork foot No. 37 (optional accessory) Patchwork foot No. 57 (optional accessory) Patchwork Foot Accuracy is essential when sewing patches together. When you sew at the beginning and end of a seam Piecing Stitch / Straight...
...: Basting stitch No. 30 size and type suitable for the fabric selected cotton or polyester up (sewing position) Patchwork foot No. 37 (optional accessory) Patchwork foot No. 57 (optional accessory) Patchwork Foot Accuracy is essential when sewing patches together. When you sew at the beginning and end of a seam Piecing Stitch / Straight...
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... • for the fabric selected cotton, decorative up (sewing position) Reverse pattern foot No. 1, Open embroidery foot No. 20, Embroidery foot No. 6 (optional accessory), Clear foot No. 34 (optional accessory) Decorative Stitches - Applications Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: Decorative stitches size and type suitable for decorative effects and stitch adjustments (e.g.
... • for the fabric selected cotton, decorative up (sewing position) Reverse pattern foot No. 1, Open embroidery foot No. 20, Embroidery foot No. 6 (optional accessory), Clear foot No. 34 (optional accessory) Decorative Stitches - Applications Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: Decorative stitches size and type suitable for decorative effects and stitch adjustments (e.g.
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... the fabric selected cotton, decorative up (sewing position) Reverse pattern foot No. 1 or Open embroidery foot No. 20, Embroidery foot No. 6 (optional accessory), Clear foot No. 34 (optional accessory) Create amazing effects by touching the appropriate function • touch the Horizontal Mirror Image (left/right) function • the stitch is mirrored left...
... the fabric selected cotton, decorative up (sewing position) Reverse pattern foot No. 1 or Open embroidery foot No. 20, Embroidery foot No. 6 (optional accessory), Clear foot No. 34 (optional accessory) Create amazing effects by touching the appropriate function • touch the Horizontal Mirror Image (left/right) function • the stitch is mirrored left...
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... only • the correct length eye will be added when the buttonhole is recommended when sewing buttonholes in some countries only available as optional accessory). Important Information Marking Buttonholes Thread Tension • thread the bobbin thread through the finger of the bobbin case = the bobbin tension is a... gives the beads on the right side of the fabric and push to use of the height compensating plates for buttonholes (available as optional accessory) is sewn Test Sewing • always sew a test sample on the fabric with stabilizer you intend to use • select the ...
... only • the correct length eye will be added when the buttonhole is recommended when sewing buttonholes in some countries only available as optional accessory). Important Information Marking Buttonholes Thread Tension • thread the bobbin thread through the finger of the bobbin case = the bobbin tension is a... gives the beads on the right side of the fabric and push to use of the height compensating plates for buttonholes (available as optional accessory) is sewn Test Sewing • always sew a test sample on the fabric with stabilizer you intend to use • select the ...
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... to cut the ends of short buttonholes by mistake, place a pin at the end of the buttonhole for additional security Buttonhole Cutter and Block (special accessory) • place the fabric on the wood • place the cutter in the center of the buttonhole • press down on the cutter with your...
... to cut the ends of short buttonholes by mistake, place a pin at the end of the buttonhole for additional security Buttonhole Cutter and Block (special accessory) • place the fabric on the wood • place the cutter in the center of the buttonhole • press down on the cutter with your...
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... size and type suitable for the fabric selected cotton or polyester down (darning position) Darning foot No. 9 or Button sew-on foot No. 18 (optional accessory) Button Sew-on Program • select stitch No. 60 on the screen Sewing 2 Hole Button • check distance between button and fabric) can be made...
... size and type suitable for the fabric selected cotton or polyester down (darning position) Darning foot No. 9 or Button sew-on foot No. 18 (optional accessory) Button Sew-on Program • select stitch No. 60 on the screen Sewing 2 Hole Button • check distance between button and fabric) can be made...
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... is to apply patches of fabric by sewing or embroidering on Different Techniques Patchwork, Appliqué and Quilting Patchwork • with or without BSR (optional accessory) 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN 78 Quilt Stitches - Summary Important Information on the base fabric • apart from creative and artistic designing the appliqué technique also...
... is to apply patches of fabric by sewing or embroidering on Different Techniques Patchwork, Appliqué and Quilting Patchwork • with or without BSR (optional accessory) 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN 78 Quilt Stitches - Summary Important Information on the base fabric • apart from creative and artistic designing the appliqué technique also...