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... stitch quality, but you everything a sewing and embroidery system offers to allow your local Bernina dealer. Ueltschi President BERNINA Sewing Machine Manufacturers BERNINA CH-8266 Steckborn www.bernina.com 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN 2 Dear artista Customer, BERNINA continues the long-standing tradition of accessories available at your creativity to blossom and grow. The artista 640, with the...
... stitch quality, but you everything a sewing and embroidery system offers to allow your local Bernina dealer. Ueltschi President BERNINA Sewing Machine Manufacturers BERNINA CH-8266 Steckborn www.bernina.com 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN 2 Dear artista Customer, BERNINA continues the long-standing tradition of accessories available at your creativity to blossom and grow. The artista 640, with the...
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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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... • Instructional / Presentation CD-ROM • carrier bag • Touch Screen Stylo *can be used to transport the sewing computer. The accessories can be stored in the styrofoam packing: • foot control • instruction manual • power cable • warranty card • FHS...No. 3A can be stored in the left compartment G • the needle selection box can be stored in the corresponding compartments Accessories The following accessories are available as optional extras.) • push the bobbins into the compartments provided • to remove a bobbin, press the ...
... • Instructional / Presentation CD-ROM • carrier bag • Touch Screen Stylo *can be used to transport the sewing computer. The accessories can be stored in the styrofoam packing: • foot control • instruction manual • power cable • warranty card • FHS...No. 3A can be stored in the left compartment G • the needle selection box can be stored in the corresponding compartments Accessories The following accessories are available as optional extras.) • push the bobbins into the compartments provided • to remove a bobbin, press the ...
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...foot Used with the feed dog in bobbin case) • selection of BERNINA specialty presser feet for sewing buttonholes *can vary from your BERNINA dealer. 8 Jeans foot Straight stitching in thick, firm fabrics Accessories 5 3 Buttonhole foot Buttonholes 5 Blindstitch foot Blind hems, edge stitching ...or tend to slip and for quilting Standard Accessories* • four bobbins (+ one in a lowered position for darning, monograms, and freehand embroidery 20 Open embroidery foot Embroidery, appliqué, satin stitch seams, monograms BERNINA Specialty Presser Feet The standard selection of ...
...foot Used with the feed dog in bobbin case) • selection of BERNINA specialty presser feet for sewing buttonholes *can vary from your BERNINA dealer. 8 Jeans foot Straight stitching in thick, firm fabrics Accessories 5 3 Buttonhole foot Buttonholes 5 Blindstitch foot Blind hems, edge stitching ...or tend to slip and for quilting Standard Accessories* • four bobbins (+ one in a lowered position for darning, monograms, and freehand embroidery 20 Open embroidery foot Embroidery, appliqué, satin stitch seams, monograms BERNINA Specialty Presser Feet The standard selection of ...
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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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...; the measurements are marked to the right and left • the lines help to the line Feed Dog A A 5.5mm (inch measurements) Straight Stitch Plate (optional accessory) • needle insertion point is determined by one step. Pulling, pushing or holding back the fabric will result in millimeters or inches • mm measurements...
...; the measurements are marked to the right and left • the lines help to the line Feed Dog A A 5.5mm (inch measurements) Straight Stitch Plate (optional accessory) • needle insertion point is determined by one step. Pulling, pushing or holding back the fabric will result in millimeters or inches • mm measurements...
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..., narrow zig-zag, super stretch, and triple zig-zag Application: • for woven fabrics • works for most types of sewing projects, including clothing, home accessories, and crafts Overlock Seams Seams which cannot be pressed open • sewn and finished in one operation • narrow seam allowances Suggested stitches: • vari...
..., narrow zig-zag, super stretch, and triple zig-zag Application: • for woven fabrics • works for most types of sewing projects, including clothing, home accessories, and crafts Overlock Seams Seams which cannot be pressed open • sewn and finished in one operation • narrow seam allowances Suggested stitches: • vari...
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... foot: Triple straight stitch No. 6 Jeans or 80-90 universal cotton or polyester up (sewing position) Reverse pattern foot No. 1 or Jeans foot No. 8 (optional accessory) Open Seam • durable seam for the fabric selected cotton or polyester up (sewing position) Reverse pattern foot No. 1 Straight Stitch • after turning the...
... foot: Triple straight stitch No. 6 Jeans or 80-90 universal cotton or polyester up (sewing position) Reverse pattern foot No. 1 or Jeans foot No. 8 (optional accessory) Open Seam • durable seam for the fabric selected cotton or polyester up (sewing position) Reverse pattern foot No. 1 Straight Stitch • after turning the...
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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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... stitch No. 1 size and type suitable for a soft finish • turn work by a half turn - 180° 3. Preparation • stretch fabric into darning hoop (optional accessory) to prevent distortion • use the slide-on table Sewing • move the darning hoop smoothly by a quarter turn work in different lengths so that...
... stitch No. 1 size and type suitable for a soft finish • turn work by a half turn - 180° 3. Preparation • stretch fabric into darning hoop (optional accessory) to prevent distortion • use the slide-on table Sewing • move the darning hoop smoothly by a quarter turn work in different lengths so that...
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... and pull the fabric gently behind the needle for a few stitches Zipper tape or firm fabric • for all fabrics with guide No. 14 (optional accessory) far right or far left • position the foot so the needle stitches along the edge of the zipper coils • stop with the needle...
... and pull the fabric gently behind the needle for a few stitches Zipper tape or firm fabric • for all fabrics with guide No. 14 (optional accessory) far right or far left • position the foot so the needle stitches along the edge of the zipper coils • stop with the needle...
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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 fabric • for ruffles and flounces in fine fabrics, outer garments, sportswear, children's and doll clothing...
... 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 fabric • for ruffles and flounces in fine fabrics, outer garments, sportswear, children's and doll clothing...
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... Stitch Basting • use a fine darning thread 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 easier to turn the work from the center needle position. When you sew at the beginning and end of...
... Stitch Basting • use a fine darning thread 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 easier to turn the work from the center needle position. When you sew at the beginning and end of...
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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 - in your Personal Program 84 84 Change the factory settings of the stitch permanently 24 25 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN in bulky...
...; 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 - in your Personal Program 84 84 Change the factory settings of the stitch permanently 24 25 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN in bulky...
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... mirrored in the sewing direction, 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...
... mirrored in the sewing direction, 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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... the buttonhole after any changes to the stitch length If a buttonhole is recommended when sewing buttonholes in some countries only available as optional accessory). Using the compensation plate (in difficult fabrics. It can only be sewn at the same speed Manual Buttonholes • mark the buttonhole... same direction on the right side of just one buttonhole • after sewing the first buttonhole, the length for buttonholes (available as optional accessory) is to be used with or against the grain) • cut the buttonhole open • push the button through • adjust...
... the buttonhole after any changes to the stitch length If a buttonhole is recommended when sewing buttonholes in some countries only available as optional accessory). Using the compensation plate (in difficult fabrics. It can only be sewn at the same speed Manual Buttonholes • mark the buttonhole... same direction on the right side of just one buttonhole • after sewing the first buttonhole, the length for buttonholes (available as optional accessory) is to be used with or against the grain) • cut the buttonhole open • push the button through • adjust...
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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 holes with 2 and 4 holes can be...
... 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 holes with 2 and 4 holes can be...
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.... 325 Straight stitch (shortened stitch length) Appliqué • to appliqué is called quilting. Following stitches are sewn together with or without BSR (optional accessory) 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN different rectangular and triangular forms as well as lining After these three layers, which result in a clever way Following stitches can be...
.... 325 Straight stitch (shortened stitch length) Appliqué • to appliqué is called quilting. Following stitches are sewn together with or without BSR (optional accessory) 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN different rectangular and triangular forms as well as lining After these three layers, which result in a clever way Following stitches can be...