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...foot controller free from the electricity supply by qualified service personnel. Turn power switch to the nearest authorized BERNINA dealer or service center for servicing of BERNINA for grounding be disconnected from accumulation of grounding. No responsibility will be left unattended when using and ...of the system and should the sewing computer be done by removing the plug from the electrical outlet immediately after using the embroidery module. 18. Keep fingers away from all instructions before using this sewing computer from the outlet. Do not operate where aerosol...
...foot controller free from the electricity supply by qualified service personnel. Turn power switch to the nearest authorized BERNINA dealer or service center for servicing of BERNINA for grounding be disconnected from accumulation of grounding. No responsibility will be left unattended when using and ...of the system and should the sewing computer be done by removing the plug from the electrical outlet immediately after using the embroidery module. 18. Keep fingers away from all instructions before using this sewing computer from the outlet. Do not operate where aerosol...
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... with the model range artista 630 and 640. Ueltschi President BERNINA Sewing Machine Manufacturers BERNINA CH-8266 Steckborn www.bernina.com 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN The artista 630 is located in the center of accessories available at your creativity to use and frustrationfree sewing enjoyment. With the new artista generation we recommend the optional BERNINA Embroidery Software, the Bernina Stitch Regulator (BSR...
... with the model range artista 630 and 640. Ueltschi President BERNINA Sewing Machine Manufacturers BERNINA CH-8266 Steckborn www.bernina.com 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN The artista 630 is located in the center of accessories available at your creativity to use and frustrationfree sewing enjoyment. With the new artista generation we recommend the optional BERNINA Embroidery Software, the Bernina Stitch Regulator (BSR...
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... Deleting Stitches and Stitch Combinations Setup Program Sewing and 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...
... Deleting Stitches and Stitch Combinations Setup Program Sewing and 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...
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...* • 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 presser feet covers most normal sewing requirements, but we ...Sewing in zippers 9 Darning 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 ...
...* • 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 presser feet covers most normal sewing requirements, but we ...Sewing in zippers 9 Darning 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 ...
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... Handwheel 48 Spool pin (vertical, collapsible) 49 Power switch on /off («0») 50 Power plug socket 51 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 ...thread cutter 21 Practical stitch button 22 Decorative stitch button 23 Alphabet button 24 Buttonhole button 25 Quilt stitches button 26 Sewing mode/Embroidery mode button 27 Personal program button 47 48 51 52 53 54 55 49 50 Side view right 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN button 15...
... Handwheel 48 Spool pin (vertical, collapsible) 49 Power switch on /off («0») 50 Power plug socket 51 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 ...thread cutter 21 Practical stitch button 22 Decorative stitch button 23 Alphabet button 24 Buttonhole button 25 Quilt stitches button 26 Sewing mode/Embroidery mode button 27 Personal program button 47 48 51 52 53 54 55 49 50 Side view right 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN button 15...
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... achieved. Cotton Thread • cotton thread has the advantage of thread and needle optimum sewing results are the guidelines: fine fabrics: fine thread (darning thread, embroidery thread) mediumweight fabrics: normal thread heavyweight fabrics: heavier thread Needle No. 70-75 80-90 100, 110, 120 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN The fabric weight determines...
... achieved. Cotton Thread • cotton thread has the advantage of thread and needle optimum sewing results are the guidelines: fine fabrics: fine thread (darning thread, embroidery thread) mediumweight fabrics: normal thread heavyweight fabrics: heavier thread Needle No. 70-75 80-90 100, 110, 120 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN The fabric weight determines...
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... eye Topstitching with thick thread Wing needle 130/705 HO Wide needle (wing) Hemstitching Double wing needle 130/705 H-ZWI-HO Special effects with hemstitch embroidery Double needle 130/705 H-ZWI Needle distance: 1.0 / 1.6 / 2.0 / 2.5 / 3.0 / 4.0 Visible hems in stretch fabrics, pintucks, decorative sewing Triple needle 130/705 H-DRI... needles are easier to sew if the appropriate needle is used. 18 Operating Instructions Needle Summary Many materials are available at your BERNINA dealer. 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN Needle size 60-100 70-90 90-100 80-110 60-90 75-90 75-90 75-90 ...
... eye Topstitching with thick thread Wing needle 130/705 HO Wide needle (wing) Hemstitching Double wing needle 130/705 H-ZWI-HO Special effects with hemstitch embroidery Double needle 130/705 H-ZWI Needle distance: 1.0 / 1.6 / 2.0 / 2.5 / 3.0 / 4.0 Visible hems in stretch fabrics, pintucks, decorative sewing Triple needle 130/705 H-DRI... needles are easier to sew if the appropriate needle is used. 18 Operating Instructions Needle Summary Many materials are available at your BERNINA dealer. 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN Needle size 60-100 70-90 90-100 80-110 60-90 75-90 75-90 75-90 ...
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...inch measurements) Straight Stitch Plate (optional accessory) • needle insertion point is lowered (darning position) • for freehand sewing (darning, freehand embroidery, freehand quilting) • for sewing corners and buttonholes, etc. Let the fabric feed evenly! 20 Operating instructions Stitch Plate A 5.5mm (mm...are at full sewing speed. for sewing seams and for topstitching • the horizontal markings are helpful for embroidery with the embroidery module Feed Dog and Fabric Feed Feed Dog and Stitch Length With each stitch the feed dog moves forward ...
...inch measurements) Straight Stitch Plate (optional accessory) • needle insertion point is lowered (darning position) • for freehand sewing (darning, freehand embroidery, freehand quilting) • for sewing corners and buttonholes, etc. Let the fabric feed evenly! 20 Operating instructions Stitch Plate A 5.5mm (mm...are at full sewing speed. for sewing seams and for topstitching • the horizontal markings are helpful for embroidery with the embroidery module Feed Dog and Fabric Feed Feed Dog and Stitch Length With each stitch the feed dog moves forward ...
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22 Displays on Screen Screen The artista 630 is operated with a combination of selected, active stitch and number (Stitch Altering Area) K External functions L Setup Program M Tutorial (only for a few seconds, ... Setup Program A BC D F G H J E Q K L MNO P Practical Stitch Screen After the Welcome, the Practical Stitch (Menu) appears automatically on ) • Welcome screen appears for embroidery) N Personal Program O Functions P Stitch Selection by Number Q Main category buttons 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN Welcome Screen • switch sewing computer on: power switch to «I»...
22 Displays on Screen Screen The artista 630 is operated with a combination of selected, active stitch and number (Stitch Altering Area) K External functions L Setup Program M Tutorial (only for a few seconds, ... Setup Program A BC D F G H J E Q K L MNO P Practical Stitch Screen After the Welcome, the Practical Stitch (Menu) appears automatically on ) • Welcome screen appears for embroidery) N Personal Program O Functions P Stitch Selection by Number Q Main category buttons 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN Welcome Screen • switch sewing computer on: power switch to «I»...
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...; the Quilt Stitch screen appears • 9 quilt stitches are visible on screen • use arrows to scroll for additional stitches Embroidery Mode / Sewing Mode Embroidery Mode / Sewing Mode Button • change between Embroidery and Sewing Mode and vice versa Personal Program Personal Program Button • Personal screen appears (customized settings) 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN
...; the Quilt Stitch screen appears • 9 quilt stitches are visible on screen • use arrows to scroll for additional stitches Embroidery Mode / Sewing Mode Embroidery Mode / Sewing Mode Button • change between Embroidery and Sewing Mode and vice versa Personal Program Personal Program Button • Personal screen appears (customized settings) 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN
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28 Displays on Screen Tutorial for Embroidery Tutorial Button • the Selection menu (menu summary) appears • 9 menus for advice on embroidery are available on the screen Setup Program Setup Program • options appear • use Setup to customize your sewing computer's settings • customized settings can be reprogrammed at any time or reset to BERNINA factory settings 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN
28 Displays on Screen Tutorial for Embroidery Tutorial Button • the Selection menu (menu summary) appears • 9 menus for advice on embroidery are available on the screen Setup Program Setup Program • options appear • use Setup to customize your sewing computer's settings • customized settings can be reprogrammed at any time or reset to BERNINA factory settings 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN
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...-Stop Button • starts and stops the sewing computer when operating it without foot control • starts and stops the sewing/ embroidery computer in the embroidery mode with 4 stitches) • press the button before starting to sew = individual stitches will be freely adjusted with the slide ... stitch of stitching in straight stitch Securing stitch No. 5 • securing with Quilters Securing Program No. 324 Securing Function (with attached embroidery module • starts and stops the BSR function (optional) when BSR foot is attached and plugged in 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN
...-Stop Button • starts and stops the sewing computer when operating it without foot control • starts and stops the sewing/ embroidery computer in the embroidery mode with 4 stitches) • press the button before starting to sew = individual stitches will be freely adjusted with the slide ... stitch of stitching in straight stitch Securing stitch No. 5 • securing with Quilters Securing Program No. 324 Securing Function (with attached embroidery module • starts and stops the BSR function (optional) when BSR foot is attached and plugged in 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN
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...-zag Stitch Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: Zig-zag stitch No. 2 size and type suitable for appliqué, embroidery, etc. • shorten stitch length, satin stitch setting will be indicated by parallel lines on stitch length bar Oversewing edges If edges roll...up (sewing position) Reverse pattern foot No. 1 Practical Stitches - Applications 41 Zig-zag Stitch • suitable for new decorative effects. Embroidery with satin stitch Experiment with adjusting the stitch width for all fabrics • overcasting • elastic seams • decorative sewing Oversewing ...
...-zag Stitch Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: Zig-zag stitch No. 2 size and type suitable for appliqué, embroidery, etc. • shorten stitch length, satin stitch setting will be indicated by parallel lines on stitch length bar Oversewing edges If edges roll...up (sewing position) Reverse pattern foot No. 1 Practical Stitches - Applications 41 Zig-zag Stitch • suitable for new decorative effects. Embroidery with satin stitch Experiment with adjusting the stitch width for all fabrics • overcasting • elastic seams • decorative sewing Oversewing ...
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.... 15 depends on width 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...
.... 15 depends on width 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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... and stitch adjustments (e.g. Applications 55 Altering the Stitch Width • 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 stitch adjustments (e.g. Applications 55 Altering the Stitch Width • 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...
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... dog: Presser foot: Decorative stitches size and type suitable for 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...
... dog: Presser foot: Decorative stitches size and type suitable for 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...
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Correct Interfacings or Stabilizers for Buttonholes Automatic Buttonholes • for thick and fluffy fabrics an embroidery stabilizer can be at the end of the cord should suit the fabric type Buttonholes - Important Information 65 1 • for best results always sew buttonholes ...
Correct Interfacings or Stabilizers for Buttonholes Automatic Buttonholes • for thick and fluffy fabrics an embroidery stabilizer can be at the end of the cord should suit the fabric type Buttonholes - Important Information 65 1 • for best results always sew buttonholes ...
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... become distorted Monofilament breaks • sew more slowly • reduce upper thread tension slightly Freehand Quilting Balance • adjust stitch with both hands like an embroidery frame • start in the center and work out toward the edges Quilting a Design • turn the work which should look «hand sewn»...
... become distorted Monofilament breaks • sew more slowly • reduce upper thread tension slightly Freehand Quilting Balance • adjust stitch with both hands like an embroidery frame • start in the center and work out toward the edges Quilting a Design • turn the work which should look «hand sewn»...
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... must not be used for free-motion quilting (sewing) using a special presser foot allows for thread painting or fabric embellishment. Applications Freehand Quilting With BSR (BERNINA Stitch Regulator) optional Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: Straight stich No. 1 or Zig-zag stitch No. 2 size and type suitable for sewing points... light goes off in 2 separate modes of the sewing computer up to the Safety Instructions! This also applies for the fabric selected monofilament or cotton, embroidery thread, polyester down (darning position) BSR foot No. 42 incl.
... must not be used for free-motion quilting (sewing) using a special presser foot allows for thread painting or fabric embellishment. Applications Freehand Quilting With BSR (BERNINA Stitch Regulator) optional Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: Straight stich No. 1 or Zig-zag stitch No. 2 size and type suitable for sewing points... light goes off in 2 separate modes of the sewing computer up to the Safety Instructions! This also applies for the fabric selected monofilament or cotton, embroidery thread, polyester down (darning position) BSR foot No. 42 incl.
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...above • insert further stitches in the Personal Program. When inserting stitches into the Personal Screen. Whether it easy and quick to sew any project. Embroidery designs and/or stitch combinations must first be deleted. • a special screen appears • touch the bar «Add to Personal Program»... stitches or alphabets, this effect. 84 Personal Program Programming Screen With Personal Stitches Use the Personal Program to design a screen with embroidery designs or stitch combinations, stitches cannot be saved in the same manner 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN
...above • insert further stitches in the Personal Program. When inserting stitches into the Personal Screen. Whether it easy and quick to sew any project. Embroidery designs and/or stitch combinations must first be deleted. • a special screen appears • touch the bar «Add to Personal Program»... stitches or alphabets, this effect. 84 Personal Program Programming Screen With Personal Stitches Use the Personal Program to design a screen with embroidery designs or stitch combinations, stitches cannot be saved in the same manner 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN