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...from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before pulling. 16. Use this sewing computer from the outlet. Keep ventilation openings of BERNINA for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. 4. Always use the sewing computer outdoors. 13. Do not pull or push fabric... product. may deflect the needle, causing it should the sewing computer be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using the embroidery module. 18. Never operate this manual. 3. Do not use as described in the product. No responsibility will be marked on the ...
...from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before pulling. 16. Use this sewing computer from the outlet. Keep ventilation openings of BERNINA for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. 4. Always use the sewing computer outdoors. 13. Do not pull or push fabric... product. may deflect the needle, causing it should the sewing computer be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using the embroidery module. 18. Never operate this manual. 3. Do not use as described in the product. No responsibility will be marked on the ...
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..., artistic - We wish you lots of fun with the model range artista 630 and 640. H.P. Both models have the option of embroidery. Bernina's exclusive embroidery rescaling gives you the freedom and control you everything a sewing and embroidery system offers to allow your local Bernina dealer. The artista 630 is the best sewing computer on the world market with the...
..., artistic - We wish you lots of fun with the model range artista 630 and 640. H.P. Both models have the option of embroidery. Bernina's exclusive embroidery rescaling gives you the freedom and control you everything a sewing and embroidery system offers to allow your local Bernina dealer. The artista 630 is the best sewing computer on the world market with the...
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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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...Darning foot Used with the feed dog 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 recommend... as quilting, heirloom sewing, home decorating, tailoring, etc. They are available from your BERNINA dealer. 8 Jeans foot Straight stitching in bobbin case) • selection of BERNINA specialty presser feet for sewing buttonholes *can vary from country to slip and for quilting ...
...Darning foot Used with the feed dog 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 recommend... as quilting, heirloom sewing, home decorating, tailoring, etc. They are available from your BERNINA dealer. 8 Jeans foot Straight stitching in bobbin case) • selection of BERNINA specialty presser feet for sewing buttonholes *can vary from country to slip and for quilting ...
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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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... used. 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 For a perfect sewing result...
... used. 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 For a perfect sewing result...
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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 80-100 100-... 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 Needle distance 3.0 Decorative sewing Special...
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 80-100 100-... 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 Needle distance 3.0 Decorative sewing Special...
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The length of this step is lowered (darning position) • for freehand sewing (darning, freehand embroidery, freehand quilting) • for sewing corners and buttonholes, etc. The fabric moves under the foot quite slowly, even at the back right corner until ...are marked with vertical lines in uneven stitches 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN 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 by the stitch length selected...
The length of this step is lowered (darning position) • for freehand sewing (darning, freehand embroidery, freehand quilting) • for sewing corners and buttonholes, etc. The fabric moves under the foot quite slowly, even at the back right corner until ...are marked with vertical lines in uneven stitches 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN 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 by the stitch length selected...
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...Welcome Screen • switch sewing computer on: power switch to «I» (on) • Welcome screen appears for embroidery) N Personal Program O Functions P Stitch Selection by touching the screen and the Practical Stitch Screen appears • can be ... 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 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, as ...
...Welcome Screen • switch sewing computer on: power switch to «I» (on) • Welcome screen appears for embroidery) N Personal Program O Functions P Stitch Selection by touching the screen and the Practical Stitch Screen appears • can be ... 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 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, as ...
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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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... Start-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 attached embroidery module • starts and stops the BSR function (optional) when BSR foot is attached and plugged in straight stitch Securing stitch No...
... Start-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 attached embroidery module • starts and stops the BSR function (optional) when BSR foot is attached and plugged in straight stitch Securing stitch No...
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... air on the other side • use a fine darning thread for lightweight fabric Satin Stitch • dense stitch used for appliqué, embroidery, etc. • shorten stitch length, satin stitch setting will be indicated by parallel lines on one side and over the edge into the... Zig-zag Stitch Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: Zig-zag stitch No. 2 size and type suitable for new decorative effects. Embroidery with satin stitch Experiment with adjusting the stitch width for the fabric selected cotton or polyester up (sewing position) Reverse pattern foot No. 1 Practical ...
... air on the other side • use a fine darning thread for lightweight fabric Satin Stitch • dense stitch used for appliqué, embroidery, etc. • shorten stitch length, satin stitch setting will be indicated by parallel lines on one side and over the edge into the... Zig-zag Stitch Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: Zig-zag stitch No. 2 size and type suitable for new decorative effects. Embroidery with satin stitch Experiment with adjusting the stitch width for the fabric selected cotton or polyester up (sewing position) Reverse pattern foot No. 1 Practical ...
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... of elastic Sew a few straight stitches backwards and forwards 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 width of fabric • for ruffles and flounces in fine fabrics, outer garments, sportswear, children's and doll clothing, crafts...
... of elastic Sew a few straight stitches backwards and forwards 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 width of fabric • for ruffles and flounces in fine fabrics, outer garments, sportswear, children's and doll clothing, crafts...
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... 25 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN 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 -
... 25 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN 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 -
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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 buttonhole most subject to wear cord loop = where button is lined with Cord Cord • use cording ...
Correct Interfacings or Stabilizers for Buttonholes Automatic Buttonholes • for thick and fluffy fabrics an embroidery stabilizer can be at the end of the buttonhole most subject to wear cord loop = where button is lined with Cord Cord • use cording ...
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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 Quilt Stitch Stitch: Needle...
... 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 Quilt Stitch Stitch: Needle...
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...is pressed and the fabric is illuminated red, adjustments like threading and changing the needle, for the fabric selected monofilament or cotton, embroidery thread, polyester down (darning position) BSR foot No. 42 incl. BSR function can be pressed and the fabric moved simultaneously. interchangeable... soles (closed, open, transparent) BSR (BERNINA Stitch Regulator) Function The BSR presser foot reacts to the movement of the sewing computer up to the Safety Instructions! If the fabric...
...is pressed and the fabric is illuminated red, adjustments like threading and changing the needle, for the fabric selected monofilament or cotton, embroidery thread, polyester down (darning position) BSR foot No. 42 incl. BSR function can be pressed and the fabric moved simultaneously. interchangeable... soles (closed, open, transparent) BSR (BERNINA Stitch Regulator) Function The BSR presser foot reacts to the movement of the sewing computer up to the Safety Instructions! If the fabric...
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... any desired alterations to Personal Program» • the zig-zag stitch is filled with the stitches you use most. A message will make any project. Embroidery designs and/or stitch combinations must first be deleted. • a special screen appears • touch the bar «Add to the stitch settings •... • insert further stitches in the Personal Program. 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 entered into the Personal Screen.
... any desired alterations to Personal Program» • the zig-zag stitch is filled with the stitches you use most. A message will make any project. Embroidery designs and/or stitch combinations must first be deleted. • a special screen appears • touch the bar «Add to the stitch settings •... • insert further stitches in the Personal Program. 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 entered into the Personal Screen.