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...! Risk of damage! ! Supplementary information! Risk of injury! Safety Instructions Contents 3 1 Your Sewing Computer 4 - 20 Screen / Function Buttons Applications of Practical and Decorative Stiches Alphabets Buttonholes Quilting 21 - 33 34 - 58 59 - 61 62 - 76 77 - 83 Personal Program Saving and Deleting Stitches and Stitch Combinations Setup Program Sewing and Sewing...
...! Risk of damage! ! Supplementary information! Risk of injury! Safety Instructions Contents 3 1 Your Sewing Computer 4 - 20 Screen / Function Buttons Applications of Practical and Decorative Stiches Alphabets Buttonholes Quilting 21 - 33 34 - 58 59 - 61 62 - 76 77 - 83 Personal Program Saving and Deleting Stitches and Stitch Combinations Setup Program Sewing and Sewing...
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...; push the bobbins into the compartments provided • to remove a bobbin, press the compartment holder F lightly • insert the presser feet into the slot • Buttonhole foot with one small and one large drawer (B and C) as well as compartments for bobbin holders D and presser feet E. (Additional compartments and drawers are arranged...
...; push the bobbins into the compartments provided • to remove a bobbin, press the compartment holder F lightly • insert the presser feet into the slot • Buttonhole foot with one small and one large drawer (B and C) as well as compartments for bobbin holders D and presser feet E. (Additional compartments and drawers are arranged...
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... 4 Zipper foot 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 country to slip and for quilting Standard Accessories* • four bobbins (+ one in a lowered position...such as quilting, heirloom sewing, home decorating, tailoring, etc. They are available 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 stitching 50 Walking foot For fabrics which stick or tend ...
... 4 Zipper foot 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 country to slip and for quilting Standard Accessories* • four bobbins (+ one in a lowered position...such as quilting, heirloom sewing, home decorating, tailoring, etc. They are available 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 stitching 50 Walking foot For fabrics which stick or tend ...
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... buttons 19 Screen 20 Bobbin winder with on /off 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...
... buttons 19 Screen 20 Bobbin winder with on /off 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...
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...= feed dog is lowered (darning position) • for freehand sewing (darning, freehand embroidery, freehand quilting) • for sewing corners and buttonholes, etc. Pulling, pushing or holding back the fabric will result in millimeters or inches • mm measurements are at the front • inch...measurements correspond to the distance from the needle to the line Feed Dog • needle insertion point is determined by one step. Buttonholes, satin stitch and decorative stitches are all sewn with vertical lines in uneven stitches Let the fabric feed evenly! The length of...
...= feed dog is lowered (darning position) • for freehand sewing (darning, freehand embroidery, freehand quilting) • for sewing corners and buttonholes, etc. Pulling, pushing or holding back the fabric will result in millimeters or inches • mm measurements are at the front • inch...measurements correspond to the distance from the needle to the line Feed Dog • needle insertion point is determined by one step. Buttonholes, satin stitch and decorative stitches are all sewn with vertical lines in uneven stitches Let the fabric feed evenly! The length of...
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... appears • touch to select • by scrolling the straight stitch eyelet and hand-look buttonhole will be visible Quilt Stitch Button • the Quilt Stitch screen appears • 9 quilt stitches are visible on screen • use arrows to scroll for ...
... appears • touch to select • by scrolling the straight stitch eyelet and hand-look buttonhole will be visible Quilt Stitch Button • the Quilt Stitch screen appears • 9 quilt stitches are visible on screen • use arrows to scroll for ...
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... Reverse button on head frame • secure the seam beginning and end: sews in reverse as long as button is depressed • used to program buttonhole length • used to program darning length • used to designate end of stitching in straight stitch Securing stitch No. 5 • securing with Quilters Securing...
... Reverse button on head frame • secure the seam beginning and end: sews in reverse as long as button is depressed • used to program buttonhole length • used to program darning length • used to designate end of stitching in straight stitch Securing stitch No. 5 • securing with Quilters Securing...
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... functions will be programmed Pattern Begin • touch symbol • the needle moves to the beginning of a stitch or stitch program Applications: • decorative stitches, buttonholes, working in Combi Mode Scroll Up • touch symbol one or more times • stitches within a stitch category scroll up to show more options •... limitation, alphabet size) External Functions 29 Single Mode • the Single Mode is always active (green) when turning on various screens and programs of the artista 640 sewing computer.
... functions will be programmed Pattern Begin • touch symbol • the needle moves to the beginning of a stitch or stitch program Applications: • decorative stitches, buttonholes, working in Combi Mode Scroll Up • touch symbol one or more times • stitches within a stitch category scroll up to show more options •... limitation, alphabet size) External Functions 29 Single Mode • the Single Mode is always active (green) when turning on various screens and programs of the artista 640 sewing computer.
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... symbol • sewing computer sews selected stitch in the yellow part of the screen or on the artista 640 sewing computer. stitch length 10mm) • can be activated for all practical, decorative, and directional stitches except buttonholes • functions and stitches can be combined • can be programmed in Combi Mode and saved...
... symbol • sewing computer sews selected stitch in the yellow part of the screen or on the artista 640 sewing computer. stitch length 10mm) • can be activated for all practical, decorative, and directional stitches except buttonholes • functions and stitches can be combined • can be programmed in Combi Mode and saved...
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... can be determined directly, or the displayed length can be programmed directly by touching the symbol • when the buttonhole is programmed the symbol is turned off (inactive, yellow) • if a new length is to be programmed the symbol has to be ... • size will be reduced to approx. 6mm (field with 2 is blue) Manual 4 or 6 Step Buttonholes • touch symbol • a special screen appears • sew manual buttonhole in 4 or 6 steps (according to buttonhole type) Delete • touch symbol • deletes individual stitches or letters above the cursor • deletes stitch ...
... can be determined directly, or the displayed length can be programmed directly by touching the symbol • when the buttonhole is programmed the symbol is turned off (inactive, yellow) • if a new length is to be programmed the symbol has to be ... • size will be reduced to approx. 6mm (field with 2 is blue) Manual 4 or 6 Step Buttonholes • touch symbol • a special screen appears • sew manual buttonhole in 4 or 6 steps (according to buttonhole type) Delete • touch symbol • deletes individual stitches or letters above the cursor • deletes stitch ...
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Honeycomb stitch) • altering decorative stitches for a new look • balancing buttonholes to different fabrics Upper Case / Lower Case • Upper Case is activated when Block or Script is selected • touch symbol • Lower Case is ...
Honeycomb stitch) • altering decorative stitches for a new look • balancing buttonholes to different fabrics Upper Case / Lower Case • Upper Case is activated when Block or Script is selected • touch symbol • Lower Case is ...
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...program No. 22, Reinforced darning program No. 23 size and type suitable for the fabric selected lightweight darning thread up (sewing position) Automatic buttonhole foot No. 3A, Reverse pattern foot No. 1C (only for Darning program No. 22) Simple Darning Program No. 22 replaces threads along ...continue sewing; the program will repeat as often as desired (the length is saved) If the darning becomes distorted correct with the Automatic buttonhole foot No. 3A (see page 102 the sewing computer stops automatically Reinforced Darning Program No. 23 replaces threads along the lengthwise grain in...
...program No. 22, Reinforced darning program No. 23 size and type suitable for the fabric selected lightweight darning thread up (sewing position) Automatic buttonhole foot No. 3A, Reverse pattern foot No. 1C (only for Darning program No. 22) Simple Darning Program No. 22 replaces threads along ...continue sewing; the program will repeat as often as desired (the length is saved) If the darning becomes distorted correct with the Automatic buttonhole foot No. 3A (see page 102 the sewing computer stops automatically Reinforced Darning Program No. 23 replaces threads along the lengthwise grain in...
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... is ready to mirror the stitch in the sewing direction • the stitch is mirrored in the sewing direction • the stitches alternate in the buttonhole category Nos. 51 - 63 Mirroring complete combination left/right • touch Multifunction button • touch «Mirror Image» • the complete combination is completed...
... is ready to mirror the stitch in the sewing direction • the stitch is mirrored in the sewing direction • the stitches alternate in the buttonhole category Nos. 51 - 63 Mirroring complete combination left/right • touch Multifunction button • touch «Mirror Image» • the complete combination is completed...
User Guide
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.... Jackets, coats, leisure wear Narrow zig-zag eyelet Opening for cords and narrow ribbons/bands, decorative work The artista 640 provides a very versatile selection. Buttonholes/Button Sew-on Program/Eyelets • press Buttonhole button • a summary of ways. 62 Buttonholes - Clothing, jackets, coats, rainwear Button sew-on the screen display • touch desired stitch Standard...
.... Jackets, coats, leisure wear Narrow zig-zag eyelet Opening for cords and narrow ribbons/bands, decorative work The artista 640 provides a very versatile selection. Buttonholes/Button Sew-on Program/Eyelets • press Buttonhole button • a summary of ways. 62 Buttonholes - Clothing, jackets, coats, rainwear Button sew-on the screen display • touch desired stitch Standard...
User Guide
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... can be determined directly, or the displayed length can be programmed directly by touching the symbol • when the buttonhole is programmed the symbol is turned off (inactive, yellow) • if a new length is to be programmed the symbol has to be added automatically (with ... mm or by measuring button on the function toolbar at the lower edge of the button • 2mm for the button thickness will be reselected Buttonhole Length - Summary 63 Direct Entry Length (in mm) or Onscreen Button Measurement • touch symbol to open special screen display • sew manual...
... can be determined directly, or the displayed length can be programmed directly by touching the symbol • when the buttonhole is programmed the symbol is turned off (inactive, yellow) • if a new length is to be programmed the symbol has to be added automatically (with ... mm or by measuring button on the function toolbar at the lower edge of the button • 2mm for the button thickness will be reselected Buttonhole Length - Summary 63 Direct Entry Length (in mm) or Onscreen Button Measurement • touch symbol to open special screen display • sew manual...
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... part of the height compensating plates for all subsequent buttonholes is automatically programmed • mark only the beginning of all subsequent buttonholes • use Automatic buttonhole foot No. 3A Keyhole Buttonholes • mark the bead length only • ... as optional accessory). Using the compensation plate (in difficult fabrics. Important Information Buttonholes - 64 Buttonholes - Important Information Marking Buttonholes Thread Tension • the tension is set automatically when a buttonhole is selected • the upper tension is slightly looser than normal •...
... part of the height compensating plates for all subsequent buttonholes is automatically programmed • mark only the beginning of all subsequent buttonholes • use Automatic buttonhole foot No. 3A Keyhole Buttonholes • mark the bead length only • ... as optional accessory). Using the compensation plate (in difficult fabrics. Important Information Buttonholes - 64 Buttonholes - Important Information Marking Buttonholes Thread Tension • the tension is set automatically when a buttonhole is selected • the upper tension is slightly looser than normal •...
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... stabilizer can be at the end of the buttonhole most subject to reinforce buttonholes and enhance their appearance • the loop of the cord should suit the fabric type Buttonholes - Important Information 65 1 • for best results always sew buttonholes on area that is sewn on • ...accordingly Ideal Cords • Perle cotton No. 8 • strong hand-sewing thread • fine crochet yarn The fabric feeds better 2 Buttonholes with Cord Cord • use cording to wear cord loop = where button is lined with interfacing (1) • the interfacing should be used (2).
... stabilizer can be at the end of the buttonhole most subject to reinforce buttonholes and enhance their appearance • the loop of the cord should suit the fabric type Buttonholes - Important Information 65 1 • for best results always sew buttonholes on area that is sewn on • ...accordingly Ideal Cords • Perle cotton No. 8 • strong hand-sewing thread • fine crochet yarn The fabric feeds better 2 Buttonholes with Cord Cord • use cording to wear cord loop = where button is lined with interfacing (1) • the interfacing should be used (2).
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... Information Hooking the Cord onto Presser Foot No. 3C • insert the needle at the beginning of the buttonhole • raise the presser foot • hook the cord over the center pin on the front of the foot • place both ends of the ... to the back • lower the presser foot Sewing • sew the buttonhole in the usual manner, do not hold the cord tightly • the buttonhole will form over the cord, covering it Hooking the Cord in the Automatic Buttonhole Foot with Slide No. 3A • insert the needle at the beginning of...
... Information Hooking the Cord onto Presser Foot No. 3C • insert the needle at the beginning of the buttonhole • raise the presser foot • hook the cord over the center pin on the front of the foot • place both ends of the ... to the back • lower the presser foot Sewing • sew the buttonhole in the usual manner, do not hold the cord tightly • the buttonhole will form over the cord, covering it Hooking the Cord in the Automatic Buttonhole Foot with Slide No. 3A • insert the needle at the beginning of...
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... the end of it • pull the ends of the cord through to wrong side of the fabric • knot or secure with stitches Cutting Buttonholes Open • using the seam ripper, cut from the ends towards the middle • in order not 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...
... the end of it • pull the ends of the cord through to wrong side of the fabric • knot or secure with stitches Cutting Buttonholes Open • using the seam ripper, cut from the ends towards the middle • in order not 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...
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... eye is balanced as follows: Recommendation • sew a test on the fabric (s) you will be shorter Balance for Manual Round or Keyhole Buttonhole • any Balance alterations affect both beads if keyhole is distorted to the left (picture B) differently: • turn stitch length knob counter... touch «Reset» in the right portion of the Balance screen with the stitch length knob to suit the sewn buttonhole Balance for Manual Standard Buttonhole if left (picture B): computer changes to the keyhole or eye, • turn stitch length knob counter clockwise •...
... eye is balanced as follows: Recommendation • sew a test on the fabric (s) you will be shorter Balance for Manual Round or Keyhole Buttonhole • any Balance alterations affect both beads if keyhole is distorted to the left (picture B) differently: • turn stitch length knob counter... touch «Reset» in the right portion of the Balance screen with the stitch length knob to suit the sewn buttonhole Balance for Manual Standard Buttonhole if left (picture B): computer changes to the keyhole or eye, • turn stitch length knob counter clockwise •...