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... of electrical shock: 1. Never drop or insert any object into water Return the sewing computer to persons: 1. Do not use the BERNINA original stitch plate. This sewing computer is intended for household use as contained in this manual. 3. may deflect the needle, causing it...be marked on the sewing computer. 12. Use only attachments recommended by removing the plug from the electrical outlet immediately after using the embroidery module. 18. Never operate the sewing computer with double insulation (except USA / Canada). Always use the sewing computer outdoors. 13....
... of electrical shock: 1. Never drop or insert any object into water Return the sewing computer to persons: 1. Do not use the BERNINA original stitch plate. This sewing computer is intended for household use as contained in this manual. 3. may deflect the needle, causing it...be marked on the sewing computer. 12. Use only attachments recommended by removing the plug from the electrical outlet immediately after using the embroidery module. 18. Never operate the sewing computer with double insulation (except USA / Canada). Always use the sewing computer outdoors. 13....
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... fun with our newest additions in the wonderful line of the famous artista family with the model range artista 630 and 640. The artista 640, with outstanding stitch quality, but you need and deserve. H.P. With the new artista generation we recommend the optional BERNINA Embroidery Software, the Bernina Stitch Regulator (BSR) and the wonderful variety of use . Both models...
... fun with our newest additions in the wonderful line of the famous artista family with the model range artista 630 and 640. The artista 640, with outstanding stitch quality, but you need and deserve. H.P. With the new artista generation we recommend the optional BERNINA Embroidery Software, the Bernina Stitch Regulator (BSR) and the wonderful variety of use . Both models...
User Guide
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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 motivs Index 109 - 119 120 - 147 148 - 153 154 - 156 157 - 158 159...
... 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 motivs Index 109 - 119 120 - 147 148 - 153 154 - 156 157 - 158 159...
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... foot Used with the feed dog in a lowered position for darning, monograms, and freehand embroidery 20C 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...8226; height compensating tool • three spool discs • oiler • compensation plate for sewing buttonholes *can vary from your BERNINA dealer. 8 Jeans foot Straight stitching in thick, firm fabrics Accessories 5 3C Buttonhole foot Buttonholes 5 Blindstitch foot Blind hems, edge ...
... foot Used with the feed dog in a lowered position for darning, monograms, and freehand embroidery 20C 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...8226; height compensating tool • three spool discs • oiler • compensation plate for sewing buttonholes *can vary from your BERNINA dealer. 8 Jeans foot Straight stitching in thick, firm fabrics Accessories 5 3C Buttonhole foot Buttonholes 5 Blindstitch foot Blind hems, edge ...
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... 46 Handwheel 47 Spool pin (vertical, collapsible) 48 Power switch on /off («0») 49 Power plug socket 50 USB connection 51 PC connection 52 Embroidery module connection 53 Foot control socket 54 Drop feed dog Details 7 1 Bobbin cover 2 Stitch plate 3 Attachment base for special accessories 4 Darning hoop connection 5 Presser ...switch and 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 46 47 50 51 52 53 54 48 49 Side view right
... 46 Handwheel 47 Spool pin (vertical, collapsible) 48 Power switch on /off («0») 49 Power plug socket 50 USB connection 51 PC connection 52 Embroidery module connection 53 Foot control socket 54 Drop feed dog Details 7 1 Bobbin cover 2 Stitch plate 3 Attachment base for special accessories 4 Darning hoop connection 5 Presser ...switch and 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 46 47 50 51 52 53 54 48 49 Side view right
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... brands. 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 The correct needle size does not only...
... brands. 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 The correct needle size does not only...
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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 / 6.0 / 8.0 Visible hems in stretch fabrics, pintucks, decorative sewing Triple needle 130/...Decorative sewing Special needles are easier to sew if the appropriate needle is used. Needle Summary Many materials are available at your BERNINA dealer. Operating Instructions 17 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 / 6.0 / 8.0 Visible hems in stretch fabrics, pintucks, decorative sewing Triple needle 130/...Decorative sewing Special needles are easier to sew if the appropriate needle is used. Needle Summary Many materials are available at your BERNINA dealer. Operating Instructions 17 Needle size 60-100 70-90 90-100 80-110 60-90 75-90 75-90 75-90...
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...lines help to the line Feed Dog • needle insertion point is lowered (darning position) • for freehand sewing (darning, freehand embroidery, freehand quilting) • for embroidery with a very short stitch length. Stitch Plate Operating instructions 19 A 9mm (mm measurements) A 9mm (inch measurements) A 5,5 mm ...Buttonholes, satin stitch and decorative stitches are helpful for topstitching • the horizontal markings are all sewn 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...
...lines help to the line Feed Dog • needle insertion point is lowered (darning position) • for freehand sewing (darning, freehand embroidery, freehand quilting) • for embroidery with a very short stitch length. Stitch Plate Operating instructions 19 A 9mm (mm measurements) A 9mm (inch measurements) A 5,5 mm ...Buttonholes, satin stitch and decorative stitches are helpful for topstitching • the horizontal markings are all sewn 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...
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Screen Displays on Screen 21 The artista 640 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... 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 touching the screen and the Practical Stitch Screen appears • can be personalized in the Setup Program. Welcome Screen...
Screen Displays on Screen 21 The artista 640 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... 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 touching the screen and the Practical Stitch Screen appears • can be personalized in the Setup Program. Welcome Screen...
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... Stitch Button • 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)
... Stitch Button • 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)
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Tutorial for Embroidery Tutorial Button Setup Program Setup Program Displays on Screen 27 • the Selection menu (menu summary) appears • 9 menus for advice on embroidery are available on the screen Can only be selected when embroidering • 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
Tutorial for Embroidery Tutorial Button Setup Program Setup Program Displays on Screen 27 • the Selection menu (menu summary) appears • 9 menus for advice on embroidery are available on the screen Can only be selected when embroidering • 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
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... are cut automatically 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
... are cut automatically 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
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... the tension to confirm No adjustments • touch «ESC» • the existing thread tension is factory set for the bobbin as well as embroidery thread, and it may vary when using a 100 weight, 2 ply polyester thread (100/2). The tension is not changed screen (stitch formation in black) when a change...
... the tension to confirm No adjustments • touch «ESC» • the existing thread tension is factory set for the bobbin as well as embroidery thread, and it may vary when using a 100 weight, 2 ply polyester thread (100/2). The tension is not changed screen (stitch formation in black) when a change...
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Embroidery with satin stitch Experiment with adjusting the stitch width for all fabrics • overcasting • elastic seams • decorative sewing Oversewing Edges • guide edge ... for new decorative effects. Zig-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, use the...
Embroidery with satin stitch Experiment with adjusting the stitch width for all fabrics • overcasting • elastic seams • decorative sewing Oversewing Edges • guide edge ... for new decorative effects. Zig-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, use the...
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... depends on width of elastic type and size to suit the fabric selected cotton or polyester up (sewing position) Reverse pattern foot No. 1C 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...
... depends on width of elastic type and size to suit the fabric selected cotton or polyester up (sewing position) Reverse pattern foot No. 1C 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...
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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. 1C, Open embroidery foot No. 20C, Embroidery foot No. 6 (optional accessory), Clear foot No. 34C (optional accessory) Decorative Stitches -
... and stitch adjustments (e.g. Applications 55 Altering the Stitch Width • for the fabric selected cotton, decorative up (sewing position) Reverse pattern foot No. 1C, Open embroidery foot No. 20C, Embroidery foot No. 6 (optional accessory), Clear foot No. 34C (optional accessory) Decorative Stitches -
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... • touch both Mirror functions simultaneously • the stitch is mirrored in the sewing direction, up (sewing position) Reverse pattern foot No. 1C or Open embroidery foot No. 20C, Embroidery foot No. 6 (optional accessory), Clear foot No. 34C (optional accessory) Create amazing effects by combining decorative stitches and functions.
... • touch both Mirror functions simultaneously • the stitch is mirrored in the sewing direction, up (sewing position) Reverse pattern foot No. 1C or Open embroidery foot No. 20C, Embroidery foot No. 6 (optional accessory), Clear foot No. 34C (optional accessory) Create amazing effects by combining decorative stitches and functions.
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... No. 8 • strong hand-sewing thread • fine crochet yarn 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 sewn on area that is lined with...
... No. 8 • strong hand-sewing thread • fine crochet yarn 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 sewn on area that is lined with...
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... upper thread tension is automatically set • Increase upper thread tension to suit fabric if necessary 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 using smooth, round movements to form the...
... upper thread tension is automatically set • Increase upper thread tension to suit fabric if necessary 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 using smooth, round movements to form the...
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... speed, as soon as 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. Without fabric feed the BSR mode is turned off after approx. 7...stitch length is active. BSR function can be turned on the «BSR» screen. interchangeable soles (closed, open, transparent) BSR (BERNINA Stitch Regulator) Function The BSR presser foot reacts to the movement of the fabric. 80 Quilt Stitches - A regulated set stitch length will ...
... speed, as soon as 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. Without fabric feed the BSR mode is turned off after approx. 7...stitch length is active. BSR function can be turned on the «BSR» screen. interchangeable soles (closed, open, transparent) BSR (BERNINA Stitch Regulator) Function The BSR presser foot reacts to the movement of the fabric. 80 Quilt Stitches - A regulated set stitch length will ...